tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post6845628579479698182..comments2023-10-30T06:40:47.696-06:00Comments on Recovering Potter Addict: Review: The Bone Season by Samantha ShannonAyleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-46267028931115365992013-08-17T09:46:40.992-06:002013-08-17T09:46:40.992-06:00This was a very helpful review. I think now I'...This was a very helpful review. I think now I'm going to wait for some of the other books to publish and see if the world becomes more coherent before I pick it up. I'm a big fan of complex world-building, but there's a huge difference between "complex" and "convoluted" and it sounds like this world is more the latter. You have me interested with the characters, romance, and action though, so I'll add it to my TBR (I hate the cover and I've refused to add it to my TBR because of the cover and the hype). Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-13296551928283199122013-07-31T19:20:04.266-06:002013-07-31T19:20:04.266-06:00Wow, I had no idea that the author is only 19. I&#...Wow, I had no idea that the author is only 19. I'll admit, that makes me a little skeptical, especially in light of the fact that she's debuting as an author with a seven-part series. But hey I try to be open-minded about what I read. It is a crazy summary for sure, and I can totally see the need for it to be info dump heavy. I'll probably end up reading this for curiosity's sake, though!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-58114683467656030432013-07-30T22:13:46.191-06:002013-07-30T22:13:46.191-06:00It's considered Adult with "YA crossover ...It's considered Adult with "YA crossover appeal." I guess it may also be considered New Adult because the protagonist is nineteen. <br /><br />And I haven't read Stormdancer. I wanted to a lot when it was first released. But then the reviews were mixed...Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-87569025180688225312013-07-30T14:44:54.577-06:002013-07-30T14:44:54.577-06:00I'm reading this one right now, and I'm ve...I'm reading this one right now, and I'm very confused by the world Shannon is trying to build. It seems fascinating, but I can't keep it all straight. I agree about the characters though - I like them so far!<br /><br />Thanks for your wonderful review :)Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-82943355008599526612013-07-29T14:59:58.128-06:002013-07-29T14:59:58.128-06:00INFO DUMPS. I'm reading this right now, and th...INFO DUMPS. I'm reading this right now, and the beginning had so much dumping, I was about to ditch it right away. It's picking up though, but I totally agree on how the whole thing is getting confusing. There are just too many terms and lingo, and gah. I'm hoping I'll enjoy it - you're the first I know to dislike it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849853402753473461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-10641152118021639222013-07-28T16:04:32.924-06:002013-07-28T16:04:32.924-06:00This is one of those books I'm looking forward...This is one of those books I'm looking forward to reading just because of all the positive hype. It's too bad the execution of the world isn't effortless but at least you found the world very imaginative. Hopefully, the worldbuilding will become even clearer in the sequel. A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-22403117278086081882013-07-28T12:32:10.873-06:002013-07-28T12:32:10.873-06:00Aylee, my darling! I'm sorry I haven't mad...Aylee, my darling! I'm sorry I haven't made it to your blog in a bit though I promise it wasn't my intent! <br /><br />So I hadn't realized how incredibly crazily buzzed this book was until you mentioned all the deals and stuff its garnered which is just WHOA, but I am eager to try this one. Even despite the warnings of info dumping that have been left to try and get you to understand the world... I don't know that I have the patience for it either. One can only hope I'll find this one a bit more impressive and won't be disappointed! :DMarathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998824096375362353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-85565814023770081022013-07-27T17:50:11.986-06:002013-07-27T17:50:11.986-06:00I got this ARC, and have kind of been putting off ...I got this ARC, and have kind of been putting off reading it...I was so hoping to read better reviews for it after all the hype. But I've read some mixed things. Maybe it's a book/world that will make more sense in the series as whole? I'm still going to give it a try; it's just not at the top of my pile right now.Norihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07991072472141788180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-82150500570878937392013-07-27T15:42:17.986-06:002013-07-27T15:42:17.986-06:00I agree with a lot of your points, Aylee! I gave t...I agree with a lot of your points, Aylee! I gave this 4 stars, but I do appreciate that the execution (particularly where the world-building is concerned) isn't instantly at the level that might be expected for such a hyped up title. Though, for me, everything <i>did</i> fall into place and make sense after a short while, but I'm not sure I would have followed along as easily without the maps/charts and the glossary. Also, I had no idea the author was so young! I assumed she was older... Anyway, lovely review as always! Although it didn't blow you away, I'm glad you enjoyed it overall. :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-54682109862941811622013-07-27T11:14:32.271-06:002013-07-27T11:14:32.271-06:00I have seen a lot of buzz from bloggers but I had ...I have seen a lot of buzz from bloggers but I had no idea about the seven book-six figure deal and how young the author was! Wow, that would make me curious too. I don't too well with complicated so I'm not sure if it would be for me though. Maybe I'll check it out sometime. Thanks for sharing!Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-3128709853674557212013-07-27T07:49:54.570-06:002013-07-27T07:49:54.570-06:00I meant *appealing and not rappelling. Silly typos...I meant *appealing and not rappelling. Silly typos! :PThe Readdictshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05097650583426983309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-82378357139794464092013-07-27T07:49:02.746-06:002013-07-27T07:49:02.746-06:00Both impressed and disappointed? Ah! That makes th...Both impressed and disappointed? Ah! That makes the book so much more rappelling and interesting. Complicated plots make it so difficult to write a brief summary in your own words. I must say, Aylee, that with your review, I'm quite curious! Lovely review! <br /><br />Sarika @ <a href="http://thereaddicts.blogspot.in/" rel="nofollow">The Readdicts</a>The Readdictshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05097650583426983309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-2528313760823337592013-07-26T11:35:53.139-06:002013-07-26T11:35:53.139-06:00When there is so much you can't even paraphras...When there is so much you can't even paraphrase a snapshot of the world it must be big indeed. I had snatched this up at BEA but I'm in no rush to read it...even more so now that its so middle of the road.Tabitha (Pabkins)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11945588780690794396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-30095107411004418252013-07-25T23:34:43.732-06:002013-07-25T23:34:43.732-06:00I've never even hear of this book until I read...I've never even hear of this book until I read your review. Its sounds complex. I doubt I'd be able to figure it out, especially if you didn't. I'm curious, is this still YA? It sounds a bit adultish. Have you read Stormdancer? (I haven't, but I thought they sounded slightly a like in the complex world building area and hype).Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-77654198733706295252013-07-25T22:22:44.849-06:002013-07-25T22:22:44.849-06:00World building can make or break a book and it sou...World building can make or break a book and it sounds like it really didn't do this book any favors. Poor execution. Too bad! I also have little patience, so I might even end up DNFing this if I ever decided to give it a chance.<br /><br />Alise @ <a href="http://readerswonderland.com/" rel="nofollow">Readers in Wonderland</a>Alisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178388552763222269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-76200138262381591022013-07-25T21:37:05.002-06:002013-07-25T21:37:05.002-06:00Thanks for your honest thoughts! I didn't real...Thanks for your honest thoughts! I didn't realize this was so hyped about to be honest. I mean, great for the author...that's awesome to accomplish so young. As for the book though, I don't think I'd enjoy it. Just reading the summary confused me and I feel like I'd get frustrated trying to figure it all out too. hahaShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-74200663006803620192013-07-25T19:34:31.155-06:002013-07-25T19:34:31.155-06:00I am not one to have a lot of patience with a book...I am not one to have a lot of patience with a book either, so I think I would have issuesbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-8202286949402526452013-07-25T19:08:16.603-06:002013-07-25T19:08:16.603-06:00This kind of book is so hard. You don't want t...This kind of book is so hard. You don't want to criticize it, because you respect what it's trying to do, but it's so "good" that it's not enjoyable. There's a really fine line. That's been my problem with Tolkien. So much going on that I can't just enjoy the story.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-35259580111510679572013-07-25T17:34:39.622-06:002013-07-25T17:34:39.622-06:00Mmm... yeah it sounds like it needed more editing ...Mmm... yeah it sounds like it needed more editing this book, so it would flow better and it didn't feel like they were shoving info at you. It's never a good sign that you feel that you should be more patient with the boo, I think.<br /><br />Thoughtful as always, Aylee :D <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-88133119679889863272013-07-25T14:40:35.617-06:002013-07-25T14:40:35.617-06:00I appreciate that you wrote such a thoughtful, bal...I appreciate that you wrote such a thoughtful, balanced review for this super hyped book! I feel like I've seen sooooo many glowing reviews and it's nice to see that tempered somewhat here. I can be a patient reader if need be, and I do love ambitious worldbuilding, so I still have pretty high hopes that this will work for me, especially now that I know that going in. Lovely review Aylee! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-30062991624930469552013-07-25T13:23:20.104-06:002013-07-25T13:23:20.104-06:00The seven book series thing is what scares me away...The seven book series thing is what scares me away from this book. I don't think I can do that- particularly with a series that I'm not convinced is worth it. I've seen a lot of mixed reviews on this one and I think I'll skip it. There is nothing here that leads me to believe that I would want to read it. I don't like information dumps and complicated worlds that don't have a lot of explanation. <br /><br />Thanks for the review, ~Sara @ Just Another Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07870692977272702662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-76329967255927510742013-07-25T12:37:05.348-06:002013-07-25T12:37:05.348-06:00I got this one at BEA only because everyone seemed...I got this one at BEA only because everyone seemed to be talking about it and it was being compared to other great series...I couldn't resist making up my own opinion about the thing. I had heard mixed things though so I feel like I was sort of prepared for it, and now reading your review I definitely have a better idea what I'm in for. I really dislike info-dumps though and like you, I like complex plot lines and world building but ONLY if it flows effortlessly! Thanks for the insightful, lovely review!Michelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220874121683955988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-49362238532564025332013-07-25T12:09:40.096-06:002013-07-25T12:09:40.096-06:00"I am a total lemming" hahaha! I am to..."I am a total lemming" hahaha! I am too! This sounds like a good book, but data dumps are never fun when you're trying to weed out the story....<br /><br />Kate @ <a href="http://exlibriskate.com/" rel="nofollow">Ex Libris</a><br />Kate @ Ex Librishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161681565485372950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-40742558454930086852013-07-25T10:20:52.890-06:002013-07-25T10:20:52.890-06:00This book was SO hyped at BEA this year. I'm m...This book was SO hyped at BEA this year. I'm more intimidated by the fact that it's going to be a seven book series. That already sounds like a stressful commitment lol<br /><br />The glossary in the back of the book is a pet peeve of mine. How are we supposed to know that??!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net/" rel="nofollow">Karen @ For What It's Worth</a><br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-28294207813112197562013-07-25T08:14:12.564-06:002013-07-25T08:14:12.564-06:00Don't worry, Aylee, you're not alone with ...Don't worry, Aylee, you're not alone with the book hype! Hype is like a flame; I'm the moth. ;) But aw, I'm a little sad that you didn't like this as much (I, personally, LOVED it), but I can see where you're coming from. I agree that the foundation for the world building was marvelously done, but the development and details... not as much. I loved Paige, though. She's not only brave - she's witty, and her short sentences helps to build her character. (As you can see, I studied her quite a bit, haha.) <br /><br />Lovely review though! Maybe if you give the sequel a go, it might just convince you to read the whole series. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com