TEAM THREAD: Team #3 One Fang Too Many [THIRD PLACE]

[Amber]

Finished
5star
Man! I loved this book. It has all the things I love in a story. Fantasy characters, romance, and action! My favorite thing about this book is that the vampires are the hero-types, not the bad guys. I give this book two thumbs up.
I so can't wait to dive into the next book and see what awaits the other brothers...

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

So glad you loved it Amber, its one of my favs too!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yay! I enjoy that series too, Amber. That wasn't my favorite, but definitely sets the tone of the series well.

[Sevie]

Finally my Wishlist shelf read
I give this 4 stars but it's really more like 3.5.
This was my first true sci-fi space book and I liked it. I wasnt sure if I could get into this genre but once I started the book I couldn't put it down. I definitely attribute this to the authors world building. It's always easier to relate to urban fantasy due to the fact that it's happening in the modern world and sometimes in cities you live in or visited. I use google earth sometimes to get a sense of the area the book is happening in, like the Riley Jenson series happens in Australia and I've never been there so I like to look at pictures and maps of the particular areas the author writes about. I find it very educational. Anyways, I have shied away from sci-fi and pure fantasy just because I thought I couldn't relate and I was completely wrong about both genres, if the writing is good it doesn't matter when/where and what dimension it's happening in.
I have gotten way off topic, so Grimspace is basically happening in a Star Trek type era. Grimspace is the what happens when you travel at warp speed. The difference between Star Trek and this book is that only certain people with special DNA, called jumpers can get the ship through grimspace at warp speed. They physically insert a special jack into their arm and then are able to guide the pilot to their destination. The book is about Sirantha Jax and she is a jumper. There is a lot of action and mystery. The only part I had a real problem with is the romance, it seemed to convenient.

[Sevie]

Paranormal and Urban Fantasy Shelf

3 stars (more like 3.5)
This is the 2nd Book in the Dresden Files series and I am not real sure how I feel about it. Honestly, these books have been fillers, books to read while waiting for my favorite authors new releases. Now don't get me wrong there's good world building, some cool evil villains, a gambit of all kinds of supes. there's even a little romance but for some reason I just don't crave this series like I do others. However, Fool Moon is better than Storm Front and has a ton of werewolves, which is pretty cool. Maybe these books get better, I am still reading them and will be reading the next one so maybe it's a mood thing or maybe I am just partial to female protagonists.

[Daffodil]

Currently reading for the P & UF Shelf

Nevermind, just realized that the book I started yesterday and finished in the wee hours last night was on the shelf also. Having a very scatterbrained week, LOL.

Archangel's Kiss, Nalini Singh, 2-3-11
Rating: 4.5 stars
Review: Singh's Psy-Changeling series is still my favorite, but there's something darkly enticing about this series. Kiss drew me in from the moment I picked it up and held me captivated until I finished. One thing bothered me, the ending sequence was slightly anticlimactic after all the build up throughout the book about the dangers of Lijuan's court.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Sevie, I've got all the Sirantha Jax's tbr so I'm glad you liked it. Love the Star Trek connection, but then I am a Trekkie at heart. LOL.

Daffodil, when I first read Archangel's Kiss I gave it 4 stars but on re-reading I ended up with 5, so 4.5 sounds like you liked it as much as me. I agree that the ending was strange but the intimacy built up between Elena & Raphael was lovely.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Ditto on Jax. :)

I finished Scent of Shadows today. I have no Internet service for some unknown reason. I'll post my review once it's back up. AND, give us our stamp!

For now I'll just say that I enjoyed bits of the story and will continue on to the next book. I had no idea the heroes in the series are "superheroes", for some reason that just makes me laugh. They do talk about their "paranormal" world, but have comics and cards for each of them. LOL! Anyway, I will give it 3.5stars and hope for better in #2.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Sevie wrote: "Paranormal and Urban Fantasy Shelf

3 stars (more like 3.5)
This is the 2nd Book in the Dresden Files series and I am not real sure how I feel about it. Honestly, these..."

Sevie, I didn't really get "into" the Dresden books until book 4. Then I devoured them. For me, I think the turning point was there started being more regular characters helping Harry out.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

{Team Stats Updated}

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, One Fang Too Many!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'paranormal and urban fantasy'.

[Your new BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

OUR NEXT SHELF IS ..... 'paranormals'
DIRECT LINK: 'paranormals'

NOTE: Everyone can begin reading their shelf pick starting today. You do not have to wait until 14 Feb to start.

If you look closely... at your team(mates) BINGO cards, you will see that random.org is sharing some Valentine's Day love with a specific team!

Yes, please, everyone still needs to read & review their pick for this shelf, even if you're team isn't random.org's Valentine. :)


Happy early Valentine's Day & Reading, Everyone!!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Never mind team, we can still come second. Rah, Rah, Rah!!

I'll be finishing Once Bitten, Twice Shy tonight/tomorrow & then my pick for this shelf is

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Vampire Romance
Stamp received 20/10/10 N13
StephB Wait for Dusk 13/10/10 ★★★★★
Daffodil Blameless 20/10/10 ★★★★1/2
Sandra One Foot in the Grave 20/10/10 ★★★★★
Sevie Bitten & Smitten 14/10/10 ★★
Amber Dead and Gone 15/10/10 ★★★★★


Freespace
Stamped Received 24/10/10
StephB Sins of the Heart 18/10/10 ★★★★
Daffodil Fallen 18/10/10 ★★★
Sandra Wicked Lovely 19/10/10 ★★★1/2
Sevie Dreams Made Flesh 24/10/10 ★★★★
Amber Dead in the Family 23/10/10 ★★★★


Vampires-Werewolves
Stamp Received 5/11/10 G15
StephB Strange Angels 27/10/10 ★★★★
Daffodil Bad to the Bone 3/11/10 ★★★★
Sandra At Grave's End 2/11/10 ★★★★★
Sevie Dayhunter 2/11/10 ★★★★
Amber Jealousy 8/11/10 ★★★★1/2


Shifters
Stamp Received 12/11/10 G18
StephB Alpha 11/11/10 ★★★★★
Daffodil Probably Play of Passion 11/11/10 ★★★★★
Sandra Silver Borne 11/11/10 ★★★★★
Sevie Bayou Moon 9/11/10 ★★★★★
Amber Pride 12/11/10 ★★★★★


Supernatural Romance
Stamp Received 1/12/10 O24
StephB Fire Me Up 29/11/10 ★★★1/2
Daffodil Goddess of the Sea 3/12/10 ★★★
Sandra Veil of Midnight 1/12/10 ★★★★
Sevie Strange Candy 27/11/10 ★
Amber Cross Your Heart 29/11/10 ★★★★


Urban Dark Fantasy
Stamp Received 10/12/10 G16
StephB Chosen 9/12/10 ★★★★★++
Daffodil Web of Lies 10/12/10 ★★★★
Sandra Kitty and the Silver Bullet 6/12/10 ★★★★★
Sevie Bitter Night 8/12/10 ★★★★
Amber Shift 11/12/10 ★★★★★


Pnr-angeldemon-fae-wings-witch-misc
Stamp Received 27/12/10 O23
StephB Unchained 18/12/10 ★★★★★
Daffodil Unholy Magic 20/12/10 ★★★★1/2
Sandra Heart Mate 27/12/10 ★★★★
Sevie Siren Song 23/12/10 ★★★★
Amber First Drop of Crimson


Urbanfantasy Paranormal
Stamp Received 6/1/11 I8
StephB Black Wings 6/1/11 ★★★★
Daffodil Black Wings 6/1/11 ★★★1/2
Sandra Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here 16/12/10 ★★★
Sevie Grave Witch 28/12/10 ★★★
Amber My Soul to Save 27/12/10 ★★★★


Wishlist
Stamp Received 22/1/11 B1
StephB Afterlife 21/1/11 ★★★1/2
Daffodil Scent of Darkness 19/1/11 ★★★1/2
Sandra Dead to the World 22/1/11 ★★★★
Sevie Grimspace 3/2/11 ★★★★
Amber Frostbite 19/1/11 ★★★★


Paranormal and Urban Fantasy
Stamp Received 6/2/11 B3
StephB The Scent of Shadows 4/2/11 ★★★1/2
Daffodil Archangel's Kiss 3/2/11 ★★★★1/2
Sandra Once Bitten, Twice Shy 14/2/11 ★★★★
Sevie Fool Moon 3/2/11 ★★★1/2
Amber Dark Lover 2/2/11 ★★★★★



Paranormals
Stamp Pending I10
StephB Destined for an Early Grave 15/2/11 ★★★★★
Daffodil Bayou Moon 14/2/11 ★★★★★
Sandra Tempting the Beast 15/2/11 ★★★★
Sevie Archangel's Kiss
Amber Lover Eternal 15/2/11 ★★★★★

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I need to look through the shelf. I'll post my pick soon.

[Daffodil]

Looked through the shelf and found a some that are on my TBR. I'd tell you which book I'm planning on reading but it would be a lie; I won't really know which one until I actually pick it up. LOL. I need to finish up a few books I'm reading now, then I'll choose.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

No probs Daffodil, whenever you pick up the book is fine.

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

Sandra wrote: "Never mind team, we can still come second. Rah, Rah, Rah!!

"

And that's only a MAYBE!!!! Off to get started on my read!!!!!!!

[Amber]

Going to read Good luck everyone

[Sevie]

Hi Everyone!
I am in the middle of George RR Martins' A Song of Ice and Fire series (3rd book @1000+ pages) but I'm going to give my brain a break and read for our "paranormals" shelf. I need something a little more light and fluffy after all the death and destruction.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Both great books girls, loved em both.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Enjoy those, Amber & Sevie - good choices! :)

[Amber]

Thanks ladies I'm enjoying very much. Half done and plan to finish real soon. Book won't let me sleep LOL it's a really great series so far, and I haven't even got to the two boys I'm interested in, yet!!!!
Hope you enjoy your read Stevie/Sandra and hope you other two ladies enjoy reading your books after you've picked.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

For shelf paranormals, I'll be reading Destined for an Early Grave. Unfortunately, none of my Feb challenge books are listed, but I need want to re-read this one before This Side of the Grave gets here.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

LOL, I've just re-read #2 for a challenge, and scheduled #3 & #4 for March challenges so then I can read asap.

Paranormal and Urban Fantasy

14/2/11 ★★★★

I don't understand why it took me so long to read this book. I got about half way and put it down and then kept picking up other books. It's not a bad book, hence the 4 stars, but maybe I was expecting more after reading too much hype.

So the story goes - Jaz Parks is an assassin for the CIA, mainly killing paranormal creatures. Vayl is her boss & partner, he is a vamp, a good vamp born in 1744 Romania.

Their latest mission is to stop a deadly plague being released by bad vamps & a mysterious creature from another dimension. Along the way we meet Cassandra, a psychic and Bergmann the paranoid electronics wizz, together with Cole a PI. They all join our merry little band of assassins and have their roles to play.

Along the way we have Jaz leaving her body and astral travelling, which comes in handy for surveillance and totally freaks out Vayl.

Will certainly be continuing reading the series.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Sandra wrote: "LOL, I've just re-read #2 for a challenge, and scheduled #3 & #4 for March challenges so then I can read This Side of the Grave asap."

I'm looking forward to it. I last read it Aug 2009, so I know there are plenty of juicy bits I've forgotten since then. ;)

[Daffodil]

Started on

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Paranormals
15/2/11 ★★★★

Written in 2003 this is the first Breeds series book. It tells the story of Callan Lyons and Merinus Tyler, the reporter who triggers the mating heat in Callan.

To save her life, Callan finally agrees to go public at the genetic Senate hearings. For once the Council knows about Merinus, they will stop at nothing to get their grubby hands on her to experiment on and find out how to breed more breeds.

Lots of world building and shadowy military figures and the horrendous Council to sustain the 20 odd books already written.

There was plenty of mating heat sex in this book and it was plenty hawt!! So if that offends you please don't read it, if it doesn't bother you, go ahead and enjoy.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Review for my Paranormals book:

2/15/11 5★ (though re-read probably should be 4)

As always, Jeaniene Frost never fails to keep me entertained. There are fantastic quotes throughout, as with all her books, Cat-fights, Bare-Bones, and Vlad. ;)

I found myself more interested in Spade, Mencheres, and Vlad this time, most likely due to their books/appearances in her spin-off Night Huntress World books.

I'm SO excited to read more about Vlad. He is quickly becoming one of my favorites in this series.

Cat & Bones are finding that relationships, even theirs, are not always sunshine and rainbows. They fight and fight a LOT. (A bit too much -of the book- for my liking) And, more than ever, I would love more from Bones' POV. Mencheres has kept a secret, a big one, one that Cat now finds herself haunted by every time she sleeps. Can she stay awake long enough to keep those she loves safe and keep the man that she loves?

I was a bit frustrated this go 'round (view spoiler)[w/the fights and let-down make up. I know we're only getting Cat's perspective, but there were too many pages of her "woah-is-me, it's all my fault", I wanted Bones' feelings about the fighting and comments he'd made. I also was a bit let down by the quickie resolution to it all. Dunno, I kinda expected more there, even though, as I was reading it again, I knew I wouldn't get it. It didn't seem to bother me the first go 'round, probably b/c I was distraught thinking they'd break up, which I don't/didn't want. I was more in love with Vlad this go 'round. SO happy she's said he's getting his own book(s). YAY! I also liked Justina more in this one, was so sad for her, even though I knew Rodney was going to die and she'd be turned. Poor Cat! LOL! I can't imagine an eternity with mom around. :) (hide spoiler)]

I am very much looking forward to This Side of the Grave!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Daffodil wrote: "Started on "

I really liked that one, even more than #1. Hope you enjoy it, Daffodil!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Amber wrote: "Going to read Good luck everyone"

Mmmmm, I love Rhage! Hope you enjoy it, Amber!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Round TWO Announcement & Sign-up Thread has been created!
LINK: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4...

If you're interested in joining us for R2, please take a minute to read over the info and let us know. Thanks!

[Daffodil]

Finished my Paranormals bingo read:

Bayou Moon, Ilona Andrews, 2-14-11
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: Once I picked up this book I didn't want to put it down until I finished and, except for work, I didn't. It had been a while since I read the first book, but it didn't matter. Andrews' vivid descriptions and wonderfully unique characters drew me right back into the world of the Edge. Cerise is perfect for William, a strong character with a wild side. I'm hoping her entire family will appear in future books.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Excellent Daffodil, I really must read as I've had it since it came out.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Great review, Daffodil! Glad you enjoyed it.

[Amber]

FINISHED
5 star book
It's an amazing book in my opinion. You get emotionally tied to the characters even the lessers you think you shouldn't be attached to. The plot was well written and I never felt bored with the book once. A must read :D Can't wait to read more about my man Z

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Glad you loved it. It's a great series.


And Miss Steph we qualify for our stamp and people we've come THIRD. Yay!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

YAY! Glad you enjoyed it, Amber! :D You're gonna love Z's book too!

DOUBLE YAY! 3rd place for Team 3, how fitting. :) Congrats, One Fang Too Many!

{Team Stats Updated}

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, One Fang Too Many!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'paranormals'.

[Your new BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

YAY, Team!! :D