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Love or Hate @ FIRST Sight Read 2012
APRIL UPDATE
Title/Author: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
Series: The Pride
Rating: ★★★★ 1/2
Read: 4/22
First-time author: No
To-be-continued: Yes
Review: 4.5 Not quite 5 stars. This's definitely sexy & funny book. If you like shifters, you'll like this series. There were 2 stories in one book. I like Christmas Pride but I loved Shaw's Tale. I loved all of the characters. But Ronnie Lee Reed was my girl. This book was definitely a good start of a fun series.
April Update:
Title/Author: The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong
Series: Darkness Rising
Rating: ★★★★✩
Read: 22/4/12
First-time author: No
To-be-continued: Yes
Review: A good start to a new series, though I didn't enjoy it as much as Armstrong's last YA trilogy. The characters were all likeable, just a bit similar to the ones from the "Darkest Powers". The story was a bit slow going at times, but I'm looking forward to the next book.
9/12 DoneJuly 2011:
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February 2012:
March 2012:
April 2012:
May 2012: Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble by H.P. Mallory
June 2012:
Also read these first's in April...
SOS: Love or Hate @ First Duration: July 1 2011 - June 30 2012
April Update: 10/12
Title/Author: Touch of Power, by Maria V. Snyder
Series: Healer, #1
Rating: ★★★★½
Read: April 29, 2012
First-time author: No
To-be-continued: Yes
Review: my goodreads review
Glass Coffin
★★★★½ (This is a review of the audiobook.) I just loved this one and Gabra Zackman, a narrator I’ve never heard before, did a wonderful job. Kerrick, the hero, in this book is grumpy – and boy does she make him sound that way! LOL! Though, why Quain, part of the entourage, has a Scottish accent in a post-apocalyptic/dystopian/fantasy book, I’m not sure. **shrugs** Still, Ms. Zackman convinced me she was the heroine, Avry, as she narrated from a first person POV.
This is the first in MVS’s Healers series and I can’t wait for the rest. I thought she would going to go the way of her Study series, but… no, she maintained originality in her plotline.
I haven’t read a lot from the Young Adult genre -- nor Fantasy for that matter -- but this one was wonderful. This is a fast read; the pacing is smooth and tight with enough twists to keep it entertaining all the way through. I did it as a “buddy read” and I wasn’t the only one surprised. Nevertheless, I guessed a few things correctly, so I didn’t feel like a total nitwit. If you haven’t read many YA either, this might be the one with which to start your reading adventure.
Also Read
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SOS: Love or Hate @ First Duration: July 1 2011 - June 30 2012
May Update: 11/12
Title/Author: Storm Front, by Jim Butcher ★★★★½ PB & ODA 5/
Series: Dresden Files, #1
Rating: ★★★★½
Read: May 1, 2012
First-time author: Yes
To-be-continued: Definitely!
Review: my goodreads review
*Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden, with his trademark long black leather duster jacket, blasting rod and staff, and pentacle necklace. Those, along with his general disheveled appearance.
★★★★½ I’m in love with a wizard. One cynical, irascible Harry Dresden, resident ‘anti-hero’ of Chicago, Illinois. People tried to tell me how wonderful he was, but I didn’t listen. He story is like reading a fantasy for the new millennium set in 1940’s film noir – but with brilliant moments of lush Technicolor that you can glimpse when the lightning flashes. And lightning flashes often in Storm Front.
Of course, since Harry can be described as almost awkwardly bashful with women, all the sexual motivations that are inherent within film noir come from Bob, a talking ‘spirit of air’ taking up residence in a skull in Harry’s basement lab, and the next best thing to a computer. Which works out well, since electrical gadgetry doesn’t operate smoothly around Harry, him being full of magic and all.
Bob is just one of the many wonderful characters found in this first volume of The Dresden Files. I loved Lieutenant Karrin Murphy, Director of Special Investigations, with her blonde Shirley Temple curls and tough no-nonsense demeanor, who relies on Harry to inform her about the magical world of the Nevernever.
There are more amazing secondary characters: Toot Toot, the pizza loving faery; Mister, Harry’s enormous grey cat whose father had to be a wildcat or lynx; Mac, the taciturn bartender of McAnally’s; Susan Rodriguez, beautiful reporter for the Chicago Arcane, who flirts with Harry to get a lead on the double murder he’s investigating – or maybe for other reasons; sword wielding Morgan, Warden of the White Council, looking for any sign of Harry’s guilt – past or future; Bianca, madam of the Velvet Room and a vampiress you'll never forget; Gentleman Johnny Marcone, a mob boss who wants to hire Harry not to investigate; and other assorted witnesses, missing-persons, clients, and client-wannabes – all well drawn and fascinating.
Every once in a while you stumble upon an author whose ‘voice’ you just love; the way they write and communicate their vision; where every word is a joy to read. This is the case with me and Mr. Butcher. Something clicked, and I found myself gobbling up the sentences to find out what happened next to Harry. Then I had to go back and read parts of it again, just for the entertainment value.
Can wait to get to the rest of the series!
*Picture and description taken from mythsandmemories.com “My Favorite Fantasy Badasses”.
Also Read
3★½ 
5★ (“re-read”via audio)
awww LK, made me want to start reading it! Oh and the song started playing in my head with the first line of your review...I'm in love with a wizard!
That's funny, Midu; though Harry is not a stripper, he does end up nude -- and a very inconvenient time LOL! -- in this book. Never heard of that song! Thanks for the pop-culture lesson. (Sashana would be pround. ☺)
7/12May Update
Title/Author: Urban Shaman by C.E.Murphy
Series: Urban Shaman
Read: 02/05
Rating: ★★
To-Be-Continued? Maybe
Review: It was just meh! I was so looking forward to reading this series and it turned out the female lead was like a ruder and dumber version of Mercy from the Mercy Thompson series!
Love or Hate @ FIRST Duration: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012
Complete: 11/12
MAY UPDATE
August: Key of Light by Nora Roberts - Finished (Aug 12)
August: Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher - Finished (Aug 14)
September: Warrior by Zoe Archer - Finished (Sept 9)
October: When You Dare - Finished (Oct 3)
November: In Bed with a Highlander - Finished (Nov 11)
December: Black Ice - Finished (Dec 10)
January: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter - Finished (Jan 5)
February: Highland Mist by Donna Grant - Finished (Feb 10)
March: Kill Me Twice by Roxanne St. Claire Finished (Mar 6)
April: Dark Lover by J. R. Ward Finished (Apr 4)
May: Forged in Fire by Trish McCallan Finished: (May 7)
June:
Title/Author: Forged in Fire by Trish McCallan
Series: The Forged
Read: May 7, 2012
Rating: ★★★★
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review:Good debut for an Indie and self-published author. Exciting plot and thrilling pace with a gritty 24-like feel to it. The writing is good but there are some unusual transitions between scenes and the ending is VERY abrupt with no resolution to any of the major plot points. The PNR elements are implausible and the story would be better as straight romantic suspense. The hero is honorable, tough and sensitive and did I mention HOT and the heroine is engaging with a good head on her shoulders.The characters are fleshed out well with a really nasty villain and sexy Navy SEALS who will apparently be getting their own books.
Well, I wish I had started this challenge because it seems fun. Too bad there is only 2 months left. Can I still do them?
Might as well wait for the next one Val :)This challenge has been so popular that I'm sure it will be run again :D
Neat review, Lauren! It made me add the book to Mt. TBR. ☺
Sandra wrote: "This challenge has been so popular that I'm sure it will be run again :D"It is a fun challenge, Sandra!
May:
Author: Jeri Smith-Ready
Series: Shade
Read: 05/09/12
Rating: ****
First time author?: Yes
To-Be-Continued?: Yes
Review: Mostly i like this book, because its so much different then other YA books that i have read. In this book Aura loses her love and then she will see him as a ghost and you can feel how hard it is for her. She can see and talk to him, but thats all they can do. Its little sad, but the end is happy :)
Thanks Lisa Kay. I enjoyed this one and it is a good thing the next one is coming out in December. It is still a long time to wait but at least it is not over a year.
Title/Author: Covet - J.R. Ward
Series: The Fallen Angels
Read: May 9, 2012
Rating: ★★★★✩
First time author? no
To-Be-Continued? Abolutely!
Review:
Firstly I must say that I really liked this book though I do think a lot of the terminology of the BDB intruded and seemed out of place in this setting. I did however like the alluded to references of some of the BDB characters. It was a nice addition without blatantly using the success of that series to promote this one.
I liked Jim Heron (who I could easily see as a Brother) though he is the "star" of this series, he plays a much smaller part than expected. The real story and focus is saving Vin DiPietro from himself and of course, the devil. I also liked Marie-Terese and thought her story and situation was handled wonderfully with realistic expectations. And finally I liked Jim's backup team - Adrian, Eddie and of course, Dog. I guess this is how the other books will be with Jim being the impetus just not the hero. It will be interesting to see who else gets a cameo from my favorite group of Brothers and the many characters peppering their stories.
April Love or Hate @ FIRST Sight Read10/12 Completed
Title/Author: Viper Moon by Lee Roland
Series: Earth Witches
Read: 26/4/12
Rating: ★★★★
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review:
Cass Archer, has been called by the Earth Mother to be her Huntress. It doesn't pay anything and she still has to eat and pay rent. So she is perpetually on the breadline. She gave up her PI licence when she was harassed by a local top cop, but that doesn't stop her doing the odd job. Like finding lost and stolen children.
Meanwhile, evil is creeping ever closer to the town of Duivel, Missouri, it is contained in The Barrows, at the moment, along with the monsters that like to eat people.
Two special children have been taken, one the sister of a cop, Flynn, and the other the son of the local crime lord, Dacardi. Both are being held in The Barrows and are planned to be sacrificed on the night of the Dark Moon. Their sacrifice will enable the Darkness to win against the Earth Mother.
Only Cass, assisted by Abby, the High Priestess of the Earth Mother, Flynn, Dacardi, Michael also known as Archangel and Cass's animals, 2 snakes & a bad ass cat can save them.
I enjoyed it but was surprised at how long it took me to read it. Looking forward to
Vengeance Moon (Earth Witches, #2)
May Love or Hate @ FIRST Sight Read11/12 Completed
Title/Author: Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett
Series: Arcadia Bell
Read: 9/5/12
Rating: ★★★★1/2
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review:
Our h, Arcadia Bell, Moonchild, mage, 24 yrs old, part owner of the Tiki Bar seemed a bit naive to me. Oh, she knew how to take care of the Earthbound Demons who frequented the bar, but in her personal relationships with people she was pretty trusting.
Seven years ago her parents, respected mages both, were accused of 3 gruesome murders of important mages and all three of them disappeared after faking their deaths. The parents went to Europe and Arcadia stayed with her godfather in the states. Despite her lack of parents or maybe because of, Arcadia grows up to be a caring, honest individual.
So why do the parents return, make a small splash in the media, don't accept contact with Cady but allow the Luxe group (rival mages) to threaten her with death if she doesn't produce them for trial?
Who can she go to for help? Our reluctant hero, Lon, dad, demon, ex-thief etc etc is interested but wary of Cady.
And just what do the parents have planned for Cady's 25th birthday? You'll have to read it to find out :)
11 of 12 Completed Sorry got a little behind in my posting...
March Update
Title/Author: The Shadow Reader by Sandy Williams
Series: McKenzie Lewis
Read: 3/26/12
Rating: ★★★★✩
To-be-continued: Yes
Review: I enjoyed this new author and world. The Fae war is on and McKenzie is in the middle, she is a rare human that has the sight to see fae and also track them as they flash out to the fae realm. The court Fae have used her for years to track rebels but when the rebels kidnap her, she must decide if she is working on the right side. As her world of right and wrong is blurred, so is her love for the Fae swordsman thats been her protector and a love triangle is formed. As fae battles fae, McKenzie battles feelings and tries to determine who's lying to her, who's deceiving her and who truly loves her. Pretty bloody fights and a lot of bodily damage, thank goodness those fae can heal. I will definitely continue with this series.
March also read:
3★ 
3★ 
3★ 
3★ Re-read:
5★April Update
Title/Author: Raziel by Kristina Douglas
Series: The Fallen
Read: 4/22/12
Rating: ★★★✩✩
To-be-continued: Probably
Review: This was just an OK 1st book to start a series. Poor Allegra "Allie" starts off by tripping in her new shoes and falling in front of a bus and is technically killed. Raziel a fallen angel is sent to deliver her to her final destination, but when he discovers he is delivering her to the gates of hell he pulls her back at the last minute endangering his life by taking on the fire. She then saves him from the Nephilim who are like flesh eating zombies and he accidently bonds with her by sharing breath. I think my struggle within book is that the chemistry is pretty non-existent between the two and most of the book is them fighting what is pulling them together until it's almost too late when the real battle for Sheol and their existence is threatened by a traitor and a new destiny is created. A little disappointed after such a hawt little cover and my weekly pondering, not sure if I'll jump to continue this series.
April also read:
3★ 
4★May Update
Title/Author: Wicked As They Come by Delilah S. Dawson
Series: Blud
Read: 5/14/12
Rating: ★★★1/2✩
To-be-continued: Yes, really digging the steampunk series this year
Review: Interesting world building. Nurse by day slips into an alternate Steampunk reality by an enchanted locket spelled by a carnival magician seeking his true love. Crimeny is a bludman, vampire like class of blood drinking humans that are long lived and racially mistreated by the Coppers that keep the peace between the blud and pinkies. Even the cute bunnies are blud bunnies and attack pinkies when they smell a meal. Latisha is fascinated with the Sang world, but misses her gran in her America and tries to live in both. Quite a unique world and with twists and glances at the future, it's a fun little ride. When I read about the magical Crimeny, all I can think is he has to be played by Johnny Depp...
May also read:
3★ 
3★ and audio 
4★
May Love or Hate @ FIRST Sight Read
Title/Author: The Awakening by Christine Feehan
Series: Leopard People
Read: 4th May
Rating: ★★★
First time author? No
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review: This is not my first Christine Feehan book and I like it okay. Nothing much to say about this book because it's the short book but I think it's going to get better. I have high hope for it.
May Also Read:
5★ 
4★
May Update:
Title/Author: Phoenix Rising by Philippa Ballantine
Series: (The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences #1)
Rating: 3.5★
Read: 26/05/12
First-time author: Yes
To-be-continued: Yes
Review: Fun characters and quite entertaining but lacks a tiny bit of oomph in the storyline.
May Update
Title/Author: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaugh
Series: Kitty Norville #1
Rating: ★★★
First-time author?: Yes
To-be-continued? Probably not
Review: The writing was a lot better in the final 25% than the first 75%, but I was disappointed at the portrayal of submissive wolves/people in the book and that has put me off the rest of the series.
11/12 DoneJuly 2011:
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February 2012:
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April 2012:
May 2012:
June 2012: The Affinity Bridge by George Mann
Also read these first's in May...
Done :)Duration: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012
12/12
July:
Author: P.C. Cast
Series: Goddess Summoning
Read: 07/11/11
Rating: *****
First time author?: Yes
To-Be-Continued?: Yes
Review: First i wasnt that into this book, maybe because CC was in military and i assumed that its going to be boring or something, but i was surprised in a good way. I liked how she became a mermaid and finds the magic and love in her life. And in the end it gets really sad and i was so suprised by the ending because again i assumed something else. I guess i should stop assuming and just read :D LOL
August:
Author: Jeff Lindsay
Series: Dexter
Read: 08/09/11
Rating: ****
First time author?: Yes
To-Be-Continued?: Yes
Review: It was a great read...I was thinking maybe tv show is better, but no it isnt. I really get Dexter better now :D and i loved how it ended.
September:
Author: Rachel Hawkins
Series: Hex Hall
Read: 09/06/11
Rating: *****
First time author?: Yes
To-Be-Continued?: Yes
Review:I didnt think i like this book that much, but i have to say it was super. From the first page i was hooked and i loved how much was going on and how it ended. Just wanna take the next book and read it :)
October:
Author: Cynthia Hand
Series: Unearthly
Read: 10/17/11
Rating: *****
First time author?: Yes
To-Be-Continued?: Yes
Review: It is such a amazing and fun read. I liked that the book wasnt just about supernatural, but more about love then anything else.
I cant wait when to read the next book :D
November:
Author: Stephen King
Series: The Dark Tower
Read: 11/23/11
Rating: ***
First time author?: No
To-Be-Continued?: Yes
Review: All my friends have build up this book for me, so i had high expectations. It was little slow, but im looking forward reading other books from this series. I heared its getting better :)
Decmeber:
Author: Caragh M. O'Brien
Series: Birthmarked
Read: 12/07/11
Rating: ****
First time author?: Yes
To-Be-Continued?: Yes
Review: I like the world the author has created and its a story about a girl and the dangers she will face. I also like that the story in the book takes place in the future.
January:
Author: Maya Banks
Series: McCabe Trilogy
Read: 01/04/12
Rating: ****
First time author?: Yes
To-Be-Continued?: Yes
Review: I didnt expect too much from this book, so it was such fun and breath taking read. Just loved it!!
February:
Author: Jessica Verday
Series: The Hollow
Read: 02/19/12
Rating: *
First time author?: Yes
To-Be-Continued?: Maybe
Review: This was waste of time...It was so dull and boring for me. It was like girl meets boy and 500 pages later it comes out that boy is a ghost. Its bad version of Twilight....
March:
Author: Larissa Ione
Series: Demonica
Read: 03/18/12
Rating: ****
First time author?: yes
To-Be-Continued?: yes!!
Review: Its fun, sexy read about a woman who finds out she is a half demon and how she handles her life after that. It turned everything up side down for her, mostly because she was a slayer and hated demons for what they done to her mom. In the end she finds love, family and learns to handle her demon half.
April:
Author: Maria V. Snyder
Series: Study
Read: 04/08/12
Rating: *****
First time author?: No
To-Be-Continued?: Yes
Review:It was such a good and amazing story, that takes you to a land that has magic and adventure. There is love, action and sad parts in it as well. I like how Yelena and Valek end up being in love, but in the end its little sad how they can't be together and have to go separate ways for now. I can't wait to read the next book from this series and see what happens with Yelena and Valek :)
May:
Author: Jeri Smith-Ready
Series: Shade
Read: 05/09/12
Rating: ****
First time author?: Yes
To-Be-Continued?: Yes
Review: Mostly i like this book, because its so much different then other YA books that i have read. In this book Aura loses her love and then she will see him as a ghost and you can feel how hard it is for her. She can see and talk to him, but thats all they can do. Its little sad, but the end is happy :)
June:
Author: Susan Mallery
Series: Fool's Gold
Read: 06/03/12
Rating: ****
First time author?: Yes
To-Be-Continued?: Yes
Review: When i started reading this book i didnt think much of it. I was quite sure its going to be another too sweet romance book. It was sweet, but the story pulled me in and the characters felt real and they had real problems. I enjoyed reading about the small town and how every one knew each other and what happens in their lives. It was really, really good read and i will definitely read more books by Susan Mallery.
Hooray, Laura!
8/12June Update:
Title/Author: by Michelle Warren
Series: The Seraphina Parrish Trilogy
Read: 06/06
Rating: ★★
To-Be-Continued? Maybe
Review: Hmmm..it was different from other YA novels..NOT! We meet the guy right after we're two pages into the book. Seems no girl can exist without a guy she dreams about all the time!
Title/Author: Ascension - Caris Roane
Series: The World of Ascension
Read: June 9, 2012
Rating: ★★★★★
First Time author? yes
To-Be-Continued? absolutely
Review:
I liked the concept of this book, the whole band of brothers thing which a lot of series now use as a platform for future books. Though the author didn't bring anyone other than the hero front and center. We know their names but little about them as individuals. I liked the idea of multiple dimensions and gates that can be opened only by the strongest ascenders. It will be interesting to see what these other dimensions consist of when and if anyone actually ascends that high. I liked the concept of mate bonding and that the warrior has waited years and years for "the one" but when she finally appears, they fight the attraction with all they have but eventually succumb with a smile. There are several unique concepts in this novel and also many ideas that have been used almost to death in the paranormal genre but since I enjoy paranormal elements in my novels, I keep right on reading and enjoying them.
I did feel as if this book was longer than it needed to be. I found myself at times thinking "okay I get it, move on already". This didn't detract from the story so much as just become frustrating.
All in all a terrific start to the series and I will definitely be reading Marcus's story. It will be fun to see how Havily and Marcus compromise on basically everything.
June Love or Hate @ FIRST Sight Read12/12 Completed FINISHED 11/6/12
Title/Author: The Edge of Morning by Desiree Holt
Series: The Sentinels
Read: 11/6/12
Rating: ★★★
First time author? No
To-Be-Continued? Yes, I already have them.
Review:
This is the start of a hawt werewolf series. In fact there was almost more sex than story, perhaps 50/50.
Sierra Hart inherits a lonely cabin in the woods from her Grandfather, just as she is at a crossroads in her life.
Luke, a werewolf is out running around and comes across her and immediately thinks mate.
The conflict comes from the local bigwig loggers who won't take no for an answer.
I'm sure you can guess the rest, particularly the insta-love.
SOS Love or Hate @ FIRST Duration: 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012
12/12 Completed FINISHED 11/6/12
July: Dragon Bound 5/7/11 ★★★★★
August: The Iron Duke 21/8/11 ★★★★
September: Primal Law 5/9/11 ★★★
October: Mark of the Demon 8/10/11 ★★★★
November: When Darkness Comes 4/11/11 ★★★★
December: The Becoming 10/12/11 ★★★★
January: Abiogenesis 7/1/12 ★★★★
February: Touch of Frost 8/2/12 ★★★★★
March: The Jaguar Prince 9/3/12 ★★★
April: Viper Moon 26/4/12 ★★★★
May: Kindling the Moon 9/5/12 ★★★★1/2
June: The Edge of Morning 11/6/12 ★★★
Also Read:
Hooray, Barbara!
Congrats to all who've finished!Sandra, I've added quite a few of your books. Damn it.
ROFL!
LOL! Ditto!I'm waaaay behind on my updates. I'll try to do that soon.
Congrats to all finishers!
May Love or Hate @ FIRST Sight Read
Title/Author: Sugar and Spice by Mari Carr
Series: What Women Like
Read: 5/19
Rating: 4*
First time author? No
To-Be-Continued? Maybe
Review: A short, sexy friends-to-lovers story.
June Love or Hate @ FIRST Sight Read
Title/Author: Heist Society by Ally Carter
Series: Heist Society
Read: 6/14
Rating: 4*
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review: This YA was part mystery, part adventure and not something I would usually pick up. I really enjoyed it, held my interest the entire time.
All Finished! Thanks for a great challenge :)Love or Hate@First(Sight) Read
Duration: 1 July 2011- 30 June 2012
12/12 Completed
July: Hush, Hush(Hush,Hush #1) 7/2/11 ***
August:The Body Finder(The Body Finder #1) 8/2/11 ***
September:No Going Home by T.A. Chase9/6/11 ***
October:Serendipity by Carly Phillips 10/2/11 ***1/2
November:Delicate Freakn' Flower by Eve Langlais 11/5/11 ***1/2*
December:The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson12/3/11 ****1/2*
January:New Year's Kiss by Tielle St. Clare1/2/12 ****
February:Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout 2/10/12 ****
March:Existence by Abbi Glines 3/8 ***
April:The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade 4/8 ***
May:Sugar and Spice by Mari Carr 5/19 4*
June:Heist Society by Ally Carter 6/14 4*
Love or Hate @ FIRST Duration: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012
Complete: 12/12
ALL DONE! - this was such fun. Thanks everyone.
JUNE UPDATE
August: Key of Light by Nora Roberts - Finished (Aug 12)
August: Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher - Finished (Aug 14)
September: Warrior by Zoe Archer - Finished (Sept 9)
October: When You Dare - Finished (Oct 3)
November: In Bed with a Highlander - Finished (Nov 11)
December: Black Ice - Finished (Dec 10)
January: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter - Finished (Jan 5)
February: Highland Mist by Donna Grant - Finished (Feb 10)
March: Kill Me Twice by Roxanne St. Claire Finished (Mar 6)
April: Dark Lover by J. R. Ward Finished (Apr 4)
May: Forged in Fire by Trish McCallan Finished: (May 7)
June: A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James Finished: (June 14)
Title/Author: A Kiss at Midnight / Eloisa James
Series: Fairy Tales
Read: May 7, 2012
Rating: ★★★1/2
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review: Insubstantial fluff with the occasional sharp wit and funny moment. Gabriel and Kate's chemistry is only so-so - their sex scenes have potential but are lacking a certain steaminess. Nevertheless, they are a likeable couple and their relationship is sweet. The castle and its wacky inhabitants are really what makes this a worthwhile read.
Woo hoo! Amazing, Barbara, Sandra, Laura, Fran, Lauren!!!!! Any anyone else I missed for the 12/12 finish. Congrats! (view spoiler)
Hooray, Fran & Lauren!!
Thanks Lisa Kay ;)
June Update:
Title/Author: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson
Series: Brides of the Kindred
Read: 16/6/12
Rating: ★★★
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review: A sexy story about the unwilling bride of an alien. Not much story line to speak of, but a lot of hot sex.
And I'm all done!Congratulations to everyone else who has finished so far!
Love or Hate @ FIRST Sight Read
Duration: 01/07/11 - 30/06/12
12/12 Completed
July: Knight of a Trillion Stars (Matrix of Destiny #1) ★★★★✩ 04/07/11
August: Wages of Sin by Jenna Maclaine (Cin Craven #1) ★★★★✩ 8/8/11
September: Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble (Jolie Wilkins #1) ★★★✩✩ 06/09/11
October: You Slay Me (Aisling Grey: Guardian #1) ★★★★✩ 7/10/11
November: Night Life (Nocturne City #1) ★★✩✩✩ 3/11/11
December: Under Wraps (Underworld Detection Agency #1) ★★★✩✩ 5/12/11
January: Mind Games by Carolyn Crane (Disillusionists Trilogy #1) ★★★★★ 02/01/12
February: Hounded (The Iron Druid#1 ) by Kevin Hearne ★★★✩✩ 3/2/12
March: Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop (The Black Jewels #1) ★★★★★ 4/3/12
April: The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong (Darkness Rising #1) ★★★★✩ 22/4/12
May: Phoenix Rising by Philippa Ballantine (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences #1) ★★★★✩ 26/05/12
June: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson (Brides of the Kindred #1) ★★★✩✩ 16/6/12
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Duration: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012Read: 12/12 ~ CHALLENGE COMPLETE!
Jul: Grave Witch (Alex Craft #1) ★★✩✩✩ Jul 9
Aug: Break Out (Blood Hunter #1) ★★★✩✩ Aug 3
Sep: Divergent (Divergent #1) ★★★★✩ Sep 18
Oct: Wither (The Chemical Garden #1) ★★★✩✩ Oct 7
Nov: Hex Hall (Hex Hall #1) ★★★✩✩ Nov 3
Dec: Touch of Power (Healer #1) ★★★★✩ Dec 4
Jan: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures #1) ★★★★✩ Jan 14
Feb: Starters (Starters #1) ★★★✩✩ Feb 16
Mar: Fury (Otherkin #1) ★✩✩✩✩ Mar 19
Apr: Wool (Wool #1) ★★★✩✩ Apr 1
May: Cinder (Lunar Chronicles #1) ★★★✩✩ May 27
Jun: The Gathering Dark (The Grisha Trilogy #1) ★★✩✩✩ Jun 15
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Hooray, Kerstin & Ames!!Yep Ames, its too popular not to.
SOS: Serious Overload of Series
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Title/Author: The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade
Series: (The Ghost and the Goth #1)
Rating: ***
Read: 4/8/12
First-time author: YES
To-be-continued: NOT SURE
Review:
There were a few concepts in TGATG that were intriguing but the overall story didn't capture my interest the way I wished it would. The head cheerleader and girl who seems to have it all is killed by a school bus and becomes a ghost. Misuderstood loner boy sees ghosts but his mom and doctors think he has a mental disorder. Their worlds collide. I may pick up the next one in the series in the future, but no plans right now.