R5: Team #6 ~ Get My Book Fix Sixes

[Lisa]

A tale of two Goblins
H.P. Mallory

Shelf: Magic

3 Stars

Dulcie O'Neil is back. She's made a bit of a change to her job and is working as a consultant to her ex-associate Regulators and is about to become a published author. This second book brings us a new case to solve with more humor, conflicted romantic situations, more magic and more bumbling. Dulcie is a flawed heroine. She is stubborn, makes bad decisions for good reasons and seems to punish herself unnecessarily. She's sort of a martyr but not in a good way. In the end you still end up liking her and pulling for her. This is a fun series for an easy and enjoyable read. I keep saying that it is a easy read because of the humor and while there are some dark elements to the story - it remains tongue in cheek. I sometimes think that calling a book an easy read is like calling a grown woman cute. But, it is an easy read and sometimes that is what you need. I will - for sure- continue with the series.

[~Leslie~]

Shelf:Magic 8/30/12 ****1/2 stars

I am giving this 4.5 stars. I loved the start to this series. I have read the third one before this one and really liked it, but I loved this story. Carly is a charming heroine, who gets stronger and more interesting as the book progresses. Gideon is a werewolf who ends up wounded on her doorstep. The usual mating thing occurs and yet the author handles it in a much different manner than other stories. Gideon is a tentative alpha character and he is very endearing. Great chemistry, wonderful humor that is ladled out with a careful and delicate hand, interesting storyline and easy to read prose. What more can you ask for. I love the mix of shapeshifters, highlanders, magic, and other paranormal elements. Gideon is part of a Highland werewolf pack that guards the Stone of Destiny. He has been trying to escape his own destiny but it hasn't worked. A member of his pack has decided to engage with an evil entity and steal the Stone and kill Gideon and his father, who is Alpha. The worldbuilding gets a little confused here and there, but the story moves along so quickly that it's easy to overlook. Great start to a series!

[Lisa]

Leslie wrote: "

Shelf:Magic 8/30/12 ****1/2 stars

I am giving this 4.5 stars. I loved the start to this series. I have read the third one before this one and really liked ..."

Thanks sounds like a good one Leslie. I haven't heard of that series.

[Vivian]

I know what you mean about calling books "easy reads" but as you said, sometimes it's all you're looking for.

I finished Georgina and it was good! Will be back with thoughts and a review when I've got more time. Almost time for a 3 day weekend!!

[Jodie]

Silver-Tongued Devil by Jaye Wells
Shelf: Magic
Date read: 29/30th August 2012
Rating: **** 4.5 Stars

This is the fourth installment of the Sabina Kane series, and each book is just as good as the one before. They suck you in up until the very last page.

There is more of the murders, magic & mystery we’ve come to love in each book, and the answers are rarely the one you expect. Sabina really wears her heart on her sleeve here & is still fiercely loyal to those she loves. She faces a lot of choices and the ones she makes really shows just how much she has grown and changed throughout the series. Gone are the days where she jumps up & down to get her point across ir kills before she thinks.

Her wittiness with Alexa, the conversations at the sex shop, the roller derby names & the banter with Mr Giggles all had me laughing out loud, and from the developments around 90% I was crying my little eyes out. Sabrina just never catches a break.

Another amazing book by Ms Wells. I can’t wait to go onto the final book Blue-Blooded Vamp, thank the gods its already out!

[Jodie]

Lisa wrote: "Vivian wrote: "Yup, Richelle Mead is new to me. I love Carter too! And Seth, oh boy. With books 4 and what I've read of 5, I like him again, but sure I'll change my mind a couple more times before ..."

I totally agree. I have read most of her books I think, and in each series her characters are so different, but addictive.

I tossed up between Seth & Roman too. I remember crying like suck a little girl in the last one. The only thing I wished for? More of Carter! I loved him :)

[Leah]

Jodie wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Vivian wrote: "Yup, Richelle Mead is new to me. I love Carter too! And Seth, oh boy. With books 4 and what I've read of 5, I like him again, but sure I'll change my mind a couple more ..."

I cried in the last one too :) Couldn't help it!!

[~Leslie~]

Lisa - if you like magic, highlanders and werewolves - it's great!

I find all the talk about Richelle Mead interesting. I have read one of her books - Storm Born - and I gave it 3 stars, but it did not make me want to read more. But maybe I should try another series. I don't like triangles though, and she seems to do them in all her books.

[Lisa]

Leslie, in the Storm Born Series - I didn't love the main charater or some of the choices she made (she was sort of an ass really - not a lot to make her likable) but I thought that it was an imaginative series. I like a love triangle now and then but I agree that not every book needs one. Although, I wish someone would have written one into my single life (I married now so all that fun is off the table unless the incarnation of one of my fictional crushes comes around). I guess that is why I read..

[~Leslie~]

Lisa, I agree -the world building in Storm Born was great - just didn't like the people in her world. And I did really dislike the main character. But maybe I need to pick up something else by her.
I don't mind a triangle in a story as long as it's resolved relatively quickly. And yes, married life does tend to put a stop to that kind of fun! Reading about it suffices for me - LOL

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Isn't that what reading is all about, experiencing life through words rather than messy divorces! LOL.

[Leah]

Sandra wrote: "Isn't that what reading is all about, experiencing life through words rather than messy divorces! LOL."

LOL Sandra

[Leah]

Book: Heat Wave by Richard Castle
Shelf: 2011
Rating: 3 stars
Date Read: 1-Sep-12

This was a cute little book that reminded me a lot of Castle (the TV show that spawned the book). I have to say the writing wasn't fabulous and at the beginning of the book I had trouble with the narrative. However, about a third of the way in (once the mystery was more established), I had no trouble reading along.
Lots of funny moments, it definitely has a similar tone as the TV show and I did picture the TV characters in my head as I read the book. The mystery was good, I went back and forth on who-dun-it, but I've also been told that I am easily surprised and don't pick up on obvious clues!
3 stars. Not sure if I will get the next one or not.

[Leah]

OK ladies, I've requested our 2011 and magic stamps, sorry it took me so long to finish my 2011 book.

Today is shelf announcement day and hopefully it will be our paranormal fantasy shelf!! (FINGERS CROSSED!!)

[Vivian]

I'm going in with my next in series Series Catch-up review just so we can get the stamp. My apologies also for taking so long.

As I said, finished Georgina a couple days ago and wow, this series was quite the emotional roller coaster!

Leslie - I don't like love triangles either, but this one did not bug me at all. The emotions in this series are so real, it didn't feel like a contrived plot device like so many triangles do. If you're looking for some fun dramatics, this is a great series.

Series Catch-up review
book: Succubus Shadows
read: August 29, 2012
rating: 4 stars

It's kinda weird trying to review this book after finishing the 6th one, so it's kind of a reaction to both books.

Just a couple people I want to mention.

Jerome
(view spoiler)[
"You were supposed to keep me safe...You're supposed to protect me."
Jerome looked truly surprised and didn't respond to me immediately. I was afraid he'd get angry, but instead, he said quietly, "Yes. I am. I did in the end, but - I was late."

Yes, he's a demon and yes, he had selfish motives, but I really thought that since he brought Seth in to save Georgina and all that, he actually cared and had something resembling a heart.

Then book 6 happens, the mother f-in' jerkwad! I really liked him in this book, so I'm upset that he turned out to be exactly what he was.
(hide spoiler)]

Roman
I liked him when he first showed up, knew he'd make a return but unsure how that would play out. I love him and think his ending sucked. If Georgina and Seth can have a happy ending, he should get one too. He's definitely one of my favs of this series.

Carter
Squeee! Jumping on the Carter fanbus. (view spoiler)[I did not expect that he was there just for Georgina. And did Jerome know that the entire time? I would love an angel like him looking out for me too :) (hide spoiler)] He gave me some of the more emotional moments in the last book. Awesomeness he is.

[Vivian]

Oh, and I loved Kayla! I bet her future would be interesting to read about.

[~Leslie~]

I will have to try Richelle Mead again - all the conversation has made me interested!

And I am ready if our shelf is called - I am chanting quietly to myself while watching football. It works!

[Leah]

Still waiting to hear on the shelf, and I have to run out for some errands! Hopefully not posted until I get back.

Also, I requested our Series Catch Up stamp, so that means we are all caught up!! :D

[Leah]

No winning shelf for us :-( The shelf was called and it's psychic which is a winning shelf for THREE teams. I imagine with the race for the win being on, we probably will have a winner tomorrow or the day after at the latest!!

It's been really fun reading with you all :)

[~Leslie~]

Oh well, we came really close! I enjoyed our team so much and I have so many new books and series to read!! Thanks for all the fun!!

[Lisa]

I'm so bummed. But on a happy note - I dont really like psychics so - that would have felt like homework. I had a lot of fun and have added a lot of your recomendations to my to read pile. I'll be sure to bump into you ladies again. It's been a great pleasure.

PS: Vivian, I held out hope that Jerome would come thru in the end. He was really unclear to me but that was the great part. I'm kind of glad that he was just a demon. Made for a good ending.

[Jodie]

I LOVE your summary of Georginas books Vivian. I felt the same. Yay for the Carter fanbus :)

Thanks for giving me heaps to read ladies. It's been so fun!

[Vivian]

I understand what you mean Lisa but I still felt a little betrayed by Jerome.

Thanks ladies for the most fun round of bingo up to date! I have loved all of your reviews and chatting books with you :)

Last shelf, it took me a while to find a book, but I did! Going to read
by Ann Aguirre. It's shelved as psychic exactly one time on page 6 of 8.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Book Fix Sixes!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on '2011', 'magic' and 'Series Catch-up'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

[Leah]

Thanks Steph!!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Congrats on the stamps Sixies!