R2 TEAM THREAD: Team #6 Sixie Chicks [FIRST PLACE]

[Alyssa]

I'm going to read for my paranormal shelf.

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

Like everyone's books! Love IAD, enjoyed The Edge series this month, Dracula is just a forever-fave...:D

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

I1: Shelf 3 '_paranormal'


1/8 Read

1. Judithe: is reading Pale Demon
2. Jackie M: will read On the Edge
3. Heather: Read A Hunger Like No Other Post #249
4. Celine: will read Darkness Becomes Her
5. Miss: will read Pale Demon
6. Nairabell: will read A Werewolf in Manhattan
7. Alyssa: pending
8. Zaanodes: will read Dracula

I1 Books Read:


TBR I1 Books:

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

{Updates & Completed Shelves}
Sixie Chicks Stat Sheet

Free Space: 5/8 Read
G4: 8/8 Read Stamp Received
I2: 7/8 Read
I1: 1/8 Read

[Steph, Serious series addict]

moving it a bit further up on my TBR list ... ;)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

{Team Stats Updated}

[Zaanodes]

Judithe wrote: "...Dracula is just a forever-fave...:D"

I have never read it. I haven't read a LOT of the classics. I recently got a Kindle and have downloaded several freebie classics that I have wanted to read fore a long time.

I have been involved with several challenges here on GR that I haven't read any of them yet. This is my first! Yay!!!

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

Ohhhh! Idea for a new challenge! LOL! I have a bunch on my phone (of course, I added Kindle & Aldiko) that I still haven't gotten to. Hope you enjoy it!

[Zaanodes]

Judithe wrote: "Ohhhh! Idea for a new challenge!"

And a lot of classics are FREE ebooks!!!!

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

YES! It's so wonderful!

[Nairabell]

I'm all done with my shifter book , which was good but not as awesome as my other bingo books. My review is here.

[Jackie M]

I have finished my Free Space book.
Web of Lies read 3/21/2011 4 stars.
I really like how Gin comes across as a real bad girl but underneath it all she's just a softy. It's amazing how emotionally strong she is and I can't wait to see what happens next.

[Cee]

I loved Dracula! It's completely different from contemporary vampire fiction, but it's still a great story. Hope you enjoy it (:

I finished Darkness Becomes Her for my paranormal bookshelf.

Gave it 4 stars, it was pretty awesome. It was a refreshing change from other YA books, the heroine isn't some wimpy angsty kid, but a 17-yo that knows how to do roundhouse kicks and handle a gun. There was quite some Greek mythology as background which I thought was pretty awesome. Overall a great fast-paced read.

I'll write up a nice big review sometime tomorrow ^^

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

Nairabell wrote: "I'm all done with my shifter book ..."

You're on your paranormal read, so I'll just list it under that for you :D Sorry you didn't like it so much!

Glad you enjoyed yours, Jackie M. & Celine! Lots of us are finding 4 stars so far in this challenge!

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

{Updates & Completed Shelves}
Updated to Post #263
Sixie Chicks Stat Sheet

Free Space: 6/8 Read
G4: 8/8 Read Stamp Received
I2: 7/8 Read
I1: 3/8 Read

[Miss]

Finished Pale Demon late last night, 03/22, 5 stars.

This book was amazing, the best in the series yet, the pace felt less rushed, although there are a lot of things happening, Rachel seems more in control of her powers and her life. She's also less judgemental and sweeter and the author gets to explore her relationship with other characters more. I loved that Trent was such a big presence in this book, he's my favourite character, also there are revealing glimpses of Al and the never-after. The ending was beautiful :), can't wait for the next book!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

{Team Stats Updated}

[Nairabell]

Judithe wrote: "Nairabell wrote: "I'm all done with my shifter book ..."

You're on your paranormal read, so I'll just list it under that for you :D Sorry you didn't lik..."

Oops - yep I meant paranormal. This is why I don't usually miss my morning coffee - bad things happen!

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

Homicidal tendencies if I don't get my morning coffee...and you had better not even THINK of touching that pot until I've poured mine...so, no prob! I absolutely understand!

@Miss=I'm close to halfway through...been thinking it's a 5* for me, too! I don't want to read it too fast, but also am dying to know what happens!

Updates later! FYI, that makes 4/8 for paranormal=halfway there!

[Miss]

Judithe, it gets better towards the end, I didn't want to finish it and I had to reread some passages immediately after. Can't wait to hear what you thought of it too.:)

[Jackie M]

I have finished my paranormal book.
One the Edge Read 3/22/2011 4 stars.
Wow! I really enjoyed this book. I had a hard time putting it down. Ilona Andrews is definitely one of my top ten favorite authors.
Rose is one tough cookie who has had some hard knocks in life. She is only 21 and raising her two brothers while trying to put food on the table and keep them safe. She always puts others before herself and nothing good comes from it. One word pretty much sums up Rose and that is survivor.

[Miss]

Glad you liked it Jackie, the next book, Bayou Moon is even better.:)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

{Team Stats Updated}

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Miss wrote: "Glad you liked it Jackie, the next book, Bayou Moon is even better.:)"

Ditto!

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

I have to agree on that!


(BTW, will get team stats updated tonight...trying to read, and prepare for classes...eek!)

With Jackie M.'s post, we're at 5/8 for I1: paranormal.

[Zaanodes]

Paranormal, I1, Dracula, 3/22, 4 7/8 stars, I will have to admit that I never want to hear the phrase "Poor dear Mina" again (the reason for 7/8 instead of a full 5). I tried hard to not let the cachet of "Classic", the edition (ebook typos!), the archaic language (used that dictionary a lot! didn't always help, no internet at home, my print dictionary MIA ), or other people' opinions influence my opinion. That said...

Wow!

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

LOL! Love your review!

[Zaanodes]

Judithe wrote: "LOL! Love your review!"

I aim to please!!

[Laura Lulu]

Lol Zaanodes @ 4 7/8. :)

[Zaanodes]

Laura Lulu wrote: "Lol Zaanodes @ 4 7/8. :)"

Yeah, "Poor dear Mina" REALLY got to me!!

[Cee]

Lol, I know what you mean with the poor Mina's. Love the 4 7/8 rating!

I'm glad you liked it (:

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

Here are the long-promised updates!

Our three pending stamps are very close --happy reading everyone!

Sixie Chicks Stat Sheet

Free Space: 6/8 Read
G4: 8/8 Read Stamp Awarded
I2: 7/8 Read
I1: 6/8 Read

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

Shelf Status Updates: Updated to Post #281 on 3/24/11

Free Space: Shelf n/a Free Space Rules

6/8 Read

1. Judithe: Read Right Hand Magic Post #217
2. Jackie M: Read Web of Lies Post #262
3. Heather: Read Night's Cold Kiss Post #120
4. Celine: will read Darkfever
5. Miss: Read Black Dust Mambo Post #160
6. Nairabell: Read Dying Bites Post #148
7. Alyssa: will read Fallen
8. Zaanodes: Read Death's Mistress Post #180

Free Space Books Read:


TBR Free Space Books:





I2: Shelf 2 Shifters

7/8 Read

1. Judithe: Read Flirt Post #175
2. Jackie M: Read Slave to Sensation Post #204
3. Heather: Read Kitty and the Midnight Hour Post #190
4. Celine: will read Stray
5. Miss: Read Visions of Heat Post #228
6. Nairabell: Read Pleasure Unbound Post #214
7. Alyssa: Read Playing With Fire Post #206
8. Zaanodes: Read The Beast in Him Post #181

I2 Books Read:


TBR I2 Books:


I1: Shelf 3 '_paranormal'


6/8 Read

1. Judithe: is reading Pale Demon
2. Jackie M: Read On the Edge Post #271
3. Heather: Read A Hunger Like No Other Post #249
4. Celine: Read Darkness Becomes Her Post #263
5. Miss: Read Pale Demon Post #266
6. Nairabell: Read A Werewolf in Manhattan Post #261
7. Alyssa: will read The Dead Girls' Dance
8. Zaanodes: Read Dracula Post #276

I1 Books Read:


TBR I1 Books:

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Loved the rating, Zaanodes! :)

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

3/24/11 5★

Rachel's road trip to hell (or the ever-after) is thrilling, funny, touching and irritating. The story begins a bit slowly, and gains momentum, until you just can't put it down.

Trent's tight-lipped secretiveness was the most irritating aspect, and it made me want to reach in the book and shake him! However, it was also fascinating to learn more about him, and see him up close and personal throughout the story. That was one of the reasons I loved this book, those close-up glimpses in their character and their relationships with each other. Rachel's sarcastic wit and the gang's banter had me laughing at times, punctuating the intense action...and the action was fantastic. Seemingly impossible situations that somehow they overcame or muddled through, leading to an intriguing, but very satisfying end.

A few books ago, I had lost interest in Rachel and the Hollows, but can't stand not to "finish" a series. The last couple of books were really good, and this one just falls under fantastic. I can't wait to pick up the next one! Thanks to Ms. Harrison for a world filled with characters that are becoming even more intriguing!

Thanks also to Net Galley and HarperCollins for providing this ARC. This is one book I will be picking up at the bookstore as well to keep in my permanent collection!

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

Mini Update:

Sixie Chicks Stat Sheet

Free Space: 6/8 Read
G4: 8/8 Read Stamp Awarded
I2: 7/8 Read
I1: 7/8 Read

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Judithe wrote: " 3/24/11 5★"

Yay! :D Glad you liked it!

[Josie]

Glad you liked it too! Just started that series the other day and although didn't read your review (didn't want to risk any spoilers) I'm glad Trent is around ((view spoiler)[yeah he might've tried to kill her but there was just something about him that I liked (hide spoiler)]). Excited to continue :D

[Alyssa]

I finished for my Free Space read.

I couldn't decide whether I thought this book deserved 4 stars or 5 stars, so I'm just going to split the difference and give it 4.5 stars.

Fallen was good. I enjoyed it. I haven't read many stories with angels. So, I would say this was a good one to read to dip my toes into the water.

I was kind of unsure about what was going on during the first half of the book. I guess now that I've finished it I get why. I wondered why things didn't get explained earlier, but since we're following Luce's thoughts, we can't know what she doesn't know ahead of time. Took me the whole book to figure it out. There's still a lot that Luce doesn't know about Daniel and the rest of her friends at the end off the book. So, I'm excited to read as soon as I get a chance. Like Luce, I want to know more about what's going on.

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Judithe wrote: " 3/24/11 5★

Rachel's road trip to hell (or the ever-after) is thrilling, funny, touching and irritating. The story begins a bit slowly, and gains momentum, until you..."

So, I've read the first one and started the second, got 100 pages or so in, but I just couldn't get into it. I had given up on the series, but I keep seeing everyone reading the series on the SOS boards. I'm wondering if the series picks up or do I need to be patient and it will all be worth it?

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Hard to say, Heather. I can see why the series isn't for everyone. For me though it got better as it went along. Kim has a way of over-explaining (sometimes) but overall I have really enjoyed the series - it's been a long time favorite of mine, so I'm a bit biased.

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

I lost interest in it, too...but can't remember which book. I heard lots of good reviews, so gave it a shot. The series improved for me, and now it's on my automatic pre-order...give it a couple more if you can, and see how you like it then!

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

Mini Update #2 for today!:

Sixie Chicks Stat Sheet

Free Space: 7/8 Read
G4: 8/8 Read Stamp Awarded
I2: 7/8 Read
I1: 7/8 Read

[Miss]

We're really close to our stamps!
Happy you liked Pale Demon Judithe, I too can't wait for the next book, 2012 is too far away.:)
Heather, the series does get better and at 9 books and counting it is a serious commitment of one's time but I have a feeling Kim Harrison will make it worth it for her readers with a fabulous ending (there are still 3-4 books to go). I also lost interest around book 6 or 7, but I'm really glad I continued.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Super close! :)

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

:D

Happy Saturday...looking forward to our new shelf!!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yay! New Shelf Day! :) I'll be posting the new shelf later this evening.

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Thanks for the input everyone, I will try book #2 again, though there are so many new books coming out this spring for many of my favorite series it might take a while to get to that again :)

[Alyssa]

I finished for the paranormal shelf. Gave it 4 stars.

Here's my review:

Holy crap! Evil vamps, biker vamp hunters, creepy college guys, crazy chicks, zombies, etc.... This book has it all.

I bet Claire didn't think all that crazy stuff was going to happen when she decided to go to school in Morganville. I nearly forgot half the time that the real reason she is there is to go to school. Doesn't seem like she gets to classes a whole lot.

I enjoyed the book. Claire had quite a few different problems to solve in this one. Luckily, she's pretty smart and resourceful. Love her. Love Shane too. Boy sure has a bunch of problems though. Heck. I love them all. Eve and her Goth-ness and poor Michael, the four of them make a great little family. Can't wait to read the next one.

Stamp time! :-D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Glad you enjoyed your book, Alyssa! Good review. :)

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