Random Book List #340 (ends June 18)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #230

Duration: March 24 - April 21, 2015

Based on Burned by Karen Marie Moning and Curran POV Collection by Gordon Andrews, here is our new list:

Bound by Flames by Jeaniene Frost

Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout (1)
Yz - 4/5 ****

The Sculptor by Scott McCloud

Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop (1)
Suzanne - Written in Red 4/10 *****

Revenant by Larissa Ione

Dark Debt by Chloe Neill

Night Broken by Patricia Briggs

Angelfall by Susan Ee

Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black

Forged by Desire by Bec McMaster

Night Blade by J.C. Daniels

[Kim]

I am going to read for .

[Dragana]

That's a nice uf series Kim. :) I'm going to read for Angelfall by Susan Ee.

[Lauren]

Got a couple from this list on my TBR. I'll read and maybe

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

If i can finish for the previous list, I'm going to read for this one.

[Suzanne]

Random Book List #230

I read Written in Red by Anne Bishop and I gave it 5 stars!

OMG I loved this book! I normally tolerate the first book in a series because I know it's a lot of world building, but this has got to be the best first book of an Urban Fantasy series that I've read in a long time! I just freaking loved everything about this book, there was absolutely nothing that I didn't like about it. I now know what all they hype is about with Anne Bishop. This author rocks my socks off!!!

[Lauren]

Suzanne wrote: "Random Book List #230

I read Written in Red by Anne Bishop and I gave it 5 stars!

OMG I loved this book! I normally tolerate the first book in a series because I k..."

I couldn't agree with you more, Suzanne. It was one of my favorite books of 2014.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I read for this list and I thought it was a good ending for the series. Despite my rather lukewarm reception to the beginning of this series, I ended up liking it far more than I thought. 4 stars. 4/5

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #235

Duration: April 28 - May 26, 2015

Based on Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout and Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop, here is our new list:

Champion by Marie Lu (2)
Suzanne - Prodigy 5/12 ****
Yz -Prodigy 5/16 ****

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

Dark Intelligence by Neal Asher

In The Absence of Light by Adrienne Wilder

Erased by Jennifer Rush

Independence by Shelley Crane

Splintered by A.G. Howard

Boundary Crossed by Melissa F. Olson (1)
Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel - 5/25 ****

Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop

Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

Hot Blooded by Amanda Carlsson

Black Rook by Kelley Meade

[Kim]

I am going to read The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I'm going to read .

[Dragana]

, first book in series (can work for Independence) is kindle freebie.

I have already read Black Rook which was very nice uf, Vision in Silver was a great sequel (ahnd this is very good uf series too), Hot Blooded which was just ok for me and Dark Intelligence which was too militaristic sf for my taste.

I keep saying I will read something for these lists and I really love them but then other time limited challenges undermine me...

[Ezi]

I am in for . It on audio!

[Kim]

I won't be able to get The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer in time so I am going to switch to Splintered.

[Unidragonfrag]

Since the only one on the list I already have is Hex Hall, I'll try for that.

[Suzanne]

Random Book List #235

I finished reading Prodigy by Marie Lu and I gave it 4 stars. It's been awhile since I read the first book in this series, so it took awhile to get into the story again. I liked it though, the story is interesting, kind of similar to Hunger Games.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I finished last May 16. I thought it was an okay read. I'm not sure about how I feel about the addition of a love triangle. But I'm going to read the third book when I have a chance. 4 stars.

[Ezi]

I just finished . I really liked it 4-stars!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #240

Duration:June 2 - June 30, 2015

Based on Champion by Marie Lu, here is our new list:

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough

Rook by Sharon Cameron

The Whitechapel Fiend by Cassandra Clare

A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (1)
Vi - 6/25 ***1/2

ShutterGirl by CD Reiss

Across the Universe by Beth Revis (1)
Yz - A Million Suns 6/25 ****

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

Raging Star by Moira Young

Fragments by Dan Wells

[Kim]

I am going to give a try. I should be able to get it in time to read it.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I'm going to read and if I can get a copy maybe .

[Dragana]

And I just 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' - damn. It was pretty fun and surprisingly hot. If you are looking for a Beast and Beauty fantasy romance - go for it.

[Fran, Moderator]

I am going to read for this list.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Dragana wrote: "And I just 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' - damn. It was pretty fun and surprisingly hot. If you are looking for a Beast and Beauty fantasy romance - go for it."

Now, i'm encouraged to find a copy. : )

[Vi]

I finished a today, 25th. There were parts that were good, though it sorted of lagged now and then. There seems to be a setup for a Love Triangle which I'm not really fond of. I'm giving it 3.5 starts

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I read last June 25. It has been a while since I read the first book so it took me a bit to catch up but the plot continues to thicken. Hoping to find time soon to finish this trilogy. 4 stars.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #245

Duration:July 7 - August 4, 2015

Based on A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas and Across the Universe by Beth Revis, here is our new list:

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater (2)
Yz - Blue Lily, Lily Blue 7/14 *****
Suzanne - The Raven Boys 8/4 ***1/2

Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen (1)
Elizabeth - 8/3 ***1/2

Shattered by You by Nashoda Rose

Lead by Kylie Scott (1)
Ty - Deep 7/13 **

The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh (1)
Dragana - 7/31 ***1/2

Gathering Darkness by Morgan Rhodes (1)
Kim - Falling Kingdoms 7/25 *****

The Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

Acceptance by Jeff VanderMeer

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

The Revenge Playbook by Rachael Allen

Hourglass by Myra McEntire

Tempest by Julie Cross

[Kim]

I have been waiting for to come out, because I loved the first book in the series, but I don't think I will get it in time from the library for this list. So I am going to read for .

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I will be reading for this list.

[Ty]

read for - 2*

the worst of the four - the hero's doucheyness throughout the book made the happy ending unbelievable for me. It's 2 days after finishing and I still wanna bitchslap the dillhole.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Finished yesterday and I enjoyed it. Something about Stiefvater's prose is just so magical and lyrical, it is a delight to read. 5 stars.

[Kim]

I just finished . I loved it and rated it 5 stars. I will definitely read the rest of the books in the series.

[Dragana]

I'm reading for this list...

[Dragana]

And I finished on July 31st. 3.5 stars
I heard a lot of great things about this book so my expectation were pretty high, so I feel a bit let down after reading it.
Nice mystery, cute romance (although a love triangle - yuck) and amazing setting.
Everything is wonderfully different, but I needed more explanation for food and clothing since Arabian terms were not familiar to me (and I do not like to look at the dictionary at the end - too lazy).

[Elizabeth]

I just finished reading . Not as good as . A bit slow and too many plotlines but nonetheless a decent contemporary YA. 3.5 stars

[Suzanne]

Random Book List #245

I finished reading The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater and thought it was ok. I would've given it 3.5 stars, the book started out really slow for me and it didn't really pick up until the last third of the novel. She writes in a very dry voice and it gets kind of boring after awhile. She needs to insert some humor, I think she takes her novels a little too seriously. Tone down the angst.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #250

Duration: August 11 - September 8, 2015

Based on The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater, here is our new list:

Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult (1)
Suzanne - 9/8

Alive by Scott Sigler

Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost (2)
Mai - 8/16 ***
Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel - Halfway to the Grave 9/7 *****

Pale Kings and Princes by Cassandra Clare

The Hotter You Burn by Gena Showalter

Among the Ten Thousand Things by Julia Pierpoint

City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett

Sense of Deception by Victoria Laurie

The Novel Habits of Happiness by Alexander McCall Smith

Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake

Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers (1)
Elizabeth - Grave Mercy 9/6 ****

Night of Cake & Puppets by Laini Taylor (1)
Yz - 8/29 *****

[Ezi]

Can I get away with for Vlads book? BTW, once Burned is one of my all time fav bookcovers

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Can I get away with for Vlads book? BTW, once Burned is one of my all time fav bookcovers"

Hmm... they are considered different series despite the cross over of characters.. but why not...it is still the same author.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I'm reading .

[Ezi]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Can I get away with for Vlads book? BTW, once Burned is one of my all time fav bookcovers"

Hmm... they are considered di..."

YESSSSSSS! Then I am in for books 1&2 of Night Huntress

[Yvette]

The Hotter You Burn it been in my library for a while, guess it's time to start reading it. Gena Showalter was one of my first favorite author. It all started with the LOTU series.

[Mai]

I've read Once Burned and rated it ★★★. I like the Night Huntress series a lot better (mainly because I don't like Vlad that much) - still, it was interesting enough to continue with the other parts of the series.

[Elizabeth]

I'm going to read for

[Elizabeth]

I just finished listening to for and I enjoyed it very much. It was an intriguing story, featuring an assassin nun, both historical and fantasy, not a romance, although there was a romantic storyline. I'll definitely continue this series. 4*

[Ezi]

Elizabeth wrote: "I just finished listening to for and I enjoyed it very much. It was an intriguing story, featuring an assassin nun, both historical ..."

I loved Grave mercy too.

[Ezi]

Finished 9/7
★★★★★ for
I LOVE BONES!!!!
Halo Kitten

[Suzanne]

Random Book List #250

I finished Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and it was very different from her adult books. This one was happier than the previous book I read which was House Rules. I can't wait to read the next book in the series!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I read last Aug. 29. Very romantic and magical. I really like Mik and Zusana. 5 stars

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #255

Duration: September 15 - October 13, 2015

Based on Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost, here is our new list:

Silver in the Blood by Jessica Day George

Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter

Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater

Not Always a Saint by Mary Jo Putney

Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch

Fool's Quest by Robin Hobb

Starlight on Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs

The Copper Gauntlet by Holly Black

A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor

Weddings from Hell (anthology) (1)
Yz - 9/24 ****

Fury's Kiss by Karen Chance