Book: Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
Age-range: 16 and up
This was my least favorite book of the Graceling trilogy. There were parts that I really loved and then parts where I was like, "Um...okay." I have a hard time understanding why some people think these books are YA. They are definitely not something I would feel comfortable recommending to a teen.
That being said, I hope there is a fourth book in the works because I enjoy the world she's built. It does seem, however, that all of her female protagonists have issues with marriage and childbirth, which seems a little weird.
Anyway, happy reading!
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
June Book #6
Book: Fire by Kristin Cashore
Age-range: 16 and up
This is a companion novel to Graceling, although only loosely related in any significant way. Once again I have to agree with my friend Jenel when I say that while this book was really good it was not as good as Graceling. I didn't feel compelled to read this one as fast as possible, I stopped and started it a couple of times while reading other things in between.
Please note the next part has little to do with the book being "reviewed."
I've been noticing a trend lately, so please excuse me while I climb onto my soapbox.
*ahem*
When a writer writes their first novel it's a long process. A debut novel may have been worked on for years and years and years, until it was the most perfect thing the writer could make it. Second novels, especially those in a series, must be written faster with less time for perfection. So while writing usually improves with each book I feel that sometimes editing falls by the wayside. There are entire chunks in second (or third, or fourth) books that could be cut and no one would miss them. Off the top of my head I can think of at least 4 authors who fall under this category. I hope I will never be one of them!
End of rant.
So, Fire was really good, but there were sections that were kind of boring. I really did love seeing a different part of the world that Ms. Cashore has made, however. And I can't wait until I get the chance to read the next book in the series.
Happy reading!
Age-range: 16 and up
This is a companion novel to Graceling, although only loosely related in any significant way. Once again I have to agree with my friend Jenel when I say that while this book was really good it was not as good as Graceling. I didn't feel compelled to read this one as fast as possible, I stopped and started it a couple of times while reading other things in between.
Please note the next part has little to do with the book being "reviewed."
I've been noticing a trend lately, so please excuse me while I climb onto my soapbox.
*ahem*
When a writer writes their first novel it's a long process. A debut novel may have been worked on for years and years and years, until it was the most perfect thing the writer could make it. Second novels, especially those in a series, must be written faster with less time for perfection. So while writing usually improves with each book I feel that sometimes editing falls by the wayside. There are entire chunks in second (or third, or fourth) books that could be cut and no one would miss them. Off the top of my head I can think of at least 4 authors who fall under this category. I hope I will never be one of them!
End of rant.
So, Fire was really good, but there were sections that were kind of boring. I really did love seeing a different part of the world that Ms. Cashore has made, however. And I can't wait until I get the chance to read the next book in the series.
Happy reading!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
June Book #3
Book: Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Age-range: 16 and up
This book has been on my to-be-read (TBR) list pretty much since it came out. I've been absorbed with other things, however, and it just kept getting pushed further down the list. My friend Jenel has mentioned it several times in our writing critique partnership and I finally decided to read it.
Ah-mazing! That's the only word I can use to describe it. The first night I picked it up I was amazed to realize I had read almost 150 pages in one sitting! It hadn't felt that long for sure. I'm excited that the next 2 books in the series are all ready out and I plan on reading them as soon as possible.
Just a note: There is some rather grown up moments, although nothing graphic. I wouldn't feel comfortable recommending it to anyone under the age of 16.
Happy reading!
Age-range: 16 and up
This book has been on my to-be-read (TBR) list pretty much since it came out. I've been absorbed with other things, however, and it just kept getting pushed further down the list. My friend Jenel has mentioned it several times in our writing critique partnership and I finally decided to read it.
Ah-mazing! That's the only word I can use to describe it. The first night I picked it up I was amazed to realize I had read almost 150 pages in one sitting! It hadn't felt that long for sure. I'm excited that the next 2 books in the series are all ready out and I plan on reading them as soon as possible.
Just a note: There is some rather grown up moments, although nothing graphic. I wouldn't feel comfortable recommending it to anyone under the age of 16.
Happy reading!
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