tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post5974140260272962361..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: Fortune's Pawn by Rachel BachKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-1162181342001932522014-07-15T14:40:15.275-04:002014-07-15T14:40:15.275-04:00Uh-oh. I checked out after you said that reviews o...Uh-oh. I checked out after you said that reviews of the conclusion of this trilogy are negative. I'll have to research that further. I cannot invest in more books that crush me in the end. For me, it is the conclusion that sets the tone for how I remember the entire set of books. The science fiction aspects and sweet romance are both very compelling, however. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-10338686638578788932014-07-10T21:20:50.799-04:002014-07-10T21:20:50.799-04:00I've heard so many great things about this ser...I've heard so many great things about this series! I'm a total sucker for female assassin/thief/mercenary characters, but they're usually pretty foolhardy. Good to know that Devi thinks things through and weighs the consequences of her ambition!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345874849864173182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-15477858368420560662014-07-10T11:18:20.600-04:002014-07-10T11:18:20.600-04:00Devi sounds like an awesome protag, Keertana! I...Devi sounds like an awesome protag, Keertana! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed her so much. The name Rupert doesn't bother me, but it can be distracting if the name is an irritant. Most of the time, though, when I fall for a character I forget any prior associations I had with the name. I'm going to check this series out. It's especially nice that all books are released! Excellent review as usual! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-55522239704892318792014-07-09T22:59:57.497-04:002014-07-09T22:59:57.497-04:00I haven't read (or even heard of) this one bef...I haven't read (or even heard of) this one before, but I like the sound of it. Science fiction is my thing, and though the ending is a cliffhanger…I'm thinking this will be just for me! Lovely review, Keertana!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-6855288375733064832014-07-09T22:25:49.158-04:002014-07-09T22:25:49.158-04:00Somehow, I completely missed this one, and your re...Somehow, I completely missed this one, and your review is the first I've heard about this book. Crazy, I know. After reading how much you loved this one, I immediately added it to my TBR pile. I'm not usually into science fiction, but this one sounds like it's a must read. Amazing review, Keertana! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-17346402246462105482014-07-09T16:19:45.682-04:002014-07-09T16:19:45.682-04:00With the exception of the ending, this sounds fab!...With the exception of the ending, this sounds fab! I might have to just put this one and the next one on my wishlist. I already know I'll want to know what happens next with that kind of ending. :pMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-51162539013733591082014-07-09T07:26:02.229-04:002014-07-09T07:26:02.229-04:00I remember Wendy reviewing this one and her review...I remember Wendy reviewing this one and her review convinced me to add this one to my wishlist. I haven't gotten around to reading it yet but I'm glad you did and loved it. Devi sounds like a female heroine I'd definitely root for and I love that the romance comes off as authentic. A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-49723943090788112242014-07-09T06:06:45.138-04:002014-07-09T06:06:45.138-04:00hahaha I'm the same Keertana. I have certain n...hahaha I'm the same Keertana. I have certain names that just don't do it for me, no matter how hard I try. But Rupert isn't that bad, I've had much worse :/ this book sounds amazing though, and I'm glad that you can jump right in to the next two books! Lovely review as always! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-4220535916340761892014-07-08T23:45:46.277-04:002014-07-08T23:45:46.277-04:00haha I'll agree the name Rupert is pretty terr...haha I'll agree the name Rupert is pretty terrible!<br />And yay! I'm so glad you took the time to read it AND that you love it (I figured you probably would!). <br />Devi is a fantastic protagonist for all the reasons you said here. I just love how unapologetic she is for being herself, in particular.<br />I really should get on reading the second installment soon, as it is a pretty brutal cliffhanger here. Soon, I hope!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-68791482037790687752014-07-08T20:46:16.283-04:002014-07-08T20:46:16.283-04:00Rupert. God, that name. Still kills me. But wasn&#...Rupert. God, that name. Still kills me. But wasn't this a fabulous story?!? I loved Devi and the actiony action definitely didn't muss with the story. Yeah, a bit of a cliffie and I had to read the next one immediately...then the third. So good.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-32767553817720424182014-07-08T19:29:41.025-04:002014-07-08T19:29:41.025-04:00Oh, Keertana! I truly understand what you mean abo...Oh, Keertana! I truly understand what you mean about great science-fiction - it's so rare to find a good one nowadays! x) I'm glad that you found this book and very enjoyed it! Devi sounds like a wonderful kickbutt heroine! We really need more of her in books. :) Amazing review, hun! :)<br /><br />I have neutral feeling about Rupert name, but I remember reading Graceling and cringed at the hero name 'Po'. Why does it have to be 'PO'. JUST WHY. :PAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224746396123025992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-77203848548714301952014-07-08T16:28:47.475-04:002014-07-08T16:28:47.475-04:00The cover is so not calling to me, but yes I have ...The cover is so not calling to me, but yes I have heard it's awesome :DBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-35719158385559363522014-07-08T14:38:52.078-04:002014-07-08T14:38:52.078-04:00Oh that book, I heard so many great things about i...Oh that book, I heard so many great things about it and I think I should try it but I'm quite anxious because I'm not that much into sci-fi.Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-6672294560069585882014-07-08T10:33:18.653-04:002014-07-08T10:33:18.653-04:00Ooo this is the first I am seeing this one and I l...Ooo this is the first I am seeing this one and I love the way it sounds! Great review and thanks so much for putting this one on my radar. :)Kindlemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084577342034704304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-31595050548651098162014-07-08T08:54:05.929-04:002014-07-08T08:54:05.929-04:00Hehe. Rupert is definitely not a name that makes m...Hehe. Rupert is definitely not a name that makes me swoon, but I agree, if that's the biggest flaw the novel has, then this one is a winner for sure. I don't read too much science fiction, but every time I do I fall in love, so I'm adding this to the list. Good to know all the books are out already so the cliffhanger ending of this one won't be an issue:) Beautiful review as always!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-84850031717694848862014-07-08T06:27:54.073-04:002014-07-08T06:27:54.073-04:00I LOVE the sound of this book but as someone who i...I LOVE the sound of this book but as someone who is starting to develop a strong fear of the final instalments in trilogies (can you blame me??), I am slightly worried about whether or not I want to dive in. <br /><br />I love the sound of Devi since I always admire characters who are comfortable in their skin (my favorite kinds!) and I LOVE that Rupert is a cook (a little shallow of me but who cares? :P).<br /><br />Either way, I am adding this to my list and will probably give in to temptation the same way you did.<br /><br />Lovely review, Keertana!! :)<br /><br />Rashika @ <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Rashika https://www.blogger.com/profile/03823262638606052465noreply@blogger.com