tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post7125809036105245583..comments2024-03-29T03:42:52.885-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Review: In the Arms of Stone AngelsJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-50530252140326726582011-07-12T17:16:20.362-04:002011-07-12T17:16:20.362-04:00I feel that I have been reading a lot of light hea...I feel that I have been reading a lot of light hearted reads lately and while the vast majority of people would be a-okay with that, I am just finding them to be a bit redundant. I think that this book having a bit of a darker edge to it is exactly what I need! Hopefully I will be able to gt past the lack of the two development. So many good books on NetGalley, so little time!Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09043710129088565772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-13090182090656851162011-07-10T20:28:12.501-04:002011-07-10T20:28:12.501-04:00Bummer that the ending wasn't as strong as the...Bummer that the ending wasn't as strong as the rest of the book. But I do like that the author is highlighting the long-lasting effects of bullying and shows a true portrayal of how that can effect a person. Thanks for reviewing this one!<br /><br /><br />Smiles!<br />LoriLoriStronginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10764202539292045963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-28544288748767848692011-07-10T16:04:11.075-04:002011-07-10T16:04:11.075-04:00Too bad about that end. It's sort of jarring a...Too bad about that end. It's sort of jarring and confusing when a book pulls a 180 for an easy wrap up. I like HEAs, but not so much when they come out of the blue and negate all the build up.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-65757894630626170992011-07-10T14:47:38.569-04:002011-07-10T14:47:38.569-04:00Oh gosh, this is such a great review Jenny, but I ...Oh gosh, this is such a great review Jenny, but I have to confess that I'm not sure I'd want to read it - it sounds like such an emotionally harrowing read. I'm sure this book must have taken you on an emotional rollercoaster of a ride - still, for all that, this book sounds unique and completely different to what we usually see out there.Tammy (The Book Fairy's Haven)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14199128133219847316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-27209118396005593102011-07-09T16:11:04.439-04:002011-07-09T16:11:04.439-04:00Another book that I haven't heard anything abo...Another book that I haven't heard anything about, well untill now. I'm not sure I'm going to love this, but maybe I will give it a try. ;)Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698452908549878264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-30196505025060093892011-07-09T13:06:47.947-04:002011-07-09T13:06:47.947-04:00It's always disappointing when you're read...It's always disappointing when you're reading a book that's well written and the ending is wrapped up a little too neatly. Still, this one sounds like it might be worth reading so I'll add it to my wishlist.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-78418738010279530472011-07-09T01:12:48.178-04:002011-07-09T01:12:48.178-04:00That's always disappointing when a book seems ...That's always disappointing when a book seems to start so well and then everything just gets too easily cleaned up. Maybe it would be better off creating a second book and not hurry up to finish the story.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-48508898885079607762011-07-08T23:50:33.727-04:002011-07-08T23:50:33.727-04:00Wrapped endings that happen too quickly is a readi...Wrapped endings that happen too quickly is a reading pet peeve of mine. I don't think this book is right for me. I think I'll pass on it. Thanks for an honest review, Jenny!Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-70296074442251091262011-07-08T21:57:23.497-04:002011-07-08T21:57:23.497-04:00I don;t know dude... I didn't really want to r...I don;t know dude... I didn't really want to read this one to begin with... LOL!Bookish Brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753627136675666788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-18788747383280922532011-07-08T20:53:02.923-04:002011-07-08T20:53:02.923-04:00What a shame about the ending because I know I'...What a shame about the ending because I know I'm always left a little miffed when things get wrapped up too easily and unnaturally. Also, this seems like a pretty heavy read, which there's nothing wrong with, but I'm just not in the mood for something so dark at the moment. This one might not be for me. I most definitely appreciate the review though!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-80206261546450947562011-07-08T18:14:05.553-04:002011-07-08T18:14:05.553-04:00Wonderful review!
I don't think this book is ...Wonderful review!<br /><br />I don't think this book is for me but it does sound compelling. I don't like easy endings, I think the characters need to fight for their HEA or closure.Felicia the Geeky Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960623537536038059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-77319934553062184812011-07-08T15:51:20.423-04:002011-07-08T15:51:20.423-04:00I liked the book but like you, I didn't care m...I liked the book but like you, I didn't care much for the easy ending and I hated the fact that White Bird wasn't visible for most of the book.<br /><br />I think it was a bit misleading but still enjoyable, not something I'd ever read again and not really something I'd recommend to friends unless they asked about it :o]<br /><br />Beautifully written review!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thebookfaery.com" rel="nofollow">Kristi</a>Kristi The Book Faeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06198548056627373947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-7768052258105985502011-07-08T15:07:41.889-04:002011-07-08T15:07:41.889-04:00Jenny - Yep, it's YA:) She's only sixteen ...Jenny - Yep, it's YA:) She's only sixteen or seventeen I think.<br /><br />Linds - I just wanted a little more time at the end to really be able to believe the change of heart. I can see how their attitudes would begin adjusting after everything happens, but it was pretty instant.<br /><br />Missie - I enjoyed it overall for sure, I like when a book pisses me off to no end (as intended of course) and then makes me happy. I just didn't feel like I knew White Bird at all and he was the catalyst for Brenna's change and then she for everyone else's and I wanted to know more about him.<br /><br />Mary - It's not an easy read, it's infuriating at times. It's worse too when there's no paranormal element to it either and you know there are really people like that out there with no excuse for their behavior. They're not vamps or demons or whatever, they're human.<br /><br />Melissa - It's definitely a freezer book. I took many a break because I got so mad at those people!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-49446250600906959062011-07-08T14:53:54.688-04:002011-07-08T14:53:54.688-04:00I don't know... I may have to make room in the...I don't know... I may have to make room in the freezer for this book if I read it. I know it will tick me off. However, to change the minds of those wanting to revel in other's suffering really makes me curious. I may wait on this one. Wonderfully written review as always!!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-77391944617714273272011-07-08T14:42:36.583-04:002011-07-08T14:42:36.583-04:00I have this one on my Kindle but haven't read ...I have this one on my Kindle but haven't read it yet. Wow. It sounds incredibly powerful and not an easy read. Tina's comment about a "Kentucky Derby ending" made me giggle, though it's sad to see those types of endings making more of an appearance in YA books.<br />Happy reading,<br />Mary @ <a href="http://bookswarm.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Book Swarm</a>Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-26818227548364889022011-07-08T14:29:38.885-04:002011-07-08T14:29:38.885-04:00My sister recently read this book and really like ...My sister recently read this book and really like it, though she said it was difficult to get into at first. I don't remember asking her about the end, so I'm gonna have to show her your review. She's not one to over analyze books, which sometimes frustrates me when I want to book talk. LOL<br /><br />If only truly awful attitudes could really change that easily. <br /><br />Thanks for your honest thoughts, Jenny.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-71458214276550082842011-07-08T13:47:10.514-04:002011-07-08T13:47:10.514-04:00easy wrap-ups are one of my chief annoyances with ...easy wrap-ups are one of my chief annoyances with stories. If there are serious issues, then I naturally expect there to be some serious reflection and not necessarily an 'easily' tied up ending. It doesn't ruin a book for me, but it's something I really get annoyed about.<br /><br />Great review, Jenny. This one had caught my eye, but now I may not make it so much of a priority - maybe more of a mid-Fall read.<br /><br />-Lindsbibliophile brouhahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135625757196944536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-22343622742998620312011-07-08T13:24:42.765-04:002011-07-08T13:24:42.765-04:00I have always thought that this was an adult title...I have always thought that this was an adult title and didnt know that its actually young adult until I read your review.Jenny N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12175597395445772605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-25002541973981614312011-07-08T11:24:39.251-04:002011-07-08T11:24:39.251-04:00Savy - I really liked the vision quest aspect too,...Savy - I really liked the vision quest aspect too, I just wish there was more of White Bird in it, I feel like I didn't really know him:)<br /><br />Tori - Thanks! Can't wait to see what you think of it:)<br /><br />Tina - I don't know. It was solid up until the end. It's not that the end was bad, things were just a bit too easy for how dark the overall story was.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-79825554159248348022011-07-08T10:55:12.542-04:002011-07-08T10:55:12.542-04:00Seriously what is up with these YA lately that hav...Seriously what is up with these YA lately that have great ideas, great writing and then a Kentucky Derby ending???<br /><br />However a love a book that spreads like wildfire..:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-1910143520215333342011-07-08T10:53:13.374-04:002011-07-08T10:53:13.374-04:00Wonderful review. I have the first one on my tbr.Wonderful review. I have the first one on my tbr.Torihttp://smexybooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-41411401340034064512011-07-08T09:59:11.414-04:002011-07-08T09:59:11.414-04:00I loved this book with all of the Indian history i...I loved this book with all of the Indian history in it. It was one main reason why I grabbed it to read. My husband is Apache so I thought it would be a great read. Nice review!Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549790893415179900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-9308271488344914632011-07-08T08:43:47.574-04:002011-07-08T08:43:47.574-04:00Julie - Yes! I thought White Bird needed a bigger ...Julie - Yes! I thought White Bird needed a bigger presence as well, we knew so little about him.<br /><br />Misha - I loved it right up until that end and then things just worked themselves out so perfectly. I wanted there to be a bit more of a fight since there had been the whole way through.<br /><br />Blodeuedd - I definitely had to walk away a couple times, take a breather, and then go back:)<br /><br />Nic - It was really different and I liked that about it:) The end was the only thing that kept it from being a 4.<br /><br />Leanna - Exactly. I enjoyed it overall, there were just a few small things that kept it from being amazing for me.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-37872118200197344762011-07-08T07:37:32.119-04:002011-07-08T07:37:32.119-04:00I like the premise of this one, although it sounds...I like the premise of this one, although it sounds like the story falls just a little short of being a great read!Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-50905319218710345552011-07-08T07:32:33.761-04:002011-07-08T07:32:33.761-04:00Another amazing review Jenny! You definitely have...Another amazing review Jenny! You definitely have made me very curious about this book.Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.com