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Aug 05, 2010 09:25AM
Great!!!!! I'll look forward to it even more!
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MJ wrote: "Judithe wrote: "Go Val & MJ !!! How do you like Julie Kagawa's series? I've got that in my TBR...."
I love the Iron Fey series! I gave it 5 stars which is unusual for me because I don't give 5 stars to YA books that often. "
And I couldn't stand it. Lol. Different strokes. :) I only read the 1st one, and I gave it 2 stars, which is pretty bad from me--I don't give 1 star, so I guess a 2 star is a 1 star from me. :) The world she created has a lot of potential, but I am huge on character development, and I found the characters to be majorly 2 dimensional--I didn't care about them at all. Plus, I thought the main character was a major Bella Swan/Mary Sue--she went flying into trouble with no plan or skills to get herself out, and put others in danger with no thoughts for them. Not my fave kinda character. :)
My Review of Iron King
Now I'm torn...well, HAVE to read it now...dying of curiosity~LOL
3/11 Done1. Vampire:
2. Werewolf: True Mates by Zena Wynn
3. Non-Wolf Shifter:
4. Sea Creature: Sleeping with the Fishes by Mary Janice Davidson
5. Angel: Covet by J.R. Ward
6. Demon:
7. Fae: Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue
8. PN Enabled Human: The Trouble With Witches by Shirley Damsgaard
9. Mini Fantasy Creature: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
10. Ghost/Phantom: Phantom Pleasures by Julie Leto
Bonus (Satyr): Dane by Elizabeth Amber
I couldn't decide on Iron Fey. Personally I'm not a big fan of fae books. I've only liked a few, so I decided to wait on that one. Judithe, you can be my tie-breaker (between the good and the bad reviews) on that one. :)
Steph wrote: "I couldn't decide on Iron Fey. Personally I'm not a big fan of fae books. I've only liked a few, so I decided to wait on that one. Judithe, you can be my tie-breaker (between the good and the b..."Oh...put on the pressure! LOL It's still in my "to-order" bin, dear, so you'll have to hang on a bit...
LOL. No worries. Like I said, not typically a big fan of fae, so I can wait. :)
Steph wrote: "LOL. No worries. Like I said, not typically a big fan of fae, so I can wait. :)"Fae will probably be the hardest for me too. I left it in there though because I know some people really like it and like to challenge themselves or broaden their reading a bit :-P I may go with
Wicked Lovely for that. I think I already have that on my Kindle. I think it was even free at the time. I don't know if it still is.
Duration August 1st - December 31st, 2010Creature Challenge
9/10 COMPLETED!
4.Sea Creature:Forgive My Fins - Tera Lynn Childs
Awesomevegan wrote: "Steph wrote: "LOL. No worries. Like I said, not typically a big fan of fae, so I can wait. :)"Fae will probably be the hardest for me too. I left it in there though because I know some people rea..."
For those that Fae isn't there favorite, here are a few that are a bit different and off the beaten path. Basically not all fae are evil/sex-machines.
Cool, thanks Diane. :D That was thoughtful of you. I have read and really enjoy Vincent's Soul Screamers and Mead's Dark Swan series. And, I love how "not the norm" they are. I haven't read Child's series though. I'll have to keep an eye out for that one. Thanks! :)
Diane (deebotte) wrote: "Awesomevegan wrote: "Steph wrote: "LOL. No worries. Like I said, not typically a big fan of fae, so I can wait. :)"Fae will probably be the hardest for me too. I left it in there though because I..."
I read the prequel to Soul Screamers series... My Soul to Lose it was shorter... I was on the fence about continuing that series. I believe I got the prequel for free on Kindle.
I think the prequel is also offered free from her website.
4/11 Done1. Vampire:
2. Werewolf: True Mates by Zena Wynn
3. Non-Wolf Shifter:
4. Sea Creature: Sleeping with the Fishes by Mary Janice Davidson
5. Angel: Covet by J.R. Ward
6. Demon:
7. Fae: Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue
8. PN Enabled Human:
9. Mini Fantasy Creature: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
10. Ghost/Phantom: Phantom Pleasures by Julie Leto
Bonus (Satyr): Dane by Elizabeth Amber
And if anyone is planning on reading KMM's Fever series before the last one comes out in January, that's the best fae series out there.
MJ wrote: "Duration August 1st - December 31st, 2010Creature Challenge
9/10 COMPLETED!
1.Vampire:Some Girls Bite - Chloe Neill 3/8/10
2.Werewolf:Hunted By The Others - Jess Haines 4/8/10
3.Non-Wolf Shift..."
WOAH MJ!!! Looking great!
Valorie wrote: "4/11 Done1. Vampire: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/4 *****
2. Werewolf: True Mates by Zena Wynn
3. Non-Wolf Shifter: Living Dead in Dallas by Cha..."
Doing great! :)
Laura Lulu wrote: "And if anyone is planning on reading KMM's Fever series before the last one comes out in January, that's the best fae series out there."That is true... I could read that. I have the second one on my Kindle. :) I could go either way. I think I may go with this one. I can use it for the "I Second That" challenge... I am so devious :-P
Creature Challenge: (partial list)Duration August 1st - December 31st, 2010
Read 10 books with the following creature as one of the main characters (or love interest)
1. Vampire
2. Werewolf Wolfcry
3. non-wolf shifter Hawksong
4. sea creature (mermaid ect.) Undine
5. angel (good or bad) Angels' Blood
6. demon
7. fae or fairy Wicked Lovely OR Bloodfever
8. human with paranormal abilities Dead and Gone
9. hobbit, gnome, dwarf or little person of some kind The Fellowship of the Ring
10. ghost, zombie, spirit or someone "back from the dead"
CURRENTLY READING:
TO READ:
Duration August 1st - December 31st, 2010Creature Challenge
10/10 COMPLETED!
I think I may join in on this. I will post my list soon.
SOS Creature Challenge August 1st - December 31st, 2010Read 10 books with the following creature as one of the main characters (or love interest)
3/11 Completed
1. Vampire The Vampire's Bride by Gena Showalter
2. Werewolf
3. Non-wolf Shifter
4. Sea Creature The Nymph King by Gena Showalter
5. Angel Angelic Rapture by Stephanie Hecht
6. Demon
7. Fae Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
8. Human with PNR abilities. Deliverance by C.R. Moss
9. Hobbit, Gnome, Dwarf or little person of some kind Giselle's Elf by Lynn Crain
10. Ghost, Zombie, Spirit or someone "back from the dead" The Ghost Exterminator by Vivi Andrews
BONUS or ALTERNATE: Read one book with a character who is half human/half animal such as centaur, satyr, faun etc.
Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber
Hooray, MJ!
Way to go, MJ!
Awesomevegan wrote: "Valorie wrote: "4/11 Done1. Vampire: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/4 *****
2. Werewolf: True Mates by Zena Wynn
3. Non-Wolf Shifter: [book:Living Dead in Dall..."
Thanks!
YAY, MJ! Jackie M, I hope you join us. You can apply any you have read since the start of the challenge or start from when you post your list. 10 books with creatures shouldn't be too hard if you are a big paranormal fan. :-P
MJ wrote: "Thanks Judithe & Awesomevegan!"You are welcome. :) Feel free to make a new list and do it all over again if you want, since you rocked it so hard the first time LOL.
Thanks Everyone! I might just do that, I still have books to read that would fit the categories :p
For those that liked the "Iron Fey" series and want more. Enter The Faery World Blog is offering the 1.5 novella "Winter's Passage" for free (available in PDF or ePUB versions).Here's a direct link to the PDF version.
MJ wrote: "Thanks Everyone! I might just do that, I still have books to read that would fit the categories :p"YAY! :) It is a cool way to work through the TBR list! :)
Creature Challenge - Round 2
Duration August 1st - December 31st, 2010
7/11 COMPLETED!
2.Werewolf:
3.Non-Wolf Shifter:
4.Sea Creature:Sea Witch - Virginia Kantra
5.Angel:
Read:
MJ wrote: "Creature Challenge - Round 2Duration August 1st - December 31st, 2010
1/10 COMPLETED!
1.Vampire:
2.Werewolf:
3.Non-Wolf Shifter:
4.Sea Creature:
5.Angel:
6.Demon:
7.Fae:
8.PN Enabled Human:
9..."
You are a reading machine! Are you sure you aren't a paranormal creature yourself?
1. Vampire: Infinite Days2. Werewolf: Touch of the Wolf
3. non-wolf shifter: Iron Kissed
4. sea creature: Sleeping with the Fishes
5. angel (good or bad): Kissed by an Angel
6. demon: Bite me
7. fae or fairy: Lament
8. human with paranormal abilities:
9. hobbit, gnome, dwarf or little person of some kind:
10. ghost, zombie, spirit: Shade
BONUS or ALTERNATE
Still working on #8 & 9 and the bonus. I am tying to not do any rereads by I may end up doing it anyway.
Creature Challenge - Round 2
Duration August 1st - December 31st, 2010
11/11 COMPLETED!
Read:
MJ wrote: "Creature Challenge - Round 2Duration August 1st - December 31st, 2010
10/11 COMPLETED!
1.Vampire:Almost to Die For - Tate Hallaway 11/8/10
2.Werewolf:
3.Non-Wolf Shifter:Hawksong - Amelia Atwate..."
Congrats! Again... you are really making me look bad. I created the challenge here and I haven't finished it once! I need to get of the computer and read...
Hehe thanks! I read really fast and I've had free time to finally work on my ever growing TBR pile :P
I think we're all a bit envious, MJ. Wanna come over here and read to me? :) LOL!
Haha sure Steph ;) I just finished my second go at this challenge :) thanks again Awesomevegan for a really fun challenge!
SOS Creature ChallengeAugust 1st - December 31st, 2010
Read 10 books with the following creature as one of the main characters
3/10 Completed
1. Vampire: Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister
2. Werewolf: Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong
3. Non-Wolf Shifter: Kiss of Fury by Deborah Cooke
4. Sea Creature:
5. Angel: Angel's Advocate by Mary Stanton
6. Demon:
7. Fae: Glimmerglass by Jenna Black
8. Human with paranormal abilities/Gods or demigods:
9. Hobbit, Gnome, Dwarf or little person: Goblin Quest by Jim C. Hines
10. Ghost/Zombie: My Zombie Valentine Anthology
Bonus or Alternate - book with a character who is half human/half animal
(titles likely to change)
MJ wrote: "Haha sure Steph ;) I just finished my second go at this challenge :) thanks again Awesomevegan for a really fun challenge!"
You are welcome. :) I am enjoying the challenge too.
7/11 Done1. Vampire:
2. Werewolf:
3. Non-Wolf Shifter:
4. Sea Creature: Sleeping with the Fishes by Mary Janice Davidson
5. Angel:
6. Demon:
7. Fae: Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue
8. PN Enabled Human:
9. Mini Fantasy Creature: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
10. Ghost/Phantom:
Bonus (Satyr): Dane by Elizabeth Amber
5/10Vampire -
Werewolf -
Shifter -
Sea Creature -
Angel -
Demon -
Fae -
Human Plus -
Hobbit/Gnome/Dwarf -
Ghost -
Sounds great;) you can count me in!!! will post as I go
August 1st- December 31st,2010
2/10
1.
2. Werewolf- Raised By Wolves byJennifer Barnes
3. non-wolf shifter-Blood Bound byPatricia Briggs
4. sea creature (mermaid ect.)-Forgive My Fins byTera Lynn Childs
5. angel (good or bad)- Crescendo byBecca Fitzpatrick
6. demon-The Darkest Night byGena Showalter
7. fae or fairy-Glimmerglass byJenna Black
8.
9. hobbit, gnome, dwarf or little person of some kind-Goblin Quest byJim Hine
10. ghost, zombie, spirit or someone "back from the dead"-The Summoning byKelley Armstrong
8/11 Done1. Vampire:
2. Werewolf:
3. Non-Wolf Shifter:
4. Sea Creature: Sleeping with the Fishes by Mary Janice Davidson
5. Angel:
6. Demon:
7. Fae:
8. PN Enabled Human:
9. Mini Fantasy Creature: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
10. Ghost/Phantom:
Bonus (Satyr): Dane by Elizabeth Amber
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