tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post1420214355278978917..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: A Curse So Dark and LonelyDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-16129679716241378232019-03-16T18:20:48.270+11:002019-03-16T18:20:48.270+11:00I saw so many good review about this book and now ...I saw so many good review about this book and now I am curious to read it. Thank you Kelly :D Glad to know harper's disability was not romanticised nor seen as a weakness. Hana Bilqisthihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17002246211370783064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-5511697533663907472019-03-13T08:52:58.974+11:002019-03-13T08:52:58.974+11:00I've heard some amazing things about this, I a...I've heard some amazing things about this, I am glad to hear that her disability was well handled. Hoping to pick this one up this year.Lily Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759017749398223793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-85795022691274645202019-03-12T19:45:57.931+11:002019-03-12T19:45:57.931+11:00Wasn't it wonderful Kay! Me too!Wasn't it wonderful Kay! Me too! Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87263231695591039902019-03-12T19:27:56.886+11:002019-03-12T19:27:56.886+11:00Characters with physical disabilities are so incre...Characters with physical disabilities are so incredibly lacking in young adult. While we're seeing characters with sensory disabilities, we need to reflect the wider community as well. This was wonderful in that regard, her Cerebral Palsy wasn't used to further her narrative, it simply was. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-74302157855693266972019-03-12T19:08:17.899+11:002019-03-12T19:08:17.899+11:00It's wonderfully entertaining Sue, looking for...It's wonderfully entertaining Sue, looking forward to seeing what you think of it. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-66481631623452703362019-03-12T17:50:47.427+11:002019-03-12T17:50:47.427+11:00I felt exactly the same. I thought she had chemist...I felt exactly the same. I thought she had chemistry with Grey but not so much Rhen. Grey treated her as a person rather than a love interest and although it wasn't specific, I think he fell in love in with her. He feels like the Chaol we all deserved from the Throne of Glass series and super excited for book two!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-14965649981997211222019-03-12T06:09:11.551+11:002019-03-12T06:09:11.551+11:00It's well worth going without bread for the we...It's well worth going without bread for the week. I really enjoyed this one, much more than I had anticipated actually. Such an engaging read and one I think you'll really enjoy as well.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-13542208742404404322019-03-10T10:48:32.989+11:002019-03-10T10:48:32.989+11:00I LOVED this retelling too and I can't wait un...I LOVED this retelling too and I can't wait until book 2! :)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726890988367858211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-11916958162583918852019-03-08T04:11:11.499+11:002019-03-08T04:11:11.499+11:00I'm glad you really enjoyed this one. I think ...I'm glad you really enjoyed this one. I think it's awesome that Harper has a disability but it's not shown as a weakness. We need more of that in YA lit, and just books in general. Rhen doesn't sound like the best guy...I think I'd be shipping Harper and Grey too then. :)<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-7027767351468950502019-03-07T17:22:12.751+11:002019-03-07T17:22:12.751+11:00I have just received my copy in the post. What a c...I have just received my copy in the post. What a cover! So glad it s as good as it looks. Sue @ Crushingcindershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13659792863827880591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-75209480907685511462019-03-06T08:35:33.685+11:002019-03-06T08:35:33.685+11:00Yes! I was hardcore shipping Grey and Harper, too!...Yes! I was hardcore shipping Grey and Harper, too! They connected instantly, and I loved the two of them together. I think there was too much stress and expectation for her and Rhen, although I do think she cares about him. Also, Grey and Harper challenged one another and shared their feelings... it felt more natural. I cannot wait to see what happens next!! <3 Wonderful review!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.doyoudog-ear.com/" rel="nofollow">Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬</a>Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-72096058311158934732019-03-05T15:53:33.251+11:002019-03-05T15:53:33.251+11:00It was Verushka. I was so impressed! It wasn't...It was Verushka. I was so impressed! It wasn't used to further the narrative or to show Harper's limitations but to demonstrate that people aren't their disabilities and that their disability is only a small part of who they are. My goodness I loved Grey, I can't wait for you to meet him!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-89595956434097726432019-03-05T05:42:35.295+11:002019-03-05T05:42:35.295+11:00I keep walking past this one at the supermarket an...I keep walking past this one at the supermarket and convincing myself not to buy (I don't know why either). Your review is making me want to slap myself and race to the shop to buy it. I am meant to be saving money but this may be sneaking into my shopping basket during my weekly shop after all the good things you've said.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87758089228441249402019-03-04T21:15:08.637+11:002019-03-04T21:15:08.637+11:00Alright, you have me firmly in the Harper/Grey cam...Alright, you have me firmly in the Harper/Grey camp after this review. She sounds amazing, btw, and the disability rep sounds like it was treated so well! Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-46682166662343638742019-03-04T04:15:09.526+11:002019-03-04T04:15:09.526+11:00Oh I can't wait to see what you think of it Su...Oh I can't wait to see what you think of it Suzanne! Such a fun and entertaining read!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-9695049610631331492019-03-03T14:07:59.354+11:002019-03-03T14:07:59.354+11:00I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed this book. I j...I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed this book. I just recently picked up a copy and can't wait to dive into it!Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-75078221972449038152019-03-03T14:05:34.521+11:002019-03-03T14:05:34.521+11:00I assumed the love triangle aspect as well but was...I assumed the love triangle aspect as well but was pleasantly surprised Amber. I hope you're able to pick this one up soon, I think you'll really enjoy it. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-27064607946115896322019-03-03T14:03:45.907+11:002019-03-03T14:03:45.907+11:00Same Rebecca, it was a great example of inclusion ...Same Rebecca, it was a great example of inclusion but her disability not being used as a device to further the narrative. I really enjoyed this one and would love to see what you think of it!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-46157738493791312612019-03-03T13:59:50.278+11:002019-03-03T13:59:50.278+11:00The ending, surely there must be. I'm even mor...The ending, surely there must be. I'm even more excited for the next instalment Ailyn, it was brilliant!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-51525336328558574052019-03-03T10:39:48.243+11:002019-03-03T10:39:48.243+11:00I can see why you would want Grey and Harper, I wa...I can see why you would want Grey and Harper, I was really afraid of a love triangle. I think the most book will mostly be about Grey so I hope you love it.Amber Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671652212967695538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-18950224893636871642019-03-03T08:44:33.727+11:002019-03-03T08:44:33.727+11:00She is! In Emberfall when she has to introduce her...She is! In Emberfall when she has to introduce herself, it makes for many comical moments. Being such a strong young woman in the Prince's escort, the folk of Emberfall assume she's a Princess from a far away land called Disi (D.C) and it's hilarious. This has been one of my favourite retellings and can't wait to see what you think of it Vivien! Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-17227061501487309302019-03-03T08:41:27.042+11:002019-03-03T08:41:27.042+11:00I'm a very selective fantasy reader too Tanya ...I'm a very selective fantasy reader too Tanya but this feels very much like a mild fantasy, much in the same way A Court of Thorns and Roses is. The only fantasy elements is the curse placed upon Rhen and the veil that separates modern day from the historical world of Emberfall. I think you'll really enjoy this one Tanya, hopefully they'll have it available to lend soon!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-4035178907919914732019-03-03T08:34:45.055+11:002019-03-03T08:34:45.055+11:00It's young adult with the characters being aro...It's young adult with the characters being around eighteen years of age or slightly older. I really enjoyed that romance wasn't the driving force behind the narrative but I loved the attraction between Harper and Grey, the Prince's guard rather than the Prince himself. Such an entertaining read, I really enjoyed it. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-76582518217689779182019-03-03T04:32:34.086+11:002019-03-03T04:32:34.086+11:00Wow, I've never heard of this one. I think it&...Wow, I've never heard of this one. I think it's amazing that the main character has a disability like this in an epic fantasy. Send s a great message! I love inclusive books. Thanks for the heads up on this!<br />Rebecca @ <a href="https://portsmouthreview.com/" rel="nofollow">The Portsmouth Review</a>Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249423601362144632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-74025789141451949902019-03-02T23:09:59.322+11:002019-03-02T23:09:59.322+11:00And so wonderfully written as well Sophia, Harper ...And so wonderfully written as well Sophia, Harper has an incredible strength. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I have, looking forward to seeing what you think of it. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.com