Journal Entry 1 by Kyrissaean from Littleton, New Hampshire USA on Friday, March 14, 2008

This was really good! I was planning on reading these stories one a night before bed, but they got gobbled up a bit quicker then expected. You never know with anthologies, and short stories aren't always my thing, but great collection! They all fit nicely with the theme and each one was engaging right from the start. Not a bad apple in the bunch!

But as usual with short stories, I want more! Only the second story, The Corsage, seemed really like it had nowhere else to go. (And as usual, I marvel at silly bad use of the three magic wishes. Really, put some thought into these things, people!) The rest of them seemed like they could easily have made the base of a yummy novel! Kim Harrison's Madison Avery and the Dim Reaper actually seemed like it was an excerpt from a larger story -- so much so that I was a little dumfounded when I turned a page and there was nothing else. It left me feeling like I was hanging at the end of a chapter break instead of the end of a story. No real conclusion at all!

It's hard to pick a favorite -- The Exterminator's Daughter and Kiss and Tell are probably vying for first place, but all five stories are up there.



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May is prime prom season, you know. So of course this just had to be tucked away for my May Day Partner! Dressed, ready, and off too....Canada!

:Insert nonchalant whistle:

Heeheee!

 

Journal Entry 2 by Lemonitsa from Montréal, Québec Canada on Thursday, May 01, 2008

Today on BookObsessed we celebrated May Day by having a fun Exchange. We were 36 participants from all over the world :)

When I opened my package from my May Day Fairy (last night soon after midnight, because I couldn't hold out 'til the morning!) I found this lovely anthology. w00t! A wishlist book and I am looking forward to reading it very much.

Thank you, Kyri!!!
smooches! 

Journal Entry 3 by Lemonitsa from Montréal, Québec Canada on Sunday, January 04, 2009

I finished reading this lovely anthology sometime during the last 2 weeks of December. I really enjoyed it! I also agree with Kyri. My fave story out of the five was The Exterminator's Daughter and I really wish that Kim Harrison's story was a novel that kept on going!

This was a great collection and I thank Kyri for sending it my way! *hug*

I will probably add it to a VBB this year so I can share it with others who like paranormal stories!

(finished) 

Journal Entry 4 by Lemonitsa from Montréal, Québec Canada on Wednesday, January 07, 2009

added to the Paranormal VBB @ BookObsessed in Round 31 :)

ETA (Jan 16th) Tribefan chose this lovely book today! yay! 

Journal Entry 5 by Lemonitsa at Paranormal VBB, BookObsessed Swap -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, January 22, 2009

Released 3 yrs ago (1/20/2009 UTC) at Paranormal VBB, BookObsessed Swap -- Controlled Releases

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Off to Tribefan! 

Journal Entry 6 by Tribefan from Lakemore, Ohio USA on Sunday, January 25, 2009

Wow! That was fast! Arrived safe and sound! Thanks for sending! 

Journal Entry 7 by Tribefan at Lakemore, Ohio USA on Monday, January 24, 2011

Fantastic bunch of stories! Perfect for vacation reading! Thanks for sharing!

reserved for appa 

Journal Entry 8 by Tribefan at BookObsessed VBB, BookObsessed Swap -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, March 19, 2011

Released 1 yr ago (3/19/2011 UTC) at BookObsessed VBB, BookObsessed Swap -- Controlled Releases

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Bookcrossing: n. the practice of leaving a book in a public place to be picked up and read by others, who then do likewise.
- from the Concise Oxford English Dictionary

Welcome to BookCrossing!

Thank you for picking up this book. Please make a journal entry on the BookCrossing site (www.bookcrossing.com) to let me know that this book has found a good home with you. You may choose to remain anonymous or to join (its free). If you join, please consider indicating that you were referred by Tribefan. I hope you enjoy the book. You can make another journal entry with your comments when you’ve finished reading. Whenever you’re ready to send it on its way, make a journal entry if you are giving or sending this book to a known person, or release notes if you are leaving it “in the wild” again for anyone to catch. Then watch its journey. You’ll be alerted by e-mail each time someone makes another journal entry. It’s all confidential (you’re known only by your screen name and no one is ever given your e-mail address), free, and spam-free. 

Journal Entry 9 by Tribefan at BookObsessed VBB, BookObsessed Swap -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, March 19, 2011

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A BookObsessed VBB going to appaloosatb. Enjoy! 

Journal Entry 10 by appaloosatb at Rochester, Minnesota USA on Tuesday, April 12, 2011

As my life has gotten more crazy and I've been working 80-hour-weeks, I find myself turning more and more to "fluff" reads. This looks like it will fit the bill!  

Journal Entry 11 by appaloosatb at Rochester, Minnesota USA on Monday, May 30, 2011

Books usually sit on my shelf for a long time, but I snatched this up almost as soon as it arrived. What a fun read!