tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post4994124607925080674..comments2023-10-07T11:55:47.724-04:00Comments on A Reader of Fictions: Twilight and Shadow - Howard ShoreChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-13826332431545852102013-04-14T10:32:22.927-04:002013-04-14T10:32:22.927-04:00I'm finally listening to this and you are so r...I'm finally listening to this and you are so right in All The Things! *dies*Kayla Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063162666132410730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-14196057868350053612012-07-31T12:06:55.512-04:002012-07-31T12:06:55.512-04:00I am totally with you on that. At first I was all ...I am totally with you on that. At first I was all 'I see what you're up to Darkling,' but then I was conflicted.<br /><br />Intellectually, I know Mal is the right choice, and he is a pretty great guy, womanizing at the opening aside. However, the Darkling...he's just...WANT.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-82089656114042624762012-07-31T12:03:13.126-04:002012-07-31T12:03:13.126-04:00I read the book and I have to agree with you about...I read the book and I have to agree with you about the reviews of it being SO hyped up, and I was a little hesitant to read this, but this was 10 times better than I expected it to be. The Darkling was pretty suspicious since he first made his appearance. Halfway through the novel, when there was that huge plot twist and everything changed, I just didn't know what to do. I can't choose a team. I cared for all of the characters. The wait for the next book is going to be a long one. I fell in love with Leigh's writing and have to get my own copy of the book.Stephanie T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17960662642192822739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-9363074507062062372012-06-13T21:26:39.281-04:002012-06-13T21:26:39.281-04:00I totally agree about the villains. If anything, I...I totally agree about the villains. If anything, I wanted to know more about them than about the good guys! Although I loved them too. :-DChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-81184576860331056742012-06-13T21:10:24.592-04:002012-06-13T21:10:24.592-04:00I love the world that the author has created it su...I love the world that the author has created it sucks you in from start to finish. What I really appreciated about this book was that it kept me guessing and it had several shockers that I did not see coming. The author also had a way of making you love all the characters even the villans. This is a must read.Belgiehttp://rantofimitation.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-28101965993775928012012-06-13T00:47:28.410-04:002012-06-13T00:47:28.410-04:00Fantasy is awesome. I've been into it for...we...Fantasy is awesome. I've been into it for...well, a long time. My favorites are when you can see the characters maturing throughout the story. That's why I love the manga Fruitsbasket so much, which really is a random transition, but I don't care because it's my blog and I'm sleepy!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-61084831422388637202012-06-13T00:46:16.817-04:002012-06-13T00:46:16.817-04:00Haha, your list must be going crazy so far this mo...Haha, your list must be going crazy so far this month! I'm not quite THAT picky. :-p<br /><br />That's awesome, though! Makes my evening!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-34838628525235429432012-06-13T00:43:10.358-04:002012-06-13T00:43:10.358-04:00When you rate books higher than a 3, I immediately...When you rate books higher than a 3, I immediately move them higher up on my list. :-PKayla Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063162666132410730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-66028856663637791772012-06-12T16:18:51.982-04:002012-06-12T16:18:51.982-04:00This sounds like a great read! Like you, I'm i...This sounds like a great read! Like you, I'm interested that this is set in a Russia-like setting and I've been really into fantasy lately. I'm especially interested in this novel because I love heroines that show growth. Thanks for the awesome review!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803751424984029342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-55912276029560136362012-06-11T15:36:03.022-04:002012-06-11T15:36:03.022-04:00You were right! This is why I listen to your recom...You were right! This is why I listen to your recommendations when you specifically tell me. We don't always see eye to eye, but you know what I like, haha.<br /><br />I buy ones I get digitally fairly often. Digital copies mean nothing to me. I don't feel like I own a book unless it's sitting pretty on my shelf.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-61973655284492050102012-06-11T15:35:04.215-04:002012-06-11T15:35:04.215-04:00I totally missed this comment before. So glad I fo...I totally missed this comment before. So glad I found it!<br /><br />Anyway, I don't want to be the one to cross the overhype line, but I loved it. I know that some people have had issues with the Russian elements not being accurate, but I'm not especially bothered, since it's Russian-based fantasy. Whatevs to me, although their points are valid.<br /><br />Some people had trouble with the characters initially. Again, I see where they're coming from, but I liked Alina right away. Mal took me some time to connect to, but I think that may have been by design. <br /><br />Hope you like it!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-47869487647202707202012-06-10T22:14:23.797-04:002012-06-10T22:14:23.797-04:00I knew you'd love this one! I actually went an...I knew you'd love this one! I actually went and bought my own copy that's not a digital freebie that I got from Net Galley. I rarely buy books now that I get for free digitally. But this one, I know I will read again. It's definitely one of my favorites of the year so far.Norihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07991072472141788180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-9459340602199335062012-06-10T13:40:28.019-04:002012-06-10T13:40:28.019-04:00GREAT review! I am so incredibly excited for Shado...GREAT review! I am so incredibly excited for Shadow and Bone. Leigh will be here on Wednesday as part of the Fierce Reads tour and I will _finally_ have this gorgeous book in my grubby hands :-) <br /><br />I agree about uber-hype books. I always worry. Sometimes I'm pleasantly surprised; more often than not, I'm disappointed. Thankfully, it sounds like Shadow and Bone will surpass my expectations!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts :-)Blook Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17633937949671185436noreply@blogger.com