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This was a fun, albeit predictable, Princess Diaries meets Imperial Japan. With curse words of every variety and some thick feministic themes, its more mature than the Di..."
What prompt was that? Bc none of them equal 30 points.
It would only equal 30 if it wasn’t any of the reindeer prompts in which case a review isn’t necessary
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Vixen
I don’t love Jennifer’s writing style or her characters super much. The story was very interesting but it felt unrealistic. I don’t like how she always has the FMC sooo much smarter than the MMC, to the point that the MMC is always relying on the FMC. I also don’t like how easy this book made it appear to trick the Russians, it just felt unrealistic. But I did enjoy the story itself.
Total: 415
(This book was 9 pages away from being a 500 page book🥲)A Winter's Promise -- 15 Points
Prompt: Donner
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Total Points: 460
Points: 20 prompt: a book thatll have a big impact on you (ALL OF SANDERSONS BOOKS HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON ME)
book: oathbringer
its also over 500 but it looks like u can only use that once
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If it's an audiobook, how do you count the pages? I'm just about finished with Ivanhoe, but depending on the version you select on here, it can be anywhere from 480-520 pages (give or take) so it crosses that "big book" line in some versions and not in others. I noticed the same thing with "The Return of the King" when I posted it. My version wasn't on there so I just picked a random version.
look at how many pages the physical book has on amazon!!
I've finished a book, but I haven't written the review yet... I should do that soon.
Yes, but there are multiple physical books listed on Amazon too with varied pages based on font size or page size or whatever.
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When that happened with a book I read, I picked the first book in the list that made sense. For instance, I skipped a book that was listed as "International" and went to the first English hardback or paperback.
Sharon wrote: "Becky wrote: "Yes, but there are multiple physical books listed on Amazon too with varied pages based on font size or page size or whatever."When that happened with a book I read, I picked the fi..."
Okay, I guess I'll pick one like that then. :) I should be finished with it tomorrow probably.
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Prompt: Vixen
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Team Total: 570
book: skyward promt: sci-fi
points: 20
total points
590
Ivanhoe20 points (Rudolph) (most of the covers feature knights with red crosses on their tabards, some feature the burning castle)
I have read Ivanhoe multiple times. It's a fun story that I like to revisit. It's the story of a disinherited knight who has come home from the crusades. Through his kindness to a Jew, an outcast at the time, he makes an ally who serves to help him later. King Richard and Robin Hood feature as well. There's romance, chivalry, and the rescue of a maiden from certain death by being burnt at the stake.
Total points: 610
20 points: fantasy boook: starsight
heres my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
total points: 630
GUYS WE HAVE ALMOST DOUBLE THE AMOUNT OF POINTS THE OTHER TEAM HAS!!!!
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Prompt: Dasher (15 points)
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Team Total: 660
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Nooo
book: dawnshard prompt: a fast read
total points: 610
Sorry, Lil, but you forgot to change the 6 to a 7....Total Points: 710
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Ummm… review? 😂 how do you review the Bible? lol.
So good! This time through I listened pretty fast so I got a great overview, that’s one of the reasons I like listening to it. It pulls out and looks at the big picture.
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (Donner 15)
This was a reread. I cannot say how much I LOVED this book this time through! I love jumping back into this world and discovering the plot twists again. There were so many “aha! I know what’s coming” moments for me!
Total: 745
This time through I listened pretty fast so I got a great overview, that’s one of the reasons I like liste..."I love listening to big chunks of the Bible at one time. :) It really does give you a good picture of what is going on that way. I always tell my kids sometimes you sip it like hot coffee and you just get a little bit at a time and taste that. Other times you gulp it like cold water on a hot day and you taste the whole gulp all at once. :) I honestly think both ways are needed to get a good understanding.
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Thats a good way to put it Becky! Times to savor and meditate on it and times to drink deeply.
Hey team! Excited to have been able to join the game and this group. Hopefully I do this right ☺️Book: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
Prompt: Vixen
Review: I’m surprised by how much I’m enjoying this series. The characters are really growing on me and as the series has continued I feel like you learn more about them. To me they all have this perfect balance of being flawed but lovable. This book did hit heavy for me towards the end because the FMC does experience something traumatic, so please check for triggers. But I’m excited to see how she overcomes that and continues to be the strong character I’ve grown to enjoy.
Total 765
book: vow of thieves prompt: fantasy/sci fi
points: 800 (i miscounted points for an old one so im adding five more for that one)
I'm reading Vow of Thieves right now!!Welcome Alicia!
Thanks Angela! ————————
Book: Genesis by Brendan Reichs
Prompt: Rudolph
Review: Geesh! This series is a rollercoaster ride that you can’t get off. It started out looking great and seemed like it would be fun. But while waiting in line you’ve started to question why you decided it was a good idea (continuing this series since you didn’t love the first book) especially since you know you get motion sickness, but you’ve told yourself you are committed to the idea. And as you take your seat the second guessing gets worse (as you start to really get into the book), but right as you start to flag an attendant the ride starts and it’s too late to get off. This is me I’m locked in and I can’t get off the ride - just one more book. One more rollercoaster drop and the ride with be done. 🙌🏻
Not a clue if this counts as a review lol
Total 820
Lizzy (Elizabeth) wrote: "I love that review!"Thank you!
Book: The Honjin MurdersPrompt: Rudolph - 20 points
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
total points: 840 points
Christmas in Virginia: A Christian Christmas Romance (56 pages)~5
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Christmas in Tennessee: A Christian Christmas Romance (82 pages)
~8
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Christmas Letter: A Clean Historical Western Romance
~15 (Dasher)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Caraval
~20 (Rudolph)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Total Points: 888
Book: The Missing of ClairedelunePrompt: Christmas Star - 50 points
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
total points: 938
Lizzy (Elizabeth) wrote: "Only 62 more points untill 1,000!!!!"Yep!!
The Dragon and the Raven 20 pointsTotal Points: 958
Vow of Thieves-- 40ptsTeam Total: 1,048
Crushin it team!!
The Lost World (Doyle)--Dasher 15 pts (137 pages)This was such a quick read. I went into it knowing nothing other than "the author of Sherlock Holmes wrote it and there's dinosaurs." It had some twists and turns--a few unexpected and I few I foresaw. It wasn't too bad for it's day. There was plenty of action and surprise.
Total points: 1,063
The Castle of Ontrando--10 ptsTotal points: 1,073
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Prompt: Not available; I'll count this book for the amount of pages. (20 pts.)
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Team Total: 1,093
Emberling-- Vixen, 20 ptsEmberling is a story about prejudice and about not making assumptions about a whole people based on the actions of a few. It has Christian themes. The "magic" in the story is a gift of Elohim to aid the people in defending themselves from the dangerous forest creatures.
It was fast-paced and hard to put down. There was plenty of action, elements of sweet romance, and deep friendships.
I enjoyed it greatly and look forward to reading more by the author. My twelve year old daughter has added this to her "absolute favorites" list and my older teens enjoyed it as well.
Total Points:1,113
book: rythm of war i have a one sentance review rn that imma write more on later
points: 1128
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This was a fun, albeit predictable, Princess Diaries meets Imperial Japan. With curse words of every variety and some thick feministic themes, its more mature than the Disney adaptation, but I still found the clean love story one to root for, and the father figure admirable even through his faults. Would read again.
New team total: 395