tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post1809179606137798532..comments2023-10-07T11:55:47.724-04:00Comments on A Reader of Fictions: The Tension and the Terror - Straylight RunChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-54407766167514360052012-09-04T08:51:24.871-04:002012-09-04T08:51:24.871-04:00Other reviewers have had some different issues. Th...Other reviewers have had some different issues. The romance is questionable, but the concept worked for me. It really depends how you feel about her world building, I think.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-55794825332364739112012-09-04T08:50:47.705-04:002012-09-04T08:50:47.705-04:00Oooh. No Safety in Numbers. I want to read that on...Oooh. No Safety in Numbers. I want to read that one at some point.<br /><br />That's awesome that you and your daughter have similar taste. I've been getting my mom into young adult fiction lately. :-pChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-11739900863946998582012-08-31T22:14:54.641-04:002012-08-31T22:14:54.641-04:00I'm hoping to pick up a copy of DEFIANCE from ...I'm hoping to pick up a copy of DEFIANCE from my store this week, and I'm so nervous. Like you, I'm head-over-heels for the cover, and I'm terrified that I won't like the book! If the POV is the only big problem, I think I'll be okay. Thanks for a great review!Shelver506https://www.blogger.com/profile/01766003186139844901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-2220905820884123742012-08-31T22:07:12.530-04:002012-08-31T22:07:12.530-04:00I think so, too! I've read some great books wi...I think so, too! I've read some great books with multiple POVs, some not so great (currently reading No Safety In Numbers w/mult POV - the verdict is still out, we'll have to see how it goes lol).<br /><br />Anyhoo, my daughter and I are both eager to read Defiance, glad you really liked it *YAY*. She's going to Barnes & Noble tomorrow, and I'm curious to see if she'll pick up a copy ;DM.A.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14924439808069320143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-12323064542120243502012-08-14T08:26:04.230-04:002012-08-14T08:26:04.230-04:00She might be! I don't know for sure, because I...She might be! I don't know for sure, because I'm really not good at recognizing people, but they look similar!<br /><br />I think multiple POVs are just hit or miss in general. I think they're fantabulous when they work, but are often done poorly. Hope you enjoy!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-22251119265750685672012-08-14T06:57:58.180-04:002012-08-14T06:57:58.180-04:00This one has been on my radar too! She's the s...This one has been on my radar too! She's the same cover model as Angelfire...right? o.o<br /><br />The plot does sound interesting but multiple POVs? They are usually a hit or miss for me. All in all I can't wait for it to be released. ;)Lynn K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14974693610086106412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-34434411958421543102012-08-07T16:29:35.642-04:002012-08-07T16:29:35.642-04:00This one does at least look like she might have a ...This one does at least look like she might have a teensy bit of muscle, but, yeah, I bet Rachel would have way more meat on her bones, since she's been doing warrior training all of her life.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-21576636215083455452012-08-07T16:26:04.719-04:002012-08-07T16:26:04.719-04:00My only complaint is that she is a bit too thin, b...My only complaint is that she <i>is</i> a bit too thin, but cover models don't come in Normal size. *sigh*Kayla Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063162666132410730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-23189086908180077372012-08-07T16:24:15.389-04:002012-08-07T16:24:15.389-04:00The cover is SO PRETTY. I love it so much. I wante...The cover is SO PRETTY. I love it so much. I wanted to read it, but as soon as I saw the cover I HAD TO HAVE IT NOW.<br /><br />The Cursed One was pretty cool. Look forward to that.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-35286620006519875632012-08-07T15:47:24.314-04:002012-08-07T15:47:24.314-04:00This is another book cover win for me! I wanted to...This is another book cover win for me! I wanted to read the book before I saw the cover, but I'll be honest - it's what sold it for me. :-D<br /><br />Yes, I just kinda skimmed the review so I don't spoil too much for myself. I'm excited about the Cursed One - I love cool monsters.Kayla Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063162666132410730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-8845386436748976472012-08-05T10:45:19.341-04:002012-08-05T10:45:19.341-04:00THAT VIDEO IS SO CREEPY.
I've heard Wolf'...THAT VIDEO IS SO CREEPY.<br /><br />I've heard Wolf's Gift was awful.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-27589512947518220692012-08-05T02:27:19.171-04:002012-08-05T02:27:19.171-04:00This is the first time I've heard that Anne Ri...This is the first time I've heard that Anne Rice wrote erotic Sleeping Beauty books. I still need to read Interview with a Vampire someday...and I have her Wolf's Gift book sitting on my bookshelf for months.<br /><br />50 Shades of Blue: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKWIqRAW_WILilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540910005642018594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-21135603801325560472012-08-04T10:22:18.364-04:002012-08-04T10:22:18.364-04:00Yeah, I've seen some reviewers liking that one...Yeah, I've seen some reviewers liking that one, but I really just don't have any interest in anything leaping on that bandwagon. Well, actually, I am kind of curious about the erotic Sleeping Beauty books by Anne Rice from way back that are being repubbed because they think the public is ready for them now.<br /><br />...?<br /><br />Man, I would just ignore them. I didn't promise them anything, so they have no reason to spaz on me.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-60783482527954930222012-08-04T05:47:37.258-04:002012-08-04T05:47:37.258-04:00FIFTY SHADES SPIN-OFF?!?! EWWW.
I know there was ...FIFTY SHADES SPIN-OFF?!?! EWWW.<br /><br />I know there was a spoof or something that came out days ago. I saw it on Goodreads and I heard it was on Netgalley too, it sounded legit and hilarious (but really, even the original book sounds absurdly hilarious from the reviews I've read/watched). Fifty Shames of Earl Grey or something.<br /><br />On the other hand, I loved Funny or Die's spoof of it with Selena Gomez: Fifty Shades of Blue.<br />I have a girl-crush on Selena.<br /><br />Sometimes I don't know if the author will think I'm rude if I don't respond. The thought of another Caroll Bryant? scares me.Lilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540910005642018594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-66089259072838782502012-08-03T15:06:59.501-04:002012-08-03T15:06:59.501-04:00I haven't read Lolita yet, but I really want t...I haven't read Lolita yet, but I really want to. I read the first page at a friend's house once while I was waiting for her to do something and it was GORGEOUS. I think I'm going to love it.<br /><br />The handcuffs one. Oy. So many.<br /><br />I got a review request for a Fifty Shades spinoff book. I loled for like a half hour and didn't respond.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-47572367161910017162012-08-03T15:02:15.653-04:002012-08-03T15:02:15.653-04:00Ah! Humbert Humbert from Lolita! He may be a pedop...Ah! Humbert Humbert from Lolita! He may be a pedophile, but that guy's way with words...<br /><br />Ok..it wasn't Fifty Shades of Grey that made me think of a crime thriller, it was Fifty Shades Freed. I get the covers mixed up.<br />HA! CUFFLINKS! That Bared to You book that claims to be the next 50 Shades of Grey or something. It actually kinda saddens that they are piggybacking off of 50 Shades' fame.Lilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540910005642018594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-49608461350449948932012-08-03T14:35:17.953-04:002012-08-03T14:35:17.953-04:00I love both, so I'm happy either way. I do lov...I love both, so I'm happy either way. I do love the freedom of fantasy. It has to have laws, but they can be ANYTHING! :-D<br /><br />This cover = my favorite.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-59218104157763996552012-08-03T14:33:08.465-04:002012-08-03T14:33:08.465-04:00Hahaha. You know, like, you want to punch them BUT...Hahaha. You know, like, you want to punch them BUT also want to finish the book, rather than like Babbitt for example where I mostly just wanted to kill him in nasty ways and his book too.<br /><br />Bahahaha. Enchanted, Inc. is awesomesauce!<br /><br />WHAT? Actually, I guess I see that. James Bond DID wear a lot of ties. The covers don't really make sense. I love seeing the imitation covers come out. LOOK AT THESE SEXY CUFFLINKS!<br /><br />Right? Or Baalboden. Note: The monster may not actually look like that, but in my head it sure does.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-10404078169266384512012-08-03T14:25:19.445-04:002012-08-03T14:25:19.445-04:00I like that Defiance is more fantasy than science ...I like that Defiance is more fantasy than science fiction! Seriously, I am so much more of a fantasy fan. <br /><br />Also? That cover it's very RAWRRRRR. I love it.April (BooksandWine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15268544465552896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-43492155251843933482012-08-03T14:12:22.546-04:002012-08-03T14:12:22.546-04:00Asshole characters that work...*ponders and scratc...Asshole characters that work...*ponders and scratches head*<br />yeah, I'll get back to you on that one.<br /><br />The first one that comes to mind is the dad from Faulkner's As I Lay Dying. NOOOOO!! I forgot his name. I wanted to slap the guy, but then I kinda felt sorry for him since he was just an under-educated country hick, so I kinda forgive him. (Enchanted Inc. is making me use the word "hick" subconsciously!)<br /><br />Now that I think of it when I first saw 50 Shades of Grey, I thought it was some crime thriller. Which might've been somewhat classy...before everyone knew what it was.<br /><br />Yep, that Balrog is one ugly, scary thing. I am glad I am not in Middle Earth.Lilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540910005642018594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-31538338234855905912012-08-03T13:35:07.635-04:002012-08-03T13:35:07.635-04:00No, other than the powerful heroine, the book isn&...No, other than the powerful heroine, the book isn't Hunger Games-ish particularly. I'd say the plot elements made me think more of LOTR and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, plus something with a walled society...Birthmarked maybe?Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-25671893919522834882012-08-03T13:27:55.472-04:002012-08-03T13:27:55.472-04:00Whoop whoop for a redhead. I haven't read the ...Whoop whoop for a redhead. I haven't read the book yetbut it sounds like it would be something I'm interested in. So it's not too hunger games dejavu then? A girl wants to go out of the norm, kick some butt and love on somebody? Will add to goodreads just for the sake of the cover..oh and because of your great review : )aLilLaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09381822631521587783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-44507634425409618562012-08-03T13:15:22.918-04:002012-08-03T13:15:22.918-04:00Yeah, if you can make an asshole character work, R...Yeah, if you can make an asshole character work, RESPECT. A good example is Sam from Before I Fall. At first, it was super painful, because she's awful and totally like my high school nightmare (aka what high school was like), but then you get to watch her grow. <br /><br />Like Georgette Heyer! I totally have been tempted to read those, because CLASSY!<br /><br />Lord of the Rings! Balrog = <a href="http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb57088/lotr/images/1/11/Morgoth's_Balrog.jpg" rel="nofollow">scary fire monster</a> from LOTR.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-79917176280315590272012-08-03T12:04:37.490-04:002012-08-03T12:04:37.490-04:00I agree! Interesting characters (especially messed...I agree! Interesting characters (especially messed up ones) makes me admire the writer so much more.<br /><br />Oh! Or go for the ones with those 1600s paintings, like the covers on Jane Austen novels. CLASSY! Or those 1920s pictures...like they did on a new edition of The Great Gatsby (which also has the same picture as Rules of Civilty's cover, it makes me think Penguin is being cheap.)<br /><br />When I think of Balrog, I think of those on Maple Story. Yes, I played that game in middle school. That stuff was CUTE.Lilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540910005642018594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-91659092650075620162012-08-03T08:49:56.369-04:002012-08-03T08:49:56.369-04:00The focus is definitely on romance, I feel, but th...The focus is definitely on romance, I feel, but there are dystopian elements for sure. I would classify this more as fantasy than science fiction.<br /><br />I have read Ashes. It took me a long time to get into it, but I did like it. Actually, I preferred Bick's contemporary Drowning Instinct.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.com