tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post7821431197177922251..comments2024-03-18T15:01:55.385-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Review: Paper ValentineJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-59964418349997659262012-12-28T16:34:14.826-05:002012-12-28T16:34:14.826-05:00I am so curious now, I've been in a darker, my...I am so curious now, I've been in a darker, mystery kinda mood lately..and this is more than i expected! Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-21249323480525763302012-12-23T01:16:21.291-05:002012-12-23T01:16:21.291-05:00As always, you have dumbfounded me with your exqui...As always, you have dumbfounded me with your exquisitely written review, Jenny. :) Paper Valentine is a book I anticipate (the premise = perfection and I've heard that the author's writing is one to envy) so your four star rating is a definite plus sign. I quite enjoy a good unexpected murder mystery and character-driven plots, too. I'm so thrilled you were a fan of this one, Jenny! Have you read the author's other novels? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-77447086685202729502012-12-20T23:56:49.862-05:002012-12-20T23:56:49.862-05:00I've been hearing some interesting things abou...I've been hearing some interesting things about this book and I'm much more intrigued by it now that I've read your reviews. (I really need to stop reading them because they are way too convincing, Jenny!)<br /><br />I really like that the book is character-driven and it seems like the main character is very interesting. It's good to know that Paper Valentine is more than just a murder mystery. <br />Thank you for the beautiful review, Jenny! :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-10820068130095061992012-12-20T23:47:54.655-05:002012-12-20T23:47:54.655-05:00I actually haven't read any of Yovanoff's ...I actually haven't read any of Yovanoff's but they have such interesting covers that I can't help but love. I love that you're able to learn more about the characters as they learn more about themselves. I don't know if you've read any of her other books, Jenny, so would you suggest starting with this one?A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-82275735902783376432012-12-20T23:39:46.936-05:002012-12-20T23:39:46.936-05:00Lucky you! I would love to meet her:) I hope you l...Lucky you! I would love to meet her:) I hope you like this one as much as I did Candace!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-81865475888841617952012-12-20T23:39:21.539-05:002012-12-20T23:39:21.539-05:00I'm weak like that too Kate, there's no sh...I'm weak like that too Kate, there's no shame ;-)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-14861093552389821792012-12-20T23:39:06.126-05:002012-12-20T23:39:06.126-05:00I loved Finny and Hannah, but it's funny becau...I loved Finny and Hannah, but it's funny because not that much really happens between them. It's hard to explain, but for all that they don't interact that often in the story, I still felt like plenty was said you know?Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-37092880854132464932012-12-20T23:38:10.141-05:002012-12-20T23:38:10.141-05:00I hope you give this book a try, it was much more ...I hope you give this book a try, it was much more than I expected it to be:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-36566337001935487062012-12-20T23:37:30.034-05:002012-12-20T23:37:30.034-05:00Of the two I've read of hers, this one was the...Of the two I've read of hers, this one was the more successful one. She's got a very distinct style to her books that won't work for everyone, but in this case everything came together perfectly for me:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-79247344595762275372012-12-20T23:36:14.033-05:002012-12-20T23:36:14.033-05:00I had some trouble with The Replacement as well, b...I had some trouble with The Replacement as well, but I liked this one much better:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-19059811346762796992012-12-20T23:35:56.024-05:002012-12-20T23:35:56.024-05:00Hope you give it a try Natalie!Hope you give it a try Natalie!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-40539705079201252572012-12-20T23:35:43.014-05:002012-12-20T23:35:43.014-05:00Thank you Christina! And the murder mystery is not...Thank you Christina! And the murder mystery is not the main focus, it's more about Hannah and who she and how her best friends life and death have affected her. The murders are more a backdrop for her personal growth, which sounds weird, but I thought it worked really well:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-39223068844597848812012-12-20T23:34:12.473-05:002012-12-20T23:34:12.473-05:00Ooo can't wait to see what you think Pam!Ooo can't wait to see what you think Pam!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-5850032747825299682012-12-20T23:33:58.799-05:002012-12-20T23:33:58.799-05:00I'm a nerd too and as much as I think I should...I'm a nerd too and as much as I think I should find that show boring, I get addicted to it whenever it's on. I need to know how they make Twizzlers or rocking horses, or hammers. I can't explain it, but I need to know!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-42073846956759119352012-12-20T23:32:54.331-05:002012-12-20T23:32:54.331-05:00Yes, yes you can. It will hug you back ;-) AND YAY...Yes, yes you can. It will hug you back ;-) AND YAY MOM! Sell her Melissa, sell her! That sounded awkward, but I think you know what I mean:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-15893274008117608992012-12-20T23:32:10.342-05:002012-12-20T23:32:10.342-05:00*blushes* Thank you so much Melissa! I was really ...*blushes* Thank you so much Melissa! I was really pleased with Hannah's introspection in this book, it was more interesting than the case for me.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-22603544044688700232012-12-20T23:31:29.485-05:002012-12-20T23:31:29.485-05:00There were a few times when I was all "should...There were a few times when I was all "shouldn't something new in the case be happening?" But once I reached the end and looked back, I really liked that she wrote it the way she did:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-59998506842743145152012-12-20T23:30:35.675-05:002012-12-20T23:30:35.675-05:00I really liked the quiet tone of this book, I coul...I really liked the quiet tone of this book, I couldn't help but think about the characters as I waited for a new development in the case:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-80985519162160072272012-12-20T23:29:22.537-05:002012-12-20T23:29:22.537-05:00No, I think she had an idea of who she wanted them...No, I think she had an idea of who she wanted them to be but left enough open for us to figure out if we agree with her:) I think if she hadn't figured them out, the whole story would have been a mess!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-66466135324019016772012-12-20T22:27:00.920-05:002012-12-20T22:27:00.920-05:00I have wanted to read this just because I have lov...I have wanted to read this just because I have loved her other books. She really is a talented writer. I wasn't exactly sure what to think of this one though and your description of the characters has me very curious. She's coming here for a signing in Feb., I believe so maybe I'll pick this one up then. She sure hits the jackpot for covers, that's for sure!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-59757668502792280912012-12-20T22:25:42.805-05:002012-12-20T22:25:42.805-05:00Do you think the fact that there are long silences...Do you think the fact that there are long silences between the characters - that they're not sure who they are as individuals is purposeful on the author's part or more that the author hasn't fully figured out their characters?Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-27486124760482480772012-12-20T21:48:16.761-05:002012-12-20T21:48:16.761-05:00I'm glad you liked it because I pre-ordered th...I'm glad you liked it because I pre-ordered this book based on the cover... I am weak like that. ;)Kate @Midnight Book Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220575670960466054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-35159992129623069352012-12-20T18:46:35.842-05:002012-12-20T18:46:35.842-05:00This book has been hyped up to the max, but I thin...This book has been hyped up to the max, but I think your review is the first that I've actually read about Paper Valentine! I'm so so glad you enjoyed this book, Jenny. The character development sounds really powerful in this particular story. I can't wait to read about Hannah and Finny's subtle romantic relationship! BEAUTIFUL review, Jenny! Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-65035849483509301332012-12-20T17:53:21.089-05:002012-12-20T17:53:21.089-05:00This sounds like a very intriguing story. I've...This sounds like a very intriguing story. I've never heard of the book or author before but I've been getting into mysteries more and more so I'll definitely be adding this to my TBR.Born Bookishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423159589372274382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-37640144365718584392012-12-20T17:47:02.256-05:002012-12-20T17:47:02.256-05:00I REALLY need to pick up a book by this author alr...I REALLY need to pick up a book by this author already! I've heard so many good things about her previous books and this one has been getting so much hype too, so I'm thrilled you loved it! I'm off to add this to my list of Brenna's novels to read! ;)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.com