tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post9009270447613133185..comments2024-03-18T10:29:57.463-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: ARC Review: These Broken Stars by Amie KaufmanKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-66983025812801736762013-11-13T23:02:02.109-05:002013-11-13T23:02:02.109-05:00I saw this review last week, but wanted to post mi...I saw this review last week, but wanted to post mine before I looked at it. I get a little thrill when I see how many other people loved this one as much as I did! <br /><br />Heather had to tell me that teraforming is a real concept, and with that information this book became even more possible. I love your whole paragraph on Lilac and Tarver and how they both grew within this story. Although Tarver is the much more experienced survivalist, neither would have survived without the other, and he never overshadows Lilac. In fact, she gets much stronger as the story processes. I love the little bit of pride and prejudice in how they see each other at first and the ways that changes. Despite the fact that he has a tiny role on screen we also believe the looming threat of Lilac's father throughout and it's part of the tension between them. YES about the cover!!<br /><br />I'm so excited to see where else Kaufman and Spooner take us in this world. <br /><br />Beautiful review as always, friend!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-1470430678950086702013-11-11T14:43:32.981-05:002013-11-11T14:43:32.981-05:00I love this review so much, Keertana! We are in ag...I love this review so much, Keertana! We are in agreement on the rating, too--4.5 very strong stars for me as well. I don't think the end bothered me as much as it did you and Kate (and Kara, it seems), I should go back and reread to see what it was that stuck out for you. Can't wait for book two, though--I'm very glad that it's going to be a companion novel rather than a straightforward sequel.<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2013/11/these-broken-stars-tour-kickoff-giveaway-world-building-for-the-future.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-90871772003876924322013-11-09T22:09:35.634-05:002013-11-09T22:09:35.634-05:00Yeah, we're on the same page about the ending....Yeah, we're on the same page about the ending. I wish it had taken its time a bit more, but I'm so glad there was no cliffhanger.<br /><br />And I love when space books talk about terraforming. I"m surprised more don't; it is ALWAYS cool when that stuff is mentioned (like in the movie Aliens).<br /><br />Kate @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121967084265911599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-5369760689514281302013-11-09T18:05:24.203-05:002013-11-09T18:05:24.203-05:00I can be completely superficial about covers and t...I can be completely superficial about covers and this one is just beautiful. Glad to hear that you liked the book too! This one is coming up on my to-read list fast and I can't wait to get started!<br /><br /><a href="http://jenryland.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Jen @ YA Romantics</a><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-56447817306714670752013-11-08T20:26:53.587-05:002013-11-08T20:26:53.587-05:00I also loved this book, Keertana but I totally agr...I also loved this book, Keertana but I totally agree with you about the abrupt ending. But unlike you, it really bothered me. The rest of the book was plotted so well and was so perfect for me that it was a huge letdown for me for it to end the way it did.<br /><br />The thing that blew my mind the most about this book was Lilac's character arc. I despised the girl in the beginning, and by the ending I ADORED her. That is some skillful writing.<br /><br />Psssst. I think the word you are looking for is uncharted. You have unchartered. ;)Kara_Malinczakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559498182018910285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-8271439439273415082013-11-08T19:17:08.205-05:002013-11-08T19:17:08.205-05:00I'm so excited that this is coming up on my TB...I'm so excited that this is coming up on my TBR now that I've read your review! I doubt I'll be able to read it in four hours like you, but I will make sure to start it only when I have time to be glued to it properly! :-) Beautiful review Keertana!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-7333655011705180092013-11-08T18:48:24.905-05:002013-11-08T18:48:24.905-05:00I've seen about three other reviews for this b...I've seen about three other reviews for this book today and all of them included 4.5 star ratings too! That's definitely reassuring as I've been looking forward to this one and plan to get around to it soon. I love science fiction, but it's getting harder and harder to find something within the YA sector that really ticks all the boxes for me. I'm feeling really confident about this one now. Stunning review as always, Keertana! :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-80922674046838150582013-11-08T17:18:25.445-05:002013-11-08T17:18:25.445-05:00I love survivalist type stories and this one sound...I love survivalist type stories and this one sounds utterly amazing! I have a copy of this so I'm so excited to dig in. I can't tell you how happy I am to hear that this can be read as a stand alone and that the rest of the series are companions!! Yes! I'm so sick of the standard YA trilogy, waiting years for the story to finish. Lately that wait seems to be a huge disappointment for so many. No thanks! Lovely, lovely review, Keertana! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-595129224416678422013-11-08T13:35:46.274-05:002013-11-08T13:35:46.274-05:00This is such a killer review, K! I loved this book...This is such a killer review, K! I loved this book too and WOO HOO for finding another sci fi nerd like me who LOVED all the terraforming stuff! I have to say that when I read about it in TBS it was my first experience with that concept. And then I went online and discovered that it is indeed a very real life theory. In my review I go on and on about this and how freaking cool and exciting I found this part of the book to be. I agree I hope there will be more books that delve into this topic because I think it's fascinating. <br /><br />This whole book was fascinating, actually. I loved the examination of class and looking at corrupt big money as the enemy. And I loved that it was also a survivalist story. Sometimes those don't jive with me because I put myself in the same situation in my head and I know I would be dead in two minutes flat, but this book was different. <br /><br />And talk about UNPREDICTABLE. I was totally on the edge of my seat while I was reading and completely surprised by some of the things that happened (you KNOW what I am talking about here!) <br /><br />And the swoony romance. Sigh. It was gorgeous and steamy but also one that carried weight. I loved it. And I love Tarver. he was my fave pov to read.<br /><br />I am so excited about the companion books--I can't wait to get back to this world:) Super review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-31291041789033311862013-11-08T06:00:07.720-05:002013-11-08T06:00:07.720-05:00This sounds so fun! I'm really looking forward...This sounds so fun! I'm really looking forward to picking it up, based on the excellent reviews I've been reading. I have to agree with you on the cover thing too - recently I've been shy of gorgeous covers, because they more often than not concealed a story that let me know - so good to know this one delivers! Reynjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12060057995836591765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-85889272445361129652013-11-08T02:33:37.313-05:002013-11-08T02:33:37.313-05:00I had to skim your review since I am reviewing thi...I had to skim your review since I am reviewing this one tomorrow but I am so glad you loved this one as well! I gave it 4.5 stars too--who wouldn't? Close to perfection, this one. <br /><br /><33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-19796367386742747452013-11-07T20:50:31.532-05:002013-11-07T20:50:31.532-05:00I've heard so many great things about this boo...I've heard so many great things about this book, and that cover!! Fits so well with what you've described, I love myself an intricate tale, will need to check this one out =)<br /><br />Alicia @ <a href="http://summernexttopstory.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Summer Next Top Story</a>alicia♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/17425350386344327584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-37044218152197169512013-11-07T20:09:46.292-05:002013-11-07T20:09:46.292-05:00Honestly, I was really afraid of this book because...Honestly, I was really afraid of this book because the cover was just too pretty to actually have good content as well! But I've only heard consistently raving reviews, so I guess it really must be a dream come true! <br /><br />I'm glad to hear that YA is branching out in its sci-fi genre. I love dystopian sci-fis, but let's get a bit of variation here folks. I'll definitely pick up a copy of this one when it comes out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-48182710416428746222013-11-07T19:41:34.263-05:002013-11-07T19:41:34.263-05:00I consider myself a recent scifi convert after LOV...I consider myself a recent scifi convert after LOVING Firefly. TV show, I know, but I'm sure that my love can transcend mediums and apply also to books. I have been meaning to read Sara Creasy's duology after reading all that praise for you - eventually! And now it sounds like I have another solid scifi book to add to my list. :) Lovely review, Keertana! I'm glad you found another scifi novel that worked out for you.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-79819897094659075132013-11-07T17:51:26.374-05:002013-11-07T17:51:26.374-05:00Girl this one is my next read and honestly I haven...Girl this one is my next read and honestly I haven't even read the blurb for it (yeah I kinda requested it just based on that cover - I'm a shallow person sometimes), so I'll read your review after I read the book. But regardless I'm so so happy you enjoyed it! :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-82335773963139088942013-11-07T15:28:47.236-05:002013-11-07T15:28:47.236-05:00I've been wanting to read this.. not just beca...I've been wanting to read this.. not just because of the cover (I'm like that too) but because of the title! LOL<br /><br />Oh this does sound so good and I like the fact it could be read as a standalone. I hate it when they throw cliffies into the mix. Don't need them when a good book brings me back to the series. Brilly review!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-74766960729507522013-11-07T12:48:18.433-05:002013-11-07T12:48:18.433-05:00I've been waiting for this for a long time. So...I've been waiting for this for a long time. So glad to hear you loved it. TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-60492072402532463292013-11-07T10:11:17.555-05:002013-11-07T10:11:17.555-05:00WOO HOO!!!! I absolutely loved this one too Keerta...WOO HOO!!!! I absolutely loved this one too Keertana, it just blew me away. I loved both Lilac and Tarver, and I was riveted from page one wanting to see how the two of them would fare after the crash.<br /><br />I'm with you on the covers, I think we've all been burned by a gorgeous cover before, but this story lives up to its pretty packaging and then some!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-88604237100810699142013-11-07T10:06:16.607-05:002013-11-07T10:06:16.607-05:00A gorgeous AND relevant cover?! Wonders never ceas...A gorgeous AND relevant cover?! Wonders never cease! I have yet to read this one, but seeing such a favourable review from you has convinced me I should. Wonderful thoughts, Keertana :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-18432059837695217722013-11-07T07:16:17.703-05:002013-11-07T07:16:17.703-05:00I'm so glad this is coming up on my tbr as soo...I'm so glad this is coming up on my tbr as soon as I finish Crash Into You! The combination of such an original world and fascinating, equal characters, even though they come from different class, is too fascinating to resist. <br />Thank you for the lovely review, I'm so glad you enjoyed this as much as you did.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-33613813176531114592013-11-07T06:52:54.343-05:002013-11-07T06:52:54.343-05:00About the cover, I was wondering why the guy is we...About the cover, I was wondering why the guy is wearing simple clothes and the girl is wearing a dress. Now I know why. I'm really glad I read your review, Keertana. I also seem to have acquired the same mentality about books with pretty covers so I'm glad to hear that the story did the cover justice (and vice versa). And I'm also happy to hear about the slow-burn romance! And oh, thank words that this reads as a standalone. I really hope companion novels become the trend in the next few years!Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09113611207753873326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-49461909424102038772013-11-07T05:02:43.382-05:002013-11-07T05:02:43.382-05:00I started this book yesterday, so I'm thorough...I started this book yesterday, so I'm thoroughly pleased to your rating for this. I found this book a bit hard to get into at first, but once I'd stopped reading yesterday I have to say I was completely enamored by the beautiful world that the authors had created. Also Lilac hasn't started off with the best impression on me, but I'm glad to see you mention that there was growth for both characters. Another lovely review Keertana! Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.com