SOS: Serious Overload of Series discussion

I'll lick pick my series read tomorrow when my flight is over.

Debbie, are you traveling for work or pleasure? I hope it is pleasure!

Angie ☯ wrote: "Megan wrote: "I'm not sure what I'll read for Alpha Male, but I'll let you know once I decide on a book."

Hi Megan - did you choose a book for the Alpha Male shelf?

Thanks!"

I think so, I'm going to try and read Falling into You (shelved 29 times as alpha male).

Angie ☯ wrote: "Megan wrote: "For Science Fiction, I think I'll read ."

Me again, Megan! I'm so sorry....I thought I saw a review for this, but now I don't see it. J..."

No, I haven't finished it yet and think I might change it because I'm bored with it.

For series I'll read (shelved series 4 times).

Thanks, Megan!

Angie ☯ wrote: "Debbie, are you traveling for work or pleasure? I hope it is pleasure!"

Neither -- I was finishing packing up and selling my old house. Hit the weather just wrong for flying; not too bad though because was a nonstop flight and the pilot deviated north to delay us 1/2 hour but avoid bad weather.

For series shelf I'll read The Witch and the Dead by Heather Blake. Series is a bit on the sappy side but fun.

Shelf: Psychic Abilities
Title: The Restorer, by Amanda Stevens
Date finished: 4th May 2019
Series:Graveyard Queen, #1
Rating: ★★½

Review:
I don't quite know what to make of this one. The plot is interesting enough, but the timing felt off. Withholding the information about how seeing ghosts work from the main character and the reader was probably meant to be mysterious and intriguing, but felt annyoing and frustrating - because it was quite pointless.

The 'romance' arc...I could have done without it. I couldn't feel any chemistry between the two leads, and actually felt in some places that the female lead (main character, ie ) was being creepy and intrusive. So yeah, no.

Nevertheless I think I won't give up so quickly. I will try the next book and see if it is an improvement over this one before I decide whether or not to drop the series.

For the series shelf, I will read Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep. It is one of the books from the SOS series shelf.

Selection Post ... Shelf #8 ... Series


Book: Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb
Series: In Death #9 | Media: Audible & Kindle
Read: xx | Pages: 3686 | Rating:
How it Fits: Shelved 150 time as Series

Shelf: Science Fiction

Book: The Originals by Cat Patrick
Date Read: 5/5/19
Rating: 4 stars
Number of pages: 296

Review:
The was a fun read, that kept me flipping pages and wanting to keep reading to see how it would end. I was a little disappointed with the ending, while it wrapped everything up it felt like it was lacking something.

CONGRATULATIONS, One More Chapter!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'science fiction'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

Completion Post ... Shelf #8 ... Series


Book: Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb
Series: In Death #9 | Media: Audible & Kindle
Read: 5/4 | Pages: 368 | Rating: ★★★★★
How it Fits: Shelved 150 time as Series
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Review:
I really love this series! I don't know why it is taking me forever to read it!

The mystery was good and kept me guessing this time. Roarke and Eve's interactions were great as always, but Peabody was my favorite in this one! I loved when she asked Roarke to kiss her boo boo (not like that, but still) which was on her lip and he kissed the corner of her mouth. Peabody and McNab were so funny!

This is my go to series, so it was a given that I should read it for "series"!

Congrats on the stamp Just Gotta Read ....... !

I'm not liking my selection for the Alpha Male shelf, so I'm going to change it. I'll look through the list again, but I might have to use the alternate reader's option...I don't think anyone else used it for this shelf - right?

I'll be reading A Vision in Velvet by Juliet Blackwell for "Next in Series" shelf.

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I'll post my owed reviews this evening.

I forgot yesterday was Wednesday! Lol!!

Shelf #9 ~ 5/08/2019: Next in Series

Selection Post ... Shelf #9 ... Next in Series


Book: Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs
Series: Mercy Thonpson #11 | Media: Audible & Kindle
Read: xx | Pages: 384 | Rating:
How it Fits: Shelved 32 time as Next in Series

Angie ☯ wrote: "...Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs..."

That just downloaded from a preorder for me -- but, I cannot start until I'm sure I can do nothing but sit and read it all the way through.

I got the audio so I could do other things as needed too, pluse I love Lorelei King narrating!

Shelf: Alpha Male

Book: Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott
Date Read: 5/10/19
Rating: 2.5 stars
Number of pages: 288
Alternate Readers Choice Option: Book with a blue cover

Review:
I liked seeing a glimpse into a person with CF life, though I'm not sure how accurate it was...(view spoiler)[that Stella is supposed to be at 35% lung function, but had hardly any problem running around seemed off (hide spoiler)].

I only wanted to read this as I saw that there was a movie about it, and mistakenly thought it was a book-to-movie adaptation. I hope that the movie is better. Not a book I'll be recommending.

Switching my series book to Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins (shelved 311 times) and for next-in-series I'm planning to read Miss Mayhem by Rachel Hawkins (shelved 9 times).

Completion Post ... Shelf #9 ... Next in Series


Book: Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs
Series: Mercy Thonpson #11 | Media: Audible & Kindle
Read: 5/11 | Pages: 384 | Rating: ★★★★★
How it Fits: Shelved 32 time as Next in Series
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Review:
What can I say about this book?? I love Mercy and her family of misfits! This book didn't disappoint. There is a lot going on in this installment. But....Black Magic Witches! - Beware no one is safe!!

It was a little sad with what Adam did at the end....but I was happy that he was able to do it! He did what he had to do, as always he had the welfare of his people at heart.

Looking forward to more!

Shelf #10 ~ 5/15/2019: Kindle Freebie

Previous Bingo Rounds - 5 star reads for inspiration, please check the book to make sure it is still listed as Kindle Freebie, if you wish to use it.

I got confused by this shelf announcement so posted a question over in the main discussion thread. I'll pick after getting an answer--or I'll be in trouble again for asking a question with folk jumping in on an honest bit of confusion to defend everyone's hard work as if I was insulting someone by asking a question.

What?? Did that happen? I don't read all the questions, so it seems I've missed something.

Nope, don't remember anyone getting upset by questions. But that could just be my memory :)

I've answered the question on the discussion thread, but basically, doesn't matter if the book is still free, just needs to be listed as kindle freebie on the top shelf of the book. Those books I listed were previous 5 star reads in previous bingo rounds for the Kindle Freebie shelf, just in case someone wanted some inspiration.

For the kindle freebie shelf, I'd like to use my alternate read, please.

So I want to read Beguilement by Lois McMaster-Bujold.

Depending on how you look at it, her name starts with either a B, or an M :D

Beguilement

I'm not finding my freebies on the Kindle Freebies shelf and not finding much of interest paging through it.

I just noticed the bookcovers on the shelf announcement so will try to read the still free Bloodfire by Helen Harper from that post.

Hey team!

How is everyone doing with their books? If you have completed a shelf and haven't posted review yet, try to get those posted when you have a chance.

There are ten teams that are 1 away from Bingo. We are 2 away in several scenarios, if we finish up the called shelves.

We have 4 called shelves open, with a new one to be called on Wednesday.

Completion Post ... Shelf #10 ... Kindle Freebie


Book: Spring by Natasha Troop
Series: Lakebridge #1 | Media: Kindle
Read: 5/16 | Pages: 262 | Rating: ★★☆☆☆
How it Fits: Shelved 1 time as Kindle Freebie
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Review:
I am the person who likes the weird and the unusual and the strange. Well, this book is all of those things.... but it was little too much for my taste.

I felt like the story just drug on and on and it doesn't ever seem to reach a destination. For me it really was the never-ending story....well, more like the story that never really went anywhere!

The tale is told through the minds of several different characters....even a moose! But it's all rambling thoughts to me that never get you anywhere.

I really wanted to like this book, but sad to say I did not.

Finally found a book for Kindle Freebie! I'll read (shelved 15 times).

CONGRATULATIONS, One More Chapter!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'alpha male'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

Congrats on the stamp Just Gotta Read ....... !

Shelf: Kindle Freebie (Alternate Pick)
Title: Beguilement, by Lois McMaster Bujold
Date finished: 22nd May 2019
Series: The Sharing Knife, #1
Rating: ★★★½

Review:
This was an honest to goodness May-December romance, and even though the synopsis pointed at the romance, I was not prepared for the age gap. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the story and the mythology. I liked Dag and the Lakewalkers almost immediately, whereas Fawn (the female lead) took a while to like, what with he very low self-esteem (those are never really easy to read, are they). Once she got herself some spine, she became quite fascinating. All in all, a great tale of first love after infatuation (Fawn), and a second chance at love (Dag), intertwined with some wonderful mythology. I liked it very much and look forward to the other books in series

Shelf #11 ~ 5/22/2019: Favorite Series

Selection Post ... Shelf #11 ... Favorite Series


Book: Wildfire by Ilona Andrews
Series: Hidden Legacy #3 | Media: Audible & Kindle
Read: xx | Pages: 400 | Rating:
How it Fits: Shelved 48 time as Favorite Series

Shelf: Series

Book: Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins
Date Read: 5/22/19
Rating: 3.5 stars
Number of pages: 352

Review:
The opening chapter was very interesting and kept me flipping the pages, but after that I slowly started to lose interest...Harper was a bit annoying. I started enjoying it again once it was revealed why Harper became what she was, but I still feel as though I'm missing something. Hoping the next book will clear things up.

Shelf Selection: Favorite Series

Book: Lady Renegades by Rachel Hawkins
Number of pages: 266
How it fits: shelved 3 times as favorite-series

For Favorite Series shelf, I'll read I'm the Vampire, That's Why by Michele Bardsley

Psychic Abilities Shelf

Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
Finished: April 28, 2019
Series: Psy-Changling, #6
Rating: ★★★★☆
Number of pages: 345

Review: It's a good thing I liked these two together. A favorite series, but this one was rather light on the overall story arc. Didn't really advance the series much nor reveal very much of all the mysterious goings on beyond what we already knew. Some hints, of course. And Mercy and Riley together were overly foreshadowed before finally getting together -- I still enjoyed reading their story. And seeing familiar characters with a bit more revealed of Hawke and others.

I love how this author writes and stayed engrossed the entire book so it rates four stars. I'm not so sure this book couldn't be skipped by others reading the series or maybe just a brief summary. Wrapped up a little too conveniently.

Hi. For the favorite series shelf, I want to read The Deal. It is on the shelf, and it is a series, but it is not a paranormal or urban fantasy series. Is it still allowed?

Hi Lady Jaye
Yes, if it is tagged Favorite Series or is on the shelf, it works. (well, it has to meet the standard book requirements, too)

Completion Post ... Shelf #11 ... Favorite Series


Book: Wildfire by Ilona Andrews
Series: Hidden Legacy #3 | Media: Audible & Kindle
Read: 5/23 | Pages: 400 | Rating: ★★★★★
How it Fits: Shelved 48 time as Favorite Series
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Review:
Wow! Why oh why did I wait so long to read this book?? I am very very happy to see that there is a 4th in the series. While this book was pretty awesome, it would have been a shame to end on the cliff hanger that presented itself in the Epilogue.

I loved getting to know all of the "family" and seeing the extent of their magic. All the characters are so interesting and seeing them explore and discover the level of their magic was great.

Now, Nevada and Conner - yum! We have seen these two grow over the books and now they are truly partners (view spoiler)[in both house and name! Can't wait to see how the wedding goes! (hide spoiler)]

This is a great series, with awesome characters....the only thing I'd change is the book covers!!

Lady Jaye, did you post your selection for Shelf #9 ~ Next in Series?

We've had a lot of "series" shelves; I may have missed it.

Series Shelf

The Witch and the Dead by Heather Blake
Finished: May 3, 2019
Series: Wishcraft Mysteries, #7
Rating: ★★★★☆
Number of pages: 317

Review: Fun being back with familiar characters and seeing all the relationships growing. Okay, still not necessarily the deepest or most complicated mysteries -- but good story with characters I'm invested in.

I didn't guess the big reveal of this one, but it made sense. Still a little sappy, but I'm definitely reading on for more of these characters and hoping to see if baby sister gets over not wanting to be a witch.

If the next shelf called is "Series to Finish" - we will be in a race with Team 3 to Bingo.

I've requested the stamp for Physic Abilities, so we would just need to complete "Kindle Freebie" to be in the race to complete a bingo....Of course it all depends on the shelf called, but we could be ready and waiting..... :-D

Next in Series Shelf

A Vision in Velvet by Juliet Blackwell
Finished: May 11, 2019
Series: A Witchcraft Mystery, #6
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Number of pages: 336

Review: I'm enjoying these cozy paranormal mysteries. Was going to read this one next anyway regardless of shelf call so worked nicely.

What also works nicely is the non-angsty progression of relationships -- even though still a whiff of potential love triangle. The mystery and storyline of this one didn't flow as well. Maybe partly because introduced so many new characters but mostly because left big huge clues to the very end and sledgehammered in surprise villainy by one character.

Oscar the pig/gobgoyle's disappearance was just kind of off because mysteriously referred to all these fairy folk that really didn't show up. Not sure if any of it was pivotal to this book; maybe will prove to be important for rest of series.

Which I will read. I still like these characters even if tired of some of the until-the-end murkiness.

I think I've caught up posting all the books I've finished.

Still have some of Bloodfire left to read and then I should have I'm the Vampire, That's Why finished this weekend.

I really want to get those two reviews posted in case Wednesday's shelf call makes it a race.