tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post3467062518206980569..comments2023-11-05T03:22:55.709-08:00Comments on Bookworm1858: ARC Review: Death SwornThe Insouciant Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-16553999354986522862014-02-23T19:16:41.410-08:002014-02-23T19:16:41.410-08:00I think that's how I felt about that book too;...I think that's how I felt about that book too; I wanted to try her writing again since it was a new world but I think my reaction is pretty similar.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-15555798901207371032014-02-23T19:14:35.217-08:002014-02-23T19:14:35.217-08:00I hope you do still give it a chance to blow you a...I hope you do still give it a chance to blow you away-some readers have just adored this title!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-20345768808451591882014-02-23T19:13:52.278-08:002014-02-23T19:13:52.278-08:00I certainly wouldn't urge you to check it out ...I certainly wouldn't urge you to check it out but it's not a horrible fantasy so if you had some time, it could be worth a read. At least it's not too long.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-72872669332483899602014-02-23T19:13:10.527-08:002014-02-23T19:13:10.527-08:00I'm sure I won't remember this by the end ...I'm sure I won't remember this by the end of the year other than the fact that I keep track of all the titles I read. There have been books that have made a much bigger impression on me, both for good and ill.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-2350089745579659262014-02-23T19:11:27.392-08:002014-02-23T19:11:27.392-08:00I hope you love it-it just wasn't the title fo...I hope you love it-it just wasn't the title for me.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-73517885437165541372014-02-23T19:10:27.693-08:002014-02-23T19:10:27.693-08:00I was liking it more as the book progressed but it...I was liking it more as the book progressed but it never recovered that early ground. The dark setting of the caves set a great tone-I'm not sure I fully appreciated that aspect. I do hope they leave the caves because I want to see a bigger world out there.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-9053366638867927822014-02-23T19:07:58.710-08:002014-02-23T19:07:58.710-08:00I've had to do that for several titles recentl...I've had to do that for several titles recently and it does suck. At least when I dislike a book, I have plenty of reasons to list and I have some passion behind my words.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-73123513269322350342014-02-23T19:06:54.592-08:002014-02-23T19:06:54.592-08:00I wasn't that impressed with Mistwood either-j...I wasn't that impressed with Mistwood either-just to warn you!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-87524582770791460142014-02-23T19:06:34.246-08:002014-02-23T19:06:34.246-08:00I'm glad you can see my point of view even tho...I'm glad you can see my point of view even though this book worked better for you than it did for me. I can see so many positives for it but the overall piece doesn't entirely thrill me.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-3244384940593927472014-02-23T19:04:14.990-08:002014-02-23T19:04:14.990-08:00There were times I thought it was ticking up but t...There were times I thought it was ticking up but then something would happen and I would grow less excited about it. I'm pretty sure I want to continue with the series though just to see how all this buildup pans out.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-88863118717658176702014-02-23T16:44:37.031-08:002014-02-23T16:44:37.031-08:00That sounds similar to my reaction to her first bo...That sounds similar to my reaction to her first book. I liked it, and I keep thinking about it, but it seemed like it was missing a little something. Still, given all that and your reaction to this, I think I'll give it a try. Thanks!<br />Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-34549916062544668482014-02-22T07:15:22.392-08:002014-02-22T07:15:22.392-08:00I think I am going to enjoy this from the sounds o...I think I am going to enjoy this from the sounds of it. I'm glad you did. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441774134845678055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-49496674735870980362014-02-21T13:55:06.041-08:002014-02-21T13:55:06.041-08:00I've been looking forward to this but sorry to...I've been looking forward to this but sorry to hear that it didn't completely wow you. brandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-1854208873545414192014-02-21T10:53:48.692-08:002014-02-21T10:53:48.692-08:00The concept of it all sounds fantastic! But the fa...The concept of it all sounds fantastic! But the fact that it didn't blow you away makes me think I should probably skip it. At least for now. I'm glad you still enjoyed it okay though.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-79417050982078133122014-02-20T18:40:07.645-08:002014-02-20T18:40:07.645-08:00I'm reading this one right now and totally agr...I'm reading this one right now and totally agree, I can't really connect with the main character. I feel like it has a lot of potential, but it's not one that I will remember a year from now. Alisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178388552763222269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-5222727698708679582014-02-20T15:01:00.951-08:002014-02-20T15:01:00.951-08:00I'm super excited for this book! I didn't...I'm super excited for this book! I didn't read your review because I like reading reviews after I read the book but I just wanted to say how jealous I am that you got to read it :)Annie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11091995433359750805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-28011768143590016312014-02-20T10:54:28.423-08:002014-02-20T10:54:28.423-08:00I liked this one more than you, I think, Stephanie...I liked this one more than you, I think, Stephanie. But it definitely started slow for me. I grew to like it more and more as it progressed--same with Ileni's character--at first I felt disconnected from her but now I am really looking forward to reading the sequel. I'm also excited that the next book sounds as if it will have a different setting. The caves grew on me too--I liked how the dark, claustrophobic setting set a definite mood and tone in the book--but i'm glad to see that the next book will be different:) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-63109189360055034082014-02-20T08:09:15.099-08:002014-02-20T08:09:15.099-08:00It's so hard to write a review for a book that...It's so hard to write a review for a book that's good, but not anything you're passionate about.Livianiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479932701589363306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-29404478171204442682014-02-20T06:38:34.078-08:002014-02-20T06:38:34.078-08:00I've heard great things about this author, but...I've heard great things about this author, but maybe I'll try her Mistwood series first.<br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts!<br /><a href="http://jenryland.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Jen @ YA Romantics</a><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-8305143075955989752014-02-20T05:34:58.708-08:002014-02-20T05:34:58.708-08:00Great review sweetie :) Aw, I'm sorry you didn...Great review sweetie :) Aw, I'm sorry you didn't love this one. I really, really loved it, hih. But I do understand what you mean :) Thank you for sharing. <3Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-19000366617774606242014-02-20T04:07:54.164-08:002014-02-20T04:07:54.164-08:00I have the same feelings about this book and I bel...I have the same feelings about this book and I believe I rated it 3/3.5 stars. It was good, but not fantastic - and it could have been! With such an interesting promise (and gorgeous blurb :p) this could have been so much better.<br /><br /><a href="http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mel@thedailyprophecy</a> Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.com