tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post1318182605407267938..comments2024-03-08T18:09:41.549+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: The BellesDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-78545530202744422362018-01-27T15:08:31.437+11:002018-01-27T15:08:31.437+11:00This sounds positively amazing!! It's been on ...This sounds positively amazing!! It's been on my wishlist forever and I can't wait to read it asap. Can I just comment upon how wonderfully written this review is? Your writing style is amazing and has me even more anxious to get my hands on a copy. The cover is gorgeous and as you can imagine I'm so here for some own voices diverse fiction, especially one that covers privilege and cultural and racial identity. Now I'm more excited then ever <3<br /><br />- Sunny @ <a href="http://www.asunnyspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">A Sunny Spot </a>Sunny @ A Sunny Spot https://www.blogger.com/profile/01025467929485516198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-55420578496840800532018-01-26T23:53:58.865+11:002018-01-26T23:53:58.865+11:00Thank you so much Charlotte! It's truly incred...Thank you so much Charlotte! It's truly incredible and the writing! My goodness, it's absolutely immaculate. I can't wait for you to pick up a copy to see what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-44866572471425050192018-01-26T23:38:11.694+11:002018-01-26T23:38:11.694+11:00It's absolutely brilliant, no doubt it'll ...It's absolutely brilliant, no doubt it'll be one of the books of the year.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-82880923004300271422018-01-26T22:44:06.442+11:002018-01-26T22:44:06.442+11:00It's amazing Chiara, beneath the oppulance the...It's amazing Chiara, beneath the oppulance there is themes of racial identity, sexism, the objectification of women and all challenged within the narrative. So lyrically lovely.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-89513297864399014672018-01-26T22:17:56.844+11:002018-01-26T22:17:56.844+11:00It was phenomenal Amy, I'd love to see what yo...It was phenomenal Amy, I'd love to see what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-74406600421061636052018-01-25T21:16:53.114+11:002018-01-25T21:16:53.114+11:00I'm so glad you have done a review of this Kel...I'm so glad you have done a review of this Kelly! I've seen it floating all around Goodreads and when I'd seen you have done a review, I knew I had to read it straight away. The premise of this story sounds so magical and colourful, I can't wait to get my hands on it! Stunning review <3 <br /><br />Charlotte | https://charlotteidek.comCharlottehttps://charlotteidek.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-29022551971611695262018-01-25T18:40:55.422+11:002018-01-25T18:40:55.422+11:00Whew, this sounds gorgeous, and compelling and fil...Whew, this sounds gorgeous, and compelling and filled with complicated women, which I am loving!Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-9701849777872643612018-01-25T14:56:47.614+11:002018-01-25T14:56:47.614+11:00I'm so very excited for this book! I love the ...I'm so very excited for this book! I love the gorgeous colourfulness of the cover, and the premise. And that it is diverse, of course. The way you described the world has me very intrigued to pick up my copy when it arrives! It feels like it's been an age since I picked up an extravagant fantasy, and I think this one will be a contender for the best. <br /><br />Lovely review, Kelly! <3Chiara @ Books for a Delicate Eternityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181153932836441611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-23386144477745679852018-01-22T02:07:08.926+11:002018-01-22T02:07:08.926+11:00I've heard so many great things about this boo...I've heard so many great things about this book but for some reason haven't got my hands on it yet. After reading such a glowing review, I might just have to change that :) amyjanealicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03131665210392795762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-35018444062170409822018-01-19T06:33:34.209+11:002018-01-19T06:33:34.209+11:00I also requested it on NetGalley but got denied (p...I also requested it on NetGalley but got denied (probably for geography reasons. As always). I can't wait for it to be released and to finally read it... and I can't WAIT to see the cover for book two. Kind of a shallow thing to say, but that cover is SO stunning, haha. :)Marie @ Drizzle and hurricane Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305855207183517613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-43225169815450773632018-01-18T20:48:06.242+11:002018-01-18T20:48:06.242+11:00I'm do excited that you'll be reading this...I'm do excited that you'll be reading this soon Nicole. I knew I'd enjoy it but I completely fell in love. I haven't felt like this way about an author since I'd first discovered Tahereh Mafi and Jandy Nelson.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-68612040501445056172018-01-18T20:27:57.169+11:002018-01-18T20:27:57.169+11:00It's magnificent Lily, definitely worth all th...It's magnificent Lily, definitely worth all the buzz. I'd love to see what you think of it!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-32967387128730562482018-01-18T06:00:15.678+11:002018-01-18T06:00:15.678+11:00You've made me super excited to pick this one ...You've made me super excited to pick this one up---which I'll be doing very soon!! Sounds like it explores a lot of topics in a really thoughtful way.<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a><br /><br />Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-32392684631086533402018-01-18T04:17:52.509+11:002018-01-18T04:17:52.509+11:00Sounds like this author really knows how to take r...Sounds like this author really knows how to take real life and blend it well into a wonderfully crafted novel, this sounds really great! I have seen people haul this on youtube and the excitement for the book and the blurb has been infectious. Lily Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759017749398223793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-16665326358628050052018-01-17T06:38:26.011+11:002018-01-17T06:38:26.011+11:00I need to read it! I've seen it around and it ...I need to read it! I've seen it around and it hasn't piqued my interest but after reading this, I'm dying to read it. She's brilliant, you'll love The Belles!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-89277139741382330502018-01-17T06:37:09.244+11:002018-01-17T06:37:09.244+11:00It was available on Netgalley and I clicked so dam...It was available on Netgalley and I clicked so damn fast, it was one of my most anticipated reads as well. The only trouble is that now I have to wait even longer until book two is released.<br /><br />The wait may kill me.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-35369421095143643022018-01-17T06:34:55.988+11:002018-01-17T06:34:55.988+11:00Both actually Ailyn. The Belles are the only ones ...Both actually Ailyn. The Belles are the only ones born with colour, in a Kingdom where everyone is black, white and shades of grey. They've spent their lives training for when they turn sixteen and are then put to work to beautify those with enough money.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-81497302751383633272018-01-17T06:32:48.916+11:002018-01-17T06:32:48.916+11:00It's been so, so long since there was a great ...It's been so, so long since there was a great dystopian fantasy fusion and this is absolutely incredible, so lyrical. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-18176675411100020782018-01-17T06:31:35.786+11:002018-01-17T06:31:35.786+11:00I haven't read that yet but after The Belles, ...I haven't read that yet but after The Belles, added it to my list. This one is incredible!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-62240285133382795202018-01-17T06:18:15.116+11:002018-01-17T06:18:15.116+11:00I fell in love with Dhonielle's writing when I...I fell in love with Dhonielle's writing when I read Tiny Pretty Things, it's addicting isn't it? I absolutely can't wait to read this one! I know if you really enjoyed something, then it'll most likely be a hit for me since we have similar tastes. Now to wait until it's release * cries *Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996995361383050875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-30348897117314411322018-01-16T05:05:44.455+11:002018-01-16T05:05:44.455+11:00It's incredible that you got to read this book...It's incredible that you got to read this book already, Kelly! It is my most anticipated book of the year, no kidding, haha. I had a good feeling about it overall, but your review makes me even more impatient to read it, these characters sound SO interesting. <br />Thank you so much or sharing this <3 Marie @ Drizzle and hurricane Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305855207183517613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-55423351537909746952018-01-15T23:57:06.381+11:002018-01-15T23:57:06.381+11:00this give a whole meaning to the Belle of the Ball...this give a whole meaning to the Belle of the Ball! Just wondering, is it a power or some study is involved?ailyn koayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01876123482327351415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-82330708573574885212018-01-15T23:47:00.865+11:002018-01-15T23:47:00.865+11:00I love how this book brings us back to the age of ...I love how this book brings us back to the age of dystopians but it kind of makes it more relevant with the cultural identity and everything. I'm so glad you loved it Kelly, I'm really looking forward to reading this one! Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-58762663725873496172018-01-15T18:54:50.331+11:002018-01-15T18:54:50.331+11:00Omggg this looks SO GOOD and I'm so keen to re...Omggg this looks SO GOOD and I'm so keen to read it because I loved the author's first duology. But the lusciousness of the premise and everything is so intriguing. 😍 And it's always excellent to hear ownvoices authors discuss racial identity, so important. <3CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-43395259166691137432018-01-15T05:08:58.571+11:002018-01-15T05:08:58.571+11:00It's phenomenal Becky, so lovely and lyrical a...It's phenomenal Becky, so lovely and lyrical and the writing is breathtaking!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.com