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August 2010 Reading Challenge
DURATION: August 1 - August 31, 20105/10
1. A/B -
2. C/D/E - Ethan Carrick - High Stakes
3. F/G - Fire - Fire
4. H/I/J -
5. K/L - Katniss Everdeen - Mockingjay
6. M/N/O - Merit - Some Girls Bite
7. P/Q -
8. R/S/T -
9. U/V/W - Runa Wagner - Desire Unchained
10. X/Y/Z -
Unread:
Read:
DURATION: August 1 - August 31, 20103/10 Completed
1. A/BAlexia Changeless
2. C/D/E
3. F/G
4. H/I/JIsadore Babylonne - Completed 8/7/10
5. K/L Kiyo -Thorn Queen- Completed 8/5/10
6. M/N/O
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T
9. U/V/W
10. X/Y/Z Xhex - Lover Avenged - Completed 8/4/10
AUGUSTCharacter Alphabet Parade
completed 2/10
2. C/D/E: Chloe in The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong
3. F/G: Fiona in She's No Faerie Princess by Christine Warren
4. H/I/J: John Matthew in Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
5. K/L: Katniss in Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
7. P/Q: Quinn in Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke
8. R/S/T: Rikki in Water Bound by Christine Feehan
9. U/V/W: Wren, Maggie in Must Love Hellhounds
10. X/Y/Z: Zoe in The Treasure Keeper by Shana Abe
I have made a few changes, as I received some new books, that I hope to finish before my new baby is due. 1/10 completed
A/B Betsy Taylor: Undead and Unappreciated
C/D/E Eve Dallas: Glory in Death
F/G Gabrielle Maxwell:Kiss of Midnight
H/I/J Jane Whitcomb:Lover Unbound
K/L Georgina Kincaid : Succubus Blues
M/N/O
P/Q Luce Price: Fallen
R/S/T Rose Hathaway:Blood Promise
U/V/W Wulf: Kiss of the Night
X/Y/Z Zoey: Untamed
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3/10 completed1. A/B - Armond Wulf - The Dark One
2. C/D/E - Eidolon - Pleasure Unbound
3. F/G - Friendly, Tod - Time's Arrow
4.
5.
6. M/N/O - Marissa - Lover Avenged
7.
8. R/S/T - Summer - A Girl Named Summer
9. U/V/W = Wate, Ethan - Beautiful Creatures
10. X/Y/Z - Xhex - Lover Mine
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6/101. A/B - Aiden - Touch of Seduction by Rhyannon Byrd
2. C/D/E - Evangeline Hollis -
3. F/G - Kira Graceling - Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
4. H/I/J - Jane Jameson - Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
5. K/L - Keisha -
6. M/N/O - Max Shannon -
7. P/Q - Persephone -
8. R/S/T - Sian -
9. U/V/W - Dante Valentie - Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow
10. X/Y/Z - Zavyion -
MJ wrote: "Characters Alphabet Parade Challenge August 1 - August 31, 2010
9/10 DONE! "
Geez, MJ, make the rest of us look bad, why don't you? ;-) Seriously though, how on earth do you find the time? I'm totally jealous!
Paranormal Romance August Challenge 2/102. C/D/E~Harry Dresden from Storm Front
3. F/G~Alexia Feodorovna from Shadow of the Vampire
4. H/I/J~Hugh from Demon Angel
5. K/L~Lily Carlyle from Tainted
6. M/N/O~Olivia from The Darkest Passion
8. R/S/T~Bug Smoot from Soul Enchilada
9. U/V/W~Vayl from Another One Bites the Dust
10. X/Y/Z~
3/101. A/B -Ashe Carver (Sharon Ashwood Unchained)
3. F/G - Grace (Maggie Stiefvater Linger)
4. H/I/J -Joanne Baldwin (Rachel Caine Total Eclipse)
5. K/L -Laura (MaryJanice Davidson Undead and Unfinished)
8. R/S/T -Evangeline Stone (Kelly Meding As Lie the Dead)
9. U/V/W -Wyatt (Joss Ware Abandon the Night)
10. X/Y/Z- Zach Sheridan (Shelly Laurenston Pack Challenge)
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Read: 4/101. A/B - Jericho Barrons
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
2. C/D/E - Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
3. F/G - Grace Brisbane
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
4. H/I/J - Jamie
Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab
Soul Song by Marjorie M. Liu
Orchid by Jayne Castle
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
8. R/S/T - Mercy Smith
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
"Blind Spot" from Must Love Hellhounds by Meljean Brook
10. X/Y/Z - Zee
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
4/101.A/B = Adam Hauptman-Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
2.C/D/E = Carrow Graie-Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole
4.H/I/J = Ivy-The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison
5.K/L = Katniss-Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
6.M/N/O = Merit-Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill
7.P/Q = Paige Winterbourne-Industrial Magic
Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead
6/10 Done1. A/B = Bishop, Mr. - A Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine
2. C/D/E =
3. F/G = Glass, Michael - Lord of Misrule by Rachel Caine
4. H/I/J = Joanne Walker - Demon Hunts by C.E. Murphy
5. K/L =
6. M/N/O =
7. P/Q =
8. R/S/T =
9. U/V/W =
10. X/Y/Z = Zayvion Jones - Magic On The Storm by Devon Monk
Jennifer wrote: "H/I/J - Harry Dresden Turn Coat8/7"Jennifer, IIRC you have to post your whole list on here. It doesn't have to be a complete list & you can change novels but you can't just post the one book you completed in individuals posts. If I'm wrong, sorry in advance!
4/10 Done1. A/B:
2. C/D/E: Connor Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue
3. F/G: Forsyth, Damon Phantom Pleasures by Julie Leto
4. H/I/J:
5. K/L: Logan Finding the Lost by Shannon Butcher
6. M/N/O:
7. P/Q: Pia Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister
8. R/S/T: Trimble, Rebecca Mortal Temptations by Allyson James
9. U/V/W: Vin Covet by J.R. Ward
10. X/Y/Z:
2. C/D/E: Ever : Dark Flame
3. F/G: Grace, Carrow : Demon From The Dark
4. H/I/J: Julian Of Macedon : Fantasy Lover
7. P/Q: Percy Jackson: The Lightning Theif
8. R/S/T: Shane Collins: Morganville Vampires
9. U/V/W: Van Allen, Schuyler: Blue Bloods
Characters Alphabet Parade Challenge1. A/B -
2. C/D/E - Ethan Sanders Pride
3. F/G -
4. H/I/J - Jace Prey
5. K/L -
6. M/N/O ] - Olivia The Darkest Passioncurrently reading
7. P/Q -
8. R/S/T
9. U/V/W
10. X/Y/Z
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TO READ
1. A/B 2. C/D/E
3. F/G
4. H/I/J Judd Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh 08/07 ★ ★ ★ ★
5. K/L Lucas Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 08/02 ★ ★ ★ ★
6. M/N/O
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T
9. U/V/W Vaughn Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 08/04★ ★ ★
10. X/Y/Z
August 2010 Challenge:2/10 complete
1. A/B
2. C/D/E-Cian Mckelter- Spell of the Highlander By Karen Marie Moning 8th Aug My Review
3. F/G Garreth MacRieve- Plea sure of a Dark PrinceBy Kresley Cole 6th Aug My Review
4. H/I/J
5. K/L
6. M/N/O
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T
9. U/V/W
10. X/Y/Z
3/101. A/B
2. C/D/E
3. F/G Grace Linger
4. H/I/J
5. K/L
6. M/N/O
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T
9. U/V/W Willow Kiss and Tell
10.X/Y/Z
Characters Alphabet Parade Challenge
August 1 - August 31, 2010
10/10 DONE!
2/10 Complete> 1. A/B:
2. C/D/E: Cavanaugh,Kaylee- My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent
3. F/G: Gidean- The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter
4. H/I/J: Jerome,Erin- Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden
5. K/L: Kane,Sabina- The Mage In Black by Jaye Wells
6. M/N/O:
7. P/Q: Pryseis- Dust of Dreams by Renee Wildes
8. R/S/T: Sabin,Alexandra- Blood Law by Jeannie Holmes
9. U/V/W: Val Shapiro- Try Me by Parker Blue
10. X/Y/Z: Zellie Wells- Glimpse by Stacey Wallace Benefiel
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Currently Reading
To Read
Wow, MJ! Congrats! I knew I'd find that you were done when I logged on today. How did you like Iron Daughter? I've been looking at those books for some time and have not been able to ask anyone. Did you enjoy Some Girls Bite? I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it and read the second book soon after the first.
1/10 Read1. A/B- Bella - Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear
2. C/D/E- Declan Black - Shadow of the Vampire by Meagan Hatfield
4. H/I/J- Jacob - Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
5. K/L- Kitty Norville - Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughn
6. M/N/O- MacGregor, Denise - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
7. P/Q- Palmer, Cassandra - Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance
8. R/S/T- Riley Jenson - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
9. U/V/W- Wildhaven,Lelandi - Destiny of the Wolf by Spear, Terry
10. X/Y/Z- Yu, Lily - Mortal Danger by Eileen Wilks
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Currently Reading:
To Read:
Also Read:
5/5 *****
4/5 ****
2/5 **
Im in too:-) I'll post as I go.2/10 Completed
1. A/B
2. C/D/E
3. F/G
4. H/I/J
5. K/L
6. M/N/O
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T
9. U/V/W
10. X/Y/Z
5/10 Read1. A/B:
2. C/D/E:
3. F/G:
4. H/I/J:
5. K/L: Lexi from Running Scared
6. M/N/O: Mercy from Moon Called
7. P/Q:
8. R/S/T: Betsy Taylor from Undead and Unemployed
9. U/V/W: Ulrika from Taming the Fire
10. X/Y/Z: Zander from Entwined
Unread:
Read:
2/10 completedA/B
C/D/E Eve Dallas: Glory in Death
F/G Gabrielle Maxwell:Kiss of Midnight
H/I/J Jane Whitcomb:Lover Unbound
K/L Georgina Kincaid : Succubus Blues
M/N/O
P/Q Luce Price: Fallen
R/S/T Rose Hathaway:Blood Promise
U/V/W Wulf: Kiss of the Night
X/Y/Z Zoey: Untamed
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Unread
1. A/B Beth from Dark Lover by JR Ward read 8-8-102. C/D/E David from Uglies by Scott Westerfeld read 8-14-10
3. F/G
4. H/I/J
5. K/L
6. M/N/O Nina from Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie re-read 8-4-10
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T Tess from Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie re-read 8-1-10
9. U/V/W
9. X/Y/Z Zoey Redbird from Marked by PC Cast re-read 8-4-10
Mod
2/10
1. A/B
2. C/D/E
3. F/G
4. H/I/J
5. K/L Katie Promises to Keep (short story in The Night Before Christmas)
Victoria Alexander et. al.
6. M/N/O
7. P/Q Pam the Vampire Death’s Excellent Vacation by Charlaine Harris et. al.
8. R/S/T
9. U/V/W
10. X/Y/Z
August's "Characters Alphabet Parade" Challenge1/10 Complete
match book characters whose first or last names start with identified letters.
1. A/B
2. C/D/E:
3. F/G
4. H/I/J Harper Blain in Vanished
5. K/L: Cal Leandos in Moonshine
6. M/N/O
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T
9. U/V/W
9. X/Y/Z
Melissa wrote: "Wow, MJ! Congrats! I knew I'd find that you were done when I logged on today. How did you like Iron Daughter? I've been looking at those books for some time and have not been able to ask anyone..."Thanks Melissa! I really love the Iron Fey series I usually don't find YA books that I like as much as I liked this series. With YA books I usually feel like I would have like them better if I were just a few years younger but I didn't feel like that with Iron fey. I loved Some Girls Bite as well, I kept putting of reading it for some reason but I am so glad I finally decide to read it. I was pleasantly surprised and will probably start the second books soon.
Read: 4/101. A/B: Addicted (Anais)
2. C/D/E: Dark Flame (Ever)
3. F/G: Shadow Music: A Novel (Gabrielle)
4. H/I/J:
5. K/L:
6. M/N/O:
7. P/Q: Kiss of Fire (Quinn)
8. R/S/T: The Gift (Sara)
9. U/V/W:
10. X/Y/Z: The Silver Kiss (Zoe)
Alternates:
Heart of Darkness (Bianka)
Rules of Engagement (Pamela)
Poison Study (Yelena)
MARTINA'S AUGUST CHARACTER ALPHABET PARADE UPDATE - 2/10I just finished Accidentally Demonic (Accidentals #4) by Dakota Cassidy (★★★1/2). This series is PNR with a light & funny tone. It has major appearances from Marty, Nina, & Wanda,the crazy trio of the first three books, but features Wanda's sister, Casey. Casey is at a club when someone spills a drink on her that turns out not to be a drink at all, but demon blood. She wakes up in jail later with absolutely no memory of how she got there, but soon learns that the "drink" spilled on her has turned her into a demon! The rest of the book is a series of misadventures with snarky dialogue. Enjoyable, but nothing that blew me out of the water.
I'd recommend reading this series if you like other light PNR along the lines of MaryJanice Davidson, Gerry Bartlett, Michele Bardsley, Kimberly Raye, Katie MacAlister, & Michelle Rowen.
1. A/B - Bones - Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress #4) by Jeaniene Frost
2.
3. F/G - Gilley - Ghouls Gone Wild (Ghost Hunter Mysteries #4) by Victoria Laurie
4. H/I/J - Jill Kismet - Hunter's Prayer (Jill Kismet, Hunter #2) by Lilith Saintcrow
5. K/L - Luna Wilder - Second Skin (Nocturne City #3) by Caitlin Kittredge
6. M/N/O - Dawn Madison - The Path of Razors (Vampire Babylon #5) by Chris Marie Green
7. P/Q - Walter "Q" Sheffield - Irreversible (Wired #2) by Liz Maverick
8.
9. U/V/W - Wren Valere - Burning Bridges (Retrievers #4) by Laura Anne Gilman - reading now
10. X/Y/Z - Zoey Redbird - Hunted (House of Night #5) by P.C. & Kristin Cast
I'm in.1. A/B-
2. C/D/E-
3. F/G-
4. H/I/J-
5. K/L-
6. M/N/O-
7. P/Q-Pennyweather Van Syckle Lockwood, Fallen, Kate Lauren
8. R/S/T-Sam Roth,Shiver, Maggie Stiefvater
9. U/V/W- Violet Ambrose The Body Finder, Kimberly Derting
10. X/Y/Z-Schuylar Van Alen,Masquerade, Melissa de la Cruz
40% (4/10) :)3. F/G - Gale - The Hunger Games (re-read)
4. H/I/J - Jaz - Once Bitten, Twice Shy
5. K/L - Katniss - Mockingjay
7. P/Q - Peeta - Catching Fire (re-read)
8. R/S/T - Sookie - Death's Excellent Vacation
10. X/Y/Z - Yelena - Fire Study
5/103. F/G - Grace (Maggie Stiefvater Linger)
4. H/I/J -Joanne Baldwin (Rachel Caine Total Eclipse)
5. K/L -Laura (MaryJanice Davidson Undead and Unfinished)
8. R/S/T -Evangeline Stone (Kelly Meding As Lie the Dead)
9. U/V/W -Wyatt (Joss Ware Abandon the Night)
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3/10 Angelology just wasn't my type of book. To me it was endlessly boring, but see how those who liked The Da Vinci Code would like it. 1. A/B- Abraham Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
2. C/D/E- Curran, Magic Burns
5. K/L- Kate Daniels, Magic Bites
6. M/N/O- Mikael Blomkvist, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T
10. X/Y/Z
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Patty wrote: "5/101. A/B -Ashe Carver (Sharon Ashwood Unchained)
2. C/D/E -Dru Anderson (Lili St.Crow Jealousy)
3. F/G - Grace (Maggie Stiefvater Linger)
4. H/I/J -Joanne Baldwin (Rachel Caine Total Ecli..."
Patty - How did you like Unchained? I really liked the first book in the series but didn't like the second, so I'm hesitant about reading anymore.
7/10 Read
H/I/J: Joanne Baldwin - Total Eclipse
M/N/O: Princess Maricara - Queen of Dragons
P/Q: Prince Po - Graceling
I'm in!5/10 complete
1. A/B - TBD
2. C/D/E - Cornelius Stone - Tithe by Holly Black
3. F/G - Grant - The Iron Hunt by Marjorie M. Liu
4. H/I/J - Ava Harrison - Warrior Ascended by Addison Fox
5. K/L - Cal Leandros -
6. M/N/O - Kitty Norville -
7. P/Q - Peeta Mellark -
8. R/S/T - Rafael Sullivan -
9. U/V/W - Trae Williams - Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur
10. X/Y/Z - Ysolde de Bouchier -
(titles are likely to change)
4/10 COMPLETE! 1. A/B -
2. C/D/E -
3. F/G - Grace / Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
4. H/I/J - John Matthew / Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
5. K/L -
6. M/N/O - Ivory Malinov / Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
7. P/Q - Elizabeth Phoenix / Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland
8. R/S/T - Raphael / Angel’s Blood by Nalini Singh
9. U/V/W -
10. X/Y/Z - Zoey / Burned by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
Read: 5/101. A/B - Jericho Barrons
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
2. C/D/E - Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Stray by Rachel Vincent
4. H/I/J - Jamie
The Bride by Julie Garwood
Soul Song by Marjorie M. Liu
Orchid by Jayne Castle
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
8. R/S/T - Mercy Smith
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
"Blind Spot" from Must Love Hellhounds by Meljean Brook
10. X/Y/Z - Zee
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
Diane (deebotte) wrote: "Patty wrote: "5/101. A/B -Ashe Carver (Sharon Ashwood Unchained)
2. C/D/E -Dru Anderson (Lili St.Crow Jealousy)
3. F/G - Grace (Maggie Stiefvater Linger)
4. H/I/J -Joanne Baldwin (Rachel Caine T..."
Patty - How did you like Unchained? I really liked the first book in the series but didn't like the second, so I'm hesitant about reading anymore.
I enjoyed it not as much as the first one but more than the 2nd one.This one was about Holly's sister Ashe so it was nice to get her story and I really liked Reynard.
7/101. A/B - Aiden - Touch of Seduction by Rhyannon Byrd
2. C/D/E - Evangeline Hollis -
3. F/G - Kira Graceling -
4. H/I/J - Jane Jameson - Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
5. K/L - Keisha -
6. M/N/O - Max Shannon -
7. P/Q - Persephone -
8. R/S/T - Sian -
9. U/V/W - Dante Valentie - Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow
10. X/Y/Z - Zavyion -
6/103. F/G - Grace (Maggie Stiefvater Linger)
4. H/I/J -Joanne Baldwin (Rachel Caine Total Eclipse)
5. K/L -Laura (MaryJanice Davidson Undead and Unfinished)
8. R/S/T -Evangeline Stone (Kelly Meding As Lie the Dead)
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Patty wrote: "Diane (deebotte) wrote: "Patty wrote: "5/10Patty - How did you like Unchained? I really liked the first book in the series but didn't like the second, so I'm hesitant about reading anymore.
I enjoyed it not as much as the first one but more than the 2nd one.This one was about Holly's sister Ashe so it was nice to get her story and I really liked Reynard.
..."
Thanks for letting me know!
Paranormal RomanceDURATION: August 1 - August 31, 2010
1. A/B: Ani from Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr
2.
3. F/G: Gideon from The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter
4.
5. K/L: Kira from Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
6. M/N/O: Mitchell Wyatt from Every Breath You Take by Judith McNaught
7. P/Q: Peregrine Dalmay from Last Night's Scandal by Loretta Chase
8. R/S/T: Alex Stone from Night Shadows by Cherry Adair
9.
9. X/Y/Z: Tally Youngblood from Pretties by Scott Westerfeld
2/101. A/B: Austin Erickson Vamps and the City by Kerrylyn Sparks 8/7****
2. C/D/E:
3. F/G:
4. H/I/J:
5. K/L: Lillian Merriweather The Witch and the Wolf by Tricia Schneider 8/4***
6. M/N/O:
7. P/Q:
8. R/S/T:
9. U/V/W:
10. X/Y/Z:
4/10 completed1. A/B - Armond Wulf - The Dark One
2.
3. F/G - Friendly, Tod - Time's Arrow
4.
5.
6. M/N/O - Marissa - Lover Avenged
7.
8. R/S/T - Summer - A Girl Named Summer
9. U/V/W = Wate, Ethan - Beautiful Creatures
10. X/Y/Z - Xhex - Lover Mine
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Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy
Books mentioned in this topic
Ashes of Midnight (other topics)Veil of Midnight (other topics)
Another One Bites the Dust (other topics)
The Darkest Passion (other topics)
Soul Enchilada (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Lara Adrian (other topics)Lyn Benedict (other topics)
Yasmine Galenorn (other topics)
Annette Curtis Klause (other topics)
Jeaniene Frost (other topics)
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1. A/B = Bishop, Mr. - A Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine
2. C/D/E =
Elizabeth Marie Hall - Elswhere by Gabrielle Zevin8/33. F/G = Glass, Michael - Lord of Misrule by Rachel Caine
4. H/I/J = Joanne Walker - Demon Hunts by C.E. Murphy
5. K/L =
Kitty Norville - Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn8/66. M/N/O = Oliver - Carpe Corpus by Rachel Caine
7. P/Q =
Qwilleran, James - The Cat Who Knew a Cardinal by Lilian Jackson Braun8/58. R/S/T =
Trella - Inside Out by Maria Snyder8/59. U/V/W =
Walker, Evie - Discord's Apple by Carrie Vaughn8/210. X/Y/Z = Zayvion Jones - Magic On The Storm by Devon Monk