tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post4894491047423739204..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-80915919584506299142015-07-01T16:28:21.999-04:002015-07-01T16:28:21.999-04:00I've been seeing so many mixed reviews so far ...I've been seeing so many mixed reviews so far for this book, but I think I'll take a shot at it next time I go to the library! I personally like books that retell fairy tales, so I would like to recommend a book for ya, i don't know if you would like it or not but Entwined by Heather Dixon is by far one of my favorite reads! & So thanks for the review!! :)seashellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16254618732952929258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-33261459755373293192015-06-13T19:40:15.359-04:002015-06-13T19:40:15.359-04:00I feel exactly the same way about Sarah J Maas'...I feel exactly the same way about Sarah J Maas' books, really want to love them due to gorgeous covers and the dedicated fandom - but after reading the books I can't muster the enthusiasm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-42409835807377701682015-06-13T18:18:21.082-04:002015-06-13T18:18:21.082-04:00Keertana, it's SO intriguing to see your thoug...Keertana, it's SO intriguing to see your thoughts on this book! I definitely thought this novel was FAR too over-hyped as well, which is why I found the first part so ridiculously underwhelming. <br /><br />I totally agree with you on the romance thing. I thought it was pretty easy as well, and I enjoyed it, in that way you mentioned. Also, the fact that the entirety of the first half of the novel is sooo focused on building up this romance (which you're right, was pretty easy) was extremely dull to me. Which is precisely why I liked it when Feyre was starting to get tested (and I think I understand what you're referencing to with the whole how she was treated as a woman thing... I didn't appreciate that either). <br /><br />I think one of the reasons I liked this novel so much more than you did was because I didn't even know this was supposed to be a Beauty and the Beast retelling. I mean, I had an inkling of an idea that it was supposed to be a retelling, but I had no clue as to which story. I think that was actually a benefit for me, since I wasn't really expecting anything of that kind from the story and romance. I totally see how those expectations really affected your love for the romance, though. Also, I'm totally going to have to check out Cruel Beauty!!<br /><br />I'm glad you're still going to try the sequel, Keertana. I think that it's going to better than this first novel, simply because of the consequences of everything that's happened. I'm excited for a lot more depth with the secondary characters (Rhys <33) and to see how Feyre manages everything. <br /><br />Gorgeous, fantastically eloquent review as always! <3Aneeqahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352395407424623520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-30221539986083066852015-06-11T23:23:50.038-04:002015-06-11T23:23:50.038-04:00I feel like we should give each other a virtual hi...I feel like we should give each other a virtual high five. Sigh. Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-63129087639686500382015-06-11T19:14:30.832-04:002015-06-11T19:14:30.832-04:00Ah, Keertana. I'm sorry that all of Maas' ...Ah, Keertana. I'm sorry that all of Maas' novels have disappointed you thus far! Personally, I'm on the Maas bandwagon, and I recently read <i>ACOTAR</i> as well. I loved it to death, and after reading your review, I still love it - but I can completely see where you're going. It's interesting that you point out "Beauty and the Beauty", because you're absolutely right. However, I'm guessing that Maas says it's loosely based off of "Beauty and the Beast", and I guess the only "beast" part is Tamlin's shapeshifting form into a literal beast/wolf. I haven't read <i>Cruel Beauty</i>, but I'm guessing that retelling stays truer to the original than <i>ACOTAR</i> does. Additionally, at least Maas is aware that the romance is easy! I really enjoyed the second half of the story with the tension at an all-time high, but yes yes yes, I know what you're talking about when you say how Feyre is treated: disgustingly. I'm really curious about Rhys' character and his motives.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts, and even though you're not going to be touching a Maas book for awhile, I really appreciate your review!! Wonderfully written, as always. <br /><br />JenJen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-38471348991296425662015-06-10T22:06:59.041-04:002015-06-10T22:06:59.041-04:00I've never read anything by this author. I'...I've never read anything by this author. I've heard some good things about this one, but I don't know...your review has me a bit wary. I'd have to check it out from the library or something if I did ever read it. Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-82567219588707660272015-06-10T18:35:51.400-04:002015-06-10T18:35:51.400-04:00YES KEERTANA, THANK YOU FOR THIS. You take the wor...YES KEERTANA, THANK YOU FOR THIS. You take the words right out of my mouth. I feel this was a decent story, but it wasn't mind-blowing either, you know? There was just something missing from it that I can't quite put my finger on. And your observations about Tamlin and the plot in general. Thank you for sharing this and, as always, fabulous review! ♥Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08980248647201093593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-17667271600653050602015-06-10T17:52:46.211-04:002015-06-10T17:52:46.211-04:00I don't think Maas will ever be an author for ...I don't think Maas will ever be an author for me, just because she creates romantic tension in a way I absolutely cannot stand. :/ I hate to say, since she has a legion of fans, but I'm not going to force myself through a book I'm pretty sure will only frustrate me.<br />I had planned on giving this one a try, until I heard that there's every possibility of a love triangle in the next book. For shame!<br />I'm glad you were able to have a little bit more success with her latest! I'm definitely curious to see what book 2 will be like...<br />Lovely review, lady!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307895303115762938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-53802761092304231332015-06-10T15:53:47.367-04:002015-06-10T15:53:47.367-04:00Hm... I have yet to read her other series but I do...Hm... I have yet to read her other series but I do have them on my wishlist. I think I'll pass on this one unless it picks up by the second book. I agree with you about the Hodge book so I think I'd feel the same way here.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-31128075624937566952015-06-10T14:55:55.968-04:002015-06-10T14:55:55.968-04:00Even though this doesn't seem to be a favorite...Even though this doesn't seem to be a favorite, even among hard core Maas fans, I still want to give it a try. Great honest review!Kindlemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084577342034704304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-52956990131560220612015-06-10T10:07:46.082-04:002015-06-10T10:07:46.082-04:00Throne of Glass fell short for me as well Keertana...Throne of Glass fell short for me as well Keertana, but I have to admit to absolutely loving the rest of the series. Once I read the prequel novellas and understood Celaena a little better, I got addicted ;-) Sorry this one still wasn't as strong as you wished it to be, but I'm glad the second half was a win for you!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-50603114020273110072015-06-10T02:06:05.426-04:002015-06-10T02:06:05.426-04:00I read your review days ago on GoodReads and I agr...I read your review days ago on GoodReads and I agree with pretty much everything. BUT. I wasn't able to finish the book. There was a HUGE deal breaker for me right around the middle (with the fae girl) that ruined the whole thing and made me stop reading instantly. I wish I'd been warned. That's not the sort of thing I can stand and I never would have picked it up. That aside, though, she doesn't do it for me either. Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-34113124216350520412015-06-10T01:32:32.837-04:002015-06-10T01:32:32.837-04:00The reviews for this one are quite mixed. I have t...The reviews for this one are quite mixed. I have the first 2 books of her other series but I still need to read them so I think I'll first start with that.Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.com