tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post5471316276675376916..comments2024-03-29T03:42:52.885-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Review: Ashes to AshesJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-60241908655432041502014-01-05T14:38:17.740-05:002014-01-05T14:38:17.740-05:00I can't read any more ghost stories where one ...I can't read any more ghost stories where one person is alive and one is dead, because they either end sadly, or completely unrealistically with the dead person rising again. I'm glad at least that both these people are existing the same way. But I'm getting fed up with these stubborn/unsympathetic heroines, so I'll probably skip this one. Glad you found more to like than dislike about it, though!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-38786907892953798942013-12-31T18:16:17.360-05:002013-12-31T18:16:17.360-05:00This looks like a great read. I've been avoidi...This looks like a great read. I've been avoiding ghost stories for a while now, the last time I read one it left me depressed and miserable for days...<br /><br />I'll add it to my to read list but I'm hoping it won't leave me with the same feelings! *fingers crossed*Farhana @ Digesting The Wordshttp://digestingthewords.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-4362049617290076452013-12-27T10:59:41.859-05:002013-12-27T10:59:41.859-05:00I'm so happy to hear that it will have a seque...I'm so happy to hear that it will have a sequel. That ending nearly killed me! YAY!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-38954894484681870932013-12-24T14:31:03.131-05:002013-12-24T14:31:03.131-05:00Well, I'm glad it does end up satisfying. Any ...Well, I'm glad it does end up satisfying. Any more that is what I first seek in a book. I hate cliffies so much. Lingering questions in a series I can deal. :) I'm glad that the character shows growth too. I don't think I would like it otherwise. <br /><br />Have a Happy Holiday!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-64697503765416973102013-12-24T12:08:47.167-05:002013-12-24T12:08:47.167-05:00I'm not sure I'd enjoy this book since the...I'm not sure I'd enjoy this book since the heroine is so frustrating, but I'm glad to see it's such an original plot line and truly does contain growth. I'm curious about any potential sequels...maybe if they wind up being better I'll have to give this a shot after all. Great review, Jenny! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-69820103266052962652013-12-24T11:50:23.530-05:002013-12-24T11:50:23.530-05:00Callie sounds very frustrating, but I like the sou...Callie sounds very frustrating, but I like the sound of Thatcher. I also really liked the fact that both Thatcher and Callie are ghosts. As you said, "Ashes to Ashes gives us the most believable version of a ghostly romance though, one wherein both parties are on the same plane of existence rather than struggling to bridge the life and death gap to find lasting happiness." It's a huge reason why I generally avoid stories where there's a romance with a ghost. A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-31524929789421512702013-12-24T10:57:04.874-05:002013-12-24T10:57:04.874-05:00I am a sucker for a good ghost story and well. Gla...I am a sucker for a good ghost story and well. Glad that there will be a sequel so hopefully those pesky questions you still have will be answered in the next installment. <br /><br />Great review Jenny, have a wonderful Christmas!Kindlemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084577342034704304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-51293374855879296292013-12-24T10:47:52.616-05:002013-12-24T10:47:52.616-05:00RIGHT?! I'm looking forward to book two since ...RIGHT?! I'm looking forward to book two since Callie seemed like she was making some serious progress in the growth department by the end. Hopefully she keeps that up and doesn't revert back... :)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-48420250442168394212013-12-24T10:46:58.650-05:002013-12-24T10:46:58.650-05:00The cover is gorgeous isn't it? Love it:) This...The cover is gorgeous isn't it? Love it:) This one ended better than it started for me, so I'm curious about the sequel!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-59341641118823932022013-12-24T10:46:31.125-05:002013-12-24T10:46:31.125-05:00She was a hard character to root for Nick! I was a...She was a hard character to root for Nick! I was all in favor of her in the beginning because it would be pretty horrible to die as she does and wind up all alone in some unfamiliar place only to have some guy show up and tell you that you have to haunt your family to help them move on, so I gave her the benefit of the doubt when she did the opposite of what Thatcher said. The problems came when she continued to do so despite knowing she was hurting him by not listening. Grrr.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-14175687383843857722013-12-24T10:44:06.301-05:002013-12-24T10:44:06.301-05:00I thought the romance in this one was the most bel...I thought the romance in this one was the most believable type a ghost romance could be, so I did like it, but Callie was a challenge at times for sure:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-87120483661536121192013-12-24T10:42:12.050-05:002013-12-24T10:42:12.050-05:00Even though the ending left some things open, I st...Even though the ending left some things open, I still would have been satisfied if there wasn't going to be a sequel. I'm really glad there is though, because I am curious to see how a few things work out.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-88671009618432003942013-12-24T10:40:57.105-05:002013-12-24T10:40:57.105-05:00Well that's a shame! Hopefully it's in sto...Well that's a shame! Hopefully it's in stock after the holiday and you can grab a copy:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-71362011735427287192013-12-24T10:40:36.832-05:002013-12-24T10:40:36.832-05:00I really liked the ghost aspect of this one Mary, ...I really liked the ghost aspect of this one Mary, and the setup for the romance seemed like one that would work well, but I did struggle with Callie at times. Still, given the ending, I'm curious to see where things go!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-21445453499450833302013-12-24T10:39:59.162-05:002013-12-24T10:39:59.162-05:00Glad I could bring it to your attention!Glad I could bring it to your attention!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-86167203319152922722013-12-24T10:39:47.202-05:002013-12-24T10:39:47.202-05:00Callie was tricky for sure Jen, I just got so irri...Callie was tricky for sure Jen, I just got so irritated at her when she continuously did the opposite of what Thatcher suggested when he gave her absolutely no reason to doubt his intentions. The first couple times I was okay with it because who wouldn't be disoriented after learning they're dead, but after those first couple times I couldn't rationalize her behavior anymore.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-11648385539923333012013-12-24T10:37:54.724-05:002013-12-24T10:37:54.724-05:00I think it's a duology...that's what it so...I think it's a duology...that's what it sounds like from the Goodreads description anyway. I liked Callie toward the end, so I would read book two just to see what happens, but she was a challenge for a good part of the book for me.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-72528578028982454202013-12-24T10:28:55.299-05:002013-12-24T10:28:55.299-05:00This one sounds like a pretty good series starter....This one sounds like a pretty good series starter. I am partial to ghost stories! Love the cover too! :)Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-40505381182429895512013-12-24T10:03:34.183-05:002013-12-24T10:03:34.183-05:00I don't normally like to read ghost stories as...I don't normally like to read ghost stories as you can tell and I've seen a couple of negative reviews for this book, so I don't think I'm actually interested one bit in reading it, especially after your detailed character portrait of Callie. I understand that she was going through a tough time, but I think her poor decision making skills and her selfish behavior would bother me too much, Jenny. Thanks for the honest review. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-47422281712882270712013-12-24T09:58:07.973-05:002013-12-24T09:58:07.973-05:00I don't do ghosts and faeries. I just can'...I don't do ghosts and faeries. I just <i>can't</i>. Faeries are just a mystery to me, but my ghost issues are a lot of what you touched on Jenny. I just cannot suspend my sense of realism that much. And romance? Where is that romance gonna go? Unless the dead are being resurrected, they're just going to float off into the afterlife and ... exist?<br /><br />Oddly enough I have been sent multiple copies of this, but I just don't think I can do it. Especially if the main character is a brat.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609984238909948421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-35169788178789973912013-12-24T08:47:56.509-05:002013-12-24T08:47:56.509-05:00I am still on the fence with this one, I struggled...I am still on the fence with this one, I struggled with the last few YA paranormal that I read. I like that it flowed well and wrapped up nicely. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-80781174760009282252013-12-24T07:46:19.049-05:002013-12-24T07:46:19.049-05:00Ooh nice review! I am trying to hunt this one down...Ooh nice review! I am trying to hunt this one down myself, but apparently the bookstores don't have it on its release day. That or its buried in back and no one feels like getting it with the holiday approaching! Hoping to get it soon as I love a good "ghost" story! Glad to hear that it was a pretty good read!Jessica @ a GREAT readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554254368211246669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-5686407392566164172013-12-24T07:28:31.541-05:002013-12-24T07:28:31.541-05:00Nothing wrong with a little frustration because a ...Nothing wrong with a little frustration because a book's too short (in the reader's mind, anyway)! Ghost stories can definitely be tricky but it sounds like Walker got this one right.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-29441239604493463652013-12-24T03:45:41.793-05:002013-12-24T03:45:41.793-05:00I do not think I have come across this one before....I do not think I have come across this one before...hm, noBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-5673976075548622412013-12-24T02:52:32.677-05:002013-12-24T02:52:32.677-05:00I've been dying to read this one, so I'm g...I've been dying to read this one, so I'm glad you were able to read and review it, Jenny! I watched Epic Reads' video on this book when Melissa talked about her book and I was really intrigued on her take on ghosts in ASHES TO ASHES. Jenny, I love the way you describe the word 'haunting' in your review! I'm looking forward to reading about this different perspective. However, I'm not sure Callie is a character I would like. I'm glad that she is a dynamic character by the end of the story though. Thank goodness for that sequel, because I hate loose ends! Gorgeous review as always, Jenny! :)Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.com