R5: Team #9 ~ Divine Nine

[Lis]

Good pick Sue, I want to know if Demon needs to be bumped up my list. Anxious to see what you think.

[JenniJenni]

Lis, Green-Eyed Demon is a good one.

[Lis]

I'd like to finish the series but haven't made it thru yet...

I'm going to share a funny that can only happen with my family... I'm over flowing with books, so I have family looking for bookshelves at estate auctions they go to monthly. Well my sister in law went with my aunt this week and found a huge solid oak bookshelf/entertainment center. Sent the picture, told them to go for it... Well the fever hit and my $10 bookshelf ended up $55 because they were both bidding against each other and didn't realize it. But it gets better... Get this monster bookshelf home and it's oversized and cannot fit thru the doors to get into my home. At least it wasn't a huge expense, but the hubster is not a happy camper.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Demons:
B5 Shelf Announced 22/7/12
5/5 Completed Stamp Received 27/7/12

Sandra Tempted 24/7/12 ★★★★★ Review
Jennifer Blood of the Demon 24/7/12 ★★★★★ Review
Sue Demon 22/7/12 ★★★★ Review
Caroline Daughter of Smoke and Bone 22/7/12 ★★★★ Review
Lis Green-Eyed Demon 26/7/12 ★★★★ Review

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

LOL, Lis!

Loved Blood of the Demon Jennifer, hope you do too.

Sorry girls, I haven't read the other ones, but hope they are all good reads :)

[Caroline]

Shelf: Demons
Finished 22/07/12
4 stars

I really enjoyed this one. It kept me guessing for quite a while.
Story revolves around Karou an odd artist living in Prague, she's got blue hair, strange tattoos and a hidden past. What follows is a Tale of Chimera, Angels, Love, Betrayal and Resurrectionism.
It was reminiscent of
, it's been ages since I read that book, but I got a similar feeling with it. A completely unique world, crafted with loads of imagination.
The ending has me gagging for more....

[Sue]

Shelf: Demons
Book: Demon
Finished: July 22, 2012
Rating: 4/5

This is the second book in The Fallen series. I like the series. It's a bit different, and I'm not sure how I feel about the problems the main characters face with each other. But I like the different world that Douglas has built. In this one, Azazel is going after the Lilith. Well, the Lilith (They keep calling her "the Lilith" and not just "Lilith") is hidden deep in Rachel Fitzpatrick's self and she doesn't even realize it. She just knows she keeps losing her memories and certain things make her afraid. Azazel sets out to kill her, but in the end changes his mind. But the things that happen in the middle are things that I am not sure I would forgive. But, they are angels and demons in a make believe land, so I just went with it. I would like to read the next one in the series since it did receive good reviews, and just placed it on hold at my library. I should be able to pick it up in the next week or so!

Lis, did you read Raziel already? I think this book is worth reading, even though it's a bit dark. But I started it yesterday after posting here, and I stayed up well past midnight reading it just to find out what happens next. So, yes, I think it's worth moving up on your list!

[Lis]

Yay Caroline and Sue!

I'm dragging behind this weekend and just not getting into the story yet.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Wow, very fast girls :) I'm just about to start mine.

And GR isn't giving me any notifications. Urgh!!!!

[JenniJenni]

Wowzers...you girls are GOOD! I'm halfway done with mine. I'll probably finish it tonight or tomorrow.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Divine Nine!
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

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Thanks Steph ;)

[Sue]

Sandra wrote: "Wow, very fast girls :) I'm just about to start mine.

And GR isn't giving me any notifications. Urgh!!!!"

I haven't had any either. I thought maybe it was something I did, and I thought it odd that there were no new messages in any of the threads I am following. I will have to be good about checking again tonight when I get home!

[Lis]

No notifications here either. What a pain, hopefully it's fixed soon. That's my lazy way of scrolling thru the comments.

[JenniJenni]

Blood of the Demon
Demon Shelf
24 July 12
★★★★★

Another well written book in a great series. Kara (a detective in a small Louisiana town) finds herself faced with murders that are linked to the arcane. In addition to the murders, the demon Rhyzkhal wants her to be his summoner and her Aunt Tessa's essence is missing.  Her relationship with Ryan (an FBI agent) is still up for debate. The sexual tension is very obvious but neither are ready to label it as more than just friendship. 

Love the book and series. I can't wait to read the next installment!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yep, notifications were down for everyone for a loooonnngg time. I've just turned the computer on & I had 2. Yay!!! As they were 8 hrs & 5 hrs ago, seems to me they can't be up to full speed yet. LOL.

Glad you loved it Jennifer, I'm pretty sure I gave it 5 stars too, and I'm now hanging out for #5.

Finished my book, which was why I didn't turn on the computer and get distracted earlier. LOL.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

24/7/12 ★★★★★

Number #3 in the Eternal Guardians hit just the right spot. This series could of gone the soft option but instead we have more villans; witches, warlocks, Daemons, Gods of the Underworld, Mothers who are Goddesses with axe's to grind, and the ubiquitous Council; all wanting something different but all ultimately wanting Power!

Demetrius, an Argolian Guardian, has suspected that the Princess Isadora is his soulmate for the last two hundred years. As he thinks this is a very bad idea due to his bloodlines he has done everything to avoid her and make her afraid of him.

Isadora, is one of the Horae, three goddesses of balance controlling life and order, her half-sisters being the other two. None of them as yet know how to harness this power but of course our villans all know how to do that. So it comes as no surprise that Isadora is kidnapped.

Demetrius, who is still fooling himself and everyone else, immediately springs into action and ends up on the island of Pandora with Isadora, who is under a fertility spell. They aren't alone on Pandora, as every evil creature appears to be there too, harpies, caledonian bulls, chimeras, hydras, etc, all of whom wish to partake of Isadora. LOL.

Love all the mythology and Argonauts and all the action in these books. Looking forward to the next one.

[Lis]

Yay Jennifer and Sandra! Nice fast reading this week ladies...

Sue, I guess I shouldve went with Demon too, I read Raziel earlier this year but hadn't made it back to that series yet. Too far into Sabina's book, still moving slow. Hopefully I will make a bigger dent today.

[Sue]

Lis wrote: "Sue, I guess I shouldve went with Demon too, I read Raziel earlier this year but hadn't made it back to that series yet. Too far into Sabina's book, still moving slow. Hopefully I will make a bigger dent today."

Sorry it's slow going for you. I hate that when I just can't get into a book. Sometimes I'll put a book down for a while and when I come back to it later I actually enjoy it (most of the time)! Can you change the book you decided to read?

[Lis]

Nah, I'm almost done. I like the series it just wasn't a fast moving book, but still good. There are a couple of series I really like but just can't seem to read thru fast, not sure why. Jaz Parks and Weather Wardens I'm also tackeling at a slow speed.

[Lis]

Done! Done! I'm finally done!!



Finished: Green-Eyed Demon by Jaye Wells
Shelf: Demons
Read: 7/26/2012
Pages: 376
Rating: ★★★★✩
To-Be-Continued? Yes

Review: The gang all heads to New Orleans to rescue Maise (view spoiler)[her kidnapped sister (hide spoiler)]. Poor Giguhl, her mischief demon familiar has broken up with his vanity demon girlfriend and takes on the role of Sabina's personal Dr Phil. Most of the books drags as they search for clues as to where her grandmother is and avoiding attacks from mysterious brotherhood. Yay, Sabina discovers she can raise zombies too. The storyline does build and there are big reveals and excitement in the end. I really do like this series and can hopefully finish it up in 2012.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

LOL!!!! Yay!!

I'll go request our stamp ;)

[JenniJenni]

Yippee!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

CONGRATULATIONS, Divine Nine!
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]

Thanks Steph!

[Lis]

I love it when I go to sleep at night and the SOS Bingo fairy has visited and given us another stamp. And even with my slow reading this week, looks like we were still the first with demon stamp, Yay! Team!!

[Lis]

Also, I will be late to report in tomorrow. So plleeeeaaazzzeee Mr Randomizer give us a good shelf... And I'll get an early chant in

Shelf! Shelf! Shelf!

[Sue]

Lis wrote: "Nah, I'm almost done. I like the series it just wasn't a fast moving book, but still good. There are a couple of series I really like but just can't seem to read thru fast, not sure why. Jaz Parks and Weather Wardens I'm also tackeling at a slow speed. "

I started the Weather Wardens series a while ago, but only made it through the first three. How far into the series are you?

[Sue]

I just saw the new shelf, urban-fantasy. This time, instead of trying to see if one of my library books will work, I decided to look through the list and find a new book to read (that my digital library also has). I came across this book, My Life As a White Trash Zombie, and it just sounded so funny that I had to try that one. And, not only is it available from the library, but they had a free copy open. So, it's been downloaded and ready for me to start as soon as I finish the current book I'm reading (well, two books. . . but that should be by Monday night I hope!)

[Caroline]

Sue wrote: "Lis wrote: "Nah, I'm almost done. I like the series it just wasn't a fast moving book, but still good. There are a couple of series I really like but just can't seem to read thru fast, not sure w..."
I really loved the series and had no issues reading all 9 books. Actually I was a little upset when they finished.

[Lis]

Sue wrote: "Lis wrote: "Nah, I'm almost done. I like the series it just wasn't a fast moving book, but still good. There are a couple of series I really like but just can't seem to read thru fast, not sure w..."

I'm up to book 6 Thin Air, I'd like to finish them this year. The storyline is so different, you have no clue what direction that they are going to take. The last one was hard on the emotions.

[JenniJenni]

Please put me down to read . I just finished (today, actually) the first one in this series...so it works out. Yay!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Sue, I haven't read that one by Diana Rowland, but love her Kara Gillan series, waiting impatiently for #5.

Urban Fantasy is good because none of the 4-in-a-row teams get Bingo, though there will be more 4-in-a-rows after everyone reads their books.

[Lis]

I think I'm going to go with

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Urban Fantasy:
B3 Shelf Announced 29/7/12
3/5 Completed

Sandra Darker After Midnight 31/7/12 ★★★★★ Review
Jennifer Hallowed Circle 29/7/12 ★★★★1/2 Review
Sue My Life As a White Trash Zombie
Caroline Red-Headed Stepchild
Lis Bitten in Two 1/8/12 ★★★★ Review

[Caroline]

I'm tossing up between 3 books ( I have read SO many Urban Fantasy books) and and

anybody got any opinions on these?

[JenniJenni]

Caroline wrote: "I'm tossing up between 3 books ( I have read SO many Urban Fantasy books) and and

anybody got any opinions on these?"

Of the three, I have only read the Dark Swan series. I REALLY liked it. Sorry I can't give you anything on the other two. Good luck!

[JenniJenni]

Urban Fantasy Shelf
Hallowed Circle
29 July 2012
★★★★1/2

This is book two in the Persephone Alcmedi series. The main character, Persephone (Seph), is a witch. She is friends with wolves, is "stained" by a powerful vampire and recently found out she is the Lustrata. Seph's character really comes into her own in this book. The writing is easy to follow, with only a couple of errors. I like the world the author has built. Book one in the series, Vicious Circle, took a while for me to get into it. This one though, I couldn't put down. I enjoyed it thoroughly and can't wait to start the next one. 

[Lis]

Caroline wrote: "I'm tossing up between 3 books ( I have read SO many Urban Fantasy books) and and

anybody got any opinions on these?"

I've read the Dark Swan series and only the first couple in the Dresden files series. I really like the Dark Swan series, but I'm kind of a biased Richelle Mead fan. I'm still trying to get into Butcher's series and I know a lot of people like them, but I haven't got there yet.

[Lis]

Yay Jennifer!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Very quick Jennifer ;) and you liked it, a real bonus.

I couldn't get into Storm Front Caroline, they say it doesn't get good till book #3 or #4. I just couldn't be bothered to waste my time. I've got Working for the Devil but keep getting put off by peeps reviews on that one. And I haven't tried any Richelle Mead. So really not much help there either.

At least there's plenty to choose from.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I'm close to finishing Deeper Than Midnight #9 and then I'll start #10 Darker After Midnight, the finale to the Midnight Breeds. It's a library book & has to go back by tomorrow night and I can't renew, so a good incentive. LOL

[Lis]

It's a good one Sandra... Harvard/Chase *sigh*. Just be patient, he's not in a happy place.

I'm getting a late start on my reading, the last of our family pulled out late this afternoon so our family reunion is officially over. Now if I could just focus more on the book and less on the Olympics...

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I taped 8 hrs last night, so at least I can FF all the filler bits & station promos & bits I'm not interested in, but this close to end of mth, I may not get to the O taping till a few days late. LOL. At least I've got 500 gb to play with so no prob in the taping dept.

[Sue]

Jennifer wrote: "Caroline wrote: "I'm tossing up between 3 books ( I have read SO many Urban Fantasy books) and and

anybody got any ..."

While Storm Front is a little slow to get through, I love that series! I didn't really like Working for the Devil, and I liked Storm Born a lot as well!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Urban Fantasy Shelf
31/7/12
★★★★★

This is the 10th book in the series and the culmination of a big story arc. Right to the end I had thought this was the final book in the series, but there are at least 2 more in the works.

Stirling "Harvard" Chase is a warrior for the Order, on the brink of bloodlust, which is pretty poor timing as Dragos's War is imminent.

Chase goes AWOL and the Order gives up on him. But there is one redeeming feature to Chase, his determination to kill Dragos. He also has a fascination with Tavia Fairchild, even though she sics the cops on him when he starts shooting at a big political party.

Tavia Fairchild, is the PA to a popular Senator, until he becomes the Minion of Dragos, and Chase has to save her from minions and Dragos. What does Dragos want with Tavia? In her kidnapping all is revealed. And wow I never saw that coming.

Lots of action, rogue vampires running amok in the streets, babies & kids everywhere.

This was a very satifying end to the story arc and I'm interested to see where this world building is going next. Obviously Tavia's 2 half-sisters will have to feature, along with Lucan and his new political powers.

[Caroline]

Tried starting storm born twice and it's just not catching me....so I'm going to read

[JenniJenni]

Caroline wrote: "Tried starting storm born twice and it's just not catching me....so I'm going to read "

Hopefully, you'll be able to get into that one.

[Lis]

The world building is a little much in the beginning, but it does get better. I have that problem too when it involves anything fae and different dimensions. It picks up after she meets the guy in the bar, which I thought was earlier on in the book, maybe not. I started reading Sabina a few months ago with the buddy read, enjoy.

[Lis]

Reporting in Captn... Only 3 chapters left so I will be adding my review soon. And someone beat us to the first UF stamp this week :(. That's usually us!