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R4: Team #2 ~ Second to None
Yeah! Ok let me check to see what I will read.
Lots of choices (as usual which is good!)....think I'll go with
. I really enjoyed the first and I've had this one for awhile.
I am either going to read
or
. I will let you know which one I go with. I need to read both of the because they are library books.
Teams that need one more:Us- "angels" bottom row
#10 "2011"- diagonal
#12 "post-apocalyptic" middle row and/or
"2011" B column
Done 3/18 for Magic 4*
Why did I wait so long to read this?! I love the world this author created. Highly recommend this for PNL romance lovers who want something that is not vampire, werewolf, etc. My only issue: the heroine is only 18 and I think I would have liked this better if she were older. The hero has loved her since birth and they shared a kiss when she was 16(!). (Ril is an immortal/long lived being).
Glad you enjoyed it Rachel, I've got the first 2 of these on my tbr tower and have only heard good things.
Yay! You'll love it! At least I hope you will, CaroB!
lol, Lady Jaye! I hope I do too :-) I've heard a lot about it on one of my recent buddy reads.
I think it would be #1 fav series for me so I hope you love it too. Mind you, some people have to read a couple of them to get the greatness. LOL
You are so right, Sandra - I swear even though I loved the books I had no idea what was going on until book 3, LOL!!!!
It's becoming rather obvious to me that I suck at picking books. I am also slowly coming out of a month-long reading slump, so that might explain why I am so irritable lately. I read Magic to the Bone and give it ★★. The story was okay until the heroine was revealed to be so brainless it's insulting to the reader. I mean, what type of person with an iota of sense can't connect dots even when the dots are right in front of you screaming to be connected?! And your life depends on it? The only good thing about the book is that the hero's name is Zayvion. It's gonna work really well for all thos A-Z name challenges I'm in, lol. I'll try the next book in series and see.
Lady Jaye, it is so hard to finish a book I don't enjoy. I hope your next one is at least a 4-star read! :-)
LOL ... I need to read it at least for those challenges too. I am also doing the A-Z challenges and Z's are hard to find.I hope you start having better luck with picking books!
good on you for sticking with it Lady Jaye.
ok here are mine from the last two shelves:Shelf: Paranormal Mystery, Book:
, Finished: 22.03.12, Rating: ★★★ Review: This was a great excuse for me to finally start the Arcane Society series from this author that I've been putting off. I must admit that while I liked this story, I didn't love it.
The plot and surrounding mystery was very well set up, with twists and turns and snakes - oh my! The suspects were presented to keep the reader guessing and their motives very plausible. My disappointment stems from the vagueness in the romance. While I liked Venetia's and Gabriel's characters, I didn't get a real sense of WHY they have fallen for each other. They interact well, but though we are told they are each other's "the one" I don't see evidence of anything other than sexual chemistry in the narrative.
Great mystery, dry romance, good read. I'll continue with the series.
Shelf: Magic, Book:
, Finished: 23.03.12, Rating: ★★★★★ Review: I don't even know where to start with this. I haven't had the greatest track record with this author, but have absolutely loved the world-building in this story. Kate is a fantastic heroine, kick-ass and yet vulnerably lonely. I'm going to have to buy the rest of the series and read them all!
lol, you sure did. I've had a few "meh" reads lately, so this was just a welcome relief!
Yay, you got the greatness from the 1st one!!!!And Arcane improves as you go along with some very interesting MCs.
I just requested our Paranormal Mystery stamp!Looks like I need to try Magic Bites one of these days.
Most definitely, Sandy! It is made up of all types of awesome :)
CONGRATULATIONS, Second to None! You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'paranormal-mystery'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congrats on the stamp Seconds!
Well... looks like
is available at the library, so I will pick it up tomorrow and see what I've been missing. :-)
I'll be reading
CaroB wrote: "I'll be reading "AWESOME book, CaroB!
★★★★★
I first read this in 2000 when I was teaching 7th Grade English. Many of my students fell in love with this series, as did I. The re-read did not disappoint. I loved when Harry discovered he had a godfather. It's so sad the way his aunt and uncle treat him, now he has "family" and a tie to his parents. What was really interesting (and what I didn't remember) is that You Know Who does not even make an appearance in this installment. This is a wonderful series for all ages. Can't wait to re-read the next installment.
Updated teams that need 1 more:#1: "New 2 You Series"- 4th row
#2: "angels" bottom row or
"New 2 You Author" 4th row
#6: "New 2 You Series"- B column or
"5 Stars" 3rd row
#8 "Alpha Male" diagonal
#10: "2011"- diagonal
#12 "post-apocalyptic" 3rd row or
"2011" B column
#14: "New 2 You Series" 2nd row
Wow- "New 2 You Series" is a game winning shelf (should it be called) for 3 teams! "2011" would be a winning shelf for 2 teams.
Azkaban was my favorite, Sandy, but I lost interest after the fourth book.
Sandy wrote: "Well... looks like is available at the library, so I will pick it up tomorrow and see what I've been missing. :-)"Sandy, saw this and thought it was topical for you :-)
http://dearauthor.com/need-a-rec/reco...
Thanks CaroB, I just love that series :)
pnr-uf Read
, finished 3/35 4*There's so much action in this one. Mira makes even more enemies and gains more territory. (view spoiler)
CaroB wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Well... looks like is available at the library, so I will pick it up tomorrow and see what I've been missing. :-)"Sandy, saw this and thought it was to..."
Thanks, CaroB! I am excited to start this one.
CaroB wrote: "I'll be reading "I LOVE the BDB series!!!
I am reading
(almost done) for the magic self and
for the PNR - UF self.
CaroB I haven't the courage to start the BDB series. I follow the convos they have over in the JR Ward BDB forum and I'm not sure my heart can take it, lol. Audrey I'd love to know how Iron Knight was. I plan on reading it one of these days.
Hi Team!!!Sandy your wish came true!! I was also determined to find a book I'd enjoy, that's why I didn't post until now :). when my copy of
landed on my kindle this morning I remembered to check if it was on the shelf, and lo and behold! 2 people had shelved it as PNR-UF, yayyy!!!!Okay that was just rambling. Now for the review. I give Sacrificial Magic ★★★★. It was a very wonderful read, and I am glad that Ches sis actually starting to believe sh deserves better out of this life than being a druggie. Terrible is beyond awesome and sometimes I wanted to bitchslap Chess because she hurt him because of her own insecurities. But it was very worth the wait and I can't wait for Chasing Magic to come out in June!
Hooray, Lady Jaye!PS - BDB is definitely worth the emotional turmoil! :-)
Haha. how's Magic Bites coming along?
Just read a little bit last night. So far so good.
Yes, they are!!!I just want to apologize if I am taking longer that normal. I have come into reading rut. The books are good, but not in a reading mood lately. I am almost done with both books. Don't worry I am chugging onward. This slump won't last long.
Lady Jaye - so far The Iron Knight is pretty good.
No worries, Audrey. It's not like any team can win this week. :-)
Hi Ladies, so ahem, I went back and checked to make sure Sacrificial Magic was on the right shelf. Apparently it wasn't - it was on UF-PNR shelves instead of PNR-UF. So in case my entry doesn't count, here's one that's definitely on the correct shelf :)
, which I read on the 26th and give ★★. Ugh! I do not know why I am trying to finish this series. Nothing useful happens, except Mac's idiotic pontifications and Barrons 'stupid sentiments. Barrons is a jerk of the first water, I don't think Mac is the brightest cookie anywhere, and Dani ought to be shot for abuse of the word fecking, which is not even a word. Um yes - it would seem in the past month or so I have become quite violent in my reading, what with wanting to beat people, bitchslap people and shooting people. Hopefully I will be back to my peaceful self in April :)
LOL Lady Jaye!
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So for the magic shelf (we couldn't just get an angel shelf, no. Lol) I'll be reading Magic to the Bone by Devon Monk. I can't figure out how to do links from the phone :(.... It's here from the library already and waiting to be read :)