tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post5999603989732181413..comments2024-03-29T00:46:04.020-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Review: WinterspellJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-7404815272878185912014-10-03T05:13:52.710-04:002014-10-03T05:13:52.710-04:00I agree this book definitely had its slow moments,...I agree this book definitely had its slow moments, particularly in the beginning for me. I ended up really loving it, but it seems like a lot of people had trouble connecting fully with Clara and Nicholas. I'm glad you (mostly) enjoyed it in spite of the issues you had with the pace and connection to the characters. Lovely thoughtful review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-29536640332330769572014-10-02T20:46:07.563-04:002014-10-02T20:46:07.563-04:00This is one that I've read very split reviews ...This is one that I've read very split reviews on. People not connecting at all, and some people loving the story. I'm continuing to lean to thinking it's not for me. The strange love triangle is definitely a factor, and the slowness of the building plot. Though maybe I'll revisit it again sometime. I like that Clara grows up, and I enjoy historical fantasy and love that it's a Nutcracker retelling. But I'm still worried that this wouldn't be for me. I really want to see that connection between the leads. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-55169831997624246272014-10-01T22:35:56.856-04:002014-10-01T22:35:56.856-04:00You always wirte wuch beautiful and insightful rev...You always wirte wuch beautiful and insightful reviews. I can't wait to read this one and am glad to know it is a dark story. I wonder if I would appreciate Clara as a character. The cover, of course, is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing!! :DLolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00239617000942734999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-80295881837103198512014-10-01T20:42:34.273-04:002014-10-01T20:42:34.273-04:00Yeah, I've often done the lashing out bit so I...Yeah, I've often done the lashing out bit so I try to cut characters slack when they do it so, even though she does it sometimes, I'm pretty impressed that she can quietly absorb the strange circumstances, too!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-16695602406099545212014-10-01T14:18:57.724-04:002014-10-01T14:18:57.724-04:00I've been pretty curious about this one. I'...I've been pretty curious about this one. I'm not sure I can read it any time soon, but I'll definitely have to consider picking up a copy. It sounds pretty dark, but that might be okay. :) Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-70561145675769209002014-10-01T10:12:44.363-04:002014-10-01T10:12:44.363-04:00I do love stories with positive character growth b...I do love stories with positive character growth but it's disappointing to hear it was difficult to connection with Clara and Nicholas on an emotional level. Romance is such a big part of the story to me. Wonderful review, Jenny! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-1412779737166715462014-09-30T23:15:15.207-04:002014-09-30T23:15:15.207-04:00I think it's most cruel when that connection i...I think it's most cruel when that connection is just out of reach--nearly there but not quite--and it's so frustrating, as a reader, to have to experience that. Not sure I can handle that with this novel, though I have heard many positives about it as well. Thanks for such an honest review, Jenny--beautifully written as always! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-63525389017725073942014-09-30T22:53:46.591-04:002014-09-30T22:53:46.591-04:00I had hoped for more from the romance Rummanah. I ...I had hoped for more from the romance Rummanah. I wanted to really root for them, and I never quite got there.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-79504738913944139492014-09-30T22:53:16.791-04:002014-09-30T22:53:16.791-04:00Right? I thought it might have darker moments, but...Right? I thought it might have darker moments, but it was quite a bit grittier than I expected going in. Not a bad thing though, just a surprise!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-8586890335405603002014-09-30T22:52:19.663-04:002014-09-30T22:52:19.663-04:00Okay.Okay.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-53824966713456792812014-09-30T22:52:08.452-04:002014-09-30T22:52:08.452-04:00Glad I could put it on your radar Emma!Glad I could put it on your radar Emma!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-45019729726023368022014-09-30T22:51:52.888-04:002014-09-30T22:51:52.888-04:00It's probably one that can wait Heidi. I enjoy...It's probably one that can wait Heidi. I enjoyed it well enough, but it's a thick book and slow moving at times, so it took me a bit longer to get through.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-63165610284651746892014-09-30T22:51:25.256-04:002014-09-30T22:51:25.256-04:00YAY RETELLINGS! I can't get enough of them:)YAY RETELLINGS! I can't get enough of them:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-16818743367926379392014-09-30T22:51:11.369-04:002014-09-30T22:51:11.369-04:00I'll be interested to see what you think Savy!...I'll be interested to see what you think Savy!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-7477917019940785442014-09-30T22:50:57.841-04:002014-09-30T22:50:57.841-04:00Thanks so much Ali!Thanks so much Ali!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-78921003488957878812014-09-30T22:50:46.223-04:002014-09-30T22:50:46.223-04:00Thanks!Thanks!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-51811411099100625782014-09-30T22:50:36.751-04:002014-09-30T22:50:36.751-04:00I know, it was strange. Things were definitely hap...I know, it was strange. Things were definitely happening, but I didn't always feel like they were happening. The tension and the anticipation and the fear wasn't there when I wanted it to be.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-37835278725397784542014-09-30T22:49:51.463-04:002014-09-30T22:49:51.463-04:00Glad she loved it Hannah!Glad she loved it Hannah!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-69022064763163002752014-09-30T22:49:38.514-04:002014-09-30T22:49:38.514-04:00It was much darker than I expected too Nick! I for...It was much darker than I expected too Nick! I for some reason thought it would be a lighter fantasy but I was mistaken ;) I liked the darkness of it, I just couldn't emotionally connect as much as I wanted to.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-77492431429054380422014-09-30T22:49:01.732-04:002014-09-30T22:49:01.732-04:00It was a tricky one to get into for me as well Chr...It was a tricky one to get into for me as well Christina, and it was definitely slow at times, but I liked Clara and the various layers to her I got to see:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-45635626477854986872014-09-30T22:48:29.697-04:002014-09-30T22:48:29.697-04:00I quite enjoyed Clara Maja! I liked that she wasn&...I quite enjoyed Clara Maja! I liked that she wasn't likeable every moment, she made some selfish choices that were completely human and understandable:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-13761998256692058352014-09-30T22:47:41.957-04:002014-09-30T22:47:41.957-04:00That was a little awkward to be sure, but I'm ...That was a little awkward to be sure, but I'm pretty good at glossing over things like that since I knew there was an actual guy in there somewhere ;-)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-17433541979236525912014-09-30T22:47:04.513-04:002014-09-30T22:47:04.513-04:00I had some trouble with a few things, but overall ...I had some trouble with a few things, but overall I did really like Clara and the world-building:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-31162467864947554932014-09-30T22:46:40.102-04:002014-09-30T22:46:40.102-04:00I haven't read Summerfall, I really need to do...I haven't read Summerfall, I really need to do that! This world was definitely fascinating. And so much darker than I was expecting!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-81155523427306613972014-09-30T22:25:39.451-04:002014-09-30T22:25:39.451-04:00I'm really curious about this one, Jenny, sinc...I'm really curious about this one, Jenny, since I found out it's a retelling of the Nutcracker. I do like the dark aspects of the book, but I'm a little disappointed that the romance isn't as strong. Still I'd like to check this book out. Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.com