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R3 TEAM THREAD: Team #5 ~ Gypsies, Vamps and Thieves
Glad you liked it Carlyn, I got this one last week and am looking forward to it. I didn't read your review cause I don't want any spoilers. LOL
I wrapped up Bound by Moonlight but I'm a bit tired tonight. So I'm calling it an early night and will write up my review tomorrow.
Looking forward to reading it, Sherri. I have enjoyed that series so far.
Here is my review for my shifter book. 
Bound by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon
Book Completed: August 25, 2011
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★
This was my first read by Nancy Gideon and it will not be my last. This is the fourth book in the Moonlight series and although I have not read any of the previous novels it did not detract from enjoyment of this one. Although, the other books must have some continuity between them because at times I felt I was reading something I should have known but didn’t, if you get my drift. So this book can be read alone, but there are probably some nuances that will be missed.
It was interesting to have a character such as Max Savoie, whose background is not just a little shady, but a lot. Although, as the story progresses we learn more about Max’s childhood and begin to understand that his character development was greatly influenced by those around him. Overall, he is a strong, caring, and sensitive lead character and I liked him a lot, even with his questionable background.
Charlotte (Cee Cee) Caissie is the daughter of one of the City’s most respected cops and she constantly struggles to live up to the family reputation. Her being the mate and dating Max Savoie throws some major hurtles in that area. Also, her partner Alain Babineau, is constantly on her case about Max. I’m not exactly sure about Alain. I get the feeling he is out to get Max but that thread is left hanging, so I will just need to wait and see. Cee Cee is an interesting character to me, there were times when I really liked her and then times I wanted to smack her upside the head and ask her “What the heck are you doing?” But overall, she is loyal, independent and passionate about those in her life. Both Cee Cee and Max had some growing up to do and learn to actually communicate with each other and not just make assumptions about how the other would deal with things. I liked that about them.
The story had good pacing and I was kept interested throughout the book. It took the whole book to solve the crime, and the revelation of the perpetrator was unexpected. Overall a good read that I would recommend. You should enjoy the paranormal genre and don’t expect your characters to be all bright and shiny. These characters are real and have serious flaws but are generally good, decent people – just the majority of us.
Sherri, you must grab the first 3 books! I just assumed you'd read them. (view spoiler) The others are good too. Good review! Really looking forward to this one. Would you say it had a cliffhanger big enough I should wait for the next one or no need?
So, what is everyone reading while we wait for the next shelf?I'm halfway through The Werewolf Upstairs myself.
Am I the last slacker on the "shifters" shelf? I will try to get it read tonight and tomorrow. I got hit with multiple game books to send out at once on PBS and wiht mailing deadlines-I had to do those first.
Mary wrote: "Am I the last slacker on the "shifters" shelf? I will try to get it read tonight and tomorrow. I got hit with multiple game books to send out at once on PBS and wiht mailing deadlines-I had to do ..."You and Amanda are still reading the shifter shelf. However, we're not actually behind, even if you feel like a slacker. ;)
Cristina wrote: "So, what is everyone reading while we wait for the next shelf?I'm halfway through The Werewolf Upstairs myself."
I just finished Dark Taste of Rapture by Gena Showalter and it was amazing :)
Well I confess that I had time to read last night. But my daughter and I watched a Haven marothon instead. My TIVO was yelling at me for being too full. But I will try to read it today. Last round I was able to use a lot audiobooks which made it easier to get them in quickly. But this time I haven't had any that I could use.
Darn. I was hoping the new shelf would be announced. Seems like it's been coming on Sat afternoons. I'm in the path of the hurricane. The electric company sent an automated call saying we should prepare for a week long power outage if the storm hits. I'm hoping I can see the next shelf before the hurrican hits. Then I can at least get the next book read during that time.
Yay and boo! Yay because now I can figure out what to read if the power goes out. And boo because I just read a book that's on the demons shelf and I was hoping for vampires because I really want to read Ashes of Midnight.
Would you say it had a cliffhanger big enough I should wait for the next one or no need? Steph, I would say the cliffhanger is not a really big one as far as book cliffhangers go. Probably more like threads for the next book. I would go ahead and read it.
I figured I was missing some background, but I really liked Max's character. I WILL be adding the other books to be TBR pile since i enjoyed this one. Thanks for fillilng in the blanks for me!!!
I will be reading
by Ann Aquirre for my demons book.
Glad you caught the shelf announcement before any loss of power, Mary. Sorry Mr. R didn't give ya your shelf wish. Another time maybe.Thanks, Sherri. I am looking forward to reading it and probably wouldn't have held off. So, it's a good thing it's not too much of a hanger. I hope you enjoy the other books in the series.
I'm working late today but I will choose a book when I get back!
I think I'm far enough north and inland that we'll keep power but just in case I'm getting my power based business done early. Of course that involves updating Goodreads before, say, vacuuming the house. :) It's going to be a good day to stay inside and read.For the Demons shelf I'll read
Hope everyone else more directly in the path stays safe & dry!
Still have power yay! I'm inland enough that I wasn't really worried about the storm all that much. Until the electric company made that automated call and I started getting calls from my mother. I haven't decided what I'm goign to use for Demons yet. I'm going to focus on finishing my shifter book first. I have a lot on the demons shelf so just need to pick one.
New shelf: Demons6/6 Read
Mary -
Sherri -
Cristina -
Amanda -
Carlyn -
KarenF -
::Master List Updated::
Finally finished my shifter book.Caressed By Ice ****
Another winner. I love this series. I don't know what else to say. It was a enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
Book: Stray by Rachel Vincent
Completed: 8/28
Shelf: Shifters
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Review: It was a decent read, though I found myself losing my patience with the book's heroine, Faythe. Also, the fact that her name is spelled like that just irks me even more. Faythe never seemed to really think about things past the surface & her mouth usually landed her in more hot water instead of helping her out. I did enjoy the extensive cast of characters. To me, they were what kept me reading. I certainly have a soft spot for Ethan & Jace. The next book goes on to follow the adventures of our surly heroine, though I personally don't think she has the capability of holding my interest for the next three books or so in the series. Part of me wishes that the author would have taken a different route with the continuing books, focusing on another character previously mentioned, instead of giving Faythe more exasperating bravado than she knows what to do with half the time. It was a passable read to occupy my time, but it certainly didn't carry me away like I thought it would.
CONGRATULATIONS, Gypsies, Vamps & Thieves! You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'shifters'.
[Your new BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congrats GVT!
Boy the Demons shelf doesn't do a whole lot for us in positioning does it?
I was just sneaking a peak a bingo cards. Demons puts Team 2 one stamp away from Bingo. They would just need Paranormal-romance to be called.
Mary wrote: "I was just sneaking a peak a bingo cards. Demons puts Team 2 one stamp away from Bingo. They would just need Paranormal-romance to be called."Maybe lady luck will be on our side and the next two shelves will be in a row for us and pnr won't come up for a while.
Yeah we need either Dragons & Male Author back to back or Vampires and Angels back to back.
Mary wrote: "Yeah we need either Dragons & Male Author back to back or Vampires and Angels back to back."Or Ghosts and Supernatural back to back. We're set pretty nicely actually. We just need Mr. R to cooperate.
Hey all! I'm reading
for the demon shelf.
I'll be interested to hear what you think Carlyn, I've got it tbr.
I just got it also, so I will be curious as well.
Shelf: DemonsThe Darkest Pleasure 08-30-11
****1/2
I'm so happy for Reyes and Danika. I was surprised by the revelation of why Cronus wanted her family dead. I love Legion and I think Aeron is in for a lot of hassle whenever he finally gets his HEA.
I'm so digging this series. I can't imagine now why I was so reluctant to start it.
Okay I finished my demons book and I really enjoyed it!
Kindling the Moon by Jenn BennettMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first in the Arcadia Bell series. Arcadia is a magician who can see earthbound demons by there halo's (ha demons with halo's, I love it) which humans can't. She has been on the run since her parents were accused of murder years ago and she has been on her own and living under her assumed identity. When her parents are spotted, a rival magic order calls for their deaths or their daughters is forfeit, Arcadia must find the proof that will prove her parents are innocent. She enlists the help of hunky earthbound demon Lon but everything is not as it seems in Arcadia's past.
I really enjoyed this book, all the characters were really well written and Arcadia was really likable and Lon was very appealing and he was even more so when you learn he had a son and how he interacted with him. I was hooked to this story and was kept interested by the investigation.
In the end I was really pleased with the ending as I didn't see it coming! I love a good shock. I will be happily buying the next book in this series.
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Mary, have you picked your Demon shelf book yet?
Excellent review Carlyn, I'll have to try and bump this one up the list.
Sandra wrote: "Excellent review Carlyn, I'll have to try and bump this one up the list."I'd recommend it! I didn't expect it to be as good as it was and was pleasantly surprised!
Always good to know ;)
I finished my "demons" book. Although I think there was only one half-a--ed demon in the whole anthology. It was still on the shelf so I'm using it! :)On the Prowl ****
It's always hard to give an overall grade for an anthology. I'm going high because I really liked the stories I liked, more than I didn't like the weaker ones.
The Patricia Briggs story is amazing. I can't wait to pick up Charles & Anna's story in a full novel. I also really liked the Karen Chance story and will definitely look into her books. She was already on my radar but after reading this story I'm going to make sure I get to one of her books more quickly.
The Eileen Wilks story was OK. I liked it while reading it but it didn't make much of an impression once I was done. Still I hadn't heard of her as an author before and now I'm curious to read an earlier book in the series to see if I like it.
I thought the Sunny story was a bit of a mess. I realize that this is further along in the series that the others and I felt like I got dropped in the middle of something. In the end, I didn't leave with a great impression so I won't really seek out anything more by that author.
So overall 4*s because I felt that there were 2 strong stories, 1 enjoyable story and 1 that I could take or leave.
Sounds good, Carlyn! :D
Carlyn wrote: "Okay I finished my demons book and I really enjoyed it!Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first in the Arcadia Bell series. Arcadia is a magician who can see e..."
I'm just over half finished and I concur with you. :)
Suddenly, I wish I had a pet hedgehog. :-)
Babbling AKA Christina wrote: "Carlyn wrote: "Okay I finished my demons book and I really enjoyed it!Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first in the Arcadia Bell series. Arcadia is a ma..."
Lol! I know exactly what you mean! The next book isn't out until summer next year :(
Carlyn wrote: "Lol! I know exactly what you mean! The next book isn't out until summer next year :( ..."The way I see it, that gives me time to catch up on other series I've discovered late. ;-)
OK I am using: Hush, Hush for demons and got a good chunk read today. I'm reading this with my daughter. It never occurred to me that it might be a demons book until the word came up in the book. So I looked and there are multiple "demons" type shelves including just plain old "demons". So I guess there will be some demons coming up in the book. I hope this was ok to let my daughter read. She's almost 14.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a great start to what looks to be a fantastic new shifter series! Alpha pack is a government special ops team full of shifters with some extra talents. This story was based on Jaxon who is a wolf shifter with a talent for time bending! He rescues Kira after she steals things from her employers who she is convinced are up to no good and she is sucked into the Alpha packs world.
I liked Jax and Kira the only thing that annoyed me about the story was the ease at which Kira accepted the supernatural in the world, it would have been more believable if she had cracked a little. Overall though I really enjoyed the story and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series when they are released.
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