R3 TEAM THREAD: Team #1 ~ Published Enemy #1

[Suzanne]

I'll do for the Alpha Male Shelf!

[Kristen]

Suzanne wrote: " = Dark Shelf

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

1. Finished: 8/15/2011
2. Rating: *****
3. Review: This was definately pretty dark, ..."


I'm so glad you liked it! It doesn't get much better than The Hunger Games series, in my opinion.

[Vi]

OK, I'm going to read An Unforgettable Lady since it's going to fit my other challenges.

[Kristen]

I'm finished with:

Review: It wasn't as good as the first two, but I still liked it. It didn't have enough Barrons! I do love that Mac got to drive the Viper and a Ferrari. Her little invention was a bit hokey, but necessary.
Date: August 15
Stars: Three

[Vi]

My response was actually the opposite of you Kristen. Third book was what convinced me to complete the series. I didn't like the first book and the second was just ok. I felt the third was where it picked up steam. Of course, I ended up loving Barrons and only liking Mac.

[Vi]

Suzanne wrote: "I'll do for the Alpha Male Shelf!"

I love the Psy-Changeling series.

[Kristen]

Vi wrote: "My response was actually the opposite of you Kristen. Third book was what convinced me to complete the series. I didn't like the first book and the second was just ok. I felt the third was where it..."

Isn't that funny! I'll keep reading because I do like the series so far.

[Alyssa]

Suzanne wrote: "I'll do for the Alpha Male Shelf!"

I'm interested to see what you say about it, Suzanne. I'm going to be starting the series soon too.

[Vi]

Oh Alyssa, you should start this book like yesterday soon. I was so tired of shape-shifters when I picked up this book but damn, it gives a nice twist and the world building is so damn awesome.

[Vi]

Kristen wrote: "Isn't that funny! I'll keep reading because I do like the series so far. "

I know. I was laughing when I read your comment. But I think you would love the 4th and the 5th especially with their cliff hanger endings.

[Josie]

Okay so I've finally completed my book for the dark shelf although if I'd actually picked it up before 2 days ago I have a feeling I would've finished it earlier. It intimidated me. What on earth possessed me to choose a 650 page book?? Anyway I'll probably be done with my alpha book tomorrow.



Title/Author: The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
Date finished: 18 August 2011
Rating: ★★★★1/2
Review: Man it was long but intense. There were loads of characters, all fully fleshed out, all with their own strengths and weaknesses and all with their different motives. I mean, talk about shades of grey! And some of the twists! I just didn't see them coming, and there were a lot of them.
The beginning was a little tough to get into but I think that was due to it being necessary to leave out certain information. It really picked up at the end though :)
My favourite passage (which isn't really a spoiler but is at the same time so I've hidden it just in case), I think it sums up the book and the different plots quite nicely:

(view spoiler)[ "The game wasn't going well. The pieces were spread out before Dorian like armies. Except that they weren't like armies; they were armies, though in this game, few of the soldiers wore uniforms. Even those who did moved with reluctance. The Fool King shamed the Commander. The Reluctant King was kneeling somewhere at this moment. The Mage in Secret's secret had split him from the King Who Might Have Been. The Shadow that Walks and the Courtesan couldn't decide which side they were on. The Rent Boy was moving fast, but too slow, too slow. The Prince of Rats had marshaled his vermin, and they would rise from the Warrens, a tide of human filth. Even the Rogue Prince and the Blacksmith might play a part, if...
Blast!" (hide spoiler)]

[Kristen]

Steph wrote: "Our Next Shelf is: 'dark'
DIRECT LINK: 'dark'

Happy Reading!"

Steph,

We finished our dark shelf!!! Yahoo!!!

Kristen

[Alyssa]

I have finished for the Favorite Series space.

1. Date finished: 8/18/11

2. Rating: ★★★★★

3. Review: Might want to cover your ears..... *squeals so loud that dogs start barking*

Well.... Now that that's out of my system.... I suppose ya'll would like a review.

I loved this one! Danika is totally my favorite chick right now. She's so tiny and cute, but she's also tough as heck. Like all the girls with their men, she's got Reyes wrapped around her little finger. Love it! (I super ♥ Reyes too! Yummy!)

I think right now this is my favorite book so far. *frowns and shakes head* No! I won't choose favorites! It hurts too much!

I'm starting tomorrow once I'm off work. I can't wait!

The Lords that I can't wait to read about are Strider, Torin, and Kane. I'm sad, cuz how long will it be till Torin and Kane's books come out?? :-(

:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

[Alyssa]

*throws around black confetti* Hooray! We finished the Dark shelf! :-D

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

LOL Alyssa! So glad you are kinda liking the LotU. It makes me want to reread them, but there are so many other books calling my name......

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Kristen wrote: "Steph wrote: "Our Next Shelf is: 'dark'
DIRECT LINK: 'dark'

Happy Reading!"

Steph,

We finished our dark shelf!!! Yahoo!!!

Kristen"

Steph will get to updating shelves sometime over the weekend. She's away in Tokyo at the moment.

[Josie]

Yay, we've finished the dark shelf and favourite series shelf!! Good times :D

[Kristen]

Sandra wrote: "Kristen wrote: "Steph wrote: "Our Next Shelf is: 'dark'
DIRECT LINK: 'dark'

Happy Reading!"

Steph,

We finished our dark shelf!!! Yahoo!!!

Kristen"

Steph will get to updating shelves sometime ..."

Thanks, for the info! It sounds so exotic to be away in Tokyo.

[Josie]

This is for the 'alpha-male' shelf :)



Title/Author: No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
Date finished: 19 August 2011
Rating: ★★★★
Review: Another great book in the series 'Immortals After dark'. Even though I wasn't really in the mood for a PNR, I still really enjoyed it. I liked the whole Hie contest, hunting prizes such as swords and opals around the world. As always Cole does an excellent job of balancing plot and romance. Can't wait for the next one with Bowen ;)

[Vi]

I too finished my book for the alpha-male shelf.

Book: An Unforgettable Lady
Date Finished: 19 August
Rating: ★★★★
Review: Jessica Bird is alternate name of J.R. Ward. I don't seem to love BDB series as much as the others since I can't go past book #4 (I think). But this book is labelled as a romantic-suspense which I will read any time. The chemistry between the lead characters was burning off the pages. The heroine is strong, rich and sexy and her character growth was what made this book awesome for me. Though, at one point, I just wanted to shout at the male lead - enough already! Just go and do it. The male lead also tended to alpha-hole territory but he groveled just enough to make me forgive me. Hmm, maybe Grace should have let him grovel a bit more at the end...?

[Kristen]

Thanks, #1's! I love updating the lists!!!

[Josie]

We're only two away from completing free-space and then another two away from completing alpha-male and we're all up-to-date!! How great is that!! :D

[Thenia]

I'm done with my free space book!

First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones

Date finished: 19 August 2011

Rating: ★★★

Review: A unique story about Charley Davidson, reaper. It's got mystery, romance and a lot of wit.

Charley tended to be a little bubble headed and scatterbrained, but she did have some lines that made me smile.

It'll be fun to see where the story goes and what happens with the elusive Reyes Farrow.

[Thenia]

And with that, I'm all caught up with my books! Looking forward to the next shelf!

[Suzanne]

I think I'm going to read First Grave on the Right for my free space as well. That books looks really good!

[Kristen]

Update: Here's what we need finished to get the rest of our stamps:

Free Space: Suzanne
Alpha Male: Suzanne, Alyssa

You ladies are the best!! Happy reading!!!

[Josie]

I thought Alyssa finished her favourite series, message 263.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Published Enemy #1!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'dark' and 'favorite series'.

[Your new BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

[Kristen]

Josie wrote: "I thought Alyssa finished her favourite series, message 263."

I must have missed that one! Yikes!! Thank you!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Our Next Shelf is: 'shifters'
DIRECT LINK: 'shifters'

Happy Reading!

[Josie]

I will continue with the IAD series and go with

[Alyssa]

*scowls at Mr. Randomizer* He totally figured out what I was doing with the LotU series.....

So, grudgingly (Not really. Heehee.), I'm going to read . :-D

[Suzanne]

Free Space: It Had to Be You
Alpha Male: Slave to Sensation
Shifters: Blood Bound
Almost done with Slave to Sensation and It had to be you will be really quick cause I've got that on my Ipod.

[Vi]

Hm, tough choice to make. So far, I've shortlisted:



I will finish and let know my final choice.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on your 2 stamps PE#1!

[Kristen]

8/21 - Shifters


1. Vi: Magic Slays★★★★ 8/26
2. Josie: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night★★★★★ 8/21
3. Kristen: The Summoning★★★★ 8/22
4. Suzanne: Blood Bound★★★★★ 8/26
5. Thenia:Go Fetch!★★★ 8/26
6. Alyssa: Heart of the Dragon★★★★★9/2

[Kristen]

I'm going with .

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Alyssa wrote: "*scowls at Mr. Randomizer* He totally figured out what I was doing with the LotU series.....

So, grudgingly (Not really. Heehee.), I'm going to read Slave to Sensation. :-D"

LOL Alyssa! You should really enjoy S2S. That's a fantastic series!

[Josie]

For the shifters shelf:



Title/Author: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
Date finished: 21 August 2011
Rating: ★★★★★
Review: My fave in the series so far. Loved Bowen and Mari, they had great chemistry. Kresley Cole has a knack for creating interesting characters. Looking forward to more demon-time with Cade and Rydstrom. Not sure that I'm looking forward to the next one though so much, a ghost and a mad vamp? Ookkaaayyy. I hope I love it but I prefer the Lykae ones over the vamps.

[Alyssa]

Ok. I apologize, Kristen, but I want to change my book for the shifters shelf. (I just went to the bookstore.)

Instead of , I'm going to read .

*taunting* Take that, Mr. Randomizer! I win! Mwahahaha! It may not be an LotU book, but it's still by Gena Showalter. I am currently ♥ 'ing her a lot.

Now, here's a treat for Kristen......

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

OMG!!!!! I want one too.....

[Alyssa]

Cindy (eclecticfirefly) wrote: "OMG!!!!! I want one too....."

I don't know if I'm in the mood to give you anything. You ignored me earlier (in your team thread). Hurt my feelings. *pouts in the corner*

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

You came to see me?????? Awwwww.....that is so sweet! Let me go check and make sure you are welcomed.

[Alyssa]

Of course I did, silly! I maybe *cough* miss you *cough* sort of. :-D

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[Alyssa]

*wiggles in happiness* :-D I love hugs!

[Kristen]

Alyssa wrote: "Ok. I apologize, Kristen, but I want to change my book for the shifters shelf. (I just went to the bookstore.)

Instead of , I'm going to read [bookcover:Heart ..."

OMG! I was just telling my husband that I wanted to eat an entire cake and a big cheesy burrito, too!!

Yum!!! Thank you, Alyssa! You can change your books ANYTIME!

[Alyssa]

*grins like the Cheshire cat*

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

That is so cute and creepy at the same time Alyssa :D

[Vi]

It's cute until I hit the mouth area. Then it goes into the weirdly creepy area.