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Michelle Scott (michellescottfiction) | 721 comments Mod
Chakara wrote: "Finished Blood Fever (The Watchers, #3) by Veronica Wolff and Divergent (Divergent, #1) by Veronica Roth 100pgs left in Switched (Trylle, #1) by Amanda Hocking"

I enjoyed Switched. I haven't read the rest of the series, yet.


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Jalilah I just thought I’d mention this book I finished The Grass Dancer by Susan Power for people who want to read something different that is not UF but still has supernatural elements. This book is part historical, part magical realism, following the lives a various members of the Sioux Nation starting in the 80s and going back into the 18 hundreds. One of the leading characters is a very evil Sioux witch!


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* (erinpaperbackstash) It's ridiculous but I cannot stop reading Harlequins this week. I'm going through a phase. Also reading the Hollows short stories by Kim Harrison, Night Shift by Stephen King, and Fear and Trembling (an anthology by Robert Bloch). I read anthologies slowly but am enjoying them.


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* (erinpaperbackstash) Darcy wrote: " Erin wrote: "'Salem's Lot by Stephen King

Loving it so far"

That is one of my favorites, glad you are enjoying it."


Yes it was a great one and very subtly eerie.


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* (erinpaperbackstash) Christine wrote: "About to start Sacrificial Magic (Downside Ghosts, #4) by Stacia Kane. I love this series."

I also love this series! Very unique UF


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* (erinpaperbackstash) Mitabird wrote: "I ended up DNFing Iron Kissed (Mercedes Thompson, #3) by Patricia Briggs after 38%. I couldn't get into it and I didn't care what was happening."

I do like the series but it's not one of my favorites. If you're going to continue with the series, not sure if you will now, but this book is a huge turning point in it because of what happens at the end.


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* (erinpaperbackstash) Ursula wrote: "I'm reading Pale Demon (The Hollows, #9) by Kim Harrison"

My favorite series. Not my favorite book of the series but it's a good one.


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* (erinpaperbackstash) Christine wrote: "I'm rereading Mark of the Demon (Kara Gillian, #1) by Diana Rowland and hoping it's just as good the second time around."

I love this series but she ends the books on such big cliffhangers.


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♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) just finished Iced (Dani O'Malley, #1) by Karen Marie Moning , it was fantastic!! now im reading Cinder (Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer


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Christine | 752 comments Erin wrote: "Christine wrote: "About to start Sacrificial Magic (Downside Ghosts, #4) by Stacia Kane. I love this series."

I also love this series! Very unique UF"




I recently finished Chasing Magic (Downside Ghosts, #5) by Stacia Kane and I am so depressed now. I'm going through Downside withdrawal!


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Jalilah ♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "just finished Iced (Dani O'Malley, #1) by Karen Marie Moning, it was fantastic!! now im reading Cinder (Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer"

Good to know! I ordered Iced. I loved the Darkfever series but had my doubts about Dani as the lead character.


message 1362: by LilMisGrayBrisk (new)

LilMisGrayBrisk Erin wrote: "Mitabird wrote: "I ended up DNFing Iron Kissed (Mercedes Thompson, #3) by Patricia Briggs after 38%. I couldn't get into it and I didn't care what was happening."

I do like the series but it's not one of my favorites. If you're going to continue with the series, not sure if you will now, but this book is a huge turning point in it because of what happens at the end..."


I read some spoilers and decided not to continue with the series.


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Paula (pauldajo) I am reading Endgame.


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Scott Moon (scottmoon) | 44 comments I am about to finish Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews and ready to start Magic Slays (Kate Daniels, #5) by Ilona Andrews but I am sort of in the mood for something different. Hmmm. Don't get me wrong, I love Kate Daniels, but my attention wanders no matter how good the series.


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Michelle Scott (michellescottfiction) | 721 comments Mod
Scott wrote: "I am about to finish Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews and ready to start Magic Slays (Kate Daniels, #5) by Ilona Andrews but I am sort of in the mood for something different. Hmmm. Don't get me wrong, I love Kate ..."

I have the same problem. I can read one or two books in a series in a row, but then I need to move on to something else. The downside is that it can get confusing. When I was reading Bone Crossed, I was lost through a lot of the book because I couldn't remember enough details.


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Darcy (sunnytat462) | 822 comments Michelle L. wrote: "I have the same problem. I can read one or two books in a series in a row, but then I need to move on to something else. The downside is that it can get confusing. When I was reading Bone Crossed, I was lost through a lot of the book because I couldn't remember enough details."

I love to read series back to back, but then it is hard to pull out specific details of each book, they seem like one big books.


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~Thena~ (athena-nadine) | 13 comments Finished Only In Her Dreams (The Oneiroi, #1) by Christina McKnight . I ended up liking this more than I thought I would at first. I almost put it down after the first eight chapters, but I'm so glad I didn't! I need to write my review today.

Now I am starting Cold Days (The Dresden Files, #14) by Jim Butcher . After that I will read The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski and Trapped (Iron Druid Chronicles, #5) by Kevin Hearne .


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Michelle Scott (michellescottfiction) | 721 comments Mod
I'm finally starting Chicagoland Vampires - Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill


message 1369: by Scott (new)

Scott Moon (scottmoon) | 44 comments Hey, Chicagoland Vampires sounds cool.


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Darcy (sunnytat462) | 822 comments I just started Cold Days (The Dresden Files, #14) by Jim Butcher , am so glad that James Marsters is back narrating! Then will move on to Darkness Hunts (Dark Angels, #4) by Keri Arthur The Fangover by Erin McCarthy Dire Wants (Eternal Wolf Clan, #2) by Stephanie Tyler Spellfire (Nightkeepers,#8) by Jessica Andersen


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Michelle Scott (michellescottfiction) | 721 comments Mod
I just downloaded Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke and Bone, #2) by Laini Taylor . I was going to wait and ask for it for Christmas, but I just couldn't wait, lol. I'm using it for one of my reads in the Oct. - Dec. challenge.


message 1372: by Jalilah (last edited Dec 01, 2012 11:30AM) (new)

Jalilah I am reading The Summer Country (Summer Country, #1) by James A. Hetley by James Hetley.

What I like about the story is it combines Celtic mythology, the Merlin story, with modern technology like genetic mutations.
It is hard to read as the leading protagonist is a rape victim. Up to now the rape has not been described in detail, rather only mentioned that it happened to her as a child. However as a result she is an alcoholic and has a dysfunctional relationship with men so it is still unpleasant.

However I am a big sucker for any type of hidden secret race of beings living in our world kind of thing, so in spite of all that, I am still liking the book.


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* (erinpaperbackstash) Michelle L. wrote: "I'm finally starting Chicagoland Vampires - Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill"

I still have this one waiting TBR. I have a lot of books ahead of it so not sure when Ill get to it.


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* (erinpaperbackstash) Currently still read The Hollows: Into the woods and another anthology. I read anthologies SO slow. This month I have to read a Charles Dickens, the chronicles of narnia series, a zombie book my friend loaned me, some Lynne Graham harlequin romances.


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Michelle Scott (michellescottfiction) | 721 comments Mod
Erin wrote: "Michelle L. wrote: "I'm finally starting Chicagoland Vampires - Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill"

I still have this one waiting TBR. I have a lot of books ahead of it so not sure when Ill get t..."


For some reason, I just couldn't get into it. I read 15% and gave up. Hopefully, you'll have better luck with it!


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Whitney (whitneychakara) | 188 comments Michelle L. wrote: "Erin wrote: "Michelle L. wrote: "I'm finally starting Chicagoland Vampires - Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill"

I still have this one waiting TBR. I have a lot of books ahead of it so not sure w..."


I read it but it gave me a headache and I bought like 3 in the series at the same time sooo now Im stuck I have to read them lol. I really couldnt stand the best friend espcially when she got with that dude they were just puke worthy to me and it just seemed so fake. A similar plot line but much better story and alot funnier is Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (Jane Jameson, #1) by Molly Harper and that whole series plus the characters are alot more likable in my Opinion.


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Susan | 145 comments I started Changeling by Yasmine Galenorn. Changeling (Otherworld / Sisters of the Moon, #2) by Yasmine Galenorn


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Michelle Scott (michellescottfiction) | 721 comments Mod
Chakara wrote: "I read it but it gave me a headache and I bought like 3 in the series at the same time sooo now Im stuck I have to read them lol. I really couldnt stand the best friend espcially when she got with that dude they were just puke worthy to me and it just seemed so fake. "

Exactly!! Although, it's weird because in
Daughter of Smoke & Bone, Karou and Zuz have that same kind of girly banter thing going on, but DoSaB, I thought it was cute and not annoying.

I'll have to give Jane Jameson a try!


Kathy (Kindle-aholic) (kindleaholic) | 192 comments Michelle L. wrote: "Chakara wrote: "I read it but it gave me a headache and I bought like 3 in the series at the same time sooo now Im stuck I have to read them lol. I really couldnt stand the best friend espcially wh..."

Molly Harper's books are on the lighter end of the UF spectrum, but they're funny.


Kathy (Kindle-aholic) (kindleaholic) | 192 comments I couldn't get into Daughter of the Sword. Will have to try later. I read Steel's Edge (The Edge, #4) by Ilona Andrews , which is more PNR. I liked it. It was a good way to end the series.

I'm on a steampunk kick right now. Read some steampunk romance, and also have The Inexplicables (The Clockwork Century, #5) by Cherie Priest The Janus Affair (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences #2) by Philippa Ballantine Tin Swift (Age of Steam, #2) by Devon Monk on the reading shelf.


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Michelle Scott (michellescottfiction) | 721 comments Mod
Kindle-aholic wrote: "I'm on a steampunk kick right now. "

I *love* steampunk! It's a nice change from regular UF.


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Geoffrey Wakeling | 23 comments Kindle-aholic wrote: "I couldn't get into Daughter of the Sword. Will have to try later. I read Steel's Edge (The Edge, #4) by Ilona Andrews, which is more PNR. I liked it. It was a good way to end the series.

I'm on a steampunk ..."


I only discovered steampunk this year too, but actually, really enjoy this genre. It's still great urban fantasy, just a slightly different urban than we're used to!


Kathy (Kindle-aholic) (kindleaholic) | 192 comments Geoffrey wrote: "Kindle-aholic wrote: "I couldn't get into Daughter of the Sword. Will have to try later. I read Steel's Edge (The Edge, #4) by Ilona Andrews, which is more PNR. I liked it. It was a good way to end the series..."

Yep, still fits under my fantasy umbrella, but with a different feel. :)


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Geoffrey Wakeling | 23 comments Kindle-aholic wrote: "Geoffrey wrote: "Kindle-aholic wrote: "I couldn't get into Daughter of the Sword. Will have to try later. I read Steel's Edge (The Edge, #4) by Ilona Andrews, which is more PNR. I liked it. It was a good way ..."

I know what you mean. A few heavily steam driven worlds make a nice change before heading back to traditional UF.


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* (erinpaperbackstash) Michelle L. wrote: "Erin wrote: "Michelle L. wrote: "I'm finally starting Chicagoland Vampires - Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill"

I still have this one waiting TBR. I have a lot of books ahead of it so not sure w..."


Yuck - glad I have only this book of the series in case I can't get into it either.


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Anika (teddybear1) | 110 comments Blood Lite (Blood Lite, #1; Dark-Hunter Universe; Hellchaser, #1; Otherworld Stories, #8.1; The Dresden Files, #10.1) by Kevin J. Anderson more than half way thur and not very pleased. THere are too many various authors and very short stories that I'm have not been impressed to read other books by authors that I'm not familiar with.


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Michelle Scott (michellescottfiction) | 721 comments Mod
Anika wrote: "Blood Lite (Blood Lite, #1; Dark-Hunter Universe; Hellchaser, #1; Otherworld Stories, #8.1; The Dresden Files, #10.1) by Kevin J. Anderson more than half way thur and not very pleased. THere are too many various authors and very short stories that I'm have not been impressed to read other books by autho..."

Short stories can be hit or miss. It's nice when they introduce you to new authors, but short fiction can also be a little frustrating.


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Christine | 752 comments Anika wrote: "Blood Lite (Blood Lite, #1; Dark-Hunter Universe; Hellchaser, #1; Otherworld Stories, #8.1; The Dresden Files, #10.1) by Kevin J. Anderson more than half way thur and not very pleased. THere are too many various authors and very short stories that I'm have not been impressed to read other books by autho..."


This is why I historically avoid anthologies, short stories, and novellas. I've read some by authors I already love and know I never would have tried their full-length books if I had read the short stories first. There just isn't enough time to be properly introduced to the characters and the author's world in a short or novella. I've started reading some that are tied into series I already love, but I have to really like the series and be desperate for a fix to dive into them.


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LilMisGrayBrisk Getting ready to re-read Blood Promise (Vampire Academy, #4) by Richelle Mead .


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Lorelle (lozza2407) | 52 comments Just finished God Save the Queen (The Immortal Empire, #1) by Kate Locke , which I loved !! and now onto Angel's Ink (The Asylum's Tales, #1) by Jocelynn Drake , which I can tell Im going to love just as much! So exciting to read 2 books in a row that keep you interested :)


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Darcy (sunnytat462) | 822 comments Lorelle wrote: "Just finished God Save the Queen (The Immortal Empire, #1) by Kate Locke, which I loved !! and now onto Angel's Ink (The Asylum's Tales, #1) by Jocelynn Drake, which I can tell Im going to love just as much! So exciting to read 2 books in..."

Not sure if you know, but there are a couple of prequels to Angel's Ink. They are The Asylum Interviews Bronx (The Asylum Tales, #0.5) by Jocelynn Drake The Asylum Interviews Trixie (The Asylum Tales, #0.6) by Jocelynn Drake m they are fun and introduce how all the main characters met.


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♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) Jalilah wrote: "♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "just finished Iced (Dani O'Malley, #1) by Karen Marie Moning, it was fantastic!! now im reading Cinder (Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer"

Good to know! I ordered Iced. I loved the Darkfever series but had..."


its surprisingly good - i didnt think i'd like it anywhere near the amount i did!!!
let me know what u think when your done :)


message 1393: by ♥ Ashleigh ♥ (new)

♥ Ashleigh ♥  Contrary to popular belief I'm not actually mad! (cheshire_red) finished My Life As a White Trash Zombie (White Trash Zombie, #1) by Diana Rowland ended up rating 4 stars.
now buddy reading Opal (Lux, #3) by Jennifer L. Armentrout with too good mates - loving it so far!!!


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Michelle Scott (michellescottfiction) | 721 comments Mod
Starting Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione


message 1395: by Jalilah (last edited Dec 10, 2012 05:18AM) (new)

Jalilah ♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "Jalilah wrote: "♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "just finished Iced (Dani O'Malley, #1) by Karen Marie Moning, it was fantastic!! now im reading its surprisingly good - i didnt think i'd like it anywhere near the amount i did!!!
let me know what u think when your done :)Cinder (Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer"

Good to know! I ordered Iced. I loved the Darkfever..."


Will let you know!
I am currently reading A Fistful of Sky (LaZelle, #1) by Nina Kiriki Hoffman by Nina Kiriki Hoffman It is different. I am really liking it thus far.


message 1396: by LilMisGrayBrisk (new)

LilMisGrayBrisk Michelle L. wrote: "Starting Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione"

Great series!


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Michelle Scott (michellescottfiction) | 721 comments Mod
Mitabird wrote: "Michelle L. wrote: "Starting Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione"

Great series!"


It looks really good! The cover reminds me of BDB.


message 1398: by LilMisGrayBrisk (new)

LilMisGrayBrisk Getting ready to start Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) by Richelle Mead .


message 1399: by Paula (new)

Paula (pauldajo) I'm reading Cold Days.


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Jalilah I am reading Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman


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