SOS: Serious Overload of Series discussion

For green I will read

Shelf #2: Demons



Finished: 3/11/15
Rating: 4 stars
Review: After a somewhat disappointing string of PNR reads lately, this was a refreshing and enjoyable one. I really took to the demons and slayers world, and especially the ways in which the characters could shift and mask their true natures. It's a lot of information to take in, and I'm sure I missed some points here and there, but I followed most of the action and am interested to see where the story goes from here. Who is the mystery baddie? Will Eidolon ever stop going to the vampires for Wraith? Will Gem get a happy ending? I loved the characters so much! And it was way sexier than I had anticipated, which was a nice surprise. :)

Glad you enjoyed Pleasure Unbound. I love Larissa Ione's Demonica series and Lords of Deliverance series.

Shelf #4 is Paranormal Romance

Shelf updates:

Free Space: Logan
Shelf #1 Favorites: Done
Shelf #2 Demons: Christina
Shelf #3 Green/Teal: Christina, Logan, Nici
Shelf #4: Paranormal Romance: Everyone

Shelf #4: Paranormal Romance

✔ Lauren: Chased by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon - March 15th, ★★★1/2 Review
✔ Christina T: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper - March 26th, ★★★★ Review
✔ Logan: The Restorer by Amanda Stevens - March 18th, ★★★★★ Review
✔ Nici: The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead - March 15th, ★★★★★ Review

I'm reading for the Paranormal Romance shelf

I will be reading for paranormal romance

I'm reading for PNR, shelved on page 24.

Loved that book, Logan! Hope you enjoy it.

Shelf--Demons

Finished: 3/11/15
Rating:★★★1/2 (rounded down for GR purposes

Review: Have you ever read a book that you really wanted to love but just didn't? That was this book for me. I've been kind of agonizing over what I wanted to say about this book because it has taken me days to figure out exactly why I didn't care for it. It still isn't exactly clear other than this book felt sooooo very long. At many times I felt Butcher could have ended the book so much sooner. Harry went up the big bad evil nightmare so many times...was that really necessary? He kept having run ins with his Godmother Lea...wouldn't once in a book been enough just to remind us that Harry made a bargain with her? There were so many "A-ha!" moments where Harry figured something pivotal out yet it didn't help him solve the case earlier and for the life of me I couldn't track his logic on most of them. I think overall my big issue was that there was so much going on it overwhelmed the book. A vengeful ghost/demon thingie. A vindictive Fae Queen. A Vampire ruler and her minion. All of which wanted to take a piece of Harry.

However, there were parts of the book I truly enjoyed. James Marsters' narration. He totally performed this book rather than just read it. When a character sighed he actually sighed. His narration garnered an extra 1/2 star. Bob! I love Bob. His sarcastic input cracked me up. Butcher utilized a line from one of my favorite movies, The Princess Bride (Have fun storming the castle!). I am kind of intrigued by Thomas. A vampire who helped Harry...sort of. It's still undetermined as to which side he's on in my eyes.

Anyway, I'm torn on if I should continue this series despite so many of my bookie friends loving it. So far the second book has been my favorite and the other 2 just kind of *meh.

I started for the PRN shelf. I'm only 6% into it and it hasn't grabbed me yet. I may change my mind in a few days LOL.

@Christina - Grave Peril was my least favorite of all the books in the series. I hated the way Harry related to the women in the book and would have called it quits right here if I hadn't been doing a buddy read of the series.

However, book #4 is great and the series really got going for me at this point, so if you're willing to take a chance, I think its well worth it in the end.

Christina T wrote: "I started for the PRN shelf. I'm only 6% into it and it hasn't grabbed me yet. I may change my mind in a few days LOL."

That's another series that only grabbed me from book #3 onwards, lol! Its a good thingI try to give series at least 3 books to grab me :0)

I struggled to get through Visions of Heat, too. It was okay, just not very gripping. I'm going to stick with the series, but if I hadn't been reading Visions for a challenge I may not have finished it.

Free Space: Option 3 (on group bookshelf)


Shadow Game

Finished: 3/14/15
Rating: 3 stars
Review: This was between 2 and 3 stars for me. I loved the concept, but the slow pace and lack of mystery wasn't all that engaging. It felt like not a lot actually happened. I also felt no connection between Lily and Miller so I found myself skimming over their love scenes. I never give up on a series after the first book, though, so I'm sure I'll get to the next one eventually.

I've tried reading that book 3 times in different formats (paperback, ebook and audio). Each time I called it quits. Meehan's writing style just isn't for me :0(

It was fairly painful to get through, Lauren. I can see why you gave up!

Visions of Heat is sloooow going for me. I have 3 other PNR books waiting in the wings but this one is a library book that is due in a couple days so I was hoping to get it in so I don't have to return it unfinished LOL. I might just change my mind anyway. I think might just be fun. Gah! I don't know what to do. I'm going to give it another go tonight and see what happens.

Shelf #5: Paranormal Romancel


Chased by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon
Finished: March 15th, 2015
Rating: 3.5 Stars

Review: Enjoyed the story despite my problems with the heroine and her running hot/cold with the hero. The overall story arc is getting interesting with more details on Max's past, which may have far reaching consequences on his future. Will read the next one.

Christina I've had How to Flirt... in my Kindle for ages! I keep meaning to read that one. :)

how to flirt is cute and funny. I finished on 3/13 and give it four stars. I enjoyed this book, but as is often the case with YA i felt that they could go into much more detail about so many things. I will be getting the next book from the library though.

Nici, can you separate the two reviews into individual posts. Thanks.

i finished on 3/15 and give it five stars. I am so sad that this series is over! There are so many ways it could carry on, and I don't want to let go of the characters yet!

Thanks Nici :0)

CONGRATULATIONS, Zombies Booking It!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'favorite', 'demons' and 'free space'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

Congrats on all the stamps Zombies!

Shelf #3: Green/Teal


No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean

Finished: 3/16/15
Rating: 3 stars
Review: For the first time, MacLean misfired for me. I could not get into either Temple or Mara. Temple didn't have nearly the same harsh circumstances as our previous heroes. I could never truly feel bad for his situation. He was outcast, yes, but also still a duke! As is mentioned later in the book - dukes are forgiven pretty much anything, so I didn't buy his fake sob story.

And Mara. What a piece of work. Her story never made any sense, her actions pretty unforgivable, and the whole orphanage seemed concocted to make her seem slightly less selfish. I am more than ready to wash my hands of this couple and move onto the last book - especially with that twist at the end.

Thanks Sandra and Steph.

Bummer about . I must say that while I like MacLean's writing, none of her other books have quite lived up to the awesomeness of

Lauren wrote: "Bummer about . I must say that while I like MacLean's writing, none of her other books have quite lived up to the awesomeness of ..."

My review probably sounded more harsh than I meant it - it's more my disappointment in that I've LOVED all of her other books. But I agree with you! My favorite, by far, is Nine Rules. And this book did also have a cute little reference to the house from Ten Ways to Be Adored. I love it when authors crossover their stories like that.

It's still a good book, I just didn't like these characters as much.

I started and am totally hooked. I can't wait to find out what's going on with the detective and the dead body. I love all of the foreshadowing - it's keeping me wanting to tear through the pages.

I also can't wait to be caught up on my Bingo books finally! :)

I'm a little behind on my reading. Haven't had any time to read the past 4 days or so. I'll do my best to get caught up.

If I'm looking at this right we have 2 groups that (should they complete the shelves already called) have 4 in a row. If Witches or Armed and Ready is called one of them will win. One is Team 4 (Witches) and the other is Team 13 (A&R) It's so early for so that! LOL. But last time I played my team had 4 in a row with 3 possible wins for several weeks and we still lost so anything is possible.

So, this week's shelf is Shifter. I have several possibilities. We'll see what calls me after I get my Green book done and my PNR one completed.

Christina T wrote: "I'm a little behind on my reading. Haven't had any time to read the past 4 days or so. I'll do my best to get caught up."

No worries, Christina. Its early days yet and even if teams get 4 in a row they might not be luck for the next shelf calls. Anything can happen as you say.

For the shifter shelf, I read either or

Shelf #5: Shifters

✔ Lauren: Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley - April 2nd, ★★★★ Review
✔ Christina T: Hungry Like the Wolf by Paige Tyler - April 2nd, ★★★ Review
✔ Logan: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper - April 9th, ★★★★ Review
✔ Nici: Kicking It by Faith Hunter - March 26th, ★★★★★ Review

Shelf #4: Paranormal Romance


The Restorer by Amanda Stevens

Finished: 3/18/15
Rating: 5 stars
Review: Wow! This might be my new favorite series! I had never heard of it until maybe 6 months ago when I saw people buddy reading it on Goodreads. Hooray for Goodreads!

I adored Amelia and her battle to deal with her ability. I loved the rules set up from the beginning, and the ways she subtly breaks them to get closer to Devlin. I was completely sucked into the mystery - not only the plot around the bodies showing up in the cemetery, but the history for all of these vivid characters. They all have ghosts, to some degree, whether real or not.

There were juicy tidbits revealed toward the end that I'm not sure I totally processed. I'm eager to keep reading this series to not lose my knowledge/momentum. Loved!

For shifter, I'll read on page 2.

Glad you enjoyed the Restorer, Logan. It's one of my favorite series ever.:0)

Too funny Logan I think that is the book I'm going to read for PNR. I started another but it didn't grab me at all so I am now having to start something else. So, Lauren my PNR book is for Shifter I'll read

OK, I've updated the posts with your picks ladies.

for shifters i will read

Shelf #6: S is for ...

Read a book written by an author whose first or last name begins with 'S'

Shelf #6: S is for ...

✔ Lauren: One Bad Apple by Sheila Connolly - March 30th, ★★★, Review
✔ Christina T: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane - April 30, ★★★1/2 Review
✔ Logan: Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick - April 4th, ★★★★, Review
✔ Nici: Ignite by Sara B. Larson - April 9th, ★★★★, Review

How's the reading coming ladies? You've been pretty quiet this week :0)

Shelf updates:

Free Space: Done
Shelf #1 Favorites: Done
Shelf #2 Demons: Done
Shelf #3 Green/Teal: Christina
Shelf #4: Paranormal Romance: Christina
Shelf #5 Shifters: Everyone
Shelf #6: S is for ... : Everyone

I'll be reading by Sheila Connolly

for S i will be reading

Another week has come and gone and I've not found more than a few minutes a day to read. This is not getting anything finished unfortunately. I'm going to work on reading more this week (providing life doesn't interfere) and if I do not get at least 2 of the books finished (hopefully three) I'm going to have to drop out of this game. I hate to keep holding y'all up from getting the daubs.

Should I get my Green/teal and the PNR book finished I'll then move on to my shifter book. If all goes well I'll be reading by Stacia Kane for the S shelf.

Another week has gone by already?! Man, time is flying! :)

I'll read by Marcis Sedgwick for the 'S' shelf. I need to read it for book club next week. :)