R3 TEAM THREAD: Team #5 ~ Gypsies, Vamps and Thieves

[Sherri]

I'll be reading for the fantasy paranormal shelf.

... and I see I forgot to post my review for the supernatural shelf. I'll try and do that tonight.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats GVT!

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Shelf: 'Fantasy Paranormal'

5/6 Read

Sherri - Magic Bleeds
Cristina - Blood Bound 09-14-11
Amanda - Iron Kissed
Mary - Shades of Midnight 09-16-11
Carlyn - First Grave on the Right 09-13-11
KarenF - Eternal Kiss of Darkness 09-17-11

[Carlyn]

I'm going to read for the fantasy paranormal shelf!

[Michelle]

Carlyn wrote: "I'm going to read for the fantasy paranormal shelf!"

Let me know what you think of it! I'm going to try and get to it this week... :)

[Mary X]

Well it doesn't look like Fantasy-paranormal gives anyone a bingo. So we should have at least one more shelf unless I missed something.

OK I am going to use: for Fantasy Paranormal

[KarenF]

For the Fantasy-Paranormal shelf I'm going to read:

[Amanda]

Fantasy-paranormal shelf: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs

[Carlyn]

Michelle wrote: "Carlyn wrote: "I'm going to read for the fantasy paranormal shelf!"

Let me know what you think of it! I'm going to try and get to it this week... :)"

Will do hun!

[A book away from an episode of hoarders]

I was telling my mom that this shelf was like being at a buffet with all my favorite things but only being able to pick one dish. lol

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

ROFL!

[Mary X]

I have 106 books on this shelf. That's probably not all of them, just the ones I took the time to look up.

I just listened to an audiobook that might be on the Supernatural shelf. If it is, I will review that so that's done.

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

Cristina wrote: "I was telling my mom that this shelf was like being at a buffet with all my favorite things but only being able to pick one dish. lol"

:D Great description! I felt the same way about this one and supernatural. What to choose, what to choose!

[Mary X]

OK yay! the audiobook I just listened to was on the Supernatural shelf 3xs. and I started it after the shelf was called. So this catches me up:

- ***

I tried reading this in print a few weeks ago and just could not get into it at all. I had to mail it out for a game on PBS. So I got the CDs from the library. I'm glad I gave it chance on audio because it was much better that way. The reader was really good. A lot of the literary references went over my head even as avid a reader as I am. But I did most of my classics reading in high school many moons ago. So whatever I had in my brain about Shakespear, the Brontes, Dickens etc.., is long gone. But I still enjoyed it enough to get more of the series on CD from the library.

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Once Sherri puts up her review for The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf, we'll be ready for our 'Supernatural' stamp.

Too bad it doesn't give us a bingo... yet. :D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Cristina wrote: "I was telling my mom that this shelf was like being at a buffet with all my favorite things but only being able to pick one dish. lol"

LOL! Great analogy. :)

[Carlyn]

Okay here is my review for my fantasy paranormal shelf!


First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I absolutely loved this book! It made me laugh so many times and I really got pulled in to the story.

Charley Davidson is a grim reaper, and works with the police to help solves crimes. It helps that she can talk to the dead and ask them who killed them! She is on the case of three dead lawyers who never seen who kills them and it seems they died as result of something much bigger! Charley has to solve the case as well as face a blast from her past who it seems he is much more than he appeared.

This story really engaged me from the first chapter and flowed so easily it was so easy to read! The thing that made me fall in love with this book and give it five stars was the characters. Charley was hilarious! I spent half the time reading this book wiping tears from my eyes as she was so funny but then again I do love a sarcastic heroine! The supporting characters didn't let me down either, from her best friend Cookie to a PI called Garrett, it was a joy to read!

I would recommend this book to anybody! It has something for everyone.



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Carlyn wrote: "Okay here is my review for my fantasy paranormal shelf!


First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this book! It made me laugh so many times and I really..."

Glad to hear it's awesome. I used my Audible credit on this earlier in the month. As soon as I finish Virals, I'll start right in on it.

[Sherri]

Sorry guys, it has been one horrible week. Two deaths on one side of family within days of each other (both my dad's brothers). We have been trying to figure out if we are going to fly back to Scotland for services or not, so I have not done much reading, although I am making progress with Magic Bleeds. Haven't had much time to actually sit at the computer and type up my review though. But here is my supernatural one.



Book Completed: September 5, 2011
Shelf: Supernatural
Rating: ★★★½

I’m totally a sucker for paranormal books that have offbeat, hilarious, sarcastic and witty characters, so after I finished after How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf I just knew I had to read more about the Crescent clan of werewolves in The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf, the second book in the series. Maggie was a bit intimidating in the first book and frankly not very likable in the first book. However, I enjoyed Molly Harper’s writing, so I was interested in continuing with the series.

Maggie has a lot going on as the pack alpha; taking care of the pack, the town, al the while keeping the pack a secret. Enter Dr. Nicolas Thatcher, a gorgeous geek who resembles a Viking god. Maggie’s attraction to him is instantaneous but for the good of the pack she tries to ignore the good doctor. Nick has come to the valley to investigate the recent wolf sightings and as he looks into the sightings, things begin to heat up between him and Maggie.

Initially, I still didn’t connect with Maggie. She is prickly and short tempered and it was hard to feel connected to her, but slowly over the book I began to warm toward her. She is one of those characters that are hard on the outside and soft on the inside, but with Maggie’s case she had never really cracked open the shell. There are a couple of scenes that had me giggling out loud; the party makeover scene is hysterical. Overall, I enjoyed the romance between Nick and Maggie, along with the mystery the characters were involved with and would recommend for those that enjoy comedic romantic stories.

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Sherri wrote: "Sorry guys, it has been one horrible week. Two deaths on one side of family within days of each other (both my dad's brothers). We have been trying to figure out if we are going to fly back to Sco..."

My condolences to you and your family.

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

So sorry Sherri! If you need help in any of your swaps at PBS, just LMK.....

[Carlyn]

Condolences Sherri.

[Sherri]

Thanks guys. We are adjusting and taking it all in. Its been the hardest on my dad. But we have great support (you guys included). Many thanks!

[Michelle]

So sorry Sherri *hugs*

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Horrible news Sherri, my sympathies to you and your family, especially your Dad.

[KarenF]

So sorry Sherri - My condolences to you and your family.

[Mary X]

So sorry about your losses Sherri.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Sherri, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.

[Sherri]

Thanks eveyone. It means alot.

On a better note, I finished Magic Bleeds and I absolutely loved it. I think I this is the best book in the series (so far). I'll do my writeup tonight.

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We're ready for our 'supernatural' stamp now, btw.

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Shelf: Fantasy Paranormal


09-14-2011

Blood Bound: I'd forgotten how much I liked this series. The story was fast paced and literally kept me on the edge of my seat through the last half of the book. Apparently, I'm a sucker for love triangles (or whatever you call it if there are 3 suitors) because I loved all the scenes with Mercy/Adam, Mercy/Samuel and Mercy/Stefan (even though I know she's so not going to end up with a vampire) but that's not the main pull of this series. I'm glad I have the next three on my shelf at home. :D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Cristina wrote: "We're ready for our 'supernatural' stamp now, btw."

Sorry about that, Ladies. I was looking for Mary's initial book and missed where she'd changed it and posted her review. Supe stamp comin' up! :D

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Gypsies, Vamps & Thieves!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'supernatural'.

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

Good Job!! :D

[Mary X]

I have a habit of changing books but when I don't post a selection people ask what I'm going to read.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Absolutely no problem changing book choices. I just didn't make the connection until Cristina pointed it out. :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats GVTs!

[Mary X]

Here's my fantasy-paranormal book:

*****

I think this was my favorite one of the series. I wish Kade had been a little more fleshed out before he got his own story. But then I guess there would be less to write about his background in this one. I felt kind of sorry for the Ancient. Yeah he's a vicious killer but who wouldn't be after being held captive for several decades? I am itching to start the next one but I'm going to hold out ontil the next shelf is called just incase it works for it since it's on a couple of them.

[KarenF]

I finished my fantansy-paranormal book. Here's the review:

****

4 stars because I really like Kira & Mencheres both separately and together. They're scenes together are the most enjoyable in the book. Kira is a great blunt, but not tactless, heroine and it's fun to see Mencheres stop brooding when he's with her. As far as the plot outside of their relationship, I thought it was pretty meh. The villain might as well have been name Snidley Whiplash for all his subtly and frankly I was a little confused at the end with who was in on what plot and what happened to the woman they rescued. But I was tired and probably just missed something and I didn't really care enough to go back and figure it out. Still, this is primarily a romance and the romance part works. So for me the other plot points count less. I'm hoping Vlad's book is coming as I love him. As a side note: I usually read books on my kindle but I got this one cheap at a Border's closing sale. I'm spoiled by my kindle hiding awful covers and this is one of the worst. I was actively hiding it the whole time I was reading at Starbucks.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

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

Happy Reading!

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I'm going to read Silver Borne for this shelf since I'm on a roll with this series.

[Mary X]

Woohoo! The book I really wanted to read next is shelved Read in 2010 by 15 people. I've been fighting the urge to start this incase it worked for the next shelf.

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Shelf: read in 2010

6/6 read

Mary: Taken by Midnight
Sherri - Hands Of Flame
Cristina - Silver Borne
Amanda - The Summoning
Carlyn - Unholy Magic
KarenF: Neverwhere

[Mary X]

Well it doesn't look like Read-in-2010 gives anyone a Bingo. But it's a great 1 for team 4 as it sets them up for two 4-in-a-rows and 1 for team 7.

[Sherri]

Ah crap! The books I wanted to read are new 2011 releases so they are not going to work and the book I started this morning would have worked. :-( Need to go do some other plotting.

[KarenF]

Yeah, my "next up" reads were 2011 releases too. :( Bad, Mr. Radomizer, Bad!

So after rearranging my plan, for the Read-In-2010 shelf I'll read

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I've updated the Master List (message #13).

[Carlyn]

I'm very happy I checked the top shelves of one of the books I've been waiting to read! My read in 2010 book is by Stacia Kane!

[Sherri]

I have 2 books that need to go back to the library. One finishes a series and the other starts it. I'm going to read by C.E. Murphy so I can "check" another series off the list.

[Mary X]

I'm almost done with Taken By Midnight. It's an audiobook and I've been listening and cleaning all day.

[Amanda]

Sorry it's taken me so long to choose my book. College is getting crazy at the moment.

Read in 2010: The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong