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R17: Team #8 ~ Cutting Edge Critics
Just a Hop, Skip & Click AwayHappy Reading!
Shelf Announcements ~ Check for the latest shelf announcement & review the requirements for each shelf
Captain's Log ~ Share team shelf stats prior to requesting a stamp
Stamp Me! ~ Request a stamp for your bingo card
Discussions ~ Throughout the game, head here to chat with other players & shelf chant til your heart's content
Bingo Rules ~ Rules of the game
Free Space Rules ~ Where to look when pickin' your free space book
Bingo FAQ ~ Don't hesitate! If you have a question, let us know.
Hiya, Team Caps! Thanks for volunteering to guide your team through a round of BookShelf Bingo! Your job, should you choose to accept it, will require a few things:
1 ~ Be our go-to person should we have any questions about your team
2 ~ Organize your teammate's weekly reads for each shelf/category so that the BSB Ninjas can quickly and easily verify and approve your stamp request(s)
2a ~ Create a master list in a post (preferably on the first page of your team's thread) and update it weekly or as often as necessary
2b ~ Post your team's stats on the Captain's Log prior to requesting a stamp
3 ~ Encourage and motivate your team (you may also ask to borrow Judithe's whip whenever necessary)
4 ~ Post regularly to ensure your team is communicating and on track each week
4a ~ Send them a PM and friendly poke if they haven't posted at least once a week, noted their book choice, and/or appear to have dropped out of webspace
5 ~ Send us a PM (Steph, Sandra or Judithe) should you need us for any reason throughout the game
Link to print your own copy: 
Hey team! Greetings from Virginia!I'm so excited to start another round of bingo! I can captain if no one else wants to. Names are not my strong suit, but here are a few ideas based on some of my favorite series.
Aspen Creek Bards or Bards of Bingo (Briggs' Alpha and Omega)
Lakeside Ladies or Lakeside Librarians (Bishop's Others)
Friends of the Folly (Aaronvitch's Peter Grant)
Cutting Edge Critics (Andrews' Kate Daniels)
🔹Cutting Edge Critics ~Team 8 ~ Week 0: Free Space ~ STAMPED(view spoiler)
🔹Cutting Edge Critics ~Team 8 ~ Week 1: Military ~ STAMPED
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🔹Cutting Edge Critics ~ Team 8 ~ Week 2: Favorites ~ STAMPED
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🔹Cutting Edge Critics ~ Team 8 ~ Week 3: Own It - STAMPED
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🔹Cutting Edge Critics ~ Team 8 ~ Week 4: Paranormal Romance - STAMPED
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🔹Cutting Edge Critics ~ Team 8 ~ Week 5: Time Travel ~ STAMPED
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🔹Cutting Edge Critics ~ Team 8 ~ Week 6: Motorcycle Club ~ STAMPED
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Cutting Edge Critics ~ Team 8 ~ Week 7: Shifters
Cathy M. ~ Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas ~ ★★★★ ~ 10/28/2018 ~ Review
Deanna ~ White Hot by Ilona Andrews ~ ★★★★� ~ 10/30/2018 ~ Review
Michelle ~ Lure of Oblivion by Suzanne Wright ~ ★★★★ ~ 11/8/2018 ~ Review
Sarah ~ Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole ~ ★★★★ ~ 11/28/2018 ~ Review
Cutting Edge Critics ~ Team 8 ~ Week 8: Dragon
Cathy M. ~ Artifacts, Dragons, and Other Lethal Magic by Meghan Ciana Doidge ~ ★★� ~ 11/4/2018 ~ Review
Deanna ~ Wildfire by Ilona Andrews ~ ★★★★� ~ 11/1/2018 ~ Review
Michelle ~ Hot Blooded by Donna Grant
Sarah ~ Talon by Julie Kagawa ~ ★★� ~ 11/10/2018 ~ Review
🔹Cutting Edge Critics ~ Team 8 ~ Week 9: Urban Fantasy - STAMPED
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Cutting Edge Critics ~ Team 8 ~ Week 10: Kindle Freebie
Cathy M. ~ Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh
Deanna ~ Cranberry Oatmeal Murder by Karen Sullivan ~ ★★ ~ 11/17/2018 ~ Review
Michelle ~ Marked by Kaylea Cross
Sarah ~ Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh
Cutting Edge Critics ~ Team 8 ~ Week 11: Warrior
Cathy M. ~ A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Deanna ~
Michelle ~
Sarah ~ Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo
Hi team! Excited to play another round of SoS Bingo.I love Kate Daniels &am now making my way thru all of the short stories so love that name :)
I deleted my earlier post & reposted so yours are at the top :)
I know it's early & I won't start this book probably until next weekend but will post it now.Selection Post
Week 0: Free Space
Book:
How it Fits: Option 2 - #54 on Best of YA Fantasy List
Hi ladies! I have played this game quite a few times and have never been on Team 8 or won. But I'm feeling good about this round as 8 is my lucky number lol.Thank you Deanna for taking over as captain!
As for team names I like Lakeside Librarians, or Cutting Edge Critics.
You know my eyes went directly to Cutting Edge Critics because I'm still stuck in post-shift Atlanta but I LOVED the Others series! It's one of my favorites! Another one could be The Exploding Fluffballs :D
Hi Ladies, greetings from Scotland :) I have played most rounds and won a few so you never know, hopefully we get lucky with the shelves and find some amazing books to read :)
I'll vote for Cutting Edge Critics or The Exploding Fluffballs (despite the fact that I'm still coughing and trying to clear coffee out of my windpipe after reading Cathy's post).Top choices are:
Cutting Edge Critics
The Exploding Fluffballs
Lakeside Librarians
with Cutting Edge Critics getting three votes. Shall we go with that for our name?
Good, that was my favourite. Though the Fluffballs was good too :)
The Exploding Fluffballs just makes you smile, doesn't it! I think I'll have to remember that for a future team :PBut I am still obsessing over Kate Daniels (withdrawal will start as soon as I'm done with the short stories, I'm sure) so love Cutting Edge Critics.
Wow Michelle, you've actually won a couple times?? That's awesome! I think this is only my 4th time playing & I don't think I've even gotten close. Luck of the draw really but maybe this will be our time!
It is a fun name, I had a feeling one if the ninja's would change the thread. Thanks, Sandra! I have played on winning teams on four rounds, 6 and 7 and then I captained rounds 14 and 15 to a win :) mr randomiser looked favourably on me those rounds. I'm sure other people have won more though. I have played most rounds I think.
Yes, if you hadn't signed up I would've been hunting you down Michelle. LOL. 4 wins is pretty impressive, I don't think there is anyone with more than that, but without checking I could be wrong.
I just hope to find some good reading material this round! My aim is to catch up with some series that I have fallen behind in, so I can start more. So bring on the books :)
Selection PostWeek 0: Free Space
Book:
by Ilona AndrewsHow it Fits: Option 3
I will likely be sleeping at shelf call tonight, will pop in tomorrow and let you know my choices. Happy choosing! x
Selection PostWeek 1: Military
Book:
by Anna Carven
How it Fits: tagged military 3 times
Yay it starts! Sorry Deanna, I'm going to switch my Free Space w/this week's selection since it fits :)Selection Post
Week 0: Free Space
Book:
How it Fits: Option 3 - Located on SOS Bookshelf (is also #63 on Best of UF List for Option 2)
Week 1: Military
Book:
How it Fits: Tagged Military 2x
Sorry Ladies, poorly kiddo's have kept me busy and offline. Free Space will be -
From the group bookshelf.
Military will be -
Shelved 84 times.
Hope they get better soon Michelle. *fingers crossed*
Completion PostShelf: Free Space
Book: One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews
How it fits: Option 3
Date Read: 9/16/2018
Rating: ★★★★�
Review:
Although he never actually appears in the book, it amazes me how much impact the manipulative Arbitrator George has on the plot. First helping Maud get a message to her sister Dina asking for help, and then sending the Hiru to request use of her inn to ask a question of the Archivarius to save their people. Nearly all the plot development stems directly from these two actions.
I loved the slow and steady development of the relationship between Dina and Sean as well as the possibility of one for Arland and Maud. Helen was hilarious...(view spoiler)
This book has everything I love about Ilona Andrews stories: well developed characters and world building; a seamless blend of action, humor, and everyday events; and plenty of plot twists to keep me guessing. This will definitely go on my reread list.
Completion Post
Book: Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey
Shelf: Free Space
Read: 9.16.18
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
I have had this book on my TBR for a very long time. The beginning was very slow, and a little hard to get into. We don't really know much going in except that the MC has just returned from Hell. I think the lay out of this book is also weird, there are no chapter breaks. It is just one long continuous stream. I found it frustrating when I wanted to break up my reading, because I couldn't stop at chapters which is what I normally do. Do I think this book is the most original? No. I kind of get a noir mystery supernatural vibe from this book. This book didn't wow me, but I also didn't hate it. I just feel kind of meh about it. Don't know if I'll continue with the series.
Completion PostShelf: Military
Book: Taming Chaos by Anna Carven
How it fits: tagged military 3 times
Date Read: 9/17/2018
Rating: ★★★★�
Review:
Taming Chaos is the first book in Carven's Darkstar Mercenaries, which follows her original Dark Planet Warrios series. I loved the original series and all of the First Division warriors, so I'm thrilled that the new series continues with the remaining unmated warriors.
Torin is an alpha and one man army like all the other First Division members, but he also enjoys studying other cultures. I loved that he originally followed the humans at the black market station because he felt they were in way over their heads. Seph's character wasn't really as well developed as I usually expect from this author, and the relationship development seemed a bit rushed. Still there was plenty of action, and the introduction of the Bartharran culture was intriguing. I would like to have seen more chapters about their time on Batharra before returning to Earth. Still, I will definitely continue with the series.
Just popping in to say I am finally on the mend, caught the kids bug. I have started on my military book. Hope you are all doing well! Looking forward to shelf call, can't believe it's Wednesday already, I feel like I have lost an entire week!
Glad you're feeling better Michelle, kids are always so generous!! LOL
Glad you're feeling better Michelle!Sorry gang, work has been so busy the last week, 3 late nights and working over the weekend so I haven't gotten much reading done. I'm a little more than halfway thru my Military book and only a quarter thru my Free Space. I'll catch up by this weekend!
Deanna wrote: "Completion PostShelf: Free Space
Book: One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews
How it fits: Option 3
Date Read: 9/16/2018
Rating: ★★★★..."
The 1st 2 were good but this one was my favorite of that series. Made me want more of it!
Sarah wrote: "Completion PostBook: Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey
Shelf: Free Space
Read: 9.16.18
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
I have had this book on my TBR for a..."
I listened to this on audio so did not realize there were no chapter breaks. How frustrating!
Sarah wrote: "Completion Post..."
I read this last month as part of a buddy read. Not having chapters made it very hard to find breaks and figure out where the others were. It didn't wow me either, but I am going to try at least another book or two of the series.
Cathy M. wrote: "Deanna wrote: "Completion PostShelf: Free Space
Book: One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews
How it fits: Option 3
Date Read: 9/16/20..."
It's my favorite of the series as well. I'm tempted to read the next one in the series online, but I don't think I have the patience to read at a chapter a week pace.
It's getting close to the end Deanna, and its the best one yet IMO.
Deanna wrote: "Cathy M. wrote: "Deanna wrote: "Completion PostShelf: Free Space
Book: One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews
How it fits: Option 3
D..."
AHHHH I didn't know there was another one in the works! I thought this was the end of this series. I might give it a go online just because that last one had me wanting more.
Probably still a couple of weeks to go but definitely nearing the end, they hope to publish the whole thing in December, but they aren't guaranteeing it yet. This is listed as #3.5 but not because it is novella size, its because its Maud & Arland & not Dina & the Inn.
I've always liked Arland (& especially loved that he had a bigger part in this one), and also loved the addition of Maud & Helen so would love a story about them!
Cathy M. wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Completion PostBook: Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey
Shelf: Free Space
Read: 9.16.18
Rating: 3 stars
Review:
I have had this book o..."
That probably would have been the way to go, but I've had the paperback for so long that I didn't want to borrow or buy the audio.
Deanna wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Completion Post..."
I read this last month as part of a buddy read. Not having chapters made it very hard to find breaks and figure out where the ..."
I think I came too late to this series, I feel like it really didn't do much for me compared to other books I've read and loved better. Maybe if I read it when I first bought it, I would have had a better opinion.
Completion PostWeek 1: Military
Book:Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
Date Read: 9/20/2018
Rating: ★★�
How it fits: Tagged Military 2x
Review:
So I'm a little unsure how I feel.
On the one hand I loved Chaol in Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight, but then was so disappointed in his attitude and actions in Queen of Shadows so was hoping for him to majorly redeem himself. I did like him when he wasn't feeling sorry for himself/feeling guilty over the past or acting like a jackass, and I was really hoping that (view spoiler)
Also I did NOT know that this huge (over 600 page) penultimate novel was going to be focused ENTIRELY on Chaol and Nasrin. I mean Seriously? The 2nd to last book and you're going to take us to a different continent with secondary characters for the entire book and only focus on them?!?! I like these characters but after the way Empire of Storms ended, all the emotion, all the high, all the action, I expected so much more! I was bored part of the time and wondering what relevance it played in the whole series, and was waiting for those scenes with our original gang (which didn't come until the very brief last one).
On the other hand, we met some new allies and there were a couple major revelations. BUT that could've been found out/written in a book of a much smaller size so why the author published these books in this manner is beyond me. She would've done better to add some of these chapters in with Empire of Storms, seeing as how this story occurred during the same time, so it kept the story and action going and was more cohesive.
Anyways, I can't wait to get back to the actual Throne of Glass gang and can't wait to find out how this series will end!
Completion PostShelf: Favorites
Book: The Nowhere Man by Gregg Hurwitz
How it fits: tagged favorites 22 times
Date Read: 9/20/2018
Rating: ★★★★
Review:
I really enjoyed the first book in this series and sat down expecting to read about the MC taking down bad guys while avoiding the group after him. I did not expect him to get kidnapped a few chapters in and have such a hard time escaping against opponents who were clearly less skilled. It felt like he was making one error after another and running in circles most of the time. As a result I found a good portion of the book frustrating and seemingly out of character based on my expectations.
I did enjoy the chapters of Evan's memories and learning more of his background, and the additions to the background of the Orphan assassin program were interesting as well. The last portion of the book finally had the action that I was looking for, but even then I felt like he was making mistakes that were out of character. I expect better from the former elite assassin after his showing in the first book.
Overall I gave it four stars because once it finally caught my attention I couldn't put it down and I love the MC. Still it was a bit disappointing after the first book although I'll still continue with the series.
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