2-3-4 Challenge discussion

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many?
4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
5. Overall summary of your reading month?

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month? Yes, I finished 3 and caught up with a 4th.


2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
Yes, 3. I will continue all.


3. Did you move forward in any series? How many?
Yes, 6


4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
No 5 stars but some really good 4 stars. I might be a bit choosy when it comes to leaving 5 stars. The book truly has to be exceptional, one I did not want to end or would re-read in order to get 5 stars from me.

5. Overall summary of your reading month? I read 16 books and most were entertaining. I particularly enjoyed the 3 standalone books that I read

Congrats on a great month, Lauren! Did you have any that were standouts?

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I got up to date in two series:
The Thompsons of Locust Street by Holly Bush
Procedural Crime by Amanda Stevens

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started one series, Andrea Oliver by Karin Slaughter, and plan to continue it and the TV series.

3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many?
Yes, I moved forward in five series (one a reread via audio):
Troubleshooters by Suzanne Brockmann
Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
Kate Burkholder by Linda Castillo
Tracy Crosswhite by Robert Dugoni
Lucy Kincaid by Allison Brennan

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I had three 5-star stories that I loved. Over the Edge was even better the second time around and on audio. The Summer Getaway hooked me early and never let go. Reminders of Him was as heartbreaking as I thought it would be but was surprised at the great themes.

5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I enjoyed everything except being disappointed by Rock Chick Renegade, which was a rinse and repeat of the previous two books. Other than that, I was pleased with my listening/reading experiences.

Congratulations on 16 books, Lauren!!! I'm glad you liked Yours Until Dawn. It's my favorite book by Teresa Medeiros.

Jonetta - Three 5-Star books in one month! Congrats on a great month!

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I finished two series and got up-to-date on a 3rd.


2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started two series and plan to continue the first:


3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many?
I moved forward in 4 series:
Tracy Crosswhite by Robert Dugoni
Troubleshooters by Suzanne Brockmann
Lucy Kincaid by Allison Brennan
Kate Burkholder by Linda Castillo

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I had two 5-Star books in March:


5. Overall summary of your reading month?
I finished 13 books in March which is good for me.

Jonetta wrote: "Congrats on a great month, Lauren! Did you have any that were standouts?"

Thanks Jonetta!
My favorites were the Stephen King and the Theresa Medeiros standalone books.

Jonetta wrote: "1. I enjoyed everything except being disappointed by Rock Chick Renegade, which was a rinse and repeat of the previous two books."

Glad you had such a good month. Jonetta. I really do not think that the Rock Chick series is the best reflection of KA's writing. The Dream Man and Colorado Mountain series are so much better.

Robin wrote: "Congratulations on 16 books, Lauren!!! I'm glad you liked Yours Until Dawn. It's my favorite book by Teresa Medeiros."

Thanks Robin!
It is my first time reading her but I will definitely read more.

Robin wrote: "I finished 13 books in March which is good for me.."

That's great Robin!
The Finlay Donovan series looks interesting. I'm going to see if my library has it.

Robin wrote: "Jonetta - Three 5-Star books in one month! Congrats on a great month!"

Thanks, Robin! I was surprised myself.

Lauren wrote: "Glad you had such a good month. Jonetta. I really do not think that the Rock Chick series is the best reflection of KA's writing. The Dream Man and Colorado Mountain series are so much better...."

I have loved the Colorado Mountain series, 6 books in so I know I gets better. Rock Chick is her flagship and I’d heard good things about it so was unprepared for the disappointment.

Robin wrote: "1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
I finished two series and got up-to-date on a 3rd.
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You had a wonderful month, too, Robin! I’m so jealous that you’re up to date in Finlay Donovan. Still desperately trying to squeeze it in and now you’ve rated the second book 5 stars!

Lauren & Jonetta - I hope you both like Finlay Donovan. Those books are fun and just make me laugh. Finlay and her sidekick Vero are like Lucy & Ethel.

Jonetta wrote: "Rock Chick is her flagship and I’d heard good things about it so was unprepared for the disappointment."

I am so glad I read the other series first. If I had started with Rock Chick, I would not have tried any of her others and I would have missed out.

Robin wrote: "Finlay and her sidekick Vero are like Lucy & Ethel."

Lol! Sounds fantastic. I am adding to to the TBR.

Lauren wrote: "I am so glad I read the other series first. If I had started with Rock Chick, I would not have tried any of her others and I would have missed out...."

I am, too, and thanks for the reminder of the other series I loved.

Jonetta wrote: "I am, too, and thanks for the reminder of the other series I loved."

Anytime! :)

I also started her The Three series. It's paranormal so not her usual style but I enjoyed the first book. I'm looking forward to continuing.

1. Did you complete and/or get up to date in any series this month?
No

2. Did you start any new series? If so, what were they? Will you continue?
I started the Kinsey Millhouse series by Sue Grafton and will continue with it.

3. Did you move forward in any series (that you didn’t complete or finish)? How many?
No, I got a bit behind this month.

4. Any standout or 5 star books read? Why did you love it/them?
I really enjoyed Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert. It was exciting and the mystery was intriguing. I really look forward to reading more by her.

5. Overall summary of your reading month?
It definitely wasn't the best month, but I'm still on track to meet my yearly goal. I may have to work harder on some of my other goals, though.

Melissa, did you enjoy what you read?

I keep thinking I’ll start the Grafton series someday. I’ll be interested in seeing what you think.

Jonetta wrote: "Melissa, did you enjoy what you read?

I keep thinking I’ll start the Grafton series someday. I’ll be interested in seeing what you think."

I did, Jonetta.