SOS: Serious Overload of Series discussion

Team #3
Captain: Kari

Members:
Kari
Aurialis
Louise
Tatenisha

Just a Hop, Skip & Click Away
Happy Reading!

Shelf Announcements ~ Check for the latest shelf announcement & review the requirements for each shelf
Captain's Log ~ Share team's card after you've stamped it
Ok to Stamp? ~ Request ok to stamp your bingo card
Discussions ~ Throughout the game, head here to chat with other players & shelf chant til your heart's content
Bingo Rules ~ Rules of the game
Free Space Rules ~ Where to look when pickin' your free space book
Bingo FAQ ~ Don't hesitate! If you have a question, let us know.

Hiya, Team Caps! Thanks for volunteering to guide your team through a round of BookShelf Bingo!

Your job, should you choose to accept it, will require a few things:
1 ~ Be our go-to person should we have any questions about your team
2 ~ Organize your teammate's weekly reads for each shelf/category so that the BSB Ninjas can quickly and easily verify and approve your stamp request(s)
2a ~ Create a master list in a post (preferably on the first page of your team's thread) and update it weekly or as often as necessary
2b ~ Post your team's stats on the Request to Stamp thread
2c ~ Upon verification, stamp your team's card
2d ~ Share a link to your team's freshly stamped card on the Captain's Log
3 ~ Encourage and motivate your team (you may also ask to borrow Judithe's whip whenever necessary)
4 ~ Post regularly to ensure your team is communicating and on track each week
4a ~ Send them a PM and friendly poke if they haven't posted at least once a week, noted their book choice, and/or appear to have dropped out of webspace
5 ~ Send us a PM (Steph or Sandra) should you need us for any reason throughout the game

Link to print a copy of your bingo card: https://bingobaker.com/#67ba4197fdb96b6b

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Changing this thread to become the master post list:

Free Space: COMPLETE
Kari - The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren, March 5 2025, 4 stars, Kari Free Space review
Louise -Waifs and Strays by Helen Harper, March 17 2023, 3 stars, Louise Free Space Review
Tatenisha - Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren, March 12 2025, 3 stars, Tatenisha Free Space Review



Shelf 1 Valentine/Vampire COMPLETE
Kari - Stitches and Witches by Nancy Warren , March 6 2025, 4 stars, Kari Vampire Review
Louise - Ghost Town by Rachel Caine, March 13 2025, 3 stars, Louise Vampire Review
Tatenisha - Skin Trade by Laurel K. Hamilton, March 8 2025, 4 stars, Tatenisha Vampire Review



Shelf 2: Key/Kindle Unlimited COMPLETE
Kari - Crochet and Cauldrons by Nancy Warren, March 10 2025, 3 stars, Kari Kindle Unlimited Review
Louise - Keystone by Dannika Dark, March 11 2025, 4 stars, Louise Kindle Unlimited Review
Tatenisha - The Stopover by T.L Swan, March 12 2025, 3 stars, Tatenisha Kindle Unlimited Review



Shelf 3: Boyfriend/Booktok COMPLETE
Kari - Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan, March 23 2025, 4 stars, Kari Booktok Review
Louise - The Alien's Ransom by Ella Maven, March 14 2025, 2 stars, Louise Boyfriend/Booktok Review
Tatenisha - The Takeover by T.L. Swan, March 18 2025, 3 stars, Tatenisha Boyfriend/Booktok Review



Shelf 4: One & Only/Owned COMPLETE
Kari - Stockings and Spells by Nancy Warren, March 23 2025, 3 stars, Kari Owned Review
Louise - Hopeless by Colleen Hoover, March 21 2025, 4 stars, Louise One and Only/ Owned Review
Tatenisha - Silver Bastard by Joanna Wylde, March 27 2025, 4 stars, Tatenisha One and Only/ Owned Review



Shelf 5: Galentine/Guilty Pleasure COMPLETE
Kari - Neon Gods by Katee Robert, April 2 2025, 2 stars, Kari Galentine/Guilty Pleasure Review
Louise - Embrace by Jessica Shirvington, April 10, 2025, 4 stars, Louise Galentine/Guilty Pleasure Review
Tatenisha - Pretty Reckless by L.J. Shen, March 31 2025, 3 stars, Tatenisha Galentine/Guilty Pleasure Review



Shelf 6: Mate/Made Me Cry COMPLETE
Kari - Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan, April 27, 2025, 3 stars, Kari Mate/Made Me Cry Review
Louise - The Shallows by Holly Craig, April 20, 2025, 5 stars, Louise Mate/Made Me Cry Review
Tatenisha - House Mate by Leah Brunner, April 10, 2025, 3 stars, Tatenisha Mate/Made Me Cry Review



Shelf 7: Quirky/Queen COMPLETE
Kari - Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, April 19 2025, 3 stars, Kari Quirky/Queen Review
Louise - The Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johnson, April 16, 2025, 4 stars, Louise Quirky/Queen Review
Tatenisha - The Sinful King by Claire Contreras, April 19 2025, 3 stars, Tatenisha Quirky/Queen Review



Shelf 8: X/Z eXcited or Zealous COMPLETE
Kari - Vengeful by Victoria E. Schwab, May 11 2025, 3 stars, Kari X/Z Review
Louise - The Ops Room girls by Vicki Beeby, April 29 2025, 4 stars, Louise X/Z Review
Tatenisha - The Cruel Prince by Holly Black, April 25, 2025, 3 stars, Tatenisha X/Z Review



Shelf 9: Anniversary/Alpha Male COMPLETE
Kari - Dark Lover by J.R. Ward, May 5 2025, 4 stars, Kari Anniversary/Alpha Male Review
Louise - Cress by Marissa Meyer, April 30 2025, 4 stars, Louise Anniversary/Alpha Male Review
Tatenisha - Carter Reed by Tijan, May 3 2025, 4 stars, Tatenisha Anniversary/Alpha Male Review



Shelf 10: Secret Admirer/Series to Finish COMPLETE
Kari - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, May 6 2025, 2 stars, Kari Secret Admirer/Series to Finish Review
Louise - Winter by Marissa Meyer, May 7 2025, 5 stars, Louise Secret Admirer/Series to Finish Review
Tatenisha - The Secrets That Find Us by M. N. Forgy, May 8 2025, 4 stars, Tatenisha Secret Admirer/Series to Finish Review



Shelf 11: Happy/Humorous or Infatuation/In Death COMPLETE
Kari - Naked in Death by J. D. Robb, May 14 2025, 4 stars, Kari Happy/Humorous/Infatuation/In Death Review
Louise - The Happy List by Briar Prescott, May 14 2025, 3 stars, Louise Happy/Humorous/Infatuation/In Death Review
Tatenisha - Pucked by Helena Hunting, May 12 2025, 4 stars, Tatenisha Happy/Humorous/Infatuation/In Death Review



Shelf 12: Relationship/Romance, PNR, SFR, Romantasy
Kari - Kiss of Deception by Mary Pearson, May 18 2025, 4 stars, Kari Romantasy Review
Louise - Last Breath by Rachel Caine
Tatenisha - The King by J. R. Ward

Some fun ideas that are themed, quantum coven, interdimensional bookworms, threes company?

I would prefer not to be captain, my work schedule is pretty aggressive.

Excited for the first shelf! I just finished Fourth Wing so I'll probably start Iron Flame since the main character is named Violet.... And I need to know what happens next!!!

I've messaged both Aurialis & Louise.

Hi both, I’m away until Monday but will look to see what I have available. I would rather not Captain I’ve had a lot to deal with the past few weeks.

Sandra wrote: "I've messaged both Aurialis & Louise."

I'm assuming no reply from Aurialis? Based on Louise's reply and not having a 3rd team mate check in yet I'll start doing some of the captain stuff, I changed one of the threads above to become the master list so it is easy to find.

I've let Steph know that Aurialis hasn't show up, despite me messaging her. I've also added you to the Captains list Kari.

We'll get back to you on a 3rd player.

Thanks Sandra!

So, now start thinking of team names.

Team, what about the Arcane Trio?

Sounds good. Karl. I’m back tomorrow evening to properly check my books

Hi ladies, I'm working on a standby player for y'all to sub for Aurialis. You should have a third soon. 😊

Hi y’all. Tatenisha will be joining your team. She’ll check in soon.

Sounds good! I think for now can we name ourselves Arcane Trio? We can change later if needed.

Louise did you pick your book for shelf 1? I've just about finished reading my first book

Hello all

Added the team name, and welcome Tatenisha :)

Welcome Tatenisha! Happy to have you on the team

Glad to be here.

Tatenisha, Free Space & Shelf 1 V have been called.

Next shelf is due tomorrow.

Welcome Tatenisha

Hey, I have yet to choose my free space but am working on that one

Selection Post
Shelf 1: Vampire
by Laurell K. Hamilton
How Fits: Shelved 254 times as Vampire
Pages: 486

Thanks! I'm on work travel until tomorrow so I'll update the master post tomorrow evening. I didn't pack my personal laptop.

Selection Post
Shelf 0: Free Space

Waifs And Strays by Helen Harper
Pages: 300
How It Fits:,SOS BOM March

Selection Post
Shelf 1: Vampires

Ghost Town by Rachel Caine
Pages: 335
How It Fits: MPG Vampires

I'll update official when I'm reunited with my laptop, but I finished my free space book!

Shelf: free space
Title: the vampire knitting club
Date completed : March 4 2025
Rating: 4 stars
Review: I thought this was a cute cozy mystery. It did make vampires pretty tame, so it required some mental reframing compared to the traditional portrayal of vampires but I found it to be a quick and fun read and will be continuing the series.

Travel has not gone as planned today, I already had about 5 hours of flying but there have been delays. The good news is that I finished another book with all this spare time that was forced on me!

Shelf: vampires
Title: Stitches and Witches (Vampire knitting club #2)
Rating: 4 stars
Review: again a fast cute read, but the romance options for this series are odd. The FMC has two options who are both rather... Lackluster? I'm not reading it for the romance aspect so willing to overlook.

Sad the flying has been disrupted, but glad you've got access to reading!!

Ended up being a long day, got home hours later than planned but I did eventually made it. I have added everyone's picks for each shelf that have been posted to date, also added the new shelf that was just called: key/kindle-unlimited.

It's kind of nice that so far I've been able to make all the shelfs work to just keep coasting on through the same series. I suspect I won't be able to make it fit much longer though.

Kari, don't forget to add your details to the books you've read, on the master list. ie date, rating & link to your review :)

Selection Post
Shelf 2: Key/Kindle Unlimited
by T.L. Swan
How Fits: Found on GR Kindle Unlimited Shelf
Pages: 525

Sandra wrote: "Kari, don't forget to add your details to the books you've read, on the master list. ie date, rating & link to your review :)"

Thanks Sandra, I think I updated it all. This is the first time I've done bingo with this group since 2012 so I had been hoping not to jump back into captain right away, let me know if there's anything else to make your and Steph's lives easier :)

Tatenisha wrote: "Selection Post
Shelf 2: Key/Kindle Unlimited
by T.L. Swan
How Fits: Found on GR Kindle Unlimited Shelf
Pages: 525"

Updated in the master thread. Happy reading!

Kari wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Kari, don't forget to add your details to the books you've read, on the master list. ie date, rating & link to your review :)"

Thanks Sandra, I think I updated it all. This is the f..."

Kari, it looks all good to me :D

And thanks for stepping up!

After a hectic start to the month I am now getting back into my reading.

Selection Post
Shelf: Key

Keystone by Dannika Dark
Pages: 350
How It Fits: Key in title

Hi, I am sorry for the delay in checking in and disruption it caused. I see that the team has been restructured, and wish you all luck! My deepest apologies for not being able to honor my commitment. Best, A.

Sorry you missed out Aurialis, look out for the next Bingo, later in the year.

Completion Post:
Shelf 1: Vampire
by Laurell K. Hamilton
Date Completed: 3/8/2025
Rating 4 Stars
Review:
This book was better than I expected. Anita receives a package and goes to Vegas. She not only has to fight for her life from the monsters she must also fight for her reputation and to be included with the police and SWAT. There is yet again plenty of sex and all these creatures coming after her that could have not happened if she would only be fully marked by her Vampire.

Thank you! I will keep an eye out for it.

Sorry it didn't work out Aurialis but no worries, life happens!

Congrats Tatenisha on the finish! I'll get the master post updated after work tonight!

I also finished the my Kindle Unlimited selection, I'll get the review up tonight but I am all caught up for the next shelf announcement

Selection Post
Shelf: Free Space
by Christina Lauren
Pages: 345
How Fits: Found on SOS Best of Series Audiobookks

Completion Post
Shelf 2: Key/Kindle Unlimited
by T.L. Swan
Date Completed: 3/12/2025
Rating: 3 Stars
Review:
After being upgraded due to an incident at the airport, Emily is sitting next to her dream man and they talk and talk until an unexpected stopover. They have one hot night and don't see each other again for 12 months. Now she is working at his company and they are still attracted to each other. He sees something he wants and goes after it but is not ready to commit. When things hit the fan, he decides that she is not what he needs in his life and breaks her heart. Now he has to grovel to get the woman that everyone knows he needs and deserves.

I’ve finished my Key book and will get my review up tonight

Completion Post:

Shelf 2: Kindle Unlimited
Crochet and Cauldrons by Nancy Warren
Finished 3/10/25
3 stars
Review: While I'm enjoying the characters, the story in this one fell really flat for me. There is a major mystery where you aren't supposed to know who the big bad is diguised as, and I picked it out the second they walked onto the scene. I'm not sure if it was meant to be glaringly obvious, but it was glaringly obvious. Still a fun read, but not as mysterious as it could have been.

Updated:
- Tatenisha's completions for kindle unlimited and vampire reads.
- Kari completion for kindle unlimited read.
-Tatenisha free space selection
- New shelf that was announced, Boyfriend or GR Booktok.

We are almost ready to request our first stamp! Woo hoo!