The Challenge Factory discussion

Team 1 - Kings of Anarchy

Captain: Krissy
Joeera
Denise



Bonus Points:
Earned: 5
Used: 2

Helpful Links:

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ALTERNATE LIST:
**titles exclude leading articles (a, an, the)

1. Cover Item: Hands/Arms/Feet/Legs (no other body parts visible)
2. Title 'K'
3. Published before 1950
4. Cover: Red
5. Award Winner (must state which/when)
6. Published 2011-2015
7. Cover: Purple
8. Author uses a pseudonym
9. Author 'M'
10. Set on an island
11. Cover Item: Jewelry
12. Cover: White
13. MC has at least one child
14. Title 'H'
15. Re-read
16. Non-Fiction
17. Cover: Orange
18. Cover Item: One person
19. GR average rating >4.0
20. Published 2022
21. Cover: Blue
22. Title 'Y'
23. Number in the Title (Third Grave Dead Ahead or Every Fifteen Minutes)
24. Several authors
25. Set in space
26. Cover: Green
27. Author 'R'
28. South America
29. Young Adult/New Adult
30. Set in the 20th century
31. Title 'V'
32. Book to Movie/TV (must state how book qualifies: listopia, imdb, precis)
33. Four or More Words Title (excluding articles like A, An, The) The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet or Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
34. LGBTQ+
35. Mystery/Thriller
36. Cover Item: Book
37. Published 2023
38. Seasonal Theme (i.e Christmas, Halloween etc)
39. Title 'F'
40. Set in the future
41. Cover Item: Mode of Transportation
42. Fantasy
43. Asia
44. Cover Item: Water
45. Debut Novel or Debut Author
46. Cover Item: Weapon MC
47. Published 2021
48. Title 'G'
49. Cover Item: Animal
50. North America
51. MC travels by airplane
52. Cover Item: Food/Drink
53. MC travels by train
54. Author 'G'
55. Cover Item: Sun/Moon
56. Author uses their middle name/initial (e.g. Robert J. Sawyer, Rita Mae Brown)
57. Book with a wedding in it
58. Cover Item: Money or other form of payment
59. Science Fiction
60. Author 'L'
61. Published 2016-2020
62. Cover Item: Umbrella/Parasol
63. Title 'E'
64. Cover Item: Furniture
65. Title 'L'
66. Published between 1950 and 1999
67. One Word Title (excluding articles like A, An, The) The Witness or Divergent
68. Cover Item: Hat/Helmet/Other Headwear
69. Title 'C'
70. Cover: Pink
71. Oceania
72. Romance
73. Author 'W'
74. Set in a place you've visited
75. Set anytime between 1600-1900
76. Title 'T'
77. Two Word Title (excluding articles like A, An, The) Deadly Silence, The Hunger Games
78. Originally published in a language other than English
79. Title has a subtitle
80. Cover Item: Lamp/Candle
81. Africa
82. Author 'S'
83. Cover: Black
84. Cover Item: Two or more people
85. Author 'B'
86. Europe
87. Title 'N'
88. Published the year you were born
89. MC is older than 60
90. Set in a Fictional Location/Universe
91. Less than 100 ratings
92. Set sometime before 1600
93. MC has a pet
94. School/College/University setting
95. Book with a funeral in it
96. Title 'J'
97. Cover: Yellow/Gold
98. Three Word Title (excludes articles like A, An, The) Behind Closed Doors or Etched in Bone
99. Book that a teammate rated 5 stars
100. Author 'I'
101. Cover: Brown
102. Cover Item: Building
103. Favorite Author
104. Title 'Z'
105. Author 'O'
106. MC is in their 20s
107. Published 2001-2010
108. Title 'P'
109. Author 'D'
110. New to You Author
111. Title 'B'

A couple of things to keep in mind:

✸ Communication is key. Please make sure to check in regularly with your team.

✸ Let your team know if it looks like you won't get your review posted by Wednesday/Saturday, 11:59pm. You do have all of Thursday/Sunday to submit your review, but it can be intensely frustrating for your captain if they don't know when or if they can expect your review before the deadline.

✸ If you know beforehand that you won't be able to read and review a book during a certain period of time, you can request a pre-arranged absence from me, either by posting the request in the discussion thread or by sending me a pm. The request has to be submitted before the team rolls for the time period in question, can only be approved by me as the mod in charge of running the game, and has to state a reason for the absence. (Reasons for pre-arranged absences can include e.g. going on vacation or work trips, planned hospital stays, exam period, etc.)

✸ If you do not have a pre-arranged absence and won't be able to finish your book in time for an unforeseen reason, please let your team know as soon as possible. If the team has earned the free pass, it can be used to cover the missing review. Without a free pass, the team has to sit out the next roll.

✸ We all know that real life gets in the way sometimes, be it through family emergencies, work emergencies, natural disasters, technical problems making it impossible to get online, or in other ways. That being said, please do keep in mind that this is a team challenge and your team relies on you to do your part unless an emergency occurs.

✸ If you find that the pressure of keeping up with the pace of the game gets too much for you or you wish to stop playing for any other reason, you can drop out of the challenge at any time. In that case, please let your team captain and/or me know that you wish to drop out rather than just disappearing without a word so your team won't be penalized when you fail to turn in your review. Thank you!


Captain's Handbook

✸ The team's captain is its chief organizer. This includes rolling the dice, posting the team's new spot to the team thread and the Post Your Spot thread, collecting links to team members' review posts in a single post to be linked in the Post Your Spot thread, doublechecking that books and review posts comply with requirements, reminding team members to post their reviews in time if necessary, etc.

✸ The captain may delegate some tasks, such as rolling and posting the new spot to the team thread, to another team member if they so choose. (Either a designated roller who fulfills this role for every roll, or whichever team member is online first once rolling is possible.) Collecting reviews into a single post and posting to the Post Your Spot thread should always be handled by the captain.

✸ Instead of having everything handled by a single team captain, teams can also choose two co-captains to handle the workload.

✸ Selection posts are not strictly required by the game's rules and I won't be checking for them. It's up to the team captain to decide whether they want them.

✸ If the team captain requests a pre-arranged absence, it's their responsibility to arrange for another team member to step in as temporary captain.

✸ The team captain is my primary point of contact for the team and should allow receiving private messages.

Hi team! :)

Looking forward to a new round!

Hi team

Looking forward playing with you guys this round

Here are some suggestions for group names


Kings of Anarchy
Rages to Riches
Plain janes are simply beautiful
Between the sheets
Wicked boys are the best

Oooh, I like Kings of Anarchy!

Also, does either of you want to be captain?

Hi team!! Can't wait to start playing again. I've missed the last few rounds. I have no preference for names so to keep it quick and easy I'll vote for KOA since you both like it. No point in dragging it out. Lol

Good to have you, Krissy!

So... no volunteers for captain then? I can do it if necessary, would need somebody else to roll on Sundays though (or you'll just have to wait until I can be bothered to crawl out of bed... XD).

I don't mind being captain as long as you don't mind me doing the bare minimum 🤣 Like I'll roll and post when and where I need to but I won't be on here constantly cheering everyone on and replying instantly when there's a problem or question. That might take me a few hours or even a full day. Mainly because of my schedule. But if you'd rather not do it, Denise, then I will

Would greatly prefer to have someone else handle the rolling and posting, my work/sleep schedule has shifted somewhat so the timing's become kinda inconvenient for me - I vote for you as captain!
As for the rest, I need to constantly be on here answering questions and whatnot anyway, so I can handle that part. 🤣

Sounds like we make a good team 🙂

... Krissy, you gonna roll?

Already failing. Sometimes I need an adult lol. Valentine's distracted me! Rolling now

WEEK #1, Thurs Roll, Spot 4

Roll: 4
Spot: 4

●4th in a series
●Alt: Cover: Red

SELECTION POST
Week 1, Roll 1, Spot 4


My Choice: Lost in Amber by Maz Maddox
Pages: 228
How it Fits: RELIC #4

[*book:Lost in Amber|60548988]

I'll aim for the alternates only bonus, but no promises. XD

Selection Post

Spot: 4

Book: The King's Justice by E.M. Powell
Qualification: Alternate: Cover: Red
Pages: 281

[*book:The King's Justice|36629783]

Should I check in with Joeera?

Probably couldn't hurt.

Denise wrote: "Probably couldn't hurt."

She has it set where she can't receive messages

I used my mod superpowers and messaged her.

Nice flex lol

Sorry guys just busy with work

I will be finished my book later today and will post my review then



Once i decide on a book i will post in the other thread

COMPLETION POST
Week 1, Roll 1, Spot 4


My Choice: Lost in Amber by Maz Maddox
Pages: 228
How it Fits: RELIC #4
Date Read: 2/15
Rating: ★★★★
Review: I have really enjoyed this series so far. Some books more than others. This was one of my favorites. I loved Lance. A nerd in a bow tie is my romance trope kryptonite. I also enjoyed the setting (Shanghai). I wished we got more scenes around the city. It would have been nice to feel more like I was there. Kirt Graves did a great job with the audiobook narration. Awesome and unique story (hello! Dinosaur shifters!). Great side characters. Amazing narrator. 4 strong stars ❤️

Completion post ( 1 ) Week ( 1 ) Roll ( 1 ) spot ( 4 ) Thursday


( The Viper Monica McCarty

How it fits ( Highlsnd Guard #4 )
Read ( Feb 15-16 )
Rated 6 stars
Pages ( 406 )


Review:

This is only the fourth bokk I've read in this series, but I'm completely hooked, This book series are a combination of every thing i love about scotich historical romance such as: beautiful settings,strong heroines, and swoon worthy heroes,heart-stopping supence, lots of action,adventure, plots, and best of all unforgettable romance

Completion Post

Week 1: Roll 1
Spot: 4

Book: The King's Justice by E.M. Powell
Qualification: Alternate: Cover: Red
Pages: 281
Finished: 17 Feb 2024
Rating: ★★★★

Review:
The first in a trilogy, The King's Justice takes its reader to 1176 England, where court clerk Aelred Barling and Hugo Stanton, a messager soon turned assistant, are dispatched to the countryside to deal with what appears to be an open and shut murder case. Arriving at their destination, however, they soon find that there's a good deal more to this case than it first seems - and more brutal murders soon follow.

I always enjoy a good historical mystery, and this one definitely kept me guessing. I'll be back for the rest of the series.

Good job, team!

Reviews Post
Week 1, Thurs Roll, Spot 4

✔️Krissy: msg 26
●Lost in Amber, RELIC #4
✔️Joeera: msg 27
●The Viper, Highland Guard #4
✔️Denise: msg 28
●The King's Justice, Alt: Red Cover

We are ready to roll tonight 🙂

NEW ROLL

WEEK #1, Sunday Roll

Previous Spot: 4
Roll: 3
New Spot: 7

●7th in a series
●Alt: Cover: Purple

Selection Post

Spot: 7

Book: She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott & Alyson Derrick
Qualification: Alternate: Cover: Purple
Pages: 368

[*book:She Gets the Girl|59729053]

Completion Post

Week 1: Roll 2
Spot: 7

Book: She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott & Alyson Derrick
Qualification: Alternate: Cover: Purple
Pages: 368

Finished: 18 Feb 2024
Rating: ★★★

Review:
Did I get lured into buying this by the adorable cover? Why yes, indeed I did.
On the whole, this was fairly cute. Predictable, but cute. If only I had cared more for the characters... Molly had her annoyingly judgmental moments, but I could relate to her to some extent. Alex, on the other hand, was absolutely insufferable on so many occasions that I repeatedly found myself thinking I wouldn't wish her on my worst enemy. The ending felt a little too abrupt.

I will be reading

it is seventh in series as the pervious book

SELECTION POST
Week 1, Roll 2, Spot 7


My Choice: Abandoning Ship by Susan Hawke
Pages: 224
How it Fits: Valentine's Inc. Cruises #7

**BONUS: 2 in 1**

[*book:Abandoning Ship|50855868]

Completion post ( 2 ) week ( 1 ) Roll ( 2 ) spot ( 7 ) Sunday

The Hunter-Monica McCarty


Read ( feb 18-19 )

Rated 6 stars

Pages ( 380 )

How it fits ( Highland Guard #7 )

Review:


I loved this book it was an absorbing story, there was plenty of intrigue and danger in the fore front or lurking in the background at all times The back and forth between the hero and heroine was sharp and funny and at times emotional, You will have a big smiile on your face when u finish this book

COMPLETION POST
Week 1, Roll 2, Spot 7


My Choice: Abandoning Ship by Susan Hawke
Pages: 224
How it Fits: Valentine's Inc. Cruises #7
Date Read: 2/20
Rating: ★★
Review: It was just okay. The sister was barely tolerable. She was supposed to be endearing I guess but I couldn't stand her. MC2 was supposed to be clumsy and adorable but it all was very eye rolling. The sex scenes were just cringe. They would have full on conversations during the act. Not dirty talk but literal conversations. Then one scene they are going at it on the balcony and the stepmom jumped from her balcony to theirs because she thought MC1 was trying to murder MC2? They are both standing there completely naked dripping with spunk while she lectures them about suicide? It was supposed to have a romcom feel but all I felt was cringy and over it. Let's not forget that the MCs get married within 24 hours of becoming a couple. Just.... no

**BONUS: 2 in 1**

Reviews Post
Week 1, Sun Roll, Spot 7

✔️Krissy: msg 38
●Abandoning Ship,Valentine's Inc. Cruises #7
●Bonus Earned: 2 in 1
✔️Joeera: msg 37
●The Hunter, Highland Guard #7
✔️Denise: msg 34
●She Gets the Girl, Alt: Cover: Purple

Great job this week, girls! I won't forget to roll tonight!

NEW ROLL

WEEK #2, Thursday Roll

Previous Spot: 7
Roll: 5
New Spot: 12

●standalone
●1st in a series
●2nd in a series
●12th in a series
●Alt: Cover: White

I'm going to use this roll to find a 4 book series to start to try for the finish entire series bonus point

Again with the cover colour alternate... beginning to regret my life choices here. 🤣
Ah well, I'm sure I'll find something...

I will read



It is the 12th book in the same series

Denise wrote: "Again with the cover colour alternate... ."

I thought the same thing when I went back to the list to grab the Alt. I was like damn. I'm starting a pattern 🤣

Krissy wrote: "Denise wrote: "Again with the cover colour alternate... ."

I thought the same thing when I went back to the list to grab the Alt. I was like damn. I'm starting a pattern 🤣"

I thought I'd gotten the list pretty well mixed, but you're undoing all my work 😂😂😂

Selection Post

Spot: 12

Book: The Story of Silence by Alex Myers
Qualification: Alternate: Cover: White
Pages: 400


[*book:The Story of Silence|51051711]

Completion Post

Week 2: Roll 1
Spot: 12

Book: The Story of Silence by Alex Myers
Qualification: Alternate: Cover: White
Pages: 400

Finished: 22 Feb 2024
Rating: ★★★★★

Review:
I adored this. Taking an obscure 13th Century poem and giving it a new (and vastly more satisfying) spin is a great concept - and wonderfully executed. While the tale begins with a fairly common trope - MC, born a girl, is raised as a boy because of, y'know, reasons - it develops into something quite unique. Following Silence as they slowly but surely discern the path they wish to follow in their life and gain a better understanding of who they are was a joy all the way through. I particularly loved the moment the pronouns used for them in the narration shifted from he/him to they/them so fluidly and naturally - perfectly done.

Denise wrote: "but you're undoing all my work ..."


It's a talent 🤣

Joeera, when you make your completion post please make sure you squeeze in "Bonus Earned - 3 books in same series" somewhere. Thanks!