SciFiCanuck wrote:
angelcloud529 wrote:Just finished:
A Perfect Blood (Rachel Morgan Series #10)
I liked it, but thought the start was a little slower than her other books. However, it really picked up and just kept going. I really liked the second half of the book. Now I have to wait until next year to find out what happens next in Rachel's life!!!!
Up Next:
Web of Lies (Elemental Assassin Series #2)
I really like this series and can't wait to see what happens with Gin.
****So I just got some bad "book" news and I just don't know what I'm going to do!
So I am deploying shortly...to a nice sandy place (and its not a tropical island) and due to this country's high music & movie pirating I am not going to be able to download anything from Amazon! NOOOOO! How am I going to read any books on my Kindle???
I can't pack all my "real" books, I am only allowed 4 bags!
****** Ok just needed to vent.
Why don't you just download all your books before you go? LOL :-)
SciFi
Uhhh, that would be a great idea...but I don't think I have enough $$!!!! LOL.
I'm on page 182 of the 337 page
Doubletake (Cal and Niko Series #7) There's a lot going on in this installment. The pucks have a N.Y. convention involving debauchery and a lottery to determine who will have to multiply; Niko's biological father appears out of nowhere; a big cat automaton is hunting Cal, Niko and all people of the Vayash clan and a psychotic killer is stalking Cal. Right now Cal, Niko and friends are seeking info on the automaton from a 'deadish' Hephaestus, apparently the character who gave rise to the greek myth.
The humor is good with a lot of clever one-liners from Cal. Also, the automaton, which has lava-like blood and an invincible metallic skin, is inventive. Further, Cal's secret stalker is interesting in a Hannibal Lector kind of way. The story is fun with some good action, but the narrative periodically slows for for Cal's internal ruminations and recollections. As a result, a new reader to the series could easily start with this book which literally explains everything; however, a fan of the series (like myself) could find the retelling of known information tedious. I have to say that periodically the narrative has been slowed by what's going on in Cal's head. Of course, I'm only 20 plus pages past the mid-point. It could change, and if it does I'll post a follow-up.
dalnewt wrote:
I'm on page 182 of the 337 page
Doubletake (Cal and Niko Series #7) There's a lot going on in this installment. The pucks have a N.Y. convention involving debauchery and a lottery to determine who will have to multiply; Niko's biological father appears out of nowhere; a big cat automaton is hunting Cal, Niko and all people of the Vayash clan and a psychotic killer is stalking Cal. Right now Cal, Niko and friends are seeking info on the automaton from a 'deadish' Hephaestus, apparently the character who gave rise to the greek myth.
The humor is good with a lot of clever one-liners from Cal. Also, the automaton, which has lava-like blood and an invincible metallic skin, is inventive. Further, Cal's secret stalker is interesting in a Hannibal Lector kind of way. The story is fun with some good action, but the narrative periodically slows for for Cal's internal ruminations and recollections. As a result, a new reader to the series could easily start with this book which literally explains everything; however, a fan of the series (like myself) could find the retelling of known information tedious. I have to say that periodically the narrative has been slowed by what's going on in Cal's head. Of course, I'm only 20 plus pages past the mid-point. It could change, and if it does I'll post a follow-up.
This one is in my "to read" pile.
angelcloud529 wrote:
SciFiCanuck wrote:
angelcloud529 wrote:Just finished:
A Perfect Blood (Rachel Morgan Series #10)
I liked it, but thought the start was a little slower than her other books. However, it really picked up and just kept going. I really liked the second half of the book. Now I have to wait until next year to find out what happens next in Rachel's life!!!!
Up Next:
Web of Lies (Elemental Assassin Series #2)
I really like this series and can't wait to see what happens with Gin.
****So I just got some bad "book" news and I just don't know what I'm going to do!
So I am deploying shortly...to a nice sandy place (and its not a tropical island) and due to this country's high music & movie pirating I am not going to be able to download anything from Amazon! NOOOOO! How am I going to read any books on my Kindle???
Stay safe over there and know that our thoughts are with you.
Dearly, Departed Here's what I just finished, what I'm currently reading and what I plan to read next:
Just finished A Perfect Blood...took a little while to get going but it ended well! :-) One thing I was wondering though...that guy standing behind her on the cover...I wonder if that's Wayde?
What I'm reading now... WOW, another excellent read of the Elemental Assassin!! Go GIN!
Up next!! :-D
AND!!!
I'm about half way through with Passion Unleashed (Demonica Series #3) and am really loving this series! However, after this one I'm going to take a break on the series and read a few others- I'm getting impatient for something new again! I will go back to it though, no doubt!
Question is, will I start the Elemental Assassin series next, or Divergent?!? Both at the top of my list.... yikes, I hate (and love!) this part...
I am reading and LOVING the Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger. I just finished
Soulless (Parasol Protectorate Series #1) and I am in the middle of
Changeless (Parasol Protectorate Series #2) . They are great. Alexia is wonderfully witty and droll. I also love hearing about and the reactions to Miss Ivy Hisselpenny's hats.
Fangbanger wrote:I am reading and LOVING the Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger. I just finished
Soulless (Parasol Protectorate Series #1) and I am in the middle of
Changeless (Parasol Protectorate Series #2) . They are great. Alexia is wonderfully witty and droll. I also love hearing about and the reactions to Miss Ivy Hisselpenny's hats.
This is a really good series. I bought the set of the first 3 books for my nook at a special price. And really enjoyed them. Hisselpenny's hats are great. I have the latest book and need to start reading it.
ThirstyFlea wrote:I'm about half way through with Passion Unleashed (Demonica Series #3) and am really loving this series! However, after this one I'm going to take a break on the series and read a few others- I'm getting impatient for something new again! I will go back to it though, no doubt!
Question is, will I start the Elemental Assassin series next, or Divergent?!? Both at the top of my list.... yikes, I hate (and love!) this part...
Hey I've been wanting to read Divergent...it sounds really good! Anyone else read it?? Oh read the EA books...they are great!!
What?! I just finished reading Changeless. That was a crazy ending. I am not sure how I feel about it because Conall's reaction seemed a little out of character. It was a great cliffhanger though. I happy that I can start reading the next book right away. I can't imagine how anyone was able to stand the wait. Wel, now I am moving on to Bl
SciFiCanuck wrote:
ThirstyFlea wrote:I'm about half way through with Passion Unleashed (Demonica Series #3) and am really loving this series! However, after this one I'm going to take a break on the series and read a few others- I'm getting impatient for something new again! I will go back to it though, no doubt!
Question is, will I start the Elemental Assassin series next, or Divergent?!? Both at the top of my list.... yikes, I hate (and love!) this part...
Hey I've been wanting to read Divergent...it sounds really good! Anyone else read it?? Oh read the EA books...they are great!!
As much as I'm dying to read the EA series, I think I'm in more of a "dystopian" mood right now, which I'm totally blaming on the Hunger Games movie release and my somewhat recent move to Chicago. So tonight I'm starting Divergent (Divergent Series #1) .
