R3 TEAM THREAD: Team #2 ~ Double Trouble [FIRST PLACE]

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yay Heather, glad you weren't put off by the hype :)

[Ming]

Ghost Story
***** Finished 9/12

This is a hard book to review. In part, because it was an uncomfortable book to read. Harry is facing the consequences of his past and his past decisions. He has to think about his life, his friends, family and his city.

The book deals with all kinds of ghosts: from the ectoplasmic to the ghosts of memory and past. It is not a place to start the series.

[Ming]

Yup! Lee and Taro needed to be dope slapped

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Good review Ming :)

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

9/16/11 4.5*

fantasy-paranormal shelf

This was a very enjoyable start to a new-2-me series, and I'll be continuing it. One of my all-time favorite series is Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern, and though this is a very different take on them, they are also very beautiful and varied.

Cooke's dragons are "Pyr" and serve as a balance/protector of the four elements of earth, air, water and fire. They are few, and there is internal strife between the Pyr who protect earth and humanity, and the slayers who wish to wipe out humanity.

This story focuses on the "Smith," Quinn Tyrell, who has his "firestorm" (time for mating) and his finding and winning of his mate. Interesting cast of sub-characters, and the other half of the main romantic pair, Sara Keegan, is a practical, but open-minded accountant. She must overcome her disbelief, and Quinn must confront his perception of the past if they are to find their HEA. Along the way, they have enemies to confront, damsels in distress to rescue and must learn to work with the other Pyr.

It had a satisfying end, and sets the stage for another Pyr to find true love in the next installment.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I really need to start that series. I keep hearing good things about it. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I keep meaning to read #2, keep forgetting :(

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

:D

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

Sandra wrote: "I keep meaning to read #2, keep forgetting :("

The second and the fourth are my favorite of the series.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Our Next Shelf is: 'read in 2010'
DIRECT LINK: 'read in 2010'

Happy Reading!

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

Oh, good timing....I will have my review up for fantasy paranormal shortly. :D

[Heather ~ Marceline]

I will read for the read in 2010 shelf.

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

For the "read in 2010" shelf, I'll be reading



At the rate I'm going, I'll be close to caught up by the time Kiss of Snow is released in paperback! :D

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

Fantasy Paranormal



His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik - ★★★★ - 17 Sep 11

This series has been sitting on my self for a while. Actually, I gave the first four books to my mother a few years ago and only just recently repurchased them. My mother was looking for something to read and she loved the series so much, I told her she could keep them.

Much of the book is about Captain Will Laurence and Teremaire learning the ways of the British Aerial Corp and preparing to take their place in the war against Napoleon. Laurence has come into the Aerial Corp unexpectedly and almost against his will. He was the captain of the HMS Reliant, of His Majesty's Navy, when he and his crew captured the French frigate carrying an unhatched dragon's egg. Since dragons are a valuable asset, Laurence knows his duty is to see that a member of his crew becomes its aviator. Things don't go according to plan and Laurence has no choice but to leave the Navy behind. Being an aviator is even more of a hardship than the being in the Navy. Ships dock and the crew can disperse to their homes and families. An aviator, whether at war or not, has to take care of his dragon. In the very beginning, Laurence isn't happy about his situation. But the more time he spends with Teremaire, he realizes he wouldn't trade the dragon for any ship in the Navy. They share a close bond.

The world of the aviators is interesting. There are female aviators because there is a breed of dragon that prefers females. Like the Navy, children are sent to the training grounds at a young age, both male and female. Laurence is a little taken aback by this, but he doesn't get too hung up about it for long. To the other aviators, it's natural, since it the way they've been brought up. Because of the way Laurence became an avaitor, there is some initial resentment and reserve. Many of the lieutenants have been waiting years for a dragon and Laurence is an outsider.

I really enjoyed this book. The author was able to integrate the dragons into the world, yet it still had the feel of the era as it truly was.

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

Stamp time! Yay! :D

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Babbling AKA Christina wrote: "Fantasy Paranormal



His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik - ★★★★ - 17 Sep 11

This series has been sitting on my self for a while. ..."

Glad you liked this one Christina, I've got the first one here looking at me :D

And I'll definitely have to read #2 of Dragonfire soon.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Babbling AKA Christina wrote: "Stamp time! Yay! :D"

Still pending Laura's for that shelf, yah?

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

Yep...she'll be around soon, though! Unless the insane busy-ness of fall has done her in!

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

I'm wavering between & ...

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

Steph wrote: "Still pending Laura's for that shelf, yah?"

Really? :-( I thought I was the last...oh well.

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

Sandra wrote: "Babbling AKA Christina wrote: "Fantasy Paranormal



His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik - ★★★★ - 17 Sep 11

Glad you liked this one Christina, I've got the first one here looking at me :D

And I'll definitely have to read #2 of Dragonfire soon.
..."

I'm surprised you haven't read the Teremaire series yet. :D I know -- so many books, so little time. ;-)

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

And I just realized what made me think Laura had already posted --- Ming's comment up thread about Lee and Taro. I took it as commenting on a review and not her own experience with the book.

Sorry about that. :-\

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

No problem at all!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Babbling AKA Christina wrote: "I'm surprised you haven't read the Teremaire series yet. :D I know -- so many books, so little time. ;-) "

Exactly Christina, though I've only had that one about 6 months. LOL

[Heather ~ Marceline]

I finished today and give it 4*'s. This book was great fun, and found myself laughing out loud on quite a few occasions. Mitch's high opinion of himself, always delivered with humor, was hilarious to read. I don't always love the toughness of the she-wolf's in this series, but when it comes to their individual stories, I always enjoy it enough to find the humor in their attitudes.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

No worries, I was just making sure I hadn't missed it. :)

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

read-in-2010

9/19/11 3.5*

Werewolves, zombies and romance (though, thankfully, not with the zombies): Where do zombies come from? Well, Caleb Locke was more concerned with hunting them down for revenge, but he actually ends up on a quest with that answer also necessary for his final revenge. Instrumental in discovering that answer is Samantha Wagner who also has her own agenda for getting rid of zombies.

Light mystery, lots of action, and heavy attraction make this a fun read, with some nice twists.

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

Judithe wrote: "Yep...she'll be around soon, though! Unless the insane busy-ness of fall has done her in!"

It must have...;-) Should we call in search and rescue? The Green Berets or some Rangers? Mulder and Scully?

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL "Mulder and Scully" The tidy bowl man?

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

*Gasp* She fell down a drain??




;-)

[Ming]

Sorry --

reading
Bitten (Otherworld, Bk 1)
Author: Kelley Armstrong


given how slow it is going I can't say that I missed anything by not picking the series up before this. My spidy sense just said NO!

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

Babbling AKA Christina wrote: "*Gasp* She fell down a drain??




;-)"

I surely hope not...that would be just nasty!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! Yes, yes it would.

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

Hi guys, it's been a little quiet around here lately! Hoping everyone is happily reading, and not going crazy with all the RL stuff! Here's a mini-update...let me know if I missed anything! Just a couple more days to our next shelf!


(Updated to post #487)

Fantasy-Paranormal, I5 - 5/6 completed
***announced September 10***
✔Heather Dragon Bound finished September 15 ★★★★★
✔JuditheKiss of Firefinished September 16 ★★★★ 1/2
Laura Lulu Heroes at Odds
✔Rachel Warrior Risingfinished September 15 ★★★★
✔Christina His Majesty's Dragonfinished September 17 ★★★★
✔Ming Ghost Storyfinished September 12 ★★★★★


Read in 2010, O4 - 4/6 completed
***announced September 17***
✔Heather The Mane Attractionfinished September 18 ★★★★
✔Judithe Zombie Moon finished September 19 ★★★ 1/2
Laura Lulu
✔Rachel Secondhand Spirits finished September 23 ★★★★
Christina Blaze of Memory
✔Ming Bitten finished September 22 ★

[Rachel-RN]

I finished 9/23 4*
I really, really liked this book! The author really did her research and it showed. Glad I have the next 2 already!

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

That does sound fun! Click...another one added to the mountain!

[Ming]

Bitten
*
finished 9/22

the kind version of the review:
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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

LOL...guess you won't be continuing with that series!

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

Heather wrote: "I finished today and give it 4*'s. This book was great fun, and found myself laughing out loud on quite a few occasions. Mitch's high opinion of himself, a..."

Hey Heather, meant to ask and spaced on it earlier...could you add your finish date into the review?

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Judithe wrote: "Heather wrote: "I finished today and give it 4*'s. This book was great fun, and found myself laughing out loud on quite a few occasions. Mitch's high opini..."

I thought about that after I hit post but just figured the date on the post would be fine since I said today, sorry! I finished it 9/18 and it was for the read in 2010 shelf.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Our Next Shelf is: 'first in series'
DIRECT LINK: 'first in series'

Happy Reading!

[Ming]

Judithe | 3003 comments LOL...guess you won't be continuing with that series!


a true statement

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

For First in Series, I'll be reading


Review for Blaze of Memory forthcoming. :D

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

Heather wrote: "I thought about that after I hit post but just figured the date on the post would be fine since I said today, sorry! I finished it 9/18 and it was for the read in 2010 shelf. ..."

I figured that was probably right, but it makes it clearer, especially as we're not always on the same date. THANKS!

Posts 490-this one are all on the 9/25 for me...but not necessarily for you. I'm never sure how the GR dates are figured. Is it when the post was posted according to my time zone? Which would be the most logical, to me....

Now starting my silly experiment....I'm posting this at 8:15 a.m. plus a minute or so on 9/25. (actual posting @8:24)
490 8h4m ago...9/25 12:10a.m. or so
491 4h25m ago....9/25 3:55a.m. ish....Steph...were you just getting up or going to bed?
492 4h18m ago...9/25 almost 4 a.m.
493 25m ago...9/25 7a.m. or so)

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

Oh...almost forget about the shelf! I'm trying to decide between 6 selections...will only post once it's decided!

[Heather ~ Marceline]

Judithe ..... I always forget we live all over the world :) Thank you! I'm in the same boat as you on this shelf, I should have a decision tomorrow.

[Laura Lulu]

I'm so sorry, groupies. I've been so busy with work & football/cheer with the kids that I have been avoiding goodreads. I'm bad. I keep watching the email notifications add up in my goodreads gmail account, and that just makes me procrastinate even more, knowing how much time it was going to take me to go through all of them. I've been on here once in the last two weeks, and that was to post my short and shoddy review for my fantasy paranormal shelf from my phone at football practice on Tuesday. The book that took me 10 days to read, since my reading has been sucking lately. I've just been sucking all around, it seems. :)

I'm off to catch up on all the posts on this thread and update our status post.

Oh, and I'm about 3/4 through my "read in 2010" book, I should finish it tomorrow. Still need to pick a book for this week's shelf.

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

Hang in there, LLL!!! Hope the stuff with kids is super fun, rather than super stressful!

[Laura Lulu]

Judithe wrote: "Yep...she'll be around soon, though! Unless the insane busy-ness of fall has done her in!"

Lol! I do believe you might be psychic.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yay! LLL is alive and well, sorta ;)

Sorry to hear you've been struggling with reading & RL crap.