tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post879511979303451071..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: House of Sand and Secrets by Cat HellisenKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-39374328621188538432014-03-04T13:31:27.236-05:002014-03-04T13:31:27.236-05:00It makes me so happy to see how much you've fa...It makes me so happy to see how much you've fallen in love with this series. I agree that this is a stronger novel overall. In the writing, but also Felicita grows so much from the beginning of the first book to now, that I agree this series works best when enjoyed together. Tho I do love your comment about liking that it's standalones too. I still can't' think of the beginning of this book without aching, because Felicita and Jannick hurt each other so much. But I agree, that the romance is one of my favorite aspects, and I loved seeing the fact that they are strongest when working together. I hope they're able to reconnect their mind palaces again. I loved that imagery. <br /><br />Also, from what I head (unless it's changed) the next book in the series takes place 10 years after this story and F/J are side characters. There was an excerpt in the version of HoSAS I read. But I'd love more Felciita and Jannick. I really wanted to see them together at the end of this book. But I also love the way it's clear from their actions at the end, how much they care about each other. Lovely review!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-84677424965451072792014-03-02T12:51:00.382-05:002014-03-02T12:51:00.382-05:00YAY!!!! I am so thrilled that you loved this book,...YAY!!!! I am so thrilled that you loved this book, Keertana, I gave it 5 stars as well--it pulled me out of a terrible reading slump that I had fallen into last year. I agree with everything you say here: this book is so complex and intricate. Everything works: the character development, the romance, the wonderful story of racial and social inequality--all of it is just so well done. I feel sorry for readers who haven't started this series because they are truly missing out. I really look forward to reading the next installment in this series--that teaser at the teaser at the end has me longing for more. Beautiful review, K:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-52614160444382234902014-03-01T18:12:31.942-05:002014-03-01T18:12:31.942-05:00Ever since I saw your review of book 1 I was curio...Ever since I saw your review of book 1 I was curious. It sounds so well done and i do enjoy character driven books. Always pleasant when the sequels go just as strong as some tend to kind of weaver. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-16105120197303525782014-03-01T04:57:21.645-05:002014-03-01T04:57:21.645-05:00Like many others I'm totally lost. I had no id...Like many others I'm totally lost. I had no idea that this is actually a sequel. Interesting. I'm so glad you enjoyed it and the progress of the characters is always something I want to see in books. Great review, Keertana :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-69561515615855038722014-02-28T19:23:33.002-05:002014-02-28T19:23:33.002-05:00Wow, I had no idea there was another book in this ...Wow, I had no idea there was another book in this series! I loved When the Sea is Rising Red, it was such a unique world and I loved the unconventional relationship dynamics. I am dying to get my hands on this after reading your review! I loved Jannik in book one, and I can't wait to see how his relationship with Felicita progresses in this installment. Lovely review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-484425640709628672014-02-28T16:09:27.553-05:002014-02-28T16:09:27.553-05:00adl;fkja lgj laj
FIVE STARS? Seriously, FIVE STAR...adl;fkja lgj laj<br /><br />FIVE STARS? Seriously, FIVE STARS? You are making me feel awful that I haven't had a chance to read this yet, but I am suuuuper excited to see your rating! Which, if I'm remembering correctly, is even higher than your rating for the first book.<br /><br />I peeked at your opening paragraph, and I agree--some books are best left as standalones, but I'm so glad to see that this defies that feeling. Yay!<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2014/02/goldencompassdiscussion.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-85969157263747602372014-02-28T15:15:19.651-05:002014-02-28T15:15:19.651-05:00THAT is a slightly creepy cover. I'm always in...THAT is a slightly creepy cover. I'm always intrigued when a sequel is stronger than expected. It always makes me want the first book! I know you didn't enjoy WHEN THE SEA IS RISING RED, so I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed this one. Great review, Keertana!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849853402753473461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-91907448719258905612014-02-28T14:14:45.477-05:002014-02-28T14:14:45.477-05:00I actually had no clue that WHEN THE SEA IS RISING...I actually had no clue that WHEN THE SEA IS RISING RED had a companion novel! I find this terribly exciting because Cat creates these visually artistic and atmospheric novels with her words so well. Needless to say, a five-star review from you has me entirely sold! Great thoughts, Keertana!Melissa https://www.blogger.com/profile/09297126633481230633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-36987800043540927852014-02-27T19:30:35.552-05:002014-02-27T19:30:35.552-05:00Hmm, I couldn't get into When the Sea is Risin...Hmm, I couldn't get into When the Sea is Rising Red, but maybe I didn't give it a good enough try. You make me want to read every book you review. And give up reviewing, yours are so good, intelligent, down to earth and thought provoking. I love reading your thoughts, it gives me such a different perspective on books in general. I think I'd really love this book with the relationhips, the slow burn as you call it, but I like that you say there is more going on "in the words that go unsaid between these two".<br /><br />It' a wonderful review, Keertana.<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-11468152155149107592014-02-27T16:26:35.217-05:002014-02-27T16:26:35.217-05:00I love it when books feel like standalones or a so...I love it when books feel like standalones or a solid ending to a duology. I mean you don't need cliffies to make me want the next book... just need a good book. So need to get that first one! Now I need this one as well!! :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-76895422791160476222014-02-27T15:24:17.563-05:002014-02-27T15:24:17.563-05:00I keep thinking Alien when I see that clawI keep thinking Alien when I see that clawBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-61853076785214778092014-02-27T10:46:03.378-05:002014-02-27T10:46:03.378-05:00I skimmed through your review, as I'm half way...I skimmed through your review, as I'm half way through When the sea is raising Red and I want the second book to be surprising. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Keertana!! <a href="http://honeybeeslittlecorner.wordpress.com">Honey Bee's Little World</a>https://www.blogger.com/profile/05665574587520464404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-68644121557822368882014-02-27T10:23:09.143-05:002014-02-27T10:23:09.143-05:00Hmmm. I didn't realize this was related to Whe...Hmmm. I didn't realize this was related to When the Sea is Rising Red because the covers have absolutely zero similarities. I know they're companion novels, but still, it might be nice if they were tied together graphically somehow:)<br /><br />And now I've digressed about the cover and not the story, well done me. Glad you felt this was a strong second book Keertana, I love the stories where the characters stick with me well after I've finished the book! Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-81693044774451217532014-02-27T06:24:14.303-05:002014-02-27T06:24:14.303-05:00This is such a gorgeous review Keertana, I have ha...This is such a gorgeous review Keertana, I have had my eye on When the Sea is Rising Red, ever since I read a review for it over on Lauren's blog and although I was quite wary about jumping into the paranormal genre again, I think this series truly sounds like something that I would enjoy! The characters and world sound absolutely amazing and I'm glad that you were able to enjoy this second book even more! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-43046515989236426742014-02-27T06:05:50.542-05:002014-02-27T06:05:50.542-05:00I love the feeling when a sequel is better than th...I love the feeling when a sequel is better than the first! It's like it was worth the wait. >.< <br /><br />Fab review, Keertana! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-3454716450010560492014-02-27T01:09:00.052-05:002014-02-27T01:09:00.052-05:00You definitely got my attention in saying that thi...You definitely got my attention in saying that this is a great sequel, it's really impressive these days because so many sequels seem like filler.The Bookish Manicuristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306340951256242816noreply@blogger.com