Comments on: Review: Graceling, Kristin Cashore

By: Beth F

Beth F — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:13:45 +0000

Now that I've read the book, I have a better feel for your review. I wish I had kept the fairy tale aspect in mind. I kept thinking fantasy and thus wanted more surprise, more history, more something. I liked the characters a lot, but the book lacked something for me. When I put it in the fairly tale realm, I think I like the novel better. .-= Beth F´s last blog ..Review: Graceling by Kristin Cashore =-.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:14:15 +0000

Hurrah! I’m so happy you liked it!! Kristin Cashore is such a great writer. I hope you will continue on and read Fire. She definitely did NOT have a sophomore slump; it’s just as good. In fact, I think I liked Fire a littletinybit better.

By: Veens

Veens — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:07:24 +0000

Oh! i have read just too many good reviews.. I ave it already on my wish list! Like Beth said it has too many keywords that would make me want to read it...coming of age, medieval, fantasy, well-developed worlds, great female character….. .-= Veens´s last blog ..Hooked right NOW to... =-.

By: Beth F

Beth F — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:06:29 +0000

I downloaded this from the library (or maybe I got the eBook? -- it was a download in any case, and you don't really care so I'll shut up). I had a feeling this would be perfect for me. Your description hit so many of my sure-thing hooks: coming of age, medieval, fantasy, well-developed worlds, great female character..... .-= Beth F´s last blog ..Thursday Tea: An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon =-.

By: Nymeth

Nymeth — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:15:16 +0000

I HAVE to read this! I’d heard lots of good things about it, but never that it had the feel of a fairy tale. Needless to say, that makes me want to read it even more
.-= Nymeth´s last blog ..Ash by Malinda Lo =-.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:36:17 +0000

Sounds like a great read! This one's going on the TBR list. .-= Amy´s last blog ..Excalibur =-.

By: heidenkind

heidenkind — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:25:44 +0000

This book sounds VERY cool. I’m happy I have it on my TBR shelf.
.-= heidenkind´s last blog ..Allegory of Love & The Quality of Mercy =-.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:22:03 +0000

I have heard of this book, but knew very little about it before reading your review. It sounds like something I would really like, and I’m pretty sure my daughter would like it too. Great review, it sounds like a really intriguing and readable book. I see that she also has another book out called Fire. Have you read that one as well?

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:57:26 +0000

Wow! Sounds amazing! In fact, I don't think I have read a negative review of this one; I'm glad you enjoyed it too. I definitely love female characters with "strengths and vulnerabilities in equal measure". Maybe I'll move it up the TBR pile! .-= Kay´s last blog ..Review : Never Cry Werewolf =-.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:29:52 +0000

I love strong female characters, especially in YA. This book sounds like it might appeal to males too and I'd love to see young men reading about strong females! .-= Kathy´s last blog ..Wondrous Words Wednesday =-.