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February 2010 Reading Challenge
Had the afternoon off from work and besides throwing some clothes in the washer and then dryer and cooking a quick supper, I started and finished Ecstasy Unveiled. I really really love this series. Each book just gets better and better.1. A Favorite Author:
2.An Author that is "new" to you:
3.An Author you have given a second chance: Fallen by Erin McCarthy
4.A GoodReads Author:
5.Born or Died in 1979: ???
6.An Author with initial N: His Majesty's Dragon by Niomi Novik
7.An Author with initial G:
8.A male Author: The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
9.A female Author:
10.With more than one Author: Taming the Fire by Syndney Croft (authors - Larissa Ione and Stephanie Tyler)
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Melody wrote: Another series you might like is the Gaea trilogy by John Varley beginning with Titan. And I didn't see the Jane Yolen stand-alone Cards of Grief on your shelves. You may enjoy it as well. You've already read many of my favorites, so I hope these suit. :O) ..."
Thanks Melody! Sadly, it looks like Cards of Grief is out of print so I can't find much info on that one. The Gaea series doesn't look as interesting to me. It looks like it's too much straight-up sci-fi for my taste. I like my sci-fi with a fairly heavy does of romance and typically find male authors give it too heavy a hand for my liking as well. *shrug* Thanks for the suggestions, though!
I'm definitely in on this too! Progress: 3/10
1. Favorite Author = Charlaine Harris /
2. New Author = Shiver / Maggie Stiefvater
3. Second Chance Author = Christina Dodd / Storm of Shadows
4. GoodReads Author = Jill Myles / Gentlemen Prefer Succubi
5. Author born in "1980" = Jennifer Armintrout / Queene of Light
6. Author First Name begins with "S" = Sherrilyn Kenyon / Night Embrace
7. Author Last Name begins with "C" = Karen Chance / Embrace the Night
8. Male Author = Max Brooks / World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
9. Female Author = Jeaniene Frost /
10. Anthology = Patricia Briggs, Sunny, Eileen Wilks, Karen Chance /
5 Down / 5 To GoI just finished reading the book for my "author that was born the same year as you" challange. I read Magic Under Glass by Jaclyn Dolamore. Overall, it was surprisingly good. If it wasn't for this challenge, I'm not sure that I would have ever read it. Just reading the info about it didn't really catch my interest. But it made for an interesting topic and story.
I did feel like some of the emotions and events were a bit shallow. I think that it's a lot more likely that people would have reacted a lot more strongly to certain events than how these characters acted. I also would have like to see more emotion. But it was intriguing, and I intend to read the next book when it comes out!
1. A Favorite Author - Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
3. Second Chance - Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews *Re-Read*
7. First or last name starts with S - Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder
8. A male Author - An Irish Country Girl: A Novel by Patrick Taylor
10. With more than one Author - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
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A library book came in so I switched the Julie Kenner book to my GR author and am using Kathy Love as my "K" author!PNR- All About Authors February Challenge
as of 2/9:
9/10 complete (Click title for review)
7. Author "K" initial: What A Demon Wants by Kathy Love -- currently reading: ☆☆☆☆☆
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9/10I'm using non-paranormal book for 5 and 8, I hope it's ok?
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1. A Favorite Author
2. An Author that is "new" to you
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance
Frostbite by Richelle Mead
4. A GoodReads Author
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you
(1983)
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name
8. A male Author
9. A female Author
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included
Tara, the next book in the Trickster series is Leo. She said that Zeke and Griff will have a book too.
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2. Author that is "new" to you--Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
3. Author you are willing to give a second chance---Mona Lisa Blossomingby Sunny
4. GoodReads Author--Possession by Jennifer Armintrout
5. Author born/died 1982--The Hollow by Jessica Verday
6. Author whose first or last name starts with L--Guilty Pleasures by Laurel K. Hamilton
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with S--Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Male Author--James Potter and the Hall of Elders' Crossing by G.Norman Lippert
9. Female Author--Haunted by Heather Graham
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included)--On the Prowl
I am changing my #6 book. I just can not get into Lauren Kate's book Fallen. I am so lost. I judged this book by the cover and got burned, I am mad I bought it. I am switching to Laurell K Hamilton's Guilty Pleasures since another group is reading it this month. It will be a re-read for me.
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I don't know if you have tried Linnea Sinclair, but I love her Dock5 Universe series, starting with Gabriel's Ghost.
8/10 Complete1. A Favorite Author -
2. A New Author - Immortals: The Calling by Jennifer Ashley
3. A Second Chance Author –
4. A GoodReads Author –
5. An Author born in 1967 –
6. Initial L Author –
7. Initial L Author – A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
8. A male Author –
9. A female Author –
10. With more than one Author –
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Yz the Whyz wrote: "Martina wrote: Thanks Melody! Sadly, it looks like Cards of Grief is out of print so I can't find much info on that one. The Gaea series doesn't look as interesting to me. It looks like it's too mu..."I've bought a lot of 6 of Linnea Sinclair's books based on your recommendation. No pressure Yz. :)
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5 down! Just finished The Soft Edge of Midnight Keepers of Twilight . I would not recommend it. It would have been a DNF for me except there were no other authors born in 1979 that I could get my hands on. The character dialogue felt so fake and forced and that was probably the worst part of it for me. The writing left a lot to be desired and the two main characters were claiming their love for one another the same day they met (one of my biggest pet peeves).
Up Next: Demons Not Included: A Night Tracker Novel
1. Favorite Author: Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole
2. New Author:
3. Second Chance Author: The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison
4. GoodReads Author: Demons Not Included: A Night Tracker Novel by Cheyenne McCray
5. Author Born in 1979:
6. J Author:
7. M Author: Dark Warrior Unleashed by Alexis Morgan
8. Male Author:
9. Female Author:
10. Multiple Authors: Must Love Hellhounds by Charlaine Harris, Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, and Meljean Brook
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3 books down, 7 to go1. A Favorite Author
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance
4. A GoodReads Author
5. An Author born in the same year as you. If you cannot find one, one who died on that same year is also acceptable.
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included).
6 Down / 4 To GoJust finished reading The Dark Highlander. Hmm...I think that Karen Marie Moning has hijacked my list this month!
3. Second Chance - Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews *Re-Read*
7. First or last name starts with S - Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder
8. A male Author - An Irish Country Girl: A Novel by Patrick Taylor
10. With more than one Author - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
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February 2010 "All About Authors" Challenge1.Favorite Author - Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris
2.New Author - A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1)by Laurell K. Hamilton (Meredith Gentry, Book 1)
3.2nd Chance - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
4.GoodReads Author - Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke
5.Born in 1984 -
6.Initial J - Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood Book 1)
7.Initial G - Werewolf Sanctuary by Eva Gordon (Wolf Maiden Chronicles Book 1)
8.Male Author -
9.Female Author - Once Bitten by Kalayna Price
10.Multi-Author - Marked by PC Cast and Kristin Cast (House of Night Book 1)
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Read a book by the following:
1. A Favorite Author The Eagle and the Nightingales by Mercedes Lackey
2. An Author that is "new" to you Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockmann
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance
4. A GoodReads Author
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name
8. A male Author
9. A female Author Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included).
Ok, so the "new to you" book isn't a PN but it is a romance. :o) Someone in one of my groups recommended this book, which is why I found and read it. I did enjoy it. I like a flawed hero, but one who manages to overcome his flaws--or at least, when the flaws are physical, learns to deal with them. Plus any time there's a kid in the story, I'm guaranteed to love it.
The Singh book I'd been on the waiting list at the library FOREVER for. But I'm enjoying her Psy-changling series--I just wish that they'd get here faster than they are. Sigh, guess everyone wants to read them, huh?
Yz--on the "second chance" author--what if you give them that second chance and STILL can't get through the book because you still hate the way they write? Does the book count, or should we (er, ok, I) be looking for another author for this category?
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Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Yz--on the "second chance" author--what if you give them that second chance and STILL can't get through the book because you still hate the way they write? Does the book count, or should we (er, ok, I) be looking for another author for this category? "Psst, Ann, try another JR Ward book. Maybe you'll like Covet more. There is less of the language /grammar you disliked in her BDB books... you know just a thought. :D
This is my list so far:1. A Favorite Author –- An UnForgettable Lady & An Irresistible Bachelor by Jessica Bird aka J R Ward
2. An Author that is "new" to you – the Midnight Breed Series by Lara Adrian
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance – Marjorie M. Liu
4. A GoodReads Author – Hunting Julian by Jacqueline Frank
5. An Author born in the same year as you. If you cannot find one, one who died on that same year is also acceptable. – Angela Knight or Lynn Viehl (I haven’t made up my mind yet)
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name – Jeanine Frost
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name –Heart of the Dragon by Gina Showalter
8. A male Author – Greg Illes
9. A female Author – After Twilight by Maggie Shayne
10. With more than one Author (anthologies) –Kiss A@@, Moonglow, Over the Moon
2/10 - 1. A Favorite Author: First Drop of Crimson - Frost
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3. An Author/second chance: Lynsay Sands - Love Bites
4. A GoodReads Author: Gone - Lisa McMann
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you: Stella Price – Sugar & Sin
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with A: Midnight Awakening - Lara Adrian
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with R: Rick Riordan – The Sea Monster?
8. A male Author: Dracula - Bram Stoker?
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10. With more than one Author (anthologies included): Undecided
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Yz the Whyz wrote: "I don't know if you have tried Linnea Sinclair, but I love her Dock5 Universe series, starting with Gabriel's Ghost."Hi Yz! Oh yes, I own and adore all of Sinclair's Dock5 Universe books! Did you see that her next book, Rebel Lovers, comes out at the end of March? So excited!
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I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it. :)
Linnea used to hangout in this group. She actually offered me an e-version of Gabriel's Ghost as a book I can use in one of the challenge categories last year, and that's how my love affair with her Dock5 Universe began.
Yz the Whyz wrote: "Linnea used to hangout in this group. She actually offered me an e-version of Gabriel's Ghost as a book I can use in one of the challenge categories last year, and that's how my love affair with her Dock5 Universe began. ..."
Oh yeah - I've been in the group since last Feb, so I remember when she offered the e-book, but I had all her books already by then. She's really fantastic!
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(All About Authors)
Favorite Author -
"New" Author - Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher
2nd-Chance Author - Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Good Reads Author - Midnight's Master by Cynthia Eden
1970 Author - I'm the Vampire, That's Why by Michele Bardsley
Initial "Y" - Changeling by Yasmine Galehorn
Initial "S" - Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
Male Author - Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer
Female Author - Immortal in Death by JD Robb
Multiple Authors -
1. A Favorite Author- Karen Chance "Death’s Mistress". 2. An Author that is "new" to you A.M. Dellamonica "Indigo Springs" or Rob Thurman "Nightlife"
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance Jennifer Armatrout "Queen of Light (Lightworld/Darkworld)"
4. A GoodReads Author: Lilith Saint Crow "Redemption Alley" or "Strange Angels".
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you 1963 LKH Devine misdemeneors
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name Lori Handeland "Doomsday Can Wait". FINISHED 2.9.10 *** (I really like this series. Cant wait for the next. Good sex, pacing, action and yummy men.
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name.STARTING 2/4/10 B CHANGING BOOK: :Brandon Sanderson & Robert Jordan, "The Gathering Storm #XII of the Wheel of Time series"
8. A male Author Jim Butcher "First Lords Fury"
9. A female Author: "Kitty"s House of Horrors" Carrie Vaughn FINISHED *** It was a fun romp--just what I was looking for!
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included). "Must Love Hellhounds" Charlene
Finished: 5/101. A Favorite Author - Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. An Author that is "new" to you -
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance - Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris
4. A GoodReads Author - Up In Smoke by Katie MacAlister
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you (1984) - Hawksong by Ameila Atwater-Rhodes
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name (E) -
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name (B) -
8. A male Author - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
9. A female Author -
10. With more than one Author -
Martina wrote: "Thanks Melody! Sadly, it looks like Cards of Grief is out of print so I can't find much info on that one. The Gaea series doesn't look as interesting to me. It looks like it's too much straight-up sci-fi for my taste..."Martina, sorry those titles didn't work for you. While the Varley series isn't strictly scifi, you're right about the romance element being downplayed. Cards of Grief is very scifi for Yolen, and while it does feature a romance, it's bittersweet. Still, if you can find a copy, I highly recommend it. :O/
Yz the Whyz wrote: "I don't know if you have tried Linnea Sinclair, but I love her Dock5 Universe series..."
I've been looking forward to reading Sinclair, but her titles haven't been available through my library. Looks like that's changed, so maybe I can add them to my March challenges. :O)
3/101. A Favorite Author - Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton
2. A New Author (new to me, anyway) - A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
3. A Second Chance Author – Dark Prince By Christine Feehan - currently reading
4. A GoodReads Author –
5. An Author born in 1981 – Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
6. Initial C Author –
7. Initial P Author – The Last Vampire by Christopher Pike
8. A male Author – Frozen Fire by Tim Bowler
9. A female Author –
10. With more than one Author – Immortal: Love Stories with Bite by P.C. Cast (and others...)
8/101. Favorite Author- Black Magic Sanction By Kim Harrison *comes on Feb 23*
8. Male Author- The Last Vampire By Christoper Pike
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Possession By Jennifer Armintrout
60% -- finished Silver Dragons book 3. It was funny as usual. I got First Drop of Crimson in the mail today. I'm excited to read that soon, but I might just re-read Night Huntress series first :)1.Favorite Author - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2.New Author - Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
5.Born in 1975 - The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter
7.Initial H - Flirt by Laurell K Hamilton
1. 2. New Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs
3. 2nd Chance Unleashed by C.J. Barry
4. Goodreads author Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong
5. 1961 The Forever Kiss by Angela Knight
6. C Midnight's Daughter by Karen Chance
7. F
8. Male Flight of the Nighthawks by Raymond E. Feist
9. Female Ravenous by Sharon Ashwood
10. Anthology Inked.
Born to be Bad was awful.
Paranormal Romance Feb Challenge
1.a favorite author - Unknown by Rachel Caine 1/3
2. an author new to you - Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen
3.author given a 2nd chance - Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast 2/5
4.GR author - Beyond the Night by Joss Ware (pseudonym of GR author Colleen Gleason) 2/7
5. author born in birth year - Demon Angel by Meljean Brook (1977)
6. author name starts with J - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
7.author name starts with L - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 2/1
8. male author - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
9. female author - Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter
10. more than one author - Hot Spell - anthology
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2. an author new to you - Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen
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5. author born in birth year - Demon Angel by Meljean Brook (1977)
6. author name starts with J - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
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8. male author - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
9. female author - Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter
10. more than one author - Hot Spell - anthology
6/10 Done1.Favorite Author -
2.New Author -
3.2nd Chance - Shades of Gray by Amanda Ashley
4.GoodReads Author -
5.Born in 1972 - Deep, Dark and Dangerous by Jaid Black
6.Initial V -
7.Initial B - Taken by Sin by Jaci Burton
8.Male Author -
9.Female Author -
10.Multi-Author - Heart of Darkness Anthology
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ALL ABOUT AUTHORS - MARTINA'S LIST - 4/10 COMPLETED!Just finished A Girl's Guide to Vampires (Dark Ones, Book 1) by Katie MacAlister which I give 3 stars.
This book is true paranormal romance and falls on the sillier side of the genre. The protagonist, Joy, and her friend, Roxy, are fans of a romance author who writes books about alleged, Dark Ones, or vampires. They travel to Eastern Europe in search of the author and in hopes of finding a Dark One of their own. Before long, Joy & Roxy find themselves in the middle of a local Goth Faire celebration, with the attention of three men, and a murder investigation. Which of the men, if any, are Dark Ones, and who is the murderer?
The writing is pretty typical of the sillier side of the genre, but not quite as good, in my opinion, as MacAlister's two connected Dragon Sept series. Joy and Roxy are both rather vapid and despite being friends, bitch at each other pretty much constantly, which I found rather annoying. The male characters were significantly more interesting than the ladies, but in the end, I find it's hard to really love a book when you just can't understand how a couple fits together. Sorry, but Joy is just not worthy of any of the men falling over themselves for her attention! Still, the book was a fun, quick read and I've already purchased the second one for download on my Nook to be enjoyed sometime in the future.
Similar series are:
○ Broken Heart, Oklahoma series by Michele Bardsley
○ Garnet Lacey series by Tate Halloway
○ Glory St. Claire series by Gerry Bartlett
○ Dead End Dating series by Kimberly Raye
○ Minda Webber's books
○ Accidental Friends series by Dakota Cassidy
1. Favorite Author - Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, Book 3) by Richelle Mead
2. New-to-me Author -
3. Second Chance Author - Midnight's Daughter (Dorina Basarab, Book 1) by Karen Chance
4. GoodReads Author -
5. 1977 Author -
6. "M" Author -
7. "B" Author - Witch Heart (Elemental Witches, Book 3) by Anya Bast
8. Male Author - A Flash of Hex (OSI, Book 2) by Jes Battis
9. Female Author - White Witch, Black Curse (The Hollows, Book 7)by Kim Harrison
10. 2+ Authors - Hotter than Hell (Anthology)
I have to say that I found a few new authors that I really liked this month. Which is great for me and terrible for my tbr pile!PNR- All About Authors February Challenge
as of 2/10:
10 of 10 complete!
ALL DONE!! YAY! (Click title for review)
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Read all my reviews: Tara's read and reviewed
2/10 Complete!2. An Author that is "new" Dead Until Dark By Charlaine Harris
3. Second chance Author Dark Fire By Christine Feehan
4. A Goodreads Author JacobBy Jacquelyn Frank
5. Author born/Died 1979 Fire In His Eyes By Stella Price
6. First name initial "R" Blood PromiseBu Richelle Mead
7.Last Name initial "B" Witch Blood By Anya Bast
8. A Male Author Twelve By Jasper Kent
9. A Female Author Obsidian Butterfly By Laurell K Hamilton CURRENTLY READING
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3 out of 10 read1. A favorite author: Second Sight by Amanda Quick
3. A second change author: Night’s Kiss by Amanda Ashley
5. An author born in the same year as you: still looking! (1988???)
7. R: Dante’s Girl by Natasha Rhodes
8. A male author: Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry
9. A female author: Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh
10. Anthology: Many Bloody Returns by Charlaine Harris et. al.
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I'm halfway through A Game of Thrones which really ought to count as two books because it's almost 700 pages! I'm listening to the audio and it's 32 hours. I have the book to follow along and could probably read it faster but am enjoying the narration immensely. So far I highly recommend it. It's wonderful and engrossing. I'm hooked. Totally.
Amanda, I really enjoyed Second Sight. The book following that one is The Third Circle which I thought was just as good. Although The perfect Poison was good, I liked the other two better. I have JAK's new Arcane book #1 in the Dreamlight trilogy to start today.
1. A Favorite Author--Blood Magic by Eileen Wilks3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance--Possession by Jennifer Armintrout
4. A GoodReads Author--Desire Unchained by Larissa Ilone
5. An Author born in the same year as you. Stardust by Neil Gaiman (1960)
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name--B-The Devils Due by Jenna Black.
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name--F-First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
8. A male Author--Blood Rites by Jim Butcher
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included).--Cravings by Eileen Wilks, MaryJanice Davidson, Rebecca York and Laurell K. Hamilton.
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Wow, Tara. 10 books in 10 days! What will you read next?
9/10 Complete1. A Favorite Author -
2. A New Author - Immortals: The Calling by Jennifer Ashley
3. A Second Chance Author –
4. A GoodReads Author –
5. An Author born in 1967 –
6. Initial L Author –
7. Initial L Author –
8. A male Author –
9. A female Author –
10. With more than one Author –
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4/10 completed4. goodreads author - Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
5. author born in 1972 - Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
6. initial M author - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
7. intial B author - The Devil You Know by Jenna Black
9. female author - Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance
10. two authors - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
Shiver was fantastic. Great characters, excellent writing, a really cool take on werewolves. It will be hard to wait until mid-summer for the sequel. I highly recommend it.
Another great book from Elizabeth Vaughan. White Star continued right where Dagger-Star left off, but with different main characters. Vaughan does such a great job with mixing just the right amount of romance, magic, and adventure. I'm looking forward to her next book which she thoughfully and cleverly lets the reader know which characters will be the next books main characters. She continues to be my favorite author.
I was a little disappointed by Staked. There were some inconsistencies in the world that was created. Sometimes to the point of confusing the hell out of me. Lots of sarcasm and dry humor, which is good, decent characters and an okay plot. I'm sure I will read the sequel, but I'm not rushing out to buy it based on this book.
Well, I am glad that I gave the author of Angel of Mercy a second chance, but I won't be picking up the next book. I bought book 1 (Beg for Mercy) and this book at my library's used book sale last summer. After reading the first book at the beginning of the year, I had put it and this book aside to get rid of. I only spent a dollar total on them so I didn't really care if I hadn't read the second book. Now I can feel like I didn't waste any money, but I sort of wasted my time. I actually struggled to remember who was who and what had happened in the other book even though I read it 6 weeks ago. That says it all, the books are forgettable.
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I love those series too! Luckily, I'm not current with Owens or O'Shea, so I have some good reading still ahead of me. :O)
Another series you might like is the Gaea trilogy by John Varley beginning with Titan. And I didn't see the Jane Yolen stand-alone Cards of Grief on your shelves. You may enjoy it as well. You've already read many of my favorites, so I hope these suit. :O)