tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post7077731024602580991..comments2024-03-28T03:15:56.415-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Review: Rebel SpiritsJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-34008564408006236682013-06-16T22:28:42.940-04:002013-06-16T22:28:42.940-04:00Boo, I liked the synopsis of this one so I was hop...Boo, I liked the synopsis of this one so I was hoping you'd give it a favourable rating. Instead, it doesn't sound very memorable and the romance gives off an insta-love kind of vibe. Thanks for the review, Jenny!A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-48349216187557091132013-06-14T10:55:12.566-04:002013-06-14T10:55:12.566-04:00I'm loving the historical feel of it. But if i...I'm loving the historical feel of it. But if it moves slow for me, I might loose interest. Jenny, awesome review.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-58212653312596339862013-06-14T04:00:33.400-04:002013-06-14T04:00:33.400-04:00I rarely see you give such low ratings! And it'...I rarely see you give such low ratings! And it's really too bad, because I love this idea and I believe it could have been such a fabulous, original story. It's too bad it turned out to be just another YA romance. <br />On the plus side, Evan sounds like a really great character and probably a much better fir for Lori than Nathaniel. <br />*sigh* You really can't win them all. Great review, my friend.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-21718823165444772672013-06-14T01:14:27.852-04:002013-06-14T01:14:27.852-04:00Hmm, I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say y...Hmm, I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say you aren't gonna buy a copy of this one for your special shelf! I saw this one on NetGalley recently too. It appealed to me too. Glad I resisted the urge. Still, you are so kind in your reviews. I wouldn't be that adverse to reading it just because you write such a balanced review of it.BURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-9451626902974989212013-06-13T23:32:37.595-04:002013-06-13T23:32:37.595-04:00I have a copy of this one and I love books with gh...I have a copy of this one and I love books with ghosts but for some reason hadn't gotten really excited about this one. I'm curious just cause I love the idea of it all, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be real happy with the characters. I'm glad you reviewed this, now I won't stress about not getting it read this month.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-35668381589891567162013-06-13T22:46:02.822-04:002013-06-13T22:46:02.822-04:00I'm always hesitant to pick up a ghost/human l...I'm always hesitant to pick up a ghost/human love story, because really, how's that supposed to end well? There's just no future. I guess the romance didn't even really have enough spark to capture your heart either. Plus, when a character seems even younger than her age it's annoying. Lovely review, Jenny. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-1546041282888018162013-06-13T20:25:51.142-04:002013-06-13T20:25:51.142-04:00You know even though the big wasn't a huge win...You know even though the big wasn't a huge win, I have to say I love the cover. It has a very throwback feel which is perfect for the period! I got the North/South type of feel. Now I feel the need for some Patrick Swayze (yes I have them all on DVD---don't judge LOL)Felicia the Geeky Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960623537536038059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-43919560072605470822013-06-13T16:32:11.117-04:002013-06-13T16:32:11.117-04:00I've never heard of this one before, but I kno...I've never heard of this one before, but I know I'd never pick it up. Ghost romances are just not for me, though I do love the Civil War time period. It's a shame this wasn't as good as you hoped. But still, amazing review, Jenny! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-87321954812773840262013-06-13T15:22:41.243-04:002013-06-13T15:22:41.243-04:00Hm, I've always wanted to try a romance with a...Hm, I've always wanted to try a romance with a ghost as a love interest, but I've never picked one up. I guess this one won't be an exception. I'm so sorry to hear that this one disappointed you, Jenny! Lori sounds pretty frustrating and there's nothing worse than an unattainable and ridiculously distant love interest! Thanks for the insightful review, Jenny! :) I hope your next read is better.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678009807863670317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-66558515029439981262013-06-13T14:57:07.682-04:002013-06-13T14:57:07.682-04:00You are distracting me with your sidebar again...l...You are distracting me with your sidebar again...look at all those lovelies.. oh wait what was I commenting on oh yeah, book with Civil War ghost. I was tempted to read this because I love anything that pertains to Civil War but I refrained because I am not a fan of ghostly romances, sounds like I made the right choice. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-69614487466089456792013-06-13T14:45:23.978-04:002013-06-13T14:45:23.978-04:00Hm... I thought, "maybe" until you said ...Hm... I thought, "maybe" until you said about the monotone dialog. Don't think this one would be for me. I'm not all about drama, but I do like passion. I do like the idea of the plot however. Oh well! Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-81174378004908363062013-06-13T14:11:01.430-04:002013-06-13T14:11:01.430-04:00I hadn't heard of this one before. I'm sor...I hadn't heard of this one before. I'm sorry it didn't really live up to the interesting summary. I think I'd be a bit too annoyed by the MC. At least it was "good" enough to finish. :)<br /><br />-LaurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-80259512102851318552013-06-13T13:47:58.213-04:002013-06-13T13:47:58.213-04:00I wasn't too excited about this one, and after...I wasn't too excited about this one, and after reading your review, I feel totally justified now in skipping it. It sounds like I'd be team Evan too, and it would be frustrating to see Lori fall for Nathaniel. I do think the concept of a ghostly romance with a Civil War soldier sounds cool, but maybe someone else will write one that's more captivating. Thanks for your honest review! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-67392267187696691392013-06-13T11:18:45.469-04:002013-06-13T11:18:45.469-04:00Yikes, I never see 2's from you....Ill prob pa...Yikes, I never see 2's from you....Ill prob pass this one. Great review Jenny.<br /><br />Tina~TBR'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03019620222348429859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-14116522733912757602013-06-13T10:57:38.951-04:002013-06-13T10:57:38.951-04:00I *love* historical books set in the US, but... th...I *love* historical books set in the US, but... this sounds like one that might be worth passing over. =/Amanda @ On a Book Benderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975515860710635598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-26843157523576183542013-06-13T10:53:45.521-04:002013-06-13T10:53:45.521-04:00I love ghost stories, especially with a romantic e...I love ghost stories, especially with a romantic element to them, I am sad this one didn't stand out for you. It still has a great cover! :P<br />Beautiful review as always!!Kindlemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084577342034704304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-16509250068160659882013-06-13T10:26:26.978-04:002013-06-13T10:26:26.978-04:00I don't think this would really be my cup of t...I don't think this would really be my cup of tea, to be honest. In a fast-paced and fairly slim book, the action has to be fluid and non-stop for me to get into the story. Plus, I have to actually become invested in the characters' plight, and if they can't make up their own minds, how can I?! But seriously, great review, Jenny...I love how balanced it is :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-39673860787955219822013-06-13T10:06:23.482-04:002013-06-13T10:06:23.482-04:00She just was so quick to change her mine Jenni! On...She just was so quick to change her mine Jenni! One minute he's hung the moon and then she finds out something small about his life and she's all "I don't know if I can love someone like that". Um. He's the same person you were gushing about .5 seconds ago, and maybe you should verify said information with him before you pass judgment:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-61569896734804560592013-06-13T10:04:45.477-04:002013-06-13T10:04:45.477-04:00Say what you really feel Hannah!!!!! I agree with ...Say what you really feel Hannah!!!!! I agree with you, a romance with a ghost typically has no good ending. I did read one which I'm reviewing next week where I liked how everything worked out, but again, it still had it's own ghost-human issues.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-2230179965372703882013-06-13T10:03:10.984-04:002013-06-13T10:03:10.984-04:00I did like the history element and the mystery, th...I did like the history element and the mystery, the romance just didn't quite work as well as I'd hoped. Evan was the clear choice for me even though he's not in it much until the second half, I just never felt anything for Nathaniel.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-35704630818439666832013-06-13T10:02:22.195-04:002013-06-13T10:02:22.195-04:00It definitely is:) Lori reads fairly young, someth...It definitely is:) Lori reads fairly young, something I've noticed with Scholastic books as a whole of late, or maybe they've always read young and it's just not starting to be a small issue for me? I'm not sure:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-78592519970367641282013-06-13T10:01:29.078-04:002013-06-13T10:01:29.078-04:00Fussy is a good word Jasprit, I've definitely ...Fussy is a good word Jasprit, I've definitely been the same way. I was in a funk before BEA and it's still lingering a bit. I need to just dive into the BEA stack and find something AWESOME, forget about the blog schedule I always adhere to:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-50645808405028804052013-06-13T10:00:19.543-04:002013-06-13T10:00:19.543-04:00I've only read maybe one or two where the ghos...I've only read maybe one or two where the ghost-human romance has worked for me, but I always keep reading books like this in the hope I'll find more! I'm a glutton for punishment sometimes:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-6935242331715733582013-06-13T09:59:13.672-04:002013-06-13T09:59:13.672-04:00No Danny, not for you:) I've read a few books ...No Danny, not for you:) I've read a few books where the ghost element has worked well, this unfortunately wasn't one of them.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-55741219648528863112013-06-13T09:58:15.230-04:002013-06-13T09:58:15.230-04:00It was an easy read for sure. Parts were frustrati...It was an easy read for sure. Parts were frustrating at times, but no huge drama and there wasn't a ton of angst despite the romance element.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.com