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Hi ladies, Victoria will be joining you. She’ll check in shortly. :)

BTW, let me know who you’d like to be your captain going forward. Thanks!

Hi team! I’m excited to join. I’ll take a look at the shelves I need to catch up on after work and let you know what I’ll be reading

@ Steph / Sandra

Can I use La Belle Sauvage as an ARC for fantasy romance which I finished before joining the team as a stand-by player but started after the shelf was announced?

On that same note, can I use the book I'm currently reading, Elantris, for Magic which I again started after the shelf announcement but before joining the team?

Victoria, provided its tagged with Fantasy Romance (I checked the 1st 15 pages and didn't see it).

Elantris is good.

Always check the books you've read, checked the tagging/popular list and the date the shelves were called. And hopefully it matches up, then you're all good.

Sandra wrote: "Victoria, provided its tagged with Fantasy Romance (I checked the 1st 15 pages and didn't see it).

Elantris is good.

Always check the books you've read, checked the tagging/popular list and the ..."

I meant as an Alternative Reader's Choice as it's the first book in a series.

And thank you! Wanted to check as I wasn't sure how things worked being a stand by player and just now entering the challenge.

OK then, that works ;)

hi Victoria.....welcome to the squad...just home from work....

Hi!

I’ll post my alt. choice for fantasy-rom later today and should have my magic book done this week.

Is one of you okay stepping in as captain?

Completion Post


La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman
Shelf: Fantasy Romance - Alt. Readers Choice - 1st book in a series
Date finished: 27 Oct
Rating: 4 stars

Review:

I really enjoyed reading this. I loved being back in the world and the MC Malcolm and story were great. It wasn't perfect. The pacing was sometimes off and it didn't have the magic of His Dark Materials, but that didn't hinder my enjoyment. I was nervous going in as a few people told me they didn't like it as it felt like a filler/set-up novel for the rest of the series. I actually agree with them, but I liked it anyway.

Morning...i can be captain...i hope to be done my magic book tonite...

I have requested stamp for Fantasy Romance.

I will sort through the rest of the remaining shelves to be completed and see where we stand and update with a new post.

Thank you Rosina! As I'm jumping in the game late I really didn't want to be captain

Ok I have sorted through the messages and this is what I have determined is still outstanding.
Let me know if there are any changes.

Books to be completed
Free Space
Fairyland~book: Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur
Shelf #2 - Vampires
Fairyland~book: No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
Shelf#6 - Alternate Reality
Victoria:

Shelf #7 - Magic
Fairyland~book: Burned by Magic by Jasmine Walt
Rosina: Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts
Victoria: Elantris by Brandon Sanderson

Victoria wrote: "Thank you Rosina! As I'm jumping in the game late I really didn't want to be captain"

Thanks...at the start of the game I was slammed with work and now I can manage it...

Thanks Rosina, I've let Steph know to add you as Captain :)

Shelf #8 ~ 6/11/2019: Kick Ass Heroine
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Is not a winning shelf but there are a few teams that will need only one shelf for bingo.

Happy reading this week.

Shelf 7 - Magic
by Nora Roberts
Read Nov 6/19
Rating 4 stars
Review
Cant go wrong with NR. This is the first in the Three Sisters Island trilogy. Mia, and Ripley have always lived on the island and are descendants of witches. Nell comes to the island. She is running from her past and starts a new life on the island. She was in an abusive marriage and faked her death and ran as far as she could. Nell works at Mia's Book Café and the islanders love her meals and so she starts a catering business. Ripley has been denying her participation in witchy business. Ripley is the island deputy and her brother Zach is the Sheriff. Zach and Nell end up in a relationship. There are issues that need to be resolved before they can move on with their future.
I enjoyed it and look forward to the #2 which is Ripley's story.

I will be finishing my magic book tomorrow:)

Selection Post Shelf 8 Kick Ass Heroine

by Patricia Briggs

Shelved 26 times KAH

Rosina, that's a perfect book for KAH!

Sandra's looking forward to reading it....just need to find some "hubby free" time this long weekend....

I love Mercy!

I'll have my Magic book finished tomorrow and will be reading for KAH - shelved 8 times

Victoria...In Death was my second choice I think I'm #8 in the series...

SOS Bingo has been a big help in advancing me through the In Death series :)

Shelf - Magic


Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
Read: 10 Nov
Rating: 5 stars
Pages: 615
Review
This was fantastic! Can't believe it took me so long to read it. I was also told by several people that this was Sanderson's first book and while good, not the best. I don't know why I was given that caveat as it was, as I said, fantastic.

This is a great, politically driven fantasy book with an interesting world and magic system. Not to mention some great characters - Sarene may be a new all-time favorite. I love good politics in my fantasy books, I find it makes the world more rich and real and I'm also just a plain sucker for political intrigue. There were also well developed religions in the world that tied into the political atmosphere and brought the story forward. The story focused mainly on three POVs: Sarene, Raoden and the antagonist Hrathen. All were well developed characters with flaws that made them all the more interesting.

I took me awhile to finish only because I was trying to finish up two other books for challenges. But once I finished those I read about 300 pages of this in a day as I was so absorbed in the story.

Completion Post - Shelf Kick Ass Heroine

River Marked by Patricia Briggs
Rating 5 stars
Read Nov 11/19
how it fits helved 26 times KAH

Review: Yup Sandra this was a KAH story. Loved the battle in the river. I so enjoy this series. Starts out with Mercy and Adam getting married and going on their honey moon. They go camping in a travel trailer. Mercy soon finds out that they are going there to check out some recent incidences that could be fae related. I so enjoyed the Native American aspect of this novel. The writing is just so good

:D very kick ass battle in the river!

CONGRATULATIONS, Quad Squad!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'fantasy romance'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

Congrats on the stamp 4 Amigos!

Thanks Steph and Sandra!

Shelf 6: Alternate Reality


First Among Sequels by Jasper Fforde
Read: 13 Nov
Rating: 3.5/4 stars
Pages: 363
Review
Another fun Thursday read. It took little while for me to get it to the story, but once I did I thoroughly it enjoyed as usual. Fforde's humor and writing style really appeals to me and I love diving back into this world. I particularly liked the multiple Thursday's in this back as well her kids Tuesday and Friday (all versions) (plus the elusive Jenny lol). In fact, I wish there was more of the kids and hope there will be in the next book. I've been spreading the series out quite a bit and in no rush to read the next, but definitely will. This does, however, seem to be one of those series that will remain forever unfinished so I suppose it's just as well that I'm spreading it out.

Shelf 9 Immortals

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Update for the week - Shelf 9 was not a winning shelf..

We have 4 shelves to complete plus the current week Shelf - Immortals

SHELVES TO BE COMPLETED
Free Space
Fairyland~book: Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur

Shelf #2 - Vampires
Fairyland~book: No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole

Shelf #7 - Magic
Fairyland~book: Burned by Magic by Jasmine Walt

Shelf 8: Kick Ass Heroine
Fairyland~book:
Victoria: Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb

Have a good week reading.

Shelf 9 - Immortals

Carrying on with Mercy
Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs

Tagged 7 times for Immortals

Shelf 8: Kick Ass Heroine


Strangers in Deathby J.D. Robb
Read: 14 Nov
Rating: 3 stars
Pages: 356
Review

A solid addition to the series. I liked how the mystery played out; we knew the main suspect/antagonist from the start and I suspected the true killer early on, but I still enjoyed (as usual)the investigation and how Eve pieced everything together. I also liked how this wasn't another serial killer or attacks against woman book - I like the serial killer trope, but it's done a lot in this series and always appreciate a change. That being said, I think this is one of the more forgettable books. In such a long series I hardly expect every book to standout and this just happens to be one of the ones I'll likely forget. Although I will remember (view spoiler)[ Charles and Louise getting married! (hide spoiler)] but think I'll just remember it happened and not the book itself.

CONGRATULATIONS, Quad Squad!
You now have an updated BINGO card with a stamp on 'alternate reality'. 

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

Good Job!! :D

Hey ladies! I Wanted to let you know that I am bowing out of this round do you to family loss. I am so sorry it has been fun! I hope to play with you both next round :(

We’ll keep you and your family in our thoughts!

Victoria & Rosina, Allison Ann will be joining you shortly. I’ve contacted her about stepping in for Fairyland-book and she’ll be checking in shortly.

Very sorry for your loss (((Fairyland)))

Congrats on the stamp 4 Amigos!

Remember Allison Ann you can use books you've read that fit the shelves as long as the date you read them is after the shelf call :)

Stephanie aka Fairyland - so sorry to hear of your loss...see you next round....

Allison Ann - welcome to the team....

Fairyland~book wrote: "Hey ladies! I Wanted to let you know that I am bowing out of this round do you to family loss. I am so sorry it has been fun! I hope to play with you both next round :("

I'm very sorry for your loss. Wishing you and your family the best during this difficult time.

Steph wrote: "We’ll keep you and your family in our thoughts!

Victoria & Rosina, Allison Ann will be joining you shortly. I’ve contacted her about stepping in for Fairyland-book and she’ll be checking in shortly."

Thanks Steph!

And welcome to the team Allison Ann :) I'm pretty sure we played together previously

Hi Rosina and Victoria. I think this is my first time joining a team where I didn't have to friend anyone new. :D

As I understand it, I need Free Space, Vampires, Magic, Kick Ass Heroine and Immortals to get up to speed. Thankfully the hockey game wasn't too stressful, so I was able to start looking and found something for Free Space.

Completion Post

Free Space - Found on group bookshelf


The Prophet by Amanda Stevens
Read: October 27 to October 30, 2019
Rating: 4 stars
Pages: 347
Review: Another good installment although I didn't love the open ending. I particularly like that the series will probably be moving on, now that some of the ghost issues are resolved. I'm sure the next book will introduce new problems, but at least the series is growing.

Completion Post

Vampires - shelved 231 times


Blood Trail by Tanya Huff
Read: November 3, 2019
Rating: 4 stars
Pages: 304
Review: I read the rest of this series last year, but couldn't find this installment while I was reading. So when it finally turned up on my shelves, I was happy. I enjoy 90s vampire series more than the newer ones for some reason. Maybe nostalgia. Vicki heads out of the city and hangs out with werewolves for awhile. Mike and Henry fight over her as usual. Life progresses.

Completion Post

Kick Ass Heroine - shelved 19 times


Stray by Rachel Vincent
Read: November 7 to November 9, 2019
Rating: 1 star
Pages: 618
Review: Crap and definitely not a kick ass heroine. A whiny horrible spoiled pain in the ass heroine yes. And a boring and confusing shifter world to boot. Don't read.

Okay, unfortunately nothing that works for magic, so I'll have to hunt something down and find an immortals book too. I'll be back tomorrow with my choices. Hope you both have a great night.

thanks Allison Ann...great work...I ll update in the morning...have s good night...

All right
Stamps requested for Free Space, Vampires & KAH

Two outstanding shelves
Magic & Immortals

Next week could very possibly be a winning week. I there are many teams with 1 shelf for Bingo and I think its like 8 possible shelves for a Bingo. Unfortunately we are still 2 away for a Bingo.

Have a good weekend of reading.