The Lost Challenges discussion

Sunshine have you read the Demonica series starts with ? PNR about doctors that are incubus demons along with other creatures in Underworld General Hospital. Should have ambulances in there.

Or - more UF about a nurse who works in a secret ward of a hospital that caters to paranormal creatures?

Week 9: Candle
BOW: Piano

Can we also claim

Earth
Father
Black

I will be reading

WOW: Candle
BOW: Piano

Father
Earth (have to check with judges)
Black

Earth, I'm assuming, is for Planet? Can't it be any planet? I don't have Earth in my book. I have Jupiter.

Sunshine wrote: "Earth, I'm assuming, is for Planet? Can't it be any planet? I don't have Earth in my book. I have Jupiter."

Jupiter is great

Thanks for the correction. Yes, I meant to put Planet.

Week 9: Candle
BOW: Piano

LeslieAshes of MidnightCompleted 4/17 Review Post
NancyHelenChina TradeCompleted 4/16/15 Review Post
Sunshine Raising Stony MayhallCompleted 4/15/15 Review Post
JadeThe Raven BoysCompleted 4/17/15 Review Post
DanielleRaven CursedCompleted 4/15/15 Review Post

Leslie, I had already picked my book. Message 344. It's . I'm actually almost finished so I'll have my review posted later today.

Glad you enjoyed it Leslie, I like Jo Beverly too :)

I am half way through mine at the moment.

Week 9:
by Daryl Gregory 4/15/15
Rating: ★★★

...burning down like a candle to protect him. Kindle Loc 1230
The fingers curled as if stroking the keys of a piano. Kindle Loc 4272
Alice was as levelheaded as her father had been. Kindle Loc 133
"She's like Jupiter," Stony said. "Sweeping all the killer asteroids out of the solar system..." Kindle Loc 1282
Her black tights, she realized, were crusted with it. Kindle Loc 144


These zombies turn back into normal(ish) people after a couple of days as the brain eating variety, just, they are still dead. Their bodies can sustain damage and they can't heal but they don't decay and keep on trucking. A bad case of immortality. The problem is, their bite will still kill you and turn you.

It's more than just a zombie book. John "Stony" Mayhall. He was found on the side of the road with his dead mother. Wanda Mayhall took him home to raise as her own. The thing is.....he's dead. He doesn't eat, doesn't sleep, doesn't grow. Until one day he does, then he grows some more, and some more. How??? Who knows. Stony was born dead and that seems to make him an anomaly in the zombie world.

The story takes place over a span of 40ish years. That made it hard for me to keep interested. The beginning was great but then the timeline jumps forward fast.

Leslie, earth won't work in the sentence you are using. It still means the soil or dirt would swallow her up. I looked in your currently reading list and in Ashes of Midnight there is this sentence that works...

Page 81 …to the Ancients—the alien fathers of the vampire race on Earth.

I'm sorry and I hope that helps :)

No worries, JenniferPP! Thanks for letting me know. There is still time - and thanks for looking for me. I appreciate the help.

And sorry I missed your book, Sunshine! But great job on finishing.

I'm running a bit behind this week - I have several books I need to read still and just haven't got around to it. I may end up having to change my book - I am reading one at the moment which unfortunately is not allowing me to search it on Amazon or Google Books. So I am searching for words the old fashioned way - as I am reading...Hopefully it will have them all because I know I will get that one done on time.

Nancy Helen,

My book was unavailable to search inside as well through the US Amazon site. I can access the search inside feature going through the Canadian one for some reason. Maybe try that?

4/15/15
3.5 stars

What to say about this book...I really wanted to give it at least 4 stars. But the book started so slow for me. There at least 4 different plots happening in this book and I didn't know which way was up at times. We have the werewolf plot (again), Evangeline the witch plot, the vampire parlay plot, and Ricky Bo plot. That's not even including some subplots! Once this one picked around the half way point, it went really quick. But Faith Hunter is such a dense writer, some descriptions (like every time Jane shifted to Beast) I didn't need every single time.

This series also piques my interest because I'm really interested the world that is built but the day to day actions of Jane and crew do not give me energy. They actually drain me because Jane and her personal guilt and the guilt others place on her... it's like borderline beating her up and her playing victim. And for her to be a badass, it's starting to piss me off because I guess I'm comparing how Kate Daniel's handles her guilt without being dumb about it. Like Jane blames herself for EVERYTHING! I mean literally things that she has absolutely no control over she takes on her shoulders as her fault. It's kind of annoying and comes off a little whiny like someone who needs a lot of attention. Anyways, I'm going to continue the series but man Jane is started to drive me nuts. I hope something changes in the next book otherwise I might give this one up.

"A bright spot came on inside the house. Candle?" p.188

"The foyer held a black baby grand piano..." p.49

"...his human uncle and Mithran father..." p.9

"...and maybe release a demon to wreak havoc on Earth." p.199

"Strands of loose black hair..." p.3

I am a bit behind this week going to try an power through tonight....this week is definitely a case of too many challenges and books to read and not enough hours! 8/

Danielle Book Mafia Enforcer wrote: "Nancy Helen,

My book was unavailable to search inside as well through the US Amazon site. I can access the search inside feature going through the Canadian one for some reason. Maybe try that?"

Oh, thank you! I didn't think of that. Normally I use amazon.co.uk and I had forgotten I could use amazon.com.

So, that at least lets me know that the words I want are there. However, let me check - the word earth appears in the sentence "what on earth are you talking about". Would that work? Does it properly refer to the planet do you think?

If so, then I'll get that book finished this evening and post up. It is by S.J. Rowan

NancyHelen wrote: "Danielle Book Mafia Enforcer wrote: "Nancy Helen,

My book was unavailable to search inside as well through the US Amazon site. I can access the search inside feature going through the Canadian on..."

That works, NancyHelen

Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "NancyHelen wrote: "Danielle Book Mafia Enforcer wrote: "Nancy Helen,

My book was unavailable to search inside as well through the US Amazon site. I can access the search inside feature going thro..."

Thank you JenniferPP

Week 9

by S.J. Rozan
Read: 16 April 2015
Rating: 3*

This, the first in the Lydia Chin/Bill Smith series, was a good read with a nicely constructed plot. There were some twists and turns and the establishment of the characters was good. I liked Lydia although I felt myself cringing at the domineering and arrogant attitude of her mother and her brother towards her. Both believed she should be the good, meek, quiet little married Chinese woman who kowtows to her elders and brothers. But she had guts, working as a private investigator in Chinatown and partnering with a big white guy who, it seems clear, she is going to develop a romantic interest in at some point. However, I got a little tired of her endless tea drinking - I think the author laboured the point somewhat. Nevertheless, it was an entertaining read but it didn't rock my world.

candle: '...burst like a roman candle in the room, and was gone" p.203
piano: "...then he closed the piano." p.33
father: "I think your father would be pleased..." p.98
planet: "what on earth is there to smile about?" p.226
black: "gelled hair, black leather jackets, no socks" p. 90

Can I ask one of you ladies who uses Amazon.com a favour? In order to get the page number of 'earth' I need to log in to the site. I only use Amazon.co.uk and have my password saved in my laptop and I can't seem to log in to the .com site. I have to go out now for a few hours, so could one of you possibly get the page number for the sentence containing 'earth' in my book?

I'm so sorry, I have been flicking through my paperback trying to find it but I am running out of time!

Week 9
Read 17/04/15
Rating: ★★★

Review:
To be honest this book was just weird right from the opening line, I totally struggled with the character name Blue Sargent before the story had even begun, should have been a hint. However the synopsis on the book and general plot had me intrigued not to mention the book cover and great reviews.

Being a massive fan of her earlier series 'The Wolves of Mercy Falls' I had high hope for this book but was left disappointed.

Blue comes from a long line of seers, her Mum and Aunt are clairvoyants but the gift seems to have passed Blue. She has grown with the new that she will kill her first love with a kiss. the gift she thinks has passed her comes into play on St until she sees Gansey the mysterious boy. Gansey is a very strange character and it took me along time to get the measure of him, not sure if I actually did. Put his together with the Welsh folklore I just found the book drivel. It took until about 45% before it even started getting remotely interesting and then it was still meh....

A few feet away from the candle (Loc 256)
like a virtuoso placed at a piano (Loc 67)
how much Whelk’s father had been worth (Loc 89)
it was a voice deep as the earth (Loc 588)
Her eyes glittered in the black (Loc 14)

Nancy Helen it's on p.226!

Words this week:

WOW: Coat/Jacket
BOW: Garage

I'm going to read

Brother, White, and State are all that's left?

I will read

Week 9: Candle
BOW: Piano

4/17/15 4.5★
Review:Loved loved loved Claire and Andreas story. They have a complicated history but how it resolves seems reasonable. Also, the action moved quickly, and the other characters were fully developed. I love where the story is going, even though I've read it before.

Candle: "flicker of a single pillar candle" p. 173
Piano: "how to play the piano" p. 144
Planet (pronoun): "the vampire race on Earth" p. 65
Father: "She met my father" p. 97
Black: "clipped to his black bulletproof vest" p. 14

Sorry I'm so late getting on. Looks like y'all have it all figured out.

And yes, I think that's what we have left. I will start looking!
Great job everyone!!

Week 10: Coat
BOW: Garage



State: Massachusettes
White
Brother

I will get looking

Danielle Book Mafia Enforcer wrote: "Nancy Helen it's on p.226!"

Thank you so much, Danielle. I knew I wouldn't get a chance to get back online yesterday and I wanted to get my book posted.

For this week, I'll read


It has what we need with California for state.

This week I am going for

I will be claiming all the above words.

Hope everyone's ok :)

Great teamwork, everyone!! I'm so proud of our team!!

Looks like we have some good books being read this week.

Week 10: Coat
BOW: Garage

SunshineLover EternalCompleted 4/22/15 Review Post
DanielleBorn in BloodCompleted 4/21/15 Review Post
JadeNora Roberts Land
NancyHelenThe Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava LavenderCompleted 4/21/15 Review Post
LeslieTake Me TonightCompleted 4/19/15 Review Post

Week 10: Coat
BOW: Garage


4/19/15 3.5★
Review
Another solid entry into this series, though it felt at times like it was lacking a little something. In this one we are introduced to Lucy Sharp's niece and get a peek into Lucy's life. Sage is estranged from Lucy but comes to her for help with a story she is researching. Lucy becomes worried about her and sends one of her Bulletcatchers to watch over her secretly. Of course, things become romantic between them pretty quickly and it is a surprisingly sweet romance. Johnny is indebted to Lucy and takes on the case without questions. The story bogs down in the middle as it becomes slightly muddled and there isn't a lot of tension to the story. But still, the writing kept me engaged and I liked the characters, so I was rooting for them.

Coat: "a shapeless coat emerged" p. 67
Garage: "he opened the security door to the garage" p. 159
State(Massachusetts): "the former governor of Massachusetts" p. 79
White: "a white Audi zipped past" p. 20
Brother: "the brother is a madman" p. 232

God Leslie! That was quick :)

God Leslie! That was quick :)

My husband is out of town and I had time to read! My favorite time spender!!

Book:
Rating: 3.5 stars
Finished 4/21
Review:

I'm already a casual fan of Alexandra Ivy's first series so I was happy to see another series pop up from her. I really liked the cover and the blurb is what really got me to read the book.

So going in, I had high hopes. Not all of those hopes were met because the hero came off as such an overbearing , trigger happy cop that pulled his gun at the slightest sound. He was overly aggressive and treated the heroine as if she were a delicate flower to the point that she couldn't do anything for herself and he annoyed the crap out of me.

Other than that, I enjoyed the story and the world that is set up in this story. I think I'll read more but no time soon.

Jacket: "Her tailored jacket and matching skirt were equally rigid..." p.163
Garage: "Instead she was in the attached garage..." p.13
State: "Even now they were on the tail of a murderous high-blood who was creating chaos through Texas" p.110
White: "He continued to size up the bold black and white furnishings..." p.4
Brother: "I had two older brothers..." p.82

I also enjoy Alexandra Ivy - but I'm never in a huge hurry to read her books. I enjoyed this one and feel similar to you. Will keep on reading at some point.

How is everyone doing this week?

I'm half way there, unfortunately my Dads health has really declined this week so not read as much as usual got abt 40% to go x

I'm so sorry, Jade. I will be keeping you in my prayers.

Week 10

by Leslye Walton
Read: 21.4.15 ★★★★

I did really enjoy this book, which was a blend of magical-realism, allegory and literature. From the first moment when we meet Ava, born with a pair of wings, we believe in her. At no point did I feel my credulity was stretched. I really enjoyed how the strangest things were written into the story as if they were completely natural. The futility of love is probably the main theme, although I did want to shake a couple of the characters for their determination to put their lives on hold because of lost loves. But it all comes good in the end which made for a really lovely book.

Jacket: "...had to stuff her poor sister-bird into the pocket of her jacket" p.20
Garage: "and in the attached garage was parked a brand new Cadillac" p.134
State: "...and instead moved to Louisiana." p.14
White: "...Viviane found an old white dress..." p.53
Brother: "...she was sent to Seattle to live with her brother." p.24

Week 10:
by J.R. Ward 4/22/15
Rating: ★★★★★

...with weapons hidden under a leather jacket. Loc 237
Mary Luce pulled into her garage... Loc 171
And upstate New York did it proud, in her opinion. Loc 181
When he smiled, his fangs were long and very white. Loc 989
"Quit clocking me, my brother." Loc 142


Book 2 in the Black Dagger Brotherhood. Such a great series. Rhage and Mary are so good together. She tames his inner beast. Literally. Mary is 100% human and it's so against the rules for a member of the Brotherhood to Bond with one, but Rhage does anyway. They both have their rough moments and push each other away, only to run after them and profess their love/need. I love how you have the main story of Rhage and Mary, but the other brothers are still a part of that story. We meet Bella who has an instant attraction to Zsadist. Can't wait for that story! Also we meet John (soon to be Tehrror) and don't forget good old Butch! He is such a better character in this book. I'm rooting for you , buddy!!

Jade, so sorry to hear that... I hope all is well with you and your family!

Sorry I've been absent - my daughter's birthday was on the 21st and then my husband arrived home bringing another load of stuff. This move feels neverending!

Hi guys, thanks for your lovely messages. My Dad passed away yesterday I have finished my book so will post it later when I get 5 minutes

I thought I'd try something new for next time, I would like it if each of you would PM me 4 words you would like to hunt for next time. Remember you don't want to make the words impossible. Maybe a couple easier ones and a couple harder ones.

Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Hi guys, thanks for your lovely messages. My Dad passed away yesterday I have finished my book so will post it later when I get 5 minutes"

Jade, I'll send a prayer up for you and your family. I know this can be a really hard time. I lost my dad 5 years ago and sometimes it feels like yesterday. Praying for ya'll's healing!