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Mar 18, 2012 12:39PM
Finished Beastly today. I don't usually read YA, I have issues with the maturity level of the characters, obviously since they're usually teenagers in that type of book. However, I found myself really enjoying this. Ofcourse I couldn't help but compare it to the movie since I took my niece to see it when it was released, but I really enjoyed it. YA but with a lesson learned in the end. Would definitely recommend it. As a matter of fact I'm passing it on to my niece next. 5 Stars
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I really liked Beastly too, Iris. :)
Sara,I finished my second and last pick: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook. It took me a little bit to get into it, but I really liked this book. I like the steampunk genre with it's world building and unique characters. I enjoyed most of the characters. I loved the chemistry between Rhys and Mina and I loved the ending.
Just finished pick #4
I gave it 4 stars...I wasn't too thrilled with Eve in it ;)
Mandy, thanks for your recommedation on The Iron Duke. It was a great read. There was action, adventure, fun bantering and tender moments. What more could I ask for in a good book?!
Completed 4/9Updated 3-19
1.Mad as a March hare: Chasing Clovers by Kat Flannery-It takes place in Canada and it was amazing.
2. Non Compos Mentis: Spell Bound by Rachel Hawkins
4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: His Darkest Hunger by Juliana Stone
8. Neither rhyme nor reason: A Rogue By Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
9. Buddy Read...Chicken or Egg?
If you are from Team Chicken {c}, recommend a standalone you think both of you would like to read.
A Novel Seduction by Gwyn Cready
Books Completed
Lady Jaye,I finished Brigg's Cry Wolf and I love it. I can't believe it took me this long to read this book. Thanks for the push.
Have everybody through here.As a reminder, if you have read multiple books and have already posted about one of them, please note that in your post so I don't have books listed twice.
Finished my buddy read of
with Pollyanna. Gave it 4.5 ♥ really enjoyed this beginning of a pnr'ish for YA book. Looking forward to book two....
I finished reading I Would tell you I love you, but then i would have to kill yo by Ally carter 20/3/2012I lovws the book its all girl spy, wish to read more of her books.
thanks penny.
Kate-I finished No Place to Run. I love just looking at the cover. It definitely had a twist I never saw coming at all! I downloaded Boycotts & Barflies to my kindle for later. Thanks for the recs!
Melissa ** wrote: "Pam wrote: "Melissa** Sorry. I kept getting a Goodreads error last night. Was worried you were going to be taken away from me and I so like your TBR list....1. Mad as a March hare: From your TBR..."
Great to know! I've downloaded the audiobook and will listen to it on the next trip!
Lady Jaye wrote: "Melissa, I just finished 
. I give it ★★★½ stars. It was a good book, and I had fun reading it, but a few things here and there got to me. Thanks for the push to fi..."Glad you were able to get to it. I always enjoy Cat and Bones. Usually get a good laugh here and there throughout their books. I'm at the same book in the Fever series. Let me know what you think.
Yz the Whyz wrote: "Lady Jaye,I finished Brigg's Cry Wolf and I love it. I can't believe it took me this long to read this book. Thanks for the push."
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it.
Penny-I finished reading Daugther of smoke and bone( Daugther of smoke and bone#1) By Laini Taylor. 21/3/2012 I read this book a while ago, and i seriously enjoyed it i would rate it 5 stars. ...
I finished another of my recommendations - The Girl Who Played With Fire. I liked the storyline, but found it kind of hard to follow with all the names and locations that were foreign to me. That must not have bothered me too much though - I've already started the third book in the series! :)
3. (Not So) Sweet 16: Rebecca 4/5--Really loved this one. I've held off on reading du Maurier even though I have all of her books but I may have to play catchup now4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis 5/5--Very sweet story. I've loved the majority of this series and this one was no different.
5. Elite 8: The Help 2/5--I had to struggle a bit with this one. I heard so much hype about it but sadly it just wasn't for me.
I finished Ghost of a Chance which was ok kinda choppy. But I loved both The Perfect Play and Bitter Night. Thanks for the rec
Dawn wrote: "I finished Ghost of a Chance which was ok kinda choppy. But I loved both The Perfect Play and Bitter Night. Thanks for the rec"I guess you read all 3 books, Dawn?
Just finished my second pick
... That was really a quick read and I enjoyed most of it. :)Thanks for the recs Karen..
~KarenH~ wrote: "I finished another of my recommendations - The Girl Who Played With Fire. I liked the storyline, but found it kind of hard to follow with all the names and locations that were forei..."Hi Karen,
How did this book compare with the first book, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?
Hi Brett,I have finished reading our buddy read
that you suggested. Let me know if you get to it because I am interested in what you think about it.Megan
Updated:I finished
and
Both were buddy reads and so good!
Lacy wrote: "Hi Karen,How did this book compare with the first book, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?"
It's really hard for me to say, Lacy, for a couple of reasons. One is that I read the first book and listened to the audio of the second (and working on the third) so the comparison isn't exact, and the other is that I read the first one over a year ago and the details are a little fuzzy. I think the second one was probably harder for me to follow though - I know the third book is easier than the second.
Also, the first book is self-contained, the second and third books run together so much that they could very easily have been published as one book. In fact, except for the length, I would have liked it better if they were combined!
Mounika wrote: "Just finished my second pick ... That was really a quick read and I enjoyed most of it. :)Thanks for the recs Karen.."
Glad you liked it Mounika!
~KarenH~ wrote: "Also, the first book is self-contained, the second and third books run together so much that they could very easily have been published as one book. In fact, except for the length, I would have liked it better if they were combined! "That is what I thought too Karen. I know that is not how they were written, but that is how it read to me. Like the first book was so well received that the author filled it out to become a trilogy.
Hi D.G., i finished a second book from your recomendations. Really enjoyed The Novice, thanks for the push to read it.:)Are you still on for buddyreading
The Thief?
Miss wrote: "Hi D.G., i finished a second book from your recomendations. Really enjoyed The Novice, thanks for the push to read it.:)Are you still on for buddyreading
The Thief?"
I love the cover of The Novice. How was it?
I'm not sure I can start 'The Thief' this month, unless it fits the Bingo Shelf challenge I'm doing in another group. Can I contact you on Saturday evening? (That's when they announce shelves for the week.)
~KarenH~ wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Hi Karen,How did this book compare with the first book, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?"
It's really hard for me to say, Lacy, for a couple of reasons. One is that I read the first..."
I plan on reading this soon, so thanks for the response!
if anyone is interesting in hosting the PIFM in April, please PM me...otherwise you might be subject to my insanity ;)
I was just wondering why that challenge hasn't been posted!Dee - If you nobody else volunteers, I can always do it.
D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Miss wrote: "Hi D.G., i finished a second book from your recomendations. Really enjoyed The Novice, thanks for the push to read it.:)Are you still on for buddyreading
[book:The Thief..."
I'm doing that challenge too, it's really fun, yes?
I think you would enjoy the trilogy D.G., The Novice is the second book. It's similar to The Name of The Wind because it deals with a character who learns about magic in an University setting then goes on to have many adventures. The writing isn't as beautiful and lyrical but the worldbuilding is solid, the story develops seemlessly and there are lots of interesting characters. I'm reading book 3 now.:)
Miss wrote: "D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Miss wrote: "Hi D.G., i finished a second book from your recomendations. Really enjoyed The Novice, thanks for the push to read it.:)Are you still on fo..."
Yes, lots of fun! Too bad I didn't think of contacting you to read "The Thief" for the 'magic' shelf! Anyhow, it we can't read it this month, what do you say to reading it in April? It happens to fit another group challenge I'll be doing in April so it will be perfect there. :)
D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Dawn wrote: "I finished Ghost of a Chance which was ok kinda choppy. But I loved both The Perfect Play and Bitter Night. Thanks for the rec"I guess yo..."
Yes got all 3!
April is great D.G., we can read it then.:)
DG, Miss: I'd like to join in on the BR if you both are okay with it.
Completed 7/9Updated 3-24
4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: His Darkest Hunger by Juliana Stone
9. Buddy Read...Chicken or Egg?
If you are from Team Chicken {c}, recommend a standalone you think both of you would like to read.
A Novel Seduction by Gwyn Cready
Books Completed
Miss wrote: "April is great D.G., we can read it then.:)"Perfect then! And yes, Vi, you can join us!
I'll open a thread when at the end of March so we can discuss timing.
Erin, I finished Dragon Bound today and I really liked it! Thank you so much for the motivation to finally read it! I doubt I am going to get to any of my other picks this month, but you never know!
Vi wrote: "DG, Miss: I'd like to join in on the BR if you both are okay with it."We'd love it Vi!
Updated through here:Completers in msg 2
Books read in msg 4
Only one week left to read your picks!
Iris wrote: "Finished Beastly today. I don't usually read YA, I have issues with the maturity level of the characters, obviously since they're usually teenagers in that type of book. However, I fo..."I am so glad you liked it. =D
Just Finished reading the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy by dougles Adams 24/3/12, I really loved this box. 5 rates. Great picks
I swear i'm going to finish my book this weekend - i've just been in a total reading funk this month...lol!
Skandia, I finally got a book from your recs read. I read See Jane Score. I would give it 4 stars. It was a light east romance and I enjoyed it. I will definitely continue on with the series. Thanks for the push to move it up my mountain of TBRs.
Cheryl - I finished
and Wow! What an emotional journey that book was. I almost put it down, but I'm glad I stuck with it, as I just loved it by the end. Thanks for recommending it. Even though it was on my to-read shelf, I probably never would have gotten around to it without this prompting.
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