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R2 TEAM THREAD: Team #3 Triple Threat [SECOND PLACE]
Sherri, we need your review for Eternal Rider.
Crystal S wrote: "I finished my book a few minutes ago. 
(04/14/11) ★★★★★ I really enjoyed it. I wasn't crazy about the first in the trilogy, The Summoning, and hone..."
The third book is the best! I even wrote right after I read it and asked for more. It was right after the third book came out. She wrote back and said "No, read the Bitten series" and wrote back a few monthes after that and said she was adding another book. The last one (3rd) was so open ended, it needed more! It was a trilogy, but I guess the fourth may be an addition, or a slight branch to a new series?? I don't know. I'm kind of afraid.
Not surprised you're afraid after what's been said about the Mortal Instruments additional books. LOL.I must admit that I would read more of Clay & Elena if I could get hold of the books at the library, but that's all I'm admitting to. :D
Oh crap, I knew I forgot something. I'll write something up at lunch.
I will finish my book tonight but it may be tomorrow morning before I can post a review.
by Larissa IoneUrban Fantasy Shelf
April 15, 2011 - ★★★★★
Eternal Rider is an exciting new entry from Larissa Ione. Those of us that mourned the loss of the Demonica series can rejoice! Ms. Ione brings the expert world building, terrific characters and the deep personal relationships that she developed in the in the Demonica series to these books.
Cara Thornhart is a holistic animal healer who answers her door one night to treat an injured animal. That event will change her life. Ares has lived thousands of lifetimes. As one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, he and his siblings are immortal and each must face the eventuality that they may be the destroyer(s) of mankind.
Ares arrives at Cara's door tracking something that he must get back or face the possibility of turning evil and dooming the world. When the object is not there, he involves himself into her life with the hope that he can retrieve the object, which appears to have tied itself to Cara. Unfortunately, Cara becomes even more entangled in Ares fate and he is faced with protecting and losing that which is most important to him.
Ares and Cara’s relationship develops fairly quickly. Cara is faced with a life altering event that forces her to address and accept her attraction to Ares and he faces the possibility of becoming his worst nightmare. They jump into their relationship, which is hot and steamy, but appears realistic to me.
All of the characters are wonderful in this book, even the secondary ones. The witty banter and dialog keeps this dark novel from becoming too dark. My favorite secondary character is Thanatos. I loved his dry wit and can’t wait for his book. Although, Hal the demonhound with halitosis, is a close second favorite character.
As Ares, Cara, Thanatos, Limos and Hal race toward saving the world, the action is fast paced and tense. The battle(s) between the siblings and their brother Reseph, who has turned evil and become Pestilence, is sometimes violent but heartfelt at the same time.
Overall, I would highly recommend this book to all the paranormal romance readers that enjoy a bit of urban fantasy and sexual dominance thrown in. Highly recommended if you enjoyed the Demonica series previously.
YAY!! "Those of us that mourned the loss of the Demonica series can rejoice! Ms. Ione brings the expert world building, terrific characters and the deep personal relationships that she developed in the in the Demonica series to these books. " So happy to hear that, Sherri. :D Really looking forward to that one.Great review. Love "the demonhound with halitosis" LOL!
Thanks Sherri, I'm ordering Eternal Rider, so I'm not reading your review but real glad you liked it. LOL.No worries Amanda :)
Steph has said new shelf will probably be announced tonight our time, so in the next few hours. So keep checking :D
I have had a busy week and haven't finished my book as yet. Will most likely finish tonight. I'm back at work but will check in for the shelf.
No worries Michelle, it must of been hectic going back to work after so long. New routines to establish & kids to placate.
It has been hard, especially with Finlay off school too. He doesn't handle change well. I'm knackered! :)I wasn't too keen on Bitten, I have Broken too and I've tried twice to read it but each time I've had to put it down and I just can't. I hate not finishing books either!
I asked Larissa where I could sign up for my own Hellhound pup! I think everyone's loving Hal :) Glad you enjoyed it Sherri.
The Mortal Instruments squicked me... I read the first 2 and I didn't even rate the second one, my friend Carlyn felt the same way too. A lot of people love them though.
I'm glad it wasn't just me that was less-than-thrilled with Bitten. I've enjoyed Armstrong's YA enough that I might pick that series back up, but not right now.
Just checking in to see if we have a new shelf. Heading out to the bar and roller derby!
Enjoy yourself, Sherri! Sounds like fun :)
Finished 4/16
★★★★
This was another action packed installment in the Night Huntress series. Cat and Bones are entertaining, as always, even as they face threats that secrets from Cat's past pose to their relationship. I really liked that more background details are divulged about some of the secondary characters (Spade, Vlad, Mencheres) and hope to learn even more about them in future books and the spin-off series. I might read the spin-off series before moving on to #5 after seeing some of the lower ratings/reviews for it. I still love this series though and hope the author keeps the books coming!
Yay Amanda, I love Cat & Bones. I would read the spin offs next if I was you, go in with an open mind. I quite like them, maybe others were just missing Cat & Bones being the focus. Interesting, Steph said we'd get the shelf early, maybe her computer problems have resurfaced.
I feel like I got ants in my pants waiting foe the next shelf
LOL! I'm sorry, ladies! Got busy, busy yesterday and just now gettin' to shelf announcement. Stand by ---- it's on its way!
Our next shelf is here! Happy Reading, Everyone!Our Next Shelf is: 'paranormal-fiction'
DIRECT LINK: 'paranormal-fiction'
Good to know, rather that than computer glitches!!
Yay, Paranormal Fiction, bound to be plenty of good ones on that shelf.Happy picking everyone!
I've got a bunch of anthologies TBR and a couple in challenges, was wondering if I should pick one too, Nici. But, even though I buy them, I always have a hard time actually reading them. :\ I'm always wondering if I'll miss out on a good side story if I don't buy them. LOL!Happy Reading, Threat³!
I'll be reading
I have to read it for another challenge, so it works out well
Urban Fantasy Shelf announced 9/4/11Stamp Received 18/4/11 G 18
Sandra Unholy Magic 15/4/11 ★★★★
Sassy Bitten 13/4/11 ★★★★
Crystal S The Awakening 14/4/11 ★★★★★
Amanda Destined for an Early Grave 16/4/11 ★★★★
Shelleyrae Highborn 12/4/11 ★★★★
Sherri Eternal Rider 12/4/11 ★★★★★
Michelle Another One Bites the Dust 17/4/11 ★★★
Nici River Marked 10/4/11 ★★★★★
Paranormal Fiction Shelf announced 17/4/11
Stamp Pending G 15
Sandra Another One Bites the Dust 18/4/11 ★★★★
Sassy
Crystal S
Amanda Kitty and the Silver Bullet
Shelleyrae Bitten to Death
Sherri Pale Demon
Michelle Linger
Nici Inked
Nici wrote: "I have to read it for another challenge, so it works out well"Definitely a + when you can cross challenge your reads. :)
I actually think I have cross challenged all of my bingo reads: )
I always do Nici. There is always so many books to choose from on the shelves that are picked, that I've got to choose between which challenge is due first.
Mine are all year long ones, which other challenges are you doing?
Speaking of challenges ... that reminds me. About that time again, I'll post May minis and a new longer one this coming week. :D
Nici the best way to describe my challenges is to give you the link to Challenges R Us. LOL.Sandra's Challenge list so far for 2011
Yay, Jaz is getting a good run in this challenge.
Sandra wrote: "Yay, Jaz is getting a good run in this challenge."I am relieved to find it each time - it gives me a legitimate excuse to read it when my review pile is teetering LOL
I'm going to read
as I need to get it back to the library
Michelle, I've updated you. Hope you enjoy it, but don't forget Jaz baby.
I'll hopefully finish that after I've bathed the kids, I was too tired last night. It's going to take time to get used to 10 hour shifts again :)
I can't even begin to imagine that :) As long as she hasn't been forgotten, I'm happy. LOL
My goodness Sandra! That's a lot of challenges. I am also doing the back to the future challenge
Sherri, its a great book, I hope you enjoy it
Excellent choice Sherri! It's a bit slow to start but once it picks up... :)And the one you've been waiting for...
I'm giving
3★ Not as good as the first installment but still enjoyable. I was slightly disappointed there wasn't more too her undercover job. I'm going to stick with these though as I do enjoy Jaz :) And I really want to know what happens next with Vayl!
Sorry to keep you waiting.
CONGRATULATIONS, Triple Threat! You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'urban-fantasy'.
[Your new BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
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But I haven't read any more of them and probably won't just because I'd have to buy them cause my library has no Kelley Armstrongs. And I'm not willing to spend money when I disliked the 1st one so much.
But I'm glad the YA one turned out so well. :)