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message 401: by LooLoo (new)

LooLoo | 306 comments Jessica wrote: "Looloo let me know how you like Derik's Bane I just ordered it.

I feel like I'm off to a slow start. Bad way to start the year."


I'm starting it tonight and hope to finish it tomorrow night. It looks kind of short (about 292 pages) and the type is spaced far apart, lol.



Martina the Book Fairy (book_fairy) | 442 comments MARTINA'S JANUARY LIST - 2/10 COMPLETE

Just finished Pure Blood (Nocturne City, Book 2) by Caitlin Kittredge, which I give 4 stars.

The Nocturne City series is an urban fantasy novel set in the fictional city of Nocturne City. NC exists somewhere in the U.S. (as there's a mention from time to time of other places like San Francisco) but an alternate U.S. where werewolves and magic exist - no mention of vampires, though.

The protagonist, Luna Wilder, is a homicide detective with the Nocturne City PD as well as an Insoli, or packless, werewolf. She's a balls-to-the-wall, pedal-to-the-metal, quick-to-flare adrenaline junkie, so the storyline is always a fast-paced adventure.

In this second book (of four, so far), Luna is just returning from medical leave after the events of the first book and stumbles over an apparent OD case that she strongly suspects is murder. Suddenly bodies are turning up all over town all linked by a cryptic message: "We see with empty eyes . . . " Luna is struggling to put the pieces of the investigation together, juggle wolfishly handsome pack-leader, Dimitry, her own estranged family members, and a new partner who seems to have her own link to the murders.

I enjoyed this book and have already added the next two to my "to buy" list. Similar series, IMO, are: Crimson City series by multiple authors, The Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews, The Others series by Christine Warren, & Tales of An Urban Werewolf series by Karen MacInerney.

Vampires - Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, Book 1) by Gail Carriger - 1/2 - ★★★★★
Werewolves - Pure Blood (Nocturne City, Book 2) by Caitlin Kittredge - 1/4 - ★★★★
Shifters - Bengal's Heart (Breed, Book 19/Feline Breed, Book 12) by Lora Leigh
Gods, Goddesses, Immortals - The Awakening (Immortals, Book 3) by Joy Nash
Angels & Demons - The Iron Hunt (Hunter Kiss, Book 1)by Marjorie M. Liu
Witches, Warlocks, Sorcerers, & Mages - The Trouble with Demons (Raine Benares, Book 3) by Lisa Shearin
Fae & Fairies - Thorn Queen (Dark Swan, Book 2) by Richelle Mead
Aliens & Space - Stardoc by S.L. Viehl
Psychics, Ghosts, & Paranormals - Blaze of Memory (Psy-Changeling, Book 7) by Nalini Singh
Hunters, Warriors, Slayers & Guardians - Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 7) by J.R. Ward

Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate #1) by Gail Carriger Pure Blood (Nocturne City, #2) by Caitlin Kittredge Bengal's Heart (Breeds, #19) by Lora Leigh Immortals The Awakening (The Immortals 3) by Joy Nash The Iron Hunt (Hunter Kiss, #1) by Marjorie M. Liu The Trouble with Demons (Raine Benares, #3) by Lisa Shearin Thorn Queen (Dark Swan, #2) by Richelle Mead Stardoc (Stardoc, #1) by S.L. Viehl Blaze of Memory (Psy-Changeling, #7) by Nalini Singh Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #7) by J.R. Ward


message 403: by Ann aka Iftcan (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) | 2659 comments Mod
Telcy--you CAN change the books in your list, you know. So you can use the Mercy books for multiple categories. Sifters, Were-wolves, magic users, fae, vampires. . .



message 404: by Ann aka Iftcan (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) | 2659 comments Mod
7/10 finished.


1. vampires Dead if I do by Tate Hallaway

2. werewolves Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever by Molly Harper

3. shifters Me and my Shadow by Katie MacAlister

4. gods/goddesses/immortals
Romancing the Dead by Tate Hallaway


5. demons/angels One Dead, Twice Shy

6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages Dead if I do by Tate Hallaway

7. fae/fairies
(elves, seelie/unseelie, etc)

8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries
(or any story set in space)

9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities


10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians Tempted in the Night by Robin T. Popp

Gave Tempted in the Nighta 5 star recommendation. Really enjoyed it. It has gargoyls, dhampyrs, vampires, serial killers, vampire hunters, enchanted swords. . .




message 405: by Kristel (new)

Kristel (kristella) 5/10 completed

1. vampires - Glass Houses by Rachel Caine 03/01/10
2. werewolves - Strange Angels by Lili St Crow 04/01/10
3. shifters - Stray by Rachel Vincent 05/01/10
4. gods/goddesses/immortals - Evermore by Alyson Noel
5. demons/angels - Fallen by Lauren Kate 04/01/10
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages - Ancient Future by Traci Harding
7. fae/fairies - Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
8. aliens/space - The Host by Stephenie Meyer
9. psychics/ - Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris (re-read) 2/01/10
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - Night Shift by Lilith Saintcrow

Currently reading Evermore (The Immortals, #1) by Alyson Noel


message 406: by Telcy (last edited Jan 04, 2010 10:16PM) (new)

Telcy | 15 comments Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Telcy--you CAN change the books in your list, you know. So you can use the Mercy books for multiple categories. Sifters, Were-wolves, magic users, fae, vampires. . .
"



Ann aka Iftcan, thank you, I will change #1 and maybe #6 since it does a witch in it and bk2 has a vampire,demon and sorcerer all in one.




message 407: by Steph (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 177 comments 3/10


Vampires: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Werewolves: Shiver by Maggie Shiefvater 3½★
Shifters: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh 1/2/10 5★
Gods/Goddesses/Immortals: The Darkest Prison by Gena Showalter
Demons/Angels: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages: Would-Be Witch by Kimberly Frost
Fae/Fairies: Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
Aliens/Space cowboys, Adventurers, Mercenaries: Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter 1/5/10 4★
Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with paranormal abilities: The Remains of the Dead by Wendy Roberts
Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians: Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding

Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater Caressed By Ice (Psy-Changeling, #3) by Nalini Singh The Darkest Prison (Lords of the Underworld, #3.5) by Gena Showalter Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione Would-Be Witch (Southern Witch, Book 1) by Kimberly Frost Rosemary and Rue (October Daye, #1) by Seanan McGuire Awaken Me Darkly (Alien Huntress, #1) by Gena Showalter The Remains of the Dead (Ghost Dusters Mystery, No. 1) by Wendy Roberts Three Days to Dead (Dreg City, #1) by Kelly Meding


message 408: by Gemma (new)

Gemma (bookmoodreviews) | 511 comments I'm a bit stuck on the Aliens one so might go for Belladonna (Ephemera, #2) by Anne Bishop as its set in a different world and sounds kind of like its set in an alternative world in space.


I ♥ Bookie Nookie (bookienookiereviews.blogspot.com) (ibookienookie) PNR JANUARY 2010 READING CHALLENGE

2/10 READ

1. Vampires - Damien by Jacquelyn Frank 01/04/2010 ☆☆☆ My Review
2. Werewolves - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
3. Shifters - Rogue by Rachel Vincent
4. Immortals - The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
5. Demons/Angels - Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman
6. Mages - Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
7. Fae/Faeries - Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton 01/03/2010 ☆☆ My Review
8. Aliens - Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. Human w/ Paranormal Abilities - Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione
10. Hunter/Slayer/Guardian - The Darkest Kiss by Keri Arthur

Link to My Challenges & Lists
Divine Misdemeanors (Meredith Gentry, #8) by Laurell K. Hamilton Damien (Nightwalkers, #4) by Jacquelyn Frank


message 410: by Gemma (new)

Gemma (bookmoodreviews) | 511 comments Well I'm going to post mine tonight. I just need to finish The Dark Highlander then I'm going on to this challenge, though I might work that into my list under the Immortals listing. >:)


message 411: by Tonya (last edited Jan 05, 2010 10:51AM) (new)

Tonya (_tonya_) 2/10

1. Vampires: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
2. Werewolves: Soulless by Gail Carriger
3. Shifters: Mona Lisa Craving by Sunny Jan 5, 2010
4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals: The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
5. Demons/Angels: Mona Lisa Blossoming by Sunny Jan 2, 2010
6. Witches/Warlock/Mages: Dead Witch Walking
by Kim Harrison
7. Fae: A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) by Laurell K Hamilton
8. Aliens: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with paranormal abilities: Touch the Dark
by Karen Chance
10. Hunters/Warriors/Guardians: Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen

A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, #2) by Kresley Cole Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate #1) by Gail Carriger Mona Lisa Craving (Monère Children of the Moon, #5) by Sunny The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter Mona Lisa Blossoming (Monère Children of the Moon, #3) by Sunny Dead Witch Walking (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #1) by Kim Harrison A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1)  by Laurell K. Hamilton Born of Night (League Series, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, #1) by Karen Chance Nightkeepers (Final Prophecy, #1) by Jessica Andersen

I switched out Claimed by Shadow for Touch the Dark instead. I started reading this Dec 28th but only got 10 pages into it. I am rereading the 10 pages. I hope this is okay??




message 412: by ♥Lynn ♥ (new)

 ♥Lynn ♥  | 519 comments Kristel, I am currently reading Evermore as well. I am hoping to finish it today. The kids are home on school day, so I am just crossing my fingers naptime is at least 2 hours.


message 413: by Carolyn F. (new)

Carolyn F. 1) Vampires = Dark Slayer
2) Werewolf = Cry Wolf
3) Shifters = Rogue
4) Goddess = Wicked Magic
5) Demons = Kiss of a Demon King
6) Witch = Seduced by Magic
7) Fae = On the Prowl
8) Aliens/Space = Born of Night
9) Humans w/paranormal = Street Game
10) Hunters, etc = The Good, the Bad, and the Undead


Mollie *scoutrmom* (scoutrmom) This challenge looks like fun! I just joined the group, and happened to read Fired Up to cover #9 this week. I'm currently reading The Once and Future King which fills number 7 or 6. I have to get my book club commitments read, then I'll browse everybody elses lists for ideas for the others. This is going to be great, it's too bad Lora Leigh doesn't have anything new for me this month.


message 415: by Michelle (new)

Michelle Noack | 6 comments i will start now.


message 416: by Ammelia (last edited Jan 05, 2010 12:17PM) (new)

Ammelia | 3 comments I actually got through one thing on my list :D. Now i hav to squeeze 6 more in with homework....

1. Vampires- Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole
2. Werewolves- Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
3. Immortals- Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
4. Angels-Fallen by Lauren Kate
5. Witches- Once a Witch by Carolyn Macullough
6. Humans with paranormal abilities- Chosen by Desire by Kate Perry - READ
7. Guardians- Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead
8. Hunters- Death's Mistress by Karen Chance


message 417: by Nichole (DirrtyH) (new)

Nichole (DirrtyH) (dirtyh) 2 down.

1. vampires - Lover Revealed by JR Ward *re-read

2. werewolves - Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur

3. shifters - Stray - by Rachel Vincent

4. gods/goddesses/immortals - Beneath the Skin by Adrian Phoenix 1/4 *****

5. demons/angels - In the Blood - by Adrian Phoenix *re-read 1/2 *****

6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages - Embrace the Night - by Karen Chance *re-read

7. fae/fairies: Shadowfae (Shadowfae Chronicles, #1) by Erica Hayes

8. aliens/space cowboys, adventurers, mercenaries

9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities - Claimed by Shadow - by Karen Chance *re-read

10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - Night Shift by Lilith Saintcrow

Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #4) by J.R. Ward Bound to Shadows (Riley Jenson Guardian, #8) by Keri Arthur Stray (Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent Beneath the Skin (The Maker's Song, #3) by Adrian Phoenix In the Blood (The Maker's Song, #2) by Adrian Phoenix Embrace the Night (Cassandra Palmer, #3) by Karen Chance Shadowfae (Shadowfae Chronicles, #1) by Erica Hayes Claimed By Shadow (Cassandra Palmer, #2) by Karen Chance Night Shift (Jill Kismet, #1) by Lilith Saintcrow


message 418: by Laura Lulu (new)

Laura Lulu (lauralulu) Dannerys wrote: "Well, this is my first reading challenge, Ten books sound like a lot, but hopefully I will finish!!"

Dannerys--just had to comment on your name--tell me you're a George R.R. Martin fan. :)




message 419: by Laura Lulu (last edited Jan 05, 2010 09:49AM) (new)

Laura Lulu (lauralulu) 3/10 Read

1. Vampires - Midnight's Daughter Karen Chance
2. Werewolves - Blood Bound Patricia Briggs
3. Shifters - Iron Kissed Patricia Briggs
4. Gods/Goddesses/Imortals - Little Sister Kara Dalkey
5. Demons/Angels - Night's Master Tanith Lee Jan 5 ☆☆
6. Witches/Sorcerers - The Forgotten Beasts of Eld Patricia McKillip Jan 2 ☆☆☆☆☆
7. Fae/Fairies - Winter Rose Patricia McKillip Jan 3 ☆☆☆
8. Aliens - The Better Part of Darkness Kelly Gay
9. Psychics/Ghosts/TimeTravel - An Echo in the Bone Diana Gabaldon
10. Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians - Blood Cross Faith Hunter

Midnight's Daughter (Dorina Basarab, #1) by Karen Chance Blood Bound (Mercedes Thompson, #2) by Patricia Briggs Iron Kissed (Mercedes Thompson, #3) by Patricia Briggs Little Sister by Kara Dalkey Night's Master by Tanith Lee The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip Winter Rose by Patricia A. McKillip [image error] An Echo in the Bone (Outlander, #7) by Diana Gabaldon Blood Cross (Jane Yellowrock, #2) by Faith Hunter


message 420: by Mel (new)

Mel (mel_b) | 1188 comments Kelley Anne wrote: "Mel - You really should give either Born of Night or The Host a chance! They are both fantastic. Two of my favs! Or if you don't mind more Sci-fi try Ender's Game..."

Kelley Anne, as much as we normally have the same taste in books... I have problems (big biiig problems) with Sherillyn Kenyon's writing style. I'm also not a big fan of YA books (the Host is that right?).
As I don't live in the US, I can't go to the librabry to get books for free. And I'm reluctant to spend money on books I think I'm going to hate.
But we'll see how it goes after I read Night Pleasures. Hmmmm and come to think of it: one has to have read at least one book by Stephenie Meyer right? As I haven't read the Twilight books maybe I should try The Host....


message 421: by Lucy (new)

Lucy (readingdate) Read 1/10. Fire was fantastic!


1. vampires: Touch the Dark

2. werewolves: Captivate

3. shifters: Stray

4. gods/goddesses/immortals: Succubus Heat

5. demons/angels: Hush, Hush currently reading

6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages: Beautiful Creatures

7. fae/fairies: Storm Born

8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries:The Host

9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities: Fire

10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Night Shift

Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, #1) by Karen Chance Captivate (Need, #2) by Carrie Jones Stray (Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent Succubus Heat (Georgina Kincaid, #4) by Richelle Mead Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick [image error] Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) by Richelle Mead The Host by Stephenie Meyer Fire by Kristin Cashore Night Shift (Jill Kismet, #1) by Lilith Saintcrow


message 422: by Tara (last edited Jan 05, 2010 10:44AM) (new)

Tara | 596 comments Mel wrote: "Kelley Anne wrote: "Mel - You really should give either Born of Night or The Host a chance! They are both fantastic. Two of my favs! Or if you don't mind more Sci-fi try Ender's Game..."

Kelley ..."


I don't think The Host is YA. At least it's not in the YA section in book stores. And it doesn't read like YA. It does take about 100 pages to get going though.


message 423: by ♥Lynn ♥ (new)

 ♥Lynn ♥  | 519 comments 2 of 10 Read

1. Vampire-Kiss of Midnight By Lara Adrian
2. Werewolves-Cry Wolf By Patricia Briggs
3. Shifters-Stray By Rachel Vincent
4. gods/goddess/immortals-American Gods By Neil Gaiman
5. Angel/Demons-Hush, Hush By Becca Fitzpatrick
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages-Storm Front By Jim Butcher
7. Fae/Fairies-A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) By Laurell K. Hamilton
8. Aliens/Space Cowboys/Mercenaries-Awaken Me Darkly By Gena Showalter
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with abilities-Evermore By Alyson Noel
10. Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians-Pleasure Unbound By Larissa Ione

Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Patricia Briggs Stray (Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent American Gods by Neil Gaiman Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1) by Jim Butcher A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1)  by Laurell K. Hamilton Awaken Me Darkly (Alien Huntress, #1) by Gena Showalter Evermore (The Immortals, #1) by Alyson Noel Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione

Also Read
On the Prowl By Patricia Briggs
Hunting Ground By Patricia Briggs

On the Prowl (Includes Monère Children of the Moon, #4; Briggs Alpha & Omega Prequel; World of the Lupi, #3.5; Dorina Basarab Prequel) by Patricia Briggs Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia Briggs

I just finished Evermore. What a cute story! I have to confess, I picked it because of the cover. I love tulips. There are tons of tulips in this book, lol. Great YA book. I will have to read the rest of the series.


message 424: by Mel (last edited Jan 05, 2010 10:55AM) (new)

Mel (mel_b) | 1188 comments Thanks Tara. I'm going to add it to my TBR pile then.

Laura. Midnight's Daughter. Yay! You're going to love it! You could use the sequel Death's Mistress for either the Shifters category or the Hunters category.

Nichole wrote: "2 down.

1. vampires - Lover Revealed by JR Ward *re-read

2. werewolves - Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur

3. shifters - Stray - by Rachel Vincent
..."


Nichole, so Beneath the Skin is good? I got an email last week telling me it had arrived at my ABC. I had totally forgotten I had ordered it. I still need to finish In The Blood first.


message 425: by Jessica (new)

Jessica Bair-Epps | 725 comments 1/10 Finally finished one!

1. vampires:The Vampire Shrink
2. werewolves:Kissing Sin
3. shifters:Rogue
4. gods/goddesses/immortals:Night Pleasures
5. demons/angels:Noah
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:Dead Witch Walking
7. fae/fairies:A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1)
8. aliens/space cowboys, adventurers, mercenaries:Ender's Game
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities:Fool Moon
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Blood Blade

Read: Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

To Read: The Vampire Shrink (Kismet Knight, #1) by Lynda Hilburn Kissing Sin (Riley Jenson Guardian, #2) by Keri Arthur Rogue (Shifters, #2) by Rachel Vincent Noah (Nightwalkers, #5) by Jacquelyn Frank Dead Witch Walking (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #1) by Kim Harrison A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1)  by Laurell K. Hamilton Ender's Game (Ender's Saga, #1) by Orson Scott Card Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, #2) by Jim Butcher Blood Blade (Skinners, Book 1) by Marcus Pelegrimas


message 426: by Kelley Anne (new)

Kelley Anne | 286 comments Mel - The Host isn't YA but I do agree with Tara, it takes a little bit to really get into it. Actually, the first two chapters I had to read twice. The first time I had trouble telling what was going on because it's told from such a completely different perspective than I've ever read before. Once I had figured all that out, I went back and reread the chapters because I knew that I had missed things.

Also, this book is NOTHING like Twilight. In fact, it doesn't even seem like the same author. You should give it a shot!


message 427: by FlibBityFLooB (last edited Jan 06, 2010 09:24AM) (new)

FlibBityFLooB 30%. Wasn't crazy about Blue Bloods. I doubt I will continue the series...

1. Vampires = Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz - ★★, 01/05/10
2. Werewolves = Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
3. Shifters = The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
4. Gods/Goddesses = Night Play (Dark-Hunter, #6) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Demons = As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason - ★★★★1/2 , 01/03/10
6. Witch = Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
7. Fae/Fairies = Shadowfae by Erica Hayes
8. Aliens = Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. Time Travel = Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
10. Slayer/Hunter = When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason - ★★★★★, 01/02/10

Blue Bloods (Blue Bloods, #1) by Melissa de la Cruz Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, #1) by Kelley Armstrong [image error] Night Play (Dark-Hunter, #6)  by Sherrilyn Kenyon As Shadows Fade (Gardella Vampire Chronicles, #5) by Colleen Gleason Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Patricia Briggs Shadowfae (Shadowfae Chronicles, #1) by Erica Hayes Awaken Me Darkly (Alien Huntress, #1) by Gena Showalter Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning When Twilight Burns (Gardella Vampire Chronicles, #4) by Colleen Gleason


message 428: by Kelley Anne (last edited Jan 05, 2010 12:29PM) (new)

Kelley Anne | 286 comments FlibBityFLooB wrote: "30%. Wasn't crazy about Blue Bloods. I doubt I will continue the series...

I've had that book sitting on my shelf for over a year and just can't seem to make myself read it.

Is Bitten a reread for you or have you not read that series before? I love that book!



message 429: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB Kelley Anne -- haven't read Bitten yet. We're doing a group read in the RRRC group because it was featured in the BEYOND HEAVING BOSOMS book :)


message 430: by Nichole (DirrtyH) (new)

Nichole (DirrtyH) (dirtyh) Mel wrote: "Nichole, so Beneath the Skin is good? I got an email last week telling me it had arrived at my ABC. I had totally forgotten I had ordered it. I still need to finish In The Blood first. "

Yes, it was very good, but I think it was because I was already invested in the characters and the story. It had some flaws and some minor things that bugged me a little, but Adrian Phoenix excels at writing stuff that completely hooks me and keeps me up all night trying to finish.
You need to read In The Blood - I just re-read it and it's way better than A Rush of Wings.


message 431: by Eye-I (new)

Eye-I (adenaofda) | 1 comments 1. Vampire- Incubus Dreams by Laurell K. Hamilton
2. Werewolves- Iron Kissed By Patricia Briggs
3. Shifters- Stray By Rachel Vincent
4. gods/goddess/immortals-One Silent Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Angel/Demons- Fallen by Lauren Kate
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages- Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts
7. Fae/Fairies- A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris
8. Aliens/Space Cowboys/Mercenaries-
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with abilities- Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton
10. Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians- Embrace the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy



message 432: by [deleted user] (last edited Jan 07, 2010 12:40PM) (new)

3/10
1. Vampires:
2. Werewolves: Need by Carrie Jones
3. Shifters:
4. Immortals:
5. Demons/Angels: Fallen by Lauren Kate (Done!)
6. Witches: Sweep: Book of Shadows by Cate Tiernan (Done!)
7. Fae: Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
8. Aliens: The Host by Stephenie Meyer
9. Humans with Paranormal Abilities: The Awakening (Done!)
10. Hunters:

-?- Need by Carrie Jones -?-?- [image error] Book of Shadows (Sweep, #1) by Cate Tiernan Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely, #1) by Melissa Marr The Host by Stephenie Meyer The Awakening (Darkest Powers, #2) by Kelley Armstrong -?-


message 433: by Kelley Anne (new)

Kelley Anne | 286 comments Kayla wrote: "2/10
1. Vampires: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead (yet released) and Burned by P.C. Cast (yet released)
2. Werewolves: Dead In The Family by Charlaine Harris (yet released can really go anywhere t..."


Quick question, how are you going to read books that haven't been released yet? 4 of the books that you have listed aren't out yet


message 434: by Jaime (new)

Jaime 4/10

I know know why so many are in love with Zsadist! What a great book. I will have to say that my heart seems to be going to John. Cant wait to see how he grows during the story!


1. Vampires: The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton
2. Werewolves: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 1/2 *****
3: Shifters: Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh 1/3 ****
4: Gods/Goddess/Immortals: Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Demons/Angels: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mage: Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
7: Fae/Faeries: Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
8: Aliens/Space Cowboys, Adventurers, Mercenaries: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
9: Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with Paranormal Abilities: A Touch of Dead 1/1 ***
10:Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward 1/5 *****

The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2)  by Laurell K. Hamilton Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater [image error] Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon City of Bones (Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, #3) by Kelley Armstrong Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely, #1) by Melissa Marr Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #3) by J.R. Ward A Touch of Dead (Southern Vampire Mystery Short Stories) by Charlaine Harris Ender's Game (Ender's Saga, #1) by Orson Scott Card




message 435: by Gemma (new)

Gemma (bookmoodreviews) | 511 comments I have my list now! :)

1. vampires
Midnight’s Daughter by Karen Chance

2. werewolves
Wolf at the Door by Christine Warren

3. shifters
Night Huntress by Yasmine Galenorn (shifts into tabby cat)

4. gods/goddesses/immortals

The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning(Celtic Mythology/Immortal) - Currently Reading

5. demons/angels
Eve of Darkness by S. J Day (Demon)

6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages
(all of the aformentioned plus any practitioners of magic)
Small Favor by Jim Butcher (Wizard)

7. fae/fairies

The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (Fae)

8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries

Belladonna by Anne Bishop (set in space)

9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities

Ice Cold Grave by Charlaine Harris (Psychic)

10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians

Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin (Hunter/Bounty hunter)


message 436: by Kelley Anne (last edited Jan 05, 2010 01:01PM) (new)

Kelley Anne | 286 comments Jaime wrote: "4/10

I know know why so many are in love with Zsadist! What a great book. I will have to say that my heart seems to be going to John. Cant wait to see how he grows during the story!


John is by far my favorite!!!




message 437: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (Savhage Temptrest) (savhagetemptress) | 330 comments I'm definitely in as well, and will post as I go along!

Progress: 2/10

1. Vampires = Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs --Read 01/04

2. Werewolves = Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs

3. Shifters = Prey by Rachel Vincent

4. Immortals = Dark Protector by Alexis Morgan

5. Demons/Angels = Angel by Garry Kilworth

6. Witches = On the Edge by Ilona Andrews --Currently reading 01/05

7. Fae = Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs --Read 01/05

8. Aliens = Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter

9. Psychic = Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance

10. Hunters = Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding


Blood Bound (Mercedes Thompson, #2) by Patricia Briggs Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Patricia Briggs Prey (Shifters, #4) by Rachel Vincent Dark Protector (Paladins of Darkness, Book 1) by Alexis Morgan Angel by Garry D. Kilworth On the Edge (The Edge, #1) by Ilona Andrews Iron Kissed (Mercedes Thompson, #3) by Patricia Briggs Awaken Me Darkly (Alien Huntress, #1) by Gena Showalter Claimed By Shadow (Cassandra Palmer, #2) by Karen Chance Three Days to Dead (Dreg City, #1) by Kelly Meding


message 438: by Delitealex (last edited Jan 14, 2010 06:11PM) (new)

Delitealex | 59 comments 1. vampsa drop of red by chris marie green jan 8
2. werewolves
3. shifters-master of dragons by angela knightjan 2
4. gods godesses immortals
5. demons angels
6. witches warlocks-seduced by magic by cheyenne mccray jan14
7. fae fairies-lord of the fading lands by c l wilsonjan 4
8. aliens spacecowboys
9. psychics ghosts
10. hunters warriors slayers


message 439: by Mel (new)

Mel (mel_b) | 1188 comments Nichole wrote: "Yes, it was very good, but I think it was because I was already invested in the characters and the story. It had some flaws and some minor things that bugged me a little, but Adrian Phoenix excels at writing stuff that completely hooks me and keeps me up all night trying to finish.
You need to read In The Blood - I just re-read it and it's way better than A Rush of Wings ..."


Goody, cause I already liked A Rush of Wings. I didn't read your Beneath the Skin review yet as you worte that it had spoilers for In the Blood. I'll get the book asap and start reading the books. I think I can shuffle around in my challenge list to fit the books in (angels/demons, gods/immortals, vampires)... shouldn't be too difficult.
I see you're still rereading the Cassie series. Did you get DM today?


message 440: by Mel (last edited Jan 05, 2010 02:17PM) (new)

Mel (mel_b) | 1188 comments Kelley Anne wrote: "John is by far my favorite!!! ..."

It seems like we're going to have to fight over him girls...
I added The Host to my TBR Kelley Anne.


Gem H aka *Dhelirious* wrote: "I have my list now! :)
1. vampires
Midnight’s Daughter by Karen Chance
..."



Gem you're totally going to love it. I'm am sure.




message 441: by Kelley Anne (new)

Kelley Anne | 286 comments We're all just counting down the days until his book is released! Have you read the first chapter that's on her website? Without giving anything away, I just have to say that what John does during that preview just melted my heart! So sweet!


message 442: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) Finished: 2/10

1. vampires - Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan 1/2
2. werewolves - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
3. shifters - Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister
4. gods/goddesses/immortals - The Hounds of the Morrigan by Pat O'Shea
5. demons/angels - Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages - Enchantment by Orson Scott Card
7. fae/fairies - Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries - Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities - Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 1/5
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - Dhampir by Barb Hendee

Dark Dreamers (Includes Carpathians, #7 ; Dirk & Steele, #4) by Christine Feehan Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater Playing With Fire (Silver Dragons, #1) by Katie MacAlister The Hounds of the Morrigan by Pat O'Shea Jacob (Nightwalkers, #1) by Jacquelyn Frank Enchantment by Orson Scott Card Divine Misdemeanors (Meredith Gentry, #8) by Laurell K. Hamilton Born of Fire (The League, #2)  by Sherrilyn Kenyon Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Dhampir (Noble Dead, Series 1, #1) by Barb Hendee





message 443: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (theholyterror) | 313 comments 1 DOWN, 9 TO GO!

1. vampires: Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper
2. werewolves: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
3. shifters: Enchanting the Lady by Kathryne Kennedy - 1/4 - ★ ★ ★ ★ - my review
4. gods/goddesses/immortals: Mortal Seductions by Allyson James
5. demons/angels: Queene of Light by Jennifer Armintrout
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
7. fae/fairies: Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries: Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Frostbite by Richelle Mead

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TO READ
Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men (Jane Jameson, #2) by Molly Harper Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night (Immortals After Dark, #4) by Kresley Cole Mortal Seductions (Mortal Series, #2) by Allyson James Queene of Light (Lightworld/Darkworld, #1) by Jennifer Armintrout Thorn Queen (Dark Swan, #2) by Richelle Mead Ink Exchange (Wicked Lovely, #2) by Melissa Marr [image error] Touch the Dark (Cassandra Palmer, #1) by Karen Chance Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead


message 444: by Mel (new)

Mel (mel_b) | 1188 comments Kelley Anne wrote: "We're all just counting down the days until his book is released! Have you read the first chapter that's on her website? Without giving anything away, I just have to say that what John does durin..."

I read it in the end of Lover Avenged. And read it again in the end of Covet. I am counting the days with you. I made my Lover Mine review an update page with confirmed news and new quotes from the book. Did you read those? One is really funny, the others are hot hot hot!


message 445: by Mel (last edited Jan 05, 2010 03:01PM) (new)

Mel (mel_b) | 1188 comments Wait wait wait, do you mean the excerpt or is there a full chapter on the website?


message 446: by Kelley Anne (new)

Kelley Anne | 286 comments Thanks Mel! I couldn't remember where in the world I had read that chapter but wanted to reread it! Covet! That's where I had it!

About the review update page, how do you do that? Is that on her website or on goodreads?


message 447: by Mel (last edited Jan 05, 2010 03:22PM) (new)

Mel (mel_b) | 1188 comments Oh no, it's my own Lover Mine review here on Goodreads. To share the obsession information with everyone. You can find it on the Lover Mine bookpage. Or otherwise, here's the link: Lover Mine review.


message 448: by Kelley Anne (new)

Kelley Anne | 286 comments lol, where in the world did you get those quotes? Loved them!


message 449: by Mel (new)

Mel (mel_b) | 1188 comments Uniquely Moi posted them on Updates from the WARDen thread in the BDB group. She's a Cellie (I am not, the JR Ward message boards confuse me). I just gather everything I find. :)


message 450: by Heather (new)

Heather (sparkleyturtle) | 151 comments Wow, Vampire Academy was really good. It is going to be hard to move onto one of the other books in the challenge instead of getting the next in the series.

1 of 10 completed

1. vampires - Vampire Academy 4* 1/5/2010
2. werewolves - Soulless
3. shifters - Slave to Sensation
4. gods/goddesses/immortals - The Lightning Thief
5. demons/angels - Succubus On Top
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages - Industrial Magic
7. fae/fairies - For a Few Demons More
8. aliens - This Alien Shore
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities - The Time Traveler's Wife
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - Halfway to the Grave


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