tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post4911259254091514493..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Mini-Reviews: Jackaby & Rook Keertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-31699830010440316542015-08-02T10:02:26.172-04:002015-08-02T10:02:26.172-04:00Wonderful mini-reviews, Keertana. Sorry to hear ab...Wonderful mini-reviews, Keertana. Sorry to hear about Jackaby, the cover is so beautiful though. As for the Rook, it’s on my tbr though I’m a bit intimidated by its lenghth.Kseniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362452522963234123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-61415126335213615342015-07-27T08:51:49.872-04:002015-07-27T08:51:49.872-04:00That's so funny--my responses to those two wer...That's so funny--my responses to those two were almost opposite! I DNFed Rook and would give Jackaby 3 stars. I think Rook annoyed me because there wasn't enough worldbuilding and it seemed to rely on the reader's knowledge of Scarlet Pimpernel to fill in the blanks. *shrugs* :)Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-12823492464532999112015-07-15T18:40:43.594-04:002015-07-15T18:40:43.594-04:00I lost interest in Jackaby after reading some of t...I lost interest in Jackaby after reading some of the review, and it looks like I made the right choice. Such a shame that it ended up being something so derivative when on the outside it seemed so unique!<br /><br />I liked Rook, but didn't love. I'm one who found it waaaay too long. I could have done without at least 100 pages. But the romance is tons of fun and I did enjoy the setting.<br /><br />Great reviews!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307895303115762938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-1800516186561076522015-07-14T01:08:51.479-04:002015-07-14T01:08:51.479-04:00I've been really torn about whether or not to ...I've been really torn about whether or not to pick up JACKABY, but since I trust your opinion a lot, I think I'll be staying away. Personally, I don't watch SHERLOCK or DOCTOR WHO, so it doesn't appeal to me the way it might to other readers who watch the shows. As for ROOK, I totally get what you mean; sometimes you love a book, but there's not much to say about it! I'm interested in picking up Cameron's books for sure. Thanks for the fabulous mini reviews, Keertana! <3Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-11213161487665794762015-07-13T09:44:53.424-04:002015-07-13T09:44:53.424-04:00Aw, I'm sorry to hear that Jackaby fell short ...Aw, I'm sorry to hear that Jackaby fell short of your expectations for it, dear! It does sound like a fascinating concept, but execution is crucial to enjoying books, and if the execution doesn't work for you, then there's nothing you can really do. I kind of like Dr. Who, but I didn't quite enjoy Sherlock, so for now I'm holding off on giving this a try.<br />I am so fascinating by all these retellings of The Scarlet Pimpernel. They all sound so good! I do want to try to read the original first, though, so I can better appreciate its retellings. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-59176506684693247302015-07-13T08:31:19.159-04:002015-07-13T08:31:19.159-04:00I pretty much had the same experience with Jackaby...I pretty much had the same experience with Jackaby! Jackaby just didn't work out for me because while I did like it, I never fell in love with it the way I wanted to. This book was described to be a cross between Doctor Who and Sherlock and I don't think it ever lived up to the expectations that one would have from a book pitched as a cross of two brilliant shows. <br /><br />I also felt like the characterizations were a tad MEH. <br /><br />I AM SO GLAD TO SEE YOU LIKED ROOK THOUGH. Rook was a little slow at first but once things got into full swing, I really started loving the book! I definitely want to go check out Sharon's debut now (especially since you liked it even better)<br /><br />Lovely minis, Keertana!! :)<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-31108715407801795092015-07-13T00:56:17.379-04:002015-07-13T00:56:17.379-04:00It's hard to fall for a story when you don'...It's hard to fall for a story when you don't connect with the main characters. I totally understand why you would DNF Jackaby. Why waste your time? <br /><br />I love Rook's cover and now I'm more intrigued about the story. Duology you say? I'll have to check and see when the next book is scheduled for release. <br /><br />Great minis, Keertana! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-63750965569230313002015-07-11T08:29:24.803-04:002015-07-11T08:29:24.803-04:00It sucks that Jackaby wasn't your cup of tea, ...It sucks that Jackaby wasn't your cup of tea, Keertana :( I bought it a while back and have been dying to read it but I'll definitely try not to get my hopes up too high! And Rook! At least you liked one of them, right? Yet another one I've been eyeing for a while now. <br /><br />Lovely reviews, girl <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-11674087468479750372015-07-10T21:05:18.710-04:002015-07-10T21:05:18.710-04:00I was hoping Jackaby would be a story that lived u...I was hoping Jackaby would be a story that lived up to its gorgeous cover Keertana, so I'm a little bummed that wasn't the case for you. I think I'm going to leave it on my maybe shelf. So glad Rook was a winner though:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-18507981084780404432015-07-10T16:24:08.874-04:002015-07-10T16:24:08.874-04:00It's too bad about Jackaby. I was hoping for m...It's too bad about Jackaby. I was hoping for more. :( I'm now curious about Rook, however. I'm so adding this to my wishlist.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-80839423338122399982015-07-09T21:58:10.843-04:002015-07-09T21:58:10.843-04:00Thanks for sharing! Sorry you DNFed Jackaby. I hav...Thanks for sharing! Sorry you DNFed Jackaby. I have a copy that I need to read soon. I still think I'd really enjoy it. Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-66312983867732336172015-07-09T20:40:40.480-04:002015-07-09T20:40:40.480-04:00I'm sorry you didn't like Jackaby! DNF are...I'm sorry you didn't like Jackaby! DNF are so frustrating. The Bibliophile Babehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484991695011202333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-13992449765455365402015-07-09T19:14:54.690-04:002015-07-09T19:14:54.690-04:00I was looking forward to reading Jackaby; I'm ...I was looking forward to reading Jackaby; I'm sad it didn't work out for you. :/ but yay for Rook! Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-68203920579371910802015-07-09T04:36:57.943-04:002015-07-09T04:36:57.943-04:00I'm so sorry you didn't like Jackaby! I pl...I'm so sorry you didn't like Jackaby! I plan on reading it soon, so.. *fingers crossed*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com