The Challenge Factory discussion

Roll 5
Spot: 21



Read:Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr
Date: 3/1/2014
Rating: *****
Review: Very good story! I'm really enjoying this series and I find Robyn's marine characters very interesting. I really liked Preacher's character in the first book, so I was excited to read this one.

Rolled a 4 and we are on spot 25

Roll 7
Spot 25

Laura - - post 109
Sue - - post 106
Suzanne - - post 108
Bouchra - - post 110

I will read 5th in series.

I'll be reading Insurgent, the 2nd in the series by Veronica Ruth.

Roll 6
Spot: 25



Read:Rachel Vincent,If I Die
Date: 3/2/2014
Rating: *****
Review: Very good story! I'm really liking this series...
The entire school's talking about the gorgeous new math teacher, Mr. Beck. Everyone except Kaylee Cavanaugh. After all, Kaylee's no ordinary high-school junior. She's a banshee—she screams when someone dies.

But the next scream might be for Kaylee.

Yeah—it's a shock to her, too. So to distract herself, Kaylee's going to save every girl in school. Because that hot new teacher is really an incubus who feeds on the desire of unsuspecting students. The only girls immune to his lure are Kaylee and Sabine, her boyfriend's needy ex-girlfriend. Now the unlikely allies have to get rid of Mr. Beck…before he discovers they aren't quite human, either.

But Kaylee's borrowed lifeline is nearing its end. And those who care about her will do anything to save her life.

Anything.

I'll have my book finished by tonight!

Roll: 6
Spot: 25



Read: Death Masks by Jim Butcher
Date: 3/4/2014
Rating: *****
Review: Love Love Love Harry Dresden!! I've been looking forward to reading this book, and this series keep getting better and better! With Susan coming back into the picture and the warring of the councils, this was really good! Plus I got to listen to on audio with Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer as narrator. It was fabulous!

Roll: 6
Spot: 25

The Twelve by Justin Cronin
Date: 05.03
Rating: 5 Stars
Review: This is a second book of the series and the first one was so scary, that I couldn't read it when I was home alone and it started to get dark. Even thinking about it gives me goose bumps. The second book is not as scary for me, but both books have a long intro. I had quite hard time of reading it, but once when I got into it, it was amazing. Even though I got bored in some parts I'm happy I finished it and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book from this series.

Insurgent by Veronica Roth
Relevance: 2nd in series
Date completed: 14:30, 3/3/14
Rating: ****
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Sorry for the lateness, had a number of things that kept me from writing the review.

Rolled a 4 and now we are on spot 29. Happy reading! :)

I'll be reading , which is on the bookclub link.

I'm going to read from page 3 of the bookclub link!

Roll: 8
Spot: 29

Laura - - post 118
Suzanne - - post 117
Bouchra -
Sue - - post 116

I will read 2nd in series.

Roll 7
Spot 29

The Mage in BlackbyJaye Wells
Relevance: 2nd in series
Date completed: 3/6/2014
Rating: ****
Review: I am really enjoying this series.
Sabina Kane doesn't have the best track record when it comes to family. After all, her own grandmother, the leader of the vampire race, just tried to kill her. When she arrives in New York to meet the mage side of her family, the reunion takes the fun out of dysfunctional.

On top of that, the Hekate Council wants to use her as a pawn in the brewing war against the vampires. Her mission will take her into the bowels of New York's Black Light district, entangles her in mage politics, and challenges her beliefs about the race she was raised to distrust. And Sabina thought vampires were bloodthirsty.

Roll 7
Spot 29

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez
Relevance: Bookclub Link
Date Completed: 3/6/2014
Rating: *
Review: This was one hundred years of torture. I did not get this book, I've heard such good things about it and was incredibly disappointed. It was nothing but war and incest by an entire family with the same freaking name. So not only could I not keep them all straight while I was reading it, but they were all fucking each other anyway and miserable so it didn't really matter. They started miserable and ended up miserable or dead. What was the point? Where is the beauty in that? That's depressing and a waste of time when I could've been reading something that was entertaining or at the very least something that I could follow. I've read other reviews and you either loved it or hated it and I'm in the hate it crowd. If I have to have a super high IQ in order to appreciate this crap then I'm glad I'm normal. Give me Urban Fantasy and Romance any day.

Roll 7
Spot 29


Reliquary by Douglas Preston - Second book in the series
5 stars 08.03
This was another amazing read from this series! I liked how Pendargast popped up in the most unexpected moment. This book takes Pendargast deep in the underground of New York city. This is very exciting thriller, which you can't put down till its over.

Hi Bouchra

How is the book coming? Today is another roll....

I talked to jenne and anyone on team can call to use free pass and roll as long as it is done before midnight....

Bouchra review is still out and I sent her a messege with no answer...

It is 9pm and I really don't think she can get review in on time and Laura is sleeping so I am gonna call to use free pass and roll.

I rolled a 6, so that puts us at 35.
You can read a 3 or a 5 book in a series. Aternate is hardcover.

I am going to read for the alternate list pg 10

I'll be reading which is book 3.

Roll 9
Spot 35

Laura - - post 131
Sue - - post 128
Suzanne - - post 135
Bouchra - - post 133

Hi guys! Really sorry about the disappearance, I'm going through a rough patch and I'm in the process of making some life-path-altering decisions. I couldn't manage to finish the last book on time, even though I read till the last minute. Hopefully this week will be less stressful!

Sorry again and I hope you guys understand. I'll be back later with this roll's book after I go through the lists.

Cheers!

Hi Bouchra, I'm sorry to hear you are having a hard time right now... Life has a way of happening when we have other plans.
If this challenge is cause more conflict at this time and you would rather drop out for a time, just let Laura or Jenne know. There will be plenty other challenges in the future and taking care of what is happening should be your priority.
I wish you the best and know you are in my prayers.... Struggles in the long road make you stronger.....

Bouchra wrote: "Hi guys! Really sorry about the disappearance, I'm going through a rough patch and I'm in the process of making some life-path-altering decisions. I couldn't manage to finish the last book on time,..."

I hope everything will work out for you! :)

Roll 8
Spot 35

Dead and GonebyCharlaine Harris
Relevance: Harcover list pg 10
Date completed: 3/10/2014
Rating: 5 stars
I really am starting to love this fast pace series.....and it keeps getting better.
The vamps have been out for years, and now the weres and shifters have decided to follow the lead of the undead and reveal their existence to the ordinary world. Sookie Stackhouse already knows about them, of course - her brother turns into a panther at the full moon, she's friend to the local were pack, and Sam, her boss at Merlotte's bar, is a shapeshifter.

The great revelation goes well at first - then the horribly mutilated body of a were-panther is found in the parking lot of Merlotte's, and Sookie agrees to use her telepathic talent to track down the murderer. But there is a far greater danger than this killer threatening Bon Temps: a race of unhuman beings, older, more powerful, and far more secretive than the vampires or the werewolves, is preparing for war. And Sookie is an all-too-human pawn in their ages-old battle...

Bouchra wrote: "Hi guys! Really sorry about the disappearance, I'm going through a rough patch and I'm in the process of making some life-path-altering decisions. I couldn't manage to finish the last book on time,..."

I'm sending good virtual thoughts your way!

Don't forget to post this last spot and the previous reviews.

Hope things settle down B. Let me know if you needs anything :)

Roll 8
Spot 35


Play with Me by Kristen Proby (3rd book in the series)
3 Stars 12.03
First I liked this book a lot. I like books which makes me laugh out loud :) and then they started talking about orgasms and I was no! I don't know any adult woman talking about orgasms that much, even if they are drunk. I didn't find it funny, because it wasn't and thats why this book gets 3 stars. And it gets 3 stars only because it made me laugh in the begging.

Looking forward to the new draw tomorrow......How are all coming with their books?

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Relevance: hardcover
Date completed: 16:30, 3/11/14
Rating: ****
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Thanks for the well wishes girls! :)

Roll 8
Spot 35



Troubles and Treats nu Tara Sivec
Relevance: Book 3
Date completed: 3/12/2014
Rating: ***
Review: I enjoyed this book, but not nearly as much as I did the other two. She changed the POV in this book and it was to my least favorite characters in the series. I really didn't think they deserved their own story even though they were funny side characters.

Rolled a 4 and now we are on spot 39....Happy reading :)

Roll 10
spot 39

Laura - - post 145
Sue - - post 139
Suzanne - - post 160
Bouchra - - post 165

I will read 3rd in series.

Roll 9 I think
Spot 39

Kresley Cole,No Rest for the Wicked
Relevance: 3rd in series
Date completed: 3/13/2014
Rating: 5 stars
Review: This is not a favorite book in this series. It stared out slow and no very appealing but when you get to 1/3 in , it got better....
A vampire soldier weary of life...

Centuries ago, Sebastian Wroth was turned into a vampire—a nightmare in his mind—against his will. Burdened with hatred and alone for ages, he sees little reason to live. Until an exquisite, fey creature comes to kill him, inadvertently saving him instead.

A valkyrie assassin dispatched to destroy him...

When Kaderin the Cold Hearted lost her two beloved sisters to a vampire attack long ago, a benevolent force deadened her sorrow—accidentally extinguishing all of her emotions. Yet whenever she encounters Sebastian, her feelings—particularly lust—emerge multiplied. For the first time, she's unable to complete a kill.

Competitors in a legendary hunt...

The prize of the month-long contest is powerful enough to change history, and Kaderin will do anything to win it for her sisters. Wanting only to win her, forever, Sebastian competes as well, taking every opportunity—as they travel to ancient tombs and through catacombs, seeking relics around the world—to use her new feelings to seduce her. But when forced to choose between the vampire she's falling for and reuniting her family, how can Kaderin live without either?

I'll read !

Laura wrote: " Roll 7
spot 39

Laura -
Sue - - post 139
Suzanne -
Bouchra -"

Aren't we on Roll 9?

Suzanne wrote: "Laura wrote: " Roll 7
spot 39

Laura -
Sue - - post 139
Suzanne -
Bouchra -"


Aren't we on Roll 9?"

you are right, we are on roll 9

Laura wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Laura wrote: " Roll 7
spot 39

Laura -
Sue - - post 139
Suzanne -
Bouchra -"


Aren't we on Roll 9?"

yo..."

I went back and counted my books, and we're on roll 10! Sorry about that!

Suzanne wrote: "Laura wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Laura wrote: " Roll 7
spot 39

Laura -
Sue - - post 139
Suzanne -
Bouchra -"


Aren't we o..."

Now everything should be in order ;)

Roll 10
Spot 39


Personal Demons byLisa Desrochers - yellow cover

4 Stars 15.03

This book was quite interesting to read, how Frannie is between 2 guys one is angel and the other one is demon. It was fun to read a young adult book for a change :)

I just know tomarrow time for new roll...well midnight tonight...

How are you guys doing with your books?

Grrrr I was hoping new roll was up.... :)

we still have time...Lets gross our fingers that the reviews will be in before that :)

Yes I know....I just in both challenges so I have a pretty tight schedule....lol