tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post8310778598920883500..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: ARC Review: Tease by Sophie JordanKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-22263473155907801512014-05-12T20:30:03.548-04:002014-05-12T20:30:03.548-04:00I'm getting tired of these recycled plot lines...I'm getting tired of these recycled plot lines as well. They're EVERYWHERE. That's why I haven't picked up the first in this series, or The Art of Lainey for that matter, because I can't bring myself to read another fake boyfriend plot. Even though those are supposed to have done it well. I've been taking a break from new adult for a while, as they seem to be the same thing again and again. Sorry this one didn't work for you :(. Also, I agree, that cover is awful. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-60971950169479938112014-05-11T15:55:42.449-04:002014-05-11T15:55:42.449-04:00I'm really sorry that it wasn't what you e...I'm really sorry that it wasn't what you expected, but I was a little bit surprised to see NA on your blog. :) <br />I agree, every single new adult has family issues, abuse, drugs and addiction... Sometimes authors manage to make it work, but at the most cases it's cliché storyline.Glasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750441600543024341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-61877035509993128202014-05-08T19:22:23.261-04:002014-05-08T19:22:23.261-04:00Oh Keertana, I agree with this review completely! ...Oh Keertana, I agree with this review completely! Like you, I really enjoyed FOREPLAY and was looking forward to this one so much, but this really was a very "typical" contemporary NA novel. It reinforced all the tropes instead of transcending them. Such a disappointment. :(<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2014/05/summergiveaway.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-28565177362616590292014-05-07T13:26:39.338-04:002014-05-07T13:26:39.338-04:00you know... with all NA books having this same for...you know... with all NA books having this same formula it starting to sound like all of us had went through this. Had a messed up life, no longer talk to parents, and whored in college. Really? Cause none of my friends fit this stereotype and neither do I...so...where is all of this coming from?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-90828622513604352822014-05-03T00:35:57.717-04:002014-05-03T00:35:57.717-04:00While I rarely put stock in book covers, I do agre...While I rarely put stock in book covers, I do agree that this one just missed it completely. I'm not much of a NA reader, but I do indulge once in a while. I have yet to check this one out, though. <br /><br />Sorry this book wasn't so hot, Keertana. Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-35798623156004792782014-05-02T16:38:54.686-04:002014-05-02T16:38:54.686-04:00I've never read anything by this author, but I...I've never read anything by this author, but I think I'd agree with your own assessment. I haven't read much NA lately but all the reviews have me annoyed on how sexual abuse is treated as well. Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-50904476047342462392014-05-02T15:52:55.683-04:002014-05-02T15:52:55.683-04:00Is this the same Sophie Jordan that wrote the Fire...Is this the same Sophie Jordan that wrote the Firelight series? LOL, I didn't read that either. I probably have one of them somewhere. I am not into NA that much, especially when SA is treated so lightly. Yes it is a serious issue and shouldn't be a trope in NA. Won't be trying this series. I hope some of the authors will get wind of your thoughts and take a different approach to baggage in NA. Excellent review as always Keertana.BURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-75548378241525477632014-05-02T15:45:30.022-04:002014-05-02T15:45:30.022-04:00I enjoyed Foreplay, but I wasn't a huge fan of...I enjoyed Foreplay, but I wasn't a huge fan of Emerson in that book, and I figured her story would annoy me, so I've been reluctant to read this one. It sounds like I'm not missing much. I agree that sexual abuse it far too often used in NA and never explored in a satisfying way. Disappointing all around. Sorry this didn't' work for you, Keertana, but I'm glad to have read your thoughtful review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-13572696227681234322014-05-02T15:29:54.255-04:002014-05-02T15:29:54.255-04:00I actually love to hate alpha males in stories. Mo...I actually love to hate alpha males in stories. Mostly because they all (or almost all) grow in the end. :) I know what you mean about the sexual abuse angle. If this one wasn't handled well, then I would really hate it. I do agree with you, it is a issue that needs to be explored well. Hm... not sure if I want to read this as I don't read that much NA, but I may try <i>Foreplay</i> anyway. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-46972153647728056492014-05-02T13:58:23.386-04:002014-05-02T13:58:23.386-04:00I'm sorry to hear that you were disappointed w...I'm sorry to hear that you were disappointed with Tease, Keertana, especially after you enjoyed the previous one so much. I have no personal experience with Sophie Jordan's books, but I doubt I'll ever pick this one up. It definitely doesn't sound like my cup of tea, and I really hope you enjoy your next read more. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-10000286082358926422014-05-02T09:46:36.942-04:002014-05-02T09:46:36.942-04:00What happened with that cover? I mean Sophie Jorda...What happened with that cover? I mean Sophie Jordan might not be famous for her stories but her covers are always amazing. I really hope they will to the redesign of this one. But back on topic, I'm so sad to hear that this one was a very typical NA book, when I was over the moon to hear that Foreplay was everything but that. Great review, Keertana :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-40710712677286391922014-05-02T09:39:38.483-04:002014-05-02T09:39:38.483-04:00NA is just so not my thing...and books like this d...NA is just so not my thing...and books like this don't help. I love the "in a rare display of symbolism" comment about the cover. She looks so incredibly bored by the whole thing. Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-40368648034494854662014-05-02T06:47:04.056-04:002014-05-02T06:47:04.056-04:00I didn't know this one but well I haven't ...I didn't know this one but well I haven't read a lot of NA yet. I'm glad that despite your problem with alpha-male it was ok to have Shaw. I confess I agree with you about the abuses and it would upset me to have that each time... thanks for the review.<br /><br />I'm following you on bloglovin.Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-56453682766929049122014-05-02T02:39:53.370-04:002014-05-02T02:39:53.370-04:00Hm, nah not for me thenHm, nah not for me thenBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com