Creature Challenge [ENDED]

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

I seen one like this a few months back in Paranormal Romance. It was a monthly challenge so that is where I got my inspiration:

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
3. non-wolf shifter
4. sea creature (mermaid ect.)
5. angel (good or bad)
6. demon
7. fae or fairy
8. human with paranormal abilities (like Sookie for example) Gods or demigods fall in this category.
9. hobbit, gnome, dwarf or little person of some kind
10. ghost, zombie, spirit or someone "back from the dead"

BONUS or ALTERNATE: Read one book with a character who is half human/half animal such as centaur, satyr, faun etc. This can be a main character or smaller character for this one.

If there are any questions please just ask.

Re-reads are okay.
They do not have to ALL be PNR/UF but MOST should be. The main focus of the challenge is the creatures.
You can post a list or post as you go and you can change your list at any time.
Cross challenging is a-ok :)

***EDIT***If you are having a particularly hard time with any category you can use supporting characters. Please try to make MOST of the categories the main character/love because it will make it interesting for people looking for reads in those categories, for example if someone LOVES mermaids or angels etc. :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I like the look of this Awesomevegan. If I can fit it in I'll sign up.

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Sandra wrote: "I like the look of this Awesomevegan. If I can fit it in I'll sign up."

YAY :) I hope so. I think it shouldn't be too hard if you read a lot of PNR books anyway. I know I will have a challenge with some but thats the fun part, finding ones that work. Maybe people can even recommend books to each other. I hope you have fun if you join in.

[Valorie]

Love it!! I'm in! I'll get a list together and post!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Good one, AV. :) I might join in also.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

I'm in, but I'll wait until a little closer to August to post my list.

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

I am glad I have some takers. :) As I said though, I got the inspiration from the PNR group. I don't recall them having all of the ones I have listed. I don't think there was a specific sea creature one... or little person one. I am not sure about the half-human/half animal one. Either way it was inspired by that challenge so I can't take full credit. I seen a few mermaid ones in the listopia for blue books. I can't remember what they were called though.

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Here are some lists to help people out... also for my own benefit LOL!

Sea Creatures
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/38...

Mermaids
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/35...

Magical Creatures/Mystical Creatures
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/31...
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/60...

Fae
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/25...
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/36...
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/58...
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/14...

Zombies
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/93...

Shifter/Were
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/21...

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

For Kindle users, Undine (in English) is a free pd title:
http://www.amazon.com/Undine-ebook/dp...

It will qualify for "sea creature"
If there are any other Kindle users let me know. I will be looking for free or cheap reads for some of these categories.

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Creature Challenge: (tentative 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
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"

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Awesomevegan wrote: "Here are some lists to help people out... also for my own benefit LOL!

Sea Creatures
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/38...

Mermaids
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/35......"

For your bonus category, this would work as the hero is a minotaur. I just read it recently, so I'll have to find something else.

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Diane (deebotte) wrote: "For your bonus category, this would work as the hero is a minotaur. I just read it recently, so I'll have to find something else."

Thank you for the suggestion! I hope you enjoy this challenge. :)

[Stephanie]

Im in!

0/10

1. Vampire
2. Werewolf
3. non-wolf shifter
4. sea creature (mermaid ect.)
5. angel (good or bad)
6. demon
7. fae or fairy
8. human with paranormal abilities (like Sookie for example) Gods or demigods fall in this category.
9. hobbit, gnome, dwarf or little person of some kind
10. ghost, zombie, spirit or someone "back from the dead"

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

Wow...so fun! Count me in! I'll have to work on a list, but will get one together by the first!

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

VAMPIRE: COMPLETED 12.18
WEREWOLF: COMPLETED 09.13
NON-WOLF SHIFTER: COMPLETED 10.31
SEA CREATURE: COMPLETED 12.29
ANGEL: COMPLETED 12.23
DEMON: COMPLETED 09.29
FAE/FAIRY: COMPLETED 11.05
HUMAN W/PN ABILITIES: COMPLETED 10.05
HOBBIT, GNOME, DWARF:

GHOST, ZOMBIE, SPIRIT:
BONUS-HALF HUMAN, HALF ANIMAL:

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Great list, Sallie! I am reading Dead an Gone hopefully next month and I read an LOVED Shiver and Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

I'm in and i will post as I go

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

Paranormal Addicts & Newbies - Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy also has series lists with which creatures appear in which series...

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

0/11 Completed

Duration August 1st - December 31st, 2010

My tentative list is:

1. VampireAshes of Midnight or Lover Avenged
2. WerewolfWolf Flight or Wolf Games
3. Non-wolf ShifterA Touch of Dead orObsidian Butterfly
4. Sea creature (Selkie)Sea Lord
5. Angel The Price of Freedom(also has a djinn)
6. DemonPassion Unleashed
7. FaeDivine Misdemeanors
8. Paranormally-enabled Human Deadly Game
9. Mini-sized Fantasy CreatureMy favorite Pixie, Jenks!Dead Witch Walking
10. Character on the wrong side of deathDream Chaser

BONUS or ALTERNATE: Elphame's Choice

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[Valorie]

My list so far....

0/11 Done

1. Vampire: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian
2. Werewolf: True Mates by Zena Wynn
3. Non-Wolf Shifter: Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris
4. Sea Creature: Sleeping with the Fishes by Mary Janice Davidson
5. Angel: Covet by J.R. Ward
6. Demon: Demon's Fire by Emma Holly
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

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

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

Read 10 books with the following creature as one of the main characters (or love interest)
1/11 Completed

1. Vampire The Vampire's Bride by Gena Showalter
2. Werewolf Alexandra’s Legacy by N.J. Walters
3. Non-wolf Shifter Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell
4. Sea Creature The Nymph King by Gena Showalter
5. Angel Angelic Rapture by Stephanie Hecht
6. Demon The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter 2/8/10 ★★★★
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

[Diane ~Firefly~]

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

Read 10 books with the following creature as one of the main characters

0/10 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: Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur
5. Angel: Angel's Advocate by Mary Stanton
6. Demon: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
7. Fae: Glimmerglass by Jenna Black
8. Human with paranormal abilities/Gods or demigods: The Trouble with Witches by Shirley Damsgaard
9. Hobbit, Gnome, Dwarf or little person: TBD
10. Ghost/Zombie: My Zombie Valentine Anthology

Bonus or Alternate - book with a character who is half human/half animal



(titles likely to change)

[Amber]

Sounds great;) you can count me in!!!
will post as I go
August 1st- December 31st,2010
6/10

1.Vampire- Burned byP.C. CastDONE-8/4/10*****
2.Werewolf- Raised By Wolves byJennifer BarnesDONE-9/26/10*****
3.non-wolf shifter-Stray byRachel VincentDONE-9-21-10****
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 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 Hine
10.ghost, zombie, spirit or someone "back from the dead"-The Summoning byKelley ArmstrongDONE-10/1/10*****

[Shelleyrae]

Sign me up :)
Duration August 1st - December 31st, 2010
Read 10 books with the following creature as one of the main characters (or love interest)

Read: 4/10

1. Vampire: Nice Girls Don't Live Forever
2. Werewolf: Linger
3. Non-wolf shifter: Blood Bound
4. Sea creature (mermaid ect.):Sleeping with the Fishes
5. Angel (good or bad):Crescendo
6. Demon: A Match Made in Hell
7. Fae or fairy: A Local Habitation
8. Human with paranormal abilities: Embrace the Night
9. hobbit, gnome, dwarf or little person of some kind:TBA
10. ghost, zombie, spirit or someone "back from the dead": Happy Hour of the Damned

BONUS or ALTERNATE: TBA

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Judithe wrote: "Paranormal Addicts & Newbies - Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy also has series lists with which creatures appear in which series..."

Thanks for the tip! I am in that group too. I hope some people in both groups will check out the lists and this challenge! :)

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Lots of nice lists! I can't wait for the reading to begin! Valorie... that is one SEXY satyr! :)

I would have joined Shelly Rae for Linger... but I couldn't stand to wait! I finished it in 4 days. More like 3 1/2. I bought it at night time. It was really good.

[Laura Lulu]

I might be in, I have to see if I can find a book with a pint-sized main character or love interest. I found books with a character like that as a supporting character, but not as the main or love interest. :(

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Laura Lulu wrote: "I might be in, I have to see if I can find a book with a pint-sized main character or love interest. I found books with a character like that as a supporting character, but not as the main or love ..."

I would say to make up a list of all the other ones and see what other people pick for that category. I will probably be reading the Hobbit or The Fellowship of the Ring for that one. It isn't romance but it has been on my TBR list for years. I am sure others can help us create a listopia for pint sized characters?

[Laura Lulu]

That's the plan. :) I have a book to read where the main character is an elf, but I don't think she's little--but I won't know until I read it. :)

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

This Amazon list (for young readers) may or may not be interesting for those looking pint sized character books:

http://www.amazon.com/Dwarfs-and-Othe...

I edit if I find more.

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

I also found: which may be humorous and entertaining?

Also which sounds interesting. Maybe a good holiday read?

Both of these are on Kindle. I don't know about print.

[Bianca]

I think Ill join this challenge, not on my own pc atm, so will post a list later.

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Bianca wrote: "I think Ill join this challenge, not on my own pc atm, so will post a list later."

Post at any time you want or just post as you go. Challenge starts in August so you still have time to decide your first book. :)

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

I found one that sounds really good for ghost/spirit:
. I stumbled across it by accident from a list of recommended books after .

Here is the list if anyone is interested:
http://www.amazon.com/Read-more/lm/R1...

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

Great links!

Steph created the new challenge help folder...and there's a space for links like these. It would be great if you could post them there, too... (hint hint :) )

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:) Tx, Judithe.

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

I will post a link to this thread there I suppose! :) That ought to help out some.

[Amber]

good call Judithe
great links awesomevegan.

[Valorie]

Awesomevegan wrote: "Lots of nice lists! I can't wait for the reading to begin! Valorie... that is one SEXY satyr! :)

I would have joined Shelly Rae for Linger... but I couldn't stand to wait! I finished it in 4 days...."

I know, right! I love a book with a naked sexy man on the cover! All her books in the satyr series are like that. The stories are pretty sexy too!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I've had one of those for the longest time and haven't started it, but oh how I've enjoyed seeing the hottie on the cover. ;)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I've got the first one in my challenge, but I put the covers up as I read - so this is just for all those hottie lovers who can't wait.

[Valorie]

Sandra wrote: "I've got the first one in my challenge, but I put the covers up as I read - so this is just for all those hottie lovers who can't wait."

Yummy!! That was a good read too! (like it matters with a cover like that!)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

It's like a bonus 2 for 1.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

where's a strong wind when you need one?! LOL!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

roflmao

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Judithe has been suspiciously quiet. She added Nicholas to her tbr as soon as I posted the pic.lol.

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

You were spying! And I couldn't think of anything witty to say...too busy wiping away the drool dribbling over my chin....

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! Give'r a minute, I'm sure she's just checking to find where she can buy a copy. :)

[Amber]

HOLY COW!!!!! please tell me I didn't miss the wind blowing.....((FINGERS CROSSED))
definitely a 2 for 1 I agree

[Shelleyrae]

Awesomevegan wrote:

I would have joined Shelly Rae for Linger... but I couldn't stand to wait! I finished it in 4 days...."

3-6 week postage wait til i can get my hands on it :)