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Things happen & she is blindly mated to Liam. This book describes the rules and ways of shifters etc., and has so many things going on that are different from all shifter books.
hifters all have to wear metal collars that look like the ones on the cover. It embeds in their skin yada yada. It was made by fae to keep shifters peaceful and not able to get mad & fight. Shifters can't buy anything new at all, except clothes and can't have internet unless its dial up, slow computers and no sattellite TV. They have to live in their own community as well.
The story itself is really good, because it is full of surprises, and sometimes kind of sad. I did not really liked the oppressed part, but I think this book is headed somewhere with that. It will get better as the story moves on.
I gave it 5 stars because it kept me going, and there is so much that can happen in this series, that it could go on forever. Liam was HOT too! I would take him or his brother anyday with their Irish accents and all!

I am liking Never Let Me Go alot so far.
I have a really silly question, how important is speed in Bingo? I am guessing it is important the closer we get to achieving Bingo?

After that, if only one team has a possible BINGO, they just need to be sure and finish before the next shelf announcement. Speed would really be of importance if two teams have a possible BINGO from the same shelf announcement.



Hi, Regina! I think I understand what your getting at. Yeah, that would be the goal -- to try to keep pace with the shelf announcements, if possible. As Celine and Daffodil said, at first it's not as important. Some people read faster than others. Real life gets in the way. If 4-5 days is a normal reading pace for you, you've got it made. ;D
ETA: Oops. Not fast enough. ;D



One of the advantages of finishing early -- the chance to squeeze in books for other challenges. :)


This series is about a group of Highlander warriora who are possessed by gods and when the god comes they shift to different beings with different gifts.
It gets kind of complicated and confusing, but you get it after a while.
Soo, the premise is these warriors who are trying to fight an evil witch Deidre who is powerful and has armies of creatures and her own warriors. They hunt and capture other warriors and druids to make her even more powerful. She has several held captive in dungeons and pits she is trying to break so they will join her.
This book is about the love match of one of 3 brothers who are warriors. He saves another warrior who happens to be a woman, and all the romance is there, but the story is about everyones powers and the fight.
I wanted to hurry and finish, because I need something easy to read, not something complicated after the last book because of all the background, whose who etc.
My brain is fried, so I am rushing through this probably not making sense, but I may change it later when I read what I posted here. LOL!


I agree with everyone re: timing. I try to finish my bk before the next shelf is announced. Faster is fine, but unless bingo is possible, it's not necessary to fly thru the bk.
Hope everyone is having a great week! :)


Finished 7/26
4�
I really enjoyed this first book in the Iron Fey series. Going into it, I was expecting something like the Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr but I ended up liking this more. I really liked the author's take on fae mythology along with her fascinating world building. The balance between plot and world building was almost perfect. There is plenty of action, adventure and a little romance to keep things interesting. Of course, it looks like the romance is going to be another dreaded love triangle and I have not decided if I'm Team Ash or Team Puck just yet. I will definitely read the next book in the series, The Iron Daughter.

Finished: 1/6
Celine - Broken
Daffodil - Dragon Bound
Amanda
StephB
Regina - Ghost Story
✔Sassy (Amy) - Pride Mates 7/24 | 5� (message 102)




Shelf #1: 4 stars (B3)
Finished: 3/6
Celine - The Queen of the Damned
Daffodil - Ravenous
✔A³¾²¹²Ô»å²¹ - The Iron King 7/26 | 4â˜� (message 117)
âœÖÀ³Ù±ð±è³óµþ - Dragon Bound 7/29 | 5â˜� (message 133)
Regina - Never Let Me Go
✔Sassy (Amy) - Forbidden Highlander 7/25 | 4� (message 114)









A couple of questions have come up related to books used for Bingo. Just in case you haven't seen the discussion on the Q&A pages, etc., we're posting it here. Happy reading!
* All books should be a minimum of 200 pgs. All others are more of a novella. This rule will be effective as of the 2nd shelf announcement, in case someone has already chosen and read one for shelf #1. (if you have read one for shelf #1, your read will count)
* No, graphic novels are not accepted.
Here is Steph's original announcement.

I am slowly getting into Never Let Me Go. I thought I would love it, but I am not loving it. My library is shipping my free book to my branch right now - -Ghost Story. :) I plan to be done with both by Sunday.

A couple of questions have come up related to books used for Bingo. Just in case you haven't seen the discussion on the Q&A pages, etc., we're posting it here. Happy readi..."
I wish I had thought of short books! I always end up reading the 325 or above books!! LOL!!

Happy reading, Litwits!

But I agree with the new rules. Reading a 75-page book is kind of cheating when speed is involved.

I'm reading

I had started reading



Here are some (not sure what you've read or have TBR). I'm on my phone so I can't add covers.
James, Allyson - Stormwalker series
Jasper, Elle - Afterlight
Jay, Stacey - Dead on the Delta
Jayne, Hannah - Under wraps
Julia Karr - XVI
Jennifer Ashley - Pride Mates series
Jennifer Lynn Barnes - Raised by Wolves series
Jenn Bennett - Kindling the Moon
The only book I can think of off the top of my head is Jacob (Nightwalkers #1).
Good luck w/the challenge. Hope that helps. :)


This week has FLOWN by for me (granted, it's only Thurs nite, but still). Hope everyone is having a good one and enjoying their books. I wonder - will they be 4� reads for us? :D

I suddenly realized I'd read

Not sure what my problem with This Side of the Grave was, it just wasn't engaging my interest. Ravenous on the other hand is. I'm not done yet, I haven't read as much this month as I usually do, but I should finish tonight. Then I might give Grave another go. Glad to hear about Dragon Bound, it's on my radar for the next week.



Finished @ 29 July
Rating: ✮✮✮✮�+
Review:
I loved this book. I thought Thea did a great job with the character and world building. I'm intrigued by the different "Elder Races" and can't wait to learn more. There wasn't a single side character in this book that wouldn't love to read more about, they were funny, caring, and supportive. As far as the main characters - Dragos was a riot. He describes himself perfectly by saying, “I am cursed with a terminal case of curiosity,� he said. “I am jealous, selfish, acquisitive, territorial and possessive. I have a terrible temper, and I know I can be a cruel son of a bitch.� He cocked his head. “I used to eat people, you know.� The last part shows his great sense of humor. I loved how Thea showed him as being a humble man (the man has amassed extreme wealth and pulled his people together), but very self-assured. He's a leader of his people and they respect him. His fascination over Pia was also a great touch, it allowed us to see how living such a long life can cause you to lose interest and simple go through the motions of life. She awakens his sense of wonder and it was a joy to read about it. Pia is one of the most well-written heroines in PNR, IMO. She's strong, but admits when she's scared. She is a survivor. But, most of all, she calls Dragos on his "you're mine" comments and stands up to his aggressions in a way that most women in PNR do not do. Yes, they have their HEA, but they both work hard to get there.
I'll stop there, but I could go on and on about this book. I had little reading time and that frustrated me. But, it also forced me to savor the book and that made it all the more enjoyable. I can't wait to read #2,


Hope everyone has a great weekend! I'll be posting the next shelf on Sunday, 31 July.


Finished @ 29 July
Rating: ✮✮✮✮�+
Review:
I loved this book. I thought Thea did a great job with the character and world building. I'm intrigued by the different ..."
I'm glad you loved it! Me, too. :D Can't wait for next week!



I hope you have some more spare time next week Regina. Your work must be very stressful ):


Finished @ 29 July
Rating: ✮✮✮✮�+
Review:
I loved this book. I thought Thea did a great job with the character and world building. I'm intrigued by the different ..."
I am so glad you said you liked them! Now I have a new series! I bought them both with a gift card I had and now i can't wait to get them!


I think I'm going with

Hope everyone's doing well! Don't work too hard, Regina. Hope you're able to enjoy your weekend.


Finished: 2/6
✔C±ð±ô¾±²Ô±ð - Broken 7/31 | 4â˜� (message 159)
Daffodil - Dragon Bound
Amanda
StephB
Regina - Ghost Story
✔Sassy (Amy) - Pride Mates 7/24 | 5� (message 102)




Shelf #1: 4 stars (B3)
Finished: 4/6
Celine - The Queen of the Damned
✼·²¹´Ú´Ú´Ç»å¾±±ô - Ravenous 7/31 | 4â˜� (message 160)
✔A³¾²¹²Ô»å²¹ - The Iron King 7/26 | 4â˜� (message 117)
âœÖÀ³Ù±ð±è³óµþ - Dragon Bound 7/29 | 5â˜� (message 133)
Regina - Never Let Me Go
✔Sassy (Amy) - Forbidden Highlander 7/25 | 4� (message 114)






Shelf #2: favorite series (G19)
Finished: 0/6
Celine - Brisingr
Daffodil -
Amanda - Dance with the Devil
StephB - Spell Bound
Regina -
Sassy (Amy) - Lover Eternal




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Wow Pride Mates is that good, did you end up staying up all night?
Can you believe I have never read Annr Rice."
I have like 3 chapters to go! I did stay up until almost 4 am and got up about 11 am. It is a surprise! I think I like PM because it is so different. Shifters are marked and opressed. I never would have thought, but you have to love them. Well, most! I am finishing right now, so I will review and let you know!