Mandy’s Comments (group member since Feb 23, 2012)

Mandy’s comments from the SOS: Serious Overload of Series group.

It was so fast but I really enjoyed. Looking forward to next round.
You both have a lovely holiday.

Congrats Team 8!!!

Selection Post ... Shelf #5 ... Ghoul(s), ghost(s), spirit(s) or poltergeist(s)

BookAfraid of the Dark by H.P Mallory & J.R. Rain
How it fits Genre Ghosts Shelved Ghosts x4

Completion post
Shelf Paranormal Romance

Book Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee Albin
How it fits Tagged Paranormal Romance x15
Date Reads Nov 13th 2022
Rating 5*
Pages 396

Review
Julian has been forced to wake up from his long sleep to take part in the marriage market. It's been a long time since the rites were enforced and the season has gone into full swing. When a chance encounter brings Thea into his life the perfect solution to his problem is staring him in the face. Thea knows nothing about he vampire world until she's forced to face the truth, and thankfully Julian shows up at just the right time to save her.

Neither of them can deny the attraction to each other, and when Julian gives her an offer she can't refuse she's whisked into the vampire world. However, not everyone is happy to see the eligible bachelor has been taken off the market least of all his own mother. As Thea struggles to take on the rites darkness is looming in the shadows intent on causing bloodshed. Are they strong enough to survive the season or will it be too much for them?

I have had my eye on this one for a while it's a Crazy Rich Asians meets Bridgerton with vampires. I finally decided now was the time as the 2nd one is out, and it fit for my bingo game. I was hooked by the first chapter it's a captivating story with characters you can't help loving. Julian is just as I hoped he would be and Thea is as sweet and adorable as could be. I devoured this book in just a few reading sessions as it was hard to put down.

I love the story I was hooked before the end of the first chapter Thea and Julian quickly becoming my favorite couple. I was so nervous as it reminded me of two of my favorite books but the author did it beautifully with her own twist. From start to finish it was a fantastic read it left me wanting more and wanting to toss my kindle across the room. I can't wait to start the next installment which is already on my kindle ready to go....This one could be top 3 for 2023 best books I've read this year.

Eldarwen wrote: "For some reason, your page number and the ones listed on GR do not correspond. I suppose 396 is the actual page number of the book as shown on your kindle? Because GR says 421 for the kindle editio..."

I noticed that too. I went off the amazon kindle pages just incase as that's what I'm reading. Not sure if they are different or not. So far all the ebooks have been off lol

Selection post Shelf Paranormal Romance

BookFilthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee Albin
Pages 396
How it fits Shelved Paranormal Romance 15x

Completion Post

Book All Work and No Slay by Skye Sullivan
How it fits House on the Cover
Pages295
ReadNov 9th 2023
Rating5*

Review
Bobbie is just a local cafe owner with a unique granny and trying to make it through each day. Her old best friend has moved home to be a local cop and he's not the tall lanky boy she remembers but he didn't return home alone. When the local thorn in everyones side turns up dead in her shop freezer the local's are pointing fingers and hr granny is looking a little more like a suspect.

In order to prove her granny is innocent she needs to find the killer before it's too late and they strike again. As if finding a killer isn't enough to keep her busy she learns that she's also a witch and future Guardian of the Rift. At least she's come into her magic so she has some tricks up her sleeve and she's got her sassy fox familiar by her side. Will they find the murder before it's too late?

I love Bobbie she's clearly my spirit character she spends her days making these amazing lunchbox's and spends her evenings reading. She's just adorable her character I found refreshing she feels so real and I just love her. Her sassy fox and granny are the perfect complement to Bobbi a perfect team.

This is my first book by the author totally picked it based on the cover had a house which could be the haunted house in the story. I love the authors storytelling she's created a captivating hilarious story that was hard to put down I had to know what would happen next. I plan to continue on the series because I can't wait to see what happens with Bobbi in the next book and see what our next recipe is. I think I'm going to try them out. Highly recommend for fans of fun paranormal mysteries.

Angie ☯ wrote: "Mandy wrote: "So shelves keep giving me and error message all morning......



could someone else check and see if this will work for paranormal Romance"

Thank you they keep sending me back to the error goodreads page.
I..."

So shelves keep giving me and error message all morning......



could someone else check and see if this will work for paranormal Romance

Selection Post Shelf 3 Haunted House

Book All Work and No Slay by Skye Sullivan
How it fits House on the Cover
Pages295

Angie ☯ wrote: "Mandy, hope your daughter is feeling better soon!

Have your read either of these series - the house in both is sentient.
or [bookcover:How to Save an Undead Life|25421..."

I've actually read them. Thank you for the suggestion. I've got a whole pile on my kindle going to shuffle through really fast won't take long. I've been a mood reader for a while.

Completion Post
Book: Librarian Witch

How it fits: Shelved Witches by 1
Pages 277
Read 11/03/2022
Rating 5*
Review
Cress had no idea she was a witch until the day they showed up to send her off to Moongrove academy for her to learn her craft. Thankfully she quickly make some friends at the school so she's not going at it alone. When a mistake sets her down a path she won't be able to come back from now she's running from a dimensional who's hunting her, another who's determined to prove he's not the killer who she can't deny she's attracted to. At least she's not at it alone she has Geo a Gargoyle she happened to wake up as he must protect her mate.

After losing someone very close to her she meets Ben he says all the right worlds and knows just how to charm her but he's also holding a secret that could destroy her world. With the help of her loyal Geo she's determined to fix the mistake she created and set things right. The shadows are a dangerous place and she may not make it out alive.

I picked this book up for a reading Bingo game because it's about a witch and I've had my eye on it for a while. I loved Cress right from the start she's adorable and I found her easy to connect with. She's nerdy and reminds me a lot of myself aside from I don't have the skills to draw fashion but I always wish I could. I love the way that Geo plays out he's so unique as a character the way he transforms between both forms. I loved the way he was addicted to the internet and have so much hope for him in the future.

Ella Hendricks is a new author for me so I was super curious to check out her writing style which I instantly loved. I found her storytelling captivating and hard to put down. The characters are easy to connect with but full of depth and personality. I truly enjoyed every page as I devoured the book and eagerly await the next one. I can't wait to see what's going to happen next for Cress and her men. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long. I highly recommend checking out if you are a fan of academy reverse harems with a spunky main character.

Eldarwen wrote: "Mandy wrote: "I'm behind and i'm feeling awful real life just keeps getting in the way but i'm almost done with Witches and need to find a house book and I'm thinking I have a PNR that's been on my..."

My pre-teen has gotten sick so last week it was stuck at home because here if she's got a cold the school asks she stay home. So working and reading was at a all time low lol. I'm going to finish witch today and most of haunted house even though i have to find one. I'm kinda struggling with this one but i'll find it shortly.

I'm behind and i'm feeling awful real life just keeps getting in the way but i'm almost done with Witches and need to find a house book and I'm thinking I have a PNR that's been on my list. Kids back to school this week so I'll be all caught up by friday

Eldarwen wrote: "I loved those goats haha."

I love that they are mini goats I laughed so hard lol

Completion post Shelf Free Spot

Book:Storm Cursed
How it fits: TSOS: Serious Overload of Series Bookshelf
Pages 368
Read 10/17/2022
Rating 5*
Review

Storm Cursed is the 11th book in the Mercy Thompson series. In the prior book she claimed all the citizens under her protection and in doing so she's been responding to all the disputes and cases. From a goblin killer who's come running from the police to her territory. With the help of the pack so far things have been fairly quiet. That is until the zombie miniature goats are running around and the murder of a coven of witches.

As if that's not enough to keep the pack busy they also have the humans having a meeting with the fae that they are providing security for. As things spiral out of control Mercy has to rely on friends in order to help her protect those she cares about, as they all become the targets.

I don't want to spoil too much but this book was another amazing installment in the series. I loved every moment of it and finished it in one afternoon it was impossible to put down. Mercy is just one of those characters you can't help loving she's just keeps evolving and getting better with each novel. I've loved every book by the author she's a very talented story teller each novel is amazing.

I've been a long time fan since the 1st book came out, she's been on my auto buy list since the first novel. I am a little embarrassed to admit that I've fallen behind in the series but I'm catching up. Always my go to recommendation as she's one of my favorites.

I'll be done with my witch book Monday real life has been a little crazy and I have to review my free spot but I'll figure out my new book after I finish the witch book.

Sandra wrote: "It qualifies Mandy, it is listed on top shelves as witches 1 person.

And yes it is listed as all the ones you mentioned, and wouldn't have been allowed for any of those ones.

For top shelves it m..."
Awesome thank you!!

Do you think would work?
I'm pretty sure it's shelved as Witch RH & Witches warlocks mages and Witchy.

I'm almost done with my free spot one will finish it tomorrow. I'm not sure what I want to read for Witch but I'll figure it out.

Hopefully it will get better Eldarwen.