Creature Challenge [ENDED]

[Thenia]

Creature Challenge:
Duration August 1st - December 31st, 2010

All Done!

1. In the Forests of the Night - Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (01/12)
2. Cry Wolf - Patricia Briggs (08/09)
3. Moon Called - Patricia Briggs (01/08)
4. Fish Out of Water - MaryJanice Davidson (01/12)
5. Angels' Blood - Nalini Singh (03/10)
6. The Devil's Due - Jenna Black (26/08)
7. The Iron King - Julie Kagawa (10/12)
8. Inkheart - Cornelia Funke (31/08)
9. Dead Witch Walking - Kim Harrison (08/12)
10. The Forest of Hands and Teeth - Carrie Ryan (11/11)



Congratulations to all who finished! It was a fun challenge! ^^

[Laura Lulu]

Yea Thenia! How'd you like The Forest of Hands and Teeth? I've noticed people either love it or hate it--I myself am a lover. ;)

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Congrats, Thenia! :)

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Congrats, Laura Lulu!

[Thenia]

Thanks, Awesomevegan!

Laura Lulu, I think I can safely say that it was painful for me to finish it... Most of the time I wanted to slap some sense into Mary! There's a saying in Greek that goes something like this: "He who has much and wants more, ends up with even less." Although at times I sympathized with her, she also brought this saying to my mind a lot. She didn't seem to be able to make up her mind and figure out what it is she really wanted, obsessing with either her big dream, or her supposedly true love. I'll read the next book to see how her story continues and the book was good in general, but it annoyed me more than it pleased me in the end. I can see why people either love or hate it, though. I'm in neither category so far... Have you read the next book in the series?

[Laura Lulu]

Oh yes, Mary drove me up a wall. Particularly when they were in that abandoned town and there was a lull in danger. She wanted him desperately, and then when she had him, he annoyed her and she was all "ocean...ocean...ocean..." Ugh. But I just liked the book as a whole, it wasn't a HEA, it was sad & disturbing, but it just moved me. It stayed with me. Does that make sense? Plus, I just like zombie stories. Lol.

Yes, I read the 2nd one and I think it was much better than the 1st, and I liked the first. It's not really a continuation of Mary's story, it's her daughter Gabry's story, and she's a much more likable character than Mary. You only get a tiny bit of Mary, but it's a good bit--she looks back on her life and the mistakes she made and what she would do differently.

I just remember finishing the 2nd book and being emotionally moved by it--Ryan's writing isn't happy, but it touches me, I guess. :)

[Thenia]

Her daughter??? Who's the father?! :P Damn, now you have me intrigued!

I do get what you mean, about the book moving you. But the part you mentioned - the one in the abandoned town - reeeally pissed me off. Anyway! I'll put the next one on my list and let you know what I think when I finally get to read it.
(After the 60 something books I have listed for my various challenges, and yes, I must be crazy because I'm actually considering entering several more of the new ones... Is it my fault? New year, new challenges! That's the way it goes, isn't it? :P)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Congrats, Thenia! Yes, yes, join more! :)

[Thenia]

Steph, you're evil, you know that?? You should be telling me to hold my horses and finish the ones I'm in already, not encourage me to join more! You're enabling the addict here! :P

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! What can I say, misery loves company! Can't be the only one buried in books and challenges. :D

[Daffodil]

I finished this challenge back in October, but somehow forgot to post my list. So .... here it is!

SOS Group Creature Challenge
August 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Completed: 10/10 + 1

Main Character is a
1. Vampire: One Foot in the Grave, Jeaniene Frost, 8-10-10
2. Werewolf: Changeless, Gail Carriger, 8-19-10
3. Non-wolf shifter: Blood Cross, Faith Hunter, 8-3-10
4. Sea Creature: Midnight Pearls, Cameron Dokey, 9-4-10
5. Angel: Host, Faith Hunter, 10-6-10
6. Demon: Desire Unchained, 10-2-10
7. Fae or Fairy: Shadow Bound, Erin Kellison, 9-6-10
8. Human with paranormal abilities: Two Sighted, Annmarie McKenna, 8-8-10
9. Hobbit, gnome, dwarf: Tracking the Tempest, Nicole Peeler, 10-27-10
10. Ghost, zombie, spirit: Black Dust Mambo, Adrian Phoenix, 8-9-10

Bonus: Half man-half creature: Healer's Choice, Jory Strong, 10-18-10

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Congrats, Daffodil!!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Hooray, Daffodil!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hooray, Daffodil!

[Daffodil]

Thank you!

[Amber]

9. hobbit, gnome, dwarf or little person of some kind-Goblin Quest by Jim Hine This is my last and remaining book for this challenge and I'm struggling with it Darn you A.Vegan. Kicking myself for leaving it so close to the end.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

LOL, Amber!

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Amber wrote: "9. hobbit, gnome, dwarf or little person of some kind-Goblin Quest by Jim Hine This is my last and remaining book for this challenge and I'm struggling with it Darn you A.Vegan. Kicking myself for ..."

Don't feel bad! I don't think I am going to even finish my own challenge. I have other books in progress and none have the remaining creatures in them. I will have to see if I have enough time left in the year to read more.

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

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 -The Fury and Dark Reunion
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 Hobbit: Or There and Back Again
10. ghost, zombie, spirit or someone "back from the dead": Nightfall

CURRENTLY READING:


TO READ:

[Amber]

Cut this one real close but, got it done non the less.
August 1st- December 31st,2010
10/10

1.Vampire- Burned byP.C. CastDONE-8/4/10*****
2. Werewolf- Raised By Wolves byJennifer BarnesDONE-9/27/10*****
3.non-wolf shifter-Stray byRachel VincentDONE-9-21-10****
4.sea creature(mermaid ect.)-Forgive My Fins byTera Lynn ChildsDONE-11/19/10***1/2
5.angel (good or bad)-Torment byLauren KateDONE-10/9/10*****
6.demon-The Darkest Night byGena ShowalterDONE-11/21/10*****
7.fae or fairy-Glimmerglass byJenna BlackDONE-10/18/10****
8.human with paranormal abilities (like Sookie for example) Gods or demigods fall in this category.-All Together Dead byCharlaine HarrisDONE-8/23/10*****
9.hobbit, gnome, dwarf or little person of some kind-Goblin Quest byJim HineDONE-12/31/10***
10.ghost, zombie, spirit or someone "back from the dead"-The Summoning byKelley ArmstrongDONE-9//10****

[Steph, Serious series addict]

WTG, Amber! :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hooray, Amber!

[Amber]

Thanks girls, It had proved to be a challenge in it's self with everything that's been going on since I started reading it. Have hopefully learned my lesson LOL Great challenge AV......

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Amber wrote: "Thanks girls, It had proved to be a challenge in it's self with everything that's been going on since I started reading it. Have hopefully learned my lesson LOL Great challenge AV......"

Thanks. I created a challenge and didn't even finish it! *blushes* I am so embarrassed!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

It was a fun challenge, AV!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Way to go, Everyone!
Let me know when everyone's done updating and I'll archive this one.

Great challenge, AV! :D