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May 2010 Reading Challenge
9/10. One left :)Single Male on Cover
Single Female on Cover
6. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
Couple on Cover
No Person on Cover
*(cover was originally just some lipstick lips with no human image)
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Read 3 books whose that has a single male on the cover.
Darkly Dreaming Dexter
Leviathan
AerieRead 3 books whose that has a single female on the cover.
Read 2 books whose cover feature a couple.
Read 2 books where there is no person or human image at all.
Angel Star
The Returners
Amanda - I finished Infinity tonight. I really enjoyed it! *Spoilers* I'm just wondering how this is going to effect the DH world. I mean, what things are they going to end up causing to change? At the very least, if Nick still dies and becomes a DH (which I'd assume will still somehow happen) at the very least it seems that now it'll happen for a different reason. I mean, this time around he's already met Simi! I why is Kody around this time if she wasn't before? I am looking forward to the rest of the series!
9/10Had a great time on my cruise! Got alot of reading done.
Three Books with Males on the Cover!
Three Books with Females on the Cover!
Two Books with Couples on the cover!
Two Books with no human image
1.Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5/10 readBooks with a single male on cover
1.Shadow Souls
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3.Lover Avenged
Books with single female on cover
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2.Shift
3.A Rush of Wings
Books with a couple on the cover
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2.Magic Bleeds
Books w/no person or human image on cover
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2.Shiver
I’ve added a couple extras as I don’t know with ones I can get my fingers on in time.
Alternate for single male:Fever, Slave to Sensation
Alternates for single female:In the Blood
Alternate for couple:
Alternates for no human image:Graceling, Hush, Hush
10/10 Done Yay!Single Male on Cover
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Single Female on Cover
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Couple on Cover
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No Person on Cover
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Paranormal Romance Group May Cover Hunt Challenge5/10
This is as much as I'll manage to get done this month. Half isn't too bad.
Read 3 books that has a single male on the cover:
Read 3 books that has a single female on the cover:
Read 2 books whose cover features a couple:
Read 2 books where there is no person or human image at all:
10/103 books whose that has a single male on the cover
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3 books whose that has a single female on the cover
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2 books whose cover feature a couple
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2 books where there is no person or human image at all
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10/10 done3 books with single male on the cover:
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Midnight Falls, RG Alexander: Done, 4 Stars2.
Twilight Guardian, RG Alexander: Done, 5 Stars3.
Lux in Shadow, RG Alexander: Done, 3 Stars3 books with a single female on the cover:
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Kiss of Death, Rachel Caine: Done, 4 Stars2.
Regina in the Sun, RG Alexander: Done, 4 Stars3.
Burned, PC Cast & Kristen Cast: Done, 4 Stars2 books with a couple on the cover:
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Dead in the Family, Charlaine Harris: Done, 1 Star (I am a big fan and was really disappointed)2.
Spirit Bound, Richelle Mead: 5 stars! Ridiculously good!2 books with no person or human image at all on the cover:
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Midnight Sun, Shephenie Meyer, 5 Stars. I loved it! I wish she would finish it because I love Edwards POV.2.
Bitten, Kelley Armstrong, 1 star. I absolutely hate this book. It was so bad I didn't even finish it and I really tried to. I have no interest in the characters, the story, nothing. So I am calling this one done...Oh, and I edit by entertainment value, not necessarily how well it is written, plot lines, etc...I have a little of that in there, but if it was a good read that sucked me in and I didn't want to put it down, it get's 4 or 5 stars...
10/10 COMPLETE - ALL DONE!!!Single Male on Cover
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Single Female on Cover
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Couple on Cover
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No Person on Cover
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Go, Flib, Go! Congrats to all who've finished! YEAH! :)
Read 3 books with a bodacious male bod.
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Read 3 books with a luscious lass on the cover.
OK. Ben grew on me. This may have been my favorite in the series so far. Not so much for the relationship-although it was much easier- but for the political and family dynamic/struggle. Great new characters to look out for and loved the resolution to some 'problems' from book one.
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Read 2 books whose cover feature a couple.
If you are in the mood for one of those lovey-dovey romances with a paranormal twist- this is one to try. Every now and then, I am in the mood for just that. It doesn't hook me like a book where the romance is secondary to a larger story. That being said, the Nightwalkers world is unique. There is in fact a battle with an evil of sorts that throughout the books works to bring each of the isolated species of nightwalkers together to work in cooperation for peace.
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Read 2 books with covers void of homeo sapiens action.
Well. Just...Damn.
Typically, I don't particularly thrill to young adult books. Mortal Instruments- unbearable. Hunger Games- Can't get past the horrifying plot line even knowing there is a HOA at the end.
Wicked Lovely, HON, VA, Beautiful Creatures- good. No. They are REALLY Good. I enjoy them, but I don't salivate over them.
Yah. Ok. I am a Twihard. I admit it.
Now. Wow. Am I a Shivhard? Shiv-a-holic?
Seriously, tears are rolling down my old wrinkled face. I am WAY too old for this, yet...
Yah. Just... Moved.
This is a prequel to the Soul Screamers series that you can get as a free eBook. And frankly it should be free.
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10 of 10May 1 - May 31
MALE
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FEMALE
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COUPLE
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NO PERSON
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Cover Hunt Challenge9/10
3 Single Male Covers
3 Single Female covers
Succubus Blues (Georgia Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead
2 Couple Covers
2 Covers w/No Person or Human
7/10 Read 3 Single Male:
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
3 Single Female:
2 Couple:
Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
2 No Human:
Ghost of a Chance by Yasmine Galenorn
Read 7/10Read 3 books whose that has a single male on the cover.
1. Ninth Grade Slays
2. Tenth Grade Bleeds
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Read 3 books whose that has a single female on the cover.
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3. Undead and Unworthy
Read 2 books whose cover feature a couple.
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Read 2 books where there is no person or human image at all.
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Cover Hunt Challenge8/10 Read
One single male on the cover
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3. A Quick Bite
One single female on the cover
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Couple on the cover
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2. To Sin with a Scoundrel
No person or human image on the cover
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Also Read...
The Lovely Bones
Black Boy
A Raisin in the Sun
You may post your list anytime, but no reading before May 1. PNR May '10 Challenge
9/10 I'm making a book change. I'm changing Eclipse for The Lunatic Cafe
Single Male on Cover
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Single Female on Cover
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Couple on Cover
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No Person on Cover
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10.The Lunatic Cafe
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10/10 Finished! Dead in the Family was... strange. Not the nail biting that I'm used to from Harris but a pleasant read. Definitely needed more Eric!3 books whose that has a single male on the cover
3 books whose that has a single female on the cover
2 books whose cover feature a couple
2 books where there is no person
Also read:
I'm really liking these challenges. Last month was so slow, hopefully I can do better this time! My list might change since I am still on the waiting list at the library for some of these.3/10 done!
3 Single Male Covers:
3. The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
3 Single Female Covers:
4. Ghouls Gone Wild by Victoria Laurie
5. Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead
2 Couple Covers:
7. Sex & The Immortal Bad Boy by Stephanie Rowe
8. Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
2 Non Human Covers:
9. Every Demon Has His Day by Cara Lockwood
10. Can't Teach An Old Demon New Tricks by Cara Lockwood
PNR GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - MAYCover Hunt Challenge
Duration: May 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010
8/10 read
Single male:
Single female:
2. Soulless by Gail Carriger
Couple:
2.
No person or human image:
Yay! I finished on time :) 10/10Single Male on Cover
Single Female on Cover
Couple on Cover
No Person on Cover
*(cover was originally just some lipstick lips with no human image)
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Kelley Anne wrote: "Amanda - I finished Infinity tonight. I really enjoyed it! *Spoilers* I'm just wondering how this is going to effect the DH world. I mean, what things are they going to end up cau..."I enjoyed it as well and I'm really looking forward to the next one. It'll be interesting to see how it all plays out. I'm not too far in the DH series (book 5, I think?) so I'll be interested to see if there are inconsistencies that crop up.
PNR Cover ChallengeRead 9/10
Single Male on Cover:
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Underdeveloped story, uninspired world with little to no development, boring characters and a stupid main character. Little to no redeeming qualities...ick.
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This series is turning out to be very entertaining. The world is interesting, the characters are fun...it's light and easy to get through with just the right amount of cheese. :)
Single Female on Cover:
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Glass houses was ok. It was an interesting after reading so many "vampires are dangerous, but sexy and the best lovers" type books, it was different getting used to the "vampires are bad guys" type. But I did enjoy it and will probably read the rest of the series at some point.
2. Changed to The Host
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I really enjoyed Vampire Academy. I had to DL the kindle sample of book 2 to tide me over from getting it at the library later in the month! I enjoy flawed heroes, and Rose has the shimmering beginnings of one!!
Couple on Cover:
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Though not my favorite book, I still enjoyed it. It felt like an "in-betweener" book...
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No people on Cover:
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This book was haunting and exquisitely written. It will forever be a part of me, and is in the top three books I've ever read in my life.
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Also Read:
7/10 completeRead 3 books with a single male on the cover.
5/9****5/9***
Read 3 books with a single female on the cover.
5/10***5/27***
Read 2 books whose cover feature a couple.
5/24**
Read 2 books where there is no person or human image at all.
5/8****5/12****
Read: 10/10 Done!!Single Male Figure
Single Female Figure
Couple
No Humans
Also Read:
I made it, but had to make a couple of changes.May
Cover Hunt Challenge
10/10 completed
Single Male on Cover
Michael Connelly
Christine Feehan
Kay HooperSingle Female on Cover
Karen Rose
MaryJanice Davidson
Kelley ArmstrongCover Features a Couple
Cindy Gerard
Cindy GerardNo Person/Human Image at all
Connie Willis
Orson Scott Card
BJ Rose wrote: "I made it, but had to make a couple of changes.May
Cover Hunt Challenge
10/10 completed
Single Male on Cover
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Michael Connelly May 20 (3.5*)2. [bookcover:Wil..."BJ Rose how did you find the Black Echo? I started it a while ago and couldn't get in it.
Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "BJ Rose how did you find the Black Echo? I started it a while ago and couldn't get in it."It was OK - there were some slow parts, and some things were almost too easy to figure out. I had heard great things about the Harry Bosch series, and maybe that set my expectations too high. I listened to the audiobook version, so that helped me get past some of the slow parts. My husband loves this type of story, altho I think he likes Lee Child's Jack Reacher series better.
MARTINA'S MAY COVER HUNT CHALLENGE - 8/10 CompletedIt's not looking like I'm gonna make all 10 this month, but I'm still gonna try to finish up the last two on time, so you never know!
SINGLE MALE ON COVER
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3.Aiden's Charity (Wolf Breeds, Book 3) by Lora Leigh - reading now
SINGLE FEMALE ON COVER
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6.My Soul to Save (Soul Screamers, Book 2) by Rachel Vincent - reading now
COUPLE ON COVER
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NO PERSON/HUMAN IMAGE ON COVER
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Also read:
I'm in as usual. I'll post as I go I think.Progress: 4/10
One Male on the Cover
1. Hunter Kiss by Marjorie M. Liu
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One Female on the Cover
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Couple on the Cover
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No Person or Human Image on the Cover
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8/10 DoneI switched After Dark to After Glow
Single male on the cover
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Single female on the cover
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Feature a couple
1. Kiss of Midnight By Laura Adrian
2. First Drop of Crimson By Jeaniene Frost
no person or human image
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Read 3/10:Read 3 books whose that has a single male on the cover:
TBD
Read 3 books whose that has a single female on the cover.
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3. Mistwood by Leah Cypess
Read 2 books whose cover feature a couple.
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2. Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
Read 2 books where there is no person or human image at all.
1. My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
2. The Splendor Falls by Rosemary Clement-Moore
Also Read:
3 books that have a single male on the cover:1.
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3 books that have a single female on the cover:
4.Stormwalker by Allyson James
5.Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn
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2 books whose cover feature a couple:
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8.Sin Undone by Larissa Ione
2 books where there is no person or human image at all:
9.Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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alternates:
A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
The Storm by Jean Johnson
I don't think I'm going to finish this one, but I'll keep trying!Categories:
Read 3 books with a single male on the cover.
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5/9****5/9***
Read 3 books with a single female on the cover.
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5/10***5/27***5/30***
Read 2 books whose cover feature a couple.
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5/24**
Read 2 books where there is no person or human image at all.
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5/8****5/12****
6/10 A single male cover:
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A single female cover:
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A couple on the cover:
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No person cover:
8/10I really enjoyed Bad to the Bone and am not sure why it took so long for me to get around to reading it, considering how much I enjoyed the first book in the series.
I've gotten completely off track with this month's challenge and haven't focused on the non-people covers, but I think I'll probably be able to get one of them done.
Single male on the cover:
1. Dead Beat by Jim Butcher
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Single female on the cover:
Couple on the cover:
No one on the cover:
9. Rampant by Amy Lane
10. Gil's All Fright Diner by A. Lee Martinez
You may post your list anytime, but no reading before May 1. PNR May '10 Challenge
10/10 FINISHED!
Single Male on Cover
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Single Female on Cover
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Couple on Cover
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No Person on Cover
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May 20106/10
Male Cover
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2) Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
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Female Cover
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5) Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
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Couple
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No People
9) Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
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Also Read
Embraced By Darkness by Keri Arthur
One Silent Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
My List Update: 5/10 on 05/24/10Read 3 single male covers:
Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
Storm Front by Jim Butcher
Read 3 single female covers:
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Read 2 couple covers:
Read 2 art-only covers:
The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
My List Update: 6/10 on 05/30/10Read 3 single male covers:
Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
Storm Front by Jim Butcher
Read 3 single female covers:
Read 2 couple covers:
Read 2 art-only covers:
The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Finished!Single male on the cover:
Single female on the cover:
Covers featuring a couple:
Covers with no person or human image at all:
★ ★ ★
Paranormal Romance Group May Cover Hunt Challenge6/10
This is probably as far as I'll get this month.
Read 3 books that has a single male on the cover:
Read 3 books that has a single female on the cover:
Read 2 books whose cover features a couple:
Read 2 books where there is no person or human image at all:
I'm in as usual. I'll post as I go I think.Progress: 5/10
One Male on the Cover
1. Hunter Kiss by Marjorie M. Liu
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One Female on the Cover
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Couple on the Cover
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No Person or Human Image on the Cover
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6 out of 103 males on the cover
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2.Lover Avenged
3.Beyond the Highland Mist
3 females on the cover
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2 couples on the cover
7.Lover Enshrined
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2 covers with nothing human on them
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10.Spindle's End
I'm in as usual. I'll post as I go I think.Progress: 6/10
One Male on the Cover
1. Hunter Kiss by Marjorie M. Liu
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One Female on the Cover
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Couple on the Cover
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No Person or Human Image on the Cover
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6/10
Three Hombres
1. Dead Beat by Jim Butcher
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Prequel story to the Dresden Files, showing one of Harry's earlier cases with SI. Fun to see the wizard in full color! 4 stars.
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Three Chicas
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A solid follow-up to Some Girls Bite, despite the awkward beginning. 3.75 stars.
5. Mage in Black by Jaye Wells
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A good intro to the series with a unique magic system and a likable heroine. However, it does a little scattered at times, and Allie is not the best judge of character. 3 stars.
Takes Two to Tango
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Awesome. Just as I expected. 4.5 stars.
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Mead, you suck at foreshadowing. Your clues are painfully obvious. Despite that, I enjoyed this one far more than Vampire Academy. It's made me more willing to continue the series. Just under 4 stars.
Misanthropic
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Still can't decide if I like this series. It's got an interesting concept, but the execution is wonky. 3 stars.
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Loved Spirit Bound. Richelle Mead can do no wrong...
Single male on the cover:
1. Dead Beat by Jim Butcher
2. White Cat by Holly Black22 May ★★★★3. Lover Mine by J.R. Ward07 May ★★★★★Single female on the cover:
4. Changeless by Gail Carriger22 May ★★★★5. Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr09 May ★★★★★6. Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiement by James Patterson
Couple on the cover:
7. Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews19 May ★★★★★8. Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead27 May ★★★★★No one on the cover:
9. Rampant by Amy Lane
10. Gil's All Fright Diner by A. Lee Martinez