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message 201: by Vivian (new)

Vivian (_vivian) | 1934 comments Sorry guys for the delay! Finished my read.

Another One Bites the Dust
June 22, ***

I read the first book a few months back, and wasn't overly impressed. I'm glad I gave it another try. This one was a lot of fun. The interaction between the team is probably what made the book for me. Lots of great dialogue and lol humor. Hope the series continues in the upward trend.

Team - feel free to post the chips! I like your idea Shelleyrae, so go for it :)


message 202: by Shelleyrae (new)

Shelleyrae at Book'd Out | 346 comments Ok ladies I placed our requests!


message 203: by Daffodil (new)

Daffodil (daffodil--ripcranberry) | 2098 comments Good choice ladies. Way to block those Dragons.

Oh, by the way. You might want to duck!


message 204: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments CONGRATULATIONS, Orange You Glad...!
Your chips have been placed in your requested spots.

[The updated game board can be viewed on here ]

Good Job!! :D


message 205: by Shelleyrae (last edited Jun 22, 2011 05:08PM) (new)

Shelleyrae at Book'd Out | 346 comments There you go girls, we crushed the hopes of the dainty bluebelles and those pesky dragons! Go us!


message 206: by Kristen (new)

Kristen  (k10bentley) | 422 comments Nice work. I'm ready for the next catagories.


message 207: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments This Week's Categories Are:
1. Cover Image: dagger/knife/sword
2. Title or Series Word: Magic

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


message 208: by Shelleyrae (last edited Jun 24, 2011 06:20PM) (new)

Shelleyrae at Book'd Out | 346 comments My choice would come under :
2. Title or Series Word: Magic

Destiny Kills which is the first in the Myth and Magic series by Keri Arthur

Destiny Kills (Myth and Magic, #1) by Keri Arthur


message 209: by Kristen (new)

Kristen  (k10bentley) | 422 comments Mine in is the same category. Time to try another new series:

Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, #2) by Ilona Andrews


message 210: by Shelleyrae (new)

Shelleyrae at Book'd Out | 346 comments The Kate Daniels series is my fav UF Kristen - enjoy it!


message 211: by Vivian (last edited Jun 25, 2011 12:22AM) (new)

Vivian (_vivian) | 1934 comments Love the world-building in Kate Daniels, one of the best IMHO. I'm tempted to re-read a book for this category, but I'm gonna go with Destiny Kills too. I initially put it into a challenge months ago and keep putting it off.

I'm busy this weekend, don't know if I'll get much reading in but will try to finish by Monday or Tuesday.


message 212: by Vivian (last edited Jun 27, 2011 12:22AM) (new)

Vivian (_vivian) | 1934 comments 4th Categories (June 25):
1. Cover Image: dagger/knife/sword
2. Title or Series Word: Magic


1/4 complete

Shelleyrae - Destiny Kills
Vivian - Destiny Kills
Nici - Masques
√ Kristin - Magic Burns June 25 ★★★

Destiny Kills (Myth and Magic, #1) by Keri Arthur Masques (Sianim, #1) by Patricia Briggs Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, #2) by Ilona Andrews


message 213: by Steph, Serious series addict (last edited Jun 25, 2011 02:04AM) (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments {Team Stats Updated}

Enjoy, Kate & Destiny, Ladies :)


message 214: by Kristen (new)

Kristen  (k10bentley) | 422 comments That's great to know! I'm already enjoying the fact that it's UF and dystopian! I LOVE dystopian fiction!!!


message 215: by Nici (new)

Nici (queennici102) | 697 comments I want to read that too, bit its checked out at the library: (


message 216: by Nici (new)

Nici (queennici102) | 697 comments I am going to read Masques (Sianim, #1) by Patricia Briggs


message 217: by Kristen (new)

Kristen  (k10bentley) | 422 comments I just realized I started with book two...no wonder I didn't understand everything.

I'm done with Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, #2) by Ilona Andrews .

June 25, 2011

Three Stars.

Kate Daniels is quite fun! I love her attitude and her heat with Curran. I can see why people like this series, it's violent, dystopian, and full of spunk. I enjoyed the idioms that Kate uses that no one else understands. What I also enjoyed reading about Formorians; I hadn't done much with Irish mythology since working on my undergrad in literature. I didn't like was that I had to read this as a PDF file on my Nook - which makes it difficult to see the breaks that the author intends in each chapter. It did spoil some of the enjoyment of the book. I'll read the next one the old fashioned way. I'm curious to know exactly what Kate is in the paranormal world.


Bring on the next categories!!!


message 218: by Shelleyrae (new)

Shelleyrae at Book'd Out | 346 comments Kristen wrote: "I just realized I started with book two...no wonder I didn't understand everything.

I'm done with Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, #2) by Ilona Andrews.

June 25, 2011

Three Stars.

Kate Daniels is quite fun!..."


LOl I did wonder about that Kristen - figured it was just the wrong image you put up LOL

Ive nearly finished Destiny Kills - my youngest daughter goes on her first school camp tomorrow for three days so I have been busy getting her organised :)


message 219: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Ah, so cute. Hope she has fun, Shelleyrae. :D


message 220: by Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required (new)

Sandra | 25908 comments Shelleyrae wrote: "Kristen wrote: "I just realized I started with book two...no wonder I didn't understand everything.

I'm done with Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, #2) by Ilona Andrews.

June 25, 2011

Three Stars.

Kate Daniels is qu..."



I thought the same, otherwise I would said something Kristen. You'll just have to read Magic Bites now.

So where is the youngest Miss Shelleyrae going for school camp? Enquiring minds ie busybodies want to know. LOL


message 221: by Kristen (new)

Kristen  (k10bentley) | 422 comments Since I knew I would be on vacation, I checked out as many ebooks as the library would let me. There wasn't much available, so I took what I could get...


message 222: by Vivian (last edited Jun 27, 2011 12:07AM) (new)

Vivian (_vivian) | 1934 comments Kristen, I was wondering about starting with book 2 too, but figured you meant book 1 or you don't mind reading out of order. The series does get better, so keep reading :)

Nici, totally excited to hear what you think. Been meaning to get a copy of Masques for ages.

I've been totally swamped between work, birthday parties, baby showers, and late father's day celebration so haven't been reading. I'm going to start my book tonight, hope to have it finished by late Monday or Tuesday.


message 223: by Shelleyrae (new)

Shelleyrae at Book'd Out | 346 comments "So where is the youngest Miss Shelleyrae going for school camp? Enquiring minds ie busybodies want to know. LOL"

She is off to Aussie Bush Camp, it's an outdoor adventure camp near Hawkes Nest on the north coast of NSW - lets hope it doesn't rain! She was so very excited to leave this morning. Her younger brothers were bitterly jealous though LOL. I also had a mid...

Sorry got interrupted got a phone call from my oldest daughter's school - she sliced her finger open and i spent 3 hours in the ER waiting to get it stitched *sigh*

On a bright note - I finished Destiny Kills (27 June) LOL
I gave it four stars - I haven't read anything featuring dragons so prominently before and I really like her mythology. It sure took my mind off the torture of waiting LOL


message 224: by Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required (new)

Sandra | 25908 comments Hawkes Nest will be lovely, those outdoor bush camps are great for kids. Loved going to them myself, way back when.

Sorry to hear the oldest Miss Shelleyrae got sliced. Hope she's OK now. And glad you had a book while being tortured with the wait.


message 225: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Very cool! Hope she has a great time, Shelleyrae!


message 226: by Kristen (new)

Kristen  (k10bentley) | 422 comments Are you all from australia?


message 227: by Nici (new)

Nici (queennici102) | 697 comments I am in the USA. In Iowa.


message 228: by Shelleyrae (new)

Shelleyrae at Book'd Out | 346 comments Kristen wrote: "Are you all from australia?"

I'm in Australia - so is Sandra :)


message 229: by Vivian (new)

Vivian (_vivian) | 1934 comments I'm in the US too, California girl here.

Finished Destiny Kills 6/27
***1/2

I enjoyed the dragon mythology too. I haven't read too many dragon books either so it was a nice change from the usual Paranormal fare. The beginning started out really promising. Destiny wakes up on the beach naked next to a dead guy, without her memory. The story was fine, but not quite as exciting as I thought it could be. An unusually large count of climbing out windows.


message 230: by Vivian (last edited Jul 01, 2011 11:46PM) (new)

Vivian (_vivian) | 1934 comments 4th Categories (June 25):
1. Cover Image: dagger/knife/sword
2. Title or Series Word: Magic


4/4 complete

√ Shelleyrae - Destiny Kills June 27 ★★★★
√ Vivian - Destiny Kills June 27 ★★★1/2
√Nici - Masques June 28 ★★★
√ Kristin - Magic Burns June 25 ★★★

Destiny Kills (Myth and Magic, #1) by Keri Arthur Masques (Sianim, #1) by Patricia Briggs Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, #2) by Ilona Andrews


message 231: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments CONGRATULATIONS, Orange You Glad...!
Your chip has been placed in your requested spot.

[The updated game board can be viewed on here ]

Good Job!! :D


message 232: by Shelleyrae (new)

Shelleyrae at Book'd Out | 346 comments Nici as soon as you are done and have posted, can you make the request for the coordinates I have inboxed you about?


message 233: by Shelleyrae (new)

Shelleyrae at Book'd Out | 346 comments Go Nici go - we have a great opportunity waiting!


message 234: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments LOL! "request for coordinates" Shelleyrae has her strategy cap on, ladies! ;)


message 235: by Alyssa (new)

Alyssa (lyssad87) | 974 comments *bounds in*

Drink Deep (Chicagoland Vampires, #5) by Chloe Neill

Chloe Neill.

Click HERE for my link.

*bounces up and down*

GO NOW!


message 236: by Nici (new)

Nici (queennici102) | 697 comments Reading quickly


message 237: by Nici (new)

Nici (queennici102) | 697 comments i finished Masques. three stars. I am a big fan of the mercy thompson books, so i thought i would try another by this author. The intro tells us that this is actually the first book that she wrote and how, after re reading it, she would have changed a lot. I like the story line, but i can see how the changes would help. I am anxious to try the sequel.


message 238: by Nici (new)

Nici (queennici102) | 697 comments coordinates requested lol!


message 239: by Shelleyrae (new)

Shelleyrae at Book'd Out | 346 comments Alyssa wrote: "*bounds in*

Drink Deep (Chicagoland Vampires, #5) by Chloe Neill

Chloe Neill.

Click HERE for my link.

*bounces up and down*

GO NOW!"


Lol Alyssa, excited much?


message 240: by Shelleyrae (last edited Jun 28, 2011 09:46AM) (new)

Shelleyrae at Book'd Out | 346 comments Nici wrote: "coordinates requested lol!"

Yay Nici - how good do we look now?? LOL


message 241: by Vivian (last edited Jun 28, 2011 08:20PM) (new)

Vivian (_vivian) | 1934 comments You're not supposed to give away that we have some organization going on, LOL! We're the team that couldn't even pick a name, that was supposed to keep them from suspecting ;)


message 242: by Alyssa (new)

Alyssa (lyssad87) | 974 comments It's all a front! You're a whole group of devious little witches! *accusatory look* We just thought you were a little indecisive. Shame on you. :-P


message 243: by Alyssa (last edited Jun 28, 2011 09:31PM) (new)

Alyssa (lyssad87) | 974 comments I'M BAAAAAACK!! Missed me, didn't you?

***************BREAKING NEWS!!***************

I now interrupt your regularly scheduled programming with some Vampire Academy / Bloodlines news. For more information, click HERE to read my post!!

That is all. :-D Please enjoy the rest of your regularly scheduled program. (It better not be anything naughty! *wink*)


message 244: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments CONGRATULATIONS, Orange You Glad...!
Your chip has been placed in your requested spot.

[The updated game board can be viewed on here ]

Good Job!! :D


message 245: by Shelleyrae (new)

Shelleyrae at Book'd Out | 346 comments LOL!


message 246: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Happy Early 4th of July Weekend! Hope everyone, who celebrates it, has a safe & happy holiday!

This Week's Categories Are:
1. Character Type: Fae/Fairy
2. Genre: Young Adult

Happy Reading!


message 247: by Steph, Serious series addict (last edited Jul 01, 2011 07:21PM) (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments (See list of fae/fairy examples here)


message 248: by Shelleyrae (new)

Shelleyrae at Book'd Out | 346 comments Oh this has been a tough choice. I just won a copy of Forgotten by Cat Patrick which is YA so I think I will go with that

Forgotten by Cat Patrick


message 249: by Shelleyrae (new)

Shelleyrae at Book'd Out | 346 comments I'm done already - Forgotten was a surprisingly short read.
The premise is really unique so I have to give the author props for that, and the storyline had a few surprises, but other than being mildly entertained by it for 2 hours or so I thought it was rather bland in terms of the writing and the characters.

I gave it 3 stars ★★★ Date finished: July 3rd


message 250: by Kristen (new)

Kristen  (k10bentley) | 422 comments I've got a few on my shelf at home, so I'll read:

YA: The Compound by S.A. Bodeen


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