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Random Book List #339 (ends June 11)
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Mar 24, 2013 02:32PM
I finished
on 3/15 and although I enjoyed this book it wasn't my favorite of the series. I really liked Payne as a heroine but I wish there wasn't so much revolving around V and Jane.
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Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "Thanks Ty!I will read
for
"finished
on 3/29 and it was ★★★★. I loved the story and obivious there is a set up for at least 3 other plots. I hear the next novel is named THE KING--for Wrath and Beth. I am soo excited.
Yz the Whyz wrote: "Random Book List #124I finished
and it was awesome!! I love this character and how self-destructive she is. She's a hard, gritty character that I really love. 5 stars!
Random Book List #129Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.
Based on
Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, here is our new list: Duration: April 16 - May 14, 2013
The Fallen Star by Jessica Sorensen
Dinner With a Vampire by Abigail Gibbs
Altered by Jennifer Rush
This Is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh (1)Ty - Play of Passion 4/23
Yz - 4/27 ****
Ty - Kiss of Snow 5/9 *****
Of Shadow Born by Dianne Sylvan
The Stranger by Kyra Davis
Wake by Amanda Hocking
After Math by Denise Grover Swank (1)Fran - 5/10 ****
Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost (1)Suzanne - 5/6
The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter Elizabeth - The Darkest Kiss ** 1/2
Whoo! I will read
! Finally, it's been one of the books I have really wanted to read but too many things going on ;)
Yz the Whyz wrote: "Random Book List #129I read
and it was very cute! I think I heard a spoiler about her main series while I was listening, but that's ok. I'll try to forget it when I go back to Cat & Bones! Loved it!
I finished
After Math 5/10. I really liked it. Well worth the .99. The author did a good job with the h's social anxiety issues, I liked that the story was in first person from her perspective. 4*
finished
for
on 5/9. 5 stars! love me Hawke and Sienna. at this rate, I might just end up reading Wild Invitation before the deadline...
Elizabeth wrote: "I finished
for
by Gena Showalter, on 5/14. I didn't enjoy it, 2.5 stars"really? I loved this one. Normally, it's the male chasing the woman, so it was a nice change up to have the woman (Anya) doing the pursuing!
Hope your next book is good to make up for this one!
Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "I finished
for
by Gena Showalter, on 5/14. I didn't enjoy it, 2.5 stars"really? I loved this one. Nor..."
Thanks!
I've also read The darkest secret, which I didn't like, so I'm giving up this series
Elizabeth wrote: "Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "I finished
for
by Gena Showalter, on 5/14. I didn't enjoy it, 2.5 sta..."yea, I give a series 2 books. If you don't get me by the end of book 2, then the series is probably not for me.
But it looks like you read them out of order, did you read book 1 first?
No I haven't read book 1 and I rarely read something out of order but in this case I did. There's also the fact that the series is based on Greek mythology, which has been butchered by the author...
Elizabeth wrote: "No I haven't read book 1 and I rarely read something out of order but in this case I did. There's also the fact that the series is based on Greek mythology, which has been butchered by the author..."you know, it's made up! you gotta read this series in order.
Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "No I haven't read book 1 and I rarely read something out of order but in this case I did. There's also the fact that the series is based on Greek mythology, which has been butcher..."All right, I'll read book 1 and then I'll deliver final judgement!
Elizabeth wrote: "Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "No I haven't read book 1 and I rarely read something out of order but in this case I did. There's also the fact that the series is based on Greek..."Book 1 wasn't that great (LOL). It just explained who they were and laid foundation as to Lucien & Anya. Honestly, I don't think it will enhance your enjoyment of the series if you go back and read book 1.
It's probably a writing style issue for you. i normally don't like mythology in my pnr, which was why I avoided Dark Hunters for a while. I think you are safe in your original assessment that the series isn't for you.
I compared our books and we have similar tastes in Novel.
Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "No I haven't read book 1 and I rarely read something out of order but in this case I did. There's also the fact that the series..."Dark-Hunter series: I tried it (books #1 and #1.5) - not for me
Elizabeth wrote: "Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "No I haven't read book 1 and I rarely read something out of order but in this case I did. The..."I was challenged to revisit the books and I enjoyed books 3-6. I haven't not been able to find my groove with Immortal After Dark though :(
Have you tried
? I just finished it on Monday and really enjoyed it. Amazon had it as the kindle deal of the day for $1.99 each for all 3 books. I figured, what the heck? You know what, book 1 was pretty good.
Random Book List #134Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.
Based on
Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh, here is our new list: Duration: May 21 - June 18, 2013
Deity by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (1)Suzanne - 6/17 *****
Lord of Wicked Intentions by Lorraine Heath (1)Elizabeth - Deck the Halls With Love: 5/30 ***
Elizabeth - 6/2 ****
The Lost Stories by John Flanagan
Hot Blooded by Amanda CarlsonDragana - Full Blooded 6/13 ****
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
Hemlock Grove by Brian McGreevy
Accidentally...Evil? by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham
Losing Me, Finding You by C.M. Stunich
Falling Blind by Shannon K. ButcherYz - Finding the Lost 6/1 ***
Winterblaze by Kristen Callihan
I read
by Lorraine Heath for
yesterday and it was a 2.5-3 stars for me.
seems promising, though (I read an excerpt)
I have been on my library's wait list for
for awhile. I hope to get my hands on it in time for this list, but so far it's not looking good :(
I finished reading
and I thought it was just okay. I didn't really connect with the main characters. I found the side characters more interesting. 3 stars.
Yz the Whyz wrote: "I finished reading
and I thought it was just okay. I didn't really connect with the main characters. I found the side characters more interesting. 3 stars."Ok, good, I thought it was just me not enjoying it but I will try to finish it up.
Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote:Ok, good, I thought it was just me not enjoying it but I will try to finish it up. .."LOL....I thought the main characters are rather shallow. I'm more interested in the damaged sister and the other Sentinel...the one with no more leaves. I find their pairing more intriguing.
I just finished
for Hot Blooded by Amanda Carlson. It's an intense start to an urban fantasy series about kick-ass werewolf heroine, full of action and hunky males. 4 stars.
Random Book List #139Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.
Based on
Lord of Wicked Intentions by Lorraine Heath, here is our new list: Duration: June 25 - July 23, 2013
Beauty and the Blacksmith by Tessa Dare (1)Yz - 6/28 ****
Dissolution by K.I. Lynn
Ethan by Grace Burrowes
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks (2)Elizabeth - 6/28 ***1/2
Lacy - 7/15 ****
He's Gone by Deb Caletti
Unnatural Creatures by Neil Gaiman
Angelfall by Susan Ee
Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma
When She Was Wicked by Anne Barton (1)Irina - 7/12 ***1/2
Once Upon a Tower by Eloisa James (1)Dragana - 6/26 ***
Suzanne - Storming the Castle 6/27
Cassandra - A Kiss at Midnight 7/3 *****
Lauren - The Ugly Duchess 7/15
The Temptation of Your Touch by Teresa Medeiros
Cassandra,Since No Good Duke Goes Unpunished isn't published yet, Yz will choose another book in its place. So no need to read A Rogue by Any Other Name since the other one will be replaced.
Thanks for catching it and mentioning it :)
Yz,As Cassandra mentioned above, No Good Duke Goes Unpunished will need to be replaced as it doesn't come out until later in the year.
Thanks!
Cassandra wrote: "So I can't read A Rogue by Any Other Name for this list?"Yz should be replacing No Good Duke Goes Unpunished so I would say no, you can't read A Rogue by Any Other Name for this list.
But you can wait for official ruling by Yz. In the past though, if a book on the list hasn't been published yet, she has replaced it.
Cassandra,I don't think the Fairy Tale series are connected if you wanted to read the one chosen or any in the series. I've read When Beauty Tamed the Beast and loved it.
Fran, I read on the series page that they can be read as standalones but they are in a series and numbered here on goodreads, and I'm too OCD to read them "out of order", even if there really isn't a true order.
Cassandra wrote: "Fran, I read on the series page that they can be read as standalones but they are in a series and numbered here on goodreads, and I'm too OCD to read them "out of order", even if there really isn'..."
LOL! Got it, Cassandra :)
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