tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post8450265406065582327..comments2024-03-18T23:11:34.149+02:00Comments on Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell: Review: Phoenix Rising - Philippa Ballantine and Tee MorrisBlodeueddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-44978129308886908172011-12-20T22:57:54.911+02:002011-12-20T22:57:54.911+02:00Cherry
I think you nailed it there. It was good, b...Cherry<br />I think you nailed it there. It was good, but yes the quality of the storytelling, I was not compelled to read on and on. Too many breaks for me is not a good thing at all.<br /><br /><br />Melissa<br />It was still good, I just hoped I would love it as much as you didBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-10424828073957036472011-12-20T03:38:38.244+02:002011-12-20T03:38:38.244+02:00I'm sorry it didn't catch you all around. ...I'm sorry it didn't catch you all around. But glad you still liked it and gave it a go. :)Melissa (My World...in words and pages)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09621830513280969319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-26148419020661957982011-12-19T23:28:05.667+02:002011-12-19T23:28:05.667+02:00I kinda get what you mean when you said that "...I kinda get what you mean when you said that "<i><b>it failed to catch your attention</b></i>"... when I was reading the <b>Order Of The Deacons</b> books, I find myself needing short breaks while reading... The books have good story and has cohesive structure, but the <b>story telling quality</b> is, for some reason, not that compelling...Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393654291460364161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-87804330177101619502011-12-18T20:01:54.414+02:002011-12-18T20:01:54.414+02:00Aurian
So very true. It was good, just not for me
...Aurian<br />So very true. It was good, just not for me<br /><br /><br />jenny<br />I do like the cover, it is just not her. And well try it and see if it is good :DBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-9619656517022938222011-12-18T19:34:43.769+02:002011-12-18T19:34:43.769+02:00Even though the goods are on the display on the co...Even though the goods are on the display on the cover, it's still draws my attention. Sorry this book wasn't exactly what you were looking for. Shame too because it sounds good.Jenny Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077659644092707107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-29393132904840347312011-12-18T12:56:50.371+02:002011-12-18T12:56:50.371+02:00Sometimes you just don't connect to a book, do...Sometimes you just don't connect to a book, doesn't mean it is not a good one. It does sound interesting.Aurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538247058229504410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-48140057110355076952011-12-17T23:17:24.496+02:002011-12-17T23:17:24.496+02:00Carrie
Give it a go :)Carrie<br />Give it a go :)Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-4994470385770394942011-12-17T23:12:03.611+02:002011-12-17T23:12:03.611+02:00oooh this looks really good, i love steampunk!oooh this looks really good, i love steampunk!Carrie at In the Hammock Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496016097652195216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-53552492892398672832011-12-17T21:00:59.374+02:002011-12-17T21:00:59.374+02:00Naida
I have ups and downs, but it is like that wi...Naida<br />I have ups and downs, but it is like that with every genre. I do hope you find a good oneBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-35751751264786122942011-12-17T17:06:54.601+02:002011-12-17T17:06:54.601+02:00Hmm...I'm still waiting to find that Steampunk...Hmm...I'm still waiting to find that Steampunk that I will love. This sounds interesting and they do seem like a fun miss matched couple.The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-89446435405283059872011-12-17T12:39:37.766+02:002011-12-17T12:39:37.766+02:00Melissa
Aye, I could not say the other world ;) I ...Melissa<br />Aye, I could not say the other world ;) I am getting such weird search phrases, lol.<br /><br />True, I felt like they could have had more chemistry, but it was not like they should have hooked up at once. I did like that nothing happened...oh I do not know.<br /><br /><br />Yvonne<br />It does look really good<br /><br /><br />Bucky<br />Yes give it a go, I do like steampunk cos it is so freaky. And I liek freaky.<br /><br /><br />Jenny<br />Hihi, now that would be something to haveBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-56556479219102635052011-12-17T12:39:18.808+02:002011-12-17T12:39:18.808+02:00Mel
I think that that sounds like a good plan :) ...Mel<br />I think that that sounds like a good plan :) Truth be told, I have not read that much steampunk. Some, but not much, there are so much more out there.<br /><br /><br />YA Queen<br />It's so sad :( But that is life, I really should not go in with high expectations.<br /><br /><br />Steph<br />It happens, and it was still good, but oh I should not go in thinking it is gonna rock my world.Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-50832114310545719802011-12-17T09:15:12.801+02:002011-12-17T09:15:12.801+02:00Sorry you didn't like it more. The summary sou...Sorry you didn't like it more. The summary sounded good especially with the mention of a bulletproof corset.Jenny N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12175597395445772605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-89278530688132580012011-12-17T02:39:58.572+02:002011-12-17T02:39:58.572+02:00I hate it when a book just does not hold your atte...I hate it when a book just does not hold your attention. I'm fairly new to steampunk, and am going to have to give it a try even if it was missing something for you.A Buckeye Girl Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08952103323793072580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-85485857676797205762011-12-17T02:35:01.437+02:002011-12-17T02:35:01.437+02:00Sounds interesting and the cover is very intriguin...Sounds interesting and the cover is very intriguing.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-66058278317807104512011-12-17T02:29:10.840+02:002011-12-17T02:29:10.840+02:00LOL Streetwalker!
I really did like this one. I t...LOL Streetwalker!<br /><br />I really did like this one. I thought it was one of the much better steampunks out there. Perhaps if the relationship was a bit better managed. I think they left it more open for further books. Hope you like your next book better!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-45349705761448718492011-12-17T01:40:29.318+02:002011-12-17T01:40:29.318+02:00This does sound very tempting; I especially like ...This does sound very tempting; I especially like the sound of Books! I’m sorry it disappointed you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-82356389523089591452011-12-17T00:45:43.786+02:002011-12-17T00:45:43.786+02:00It's always frustrating when your expectations...It's always frustrating when your expectations of the book don't match with the story, and it leaves you wanting more. Thanks for your honest thoughts :)Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-62944883474574459062011-12-16T23:57:57.481+02:002011-12-16T23:57:57.481+02:00I picked this up when I went through a steampunk p...I picked this up when I went through a steampunk phase earlier this year but haven't read it yet! Perhaps steampunk needs a revivial for me next year...Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12232105105688358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-52596445300163242222011-12-16T23:42:51.814+02:002011-12-16T23:42:51.814+02:00Samantha
I have had that happen before. There was ...Samantha<br />I have had that happen before. There was this one really good series, but the first book was just ok. But I did not give up and the 2nd one was really good :)Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-48847397554252850652011-12-16T23:37:13.169+02:002011-12-16T23:37:13.169+02:00Bummer to hear that you didn't enjoy this one ...Bummer to hear that you didn't enjoy this one more. Maybe the 2nd book (when it comes out) will be better for you. Sometimes I have a harder time getting in to the first book of the series :) I actually really enjoyed this one but that is why readers are so great. I enjoy reading about what others did/didn't enjoy about books.samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-20486851875881048162011-12-16T23:10:04.151+02:002011-12-16T23:10:04.151+02:00Carol
At least for me it did, but I sure know some...Carol<br />At least for me it did, but I sure know someone who loved itBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-456270838229865302011-12-16T20:09:30.678+02:002011-12-16T20:09:30.678+02:00I love the cover on this one and the synopsis soun...I love the cover on this one and the synopsis sounds so good. It's a shame it was missing that spark.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915400068613145577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-41716621608665191722011-12-16T18:55:33.935+02:002011-12-16T18:55:33.935+02:00Jenny
A lot do love it, but for me...dunno somethi...Jenny<br />A lot do love it, but for me...dunno something was missing. And I really do not know what that was. That happens sometimes<br /><br /><br />Chris<br />Though he wanted to be called an archivist, hmpf, librarians are betterBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157347784110166160.post-30133891564921460972011-12-16T18:37:04.393+02:002011-12-16T18:37:04.393+02:00Bummer that it didn't work better for you. The...Bummer that it didn't work better for you. There should be more books about librarians!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959009113795804133noreply@blogger.com