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Love or Hate @ FIRST Sight Read 2013
Updated post #8
Title/Author: Tiger's Curse - Colleen Houck
Series: The Tiger Saga
Read: September 3, 2012
Rating: ★★★★
First time author? yes
To-Be-Continued? yes
Review:
I'm not sure what I was expecting but this book was a total surprise. Kelsey Hayes takes a summer job working at a circus and gets enraptured by the white tiger. They have an instant connection and when she is offered a chance to accompany Dhiren (the tiger) to a preserve in India, she jumps at the chance. Turns out Dhiren is an Indian prince who was cursed to forever live as a tiger. Now he is trying to break the curse and only Kelsey can help. The adventure is very Indiana Jonesish with then tromping all over the jungles of India searching for clues and trying to decipher the strange prophesy. I was enjoying this immensely and everything was going fine until (view spoiler) This obviously sets up the sequel but man did it piss me off. Of course, I will be reading Tiger's Quest as I'm dying to know what Kishan's destiny is.
Title/Author: Once Burned Jeaniene Frost
Series: Night Prince #1
Read: 8/26/12
Rating: 5/5Hearts;
First time author? No
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Had been waiting
Title/Author:Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
Series: Cassandra Palmer
Read: 9/4/12
Rating: ★✩✩✩✩
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? No.
Review: I just didn't find myself caring about anything that happened. I would be reading and then realize that I had no idea what was going on because my mind was elsewhere. That shouldn't be happening. I will not continue the series. (see? I can't even write a good review because I wasn't paying attention half the time)
Title/Author: Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep
Series: Mythos Academy
Read: 9/2/2012
Rating: ★★★★
First time author? no
To-Be-Continued? yes
Review: I really liked this book and thought it was paced just right. Gwen is stuck going to a school where she is the outcast, but things change fro her when she tries to figure out just why another student is murdered. The only negative is that the author repeats things over and over again, but that is her writing style as she does it with her other awesome series (Elemental Assassins).
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Title/Author:Raphael by D B Reynolds
Series:Vampires in America
Read: 9/4/2012
Rating: ★★★★★
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued?Yes
Review:I loved it and I want to read more.
Can I still sign up? SOS Love or Hate @ FIRST Sight Read Challenge
Duration: 1 July 2012 - 30 June 2013
Finished: 4/12
July: Ascension 4* (07/08/12)
August: Storm 5* (08/06/12)
September: Slave to Sensation 5* (09/05/12)
October: Rocky Mountain Heat 5* (10/01/12)
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This series just get better. Keep going I think you will like it.Jackie M wrote: "Title/Author: Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep
Series: Mythos Academy
Read: 9/2/2012
Rating: ★★★★
First time author? no
To-Be-Continued? yes
Review: I really liked this b..."
Added you to the list Mariana :)
Sandra wrote: "Added you to the list Mariana :)"Thanks!!
Post #18 Updated. 
Title/Author: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
Series: the Hathaways
Read: Sept 5, 2012
Rating: ★★★★✩
First time author? No
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review: Entertaining but not as delighted and wowed as I wanted to be. Even though Cam is deliciosuly yummy and an intense "hero in pursuit", and Amelia is a refreshingly realistic and down to earth heroine, I expected more from their romance
September: 
Title/Author: Grave Sight/Charlaine Harris
Series: Harper Connelly
Read: 07.09.12
Rating: ★★
First time author? No
To-Be-Continued? yes
Review: Harper Connelly was hit by a lightning after that she can find the dead and connect with them. She can tell how they died and what they felt at that moment.
I had hard time to connect with the characters in the book. They didn't seem real and the story was little predictable. I was hoping more, because Sookie Stackhouse series was so great.
Title/Author: Rift by Andrea Cremer
Series: Nightshade Prequel
Read: 8/9/12.
Rating: ★★★
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Maybe
Review: The language was good and the setting was alright for a medieval fantasy, but there just wasn't that much romance, paranormal stuff, or plot to keep me interested. It was just ok for me, and not sure whether I'd continue the series.
Full Review here.
Can I still join in? I'm backtracking my books from July if that's ok.SOS Love or Hate @ FIRST Sight Read Challenge
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Title/Author: The Iron King
Series: Iron Fey
Read: 09.08.2012
Rating: ★★★
First time author? No
To-Be-Continued? yes
Review: I liked it. It was engaging. Looking forward for more.
Yep, that's fine Purple, I'll just go add you to the list :)
Sandra - I'm not on the list (post 51) :(
Sorry about that Charlotte, its fixed now :DDDD
Thankyou Sandra!!!
Title/Author:The Maze RunnerSeries: Maze Runner
Read: 9/10/12
Rating: ★★★✩✩
First time author? First time reading him, yes
To-Be-Continued? Indeed
Review: I enjoyed it. So many questions unanswered for me though. I doubt all of them will get answered in the end. =(
Title/Author: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
Series: Sirantha Jax
Read: 12th September
Rating: 3.5 - 4 out of 5
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review: So much happened, it was constantly on the move. I really enjoyed the sense of humour, just needed a bit more humour.
Title/Author: The Iron Thorn by Caitlin Kittredge
Series: Iron Codex
Read: 21st September
Rating: ★★★★
First time author? No
To-Be-Continued? It is decidedly so!
Review:
An intriguing mix of Young Adult, Dystopian & Steampunk! Like all books that are a little different it took me a few chapters to really get into it, to understand the world and the rules but once I did I got drawn in, I would be interested in reading more in this series!
Title/Author: Angelfall by Susan Ee
Series: Penryn & the End of Days
Read: 9/24/12
Rating: ★★★★★
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review: I enjoyed the book from the beginning, but still found myself being distracted at night with other things instead of reading, and then last night I was at 56% and couldn't put it down until I finished, it had such an action packed ending. I really loved that it avoided some cliches that I find so tedious (its the end of the world and your life is in danger, but lets stop and fret over if the boy loves me), and while sure you could figure out some of what was going to happen, it wasn't in your face. I'm honestly going to have a hard time waiting for the next book to come out.
September
Title/Author: Blood Oath by Christopher Farnsworth
Series: Nathaniel Cade
Read: 13/09/2012
Rating: ★★★★✩
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review: It read like a script, quick action.....a bit like Da Vinci code style. It was effective narrative if not overly elaborate. The biggest problem was that Cade wasn't believable as a vampire. Oh, he was deadly to be sure...just silently threatening. Despite my ranting I could not put the book down and wish to know who will play super villain.
Title/Author: Megan by Mary Hooper
Series: Megan Trilogy
Read: 9/28/12
Rating: ★★★★✩
First time author? Nope I love Mary Hooper, especially her historical fiction books
To-Be-Continued? Yup
Review: I liked how this book shows the other side of teen pregnancy, with a teen who does not have a supportive mother, with a mean best friend she could do without and the heavy decision of whether to give her baby up for adoption. Nice quick read.
September Update
September 2012
Title/Author:Obsidian ~ Jennifer Armentrout
Series:Lux
Read:September 7,2012
Rating:5♥♥♥♥♥
First time author?:Yes
To-Be-Continued?: Definately Yes
Review: I loved this book, the characters were fantastic and who can resist a little Hot Alien action anyway. Jennifer Armentrout is fast becoming my favorite author of the year!
Also Read:
4♥
4♥
3.5♥
September 2012
Title/Author:Obsidian ~ Jennifer Armentrout
Series:Lux
Read:September 7,2012
Rating:5♥♥♥♥♥
First time author?:Yes
To-Be-Continued?: Definately Yes
Review: I loved this book, the characters were fantastic and who can resist a little Hot Alien action anyway. Jennifer Armentrout is fast becoming my favorite author of the year!
Also Read:
4♥
4♥
3.5♥
Hey Sandra, do we only do book updates for our monthly updates or for the "Also Read" as well?
Whatever you prefer Jeann. We've always done also reads in the past, but that doesn't mean you have to :)
Title/Author:Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews
Finished: 9/23/12
Rating: 5♥
First time Author: No
Continue series: Absolutley!!
Review: I loved it. Andrea kicks ass just as well as Kate in this new spinoff series. Andrea really comes into her own and decides who she is going go be. She also has both Raphael and Roman interested. Woohoo! Can't wait for the next one!!!
Title/Author: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
Series: Mercy Thompson
Read: 10/3/12
Rating: 3 1/2 stars
First time Author? yes
To Be Continued? yes
This started off really slow for me and I didn't think I would even finish it. I'm glad I stuck it out though. The second half was really good and I think Mercy is a great character.
October:
Title/Author: Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
Series: Under the Never Sky
Read: 04.12
Rating: ★★
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Maybe
Review: It was one of those books that goes on and on but you can see what's the big picture. Only the end was not dull.
I'm going to withdraw from this challenge. Already skipped a month. Not much time to read this year. :(
No worries Wan, so sorry when that happens.
Title/Author: Wages of Sin - Jenna Maclaine
Series: Cin Craven
Read: October 4, 2012
Rating: ★★★★
First time author? yes
To-Be-Continued? yes
Review:
Dulcinea Craven is a proper English lady until her parents are killed and her ex-suitor, Sebastian decides to chew on her neck. Then all hell breaks loose and she invites the Righteous into her home. The Righteous are a band of warrior vampires who enforce the rules of the vampire counsel. Devlin, the Dark Lord; Justine, the Devil's Justice; and Michael, the Devil's Archangel. With their assistance, Dulcinea is going to fight and hopefully defeat Kali, the demon queen who has enraptured Sebastian.
I certainly didn't expect a Victorian vampire romance when I picked this up. What a total surprise. I loved Dulcie and Michael together. This is action from page one though it does start out rather like a Victorian romance.
3/12October Update:
Title/Author: Seeds of Discovery by Breeana Puttroff
Series: Dusk Gate Chronicles
Read: 05/10
Rating: ★★★
To-Be-Continued? Maybe
Review:
What I liked about it:
the book starts off like a typical YA novel-high school, popular guys, not-so popular girl- but then it surprises you.
how sensible the female lead was.
it was the perfect length.
ended at just the right place.
What I didn't like about it:
lack of details-I never thought I'd been the way to notice that! The flora & fauna unique to the kingdom were not described in too much detail.
A good book to curl up with and spend some hours of relaxed reading
Title/Author: Smokeless Fire by Samantha Young
Series: Fire Spirits
Read: 10/6/12
Rating: ★★★★✩
First time author? No
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review: I'm really enjoying all the Samantha Young books I have read this year, and this was no exception. I thought it had a few slowish parts, but overall I really really liked it, the second I finished it, I had to dl the 2nd and read to 60%.
Title/Author: Bound by Blood by Jourdan Lane
Series: Soul Mates
Read: October 7th
Rating: ★★★★✩
First time author? Yes.
To-Be-Continued? Yes.
Review: Peter is a bartender who gains the attraction of the Master vampire, Lucien. And, as in any vampire series, the master vampire is uber-alpha male. It took a while for Peter to feel comfortable with his new position as the Master's partner but once he did Peter was a force to be reckoned with. The only thing that irked me was all the SEX! Now, I'm a huge fan of sex, but not with just anyone that walks into a room. And that's what this was, a sex free for all.
Post #18 Updated. 
Title/Author: Unleashed by Sara Humphreys
Series: The Amoveo Legend
Read: Oct 7, 2012
Rating: ★★★1/2
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review: Predictable and unoriginal but a cute read nonetheless.
Shapeshifting clans with special abilities, fated mates and racist enemies have all been done before and Humphreys doesn’t add anything new to the mix. In fact, she seems to throw it all together into one big cauldron just to cover all her bases.
Malcolm and Sam have adequate chemistry but their romance is uninspired. The suspense plot is also weak. There are too many villains and none are particularly scary or chilling.
The other Amoveo members are, however, interesting enough for me to continue with the series.
Updated post 92.October
Title/Author Red-headed Stepchild by Jayne Wells
Read Oct 9,2012
Rating 4/5 stars
First time Author Yes
To-Be_Continued? Maybe
Review: I liked it. You learn that sometimes what you have been told as a child is not the whole truth....
Title/Author: Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
Series: Anna Dressed in Blood
Read: 9th October
Rating: ★★✩✩✩
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Probably
Review: Beautiful, beautiful cover. While the story was interesting, I found my mind wandering. This was YA, but felt like really young YA. I didn't find it particularly frightening (and I don't do horror). I expected a bit more. It felt a bit like "Supernatural: the teen years".
Oh, it was printed in red ink though, that was pretty awesome.
Title/Author: Forbidden by Jacquelyn Frank
Series: Nightwalke World
Read: 9th October
Rating: 4★
First time author? Nope
To-Be-Continued? yeah.
Review:
In Forbidden Jacquelyn has expanded the myth involved in the popular Nightwalker series by introducing the possibility of a further six nations onto the existing six, previous knowlege of the Nightwalker books is not needed to enjoy this but I highly recomend reading them.
The Bodywalkers have their mythology based in ancient Egypt, when their mortal body dies their soul returns to the Ether, which is the place between life and death. Once they have recovered from their "death" they are able to hitch-hike back to Earth and into a new body by possesing a human at the moment of their death. Both parties have to be in agreement though, and over a period of time the two souls will merge allowing them to share a body.
Following an attempted murder, Docia is introduced to a world she never expected existed. Raised by her brother, Jackson, and his friend Leo after the death of her parents, Docia has led a pretty uneventful life so why are people suddenly trying to kill her? The melding of Docia with a Bodywalker occurs after the first attempt to kill her, this invites even more bad guys to try and kill her, luckily for her it also introduces a protector in the form of Ram/Vincent who believes her to be hosting his Queen. Along the way we meet new foes and allies, the plot has many twists and a forbidden romance that raises the heat level.
It's a promising beginning to the series, like all first in series books with such a huge mythology there is a large amount of info thrown at you in this book, it was a little hard to get my head around at times. I was greatful for the distraction that Jackson provided and I'm looking forward to getting to know him better.
Jacquelyn has proved once again why she is a master (or should that be mistress?) of what I like to term "fantasy paranormal". The worlds she creates are so indepth and different that you can't help but believe they may actually exist.
Title/Author: Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard
Series: Something Strange and Deadly Series
Read: 10/11/12
Rating: ★★★★★
First time author? yup
To-Be-Continued? Hell yes!
Review: Great book! Its got a kick ass heroine who isn't afraid to fight zombies and get who actually gets hurt (which for me makes the book more realistic), necromancers, people with supernatural power, zombies and is set in 1876.
Title/Author: Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster
Series: London Steampunk
Read: 12/10/12
Rating: ★★★★
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review:
Interesting characters, great world building and a new take on vampires with a nice amount of romance.
October
Title/Author: Blood Debt by Nancy Straight
Series: Touched
Read: 12/10/12
Rating: ★★★★★
First time author? No
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review:
I received a copy of this book for review and was excited seeing as I've read the first book of her other series, Destiny. I enjoyed this one immensely, it's about Centaurs living amongst humans and they have strange customs and powers.
Camille is a girl who finds out that she's got a family that she never knew about, and that she's a revered female Centaur from a strict bloodline. The book follows her escapades as she discovers who she is and more about this strange society. She faces danger, meets the love of her life, and comes up against some sinister people. I will definitely pick up the next one and highly recommend it.
Full review here.
October ReadTitle/Author: Defiance by C.J. Redwine
Series: Defiance
Read: 7th October
Rating: 3★
First time author? Yup.
To-Be-Continued? yeah.
Review:
This reminds me a little bit of Partials. The only survival skills they have are their wits and talents. This was just slightly better than Partials, I feel. I wish it made a bigger impact. I'm missing Angelfall. I couldn't find a newer series that is as mind blowing as that one. Defiance has its moments but it didn't take me to that OMG crisis, revelations, or lunacy that made me forget I have work to do. :-) hehe
Sorry so late to post my September review! I've gotten really busy the last couple months and haven't been reading as much as I'd like.
Title/Author: "Unholy Ghosts" by Stacia Kane
Series: Downside Ghosts
Read: September 26, 2012
Rating: ★★★★
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Definitely
Review: Finally, a new series I can really get excited about! I loved Unholy Ghosts - the plot, characters, and world-building pulled me in right away. Chess is a great heroine. She's tough but human, has her flaws and strengths, and seems to really know herself. Terrible was cool, I liked that he was an "unconventional" love interest, and I can't wait to see what happens between him and Chess. The plot was fantastic - really creepy and full of twists, and the world that Stacia Kane has created is so unique. I love her take on ghosts, hauntings, and a whole new religion surrounding the presence of spirits and magic in the world. Overall, 4 out of 5 stars and an awesome series I'll definitely continue. I already bought the next 2 books!
Also read:
★★
October
Title/Author: Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning
Series: Sinners on tour
Read: 01/10/2012
Rating: ★★★★★
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Yes
Review: It has been sitting in my kindle for ever and the only regret I feel is that I did not read it sooner. I normally do not go for books without supernatural elements but it was incredibly good. Some of the scenes, while featuring questionable hygiene, are so hot you better have at least a BOB close at hand or even better.
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Title: First Grave on the Right by Daryna Jones
Read : 11/1/2012
Rating:★★★★
First time Author: Yes
To-be-continued: Yes
Review: Charlie is special.Not many know and those that do know don't know how special she really is...I loved this book, Charlie is The Grim Reaper. No she isn't the scary,though she isn't the robe wearing sycal carring type.She helps the dead cross overand sometimes things just don't go as she plans.....
October Update
October 2012
Title/Author:Born at Midnight ~ C.C. Hunter
Series:Shadowfalls
Read:October 2,2012
Rating:4♥♥♥♥
First time author?: Yes
To-Be-Continued?:Yes
Review:Really enjoyable read, laugh out loud funny with a mysterious twist that keeps you turning the pages.
Also Read:
4♥
4♥
October 2012
Title/Author:Born at Midnight ~ C.C. Hunter
Series:Shadowfalls
Read:October 2,2012
Rating:4♥♥♥♥
First time author?: Yes
To-Be-Continued?:Yes
Review:Really enjoyable read, laugh out loud funny with a mysterious twist that keeps you turning the pages.
Also Read:
4♥
4♥
November
Title/Author: Obsidian by Jennifer L Armentrout
Series: Lux
Read: 04/11/2012
Rating: ★★★
First time author? Yes
To-Be-Continued? Maybe
Don't flame me, but I'm disappointed in this book. Everyone on my Goodreads list seemed to love it and rave about it. While it started off well, the Twilight similarities just kept on cropping up all over the place. It's not as if I actually remember the whole Twilight story unless prompted. The whole thing just seemed to be like a Twilight ripoff, the entire plot was just so close to it, it was bizarre.
It's pretty much Twilight, but with aliens. Granted, you have a much better main character who isn't so docile and annoying like Bella but she STILL needs saving. The main character is a hot alien douche repelled by the main character, Katy, because she may put them all in danger. And the punchline - he doesn't sparkle, but he GLOWS. He's light itself. If that doesn't have your alarm bells ringing I don't know what does.
See if I hadn't read Twilight I would probably think this was the best thing since sliced bread, but I have so I can't bring myself to rate this over 3 stars. I probably won't continue this series, because the heavy 'borrowing' from Ms Meyer just isn't something I'm comfortable with. I read the blurb and already I'm getting similarities again, like the Department of Defence = Volturi and hot new boy = Jacob. No thanks.
Full review: http://happyindulgence.wordpress.com/...
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Title/Author: Girl's Guide to Witchcraft by Mindy Klasky
Series: Jane Madison
Read: 9//3/12
Rating: 3 stars
First time Author? yes
To Be Continued? yes
This was an ok read. The last 25% was really good and held my interest enough to get it 3 stars. Honestly, the only reason I'm reading the next one in the series is cause I'm using this book and the next one in an A-Z series challenge and this was my "J" choice. Maybe the next one will be attention grabbing for me all the way through.