Urban Fantasy discussion
What are you reading?
♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "started
last night, not really liking it so far. :("I didn't care too much for this first book in the series, but I liked the subsequent books much better. In book two she introduces a variety of other characters (witches, demons, vampires) who subsequently get their own books.
Lynn wrote: "Finally finished
, the ending was...WHOAH!! Now I can't wait for the next book. Wasn't that ending incredible?! I can't wait to see what happens next and how this reverberates in her Mercy Thomspon series. If only we didn't have to wait a year for the next book....
Christine wrote: "Wasn't that ending incredible?! I can't wait to see what happens next and how this reverberates in her Mercy Thomspon series. If only we didn't have to wait a year for the next book."Ikr? D=
Timeless and #1 of the Dragonfire series are in my to-come-back-later pile. Wasn't in the right mood for them as well. Seems to be happening a lot lately. =(
Next on my list:
Lynn wrote: "Christine wrote: "Wasn't that ending incredible?! I can't wait to see what happens next and how this reverberates in her Mercy Thomspon series. If only we didn't have to wait a year for the next bo..."I love Diana Rowland's series! I still have #4 to try to catch up on in April.
Christine wrote: "♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "started
last night, not really liking it so far. :("I didn't care too much for this first book in the series, but I liked the subsequent books m..."Me too! I did not even feel like continuing the series after it but am glad I did. It gets much better!
♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "started
last night, not really liking it so far. :("I put it down after about 40 pages. I don't really like the first person present tense way it was written. It just feels weird. Plus, the story just didn't pull me in. Maybe I'll try it again later.
Lynn wrote: "Christine wrote: "Wasn't that ending incredible?! I can't wait to see what happens next and how this reverberates in her Mercy Thomspon series. If only we didn't have to wait a year for the next bo..."Oh, I really enjoyed the Kara Gillian series. I raced through the books that are out and can't wait for the next one.
Ooh, I look forward to hearing what you think of it. The reviews for Grave Mercy are mostly positive, but there are some who find it not quite to their liking as well.Currently reading
. I finally got my paperback wrapped nicely so I don't spoil the pretty cover or anything. /OCD It feels good to read from a physical book rather than ebook. <3Hopefully I can get to
after this.
Lynn wrote: "Ooh, I look forward to hearing what you think of it. The reviews for Grave Mercy are mostly positive, but there are some who find it not quite to their liking as well.Currently reading [bookcover..."
Oh, I hope you can get Blood Deon too - it's such a good book!
Ursula wrote: "I finished
now I'm reading
"I love Dresden Files. It gets better and better. Just when you think the series is starting to become pretty formulaic, he starts mixing it up.
I have just read
and
and
They were brilliant.
isn't out in the UK for another month so now I have to wait - gutted!I'm re-reading
I love Harry.
Chantal wrote: "I have just read
and
and 
They were brilliant.
isn't out ..."Gasp!! The horror! Just hold on, it's worth it!
I saw you gave it 4 stars. :>) But it took you foooooorever to read. You better deduct half a star.(I'm kidding.)
Maria wrote: "I saw you gave it 4 stars. :>) But it took you foooooorever to read. You better deduct half a star.
(I'm kidding.)"
Lol. I'm not sure why I was able to deal with such a long book. Generally, I don't have that kind of patience. But it kept my interest.
I was going to give it three stars, but then I realized that the author had taken a pair of characters whom I *hated* and turned them into people I really cared about. And like I said, the ending melted my heart. So, I relented and gave it four stars after all...
(I'm kidding.)"
Lol. I'm not sure why I was able to deal with such a long book. Generally, I don't have that kind of patience. But it kept my interest.
I was going to give it three stars, but then I realized that the author had taken a pair of characters whom I *hated* and turned them into people I really cared about. And like I said, the ending melted my heart. So, I relented and gave it four stars after all...
Affably wrote: "Riders of the ApocalypseCroak
nd other then that im just trying to find new books/rereading old ones"
What do you think of
? It sounds interesting...
Just finished
I tried this book before but wasnt in the mood due to some of the racial stuff and sookies a bit annoying. But I decided to give it another try. I was still put off about sookie refearing to African Americans as THE BLACKS its about the same as say THE_______ to alot of my race and we find it very offensive. However I do know that it is the norm in alot of places in the world.I dislike Bill I think he sucks eggs.
Love Sam he rocks my socks. And he is one of the only reasons that Im still reading the next two books. Im only buying the books in batches because the series is really long and I may not want to continue if I get to annoyed.
The ending was really fast although I was ready for it to be over I felt like they didnt wrap it up nicely that the writer was in a rush to end it and make it under 300 pages.
I will read the next two because I have them . Though Im not in any hurry.
:)
Chakara wrote: "Just finished
I tried this book before but wasnt in the mood due to some of the racial stuff and sookies a bit annoying. But I decided to give it another try. I w..."I read the first two books, maybe three in this series and finally put it aside. I know it is a very popular series but like you, I found Sookie a little too annoying.
Chakara wrote: "Just finished
I tried this book before but wasnt in the mood due to some of the racial stuff and sookies a bit annoying. But I decided to give it another try. I w..."
I thought the TV show handled that a little better especially since Tara and Lafayette got their own story lines.
And I *totally* agree about Sam!! No one else understands my Sam addiction, so it's nice to meet someone else who likes him, too!!
I tried this book before but wasnt in the mood due to some of the racial stuff and sookies a bit annoying. But I decided to give it another try. I w..."I thought the TV show handled that a little better especially since Tara and Lafayette got their own story lines.
And I *totally* agree about Sam!! No one else understands my Sam addiction, so it's nice to meet someone else who likes him, too!!
Michelle L. wrote: "Chakara wrote: "Just finished
I tried this book before but wasnt in the mood due to some of the racial stuff and sookies a bit annoying. But I decided to give it ..."Wait! Who doesn't get the hotness that is Sam? I'd take him over those vampires any day.
I get sidetracked so easily. Ended getting hooked onto the Vampire Academy series instead of Kara Gillian. Currently on
.So many books so little time. >.>
Christine wrote: "Michelle L. wrote: "Chakara wrote: "Just finished
I tried this book before but wasnt in the mood due to some of the racial stuff and sookies a bit annoying. But I..."
I know, right! Plus, Sam is more of a gentleman. Eric is cruel, imho.
I tried this book before but wasnt in the mood due to some of the racial stuff and sookies a bit annoying. But I..."I know, right! Plus, Sam is more of a gentleman. Eric is cruel, imho.
Lynn wrote: "I get sidetracked so easily. Ended getting hooked onto the Vampire Academy series instead of Kara Gillian. Currently on
.So many books so little time. >.>"
Love this series the so called "guide" pissed alot of fans off though including me . It was such a rip off sadly :(
Jean wrote: "Affably wrote: "Riders of the ApocalypseCroak
nd other then that im just trying to find new books/rereading old ones"
What do you think of
? It sounds interesting..."It was quite an interesting although unusual premise but the characters and story were nice although it was a bit predictable.
I'm about 100 pages into
and boy am I glad I read Mercy Thompson and Alpha & Omega before this. I'm having a really hard time getting into this one. It's just not the writing I'm used to from Patricia Briggs. The story is finally starting to get interesting (I hope!), so maybe the rest of the book will go better. I've been getting off to rocking starts with my books lately.
Darcy wrote: "My next batch of books are 
.."I can't wait to get into Shadow's Fall! I loved the first two books in that series.
Darcy wrote: "It's funny how you can tell how an author gets better with their craft as you read their backlist."It was interesting to read the introduction to the re-release where she talks about how she would have done things differently if she wrote it today, but she felt like she had to leave it (mostly) as is for the fans who read it and loved it the first time.
@ Christine - I am looking forward to Shadow's Fall. I really liked the first, the second not as much, but not as bad as some people talked about.I am sure that a lot of author's want to re-vamp the whole book when they re-issue, but run into the issues you talked about.
@Darcy - I know some people hated where she went in Shadowflame, and I was shocked that she did go there, but in a weird way it really worked for me. It added a whole different layer of real life to the book. Old emotions die hard and some times we make really, really dumb mistakes because of them. It blew me away.
Christine wrote: "@Darcy - I know some people hated where she went in Shadowflame, and I was shocked that she did go there, but in a weird way it really worked for me. It added a whole different layer of real life ..."I think part of what made me not like it as much as I got spoiled with the big twist with David. I hate it when that happens!
Affably wrote: "It was quite an interesting although unusual premise but the characters and story were nice although it was a bit predictable..."Thanks for the update on
. Predictability isn't a deal breaker for me, so I'll probably check it out.
Fifty Shades trilogy: Okay my husband recommended a book to me last week after hearing about it on NOVA, a radio station here in melbourne Australia. I thought I would give it a go over the Easter weekend. Its not PNR but it is erotic, with a little BDSM (warning for those who may not be into reading stuff like that)
I dont normally read stuff that isnt PNR or UF but seeing that i love my hubby, thought i would give it a go. I loved it and think it is worth recommending:
I am currently halfway through Fifty Shades Freed, but i found it extremely difficult to put down this weekend and read the first two back to back.
Give it a go and let me know what you think!
Rebecca (Bec) wrote: "Fifty Shades trilogy: ..."
I have to admit I've been curious about these books. They have certainly caused a splash.
R.Scott wrote: "Rebecca (Bec) wrote: "Fifty Shades trilogy: ..."
I have to admit I've been curious about these books. They have certainly caused a splash."
Well if you can handle reading some of the more erotic stuff and don't mind that it is not PN or UF, then I highly recommend.
Rebecca (Bec) wrote: "Fifty Shades trilogy: Okay my husband recommended a book to me last week after hearing about it on NOVA, a radio station here in melbourne Australia. I thought I would give it a go over the Easte..."
Like you I read books 1 & 2 back to back, because of work I'm only 15% into book 3 and finding it hard to put down.
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im excited about the next mercy and A&O book as well (view spoiler)[i wonder what will happen to Zee and uncle Mike?? (hide spoiler)]
Shadows kinda sounds like "I Am Number 4".