tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post3139647328114165899..comments2023-10-30T06:40:47.696-06:00Comments on Recovering Potter Addict: Review: Iron Hearted Violet by Kelly BarnhillAyleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-51770459118763851472012-12-01T21:08:48.122-07:002012-12-01T21:08:48.122-07:00Oh darn, I wanted to read about that cover scene! ...Oh darn, I wanted to read about that cover scene! Well, that disappointment aside I'm super excited to see you give this one such high praise. Violet sounds adorable and I like that the book has <i>substance</i> to go along with the adventure. Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-45072158387397373942012-11-16T12:38:20.024-07:002012-11-16T12:38:20.024-07:00You know I have a huge soft spot for a well writte...You know I have a huge soft spot for a well written middle grade fantasy, not unlike yourself! This one sounds perfect. I'm going to be adding it to my TBR right now. When you said, "And what's more, there was SUBSTANCE here in the themes and messages of the novel. " I knew it would be a book a could really get into. Great review!Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-73177211297828080512012-11-12T06:21:04.154-07:002012-11-12T06:21:04.154-07:00I dumped this on my wishlist after seeing the cove...I dumped this on my wishlist after seeing the cover so it's a little disappointing to hear that the scene on the cover never happens. But, I'm always looking for MG reads for my brother and cousin and since you found this one charming, I'm pretty sure I'll end up reading it too. A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-10394529468068104642012-11-12T05:28:39.629-07:002012-11-12T05:28:39.629-07:00I love charming books. Especially middle grade the...I love charming books. Especially middle grade these days. I can't believe how fabulous some of them can be and this one seems like my next go-to hit. A book like this reminds me of a storybook kind of tale and that gets me excited. ^__^Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998824096375362353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-80303463043193463562012-11-11T22:19:02.359-07:002012-11-11T22:19:02.359-07:00Violet sounds like Merida! I loved her, so maybe I...Violet sounds like Merida! I loved her, so maybe I would love Violet. I have been getting more into MG lately and I love how they have a clear message. I want to get more under my belt so that when my daughter gets to that age I have a good selection of books to lead her into. This sounds like it could make the list! Great review!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10714782276296445149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-24145199848804025372012-11-11T19:40:42.865-07:002012-11-11T19:40:42.865-07:00I recently read a book where the cover didn't ...I recently read a book where the cover didn't match the story - was disappointing, to say the least. But I love a great story about a strong heroine which I can share with my daughter (girl power!!) So I'll check this one out. Thanks for the review :)tlmfarmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11699392120494847632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-65372332642237136152012-11-10T11:59:40.362-07:002012-11-10T11:59:40.362-07:00oooh this totally sounds like it's up my alley...oooh this totally sounds like it's up my alley! love stories like this and YES for it being a standalone. fantastic review!elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098549352641704742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-56409729421625077652012-11-09T22:01:39.411-07:002012-11-09T22:01:39.411-07:00I'm sorry the scene in the cover never happens...I'm sorry the scene in the cover never happens, I know you were excited about it!!<br />And I'm going to add it to my wishlist, it sounds charming and good! i love this type of MG book :D Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-38446145796363334182012-11-09T16:22:00.522-07:002012-11-09T16:22:00.522-07:00I need to read more middle grade again. This one ...I need to read more middle grade again. This one sounds absolutely great and the cover is so beautiful! I love a good non-typical princess and a classic fairytale feel is always a plus. I'll have to read this one soon!Little Miss Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350490261395026094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-83836935635140487172012-11-09T14:16:22.400-07:002012-11-09T14:16:22.400-07:00This one sounds very sweet. But it's annoying ...This one sounds very sweet. But it's annoying that the cover illustration never happens!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01892171126205170882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-32775410117056005782012-11-09T13:09:51.761-07:002012-11-09T13:09:51.761-07:00I don't read MG novels that often because subs...I don't read MG novels that often because substance is hard to come by (maybe I've just read the wrong ones?), so I'm glad to hear that this one doesn't disappoint in that aspect. I like the cover! It's a shame that this scene doesn't play out in the book and that the illustrations present the main character differently. Great review!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04013592464881717371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-67736108094846356062012-11-09T10:08:00.247-07:002012-11-09T10:08:00.247-07:00Sounds like such an endearing book. I really want ...Sounds like such an endearing book. I really want to read more MG. I like the narration style...how unique! Bummer the cover image doesn't actually happen. I hate when covers are misleading in ways like that. <br /><br />-LaurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-57104165042758588542012-11-09T10:05:56.713-07:002012-11-09T10:05:56.713-07:00I remember this book from one of your WOWs. It...I remember this book from one of your WOWs. It's stand alone MG fantasy and you approve so I'm going to add to my TBR. Thanks for the review!Jessica @ Books: A true storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678981938821085754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-92043534292992125112012-11-09T10:00:24.549-07:002012-11-09T10:00:24.549-07:00Ohh, this sounds wonderful! Although I don't r...Ohh, this sounds wonderful! Although I don't read middle grade as a general rule, I almost decided to drop everything and get a copy of this right away. Such imaginative worldbuilding isn't something one comes across often, and I love that the author made unusual narrative choices that made the book truly stand out.<br />Lovely review!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-23910213623002580452012-11-09T09:09:03.502-07:002012-11-09T09:09:03.502-07:00This sounds like a neat book! I love reading MG bo...This sounds like a neat book! I love reading MG books and try to work them into my schedule when I can. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing, Aylee! :) Kristilyn (Reading In Winter)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12401451485460760416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-23355251641484267532012-11-09T08:57:23.659-07:002012-11-09T08:57:23.659-07:00Wow, what an absolutely stunning cover this book h...Wow, what an absolutely stunning cover this book has! And I love the sound of Violet and the fact that she's not your typical princess. I think I would be picturing her as beautiful as well based on her personality - and that's what I love so much about reading. You fall in love with all the parts of a person you can't see with your eyes - the ones that matter most:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-71127428139817130502012-11-09T06:17:30.349-07:002012-11-09T06:17:30.349-07:00This sounds great and I love the cover.This sounds great and I love the cover.Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.com