tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post8953942463324571811..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: ARC Review: The Chocolate Heart by Laura Florand Keertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-71173058499393004042013-11-24T08:11:33.177-05:002013-11-24T08:11:33.177-05:00I love your review! I just finished this one and i...I love your review! I just finished this one and it's the second one in the series which I have read (The Chocolate Touch is the first). There are similarities between the two, but I liked this one more. It worked just perfectly for me. And the epilogue was great!Ellie @ Ellie Reads All the Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07962605315289313591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-29105142149405032742013-11-19T10:47:39.073-05:002013-11-19T10:47:39.073-05:00Jeez--I gotta start this series--I had NO idea the...Jeez--I gotta start this series--I had NO idea there were already 5 books! But it seems like everyone is gushing about it lately so it's earned a spot on my TBR list:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-38372172766269912462013-11-19T08:46:34.380-05:002013-11-19T08:46:34.380-05:00RIGHT? Ever since the epilogue of Mockingjay I'...RIGHT? Ever since the epilogue of Mockingjay I've been reading horrible epilogues everywhere, including Clockwork Princesses, so I was pleasantly surprised by this epilogue as well. I hope you enjoy the book, Jasprit!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-89266140347157897142013-11-19T08:26:56.237-05:002013-11-19T08:26:56.237-05:00I love that you're having such great success w...I love that you're having such great success with this series Keertana. I know exactly what you mean about reading several books in a series and then feeling this huge trepidation about going into the next book thinking it will disappoint. Summer sounds like a fantastic character and one I'm sure that I wouldn't have a hard time connecting with. Also I love that you've mentioned that the epilogue is a real authentic one, I don't think I've come across a decent epilogue in a long time. Lovely review! Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-58904915972521094452013-11-18T22:47:17.311-05:002013-11-18T22:47:17.311-05:00I didn't know The Chocolate Kiss was a tie for...I didn't know The Chocolate Kiss was a tie for The Chocolate Thief as a favorite, Keertana. I'll have to go back and read that. I'm starting The Chocolate Touch tomorrow and then I'll read this one and then probably go back to TCK. I might get the audio version because it has the same narrator as Thief who I completely loved. Wonderful review! Thanks again for turning me onto this series. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-89218976344005432892013-11-18T16:20:06.813-05:002013-11-18T16:20:06.813-05:00Hm... I don't read too much contemporary, but ...Hm... I don't read too much contemporary, but those that I have, I've enjoyed. Probably because I'm a bit pickier for those. I think this series would fit well. I love that this is strong in the 5th book. Adding this author to my must read list.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-7892505097074603462013-11-18T15:31:37.188-05:002013-11-18T15:31:37.188-05:00Nope, thankfully the silhouette design of the firs...Nope, thankfully the silhouette design of the first two books still remains and the third book has a cover different from either the oldest and newest installments since it's also the first book in another cooking/chocolate series. Ironically, the fourth and fifth book have such typical romance covers when really the books are much darker and contemplative. I think the first two are perfect for the whimsical feel of them, the third neutral, but these last two books have tackled much more difficult subject matter than their covers suggest. Anyway, I can't wait to see what you think of this series, Lauren!(:Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-11403497989918458062013-11-18T15:21:09.067-05:002013-11-18T15:21:09.067-05:00Whenever I see you review another one of these boo...Whenever I see you review another one of these books, I want to go and eat chocolate, as well as start the first one! I have it, but I need to read it. A series that is consistently rated well from you, even several books in, is definitely something peaks my interest. Plus Paris, character growth and realistic but happy story is a big win. I think I liked the more abstract cover of the first book, however. Have they all been revamped?Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-29326673620913160032013-11-18T14:53:15.529-05:002013-11-18T14:53:15.529-05:00I don't read that much contemporary, but I can...I don't read that much contemporary, but I can really see myself enjoying the series, especially considering the setting and the really beautiful prose. It's comforting to know that it's still going strong, even in the fifth installment. I share your fear for the series I love and it's a bit stressful every time a new book comes out so it's great to know that at least this one is completely reliable.<br />Lovely review!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-35775789057169622962013-11-18T11:25:02.403-05:002013-11-18T11:25:02.403-05:00This series sounds wonderful, and I love that the ...This series sounds wonderful, and I love that the author is keeping thing fresh and drawing you back again and again. Lovely review :)Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-72285040357828766862013-11-18T10:03:11.314-05:002013-11-18T10:03:11.314-05:00I need to read this series Keertana! I'm start...I need to read this series Keertana! I'm starting to feel like the only person who hasn't, and I need to be in the loop. Normally the "it's so hard to be pretty" setup with a heroine would be a big problem for me, but it sounds like it's really well done in Summer's case and I have to admit to being curious about how well she works in this book. Glad this series is still going strong for you!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-44837929680736866302013-11-18T08:50:43.772-05:002013-11-18T08:50:43.772-05:00I love that you're so invested in this series,...I love that you're so invested in this series, Keertana, and it intrigues me that it seems to get more involved with each installment. That's the type of series I love to read. Fantastic review! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-9059602724261757782013-11-18T07:44:05.711-05:002013-11-18T07:44:05.711-05:00You really seem to enjoy this series. These books ...You really seem to enjoy this series. These books sound great and really interesting but somehow I have got the idea in my head that it's not for me. Chick-lit is not my thing really. But after your and Rachel's review for the first book in this series I want to give it a try. Hopefully I'll. Amazing review, Keertana :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.com