Urban Fantasy discussion
What are you reading?
I just started
, not sure what I think of it so far.
Darcy wrote: "I just started , not sure what I think of it so far."I enjoy this series, although after each book I usually feel like I've just watched an action movie rather than read a book. But they're a fun change of pace for me. The end of the most recent was a killer cliffhanger though.
Kristen wrote: "I'm currently reading The Name of the Wind"That was a good one I really enjoyed it!
Christine wrote: "I enjoy this series, although after each book I usually feel like I've just watched an action movie rather than read a book. But they're a fun change of pace for me. The end of the most recent was a killer cliffhanger though."That is good to know. I am actually listening to the audio of this one. I think that if I had the book I would have given up. If I keep reading the series I will go the audio route for them.
Chakara wrote: "Mitabird wrote: "I'm currently reading Timeless by Gail Carriger."Ditto"
I just finished it. A satisfying ending to a fun series.
I'm reading atm
and I loved it. It's 5 stars :)
I've been in a reading funk lately, started 
and I couldn't really get into them so they have been 'halted' shelf for the time being.Also tried
. 14% in and the more I read the more I really couldn't get into it so its going onto my Did Not Finish shelf. =/
Kristen wrote: "Jean wrote: Sometimes I think it depends on my mood at the time and what book I read right before it. I'll also continue on if there is a lot of buzz about the series. (I'm not a huge Mac fan, but ..."I caved in and read the first Fever book due to all the hype. It was okay, not amazing but interesting enough though Mac annoys me. I'm considering reading book 2 but it's been awhile since I read the first one so the thought of having to go through it again to refresh my memory is putting me off. >_>
Lynn wrote: "I caved in and read the first Fever book due to all the hype. It was okay, not amazing but interesting enough though Mac annoys me. I'm considering reading book 2 but it's been awhile since I read the first one so the thought of having to go through it again to refresh my memory is putting me off...You could probably go through the reviews for
to check out the spoilers and refresh your memory. I can't remember if there was much recap in the second book or not. Mac was a bit better in the second book if that helps... (still annoying though).
Jean wrote: "Lynn wrote: "I caved in and read the first Fever book due to all the hype. It was okay, not amazing but interesting enough though Mac annoys me. I'm considering reading book 2 but it's been awhile ..."Aah, Fever. I didn't really even like the first book, but since I had already bought book two (I bought it first by accident) I kept reading. Mac does eventually grow up over the course of the series and I will admit I was temporarily sucked in by my need to find out what Barron's is. I read all five books in about two weeks. I'm glad I read it and overall enjoyed it, but I just don't get the hype. There were too many things that annoyed me. I'd take Kate Daniels or Mercy Thompson over Fever any day.
Finihsed
starting
.I brought Ignition because it was advertized here that it was free and the brief description made it sound like it would be interesting but I was wrong. The plot if you call it that didn't start until I was 60% into the book and even at the end nothing was solved.
Brandy wrote: "I'm reading atm and I loved it. It's 5 stars :)"I have that book in library tbr tower.
Finished
, 4 stars and am now reading
Christine wrote: "I'd take Kate Daniels or Mercy Thompson over Fever any day."Most definitely. : )
Lynn wrote: "I've been in a reading funk lately, started and I couldn't really get into them so they have been 'halted' shelf for..."I wasn't particularly fond of the Sabina Kane series either. I think I read the first couple, but have never been overly motivated to finish the series
I am reading Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione.
I finished
. I thought it was a very good ending to a pretty good series.
Just finished The Name of the Wind. Didn't get much of my weekend tasks completed so I think I'll wait a bit before I start Wise Man's Fear. Laundry baskets are haunting me. I suppose I'll head to the tbr pile for something a little more modern day and perhaps a little fluffy. I wonder what I'll find.
All that talk of the Fever series led me to a light and fluffy read.
.
currently reading
and
. I'm enjoying both.
@ Jean; Good idea! Didn't think of that. xD@ Christine; Indeed. I def like Kate Daniels & Mercy Thompson better.
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Reading
. Hawke/Sienna fans would rejoice.
On the other hand, I find this book a little distracting due to so many different POVs. Or maybe it's because I read book 1-10 in a row months and the time lapse between is disconcerting.
Lynn wrote: "Reading
Hawke/Sienna fans would rejoice.
On the other hand, I find this book a little distracting due to so many different POVs. Or maybe it's because I read book 1-10 in a row months and the time lapse between is disconcerting. "
I think another issue is that she seems to be throwing in several new characters and giving bigger roles to characters that were just background in previous books. While there's plenty of Hawke and Sienna, and even some Riley and Indigo, there are many more characters that I don't really know.
I'm still thoroughly enjoying it, but I want to know who the Ghost is!
Thinking of reading The Night Circus or A Discovery of Witches. (Not exactly UF, I guess, but fits in). Anyone have a recommendation?
Lisa wrote: "Thinking of reading The Night Circus or A Discovery of Witches. (Not exactly UF, I guess, but fits in). Anyone have a recommendation?"I haven't read A Discovery of Witches, but I loved The Night Circus.
I finished
and loved it, although I would have liked a little more advancement on the Psy front. I just started
. Looks like I'm on a romance kick....
Ooh, that Larissa Ione series looks like fun! I just started
by Meg Cabot. It is quite enjoyable so far, though I think it might end up a little romancy, but it pokes fun at the vampire craze while jumping on in there itself.
I'm getting ready to start reading
.
Elisa wrote: "Ooh, that Larissa Ione series looks like fun! "I'm almost done with the first book and I've really enjoyed it. It's pretty standard PNR, but I like the main characters and it's been a fun read. So far, I like it better than her Demonica series.
I seem to be in a historical romance stretch. Finished
. It had a promising start and some 2/5 into the book it became so hard to read on. There are tons of positive reviews for this book so I guess it's just not for me. =/
on the other hand I enjoyed.----------------------------------------------
May be time for me to go back and try the Fever series again. No idea what to read anymore. >_>
Christine wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Thinking of reading The Night Circus or A Discovery of Witches. (Not exactly UF, I guess, but fits in). Anyone have a recommendation?"I haven't read A Discovery of Witches, but I lov..."
Thanks, Christine! I'll check it out.
Just finished
and now starting
. So far I'm enjoying this series.
Starting
. I've heard good things about this series, and hope I agree.
Just started
a series I've been dying to read foooorever and so far its gooooooooooooood!!!!!!!
Rachael wrote: "Just started a series I've been dying to read foooorever and so far its gooooooooooooood!!!!!!!"Wasn't that first chapter just creepy? I love how she creates images in my head.
right now trying to get into Magic Bleeds this book is really kinda gross! but Im trying to ignore the skin falling off of peoples bones and crawling around trying to infect people just ewwwwww.After that I have planned to read Feast of Fools (I think thats the next one),The Knife of Never Letting Go,The Birth of Venusand one more book I cant remember right now.
I just finished The Forest of Hands and Teeth (The Forest of Hands and Teeth, #1), gonna start on The Dead-Tossed Waves (The Forest of Hands and Teeth, #2) next, then finally The Dark and Hollow Places (The Forest of Hands and Teeth, #3).
Loving
. I've laughed out loud so many times during this book, and I'm only halfway through it.
Christine wrote: "Loving . I've laughed out loud so many times during this book, and I'm only halfway through it."this is a great series - out there but hilarious!
started
, really enjoying it so far!!
I finished
and
is next. I like this series, though I can't say I enjoy her relationship with the werewolves that much. I don't feel like they are fleshed out enough.
Christine wrote: "Loving . I've laughed out loud so many times during this book, and I'm only halfway through it."That sounds good! *skulking around for new series*
So finally finished
it went on a bit for my taste but was ok I gave it 3 stars. I'm now reading
which as always is awesome!!!
Rachael wrote: "So finally finished it went on a bit for my taste but was ok I gave it 3 stars. I'm now reading which as always is awesome!!!"I had a hard time with that series also. I wanted to like it more than I did. I loved the concept, but was bored at times reading it
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I agree. Sometimes I don't know what to read and I pick up something that's not really what I'm in the mood to read and it taints it a little. I liked the Fever series, but it was one of the first series I started to read when I discovered uf/fantasy/paranormal fiction.