tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post933080856295557032..comments2024-03-28T03:15:56.415-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Review: UnderworldJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-40810052853302135722012-05-01T19:34:12.736-04:002012-05-01T19:34:12.736-04:00It's strange, Meg Cabot was one of my most fav...It's strange, Meg Cabot was one of my most favourite authors growing up (her Princess Diaries, Mediator, and 1-800-Where-R-You series will always have a part in the heart), but I have yet to read any of her recent stuff- I really must, because from the sounds of it, this series is not one to miss!Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09043710129088565772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-63475350402948172022012-04-27T20:34:12.273-04:002012-04-27T20:34:12.273-04:00Glad that this book lets readers get to know John ...Glad that this book lets readers get to know John more, and that the story has a more linear structure! Although, I think I might wait for my library to get this one.<br /><br />Nice review :)Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-1809980514290729082012-04-27T15:57:03.050-04:002012-04-27T15:57:03.050-04:00I have to read this now! I liked Abandon, but not ...I have to read this now! I liked Abandon, but not a big fan of it and now that you've gave a 3.5 rate it gives me more reasons to read this. Great review! =Dbookworm105https://www.blogger.com/profile/02086577829618472946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-23287000155610635512012-04-26T23:43:07.471-04:002012-04-26T23:43:07.471-04:00I have Abandon but haven't read it yet. Ive h...I have Abandon but haven't read it yet. Ive heard such mixed things about it. But your mostly positive review of this has me thinking I oughta give it a try. Glad it was mostly good!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-80094253985172468122012-04-26T23:26:24.965-04:002012-04-26T23:26:24.965-04:00I was hoping this one would be a little stronger t...I was hoping this one would be a little stronger than the last one. That's quite a range of liking it. What bothered you so much for a 3.5? Pierce? And was the whole real world dropped completely in this story? Because there was quite a bit going on in her life as I recall.<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-84723474920046480112012-04-26T22:50:17.076-04:002012-04-26T22:50:17.076-04:00I got this book for free at RT! (Well, it only cos...I got this book for free at RT! (Well, it only cost an almost $500 registration and a trip to Chicago I guess ha ha).Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-89266554427814192662012-04-26T22:44:02.271-04:002012-04-26T22:44:02.271-04:00"The focus of Underworld feels a bit more int..."The focus of Underworld feels a bit more internal, the connection between John and Pierce moving to the forefront while the external threat of the Furies remains more static in nature."<br /><br />FINALLY. I like the idea of the Furies and all, but what did a girl have to do to learn more about these two?<br /><br />"...her continued inadvertent verbal cuts make the romance between the two of them feel extraordinarily one-sided on John's part, planting seeds of doubt in our minds as to whether or not they truly belong together."<br /><br />GREAT. Am I going to have to CHOKE a bish here? Pierce really doesn't need anymore reasons for me to dislike her.<br /><br />"...we can understand his action-first talk-later approach given Pierce’s predilection for voicing her doubts about the two of them."<br /><br />UH, YEAH. I'm totally sensing why holding back is necessary. <br /><br />I'm just so excited to learn more about John, and, in that, YOU HAVE REASSURED ME, Jenny!Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998824096375362353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-7396479418929123562012-04-26T21:25:14.195-04:002012-04-26T21:25:14.195-04:00I love Meg Cabot but I still haven't read the ...I love Meg Cabot but I still haven't read the first book in the series which is why I skimmed this review. A 3.5-4 range is pretty solid for a sequel. Usually the middle books in the trilogy are more boring compared to books 1 and 3.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-90308588781432312592012-04-26T20:46:12.516-04:002012-04-26T20:46:12.516-04:00I am so behind Jenny! I still need to read the fis...I am so behind Jenny! I still need to read the fist book! And I have it too! Thanks for sharing. Since it is a Hades and Persephone story I will definitely read it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-85703696640151454842012-04-26T19:36:12.917-04:002012-04-26T19:36:12.917-04:00It took me a bit to remember the plot of the first...It took me a bit to remember the plot of the first novel... I liked her take on the whole Hades & Persephone story and particularly liked John (though that name! So blah for such a cool character) so I'm excited about the story focusing more on John and his growth and love. The dynamics between John and Pierce--hum. Interested to see how that plays out.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-9195056279802556492012-04-26T19:08:24.699-04:002012-04-26T19:08:24.699-04:00I haven't read a Meg Cabot book in quite a whi...I haven't read a Meg Cabot book in quite a while, but it looks like this will be the next one I'm going to read! Looks good. :)<br /><br />Check out my book blog/follow me sometime! <br />www.princessoflit.blogspot.comSChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00725208334669403775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-91535708082472903542012-04-26T17:16:57.399-04:002012-04-26T17:16:57.399-04:00LOL, Mel. Now I have that song stuck in my head. ...LOL, Mel. Now I have that song stuck in my head. Thanks a lot! ;)Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-3861829359595649462012-04-26T17:16:32.446-04:002012-04-26T17:16:32.446-04:00Can you believe that I've never read anything ...Can you believe that I've never read anything by Meg Cabot?! Yes, I'm that lame. <br /><br />But I totally know that feeling about certain things bother you more, then less. I felt that way about The Immortal Rules. LOLMissie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-53199806853879850002012-04-26T16:35:56.712-04:002012-04-26T16:35:56.712-04:00Home on the range...
Well, if it had you thinking...Home on the range...<br /><br />Well, if it had you thinking that much, it still was pretty entertaining! Oh and growth? I love character growth. Just for that, I know I want to read this one too. I still need to get a hold of that first book...Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-80646722772232094612012-04-26T16:09:42.876-04:002012-04-26T16:09:42.876-04:00A range is good, some days I feel like that too. O...A range is good, some days I feel like that too. One day it's one grade, another day another grade. I guess it just dependsBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-59453205979955684102012-04-26T13:49:24.562-04:002012-04-26T13:49:24.562-04:00Great review! Ok I can't wait to learn more ab...Great review! Ok I can't wait to learn more about John and seeing his love for Pierce will surely make my heart clench.Jenny N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12175597395445772605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-7389989539389392582012-04-26T13:45:39.582-04:002012-04-26T13:45:39.582-04:00I haven't read any Meg Cabot books. I've h...I haven't read any Meg Cabot books. I've heard great things about her books, so I really want to read one soon.Jennifer | Mrs Q Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13531081381712505056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-87157661337182521092012-04-26T13:25:14.913-04:002012-04-26T13:25:14.913-04:00Laura - You definitely get a lot more John in this...Laura - You definitely get a lot more John in this one which I was excited about! I still feel like their relationship is one sided and John's feelings are stronger, but maybe in the next and final book that will change:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-78846108464237618702012-04-26T13:24:24.265-04:002012-04-26T13:24:24.265-04:00Pam - I'm completely obsessed with Greek mytho...Pam - I'm completely obsessed with Greek mythology, I was so happy when it seemed to be the new trend in YA books! We've moved on to mermaids a bit now, but there are still so me fabulous Greek mythology-based series out there.<br /><br />Amanda - It does. I struggled with it for a little while and then said screw it, I'm just giving a range:)<br /><br />Sam - I really enjoyed getting to know the characters better. It was a quieter read than the first book and I liked that about it:)<br /><br />Jasprit - Yay! Pierce could be frustrating at times in this one, but I loved John. He just wants her to be happy even though he doesn't about trying to earn that happiness in the right way:)<br /><br />Hazal - Me too! Looking forward to seeing what you think of this one!<br /><br />Heidi - It definitely is:) I enjoyed Abandon quite a bit, but I'm partial to Greek mythology.<br /><br />Leanna - I know! There are so many series out there I've wanted to start for months and I just keep getting distracted by new releases:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-66907341592268671812012-04-26T13:23:32.298-04:002012-04-26T13:23:32.298-04:00I liked the first book but I definitely wanted to ...I liked the first book but I definitely wanted to know more about John, so I'm glad we finally get to see some of his personality! I wasn't 100% on their relationship either though, they seem more volatile than anything. Hope that starts to change.<br />Great review!Laura (All of Everything)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11854775486921170991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-62194010525026871562012-04-26T13:13:49.453-04:002012-04-26T13:13:49.453-04:00I still need to read the first book in this series...I still need to read the first book in this series. I totally forgot about it until the other day when I realised the second book was about to release already! I can't keep up with all the books!Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-56475781362215384672012-04-26T13:06:16.932-04:002012-04-26T13:06:16.932-04:00Jenny I agree rating a book is so subjective. I am...Jenny I agree rating a book is so subjective. I am always conflicted. I love the gorgeous cover of this one. Second I love mythology so I know I will like that aspect. I am glad that this is better than book one. I know Underworld wasn't highly rated.,Perhaps after reading this review I am inclined to pick this series up.Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-45643919678690773832012-04-26T12:48:35.026-04:002012-04-26T12:48:35.026-04:00I love greek mythology themed books and I hope to ...I love greek mythology themed books and I hope to study English Classics (mythology) in a few years time so Abandon really prompted me to read it. I did but I was disappointed but the premise of Underworld promised me more so I'm determined to see where this leads us.Hazalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491649166261629644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-18461959081463808292012-04-26T11:47:32.144-04:002012-04-26T11:47:32.144-04:00I can't wait to read this one Jenny! I was hop...I can't wait to read this one Jenny! I was hoping that the next book would give us a bit more insight about John and that we could finally get to know him a lot more! Pierce comes across as slightly infuriating in your review I really hope she doesn't mess things up too much because I adore the enigmatic John even though he comes across as over protective a lot of the time! Great review!Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-15124649516961387932012-04-26T11:33:16.610-04:002012-04-26T11:33:16.610-04:00I don't think I would mind that the plot takes...I don't think I would mind that the plot takes a slight backseat in this book if it meant appreciating the characters more. Sometimes great character development is much more important to me. Awesome review, Jenny! I still have to read this first book but this sounds like a fairly good sequel. :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.com