Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

The Winner of Group C - Science Fiction vs. the runner-up from Group D - Vampire

Readers
Chanelle
Dragana
Jennifer AZ
Jennifer Princess Penguin
Lioness7
Lynne
Roger
Skandia
Sofia
Sunshine
Tabs
Cathy
Jojo
Tayajay
Liz
Vi
Shannon
Ezi

Votes
Science Fiction
Vampire - 2

Yes My kind of books! so good after havving to trudge through some of my least favorite in the big ones.

I found qualifying books that I already own! Yay!

vs

Science Fiction: Insatiable by Lauren Dane
Theme: 4/5
Enjoyment: 2/5

Vampire: Diana's Hound by Moira Rogers
Theme: 4/5
Enjoyment: 3/5

Winner: Vampire

I'm so glad I got this pair!
I'm going to read:

Science Fiction - Zinnia by Jayne Castle
Finished 10/08/14, 3 stars

Vampire - Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian
Finished 9/25/14, 5 stars

Winner: Vampire

Wow luck finally smiled at me. I love both of these genres.
I'll update this post with my picks when I make up my mind.

Science Fiction: A Thousand Pieces of You 3rd Oct. ★★★★
Vampire: Magic Breaks 27th Sep. ★★★★★


Winner: Bloodsuckers :)

Pair 3: Science Fiction vs. the runner-up from Group D - Vampire

Science Fiction: Alien in the Family by Gini Koch – 10/21/14
Theme: ★★★ The story was really filled with aliens and threats from aliens planets, it wasn’t very techy.
Enjoyment: ★★★ The storyline was okay. Even though the story was filled with lots of action, it really seemed to drag for me.
Total: ★★★

vs.

Vampire: Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh – 10/8
Theme: ★★★★★ This story was completely centered around vampires and completely fit the theme.
Enjoyment: ★★★★1/2 The story was great!
Total: ★★★★1/2

VAMPIRES WIN!

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Science fiction Hunted
Vrs
Vampire One Foot in the Grave

Science Fiction: Claimed
Vampire: Kiss and Tell

Results:
Science Fiction 8/10
Theme 5/5 Enjoyment 3/5
Vampire 7/10
Theme 5/5 Enjoyment 2/5

Winner: Science Fiction

Science Fiction: The Starlight Rite 4 stars
Vampire: Lover Eternal 5 stars.

Winner: Vampire

Hi guys, I'll work on getting my books up soon. I am running a little late this month.

Finished my books in this pair.

Vampire - Lover Reborn by J R Ward
Theme 5/5
Enjoyment 3/5

Science Fiction - Sovran's Pawn by J C Cassels
Theme 4/5
Enjoyment 3/5

Winner - Vampire

Choices for the categories

Vampire: Forever Broken
read 10/8
Enjoyment 5/5
Theme 4/5
9/10

Sci Fi: Dark Space

read 10/7

enjoyment 3.5/5
Theme: 5/5
8.5/10

Winner: Vampires

I finished both books for this pair and vampires won: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Hi! For this group I will read:

For Science Fiction: The Mind Readers by Lori Brighton.
Finished: Oct 10. ★★★★ 4/5

And for the Vampire: The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole.
Finished: Oct. 11 ★★★ 3/5



WINNER: Science Fiction

and

Science Fiction

The Queen's Consorts
Theme: 5/5
Book: 5/5
Total: 10/10

vs

Vampire

A Touch of Midnight
Theme: 5/5
Book: 4/5
Total: 9/10

WINNER: SCIENCE FICTION!!

Done Winner Vampires

for ratings see: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Pair 3


Science Fiction - Drift by Lyn Gala
Theme - 5/5
Enjoyment - 4/5
Total - 9/10

Vampire - Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Theme - 5/5
Enjoyment - 4/5
Total - 9/10



Winner - Science Fiction (but only just)

Round 2
Science Fiction VS Vampires

Science Fiction - The Queen's Consorts by Kele Moon - 15/10/14
Theme: 5/5
Enjoyment: 5/5
TOTAL: 10/10

Vampires - Samson's Lovely Mortal by Tina Folsom - 17/10/14
Theme: 5/5
Enjoyment: 3/5
TOTAL: 8/10

WINNER: SCIENCE FICTION

Sassafrass wrote: "Science Fiction

The Queen's Consorts
Theme: 5/5...

Loved that book.

Science Fiction: The Last Hour of Gann by R. Lee Smith
This was epic. It's seriously very very long (432,285 words). It was a roller coaster ride - the romance between the MC was sigh-worthy and some of the other stuff was very rage-inducing. The theme was well-incorporated. Not too much detailed SF but enough for me to get a feel.

Rating: 4/5

Vampires: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black
Holly Black is such a talented author. Given the saturation of vampires in the market, she manages to make it fresh. The world building is very interesting and even unique. The MC are snarky as expected of a YA but entertaining to read.

Rating: 9/10

Winner: Science Fiction
I was lucky in that both the books are been great reads. But Science Fiction edges out Vampires because of the complexity of the book.

as a reminder, this round ends Oct 23 at 6pm EST - please make sure you have your pairs completed/posted by then

Hmmm, for this pairing, I'll read...


Sci-Fi: by Stormy Glenn ★★★

Vampire: by JC Wallace ★★★★

Winner - Vampire

My 4th Pair:

Science Fiction: Soulless (Done 10/21)
Theme: ★★★★. It's a Historical, yet Sci-Fi, STeampunk novel with a Sassy Spinster.
Enjoyment: ★★★★★. This book found me chuckling on the train. I really liked Alexia. She made this book fun.
Total: ★★★★½. Definitely following this series on audio.



Vampire: Written in Red (Done 10/22)
Theme: ★★★★. Young girl (Meg) ran away from life of imprisonment for profit and was taken in by other worldly wolf Simon and the supernatural community.
Enjoyment: ★★★. Dang this book was long and descriptive. It took me a week on audio!!! I truly believe I would have enjoyed this book more if I had read it instead of listening to it. I am seriously considering reading it over on ebook before going to book 2, Murder of Crows.
Total: ★★★½. I liked it but on audio it felt like forever


WINNER: Science Fiction (I am so ashamed because I love vamps). I didn't betray you Butch & Vishous

✼Danielle wrote: "Sassafrass wrote: "Science Fiction

The Queen's Consorts
Theme: 5/5...

Loved that book."

YES, me too!

Completed.
Science Fiction: 3 Stars
Vampire: 2 Stars

The science fiction theme came through much stronger than the vampire. I enjoyed previous books in the Night Huntress series, but felt this one was not up to her usual standard.

Claimed was very cheesy, but the theme was strongly represented and I awarded 3 stars just for the humour in this book.

My winner is Science Fiction.

Chanelle wrote: "Completed.
Science Fiction: 3 Stars
Vampire: 2 Stars

The science fiction theme came through much stronger than the vampire. I e..."

I was so disappointed with One Grave. It was positively boring

I'm done with this pair. my post

Winner: Science Fiction

Science fiction: , 10/23/2014, ★★★1/2
vs
Vampire: , 10/22/2014, ★★★

Winner: Science fiction

Science Fiction: Ghost Planet
Theme:5/5
Enjoyment5/5
Total10/10

Vampire: Shadow of Night
Theme:5/5
Enjoyment3/5
Total8/10

WINNER SCIENCE FICTION

as a reminder, this round ends Oct 23 at 6pm EST - please make sure you have your pairs completed/posted by then

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Science fiction: Hunted
Theme: 5/5
Enjoyment: 5/5

Vrs

Vampire: One Foot in the Grave
Theme: 5/5
Enjoyment: 4/5



WINNER: SCIENCE FICTION

I updated Post #7. Vampires Win!

WINNER: Science Fiction Ezi's Post (I am so ashamed because I love vamps).
*I didn't betray you Lothaire, Butch & Vishous, Bones, Thanatos and all my book boyfriends. I swear I am still loyal.

Lol Ezi

yes LOL!

i know this was hard selection. i love my vamps but so loved the sci fi book i read

Joyce wrote: "i know this was hard selection. i love my vamps but so loved the sci fi book i read"

ME too, it was the book's fault.

@Dee and Roger: I feel guilty

Well, I will be happy with which ever category won because I love them both and am actually sorry to see one of them go!