tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post388128448229829839..comments2024-03-18T10:29:57.463-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: ARC Review: Dare You To by Katie McGarryKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-59167245486105813382013-07-09T03:30:08.006-04:002013-07-09T03:30:08.006-04:00I loved this book! I admit, there i is a lot of sw...I loved this book! I admit, there i is a lot of swearing, but the book is very realistic and I liked that. Its about the same as pushing the limit, but a bit better. I think it would have been better if some of the whole Ryan beth Trent scene at the end had been partially written in ryans point or view. Otherwise I loved it! <br /><br />Maycee Greene (<a href="http://www.mixedmediagraphics.com" rel="nofollow">Anchorage Website Design</a>)Maycee Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909625736728945626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-59353962707971396162013-05-27T15:52:00.790-04:002013-05-27T15:52:00.790-04:00I'm in such agreement with you. I didn't w...I'm in such agreement with you. I didn't want Isaiah and Beth together for the same reasons. They needed to get out of their situation and that would only drawn them into the same thing over and over. I also agree that some of the issues resolved itself without epiphany. Still, it was a good read and I want the next! :DMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-83415576440100680712013-05-27T03:28:24.638-04:002013-05-27T03:28:24.638-04:00Truth be told, Pushing the Limits didn't leave...Truth be told, Pushing the Limits didn't leave a lasting impression on me so I'd forgotten all those details you mention about Beth. But I DID remember enough to make me think she'd end up with Isaiah and I was very surprised to learn otherwise. But I think McGarry made the right decision there. Two damaged people have little chance of putting their pasts behind them. <br />GReat review, Keertana!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-50776932940016169952013-05-25T22:31:13.919-04:002013-05-25T22:31:13.919-04:00I have to admit I have yet to read Pushing the Lim...I have to admit I have yet to read Pushing the Limits and I don't know if I will. I'm not sure it's my type of read or maybe all the hype turned me off. But I am amazed by the many positive reviews and the large following it has gained. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed Dare You To, despite some issues. I'm with you on the whole relationship starting off as physical. That would bug me to. I love romances that slowly develop in the sweetest, most unexpected ways. But I love how it explores some deeper issues, like family problems and domestic violence. I hope you love the next one! Great review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-54216024204354584882013-05-25T11:42:26.969-04:002013-05-25T11:42:26.969-04:00I completely agree with you about the drama, Keert...I completely agree with you about the drama, Keertana. I didn't tire of this book the way I normally would have, and I think that is down to McGarry making the angst and slight cliches work well for her characters' situations. I wasn't as emotionally invested in this one either, but I still really liked it. I just can't wait to get Isaiah's story now. Lovely review, my dear!Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-46663302668332121812013-05-24T15:08:07.379-04:002013-05-24T15:08:07.379-04:00I'm really surprised to see that this books wa...I'm really surprised to see that this books wasn't as emotional as PtL. I mean this book shattered me. I love both equally. I'm happy to heard that you've enjoyed this one over all :) I can't wait to read Isaiah's story :) Great review :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-85128288181546813152013-05-24T14:46:24.770-04:002013-05-24T14:46:24.770-04:00Oh dear, it's a more typical story that Pushin...Oh dear, it's a more typical story that Pushing the Limits? Hah. I wasn't too keen on the first book, but I'm the odd man out since so many of my friends are crazy about it. I'm glad to see that you're still enjoying the series overall, though, Keertana. Sometimes you just need a good escapist fantasy...even when there are no dragons in sight!<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-51592687577365451142013-05-24T11:50:55.443-04:002013-05-24T11:50:55.443-04:00I really wanted to care for Pushing the Limits but...I really wanted to care for Pushing the Limits but it didn't work out. I'm not sure if I'm going to read this since PtL wasn't a good book for me. I'm glad you liked it though! Kailia Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383497393902710220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-57330835479621585072013-05-24T10:43:51.627-04:002013-05-24T10:43:51.627-04:00"If anything, the two are too similar, too br..."If anything, the two are too similar, too broken, and too messed up to help each other truly heal, which is why Ryan and Beth are made for one another."<br /><br />Yes. Originally I really wanted Beth and Isaiah together, but you are exactly right Keertana! Beth needs Isaiah in her life, but not in the capacity of a lover, and Katie made that so beautifully clear with this book. Plus, them not being together means we get a whole other book with Isaiah's story and that's definitely a good thing. Beautiful review!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-51478101020796682202013-05-24T10:04:26.791-04:002013-05-24T10:04:26.791-04:00I adore novels too which allow you totally forget ...I adore novels too which allow you totally forget your own problems, so I'm glad Dared to You helped you to do that Keertana. I unfortunately didn't really get on with Pushing the Limits, so decided not to give Dare to You a try. But I'm glad that McGarry decided to go on a different path and bring Ryan into the story, he definitely sounds as everything that Beth needs. Beautiful review Keertana! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-3120971840107296692013-05-24T08:59:58.407-04:002013-05-24T08:59:58.407-04:00I've heard some fairly derisive reviews of thi...I've heard some fairly derisive reviews of this one, but I appreciate the balance that yours features. I think it's nice when an author actually throws us for a loop and takes a more unexpected take on a relationship story - especially in this instance. Plus, the reasoning behind the transition is definitely sound. Wonderful review, Keertana :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-60804229856792748352013-05-24T00:51:58.727-04:002013-05-24T00:51:58.727-04:00Lovely review, Keertana! You are the first person ...Lovely review, Keertana! You are the first person I've come across that wasn't disappointed that the love story wasn't between Beth and Isaiah! I totally feel the same way as you do. He had too much baggage to help her heal in life. While I was surprised McGarry didn't go that route, I appreciated that she didn't. Instead Isaiah will get his own story and girl! Can't wait for that one. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.com