tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post6068615897052183468..comments2024-03-28T03:17:34.514-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: ARC Review: Renegade by J.A. SoudersKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-42659217447636937092012-11-13T23:21:27.263-05:002012-11-13T23:21:27.263-05:00I specifically come and drop by to your blog today...I specifically come and drop by to your blog today just to say THANK YOU! Your review worked magic on me and now I have another favourite on my shelf ;)Zuleezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826150824678691641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-72286772991962011882012-11-07T18:37:53.594-05:002012-11-07T18:37:53.594-05:00I would probably have just blown past this book wi...I would probably have just blown past this book without reading your review. Honestly this cover kept making me think of the bachelor rose ceremony, which turned me off. Now I'll definitely be adding it to my TBR! The twist on the classic dystopian, and the underwater setting are definite draws. And I'm fascinated by how Evie has to fight through her brainwashing. The Mother scares me just from your review! I'm glad you reviewed this one. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-42047347291962020332012-11-05T20:51:55.627-05:002012-11-05T20:51:55.627-05:00You know how I felt about this one but I liked Mot...You know how I felt about this one but I liked Mother. She was probably my favourite character; I love evil geniuses ;)A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-73631966605252042582012-11-04T19:51:01.036-05:002012-11-04T19:51:01.036-05:00Oh my, it's chilling to learn what the Mother ...Oh my, it's chilling to learn what the Mother would do to brainwash her citizens! *gives me shudders* I'm also fascinated by this world created by Souders. Thank you, Keertana!Henrietta @ Leisure Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923185503681492201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-89004558987221872072012-11-04T19:24:08.014-05:002012-11-04T19:24:08.014-05:00Wonderful review Keertana. I don't know that t...Wonderful review Keertana. I don't know that this book is for me, I think I'm a little over saturated with dystopians for now. But I'm glad you enjoyed it. Great review. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-65325690730412399172012-11-04T15:49:15.518-05:002012-11-04T15:49:15.518-05:00Oh! I'm so glad you reviewed this one, Keertan...Oh! I'm so glad you reviewed this one, Keertana. I was so prepared to ignore it! The underwater society and Mother sound completely creepy. I will say, I'm not surprised to see you didn't feel 100% behind the romance...I was admittedly rolling my eyes at the mention of the mysterious boy stranger showing up from another world. I'm not sure if I'll try this one or not, more likely I'll wait and see what the rest of the series is like.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416898799044848769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-90395821162003186412012-11-04T13:16:38.282-05:002012-11-04T13:16:38.282-05:00This is the first I've seen off this book, so ...This is the first I've seen off this book, so thanks for engaging my attention to it. <br /><br />It sounds really good and I will definitely have to get my hands on a copy. <br /><br />Shame about the romance really, but lovely review dear! Livvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441931016080817720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-32181741706193032332012-11-04T11:03:19.317-05:002012-11-04T11:03:19.317-05:00I cannot wait to read this. The reviews are pourin...I cannot wait to read this. The reviews are pouring in and they are raving. Rich world-building that works? I am so there. You've got me so excited for this one now. I definitely need to grab a copy when it comes out.Kara_Malinczakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559498182018910285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-10219294847138358942012-11-04T04:11:29.228-05:002012-11-04T04:11:29.228-05:00I read your intro and went straight to Netgalley t...I read your intro and went straight to Netgalley to request a copy - cross your fingers for me!<br /><br />I would have skipped this over as well, so thanks so much for reviewing so wonderfully! I like that Evie is a great character, that the world is well done and that you liked the ending!Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-68094503661506869742012-11-04T01:15:17.891-04:002012-11-04T01:15:17.891-04:00WOW KEERTANA! Sold lady, sold. ;) Prior to your sp...WOW KEERTANA! Sold lady, sold. ;) Prior to your spectacular review of this, I personally thought that no YA dystopian book could ever revive my faith in this genre, but you blew my concerns out of the water with your review. I'm definitely going to add this to my TBR list, so thank you. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-85802276134738959652012-11-03T23:53:53.547-04:002012-11-03T23:53:53.547-04:00Yeah this wasn't one I had noticed at all. I&#...Yeah this wasn't one I had noticed at all. I'm not sure why not, that sure is a gorgeous cover! But now I'm definitely very anxious to read it! It sounds amazing. Its too bad you didn't feel the romance more sooner, but I'm happy that's really the only issue youhad. I can't want to read it! Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-85551261643129600072012-11-03T18:58:13.669-04:002012-11-03T18:58:13.669-04:00I feel apprehensive about this book so I'm gla...I feel apprehensive about this book so I'm glad that you loved it so much! It sounds like a really fantastic book with great writing. Love that it's easy to like Evie and she sounds like a strong heroine. Also yes to world building! Fantastic review! <3 elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098549352641704742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-84502380674168293362012-11-03T10:01:05.855-04:002012-11-03T10:01:05.855-04:00I'm so glad you loved it! I have to say, the ...I'm so glad you loved it! I have to say, the synopsis did intrigue me, so I'm overjoyed to see that the book totally lives up to it. I love that Souders has created this world so completely and that you can really connect with the MC. Shame about the romance though! Still, at least you did grow to like it. Wonderful review, Keertana! :)Aa'Ishahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06034750057312410821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-81177223381930710122012-11-03T08:18:50.751-04:002012-11-03T08:18:50.751-04:00I was drooling over Renegade long before the cover...I was drooling over Renegade long before the cover reveal, but when that stunning piece of art was released to the world, I was DESPERATE for a copy in my bookshelf, regardless whether I'd like it or not. It's just so BEAUTIFUL *sigh* <br /><br />BUT KEERTANA. OMG. YOUR REVIEW :o <br /><br />It's one of the few I've read and.... holy crap, I'm getting welcome tingles up my spine. There's times where I find villains a bit lacking and stereotypical, so I love when one truly manages to tap into that creepy, psychotic vein and give us a character to truly fear. The worldbuilding sounds incredible and while you weren't fully invested in the romance that developed from their friendship, I'm happy that Gavin and Evie were still a likable couple by the end. <br /><br />AMAZING review, I've missed reading them! Annnnnd I LOVE YOUR NEW BLOG BANNER! <3Brodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389909407256668662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-87872469893449135082012-11-02T23:55:17.921-04:002012-11-02T23:55:17.921-04:00Yeah! I know you don't give out the high ratin...Yeah! I know you don't give out the high ratings lightly. I love a dysopian with good world building and I am so glad that this meets those requirements. I am still waiting to get my ARC but with everything messed up in NY, it might be awhile!Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-568170038154115562012-11-02T20:48:04.410-04:002012-11-02T20:48:04.410-04:00I keep hearing really good things about this book,...I keep hearing really good things about this book, Keertana and I'm excited to hear that you loved it too! It sounds like I'm in for a treat. I haven't had a good experience with books lately, but I have a very good feeling about this. I'm definitely getting a copy for myself when it's out! You make the book sound so wonderful!<br />Thanks for the very convincing review, Keertana! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-46813448882477398172012-11-02T18:27:16.770-04:002012-11-02T18:27:16.770-04:00EEEP I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS BOOK NOW. An actu...EEEP I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS BOOK NOW. An actually EVIL villain? PERF <3 If there's going to be an villain in the book, I like the really mean, like really. The underwater "utopian" world sounds absolutely ridiculously awesome! This world definitely sounds like it would stand out from the other dystopians. LOVELY review, Keertana, I'm so glad you loved this one!Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-51132609074993406932012-11-02T14:39:44.833-04:002012-11-02T14:39:44.833-04:00I really liked this one as well. It's actually...I really liked this one as well. It's actually a pretty fresh take on all the dystopians out there. It's darker than I thought it would be and much more horrifying (which is a GOOD thing, imo) Mother was a great villain and Evie was an awesome protag. Some of the revelations didn't surprise me and others did. And yes, love that cover! Totally relevant to the story.<br /><br />I didn't feel completely swept away by the romance either, but I did really like Gavin (I thought he was a good source of comic relief) and I have hopes for the love story in future installments. <br /><br />Great review! I'm hoping to publish mine next week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-65302008129572653312012-11-02T14:18:38.217-04:002012-11-02T14:18:38.217-04:00See, when you say "part psychological thrille...See, when you say "part psychological thriller" I get chills. The good, anticipatory kind. I never doubted that this book would be awesome. Once my cover senses start tingling, it's hard to trust my instincts. Which is why I'm so overjoyed that so many peeps are loving this beautiful-looking book. There is a little strain in regards to the romance and the way everyone is perceiving it, but I don't think I'll have that much trouble with it so HURRAH!Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998824096375362353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-59486287629227465782012-11-02T13:42:05.814-04:002012-11-02T13:42:05.814-04:00Phew. Now that's a relief. A copy is on its wa...Phew. Now that's a relief. A copy is on its way toward me, somewhere above the Atlantic, I'd guess, and I've agreed to do the blog tour, but I was so afraid I wouldn't like it! I can't WAIT to read it now. I'm glad you said the cover is actually connected to the story, these beautiful covers so rarely are.<br />It's too bad the chemistry between Gavin and Evie didn't quite work for you, but with all the other things going for this book, one thing that's not perfect can easly be forgiven.<br />Thank you for the amazing review, my darling.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-83993364538553231152012-11-02T13:26:13.821-04:002012-11-02T13:26:13.821-04:00Your review has made me so much more excited to re...Your review has made me so much more excited to read this book! I hadn't really thought about the traditions of dystopian books too much in relation to this, but you're right. There are so many ways that it could have gone wrong. I am glad to hear you don't think that it fell into any of those cliches (except maybe the relationship. I am curious to see how cynical I will be about it :) ). Wonderful review!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-21544322749696125402012-11-02T12:05:51.960-04:002012-11-02T12:05:51.960-04:00I was kind of wavering whether I should request th...I was kind of wavering whether I should request this book or not, but your review has definitely given me that extra push. A lot of books have surprised me this year, and I think Renegade will be another! Wonderful review hun! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-59815225721487818932012-11-02T12:02:55.301-04:002012-11-02T12:02:55.301-04:00Fabulous review :) ! I'm hearing tons of aweso...Fabulous review :) ! I'm hearing tons of awesome things about this book. I look forward to read it, I love good villains !! Elodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867264400308246173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-64849396669201476302012-11-02T10:57:52.370-04:002012-11-02T10:57:52.370-04:00I just received this for review and am quite excit...I just received this for review and am quite excited about it! I know Giselle was very impressed too but a couple negative reviews have had me lowering my expectations slightly. Hopefully that will work out for the best and I'll still be blown away in the end. Great review, Keertana! :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-85124562659179739162012-11-02T10:31:09.086-04:002012-11-02T10:31:09.086-04:00Oh yay! I just signed up for a tour of this one, I...Oh yay! I just signed up for a tour of this one, I'm SO glad to know you enjoyed it Keertana! I can't wait to meet Evie and explore this world, it sounds amazing. It's too bad you weren't quite feeling the romance, but I do like that they are friends before the romance begins, I always enjoy that type of relationship! I'm curious as to what "unrealistically male" means though - my mind is churning with all the implications:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.com