R1 TEAM THREAD: Team Orange - Orange You Glad We Finally Have a Name

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on your chip Crushers!

[Vivian]

Thanks! You too, D1 is a good slot, right ;)

[Nici]

I am already thinking about where This put our next chip!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:) Go, Nici!

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

As long as you realize that you may have to make adjustments when we choose the spot you thought you wanted!

[Alyssa]

Congrats, Orange Crush! (Totally makes me want a soda....) *lights a firecracker to celebrate with a quick breath of fire* Oooooh.... That was a pretty one!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Certainly couldn't hurt to think ahead, yah? *Oops, wrong team, sorry* ;)

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

Yeah - what Alyssa said!

Oh....and here are some lovely flowers to celebrate your accomplishment. Snapdragons, of course!

[Shelleyrae]

Yay Orange Crush :)

Magic Slays just arrived in the mail today ..hanging on to it in the hope that it will fit the next category!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yay! Me too (waiting for next categories) It's calling me ... read me, read ME, READ ME! Like the Tell-Tale Heart or something. Kate with her way to big boobs and hidden sword, Curran with his Alpha stare ...

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

That's it torture me!! I'm still waiting, though if Shelleyrae's got hers, then mine can't be too far away. I hope.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:( Sorry, purely unintentional. I'm actually pullin' off some wicked self-torture by waiting to read it. Hope yours is a driveway away. ;)

[Shelleyrae]

Sandra wrote: "That's it torture me!! I'm still waiting, though if Shelleyrae's got hers, then mine can't be too far away. I hope."

I ordered three other books at the same time as Magic Slays and the other three all appeared on different days before Magic Slays did - go figure lol
Hope it gets to you soon!

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Sandra wrote: "That's it torture me!! I'm still waiting, though if Shelleyrae's got hers, then mine can't be too far away. I hope."

Oh snap Sandra, mine is about a week away and it's killing me.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yep, I'm the same Shelleyrae. I've even received books posted 4 days later than MS. All fingers & toes are crossed.

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

I have mine...but am just starting Magic Bleeds today!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Enjoy Judithe, its so good.

I want to read it again for the 1st time. LOL.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

YAY! Definitely enjoy! Ditto, Sandra. This will definitely be a series I'll re-read. Maybe after MS when we have to wait .... too long probably ... for the next one.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yep, sounds like a plan!!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Maybe we can do a group or anybody-join-in buddy read? ;)

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

So....the stack of papers to grade is still staring at me...but Kate & Curran (view spoiler)[had sex...lots and lots of sex...as far as description goes, I've read much more explicit, but the build up to this~3 novels worth~definitely added to the heat...whew! (hide spoiler)]. I want to just ignore the papers and finish the novel...then move immediately on to MS...but feel like a drug addict knowing that's my last fix for MONTHS so I should savor it...or end up going crazy because it's gone! Aghhhhhhhh

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

ROFLMAO!

Group re-read or buddy read sounds fine!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

ROFL!! So funny, Judithe. I hear ya on the spoiler ;) Hawt!

Yay! Kate & Curran re-read! Most excellent! I'm all excited and I have even read the recent book yet. LOL!

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

Whew! That was soooo gooooood! MS is next...if Mr. Randomizer flubs and calls a category that it WON'T fit in, gonna kick...oh, maybe I should be groveling rather than threatening?

BTW, I'm up for the K&C re-read!

[Vivian]

Hope Mr. Randomizer is kind to y'all this week. I don't know how you can have MS in your hands and not read it!! After the last two books, Curran has definitely moved up in book-boyfriend rankings :D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! It's burning a hole in my bookcase, that's for sure! Come on, Mr. Randomizer, take pity ...

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I was gonna ask Orangers, whether you'd decided on a name? One of us mods can edit it for you but you gotta tell us what you want!

[Daffodil]

Looks like MS is going to be a popular choice in the next round, IF Mr. Randomizer does the right thing. I don't know how many times I've picked it up and then put it back down on the top of my TBR telling myself to wait until this weekend. I do know I won't be able to wait another week, regardless of what happens with the C4 choice.


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I have an idea for your team:

Orange you glad we finally picked a name

;D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LMAO Daffodil!

I'm with you on MS. It's this weeks CC4 book or just 'cuz I gotta. Either way, baby's getting read next week!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Since everyone has finished their Week 1 reads, thought I'd announce the next wk's cats a little early. :) Happy Reading!

This Week's Categories Are:
1. Cover Color: Yellow
2. Setting: Urban**

You may choose to pick a book using both or either category. Be sure to include your cover, if using that category.

** When picking books using 'setting: urban', please keep in mind this is not referring to UF, but books in an urban setting.

ur·ban
1. Of, relating to, or located in a city.
2. Characteristic of the city or city life.

[Nici]

i am going to read Bloodfever which takes place in Dublin.

[Shelleyrae]

Woohoo that has gotta mean Magic Slays counts! Guess what I'll be reading! : D

[Kristen]

I just received a galley of and I'm dying to read it. It's "urban" - set in Brooklyn.

[Vivian]

Ooh, new categories! How exciting. I'm going to read . Chicago is Urban :)

[Vivian]

2nd Categories (June 11):
1. Cover Color: Yellow
2. Setting: Urban

4/4 complete

√ Shelleyrae - Magic Slays June 12 ★★★★★
√ Vivian - Death Masks June 13 ★★★★
√ Nici - Bloodfever June 13 ★★★★
√ Kristin - The Astral: A Novel June 14 ★★★★★

[Nici]

LOL Vivian! I was the first to post my decision. it takes place in Dublin

[Kristen]

Daffodil wrote: "Looks like MS is going to be a popular choice in the next round, IF Mr. Randomizer does the right thing. I don't know how many times I've picked it up and then put it back down on the top of my TB..."

Love the name!!! "Orange you glad we picked a name!"

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! It's very fitting at this point. :)

YAY! Another MS reader! Fun! Lots of us this go 'round.

Happy Reading!
{Team Stats Updated}

[Shelleyrae]

Ahh loved it, Magic Slays rocks with all fan girl sqee'ness. Just completely ignored my family for hours to read it straight through. If you have have been waiting - don't! I give it five stars! 12th June

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yay! I'm now 45% through it and almost glad RL keeps getting in the way. It's helping me slow down and savour it when I really want to devour it! :) Glad you enjoyed it, I'm loving it so far.

[Vivian]

Sorry Nici! I saw your post, because I remember thinking you better have the next books on hand because the cliffhangers are killer, then probably just didn't scroll up when posting. I plead lack of sleep as an excuse. Fixing it now.

[Alyssa]

At this point, I would say your guys name should be.... Orange you wonderin' when we're gonna pick a name.... Hee hee.... :-P

[Daffodil]

LOL!

[Shelleyrae]

Vivian wrote: "Sorry Nici! I saw your post, because I remember thinking you better have the next books on hand because the cliffhangers are killer, then probably just didn't scroll up when posting. I plead lack o..."

And mark mine as done Viv :)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Game Changes: Let's shake it up a bit, shall we? <<--- Read the update here

[Nici]

I finished Bloodfever four stars. You were right, the cliff hanger is a doozie! I do have the next book but I need to finish Daughter of the Saints: Growing Up in Polygamy

[Vivian]

I assume June 13 as date funished? The polygamy book sounds interesting, added it to tbr.

ETA: Could everyone please add date finished reading, because of different time zones/posting some time after finished, it helps me from making guesses, thanks :)

Yay for the change to two chips next week. It'll keep the game interesting!

[Vivian]

Finished Death Masks. June 13, ****

This might be the turning point in the series for me (most people say books 3 or 4 although my reasoning is totally different, lol), but this was the first one where I didn't work myself into a stressful state over Harry getting himself almost killed every other chapter. Progress! Pretty formulaic books - Harry gets case, case ends up dragging him into the world of supernatural baddies trying to destroy the world, he gets himself almost killed repeatedly, then saves the world, but it's all really interesting still. Lots of fun, Harry's humor/sarcasm is entertaining, and it's so action-packed, you can never find a good stopping point.

[Shelleyrae]

I included my date but you must have missed it

"Ahh loved it, Magic Slays rocks with all fan girl s
qee'ness. Just completely ignored my family for hours to read it straight through. If you have have been waiting - don't! I give it five stars! 12th June"

[Kristen]

Finished: 6/14 The Astral: A Novel

Rating: FIVE STARS!

Review: I could not put this book down. It's the story of Harry Quirk (whose name fits him very well) who has just been kicked out of his home by his wife, Luz. He struggles to get on his feet and keep some semblance of family. His daughter is a freegan and his son becomes member of a religious cult. Christensen does a beautiful job of keeping the story moving through Harry's voice and twists. LOVED IT!