Random Book List #340 (ends June 18)

[Barbara ★]

Completed and didn't like as much as the first book...too much teenage angst and high schooly stuff.

[Karina]

I'm reading The Summoning for Awakening.

[Fran, Moderator]

I finished Stargazer today 10/27. I liked it and will continue with the series. I'm intrigued by the twists and turns added in this one.

[Karina]

I just finished The Summoning for Awakening. I was torn between 3 and 4 stars, but ended up giving it 3. It was an ok read but not engrossing enough, but the last few chapters or so did pick up, so I'll read the next book in the series. I'm interested to know what happens in the next book.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

For Play of Passion, I read the novella Whisper of Sin from the anthology Burning Up. Despite its length, it was a pleasant read.

[taita]

I finished Dreaming of You today (10/30). I gave it 4 stars. I usually don't like the mouse-y heroine type but Sara was likeable. I LOVED Derek Craven and actually wanted to cry a couple of times when Kleypas described his despair. I wished she spent more time on the characters and I was a little dissatisfied with the ending for one of the characters (trying not to plant a spoiler here!) hence the less then perfect score.

[Joann]

I finished The Queen of the Damned yesterday and rated it 4 stars.

[Suzanne]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Random Book List #50

Duration: October 11 - November 8, 2011

Based on Alyson N..."

I finished City of Ghosts last night. This series is awesome, I love how flawed the main character is! A lot of the trouble she is in is her own fault, but I still feel for her and root for her! *****

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #55

Duration: November 15 - December 13, 2011

Based on Kiersten White's Supernaturally, Anne Rice's The Queen of the Damned, Claudia Gray's Stargazer, Lisa Kleypas' Dreaming of You and Stacia Kane's City of Ghosts, here is our new list:

Blue Fire by Janice Hardy

Bloodlines Richelle Mead (2)
Adriana -12/13
Barbara -12/12

Wildcat Fireflies by Amber Kizer

Duma Key by Stephen King

Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler (1)
Suzanne - 12/13

The Vampire Companion by Katherine Ramsland

Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris
Yz - Dead and Gone 11/27 ****
Vicky - Dead Reckoning 12/13 ****

Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor (1)
Valorie - 12/11 ****

The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz

Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue by Stephanie Laurens (1)
Joann - 11/28 ****

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

In Bed With the Devil by Lorraine Heath

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan

Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting

The Darkest Edge of Dawn by Kelley Gay
Vi - The Better Part of Darkness 12/13

[Kim]

Yeah!!! I am going to read Daughter of Smoke and Bone. My back up choice will be Bloodlines in case I can't find the other one.

[Grace]

In Bed With the Devil has been on my TBR for forever so I am definitely going with that one.

[Joann]

Hi Yz, I have a question. You have book covers for and . Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue by Stephanie Laurens is not actually listed in your post. I think The Van Alen Legacy is by Melissa de la Cruz not Stephanie Laurens. Would you please confirm which books should be in the list? Thanks!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Joann wrote: "Hi Yz, I have a question. You have book covers for and . [book:Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue|1..."

Good catch, Joann. Both books are on the list. I just fixed it.

[Joann]

Thank you, Yz!

[Sandra]

Damn, I just read Dead as a Doornail on 6th November.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Sandra wrote: "Damn, I just read Dead as a Doornail on 6th November."

You can always read the next book in the series.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I'm going to read Dead and Gone for Dead as a Doornail.

[Vicky]

I think I'm gonna try to get my hands on Dead Reckoning for Dead as a Doornail.

[Barbara ★]

I will read .

[Vi]

I think I'll read either: The Better Part of Darkness for The Darkest Edge of Dawn or Daughter of Smoke and Bone. Quite a number of interesting series books that I want to read!

[Joann]

I finished Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue yesterday. I have a weak spot for historical romances - 4 stars.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

In the weekend, I finished Dead and Gone for Dead as a Doornail. 4 stars.

[Irina]

I'm going to read:
First Drop of Crimson by Jeanine Frost

[Adriana]

Going to read Bloodlines

[Valorie]

I finished Daughter of Smoke and Bone and really enjoyed it, 4 stars!

[Vicky]

I just finished reading Dead Reckoning for Dead as a Doornail. I gave it 4***.

I had previously read books 2-9 in the course of a month and a half, and taken time away from the series before reading Dead in the Family - which I had a really hard time getting into for some reason I can't pinpoint.

I'm glad to say that Dead Reckoning had whatever Dead in the Family was missing that made me enjoy the series. I read all but the first 30-or-so pages in one sitting (until 4am!).

[Adriana]

Finished Bloodlines and it was really good! I'm definitely going to keep reading this series..

[Suzanne]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Goal: Read ONE book from the list within a four-week period. Post a brief commentary about the book you read.

Random Book List #55

Duration: November 15 - December 13, 2011

Based on Kierst..."

I've finished reading Fledgling today. It was alright. I'm not comfortable with the main character looking so young even though she's really old. It was an interesting book but it felt really dry, especially in audio form.

[Vi]

I managed to finish The Better Part of Darkness for The Darkest Edge of Dawn on December 13th. It was a good UF with more emphasis on action. I will pick up the next book in the series.

[Barbara ★]

I finished on 12/12 and thought it was ok but just a regurgitation of the Vampire Academy plot. I will not be continuing this series.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Random Book List #60

Duration: December 20, 2011 - January 17, 2012

Based on Richelle Mead's Bloodlines, here is our new list:

Inheritance by Christopher Paolini

Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton (1)
Joann - 1/3 ***

Reckoning by Lili St. Crow

The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin

I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore (1)
Joann - 1/15 ****

Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks
Mandy - Vampire Mine 1/1 ****
Dragana - How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire 1/8 ***

Tortured by Caragh O'Brien
Kim L. - Birthmarked 12/30 ***

Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton (1)
Suzanne - 1/15

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel (2)
Fran - 1/3 ****
Vi - 1/3 **

If I Die by Rachel Vincent (1)
Barbara - 1/4

Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter (2)
Adriana - 12/25 ***
Lexa - 12/27

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Participating and still deciding which book to choose. (:

[Vi]

I'll go with The Scorpio Races and as a backup Born at Midnight.

[Dragana]

I'm going to read How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire for 'Vamps and the City' by Kerrelyn Sparks.

[Joann]

It's a toss up between Micah and I am Number Four. If I have time, I may do both.

[Adriana]

I'm going to read Born at Midnight

[Alexis]

I'm going to read Infinite Days

[Fran, Moderator]

Can't decide between Born at Midnight and Infinite Days

[Vi]

Hey Fran, if you decide to go with Born at Midnight, then maybe can we do a buddy read? Let me know.

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Vi,
I will let you know, will try and get my hands on a copy, love to read it with you :)

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

Just finished reading Inheritance a few days early, 12/16/11, but I will post this anyway. I really enjoyed this book, gave it 5 stars. However, I was hoping it would end a little differently. This book was worth the long wait for it.

[Barbara ★]

I'm in for .

[Kim]

There are several books on this list I want to read, but I think I will go with Birthmarked for Tortured.

[Adriana]

Finished Born at Midnight It was an okay book. Not too much action and the whole love triangle thing started to piss me off in some parts I gave it a 3/5 stars.

[Alexis]

I finished Born at Midnight and found I really enjoyed it. I've been in a YA fiction mood recently which I think really helped me enjoy it. It wasn't really anything special though. It basically followed the same plot of every other paranormal YA romance out there.

[Kim]

I just finished reading Birthmarked for Tortured. I rated it 3 stars. I thought it was OK, but a little slow. I didn't really get invested in the characters so I don't think I will read anymore in the series.

[Mandy]

I read Vampire Mine in place of Vamps and the City - 4 stars. As usual, I found this entry in the series amusing and will continue to follow along in the battle between the Vamps and the Malcontents. (view spoiler)[I wonder what will happen now that Casimir is dead and Shana and her father are both Vamps? In this one, some of the minor characters had as big a life change as the romantic pair. Hmmm... I wonder if Shana's father will someday get his own book now that he's a Vamp? (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

Vi and I are starting Infinite Days today if anyone wants to join in :)

[Fran, Moderator]

I finished Infinite Days today 1/3. I really liked it- 4*. I will definitely be reading the next one when it comes out. Vi and I read it together but I think I liked it way more than she did, LOL.

[Vi]

Fran's right. I couldn't get past the inconsistencies in the plot. I rated it 2 stars. Finished 3 Jan as well.