tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post8831638390272630621..comments2024-03-29T03:42:52.885-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Review: The EliteJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-33409141325523442462013-04-24T11:00:32.758-04:002013-04-24T11:00:32.758-04:00Chayse read this book and loved it. I still need t...Chayse read this book and loved it. I still need to read it myself. I'm excited to see where the characters go next. But now, I'm a bit nervous.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-51033443326704083982013-04-24T00:17:19.342-04:002013-04-24T00:17:19.342-04:00Aw how sad that this didn't fully work for you...Aw how sad that this didn't fully work for you. I really liked The Selection for all of the reasons you said but if America becomes just like every other female lead in YA books then I'm not sure I'll love this book either. <br /><br />Thanks for the great review!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504096607685421368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-38275548626616945802013-04-23T15:56:38.455-04:002013-04-23T15:56:38.455-04:00I kind of feel sorry for America. It sounds fun t...I kind of feel sorry for America. It sounds fun to be in a love triangle, but they actually suck! I just read in the comment above that there will be a tv show. That sounds kind of cool. Midnyte Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10411332857885069319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-48749427169088110122013-04-23T09:43:10.544-04:002013-04-23T09:43:10.544-04:00Yeah, I'm going to go the lazy route and watch...Yeah, I'm going to go the lazy route and watch the TV show. The pendulum thing between the two love interest has me shuddering.Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-87179288018298410222013-04-23T03:25:25.012-04:002013-04-23T03:25:25.012-04:00I had so many issues with the first book, I think ...I had so many issues with the first book, I think I'll most likely skip this one, but I might give it a go if I'm looking for some mindless fun. I think most days I'd roll my eyes at the faux drama and relationship mind games, but on the odd day when I'm craving fluff, this will do nicely :-). Thanks for your honest and thoughtful review!Laurenhttp://www.alicemarvels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-84750929193929319962013-04-23T02:00:48.617-04:002013-04-23T02:00:48.617-04:00Another love triangle, Jenny?!! Kill me now.
I t...Another love triangle, Jenny?!! Kill me now. <br /><br />I think I would not care for Aspen either, if he pushed her into this situation. Plus, if you never really got to know him or witness their love it's impossible to make you root for him. It just makes the situation "frustrating" as you said. <br /><br />I do LOVE that cover. I actually have a copy of this, but I don't have the first book. I think I'll wait until the last book to determine if I want to read this series. Lovely review! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-74733906296653078772013-04-22T23:27:14.687-04:002013-04-22T23:27:14.687-04:00"America is ... the epitome of a romantic pen..."America is ... the epitome of a romantic pendulum ..." Gah! I tend to prefer books where romance is a subplot and so have avoided this series because that's not the case with it. (Also because of that whole controversy ...). Oh, and I'm not a fan of love triangles especially ones where one romantic interest is a clear winner compared to the other. Thanks for the review, Jenny.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-38307122192482541962013-04-22T22:29:26.527-04:002013-04-22T22:29:26.527-04:00I haven't started the series yet, but have The...I haven't started the series yet, but have The Selection on my shelf. I'm not into love triangles either so I get where you're coming from. Great review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-37174760450194888862013-04-22T16:55:15.598-04:002013-04-22T16:55:15.598-04:00That's disappointing that the love triangle ki...That's disappointing that the love triangle kind of rocked the boat for you with this book Jenny. I can normally deal with a love triangle, as long as it's written well, but I think some of the issues you had would stick out like a sore thumb for me too, but at least it didn't put you off completely in picking up the next book! Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-11829065219781460292013-04-22T16:47:47.640-04:002013-04-22T16:47:47.640-04:00I haven't had a strong urge to read this serie...I haven't had a strong urge to read this series, though I know a few people really enjoy it. I think your thoughts of this one being mediocre has me thinking that this is a series that I'll skip for now.<br />Fantastic review though, I feel better about not rushing out to get the first book!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-31325675460415230842013-04-22T15:51:18.906-04:002013-04-22T15:51:18.906-04:00Agh, love triangles that don't work are always...Agh, love triangles that don't work are always so disappointing. If they aren't real, if they don't make me wonder, I really see no point. <br />To be honest, I was never even tempted to read this, the concept just didn't seem like something I'd enjoy, and it doesn't seem that I'll be changing my mind anytime soon.<br />Lovely review, Jenny!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-41282356575029765332013-04-22T15:32:38.309-04:002013-04-22T15:32:38.309-04:00I think this series has to be one of the strangest...I think this series has to be one of the strangest I've come across, both in terms of idea and reception. I feel like readers either LOVE this or HATE it, so I've been waiting for Book 2 to make a decision to pick this up. Although it sounds interesting, it also seems as if this book suffers from MBS - which is unfortunate. I wonder why there aren't more duologies out there actually. Anyway, wonderfully balanced review, Jenny!(:Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-17525626453487957292013-04-22T15:05:18.811-04:002013-04-22T15:05:18.811-04:00I have a friend who adores these but she did warn ...I have a friend who adores these but she did warn me they weren't for me. In fact her words were this "Felicia you would break your kindle" Evidently the triangle is that bad LOL<br /><br />I do love the covers though!Felicia the Geeky Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960623537536038059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-79466118385736354442013-04-22T14:51:37.217-04:002013-04-22T14:51:37.217-04:00I remember your review of the first one. I wasn...I remember your review of the first one. I wasn't wanting to read it until that review. Now with this one I'm sort of back on the fence. Love triangle? :P Game playing? :P Still might library book these just to check them out myself. Brilly review as always. Can I borrow your writing skills. I promise to give it back... eventually... ;)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-60193411185215742042013-04-22T14:12:51.571-04:002013-04-22T14:12:51.571-04:00Yuck! The Love triangle in this book seals the dea...Yuck! The Love triangle in this book seals the deal. I will not read this series. I was looking forward to reading The Selection last year, then when all that ugliness erupted on GR and twitter I steered clear and I was actually reconsdering, I even saw this book in Costco yesterday. I was surprised, I thought it released tomorrow. Anyway, I just can't do another ridiculous love triangle...wait didn't I tell you that last week?Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-40043742988647592712013-04-22T13:29:39.855-04:002013-04-22T13:29:39.855-04:00Too bad that a love triangle is introduced, those ...Too bad that a love triangle is introduced, those are almost always frustrating. But, the first book sounds great! <br /><br />Nice review, Jenny!Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-53893207638362464732013-04-22T12:07:05.237-04:002013-04-22T12:07:05.237-04:00Oh those evil, EVIL love triangles. Down with the ...Oh those evil, EVIL love triangles. Down with the triangles, I say!Amanda @ On a Book Benderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975515860710635598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-18714182845433258352013-04-22T10:49:58.757-04:002013-04-22T10:49:58.757-04:00I was worried that book two was going to be a midd...I was worried that book two was going to be a middle-of-the-road type of read. It sounds like the love triangle might get on my nerves. I am glad to hear that this series is still fun. I definitely can't wait for the TV show. :) Thanks for the great review, Jenny!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-1943309683137479892013-04-22T10:04:14.597-04:002013-04-22T10:04:14.597-04:00It's definitely the focus Nick, the political ...It's definitely the focus Nick, the political aspects and the game playing are there, but America's romantic struggles are at the forefront for sure.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-20254668311515455362013-04-22T10:03:22.552-04:002013-04-22T10:03:22.552-04:00I did lose a bit of respect for her in this one, m...I did lose a bit of respect for her in this one, mostly because I thought she handled her situation in the first one so maturely. It was disappointing for me to see her ping back and forth between Aspen and Maxon in this one. Still, the story itself was fun, triangle aside, and I look forward to seeing what America does moving forward.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-37398034440085334472013-04-22T10:02:03.857-04:002013-04-22T10:02:03.857-04:00I was expecting it too, but America (at least to m...I was expecting it too, but America (at least to me) was pretty level-headed in The Selection and not prone to game playing even though she's a player in a game, but in this book she just couldn't make up her mind and her feelings changed chapter to chapter. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-87115570897168488702013-04-22T10:00:52.360-04:002013-04-22T10:00:52.360-04:00Same. I wanted to like Aspen at the end of the las...Same. I wanted to like Aspen at the end of the last book, and was hoping we'd get to know him more in this one so I could. That wasn't the case though. He was just sort of there, I never felt like I was invested in his feelings for America, and that's in part why the triangle was so flipping frustrating for me:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-59462213041060969972013-04-22T09:59:17.970-04:002013-04-22T09:59:17.970-04:00Hahahaha it just looks that way with all the revie...Hahahaha it just looks that way with all the reviews I've posted lately. I'm usually about 8 weeks ahead on the blog, so I read this a while ago:) And I adore these covers too, just gorgeous.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-39569403364629735812013-04-22T09:58:07.643-04:002013-04-22T09:58:07.643-04:00I'll be interested to see what you think of th...I'll be interested to see what you think of this one Mary. America's waffling might not bother everyone as much as it bothered me. I'm just so tired of the triangle setup that my patience for romantically confused heroines is scarily thin:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-88683205661165480552013-04-22T09:57:03.894-04:002013-04-22T09:57:03.894-04:00I liked The Selection Siiri! It was straight enter...I liked The Selection Siiri! It was straight entertainment for me and I could appreciate that about it. It's not going to blow anyone's mind, but it was really fun. I gave it a 4:) America was not so confused in the first book which is what I liked about her, but in this one, she's all over the place.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.com