tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post7831970574941786175..comments2024-03-18T10:29:57.463-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: The Scorpio Races by Maggie StiefvaterKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-5457364830491250752015-01-29T02:19:59.058-05:002015-01-29T02:19:59.058-05:00Maggie Stiefvater is one of the best YA writers! H...Maggie Stiefvater is one of the best YA writers! Her characters jump off the page and shine in this story that isn't so much about horses as human spirit. The world building is so seamless, I could have sworn I'd been to Thisby Island at some point in my life. The plot is simple, and works to highlight how spectacular Steifvater's storytelling is. I couldn't put this book down, and though I love all of Maggie's writing, this one stands out as some of her best!<br /><a href="http://www.housecleaning-maidservice-nj.com/howell_maid_service.php" rel="nofollow">Howel NJ Maid Service visit site</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00118707550077647899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-77321072443887531792012-09-17T10:26:33.967-04:002012-09-17T10:26:33.967-04:00Thanks!(: I'm so glad you enjoyed this book to...Thanks!(: I'm so glad you enjoyed this book too! I still don't know if I'll pick up The Shiver Trilogy as I'm still skeptical about it and I'd hate to ruin my impression of Maggie now, but I'm so happy you liked it! I might just give it a try someday. I'm thrilled about the release of The Raven Boys tomorrow, so I'm sure that will be just wonderful! :D I also love what you said about this book curling up in your heart and not leaving...it's there in my heart as well!(: Thank you for the wonderful comment - it made my day! :]Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-84795557400414118682012-09-07T23:11:54.788-04:002012-09-07T23:11:54.788-04:00I to picked up this book because of the amazing th...I to picked up this book because of the amazing things I have head about Raven Boys. I to avoided the Shiver series for similar reasons. I felt the exact same way about The Scorpio Races. I adored everything about this book from the supporting characters, to the relationship built on respect between Puck and Sean and especially there love of horses. I felt like this book curled up in my heart and won't leave. <br /><br />I have since picked up the Shiver series and I have been enjoying it. Ignore the Twilight for Jacob fans. It is way better than that. But it is not The Scorpio Races. You can tell that The Scorpio Races was written after. The writing it of a higher caliber, especially when it feels like Maggie poured her heart and soul into the Scorpio Races. Don't get me wrong. Shiver is still very good, but where The Scorpio Races is a Solid 10/10 maybe even 11/10 Shiver is only an 8/10 for me. <br /><br />I eagerly await The Raven Boys and am putting The Scorpio Races on my Christmas wish list as it was read from the library. In fact The Scorpio Races is being gifted to both my Mom and my sister this year for Christmas. <br /><br />Thank you for your awesome review. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-51170242760420241082012-08-30T22:30:48.034-04:002012-08-30T22:30:48.034-04:00Thanks Heidi! I seriously loved this one though! I...Thanks Heidi! I seriously loved this one though! I keep re-reading scenes of it all the time and it's such a phenomenal and beautifully written story! I can't wait for Stiefvater's next novel as well! :DKeertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-90851791320256879232012-08-30T22:29:38.162-04:002012-08-30T22:29:38.162-04:00Yay! I can't wait to see what you think of thi...Yay! I can't wait to see what you think of this April and I love you like it! :) Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-69181692631132489222012-08-29T20:30:36.769-04:002012-08-29T20:30:36.769-04:00YAY!!! I totally want to break out into excited c...YAY!!! I totally want to break out into excited clapping about now because you totally got this book! You got Sean and you got Puck, and you got them together, and Thisby, and the horses, and I just love it all so much. You are 100% correct. No matter how many glowing reviews you read, you will be utterly unprepared to read this book. I love that it took me by surprise, and I love that you loved it too. =)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416898799044848769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-48059479904558214382012-08-21T12:55:06.835-04:002012-08-21T12:55:06.835-04:00Okay, The Scorpio Races sounds exactly like a me b...Okay, The Scorpio Races sounds exactly like a me book! I mean, sea horses AND well developed characters and worldbuilding? Be still my heart.April (BooksandWine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15268544465552896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-85649240092809032922012-08-19T17:27:49.687-04:002012-08-19T17:27:49.687-04:00Thanks Leah!(: I really loved this novel, so I can...Thanks Leah!(: I really loved this novel, so I can't wait to read something more of Stiefvater - especially TRB! :DKeertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-75236986710036365552012-08-19T12:23:20.044-04:002012-08-19T12:23:20.044-04:00Excellent review and I totally agree! :) The book ...Excellent review and I totally agree! :) The book took me awhile to get into it, but once I was in that was it. The real world didn't exist anymore:). I'm glad you enjoyed it too!<br />Uncorked Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08920292583492212455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-26078569323054029292012-08-19T10:04:07.990-04:002012-08-19T10:04:07.990-04:00Thanks Rachel!(: I'm so glad I enjoyed this on...Thanks Rachel!(: I'm so glad I enjoyed this one and I'm seriously considering picking up Shiver - so many people seemed to like that! I love her writing, so if nothing else, I'm sure that will help me get through her book, so thanks for the recommendation! :D Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-76645171066895980242012-08-19T10:02:39.495-04:002012-08-19T10:02:39.495-04:00Yay! I'm so glad you don't need to unfollo...Yay! I'm so glad you don't need to unfollow me now, Brodie! ;) I loveeed this book and I truly believe Maggie created something phenomenal, wonderful, and amazing with TSR. It's one of my favorite books ever! I'm really glad my first experience with Maggie was a positive one too as I feel so much more inclined to pick up more of her books now! I was in tears by the last page as well - it was SO beautiful and heart-wrenching! I'm also really glad you liked my review, Brodie - you always write the nicest comments, so thank you! :D Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-90113881907521022722012-08-19T10:00:25.510-04:002012-08-19T10:00:25.510-04:00Thanks Celine! I'm so glad you loved Scorpio R...Thanks Celine! I'm so glad you loved Scorpio Races as well! Maggie's writing really is gorgeous and I loveeed the relationships in this one! I'm more excited to read TRB too now after finishing TSR, so I can't WAIT for its release!(: I'm so glad you also recommend Shiver, so I hope I enjoy it when I do give it a try! It seems to be something I'd really enjoy! :D Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-44690011905746734482012-08-19T09:50:58.185-04:002012-08-19T09:50:58.185-04:00Thanks Sam!(: I can't wait for the release of ...Thanks Sam!(: I can't wait for the release of The Raven Boys and I really want to get my hands on it as it sounds SO good, but I really hope you try TSR soon as it is marvelous! I'll be curious to see what you think of it! :DKeertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-82765334165811710702012-08-19T09:49:01.856-04:002012-08-19T09:49:01.856-04:00Thanks! I will definitely give TWoMF a try as so m...Thanks! I will definitely give TWoMF a try as so many people seem to have loved it and I love a good romance, so it seems to be my kind of book. I can't wait till you read The Scorpio Races as I am sure you will love it! :DKeertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-66221953149176654652012-08-18T23:33:54.997-04:002012-08-18T23:33:54.997-04:00EEEEEEE YES! I LOVED THE SCORPIO RACES TOO! I read...EEEEEEE YES! I LOVED THE SCORPIO RACES TOO! I read it last year and it was just........breath-taking. I always felt that way when reading Maggie's books. Her writing is so beautiful and I was absolutely immersed into the world she has created in The Scorpio Races where capaill uisce lives! Plus, Sean and Puck's relationship was incredibly beautiful too even though romance was not the main focus of the book :) Reading your review makes me want to read The Scorpio Races again although I think I'm more excited to read The Raven Boys ;)<br /><br />PS: Like Rachel said, I would absolutely recommend you to read Shiver. I read it first before The Scorpio Races and I don't think it's like Twilight at all. It has the same beautiful writing as The Scorpio Races ;)<br /><br />Awesome review, Keertana! ♥ SO glad you enjoyed it!Celinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08081398800624180719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-48558535514459023692012-08-18T22:01:43.493-04:002012-08-18T22:01:43.493-04:00Thanks Aa'Ishah!(: I really loved this novel a...Thanks Aa'Ishah!(: I really loved this novel and since so many people keep telling me to try TWoMF, I think I definitely will pick it up! It's so reassuring to know it's nothing like Twilight, so I'm excited to give it a shot! :DKeertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-54192843165662546642012-08-18T22:00:05.200-04:002012-08-18T22:00:05.200-04:00Thanks Rachel!(: I'm so glad to hear that Shiv...Thanks Rachel!(: I'm so glad to hear that Shiver is nothing like Twilight - I'll definitely give it a try. Sean and Corr shared such a wonderful relationship and I really fell in love with this story because of them! :DKeertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-77337132018016540612012-08-18T21:59:00.235-04:002012-08-18T21:59:00.235-04:00I really loved this novel Mandee, so I'm so gl...I really loved this novel Mandee, so I'm so glad I gave it a try! I've seen a looot of reviews of TWoMF Series that claim it's exactly like Twilight, but I'm glad to hear it isn't! I might just wind up giving it a try! Thanks for the information!(: Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-57918187435214956542012-08-18T21:52:59.721-04:002012-08-18T21:52:59.721-04:00I'm sooo excited to see you loved this Keertan...I'm sooo excited to see you loved this Keertana! I loved it too. Maggie is a phenomenal writer and this is one of her best. But I would tell you to read Shiver. That book is really good too! You could just read that one and be fine not reading the others in the series if it didn't suit you. Her writing is very lyrical and beautiful in that story. Excellent review! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-10194989775772749132012-08-18T20:52:20.641-04:002012-08-18T20:52:20.641-04:00I SEE 5/5 STARS BEFORE EVEN READING YOUR REVIEW. Y...I SEE 5/5 STARS BEFORE EVEN READING YOUR REVIEW. YAY!!! I don't have to unfollow you now, praise the book gods! :P<br /><br />Oh my gosh. Your review. Just... YES. All I can do is sit here with a stupid little smile on my face, chin propped on my fist and nod dreamily in response. Because you took me back to the island of Thisby with Sean and Puck and Corr and Dove and I was <i>lost</i>. You really captured everything I love about this novel. I've loved all Maggie's previous novels, but I really think she outdid herself with TSR.<br /><br />I was in tears on the last page!! Such a beautiful way to end it <3 And a beautiful review to make me remember, thanks Keertana! I'm so happy your first Steifvater experience was an AMAZING one.Brodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389909407256668662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-21299493464608364772012-08-18T18:38:36.997-04:002012-08-18T18:38:36.997-04:00This sounds like a stunning read. I'm so glad ...This sounds like a stunning read. I'm so glad your first experience of a Maggie Stiefvater books was a promising one! I can't say her books have always appealed to me. The Wolves of Mercy Falls series was only ever decent at best for me, but I <i>really</i> loved The Raven Boys, so I'm hoping to give this a shot one day. Fantastic review, Keertana! :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-17128453076010050902012-08-18T14:36:26.346-04:002012-08-18T14:36:26.346-04:00Yay!! I'm so glad you love this. This book so...Yay!! I'm so glad you love this. This book sounds beautiful and complex and totally amazing. I love Stiefvater's writing. Like Roro said, you should definitely try her WoMF series, because it really is absolutely <i>nothing</i> like Twilight, and the concept behind it is original. Yet another beautiful review, Keertanan. :)Aa'Ishahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06034750057312410821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-57057282929278135742012-08-18T09:51:09.763-04:002012-08-18T09:51:09.763-04:00amazing review. you should try TWoMF . is nothing...amazing review. you should try TWoMF . is nothing like twilight !!! it has no controling badboy but a solid relationship. i must read scorpio races soon. rorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492185365572906987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-3130545264602896982012-08-18T08:53:03.177-04:002012-08-18T08:53:03.177-04:00So happy to hear about a book you completely love!...So happy to hear about a book you completely love!!! This is a beautiful and wonderful review!!!! Shiver is also amazing, nothing like twilight, read it since you loved this book so much.<br />I completely like how you described the friendship between Corr and Sean. Like you Sean was my favorite character. This book might not be my favorite, but i really enjoyed reading your reasons for loving it. <br />Amazing, thoughtful review!!! Rachel https://www.blogger.com/profile/05123061163236150743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-63870749470198986722012-08-18T06:27:21.001-04:002012-08-18T06:27:21.001-04:00I'm so glad you enjoyed this, hun, I thought i...I'm so glad you enjoyed this, hun, I thought it was a wonderful story.<br /><br />And who told you that TWoMF series is like Twilight? It's NOT at all! I promise, it's such a lovely series and Maggie's writing is just as pretty in that series :)Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.com