R4: Team #3 ~ The Power of 3 [SECOND PLACE]

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

KarenF wrote: "Steph wrote: "KarenF wrote: "I don't know how you ladies do it."
**humming** With a little lotta help from my friends ...

Thanks for adding to your review, Laura.
A big part of what makes BSB so ..."

Just as valuable KarenF, saves time and $.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! Too true; many reviews have either pushed a book further down on my TBR, made me curious to see why everyone disliked it and forced me to read it sooner, or, in some cases, knocked them right off my TBR shelf. ;)

[Lala]

* 02/19/12

(view spoiler)[This was waste of time...It was so dull and boring for me. It was like girl meets boy and 500 pages later it comes out that boy is a ghost. Its bad version of Twilight.... (hide spoiler)]

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Wow, Laura, thanks for that, it definitely isn't going on the tbr pile. :)

[Mandy]

Favorite series... hmm... Wow! This is a hard one to pick a book for - I think I need to go back to The Hollows, so the next one of those on my TBR is .

[JenniferJ]

Favorite Series pick is

[KarenF]

Wow, a couple of rough reads on the Ghosts shelf but we should be getting our third stamp! Yay!

Jennifer - that's one of my favorites in that series and I think it's the one that's the most fun. I love Bowen and Mari.

[JenniferJ]

Karen- I started it last night and really enjoying it. They are so humerous so far.

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Well I started my Fav Series read.. ...& I have to say, Rachel is in major big trouble Big Time!!!! Have to get back to my book cant wait to see what happens next...

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Power of 3!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'ghosts'.

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

[Lala]

Yay!!!! :)

[Lala]

***** 02/21/12

(view spoiler)[Wow just wow...So far its the best book from this series. Harry knows how to get himself in trouble. Duel with vampire and fighting with demons and the end was quite interesting, because he ended up having the coin after all. (hide spoiler)]

[Mandy]

Oh, I love Rachel Morgan! I finished definitely a 4 star read! (view spoiler)[I remembered why I had waited so long to read this one, though, because I found Kisten's death to be so sad and for Rachel not to remember seemed to compound it. I was wiping tears in the middle of the book when she was so alone, Ivy couldn't touch her and Jenks was too small. Even though I went straight into the next book (just couldn't help myself), I still have mixed feelings about Pierce. At times I think he is exactly what she needs, and at other times I think he may push her over the edge for good. I cannot believe all the crap she gets mixed up in and what happens, but somehow she still survives. All in all, this book (and the next) were great additions to the series! (hide spoiler)]

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Hi everyone I finished my read for "fav series", ...4*s...absolutely loved this read...Jenks has got to be my fav character of all time. My fav line from the book as to be "tinkerbell is a disney whore" I can just picture this cute little pixie flying around shouting that line at the top of his lungs....the entire series has been an awesome read - Im down to only one book left & then I will be caught up in the series :( this book did not disappoint - there was humor & tears & it really did leave you breathless with all that Rachel gets into...just found out that theres another book after pale demon it just released on feb 21...

[KarenF]

I finished my favorite series book as well. ****

One of the things I've come to love about this series is the rotating 1st person POV. I admit it through me off at first but by now I really like how we see the world and other characters through different eyes. Jaime is the narrator here and as a necromancer her powers are different and far less physical than Elena's or even Paige or Eve, who at least have spells to defend themselves. I really enjoyed Jaime as a narrator and how she has to be more resourceful and thoughtful since she can't rely on those physical powers.

Although these books are not primarily romances there is always a romance thread running through them and I've been anticipating Jaime & Jeremy's story. I love that they are older than a typical romance couple (40s & 50s) and that they act their age. They think about consequences and their responsibilities, even when it's clear they desire each other they talk and think about what the actions means. It doesn't sound very romantic as I type that but in a genre full of 20somethings blinded by lust I found their relationship refreshing.

I found the central mystery to be satisfying and twisty enough that I really didn't guess it before it was revealed. The mystery is a bit darker in this one than in previous installments because of the victims involved but Jaime's voice, her give and take with Jeremy and some Hollywood antics provide welcome relief and keep the book from being too dark.

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

For my "demon shelf" read I'm staying with the series.... ....can't wait to see what happens next with Rachel

[Lala]

For demon shelf i will be reading

[KarenF]

New Shelf: Demons

Sallie: **** 3/3/12 Sallie's Review

KarenF: **** 2/17/12 Karen's Review

JenniferJ: ***** 3/3/12 Jennifer's Review

Mandy: **** 2/28/12 Mandy's Review

Laura: ***** 3/8/12 Laura's Review

[Mandy]

I think I have on my bookshelf at home so that will be my next book.

[Mandy]

Mandy wrote: "I think I have on my bookshelf at home so that will be my next book."

Can't find it - ugh! Changing my book to

[JenniferJ]

Series Review Rating:5 stars--Completed 2/26/12

This is Bowen and Mari's story and they were hilarious to read about. They are on The Hie each for their own reasons when they encounter each other and Bowen thinks Mari has cast a spell on him that is making him want her because he thinks his only mate died a couple hundred years ago.


This one has a bit of everything passion, magic, adventure, wickedness, and I love the mix of witch and werewolf. The characters are strong and work good together and although I had a love/hate relationship with them at first, I felt the sparks flying in just the first couple of pages! I wasn't liking Mari's angle of wanting to "prove herself" and Bowen was just a bit overly mean and full of anger but everything starts coming together quickly and I got a better grip and understanding on them and so far this is my most favorite book of this series hands down!

[JenniferJ]

My Demon book is

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

JenniferJ wrote: "My Demon book is "

This is a really good read & the 2nd book in the series is just as good...I am waiting patiently (not) for the 3rd book to be released in a couple of weeks...

[JenniferJ]

I have heard the series was really good Sallie and sadly this is another book that has just been collecting dust on my shelf! Just have so many awesome books and not enough time! Grrr That's another reason I love joining in on this game...gives me a chance to get to those older books and clean off my TBR shelf a bit. ;)

[Mandy]

JenniferJ wrote: "I have heard the series was really good Sallie and sadly this is another book that has just been collecting dust on my shelf! Just have so many awesome books and not enough time! Grrr That's anot..."

I have to agree with that! Thank goodness for reasons to read specific books :)

[KarenF]

I finished my demons book. Man, Richelle Mead certainly knows how a start a series, I hope she knows how to end this one. :)

****

Never let it be said that Richelle Mead doesn't know how to begin a series. This first book in the Georgina Kincaid series is a really fun read. Georgina is a sympathetic narrator and the world is full of interesting creatures and characters. I love that there's a management structure to the forces of good and evil; and that the forces of hell are responsible for middle management (and I say that as a middle manager). I thought that the love triangle was a bit too drawn out but it all made sense in the end. Now, I'm just hoping that this series doesn't take the downturn that the Dark Swan series took in book 3 & 4.

[KarenF]

Ooh, and I'm off to go request our "Favorite Series" stamp. Yay us!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Power of 3!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'favorite series'.

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on the stamp Power!

[Mandy]

Woo hoo!

[Lala]

another stamp, yay!! :)

[Mandy]

I finished - 4 stars

Just what I needed (NOT!) to get sucked into another new series! I enjoyed seeing Maddy learn that even though, as a soul collector/agent of death, she knew much more than ordinary humans, there was a lot more out there than she was aware of. Of course, she found this out at the same time that some unsavory enemies tried to kill her out of anger against her relatives, and it started with the murder of her best friend. As Maddy learns more about who and what she is, her life becomes more and more complicated. This is a really enjoyable read and I look forward to seeing what else happens as Maddy's story continues.

[KarenF]

Hey everyone, we have an early new shelf announcement!

Direct link: Paranormal Romance

[KarenF]

Shelf: Paranormal Romance

Sallie: **** 3/6/12 Sallie's Review

KarenF: *** 3/6/12 Karen's Review

JenniferJ: *** 3/11/12 Jennifer's Review

Mandy: **** 3/5/12 Mandy's Review

Laura: **** 3/18/12 Laura's Review

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

I'm going to go with ...

[Lala]

i go with

[Mandy]

I'm going to read

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

I finished ...4*s...wow what can say about this book that wont give things away...ummm...Rachel is kick ass in this book, she takes on a number of challenges & I have to say I really did have my doubts as to how things would turn out but I have to hand it to her, she came thru it with flying colors. This book was intense in parts but at the same time it was a little boring in some parts too but all in all it held your attention & definitely towards the end was hard to put down. I have one more to read to be caught up in the series which is a little sad :( but it has been an awesome series to read...Jenks is still my fav character he is just so darn cute.

[JenniferJ]

Demon Book Review:


5 Stars
3/3/12
I finally got the chance to pull this remarkable book off my TBR shelf and I enjoyed it sooo much! I Love the covers for this series! It's a mixture of teenage angst with a sliver of comedy and a side of oh my God I have super powers! Sophie can't stay out of trouble no matter how hard she tries and it seems the more she tries the bigger the trouble she does get into! I felt so sorry for her in the beginning of the book because she just seemed a bit sad and lonely and never having really had any contact with her father her whole life has hurt her more than she lets on but then after constantly beeing bullied in her new school she begins to come out of her shell and fight back a bit and by the end of Hex Hall she is able to stand up for herself and has some tough decisions to make that will change her life forever.

[JenniferJ]

Paranormal Romance Book Pick

[Mandy]

- 4 stars

This book (and series) is an interesting glimpse into a strange world where Angels are nearly immortal and are the makers of vampires. Elena, a Guild Hunter (hunter of vampires that have broken their "contracts" with the Angels that made them), (view spoiler)[became an angel when she nearly died fulfilling a contract that threw her into a battle between archangels, the most powerful beings in her world. When Raphael saved her life, an unheard of thing happened and she became an Angel - the first made Angel in living memory. Unfortunately, that throws her right into the middle of Angel politics, which is a bloody world where power and violence reign. She is too young and fragile for most of the angels, and nearly everyone around her wants her dead. She must battle to earn respect and keep herself alive, plus keep from being her lover's downfall. She also finds herself battling nightmares from her past when her family was slaughtered, which adds another layer of weakness. Yet, her inner strength shines through and with Raphael by her side, she stands up to her many enemies. This series is more urban fantasy than PNR, but the love between these two is fascinating. Elena is a kick-butt heroine even when surrounded by physically stronger beings. She proves strength of mind is as important as that of body. (hide spoiler)] All in all, a satisfying read and I will be continuing to read this series.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Really good review Mandy :)

[Mandy]

Sandra wrote: "Really good review Mandy :)"

Thank you!

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

I finished ...4*s...when I chose this book I wasnt really sure what to expect. But after I read a couple of pages I realized that the players in this book make the on again off again appearance in the Mercy Thompson books by the same author - which lends a lot of credibility in my book as that is one my fav series. I loved this one - there were some sad parts some laughable parts & definitely some "icky" parts but all in all it was a heartfelt story. Anna & Charles are a pair that I look forward to reading more of their adventures - Anna is Omega to Charles's Alpha & the 2 must learn to trust & love each other. Im wondering now if Samuel is going to find a story of his own to be told at some later date?

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

JenniferJ wrote: "Demon Book Review:


5 Stars
3/3/12
I finally got the chance to pull this remarkable book off my TBR shelf and I enjoyed it sooo much! I Love the covers for this series!..."

Im glad you liked this book - its been popping up a lot in other reading groups I belong to - I cant wait for to be released next week...Im almost thinking of reading the 1st 2 books again as they are on the kindle.

[KarenF]

I finished my PNR book. 3/6/12. It was OK - I gave it 3*s.

I loved the first book in this series, and I really liked the second book but this one was just "meh" for me. There wasn't anything I really disliked about it but I found it very easy to put down and I was easily distracted while reading it. I liked both Carling and Rune but I had a hard time getting invested in their story. It definitely picked up at the end but took way too long to get there. The next one in the series is getting really good reviews so maybe this one was just a misstep.

[Lala]

i finished my demon read :)

***** 03/08

Where to start...Its a story about a girl, who has blue hair and how she finds out who she is and where she comes from. Some parts got me really sad, that i even cried a little. Theres also love in it, but this story is so much more the just another love story.

[KarenF]

I'm not a big YA reader (just not my thing) but is getting such incredible reviews I think I'm going to have to make an exception. :)

Off to go request our Demons stamp. Yay us!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Power of 3!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'demons'.

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on the stamp Power!