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Completed 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
Pages- 340, Kindle Unlimited Edition
Date Finished- 11/18/2023
Rating- ★★★★�
Review: This is exactly why I love playing Bookshelf BINGO -- it's a spinoff from some other much enjoyed series I lost track of while waiting for new to publish. Now I'm back on track and wolfing through the rest of them.
This was so good that I also finished next two of the trilogy. Main character Chloe is a cat shifter who shifts into a common black housecat. (The black cat running through other series in the Magiford City universe.) Considers herself powerless compared to often bullying other supernaturals but definitely has a backbone. I loved the story, the characters and even the romance -- and some reveals happened that I badly wanted for all the other series. I didn't really get the Hades/Persephone vibe that author says she intended, probably because nothing squicky about the romance and Chlie was basically her only defense. I suspect to come are still more reveals about the Paragon and his sphinx cat; l9ved the trash griffin French Fry and hope to see more of him and his story.
I've already requested our stamp so we're up to date. If World Smile Day is called on Wednesday/Thursday, we could win the bingo. Tomorrow I go on vacation till Sunday. I won't be able to update normally the thread, but if this theme is called, I'll try to read the book (I'll go with a reread of one of Shelly's books ;) ) and do all the paperwork ;) . If other theme is called, I'll do the update when I'm back.
CONGRATULATIONS, Page Flippers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Nat'l Cat Day'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp Page Flippers!
Selection PostWeek 6 - Kindness to Animals Day
Probable Paws by Leighann Dobbs
R24 Shelf/Genre: (2) Paranormal Romance
How it fits: animal on cover and on goodreads shelves as "paranormal romance"
Category #6 ~ 22 Nov: Kindness To Animals DayRequirement ~ Read a book featuring a shifter character; animal on cover; “kind� in series name, title or author’s name
Link for shelf information
Category 6: Kindness To Animals DayDebbie's Spurts (DA): Probable Paws by Leighann Dobbs (23/11/2023 - 📚📚📚) Review
Marisa: A Night's Tail by Sofie Kelly (25/11/2023 - 📚📚📚📚) Review
Rosina: The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon (28/11/2023 - 📚📚📚📚) Review
Summary Post
I think I'm going to read A night's tail by Sofie Kelly (updated when I can use a proper computer)
Selection PostWeek 6 Kindness To Animals Day (4 Oct) - Featuring a shifter character; animal on cover; “kind� in series name, title or author’s name
The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon
R24 Shelf/Genre: (5) Supernatural Thriller - tagged 3x
How it fits: Kind in book title
Will pick up at the library tomorrow.
Completion PostWeek 6 Kindness To Animals Day (4 Oct) - Featuring a shifter character; animal on cover; “kind� in series name, title or author’s name
The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon
R24 Shelf/Genre: (5) Supernatural Thriller - tagged 3x
How it fits: Kind in book title
Rating 4 stars
Read : November 28 2023
Review: Not many books creep me out or scare me but this one did. I will not be swimming in water where I cant see the bottom any time soon. The atmospheric writing was so well done. I also liked the story told from the two different voices - one current day and one in the 1920s. The author knows how to draw you in so that you want to discover each secret and uncover the truth. Great writing. If you are looking for a really good ghost story, check this one out.
Completion PostCategory 6: Kindness To Animals Day
Book: A Night's Tail by Sofie Kelly
Pages: 336
How it fits: Cat in the cover
Shelf / Genre: (4) Paranormal Mystery: GR / SOS / Amazon
Read: 25/11/2023
Rating: ★★★★
Review
This is another nice installment in the series. There are a lot of red herrings in the story, and some "lectures" about a person not being totaly good or bad, but it's entertaining, and we find again our loved cats. Perhaps it's not the stronger book in the series, but you finish it with a smile, although a bit sad in some aspects. I'll keep on reading the series for sure.
Category #7 ~ 29 Nov: Nat’l Mad Hatter DayRequirement ~ Read a book featuring an author or character named Alice -or- "Alice" in series name or title
A winning shelf for Team 3
Selection Post Category #7 ~ 29 Nov: Nat’l Mad Hatter Day
Heart of Maliceby Lisa Edmonds
Series name Alice Worth
Shelf/Genre: Urban Fantasy
Completion PostWeek 6 - Kindness to Animals Day
Probable Paws by Leighann Dobbs
R24 Shelf/Genre: (2) Paranormal Romance
How it fits: animal on cover and on goodreads shelves as "paranormal romance"
Pages: 284 KU edition
Finished November 23
3 stars
Review: I enjoy this series. I think this entry was a bit more like a tv episode rather than pivotal to overall series story arc. I haven't decided if the secrets the MC and love interest are keeping from each other (view spoiler) will prove amusing or get old quick.
Selection PostWeek 7 - Nat'l Mad Hatter Day
Witch's Sorrow by Taylor Aston White
Shelf/Genre: Urban Fantasy
Copycat-ing Rosina.
I don't know of any other Alice books and this was on TBR list and a free KU borrow.
will be interesting to see what we think of it
There is also the Alice Worth series which is also KU, if the 1st book doesn't work out :)
Category 7: Nat'l Mad Hatter DayDebbie's Spurts (DA): Witch's Sorrow by Taylor Aston White (02/12/2023 - 📚📚📚📚) Review
Marisa: Deception Cove by Jayne Castle (03/12/2023 - 📚📚📚📚) Review
Rosina: Heart of Malice by Lisa Edmonds (03/12/2023 - 📚📚📚📚📚) Review
Summary Post
I think, for this theme, I'll be back to my cryptids or use my rereads and be back to the dust-bunnies, let's see ;)
Debbie's Spurts (D.A.) wrote: "Completion PostWeek 6 - Kindness to Animals Day
Probable Paws by Leighann Dobbs
R24 Shelf/Genre: (2) Paranormal Romance
How it fits: animal on cover and on goodre..."
Hello Debbie, can you include the date so we can claim the stamp? Thank you!
I am changing my book to Sandra's suggestion....really enjoying the audio...the other book was too wordy for me and didn't hold my attention
Rosina wrote: "I am changing my book to Sandra's suggestion....really enjoying the audio...the other book was too wordy for me and didn't hold my attention"
Noted, I'll change it in the next update for the track.
Selection PostCategory 7: Nat'l Mad Hatter Day
Book: Deception Cove by Jayne Castle (Reread)
Pages: 368
How it fits: The MC's name is Alice
Shelf / Genre: (2) Paranormal Romance: GR
Marisa wrote: "Rosina wrote: "I am changing my book to Sandra's suggestion....really enjoying the audio...the other book was too wordy for me and didn't hold my attention"
Noted, I'll change it in the next upda..."
Thanks Marisa....I updated my selection post.
Debbie's Spurts (D.A.) wrote: "@Marissa added date read for Probable Paws.Sorry about that, I posted too quickly from cell phone."
You have all my respect if you've been able to post that review from cell phone.
Completion PostCategory 7: Nat'l Mad Hatter Day
Book: Deception Cove by Jayne Castle
Pages: 368
How it fits: The MC's name is Alice
Shelf / Genre: (2) Paranormal Romance: GR
Read: 03/12/2023 (Reread)
Rating: ★★★★
Review
It's a delight, as usual, being back at Harmony, and Rainbow Island too. You have all the topics: strong heroine, strong hero who likes strong female, insta-love, cute dust-bunny who saves the day, evil villains... If you don't like these topicss, or you've read a previous one in this series and you haven't liked it... skip it. If you're in love with dust-bunnies and these stories are like a soft blanket in a cold day, go for it. You can guess my side... I only can say that I'm happy we have a new cute dust-bunny on June next year.
Dust bunny love from me :)
Completion PostCategory #7 ~ 29 Nov: Nat’l Mad Hatter Day
Heart of Malice by Lisa Edmonds
Series name Alice Worth
Shelf/Genre: Urban Fantasy
Read: December 3 2023
Rating: 5 stars
Review:I really enjoyed this gem. Alice is a MPI - Mage Private Investigator who has moved far away from her Grandfather's cabal. I like stories where supernatural live alongside humans. There are great side characters - Malcolm the ghost, Charles the vampire, Sean the werewolf. Alice accepts a job from Natalie who had inherited her grandmothers estate and she feels that other relatives are trying to kill her to get control of the estate. This story is heavy on magic and abilities. There is romance but is not the main focus of the story. This is urban fnatasy at its best.
CONGRATULATIONS, Page Flippers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Kindness to Animals Day'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp Page Flippers!Don't forget if you post all the reviews for Mad Hatter, you'll get a stamp!
Thank you, Steph! Thank you, Sandra! I'll keep on tracking the post to see if we request the stamp.
Thanks Marisa :)
Completion PostWeek 7 - Nat'l Mad Hatter Day
Witch's Sorrow by Taylor Aston White
How it fits: Main character and series name is "Alice Skye"
Shelf/Genre: Urban Fantasy
Pages: 400 (KU edition)
Finished December 2
4 stars
Review: I have now wolfed through first four books of this series. Which says exactly how much I enjoyed. Great main character and interesting worldbuilding. More and more gets revealed as story progresses, original world and her situation. I've slowed after first four books because I'm leery that (view spoiler).
Well, I've claimed our last stamp. A pleasure to have played with you, and waiting for the next bingo.
Thanks everyone; it's been a pleasure
CONGRATULATIONS, Page Flippers!You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'Nat'l Mad Hatter Day'.
[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]
Good Job!! :D
Congratulations on the stamp Page Flippers!Your Bingo stamp will be added soon.
Page Flippers (T#11)
Rosina, Debbie's Spurts (D.A.) and (Captain) Marisa
You received a stamp for every shelf!
had a fun time an added more books to my tbr....everyone have a great December and happy holidays
Always love a team that reads all the shelves and gets all the stamps!Well done Page Flippers & Cap. Marisa!!!!
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Me, too! Took me forever to try her because friends made it sound like humorless fate mate stuff.