tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post6426745879660706551..comments2024-03-28T03:15:56.415-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Review: School SpiritsJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-17121339994633394502013-06-12T11:01:14.260-04:002013-06-12T11:01:14.260-04:00I loved the Hex Hall series so I was looking forwa...I loved the Hex Hall series so I was looking forward to this, but I'm not going to rush out and read it especially in light of the news about the sequel. It does look like she may come back to writing one eventually, but by then people probably will have lost interest. Wonderful review, Jenny. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-90917584366913327682013-06-11T20:07:45.121-04:002013-06-11T20:07:45.121-04:00yay i'm excited for this one! I just recently ...yay i'm excited for this one! I just recently read Hex Hall and loved it to bits! Fantastic review!<br />- Farah @ <a href="http://majibookshelf.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">MajiBookshelf</a>Maji Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041371370691545149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-84254355553787625922013-06-11T19:58:21.215-04:002013-06-11T19:58:21.215-04:00I'm always a fan of spinoff series, especially...I'm always a fan of spinoff series, especially if I loved the original series. Hex Hall was an enjoyable read. But I'm glad I've waited to read School Spirits.I've decided to pass up on it since there isn't going to be a sequel. Thanks for your review and the updated info!Miss Page-Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518771814158045590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-24294649497908271182013-06-11T18:02:40.032-04:002013-06-11T18:02:40.032-04:00Jenny, so glad you enjoyed the book! I so need to ...Jenny, so glad you enjoyed the book! I so need to finish the first series and read this one. Loved your review :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-59778829307546799932013-06-11T17:50:19.216-04:002013-06-11T17:50:19.216-04:00I haven't read the Hex Hall series, but have h...I haven't read the Hex Hall series, but have heard good things about it. I had that the author isn't continuing this, kind of makes me not want to start it. You review is wonderful and so informative. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14803450317156356529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-48828779941318201652013-06-11T17:29:52.859-04:002013-06-11T17:29:52.859-04:00I have seen reviews say that she's saying ther...I have seen reviews say that she's saying there's no more (at least for now) and that there's lots of unanswered questions. I do really want to read this (after finishing the Hex Hall series since I've only read the first) but I think I would be a bit angry about the open threads. I'm glad it was a good read, but still, so disappointing that it's not going to be finished!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-64788575278391399232013-06-11T17:01:47.423-04:002013-06-11T17:01:47.423-04:00I love how funny Hawkins's writing can be - I ...I love how funny Hawkins's writing can be - I remember laughing so much while reading HEX HALL! Love the sound of the characters, especially Torin...What a shame that there will not be a sequel, though. <br /><br />Fantastic review, Jenny! :)Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-78701197790181294792013-06-11T16:12:43.323-04:002013-06-11T16:12:43.323-04:00Is it weird that Torin sounds a bit like Magnus Ba...Is it weird that Torin sounds a bit like Magnus Bane? Old and mysterious and with unclear motives? I really think that's great. And Izzy sounds like a fabulous heroine too, but I'm not eager to read this, now that I know it won't be continuing. Somehow I doubt it was Hawkins' choice. I'm more inclined to think it was the publisher's decision, but who knows why these things happen? Anyway, since it wasn't written as a standalone, but will probably remain one, I'l just skip it for now.<br />Great review, Jenny!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-54197583300054200082013-06-11T15:08:53.560-04:002013-06-11T15:08:53.560-04:00I was very eager to read this series as I fell beh...I was very eager to read this series as I fell behind on the Hex Hall series, but I found out right after this released there wouldn't be a second book and that totally quenched my desire to read it. That is so sad. It sounds like such a fun and delightful book. I don't get it. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-74878706274939219692013-06-11T14:50:34.426-04:002013-06-11T14:50:34.426-04:00I have one of the books in the first series and ha...I have one of the books in the first series and have been waiting on getting the other 2 before I start it. Oh and this looks like an interesting book to add to it. Glad it is complete especially when we aren't guaranteed to have more. Hopefully she will do what other authors have and go for indie! :) I usually hope for that. <br /><br />Btw, I'm so curious about Torrin!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-45289705466124575412013-06-11T14:48:50.889-04:002013-06-11T14:48:50.889-04:00Yay! So glad you enjoyed this one too! I loved the...Yay! So glad you enjoyed this one too! I loved the banter between Izzy and Dex and even though I miss Sophie and Archer, I really loved them and was SO excited at the prospect of more of their story, assuming there was a sequel on the way. I found out there wasn't on Rachel's tumblr and my heart just sank! I dont' think it makes me love the book any less, but it makes me super sad. :-(<br /><br />Lovely review Jenny! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-54945550387143903992013-06-11T14:45:45.858-04:002013-06-11T14:45:45.858-04:00Hex Hall was such a cute series, that I'd love...Hex Hall was such a cute series, that I'd love to go back into that world with new characters. I'm glad you enjoyed this one so much, but I'm really sad that it's not going to be a series :(. Maybe that will change? Do you think this works ok as a standalone, or did it feel unfinished at the end? Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-84782312923018414002013-06-11T13:01:12.462-04:002013-06-11T13:01:12.462-04:00I wasn't planning on reading this one since I ...I wasn't planning on reading this one since I wasn't a fan of Hex Hall. It was a DNF for me which is rare, but I just couldn't get into it at all. I plan on giving it another go someday though. I'm glad you loved this one so much. The characters seem great and I think I'd like them more than the first MCs. I'm sorry your questions will more likely be unanswered though:(Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-56466178145925989422013-06-11T12:15:09.537-04:002013-06-11T12:15:09.537-04:00*gave us the update..sheesh.*gave us the update..sheesh.Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-26066165308969336442013-06-11T12:14:15.473-04:002013-06-11T12:14:15.473-04:00I have not read this author, and was excited to tr...I have not read this author, and was excited to try this new series, but I am not sure this is the book to start with. I am glad you have us the update. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-89948219940701169042013-06-11T12:06:15.590-04:002013-06-11T12:06:15.590-04:00I was really excited for this book because I adore...I was really excited for this book because I adore Rachel Hawkins witty writing, but I was pretty upset when I heard that there would be no sequel. Because of that I don't think I would want to read this book. But you make it sound so good, especially when you described the characters! I'm very much conflicted whether I want to read it or not now! <br />Lovely review, Jenny!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-34937872494035886352013-06-11T10:19:51.251-04:002013-06-11T10:19:51.251-04:00Bummer to hear about the discontinuation (indefini...Bummer to hear about the discontinuation (indefinite postponement?) of this series. That takes all the fun out of it, doesn't it? I'll definitely get to the Hex Hall series, but this one may have to wait.Amanda @ On a Book Benderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975515860710635598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-75104813359695713552013-06-11T10:04:31.146-04:002013-06-11T10:04:31.146-04:00That's what I'm hoping. She didn't lea...That's what I'm hoping. She didn't leave us with a cliffhanger or anything, so I'm content to wait and see if it will ever be something she focuses on again. I'm excited for the new unrelated series she mentioned though!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-40929235928388147322013-06-11T10:03:35.370-04:002013-06-11T10:03:35.370-04:00Yay! I still have to read the final book in the He...Yay! I still have to read the final book in the Hex Hall series (I fail), but I had so much fun with Izzy and company in this book:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-65126793392901085192013-06-11T10:02:55.106-04:002013-06-11T10:02:55.106-04:00I have no idea! I got a publicity flyer with my re...I have no idea! I got a publicity flyer with my review copy that made it sound like they were moving forward with the series, so I don't *think* it's that Disney didn't pick it up, but I obviously don't know that for sure.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-74776205046575073662013-06-11T10:02:26.653-04:002013-06-11T10:02:26.653-04:00That sucks it won't be a series. I was a fan o...That sucks it won't be a series. I was a fan of the Hex Hall series and was curious about this one. Glad to hear it's a solid read. Maybe she'll be able to revisit it one day. :)Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609984238909948421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-72004497466812037792013-06-11T10:01:33.446-04:002013-06-11T10:01:33.446-04:00BOO ON EXAMS! Hope they're going well for you ...BOO ON EXAMS! Hope they're going well for you though, and that you're almost done:)<br /><br />I did still enjoy this story despite learning there wouldn't be more. It was just a really fun read:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-15620683857138022292013-06-11T10:00:25.251-04:002013-06-11T10:00:25.251-04:00It doesn't end abruptly really. The main myste...It doesn't end abruptly really. The main mystery is solved in it's entirety, it's the things with Izzy's family that are left unresolved. So, if you pick this up, you will get a whole story, there's just definitely room for more when you reach the end. She doesn't leave you hanging though, that would just be mean:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-27028707799967100382013-06-11T09:58:52.286-04:002013-06-11T09:58:52.286-04:00I just really wanted to know what happened to her ...I just really wanted to know what happened to her sister:) Maybe she'll toss out an epilogue or short novella at some point down the road to let us know how that all turned out.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-92132882652341014882013-06-11T09:57:51.498-04:002013-06-11T09:57:51.498-04:00Hmmmm. I imagine if Hex Hall wasn't really you...Hmmmm. I imagine if Hex Hall wasn't really your thing, this book might not be either. Granted, Izzy is a different character so she may work better for you, but the feel of the book is the same as the other series.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.com