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R24: Team #11 ~ Page Flippers
Rosina wrote: "Selection Post I will read Fourth Wing
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I believe the hype. It was a very good book and I wish next was already published. A bit too much on the school setting for me, but think that may have been needed for where plot is heading.
Selection PostWeek 3 - Nat'l Book Boyfriend
Book: The Innocent Sleep by Seanan McGuire
R24 Shelf/Genre: (1) Urban Fantasy
How it fits: on goodreads shelves as "urban fantasy"
Book Boyfriend: Tybalt, King of Cats
Was able to save this favorite-series-release when came off library hold because not sure how much will be repeatibg story from boyfriend's POV and how much will be new story after glancing at the synopsis and beginning.
@Debbie....I love Tybalt....I need to get caught up on the series....I don't re read many books but that series I do...think I'm on #8...
says amazon has rights to develop Fourth Wing series into tv show; that's surprisingly fast considering how recently published and that next book isn't out yet.
I saw that but on her Facebook page she said she knew it was happening but had to keep a secret....she knew early this year....but yeah It's fast
Sorry about the delay, as I'm a "bit" busy this morning, I'll update everything tomorrow morning (Spanish time) and I'll include my reviews for both weeks.
Completion PostCategory 2: Nat'l Book Month
Book: Mad for a Mate by MaryJanice Davidson
Pages: 288
How it fits: Shelved 10 times as paranormal-romance
Shelf / Genre: (2) Paranormal Romance: GR / SOS / Amazon
Read: 01/11/2023
Rating: ★★★★
Review
How can Scottish accent be so hard even written? :D This is a crazy book with some crazy characters, funny and entertaining, with references to previous book but you can read it on its own. I've really enjoyed it, although humor in books is not usually my cup of tea (some exceptions: Shelly Laurestons, which tells you a lot about my "sense of humor"). Funny, fast-paced, with a slight mystery part too. Don't look for a serious and deep book (although it talks about some hard issues coated with the paranormal world). I'll read the pending one in the series (middle, not really OCD about series order), and sad she has published only three.
Completion PostCategory 3: Nat'l Boyfriend Day
Book: Knighthunter by Anna Hackett
Pages: 229
Book boyfriend: Kaden Galath
Shelf / Genre: (3) Sci-Fi Romance: GR / SOS / Amazon
Read: 02/11/2023
Rating: ★★★★
Review
I usually like books by this author (so happy she writes a lot). The setting in this case is sci-fi, but it's an adventure book like others set in current world. A lot of fight, trying to rescue the queen, killing aliens and going from enemies (one side) to lovers. I've enjoyed it a lot and really looking forward for the next book in the series (early 2024)
Selection PostFree Space
Book: Dust Born by Elizabeth Hunter
Pages: 296
Option: 2 (A book within a series found on one of SOS' member-generated BEST OF lists: PNR series)
Shelf / Genre: (2) Paranormal Romance: GR / SOS / Amazon
Well, I think I'm up to date updating the posts and almost with my readings (I think I can review my Free Space tomorrow and then request the stamp). Please, tell me if I'm missing something or there is something wrong.Sorry for the delay as I haven't been able to sit much at my computer and update it, but a lot of public commuting, so good for my reading.
Completion PostFree Space
Book: Dust Born by Elizabeth Hunter
Pages: 296
Option: 2 (A book within a series found on one of SOS' member-generated BEST OF lists: PNR series)
Shelf / Genre: (2) Paranormal Romance: GR / SOS / Amazon
Read: 04/11/2023
Rating: ★★★★
Review
This is the last in the series for real. I've enjoyed a lot the last half part of the book, although not so much the first one, as I'm not a fan of angst and conflicts because people don't talk. Anyway, it's a very fast book, with quite a lot of action (more in the last part too). Overall, sorry to say bay to Cambio Springs.
Well, books read, stamp requested.... now going out for enjoy the weekend ;) Enjoy your readings!
Completion Post~Week 3 - Nat'l Book Boyfriend
Book- The Innocent Sleep
Author- Seanan McGuire
R24 Shelf/Genre: (1) Urban Fantasy
How it fits: on goodreads shelves as "urban fantasy"
Book Boyfriend: Tybalt, King of Cats
Pages- 368, Kindle Edition
Date Finished- 11/03/2023
Rating- ★★★★�
Review: Blown away! I'm usually not into books taking a different character's POV of same timeline, but this is definitely the exception. Yes, it's basically same beginning and ending of previous book, but in between is all new material. And it's Tybault. And lots more about the cats and their courts; and the undersea and all the other fae that Titania locked away from her attempt yo rework the reality. And we saw so much more of Tybault as the king he is and was rather than just Toby's lover and new husband. This was the book in the series that I needed without ever knowing I needed it. Plenty of surprises. The included short story on Helmi was a nice bonus even if turned out centered more on Diandra.
CONGRATULATIONS, Page Flippers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Free Space' and 'Nat'l Book Month'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamps Page Flippers!
Category #4 ~ 8 Nov: Nat'l Savings DayRequirement ~ Read a book you got as a freebie, a gift, a library or Kindle unlimited loaner
Link for shelf information
Category 4: Nat'l Savings DayDebbie's Spurts (DA): The Viper’s Nest Roadhouse & Cafe by Seana Kelly (17/11/2023 - 📚📚📚📚½) Review
Marisa: The Gorgon Agenda by Lisa Shearin (12/11/2023 - 📚📚📚📚½) Review
Rosina: Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch (12/11/2023 - 📚📚📚📚½) Review
Summary Post
Selection PostWeek 4 - Nat'l Savings Day
Book: The Viper’s Nest Roadhouse & Cafe by Seana Kelly
R24 Shelf/Genre: (1) Urban Fantasy
How it fits: on goodreads shelves as "urban fantasy" and borrowed from library ( (
i havent finished my book for last week...@80% so should be done by the weekend...Selection Post
Week 4 - Nat'l Savings Day
Book: Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch
R24 Shelf/Genre: (4) Paranormal Mystery
How it fits: on goodreads shelves for Paranormal Mystery and borrowed from the library
That's a good book Rosina, but I'm about to merge that edition as its a duplicate. This is probably the edition you want :):
/book/show/1...
Completion PostWeek 3 - Nat'l Book Boyfriend
Book: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Pages: 528
How it fits: shelved 75 times as PNR
Shelf / Genre: (2) Paranormal Romance: GR / SOS / Amazon
Read: Nov 10 2023
Rating: 5�
Review:
Where do I start? If you are sitting on the fence about reading this book, take the plunge you wont regret it. This story is solid. Awesome writing and plot, twists and turns. I normally dont read fantasy but this I was able to follow quite nicely. The last 20% of the book flies by. Cant wait to start the sequel. definte Cliffhanger of an ending. Book boyfriend sifted a couple times through out the story. Xaden, Dain, Liam. I loved the baddies and the world of the dragons, gryffins and xenin. in the sequel I am sure more will be answered.
Hello, today I'll be out all the day, so I'll request our stamp tomorrow (I think that I'll advance with the book I'm reading, now I've made my mind, quite a lot).
Selection PostCategory 4: Nat'l Savings Day
Book: The Gorgon Agenda by Lisa Shearin
Pages: 450
How it fits: Loaned at the library
Shelf / Genre: (1) Urban Fantasy: GR / SOS / SOS2 / Amazon
Completion PostCategory 4: Nat'l Savings Day
Book: The Gorgon Agenda by Lisa Shearin
Pages: 450
How it fits: Loaned at the library
Shelf / Genre: (1) Urban Fantasy: GR / SOS / SOS2 / Amazon
Read: 12/11/2023
Rating: ★★★★½
Review
I've enjoyed thoroughly this book, I've cried with Medusa and i've looked at goddess in other way. It's fast-paced, you find a lot of mythos and funny moments. And you find sad moments too. You want to keep on reading to know what happens next. In summary, I've enjoyed A LOT the book and probably won't look at statues the same way from now :D Sadly, this is the last book in the series for now, I hope she writes more books.
Rosina wrote: "Completion PostCategory 2: Nat'l Book Month
Book: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Pages: 528
How it fits: shelved 75 times as PNR
Shelf / Genre: (2) Paranormal Roman..."
Rosina, please, could you correct the cathegory, as I think you've read if for Nat'l Boyfriend Day. If I'm right, I'll request our stamp as you've updated it.
@Marisa...thanks for catching my slip up...I will go amend now...thanks...
Sandra wrote: "That's a good book Rosina, but I'm about to merge that edition as its a duplicate. This is probably the edition you want :):
/book/show/1..."
Thanks Sandra made the change :)
Rosina wrote: "Sandra wrote: "That's a good book Rosina, but I'm about to merge that edition as its a duplicate. This is probably the edition you want :):
/book/show/1...-..."
Excellent Rosina, I'll refer it for merging tomorrow my time.
Completion PostWeek 4 - Nat'l Savings Day
Book: Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch
R24 Shelf/Genre: (4) Paranormal Mystery
How it fits: on goodreads shelves for Paranormal Mystery and borrowed from the library
Pages: 396
How it fits: Loaned at the library
Shelf / Genre: (1) Urban Fantasy: GR / SOS / SOS2 / Amazon
Read: Nov 12/2023
Rating: ★★★★½
Review:
Ok holy what the blerb, blerb, did I just listen to. I will preface this with I got sick on Thursday and have been battling a cold for the past couple of days. I know I had a fever for 2 days but this book worked for me. I think it was Diana Gabaldon that said its like Harry Potter for adults.
I love British humor and this was just great with all its quirky humor and bad puns. At times i thought I was in Neil Gaimens world and other times a British 3 stooges comedy. It was unique and kept me entertained between sneezing and coughing.
i like that it was a mix of history, magic, urban fantasy. I am sure when I am not full of meds. I will read it again but i will definitely jump this series up the list. i think my favorite part is that the city of London is a character in the story. It just comes alive.
Rosina, sorry you are feeling down (fever is awful), I hope you feel better soon and glad a book has been able to help you to fight it.
thanks Marisa....im on the mend....taking it easy....thankful for a four day weekend ....plowing through some books....
CONGRATULATIONS, Page Flippers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Nat'l Boyfriend Day'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congrats on the stamp Page Flippers!Also glad you're on the mend, and that Peter & Nightingale got you through Rosina :)
Thank you very much, Steph! Thank you very much, Sandra!
Completed PostWeek 4 - Nat'l Savings Day
Book: The Viper’s Nest Roadhouse & Cafe by Seana Kelly
R24 Shelf/Genre: (1) Urban Fantasy
How it fits: on goodreads shelves as "urban fantasy" and borrowed from library
Pages- 306, Kindle Edition
Date Finished- 11/17/2023
Rating- ★★★★�
Review: Series is back on track. Everything and everyone progresses. I didn't care for previous book as much; seemed more like a way for author to write-off her vacation as research. But in this one, back to the story and the familiar characters. The big bad from Clive's past is back and Sam is back to being badass.. No cliffhanger, but clearly more follows.
Category #5 ~ 15 Nov: Nat'l Cat DayRequirement ~ Read a book featuring a werecat shifter
Category 5: Nat'l Cat DayDebbie's Spurts (DA): The King's Captive by K.M. Shea (18/11/2023 - 📚📚📚📚) Review
Marisa: Her Rogue Alpha by Paige Tyler (19/11/2023 - 📚📚📚½) Review
Rosina: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston (19/11/2023 - 📚📚📚) Review
Summary Post
Selection PostWeek 5 - Nat'l Cat Day
Book:The King's Captive by K.M. Shea
R24 Shelf/Genre: (1) Urban Fantasy
How it fits: on goodreads shelves as "urban fantasy", MC shifts to housecat
I really liked those books, enjoy Debbie.
It's really good so far.
CONGRATULATIONS, Page Flippers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Nat'l Savings Day'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp Page Flippers!
Selection PostWeek 5 - Nat'l Cat Day
Book: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
R24 Shelf/Genre: (2) PNR
How it fits: Lion shifters as MC. Shelved 625x as PNR.
Completion PostWeek 5 - Nat'l Cat Day
Book: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
R24 Shelf/Genre: (1) PNR
How it fits: Lion shifters as MC. Shelved 625x as PNR.
Pages- 392(paperback)
Date Finished- Nov 19/2023
Rating- ★★★☆�
Review:
My friend a couple years ago said I should read this series and I kept putting it off. I found the audio version and settled in for an entertaining read. I was not expecting so much humor that was to my liking. This was cheeky, easy to read. There are two stories in this book. Christmas Pride & Shaw's Tail. i really really loved Mace but his love interest Dez fell flat for me - just too bitchy for my liking. Brendan and Ronnie in Shaw's Tail I felt werent as strong as characters but were still likeable - a lion shifter and a wolf shifter.
I have read many shifter stories and what I felt was missing in both stories was more of the shifting sections. I also didnt like the constant switiching of the POVs.
But for humor this is a solid win for me.
I love Shelly's work, her humor is right my alley. I was tempted to use my reread in this theme but not yet... waitning for the next badger on Nov 28.
Completion PostCategory 5: Nat'l Cat Day
Book: Her Rogue Alpha by Paige Tyler
Pages: 320
How it fits: The female MC is a feline shifter
Shelf / Genre: (2) Paranormal Romance: GR / SOS / Amazon
Read: 19/11/2023
Rating: ★★★�
Review
I don't know, the action is very intense, the story is not wrong, but the book feels flat for me. The male MC's motivations are insane, his physical evolution more insane... and so many coincidences... Not bad as the story between them has some nice moments, the parallel story sounds good for me... but it doesn't motivate me to read more in the series.
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I will read Fourth Wing for Nat'l Boyfriend Day
It is shelved 75 times as PNR.
Need to read for a BR in another group and i want to see what all the hype is about. I have read this author and I do enjoy her writing but this is her first time writing fantasy about dragons.