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I'm on Chapter 11, and it hasn't totally grabbed me yet, but I like how it's following more characters than usual it seems.
Finished
Currently reading
and listening to
I finished
last night. It was good, but felt like a filler book.I just got
, so that's next. Followed by
. :D
Currently trying to get through
before the end of the day...not sure why I'm struggling with it..probably all the pressure of needing it for a challenge. And the fact that all I want to do is go back to reading Psy-Changeling books. Up next there is
and finishing the novella in
.Speaking of Nalini Singh...I just read through the R&R thread for her Guild Hunter series, but I'm still not sure. So for those who have read both: if I am really into the Psy Changeling series, how likely am I to like the Guild Hunters series?
Paris wrote: "Currently trying to get through before the end of the day...not sure why I'm struggling with it..probably all the pressure of needing it for a challenge. And the fact that..."If it helps you to get through Eternal Rider (which I really liked), I thought Blaze of Memory is one of the weakest books in the series. Not a bad book, just not quite as good as the ones before. Actually, it and the one after (Bonds of Justice) are my least favorite in the series. But a bad Nalini Singh is still a pretty good book.
I've read both of Nalini Singh's series and love them both. The writing style between the two is somewhat different, and GH is much darker. I will say that I didn't care for the first GH book, thought the second book was okay, but loved books three and four. I think for me, Raphael in the first book was just a little too much the cold, calculating alpha even though I totally understood why he was the way he was. He just didn't do a thing for me. But a friend of mine loves him and loved the first two books, but thought three and four were just so-so. It seems to be one of those series that you just don't know until you try it because everyone has such different opinions.
Christine wrote: "If it helps you to get through Eternal Rider (which I really liked), I thought Blaze of Memory is one of the weakest books in the series. Not a bad book, just not quite as good as the ones before. Actually, it and the one after (Bonds of Justice) are my least favorite in the series. But a bad Nalini Singh is still a pretty good book."Thanks Christine for the feedback. I was kinda figuring that the next two in the Psy-Changeling series weren't going to be my favorite just because of the fact that they are pretty Psy heavy and while I like Judd and Sascha, it has taken me awhile to warm up to Faith and Ashaya (still not sure I like her that much).
I think I'll have to give Guild Hunters another chance then. I tried the first one a long time ago and didn't get into it, but that was the same for Slave to Sensation, so who knows if a second shot'll be what I need to get into them.
Paris wrote: "Christine wrote: "If it helps you to get through Eternal Rider (which I really liked), I thought Blaze of Memory is one of the weakest books in the series. Not a bad book, just not quite as good as..."You have to get through Dev's and Max's books so you can be rewarded with Drew and Indigo. That one is right up there with Riley and Mercy for me. And then there is Hawke.....
I have a friend who is currently struggling through book 3 of GH. I encouraged her to keep going because I honestly think each book gets better, but she just does not like Elena and Raphael. To each his own. But Dmitri in book four is so hot. He may just be my new favorite vampire (Sorry, Bones!)
Oh no! Don't say that Christine! I'm just going to pick up
from the library tomorrow...
Christine wrote: "You have to get through Dev's and Max's books so you can be rewarded with Drew and Indigo. That one is right up there with Riley and Mercy for me. And then there is Hawke.....This is exactly why I'm anxious to start Dev's book. lol Mercy and Riley was my fave so far and if Dre and Indigo are anything like them, then I know their book will be great. And Hawke...cannot wait for Hawke's book.
And I really shouldn't start a new series yet, but I think that I may just have to find a way to get the Guild Hunter series to fit into a challenge or two that I have to do. lol
@ Paris, I like both series but the Psy Chg are a little more to the PNR and have somewhat warm and fuzzy endings with a continuing storyline. The Guild series is a little more UF and darker but it fits the archangel characters. They've been around for so long they're cold, unchanging and little intrigues them. But Raphael warms up... I like the GH series just a bit more because Elena's a warrior like Kate Daniels and Riley Jensen are in their worlds, she can take care of herself.
Lis wrote: "@ Paris, I like both series but the Psy Chg are a little more to the PNR and have somewhat warm and fuzzy endings with a continuing storyline. The Guild series is a little more UF and darker but i..."Thanks Lis. I was wondering why I kept seeing Guild Hunter books on the Urban Fantasy shelf while looking through it for Bingo. That helps a lot.
I love both series and GH is on my fav shelf ;) Elena is definitely like Kate Daniels in my mind & Raphael warms up to her nicely. LOL.
Speaking of Kate, my copy of
came today. woohoo!!!
So jealous... I loaned my kindle to a friend just so I wouldn't be tempted with the tues releases and I could finish my bingo read. The 2nd half of
is getting good if we could just reduce the granny may segues I'd be even happier.
and
also came out yesterday.
As your Captn I say Yay!!! Read that Bingo book!!!My copy of Kitty was mailed 28/7 so should be here, *fingers crossed* by the end of the week or early next week.
Just started
for the Bingo shelf and I'm enjoying it so far. I'm wondering why I didn't start this sooner. Also finally starting
.
About a third of the way into
and really enjoying it :)
And so you should be, it's good ......
For the end of July I finished
and
Starting for August
and
I finished
which was okay. Not great, but a quick read if you like her Dragonfire series.Next, I'm stating
for the buddy read. Yeah!
I finished
and it was so good. A real rollercoaster ride of emotions. I can't wait for Reseph's book. And I hear Reaver is getting a book too which I the one I really want to read.
I am reading
and loving it. I haven't read many books about this and loved I love to hear different versions of what could happen.
I just finished
and have
coming in the mail. Will probably read that as I wait for
. For now I am stumbling through
and trying my hardest to like it.
Good luck with that Barb!Just finished a re-read of
for RRRC, while waiting for the Bingo shelf to come up. And now that it has I'll be reading
I've recently read:
All free and I enjoyed them all. :D
I've recently read...
Now, I'm starting
Angie wrote: "I'm going to start 
later today."Love that book Angie
Angie wrote: "I'm going to start later today."Great series, one of my favorite UF series I've started. Mercy is great.
Yeah, I keep hearing amazing things about it, so I'm excited to finally see for myself. :D
Carrie wrote: "Angie wrote: "I'm going to start later today."Great series, one of my favorite UF series I've started. Mercy is great."
I love it too! Right up there with Kate Daniels.
I'm finally getting back to Downside Ghosts with
. Finally!
Christine wrote: "I love it too! Right up there with Kate Daniels. "I haven't read that one yet, I've heard great things about it.
Kate is my absolute favourite :)Closely followed by Mercy & both Nalini Singh's series!!
About to start
and
Sandra wrote: "Kate is my absolute favourite :)Closely followed by Mercy & both Nalini Singh's series!!"
I agree totally! Nalini Singh is just plain awesome. I'm so excited for Jason's book!
Yep, she is an auto preorder for me. As is Mercy. Not so keen on the Edge books, but if its Kate, I'm in :D
Finished
Currently reading
and listening to
Great book week! Finished
and Loved it!
which was good too. And
in audio and surprisingly good.Currently reading
and trying a re-listen of
in audio, but losing interest fast...
Does watching the olympics count? LOL
I am about 2/3 way through
, it is really an incredible story. Then I will be getting back to G.A. Aiken's Dragon Kin series.
I started
tonight. Even though more is happening, I'm not liking it as much as the first so far.
Recently read:
~unexpectedly good
~DNF
~scientifically unsound, otherwise great.Currently reading:
LOL, scientifically unsound ... heheheAnd what about those werewolves & vamps??? hehehe
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Hope you like it, seems like that one is a love-or-hate book for most people. It's a bit different than the rest do the BDB series. I liked it though!