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[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

HOORAY, US!!!!!!!

[CyberAlmu]

Hooray, triple threat! :D

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Thanks CA :)

[Amanda A]

I finished Shade for the ya-fantasy shelf yesterday. The basic premise of this book is a unique and intriguing concept that had me hooked from the beginning. Everyone born after a certain date (known as the Shift) can see and communicate with ghosts. The story revolves around Aura, who becomes torn between two love interests - her dead boyfriend Logan that she communicates with through his ghost form and a new classmate, Zach. I listened to this one on audio and once I started listening, I didn't want to stop. The world building is very interesting and leaves some unanswered questions that I'm hoping are resolved in the next book. Of course, the ending is a cliff hanger as well. At least I don't have to wait a whole year for the next book though. :-)

Finished 3/28
★★★★

[Michelle]

I finished Blood Promise today and I'm giving it 4 stars.

I found this one a tad predictable at times but at the same time it's my favourite of the series. It was good to see Rose away from everyone and her responsibilities. I felt as if her experiences in this one helped her grow up a little and lets face it she needed that... badly! I will see this series through to the end (I'm borrowing the next 2 from a friend) but I don't think I'll read the spin-off series.

And yay! for the stamp. Our bingo card is very pretty!

[Nici]

What is the spin off series?

[Amanda A]

Nici wrote: "What is the spin off series?"

The spin-off series is Bloodlines and the first book comes out in August

[Sherri]

Way to go Team!!

Great to see that Shade was a good read. I have that one and almost choose it as my YA_fantasy book this week. I've like Jeri Smith-Ready's other series and had hopes for this one. :-)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

YA Fantasy announced 26/3/11
Stamp Pending O 20

Sandra Storm Glass 2/4/11 ★★★★
Sassy Evermore 30/3/11 ★★★
Crystal S Catching Fire 30/3/11 ★★★★★
Amanda Shade 28/3/11 ★★★★
Shelleyrae Last Sacrifice
Sherri Almost to Die For 23/3/11 ★★★
Michelle Blood Promise 29/3/11 ★★★★
Nici Blood Promise

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

So far we are only team to have all 4 stamps, though Team 4ce is breathing down our necks. LOL.

So GO TEAM TRIPLE THREAT!!!!

[Nici]

Yay us!

[Rosina]

Way to go Triple Threat....4th stamp....Over at Team 4 we are trying to catch up....Congrats!!!

[Michelle]

Amanda wrote: "Nici wrote: "What is the spin off series?"

The spin-off series is Bloodlines and the first book comes out in August "

That's the one!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Thanks Zina :)

[♡ Sassy ~ Amy ♡]

I finished my YA Book on 3/30/11 I give it ★★★

It's a cross between Twilight, having similar character personalities & hair color (the red head bad girl to name 1) AND the Sweep series by Cate Teirnan. The ending explanation/death was so stupid, I just laughed. I mean COME ON! Reallly? Whatever. I think it would be a GREAT book for the teen scene, but forget it if you actually live with them! Don't go there.

I think we lose our lack of imagination as we get older that this book requires, and we live for fantasy that requires no logic. At the end of this book, I think it demanded slightly that you buy into this.

The main character not acting like a teen, was odd because he was 600 y/o?? seemed creepy if you don't conjure your own personality for him.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Good review, Amy. I think that one is buried somewhere on my TBR list. I think I'll just let it sit there a bit longer. :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Great review Amy, another YA book to steer clear of.

[Nici]

What is the Sweep series?

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Nici, I haven't read them, but they are

etc

I think they are up to book #15

[Nici]

Cool thanks!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Well Teamsters! I've started and it's going really well for a YA.

How's everyone else doing? We're halfway to our next stamp, yay!!!

[Shelleyrae]

Ill start mine tonight, halfway through another book that is due back at the library tomorrow :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I know how you feel, Shelleyrae, I've got one due Sunday and I haven't started it yet. Oops!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Ah, you can switch to your library read, Miss Sandra. >;) hehe

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Oh no you don't, you don't fool me Steph, HUH!! Said in high dudgeon. LOL

Poor library book, I've already had it for 7 weeks, and had to plead with the librarian to give me more time last week but she only gave me another 7 days. It wasn't like anyone else had reserved it. And it's not a bad book but I keep reading other stuff. But as soon as I finish Storm Glass I'll be on it.

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

I don't know...it's a tragedy to keep library books waiting...

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Not you too!! Don't think I'm not up to your tricks girlie. LOL.

[Michelle]

I have library books to read aswell. Need to add them to my list for this week, I didn't get as many read last month as I'd planned. Not to worry! It's a new month :)

[Crystal S]

I finished on 03/30/2011. I gave it ★★★★★. I loved it! It was not quite as gut-wrenching as the first or third in the series (I read Mockingjay immediately after finished Catching Fire), but it still packed an emotional wallop. Overall I absolutely loved the series and it's going on my keeper shelf. Despite breaking my heart practically every other page I want to read these books again. Also my romance novel addict's heart was less then thrilled with the way the books concluded (would have preferred less of a "Katniss is settling" feel to them.)

And there you go, two reviews for the price of one. Mostly because I read Catching Fire and Mockingjay so close together that they've blended in my mind.

[Sherri]

One more day to a new shelf! Doing my happy dance. :-D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL!! We are a wicked bunch, aren't we? >;)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Good on you Crystal!

Nearly finished Storm Glass, only 67 pages to go, a snap!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:p

[Steph, Serious series addict]

{Team Stats Updated}

[Steph, Serious series addict]

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

Happy Reading, Everyone!!

[Michelle]

Thanks, Steph!

I'm going to boot the computer up and have a look :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

YA Fantasy 2/4/11 ★★★★

Another great start to a series from Maria Snyder. This one is in the same world as the Study series.

We again meet Opal Cowen, apprentice magician glassmaker who is given a mission by the Master Magicians to see if see can figure out what is going wrong with the Stormdancer Clan orbs. Where we meet Kade, the Stormdancer.

Many minor characters from the Study series pop up and it is like meeting old friends again. Many adventures ensue for Opal, and she is joined by Ulrick, another misfit glassmaker, as well as her sister Mara.

Ms Snyder does a great adventure story arc and I think her books should appeal to a very wide audience.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Demon books, not sure which I'll pick yet. I've got 2 in April Challenges plus another I wouldn't mind reading that would be pretty quick.

I'm determined to finish my library book first though as it's due tomorrow after already being renewed past its capability. LOL. I was really hoping it would be on this shelf but alas its not.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Do you need to finish her Study series first before moving onto Glass, Sandra?

[Michelle]

I'm reading

I pre-ordered this one then lost it. I found it last week when I was decorating my bedroom. I almost bought another copy cause I really want to read it!
I'm just finishing up Darkness Everlasting then I might start it :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Michelle, I've been seeing a lot of Kara Gillian books around GR lately, are they good? Should I add them to my list? LOL

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Steph wrote: "Do you need to finish her Study series first before moving onto Glass, Sandra?"

Not strictly necessary, but if you can I would. No big surprises popped up during the telling of this story, but I don't know about the next 2 in the trilogy.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Ok, thanks. I think I have all the Study books, just need to read them. LOL!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I know how that is!!!! Did you put them in Fantasy Baseball? Good incentive to finish them if you did.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

YA Fantasy announced 26/3/11
Stamp Pending O 20

Sandra Storm Glass 2/4/11 ★★★★
Sassy Evermore 30/3/11 ★★★
Crystal S Catching Fire 30/3/11 ★★★★★
Amanda Shade 28/3/11 ★★★★
Shelleyrae Last Sacrifice
Sherri Almost to Die For 23/3/11 ★★★
Michelle Blood Promise 29/3/11 ★★★★
Nici Blood Promise



Demons announced 2/4/11
Stamp Pending B 1

Sandra still deciding
Sassy
Crystal S
Amanda
Shelleyrae
Sherri The Darkest Secret
Michelle Secrets of the Demon
Nici

[Michelle]

Sandra wrote: "Michelle, I've been seeing a lot of Kara Gillian books around GR lately, are they good? Should I add them to my list? LOL"

I really like them but they aren't your typical UF book. The first one read like a crime/murder novel with the paranormal elements almost secondary to the story. There is an overall story arc but the focus is usually on the case in question. It's a very interesting world, it has a slightly darker feel than normal but I thoroughly enjoyed them. I bought the first one as a pre-order as I was desperate for a change of pace and I've kept up with that tradition. The books are in my 'keep' pile. Certain parts still have me guessing - ulterior motives aren't easily worked out by the 2nd chapter... so yeah, I'm hooked! lol :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Sounds just like what I neeeeedddd!!!! Yay, more books to add to the tbr leaning tower of Sydney. Thanks Michelle, love a good mystery and dark to boot.

[Michelle]

Sandra wrote: "Sounds just like what I neeeeedddd!!!! Yay, more books to add to the tbr leaning tower of Sydney. Thanks Michelle, love a good mystery and dark to boot."

You're welcome! I gave the first one 5★ & the second 4★.

I'm scared with how quickly by TBR pile is growing, I didn't read much last year and I kept buying at my normal pace so it got huge! Not that it's stopping me adding to the pile I'm just changing over to kindle books where possible except for my absolute favourites as I'm running out of room! lol

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I know the feeling, I keep buying (don't tell hubby but 19 books come in the post this week *gasp*) but I can't read that fast.

Hubby brought home a new bookshelf for me, out of the blue, a couple of weeks ago and its just about full, even at double depth. (Its a 6 x 3 ft one or 1800 x 900 mm)

I've added the first 4 Kara Gillians to the list.

[Michelle]

Sandra wrote: "I know the feeling, I keep buying (don't tell hubby but 19 books come in the post this week *gasp*) but I can't read that fast.

Hubby brought home a new bookshelf for me, out of the blue, a coupl..."

Lol... My hubby freaked out last week when one of my bookshelves snapped... yeah, I put a few too many books on it! :) Unfortunately it was my tbr shelf. If that's not a hint to get reading I'm not sure what is!

I only bought 7 this week but I pre-ordered another 11. Although it's Saturday again and that's my kindle buying day! I limit myself to one day a week and 8 books or I wouldn't stop. Although 1 click buying is hellish as I always lose track :(