tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post6825272288867167899..comments2024-03-28T03:17:34.514-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: Born of Illusion by Terri BrownKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-12104508544928969012013-09-11T21:26:45.476-04:002013-09-11T21:26:45.476-04:00This is one of the few books that worked for you b...This is one of the few books that worked for you but not really for me. I'm so glad that you were able to connect to the story. The romance bugged me BIG time. Not that I was worried about Cole (or Owen, I can't remember which was which), but it was more Anna's characterization that I just couldn't grasp. Anyway. so happy this was a positive read for you. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-78385612178786812832013-09-08T05:49:58.909-04:002013-09-08T05:49:58.909-04:00Love triangles...:/ Gahhhhh.... Up until that part...Love triangles...:/ Gahhhhh.... Up until that part of your review I thought: "Yes, this is a book for me." Why there always must me a love triangle???<br /><br />This is one of the best reviews I've read in a long time. Glasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750441600543024341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-29968220520419415862013-09-07T20:10:49.719-04:002013-09-07T20:10:49.719-04:00I haven't found a book yet where a love triang...I haven't found a book yet where a love triangle is used in more then just a subplot. I like hearing about a book that explores a grat mother-daughter relationship. Fabulous review!Rachel https://www.blogger.com/profile/05123061163236150743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-78960026294339809752013-09-07T15:05:10.930-04:002013-09-07T15:05:10.930-04:00Ooh, you are definitely catching my interest with ...Ooh, you are definitely catching my interest with this one. I wasn't going to read it but now I really want to. The working love triangle sounds amazing, and the narration style seems like a positive instead of a negative. Alisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178388552763222269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-25242972520021661642013-09-07T09:33:32.953-04:002013-09-07T09:33:32.953-04:00The mixed reviews were the reason why I decided to...The mixed reviews were the reason why I decided to skip this one back in June. I think I still have a galley in my kindle though, so I might end up giving it a try now. I'm glad you liked it, Keertana! It's a relief to hear that the love triangle isn't the usual irritating trope that we normally see. You have me a lot more excited about this now. :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-87061064576990040472013-09-07T01:43:38.263-04:002013-09-07T01:43:38.263-04:00Arggh, I haven't gotten around to this book ye...Arggh, I haven't gotten around to this book yet! I've been DYING to read it though, and I'm kind of glad I waited because now that I've read your review, I know I can go into it without being disappointed. I love it when characters are double-sided; I love learning about their true self and see how it applies to their life and if they change/grow. It's awesome that her mother goes through the same process as well, and I love the message that you got from their relationship! I haven't read The Diviners, so I can't compare the 1920s atmosphere with it. Eeeep, the romance actually sounds really good! I'm not as tired of bad boys yet as you are, but I love my shy guys. I can't wait to meet these two boys. I can't wait to read this one, thanks for the gorgeous review as always, Keertana!Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-15432723293942588422013-09-06T23:05:08.389-04:002013-09-06T23:05:08.389-04:00That's cool that this book worked for you, Kee...That's cool that this book worked for you, Keertana! I WANTED to like it much more than I did--love that premise: magic, and illusionists and spiritualism and Harry FREAKING Houdini!! But it just didn't happen for me. Curious about what will happen in the sequel. I won't be reading it but I'll check back and see what you thought:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-8921897680420811852013-09-06T19:35:45.059-04:002013-09-06T19:35:45.059-04:00I remember hearing about this one and seeming inri...I remember hearing about this one and seeming inriguied but then i kept seeing not so great reviews for it and then straying away from it just like you did. I am though now curouis about this book a lot after your review and it seems like maybe i was too harsh judging this book based on a few reviews because you did seem to genuinly like it. I'll have to go check it out. Geat Review ;)<br />Lily @ LilysbookblogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-13556574453841981522013-09-06T19:35:44.284-04:002013-09-06T19:35:44.284-04:00I remember hearing about this one and seeming inri...I remember hearing about this one and seeming inriguied but then i kept seeing not so great reviews for it and then straying away from it just like you did. I am though now curouis about this book a lot after your review and it seems like maybe i was too harsh judging this book based on a few reviews because you did seem to genuinly like it. I'll have to go check it out. Geat Review ;)<br />Lily @ LilysbookblogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-15472793081621408972013-09-06T18:52:54.214-04:002013-09-06T18:52:54.214-04:00I have noted the mixed reviews of this one, but al...I have noted the mixed reviews of this one, but already I was leaning more towards reading it than passing it by. What the positive reviews have mentioned have resonated with me much more than what the negative reviews have said. And now, of course, your review is another one meant to persuade me to read it. :) That is a bit unfortunate about the lack of a strong plot - something that I think may bother me more than it bothered you. But strong characterization is always my foremost concern when reading, and I'm curious to see this mother-daughter relationship in action! Lovely review, Keertana!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-27204929067894003732013-09-06T14:54:55.668-04:002013-09-06T14:54:55.668-04:00This sounds perfect for me. I've only read one...This sounds perfect for me. I've only read one other YA that the triangle worked... so that has me curious about this one. Oh I so need to push this up the wishlist. You are right... I do like that cover too! Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-21162147583632209992013-09-06T12:43:46.005-04:002013-09-06T12:43:46.005-04:00This cover is completely gorgeous. I'm glad to...This cover is completely gorgeous. I'm glad to hear that after it lured you in you enjoyed the story. It sounds different and engaging. Wonderful review, Keertana! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-8197537134611470562013-09-06T11:03:48.104-04:002013-09-06T11:03:48.104-04:00I'm glad that you decided to give this book a ...I'm glad that you decided to give this book a go Keertana, despite the mixed reviews, because it sounds like Born of Illusion was totally a worthwhile read. I liked how you weren't annoyed by the love triangle because it was an integral part of the story and also that this book carries several important messages such as <i>For me, this is such an integral and important message: that's it's okay to break away from the life you've always known and what something different, no matter what age you are.</i>. Lovely review! Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-66240372644175528882013-09-06T09:08:34.397-04:002013-09-06T09:08:34.397-04:00I'm so glad that you mentioned what a characte...I'm so glad that you mentioned what a character-driven novel this is. Had I not known that going into this book, I probably would have struggled a bit. Knowing it, however, I can appreciate the story for where it shines, you know? Wonderful review, as usual, Keertana :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-38133513566287341772013-09-06T04:48:29.448-04:002013-09-06T04:48:29.448-04:00Oh I nearly forgot about this book but yes I reall...Oh I nearly forgot about this book but yes I really wanted to read it once upon a time. Then I started seeing some not really good reviews and I gave up on it. It seems like it was a mistake. I haven't read a book set in past in a while. I'm so glad you enjoyed this one and hopefully I'll get to read it someday. Amazing review Keertana :) Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.com