tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post581677629123611449..comments2023-10-07T11:55:47.724-04:00Comments on A Reader of Fictions: Review: SidekickedChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-16216661622244859202013-07-02T11:01:34.272-04:002013-07-02T11:01:34.272-04:00Totally thought I knew what was going down and I w...Totally thought I knew what was going down and I was wrong! Defeated by a middle grade. *sighs sadly* Ooh, this was my first WPP book, I think. Happy day!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-60576410674995628342013-07-01T16:37:54.580-04:002013-07-01T16:37:54.580-04:00I'm so pumped to read this one, and I'm ex...I'm so pumped to read this one, and I'm extra excited after knowing that you were unable to predict the twists and turns. I love an action-packed superhero story, and I'm a sucker for just about everything WPP prints, so of course I think I'll enjoy this one as much as you!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416898799044848769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-76850244751308383992013-07-01T10:36:09.197-04:002013-07-01T10:36:09.197-04:00When you want something lighter and cuter than you...When you want something lighter and cuter than your usual fare, this will be perfect!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-63360879060064657052013-07-01T10:30:50.848-04:002013-07-01T10:30:50.848-04:00I am awesome at timing. I was afraid this would le...I am awesome at timing. I was afraid this would let me down for some reason, but thankfully it was super fun. Hope you like it too, Micheline!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-85446241487413950282013-07-01T10:25:13.007-04:002013-07-01T10:25:13.007-04:00*highfives**highfives*Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-7105908178103856022013-07-01T10:15:14.232-04:002013-07-01T10:15:14.232-04:00Haha, I would call you shallow, but then pot kettl...Haha, I would call you shallow, but then pot kettle and all of that.<br /><br />This one quite impressed me. I'm always thrilled when a middle grade story's plot isn't telegraphed to me. I mean, yeah, kids haven't read as much, but I think they deserve intricate plots too, if not to Memento levels or something. Plus, I've been reading adult novels since I was in the middle grade age group, so they need a wide range of reading levels to meet their needs. Just because you're 12 and CAN read adult books doesn't mean that you shouldn't get to read about kids your own age too.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-11047435491026017452013-06-29T21:12:36.733-04:002013-06-29T21:12:36.733-04:00It sounds too good to pass it on! :) Adding it to ...It sounds too good to pass it on! :) Adding it to my wishlist.kara-karina@Nocturnal Book Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11262585710463536717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-9809578604427459412013-06-25T17:25:44.600-04:002013-06-25T17:25:44.600-04:00Oh yay - I *just* found out about this one not lon...Oh yay - I *just* found out about this one not long ago on Pinterest so I got excited when I saw you review it :D I love super-heroes so this sounds like just the kind of book I'd seriously enjoy! Especially one that has humor, action PLUS such a rich & intense plot full of surprises! Sign me up!! Thanks for the brilliant review Michelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220874121683955988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-40320120352697051412013-06-24T20:17:12.212-04:002013-06-24T20:17:12.212-04:00Sold. Going on my TBR list right now.Sold. Going on my TBR list right now.Shelver506https://www.blogger.com/profile/01766003186139844901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-23814551250581607232013-06-24T15:34:12.274-04:002013-06-24T15:34:12.274-04:00Call me shallow but this book's cover had me a...Call me shallow but this book's cover had me at 'hello'. It is just too cute for words.<br /><br />In all seriousness though, this book sounds like great fun and precisely the sort of thing I would enjoy! Like you, I have a weakness for superhero stories, and I love some of the concepts you touched on this review. The idea sounds really inventive and I had to giggle at Drew's idea for a catchphrase. With great power comes great responsibility - The responsibility to come up with a memorable line that people will be quoting for years to come! :P<br /><br />While I often enjoy middle grade, it can have a tendency to be a little predictable and basic, and I'm excited by the idea that <i>Sidekicked</i> really subverted your expectations and wasn't dumbed-down for the lowest common denominator. I was always looking for books that would challenge me when I was younger and I think Anderson's story will appeal to a much wider audience because he writes with more than with simply children in mind. That's quite rare for the genre aimed at this age group and makes me all the more excited to read this book.<br /><br />Thanks for the great review! It was a true pleasure to read and I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed this book :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03122190709903711075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-37967042394200592752013-06-24T11:29:11.947-04:002013-06-24T11:29:11.947-04:00It is SO cute! :) I'd not heard anything about...It is SO cute! :) I'd not heard anything about it, but I won a giveaway and got to pick from their inventory and I was all HELLO COVER.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-61444902178268514482013-06-24T11:27:12.562-04:002013-06-24T11:27:12.562-04:00The cover is totes adorbs! It's a middle grade...The cover is totes adorbs! It's a middle grade, but I really do think it was sophisticated and one to be enjoyed by older readers.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-84488388875239184572013-06-24T11:25:18.685-04:002013-06-24T11:25:18.685-04:00Gasp!! I HAVE to have this!! So glad you reviewed ...Gasp!! I HAVE to have this!! So glad you reviewed it b/c I hadn't heard a thing about this one and it's totally up my alley.Romily Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931999545802386394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-33663707879583834152013-06-24T11:20:37.206-04:002013-06-24T11:20:37.206-04:00THAT COVER. And the first line of the blurb - ha! ...THAT COVER. And the first line of the blurb - ha! Drew sounds like a great protagonist, and kind of reminds me of Percy Jackson, for some reason. Must be the humor. I'm not one to read MG books, but Jenni got it right: this book sounds kickass. I might give it a go sometime!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-11729093615583008542013-06-24T10:19:29.801-04:002013-06-24T10:19:29.801-04:00This sounds so fun!!! I love when a book is able t...This sounds so fun!!! I love when a book is able to surprise me too so I think I would really enjoy this one! Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669564557768319285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-58641859156758651472013-06-24T10:14:52.437-04:002013-06-24T10:14:52.437-04:00This sounds like such a fun read, and side-kicks a...This sounds like such a fun read, and side-kicks are cool! Great review, I am a fan of superheroes too! Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-20870471921937446272013-06-24T09:13:32.384-04:002013-06-24T09:13:32.384-04:00There is a bit of romance, but it's totally mg...There is a bit of romance, but it's totally mg-appropriate. It's mostly a crush, with a teensy bit of innocent kissing. Haha.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-90823062895519134632013-06-24T09:12:13.061-04:002013-06-24T09:12:13.061-04:00This sounds so good! I love that it was able to su...This sounds so good! I love that it was able to surprise you so much, and no mention of romance *throws confetti* I like how you mention that the girl sidekick is the strongest, that is definitely kick ass. Me want this!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10714782276296445149noreply@blogger.com