tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post8012207222329155843..comments2024-03-29T06:56:52.163-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: ARC Review: Into the Still Blue (Under the Never Sky, #3) by Veronica RossiKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-80770927322602831312013-12-15T09:58:18.335-05:002013-12-15T09:58:18.335-05:00I agree with so much of your review, Keertana! I w...I agree with so much of your review, Keertana! I was so happy with this book, and couldn't be any more satisfied with the conclusion that these characters have gotten. I do agree that there were a few anti-climactic moments - the crossing in particular didn't quite do to me what I thought it would - but it doesn't matter too much. The characters have always been the thing that has made this series for me, and Rossi delivered in every way in that aspect. I can't wait to try something new from her now. :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-60067490917987187192013-12-13T21:26:54.117-05:002013-12-13T21:26:54.117-05:00I'm one behind! I guess now I won't have ...I'm one behind! I guess now I won't have the long wait for this one. And now I really need to make time for it! I didn't read your review cause I didn't want any potential spoilers for the previous book. But I'm glad you enjoyed!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-12467649519429365462013-12-13T19:57:08.200-05:002013-12-13T19:57:08.200-05:00I am about to buy a copy and I can't wait to s...I am about to buy a copy and I can't wait to see the conclusion :D Thanks for the lovely review :D<br /><br />-DAnnielleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028544592157767339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-49120238201348075472013-12-11T21:27:12.900-05:002013-12-11T21:27:12.900-05:00This book definitely tore me apart! It is tough st...This book definitely tore me apart! It is tough stuff but I love this book for it. I agree that this isn't the strongest of the three, but it is still a great conclusion, and definitely not disappointing or upsetting, as I've come to fear of series ends. <br /><br />I LOVE LOVE LOVE this entire paragraph "In retrospect, it’s easy to look back on this trilogy and pick apart everything that could have gone wrong with it. After all, Rossi deviates from the typical dystopian route almost completely…." YESSSSSS. I've gotten so tired of the dystopian model and the typical three book series story arc with triangles etc, that I adore that Rossi did something different. Well said. <br /><br />I wanted more ending too! Maybe Roar will get a book. Or at least I will wish it so in my mind. Great thoughtful review. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-23542936945580974732013-12-11T10:08:49.769-05:002013-12-11T10:08:49.769-05:00Despite some mild criticisms, all this is high pra...Despite some mild criticisms, all this is high praise indeed, especially for a third book! I have to confess I had lukewarm feelings about the first one in the series, but all the subsequent praise for the sequels does have me curious.<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2013/12/fortunes-pawn-review-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a><br />Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-54565596971300828312013-12-11T09:47:57.829-05:002013-12-11T09:47:57.829-05:00I'm like the last human being who hasn't r...I'm like the last human being who hasn't read this series. I mean everyone is getting excited about this book and I haven't even started it. I must do that soon. My time won't allow it probably. Anyhow I'm glad you enjoyed it so much. Great review, Keertana :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-51877481756491276562013-12-11T07:37:48.395-05:002013-12-11T07:37:48.395-05:00A rushed conclusion often kills a novel for me, bu...A rushed conclusion often kills a novel for me, but it sounds like this one is strong enough to withstand even THAT, and that's saying something, for sure! I really need to start this series! Wonderful review, Keertana!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-72222719870837769192013-12-10T22:45:10.089-05:002013-12-10T22:45:10.089-05:00I know exactly what you mean, Kate! I read a littl...I know exactly what you mean, Kate! I read a little over 300 books a year myself and I never remember minute details, but thankfully with YA trilogies I've found that a big picture is more than enough for me to go on before tackling the next installment. Plus, I always love the authors who include recaps on their websites or just short triggers within the begging of their stories. I hope you enjoy this one, Kate - looking forward to your take on it!(;Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-76142191311361696472013-12-10T22:30:07.683-05:002013-12-10T22:30:07.683-05:00I've had this on my Kindle for months now, but...I've had this on my Kindle for months now, but I haven't gotten around to it because I CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED IN THE FIRST TWO BOOKS. <br /><br />I had the same problem when I read Through the Ever Night--I was halfway through it before I could make any sense at all of what was going on with the characters. That's one problem for me with series that focus less on plot than on character. I just..I read over 300 books a year, and that makes it hard to track series, no matter how much I love the characters.<br /><br />But I just checked Recaptains, and they have both of the previous novels up, so I guess I don't really need to worry about it anymore.<br /><br />Wonderful review, Keertana. Thank you for resisting the urge to spoil.<br /><br />Kate @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207457792179500291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-69570228384911364402013-12-10T16:16:58.727-05:002013-12-10T16:16:58.727-05:00I recently felt the same way about an ending to a...I recently felt the same way about an ending to a series book. It felt a bit rushed. Still was entertaining. I still need to read that first book, but I swear you pushed it up. I can deal with a bit of a rushed ending when the rest of it sounds so good.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-21928240204547445502013-12-10T16:11:01.552-05:002013-12-10T16:11:01.552-05:00I saw the title of this post in my Bloglovin' ...I saw the title of this post in my Bloglovin' feed, I basically FREAKED OUT. I am absolutely dying for this book and was so scared when I clicked on the link. I then let out a breath of relief when I saw this was a mainly positive review. *throws confetti*<br /><br />I totally agree that this series as a whole really has been a character-based one, and I think that's what makes it so easy to love. The characters really start to mean something to you, and once you become attached, the plot really goes away in favor of just watching these characters GROW. In that respect, this series as a whole really is unique, and that's something I didn't really realize before you mentioned it. <br /><br />Despite some minor issues at the end and the anti-climatic moments, I'm glad you were really able to enjoy this one. I am really excited to see the growth of some more minor characters I hadn't given a second thought to before. <br /><br />Gorgeous review, as always, Keertana dear. <3Aneeqahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352395407424623520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-43729077157770442192013-12-10T15:28:12.358-05:002013-12-10T15:28:12.358-05:00Through the Ever Night was my favorite, actually, ...Through the Ever Night was my favorite, actually, precisely for all the reasons you described. It was slower, focused on the characters. But this one destroyed me emotionally, which was to be expected, but not to that extent. And yet, the ending left me completely satisfied.<br />It was hard to say goodbye, but I know Rossi has some amazing projects ahead of her, even if she did decide to write NA.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-82998131435773210062013-12-10T11:51:32.002-05:002013-12-10T11:51:32.002-05:00This is my most highly anticipated book of the yea...This is my most highly anticipated book of the year. I've got the date marked on my calendar. TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-54289366954668366582013-12-10T10:34:24.268-05:002013-12-10T10:34:24.268-05:00Ahhhhh! I still need to read Through the Ever Nigh...Ahhhhh! I still need to read Through the Ever Night Keertana! I so loved Under the Never Sky, I don't know why I'm taking so long to get caught up. Just a little longer to wait and I can read TTEN and this one back to back. I agree completely on the characters, they blew me away in the first book with their depth and I can't wait to spend more time with them soon. So happy you love this series!!!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-60621144936829940412013-12-10T10:04:33.468-05:002013-12-10T10:04:33.468-05:00Rossi really is a star at pacing, isn't she? I...Rossi really is a star at pacing, isn't she? I haven't read this one yet but it's on my TBR!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-78076477290290393032013-12-10T04:13:18.731-05:002013-12-10T04:13:18.731-05:00I am actually pretty happy that those things happe...I am actually pretty happy that those things happened in the first book, lol. Also, the clear-cut plot is one of the many reasons why I love this series so much. Wait, Allegiant what? <br /><br />This is the next book in my TBR pile and I was so excited to read this until I read the 'death' part in your review. Do I need a box of tissue for this? Nah, scratch that. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna bawl my eyes out death or no death. Thanks for the lovely review, Keertana!Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09113611207753873326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-70119860885491458572013-12-10T00:36:03.763-05:002013-12-10T00:36:03.763-05:00Keertana I have to agree with every single point t...Keertana I have to agree with every single point that you made, my heart just hurt so much in the opening chapters for Roar and for all the trust that had to be re-built amongst characters. Also Rossi surprised me so much with how characters changed, I thought that I had made my mind up about several of them in previous books, but she was quick to change my mind in this installment (I ended up with a new favourite!). I also wished that the ending hadn't been rushed, but like you I will definitely miss this series come next January. Great review Keertana! Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.com