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Well I couldn’t find the book I wanted to read on the list, so I’m going to read instead.

Shelved 3 times as futuristic romance

If you think the book you wanted will work. Here's a link that might help you. /topic/show/...

I'm choosing Slave to Sensation for my Futuristic Romance - shelved 13x. It's been on my TBR forever. This will be my 1st time reading Nalini Singh but everyone seems to love this series so I'm not too worried.

For my Free Space, I'm going with Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs. I'm using Free Space option # 2 UF list # 68 - Alpha & Omega.

I have updated everyone's week 1 picks on the master list.

Alicia, let me know if Ora's trick helps you find the book you want & I will change your selection.

Happy reading, team!

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Week Free Spot
Book Ensnared
Author A.G. Howard
Date Read Mar 8
Rating 4 stars
How it fits (2) Any book within a series found on one of SOS' member-generated BEST OF lists
Audio Series
author - A G Howard
narrater - Rebecca Gibbel
Splintered (Splintered, #1) by A.G. Howard Unhinged (Splintered, #2) by A.G. Howard

In this installment Aly needs to rescue Morpheus and Jeb from Any Else Where (not sure if it’s one word or not since I listened to the audio). This is a dark version of Alice in Wonderland, sometimes a bit disturbing. The world that was created was a bit demented. In the books, Alice in Wonderland had a bit of darkness, this one was on a whole different level, especially the Queen of heart and the Red Queen. I did like that Morpheus and Jeb finally found some common ground and was able to do what was best for Aly when finding a cure for her. I don’t know what I think about her being able to have her cake and eating it to with both Jeb and Morpheus. I loved both characters and wanted Aly to be with both of them, however I really didn’t like how the ending was written. Probably because I would have like more with Jeb.

Ora wrote: "If you think the book you wanted will work. Here's a link that might help you. /topic/show/..."

Wow Ora, that really worked! I was able to find my book. So I’m going to change my pick to
Dark in Death (shelved 3 times as futuristic romance)

Thanks, Alica! Got it updated!

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Week: Free Space
Book: Burn Bright
Author: Patricia Briggs
Date Finished: 3/8/18
Rating: ★★★★�
How it fits: Option # 2 UF list # 68 - Alpha & Omega

Review: I missed these characters sooo much! I loved all the time that was spent with the supporting characters ... Asil is one of my favorites! And I really loved Wellesley ... I think we're going to be seeing a lot more of him in the future. Oh, the traitor! I would never have guessed and I was totally heartbroken but ... super excited for all the possibilities that the ending implies!

My two cents about the Bran/Mercy controversy: (view spoiler)[ When I read the part in question, I totally did not get that Bran was interested in Mercy in a creepy way ... like at all. Honestly, it wasn't until I read some other reviews - because I could not fathom a world in which this book rates one star, that I even caught on to what people are seeing. I had to go back & re-read the passage. So, I'm gonna say this:

In Bran's billion years of existence and infinite power, I suspect that he finds it pretty rare to come across someone who exudes youth and mischievousness in the same way that Mercy does. For her to challenge him, compete with him when most others are afraid of him and make him feel young again, that certainly has to be a breath of fresh air for him and I think he holds her especially dear for that gift. Hasn't it been said in previous books that the older wolves get the more that they lose ties to the world and the crazier they become?? Mercy is a bright light for everyone who loves her. Bran treasures that and she is just one more anchor keeping him from going nuts-o. I can imagine that Leah would be jealous of anyone who provides something that Bran needs that she can't. Even her "redeeming moment" proves this: her only motivation was not the good of the pack, not her stepson - and she tells Charles point blank that she doesn't like him and never has simply because Bran loves him and she knows Bran will never love her. But back to Mercy, I can also see how people might misinterpret Leah's jealousy and twist it into something it's not ... that's why gossip is a no-no.

Bran has never said or done anything in previous books to make him seem like he was interested in her in any way other than as a parental figure. and as Charles said, maybe that's what she needed but that's obviously it's what he needed, too OR there would have been some clue in the previous 14 books. Samuel, on the other hand, had exactly the things people are accusing Bran of in mind but everyone loves him anyway ... js.

So, I'm going to chalk this up to a combination of people reading more into a situation than is warranted and a grieving widow writing/revising a book when maybe not in the clearest headspace. I refuse to let this change the way I feel about Bran or the series. (hide spoiler)] So, until I hear this "truth" from Bran's mouth, it's just gossip to me.

I haven't read it yet Melissa, but I agree there has never been whiff or hint of that at all in any of the books. I agree with you. Parental is always how he comes across.

I really need to re-read the first couple In Death books so I can get further in the series. I've forgotten everything.

AliciaJ wrote: "Ora wrote: "If you think the book you wanted will work. Here's a link that might help you. /topic/show/..."..."

Yay!!

Melissa wrote: " Completion Post

Week: Free Space
Book: Burn Bright
Author: Patricia Briggs
Date Finished: 3/8/18
Rating: ★★★★�
How it fits: Option #..."

I was so shocked too. I kind of feel sorry for Leah about who is was.
Asil is one of my favorites characters. I would love if he got is own story. I really want him to be happy again. I just don't see it happening any time soon. Uggh..so angry at the traitor for hurting him more.

Completely agree about Mercy and Bran.

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Week 1 Futuristic Romance
Book Lake Silence
Date Read Mar 9
Shelved 2 times
Rating 3 stars

I was a little disappointed with this book because I really wanted expected it to revolve around the vampires because of the last book. Other than that, new characters and locations are introduced along with how the settlements/villages are trying to get back to “normal� after what happened last summer.
After putting in the work and money to get the Jumble ready for business, Vicki starts to have problems. It started with finding a man dead and alerting the authorities. Life starts spiraling out of control for Vicki with a corrupt detective trying to get her to confess to murdering the man when it was obvious something larger did the deed. At least there is one honest cop, Intuits and Others who are willing to help her. The whole thing gets really messy when her ex-husband comes to town with his collogues and causes more problems. Eventually the Elders take care of business and puts everything to right.
I think the author went over the top with how horrible the villains were. It was to the point I had to wonder how anyone would want to do business with unethical, misogynist, corrupt, entitle jerks. Along with the catty wives. I probably would have like the book more if she didn’t go so far with the villains in the book. I felt like she had a check of horrible attributes and made sure she hit every single one.
Is the book worth reading, yes. I do enjoy this series and will read the next book hoping there is more about what’s going on with Ilya and Natasha’s mating.

COMPLETION POST
Shelf #1 - Futuristic Romance


Wireless
Rating: ★★★★
Completed: 3/10
Final Thoughts:
I loved this book. Except when Keith walked into the club (view spoiler)[and found Aiden being fucked by someone else. Keith just joined right in with them. (hide spoiler)] So since Keith wasn't bothered I tried really hard not to be bothered either. But it wasn't easy

Krissy wrote: "COMPLETION POST
Shelf #1 - Futuristic Romance


Wireless
Rating: ★★★★
Completed: 3/10

Final Thoughts:

I loved this book. Except when Keith walked in..."

That would totally turn me off the story. I think I may have to give this one a pass.

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Shelf #1-Futuristic Romance
Book: Dark in Death
Author: J.D. Robb
Date Finished: 3/10/18
Rating: ★★�
How it fits: Shelved 3 times on the Futuristic Romance list

Review: So I've been a diehard fan of JD Robb and the In Death books since Naked in Death first came out. Some of the stories have been really awesome solid 5 star reads, and some have been mediocre. Unfortunately, this latest installment falls firmly in the mediocre category. The killer was pretty blah, and I really didn't feel the urgency and drive to solve the murders that I usually get from the stories and that makes them so much fun for me. I also pretty much felt like the author was just checking off boxes, like "Roarke and Eve have sex" check; "Eve consults with Mira"-check; "Eve has a weird dream"-check. It just made the story kinda boring and frankly, I was pretty damn disappointed. But like I said earlier, some of the books are super great, and some aren't. It's just too bad this one wasn't one of the great ones.

AliciaJ wrote: "That would totally turn me off the story. I think I may have to give this one a pass. .."

Yea, the other MC was just like no biggie but I was like NO! It is a very fucking big biggie!!

My Free Space book is going to be Moonshadow .

Krissy wrote: "AliciaJ wrote: "That would totally turn me off the story. I think I may have to give this one a pass. .."

Yea, the other MC was just like no biggie but I was like NO! It is a very fucking big bigg..."

Yeah, that falls under one of my big nono’s, and it would just ruin the story for me. Too bad cuz it looks like a really good book otherwise.

SELECTION POST
Free Space
Deductions by Lyn Gala, 206 pgs
(Found on group's bookshelf)

Looks like everyone had a great reading weekend!! I was super busy with family stuff (b-days & my sister's baby shower) so I didn't have a lot of reading time. I'm about 40% thru Slave to Sensation & I should be able to finish it today so we can request our 1st stamp! Master list is updated :)

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Week 1: Futuristic Romance
Book: Slave to Sensation
Author: Nalini Singh
Finished: 3/12/18
Rating: ★★★★
How it fits: Shelved 13x as Futuristic Romance

Review: This one has been on my TBR for such a long time ... I have no idea what I was waiting for! I thought that the world was really interesting and I am excited to see what the repercussions are from the big finish. I guessed who the bad guy was early on which was kind of a bummer but overall, I was impressed. The dynamics between the different groups seem so volatile; I will definitely be picking up book 2 to see how things progress.

Melissa wrote: "
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Week 1: Futuristic Romance

Book: Slave to Sensation
Author: Nalini Singh
Finished: 3/12/18
Rating: ★★★★
How i..."

I’m so happy you liked it! I love this series so much, I reread it at least once every other year or so.

Sometimes the hardest part of bingo is waiting for the next shelf call. So I'm stealing the from Peter Likes Books to pass the time. Curious to see what your answers are!

1. What book or series would you force your enemy to read?
2. What book have you tried to read several times but haven't been able to finish?
3. What book has a close friend recommended that you ended up loving?
4. What book in the last year took you the longest to read (cuz you're lazy!)
5. What is the fastest book you've read in the last 5 years because it was so damn good!
6. Clear your mind...what are the first three books that immediately come into your mind?
7. Last book you will admit to skimming? (Cheater!)
8. What author, if they secretly dropped a brand new book tomorrow, would you immediately have to buy and begin to read ASAP!
9. Favorite book/type of book to read in bed and by the pool?
10. What book would you give to your best friend and force them to read because it's so good?!

CONGRATULATIONS, Chapter Chicks!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'futuristic romance'. 

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

Congrats on the stamp Chickies!

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1. What book or series would you force your enemy to read?
Twilight series. I attempted to read the first book and couldn't finish it. My sister convinced me to read the next one. I couldn't read 50 pages before I told my sister I was not going to read the next one. All I thought about was poking my eyes out with an ice pick would be less painful than reading the series.
2. What book have you tried to read several times but haven't been able to finish?
If I put a books aside I don't go back to it.
3. What book has a close friend recommended that you ended up loving?
years ago my sister recommended Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter series. Night Embrace is one of my favorite books in the series.
4. What book in the last year took you the longest to read (cuz you're lazy!)
Not so much lazy as I struggled with the book that was a buddy read. Van I love this series, not this books so much. The heroine was introduced a couple books ago and I liked her then and loved her brothers. This book all I wanted to do is slap her.
5. What is the fastest book you've read in the last 5 years because it was so damn good!
I will go off my most recent book Burn Bright
When there was only 6 books in the Fever series, I read them within a week.
6. Clear your mind...what are the first three books that immediately come into your mind?
And Then He Kissed Her
Magic Triumphs
First Frost
7. Last book you will admit to skimming? (Cheater!)
I don't skim books too much anymore since i listen to more audios. I have increase the speed on books I just want to get through. Last book I sped up was Jack of Hearts. It was a re-read.
8. What author, if they secretly dropped a brand new book tomorrow, would you immediately have to buy and begin to read ASAP!
Just one?! It's impossible to name just one author. Mary Balogh, J.R. Ward, Ilona Andrews, Monica Burns, Lauren Blakely off the top of my head.
9. Favorite book/type of book to read in bed and by the pool?
Romance, as far sub genre it depends on my mood.
10. What book would you give to your best friend and force them to read because it's so good?!
Moon Called Everyone should read Mercy Thompson.

Thanks, Steph & Sandra! Woo hoo! Our 1st stamp!

World's Worst Book Tag

1. What book or series would you force your enemy to read?
The most painful book series that I’ve read in the last year would have to be Elemental Assassin. I know people love these books but I just don’t. Gin gets on my nerves with all her waffling between being bad ass and a whiny puddle of mush. JUST BE A BADASS ALREADY!!


2. What book have you tried to read several times but haven't been able to finish?
It by Stephen King. I have tried and tried and tried but I have such a hard time reading Stephen King � he’s so long winded that I have a hard time staying interested while I wait for him to get to the point.


3. What book has a close friend recommended that you ended up loving?
My friend Tammie recommended Karen Marie Moning’s Highlander Series � I thought that I hated time travel until I read about the MacKeltar Clan. � Daegus �


4. What book in the last year took you the longest to read (cuz you're lazy!)
Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison I had this book out for over a year with back-to-back renewals on Overdrive � took me forever, which is a shame b/c I really ended up liking it a lot.


5. What is the fastest book you've read in the last 5 years because it was so damn good!
There are so many that I have just devoured over the last 5 years. Most recently was Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs.


6. Clear your mind...what are the first three books that immediately come into your mind?
1. Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter
2. Scourged by Kevin Hearne
3. Six-Gun Snow White by Catherynne M. Valente


7. Last book you will admit to skimming? (Cheater!)
I almost never skim. I usually DNF if it’s that rough; but, Cincinnati's Savage Seamstress: The Shocking Edythe Klumpp Murder Scandal by Richard Jones � I mean, look at that title � I should have known better. Anyway, I had to read a True Crime to check off an item on the Read Harder Challenge. The whole book read like a really long news article. It was so painful.


8. What author, if they secretly dropped a brand new book tomorrow, would you immediately have to buy and begin to read ASAP!
If Unholy Luck by Stacia Kane ever comes out, I will call in sick to read it and re-read it and re-read it. We’ve been waiting �.. sooooo …� loooongg �. There is no cover for this book that only exists in the collective subconscious so I'm gonna leave this right here in case you haven't read this series ... We're always looking for more unwitting victims to share our pain ...


9. Favorite book/type of book to read in bed and by the pool?
ALL. THE. BOOKS.

10. What book would you give to your best friend and force them to read because it's so good?!
I recently gave my bestie Omens by Kelley Armstrong & The 1st Midnight Texas book by Charlaine Harris because I thought she would enjoy them. She loved Omens but idk if she ever read the other one.

I have forced the Black Dagger Brotherhood on quite a few friends. My next mission is to get them on the Jane Yellowrock bandwagon. It is so good I can hardly stand it. I need more people in my life to talk to about it.

Shelf: Free Space
Book: Moonshadow
Author: Thea Harrison
Date Finished: 3/13/18
Rating: ★★★★
How it fits: Found on group's bookshelf

Review: Wow, it was wonderful to delve back in to the amazing world that Thea Harrison started in the Elder Races series. This time she focused more deeply on the Fae, specifically the Light Court vs. the Dark Court. I loved the fact that the "good" guys were from the Dark Court. I love an anti-hero and Nikolas fits that description perfectly. He's cold, uncaring, and vicious, up until he falls head over heels for his Sophie. I gotta tell ya, she was an awesome heroine. Talk about not taking any shit from anyone, she put him in his place so many times, I was thinking of making a drinking game out of it. I laughed out loud every time she called him an asshole. Anyway, awesome story, I can't wait to see what happens next.

ooooh that sounds good Alicia! adding it to my TBR!

I love BDB! I can’t wait for The Thief. I really hope it works for bingo release week. At least Dearest Ivie will hold me over until then.

Week 2: Immortals

I will listen to Ecstasy Unveiled
shelved 1 time immortal

Shelf #2: Immortals

I'm going to read The Darkest Whisper

Shelved 29 times on the Immortals shelf

One Foot in the Grave is my Immortals pick. I think it's shelved either 13x or 17x ... super tired & can't remember.

I will verify everyone's shelf info & update our list in the morning when I am not on my phone. Good night, Bookworms! Happy reading!

Ora, I just got Dearest Ivie from the library! 156 pages is barely an appetizer! The Thief can't come soon enough!

One Foot in the Grave was shelved 12x on the Immortals shelf. I verified everyone's picks & master list has been updated.

Krissy, are you doing okay? it's been a few days since we've heard from you. I know that another round of the flu is out there. Hope you're not feeling unwell.

Melissa wrote: "Ora, I just got Dearest Ivie from the library! 156 pages is barely an appetizer! The Thief can't come soon enough!"

I'm bummed that it isn't longer. I am hoping to read it tonight.

Me, too! Tonight's a volleyball night for my little mouse. We drive 1h 30m one way which is perfect for burning through audiobooks. She's only 12 so we hafta keep it PG-13. Highly doubt that Cat & Bones are age appropriate so, I think I'll save that for myself. Right now, we are listening to the Chronicles of Nick by Sherrilyn Kenyon. It's her new favorite. I'll have about 2 hrs while she's at practice, I plan to devour Dearest Ivie then :)

I love CoN. I can't wait for that series to be over so Nick will finally get his book in the Dark Hunter series.

agree! agree! agree!

COMPLETION POST
Free Space


Deductions
Rating: ★★
Completed: 3/16
Final Thoughts:
I needed more romance. Or at least more time spent with the MCs together. Too much of the story focused on the magic aspect so the romance fell short and as a result I really didn't feel a connection between the MCs

Darn, Krissy, that stinks that your free spot was kind of a dud!

Free Space Stamp Requested :)

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Week 2 Immortals
Book Ecstasy Unveiled
Author Larissa Ione
Date Read Mar 16
Shelved 9 times
Rating 3.5 stars

This is a series I am slowly working through. It has been a while since I read the prior book which made it a little difficult to follow for a little bit until my memory was jogged. I think when I pick up the next book in the series I will be reading it. I just didn’t really care for some of the voices for the narrator used. One in particular reminded me of Groucho Marx at times. That is not the voice I think of with any paranormal creature. Hard to take anyone serious about being a badass with that voice when you’re wondering if he has a cigar or waggling his eye brows..
There are lots of things happening that isn’t put together for the big picture until Idess realizes that her brother is behind it to get his revenge on her. It turns out it was also a test for her to see if she would get her wings by willing to make sacrifices. Prior to meeting Lore all she wanted was to get her wings. She is willing to lose her chance at becoming an angel to in order to help Lore kill her brother.
I do like how the author sets up the next book nicely. I am actually anxious to read the next one so I will probably not wait a year to read it.

CONGRATULATIONS, Chapter Chicks!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'free space'. 

[Your updated BINGO card can be viewed on page 1]

Good Job!! :D

Congrats on the stamp Chickies!

1. What book or series would you force your enemy to read? 50 Shades of Grey (Ugh! Blech! LOL)
2. What book have you tried to read several times but haven't been able to finish?
3. What book has a close friend recommended that you ended up loving?
4. What book in the last year took you the longest to read (cuz you're lazy!)
5. What is the fastest book you've read in the last 5 years because it was so damn good!
6. Clear your mind...what are the first three books that immediately come into your mind? I can't think of books, just authors: Nora Roberts, Nalini Singh, Jordan Castillo Price
7. Last book you will admit to skimming? (Cheater!)
8. What author, if they secretly dropped a brand new book tomorrow, would you immediately have to buy and begin to read ASAP! Nalini Singh
9. Favorite book/type of book to read in bed and by the pool? HA! All of them!
10. What book would you give to your best friend and force them to read because it's so good?! or

1. What book or series would you force your enemy to read?
Gabriel's Inferno or Thoughtless


I freaking hated both of those books

2. What book have you tried to read several times but haven't been able to finish?
The Scarlet Letter


It's just sooo boring!

3. What book has a close friend recommended that you ended up loving?
Child 44


Amazing book! I wasn't impressed with the following 2 books.

4. What book in the last year took you the longest to read (cuz you're lazy!)
I can't think of any because I read pretty quickly

5. What is the fastest book you've read in the last 5 years because it was so damn good!
The Way of Kings


One of the best audiobooks I have ever listened to.

6. Clear your mind...what are the first three books that immediately come into your mind?
Geek Love
The Good Daughter
Hexbreaker


7. Last book you will admit to skimming? (Cheater!)
The Three-Body Problem


8. What author, if they secretly dropped a brand new book tomorrow, would you immediately have to buy and begin to read ASAP!
Jordan L. Hawk

9. Favorite book/type of book to read in bed and by the pool?
Seriously anything.

10. What book would you give to your best friend and force them to read because it's so good?!
Immortals After Dark Series (which I think is way better than BDB)

Ready Player One
The Highwayman
Geek Love
Stillhouse Lake


And so many more!