tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post1475496803903090971..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: Mystic and Rider by Sharon ShinnKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-80056416264906140822018-09-11T14:30:40.582-04:002018-09-11T14:30:40.582-04:00Easily Boost Your ClickBank Commissions And Traffi...<b>Easily Boost Your ClickBank Commissions And Traffic</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bannerizer.com" rel="nofollow"><b>Bannerizer</b></a> made it easy for you to promote ClickBank products with banners, simply visit <b>Bannerizer</b>, and get the banner codes for your picked ClickBank products or use the <b>Universal ClickBank Banner Rotator Tool</b> to promote all of the available ClickBank products.Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287821785570247118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-11189959414591602512014-06-02T21:23:32.300-04:002014-06-02T21:23:32.300-04:00Aw I loved reading your snippet about your reading...<br />Aw I loved reading your snippet about your reading life! I'm fortunate that no one ever tried to tell me I read too much of the same sort of stuff, but if they did have a criticism about my reading habits growing up, I'm sure it would have been the same. Like you, there's just something so wonderful about fantasies that I just can't find in other genres. At least, not in its entirety.<br /><br />And I've said it before, but I'm glad you're reading more of Shinn's novels. They're lovely. I don't think I've finished this series yet, though, so your review is my wake-up call to get back to it.<br />Lovely review, Keertana!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-56722593910815053092014-06-01T12:01:54.285-04:002014-06-01T12:01:54.285-04:00ha funny, in HS I used to read nothing but fantasy...ha funny, in HS I used to read nothing but fantasy novels and when I met my husband I have introduced him to a lot of good fantasy books because he enjoyed them as well, so I know the feeling. I did finally venture out of my comfort zone as well and found out I liked lots more of other stuff. But you are right, it's nice to go back to something so familiar after a while.<br />That being said, never heard of this one, so must now add to my amazon wishlist!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-63137390064152376412014-05-21T18:10:42.144-04:002014-05-21T18:10:42.144-04:00Your teacher serious said that?? Well my dear frie...Your teacher serious said that?? Well my dear friend she should be happy that at least you were reading. She haven't met my sister, who I strongly believe has read many 5 books in her life. Anyhow this series is new to me, but as it's fantasy of course I want to read it. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :) Great review, Keertana :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-39090883030616825742014-05-21T12:24:14.444-04:002014-05-21T12:24:14.444-04:00This sounds so so good Keertana! I am almost tempt...This sounds so so good Keertana! I am almost tempted to drop everything and just read this right now.<br /><br />Fantasy is not my comfort genre but at the same time, if anyone were to ask, I would always say it's my favorite. I don't read a lot of fantasy anymore, not because I outgrew it but because I am so afraid to be disappointed. It's the one genre I can always count on no matter what but I think it's time to pay it more attention.<br /><br />I am really glad to see that you enjoyed this Keertana :)<br /><br />Lovely review, as always! :)<br /><br />Rashika @ <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Rashika https://www.blogger.com/profile/03823262638606052465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-34359794929252898682014-05-21T07:23:40.912-04:002014-05-21T07:23:40.912-04:00Oh this book sounds fantastic Keertana, I'm gl...Oh this book sounds fantastic Keertana, I'm glad a good old fantasy novel was able to get you out of your slump! Also how amazing does this romance sound too? I love subtle and slow romances ;) Thanks for putting this book on my radar! Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-58799690519475437612014-05-20T19:34:14.478-04:002014-05-20T19:34:14.478-04:00I am not in love with the cover. Fantasy is either...I am not in love with the cover. Fantasy is either love or hate with me. I don't know what makes the difference for me but the magic has to be there. Sounds like it is for you with this author, mostly. I know I've written this before, but I have to start her books soon. Great review!BURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-34437513591217443862014-05-20T14:47:30.257-04:002014-05-20T14:47:30.257-04:00Okay, you have totally convinced me to add this au...Okay, you have totally convinced me to add this author to my wishlist. I mean you can't decide which you like better? Oh yea, I like the sound of that. I also love really great worldbuilding and that is why I enjoy fantasy so much. Great review!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-77403445191189664112014-05-20T14:06:22.618-04:002014-05-20T14:06:22.618-04:00That's great you loved this one so much! I thi...That's great you loved this one so much! I think if a kid is reading a lot, it shouldn't matter if they stick to just one genre. I mean, variety is good, but it's not a huge deal. :)<br />Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-67762259332177934242014-05-20T13:45:03.588-04:002014-05-20T13:45:03.588-04:00Do teachers actually *CARE* that students only rea...Do teachers actually *CARE* that students only read one genre? Isn't the idea that reading anything is better than not reading at all? And eventually, unless I'm much mistaken, something else will catch one's interest and the reading field will open up. <br /><br />As for the review - I've had this series on my shelf for years but I haven't started it yet. Maybe the next time I'm in a fantasy mood....<br />Wandering Meanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05361107666927948099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-56401064813525610662014-05-20T12:50:55.573-04:002014-05-20T12:50:55.573-04:00Well, you have me convinced that I must start this...Well, you have me convinced that I must start this series at some point. I know exactly what you mean about the fantasy genre. Even when I buy books from another genre, I still find myself inexplicably drawn to fantasy time and time again. There is something wonderful about escaping to a new world, and this book sounds like my type of read. The mystics sound epic and the world building as well. Great review, Keertana!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-78203860643459534002014-05-20T12:10:55.654-04:002014-05-20T12:10:55.654-04:00Oh my friend loved her and she even bought me a bo...Oh my friend loved her and she even bought me a book but I confess I haven't read it as I'm really difficult with fantasy... and it's big and written in a small way. LOL yeah I'm like that. But I really should to try her after your wonderful review.Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-84101386740471295812014-05-20T10:35:21.290-04:002014-05-20T10:35:21.290-04:00I swear Sharon's covers just don't do her ...I swear Sharon's covers just don't do her books any justice. Everything I've read from her has been spectacular, but the covers hardly imply as much! I love that you describe her novels as a "quiet brilliance" though, because there really is an understated elegance to them! Great review, Keertana :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-28214014855801664802014-05-20T10:26:02.296-04:002014-05-20T10:26:02.296-04:00I love your last line there "even the one I h...I love your last line there "even the one I have been disappointed by, always manage to strike a powerful cord within me, likely because of their quiet brilliance"<br /><br />It says a lot about this author.Kindlemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084577342034704304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-56262170001036970702014-05-20T10:24:18.097-04:002014-05-20T10:24:18.097-04:00Just as recently as last year I would have avoided...Just as recently as last year I would have avoided this book like the plague Keertana, convinced fantasy was not the genre for me and I'd get lost in the expanse of the worlds. WRONG! Since then I've read a variety of fantasy books and couldn't love them more, I'll definitely have to give this one a try. You sold me completely on that beautiful romance:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-78934904145940285222014-05-20T08:42:47.296-04:002014-05-20T08:42:47.296-04:00LOL--I was just going through my physical book she...LOL--I was just going through my physical book shelves and, really, they're just UF/PNR and SciFi/Fantasy (both adult and YA). I try to branch out but I always come back to my faves. I'm definitely adding this series to my list.<br /><br />Right now, I'm finishing up a 5-book series, Tairen Soul by C.L. Wilson. I can't put it down. I'm secret-reading at work, even!! Have you read it? If not CHECK IT OUT!!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-42465318109305925402014-05-20T03:41:09.272-04:002014-05-20T03:41:09.272-04:00I must read Shinn one dayI must read Shinn one dayBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-37557366855168329572014-05-20T02:52:13.081-04:002014-05-20T02:52:13.081-04:00I've been searching for good fantasy reads lat...I've been searching for good fantasy reads lately, but it's the genre I'm most picky about and there aren't many recommendations I actually trust. Now, however, I know exactly where to turn. <br />I don't think I've ever even seen this book before, but I bet I'll enjoy it a lot. I appreciate beginnings like you describe. They rarely seem slow to me.<br />Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.com