tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post1766490629701870275..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Illuminae... Aussie Epicness!Diva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-19594963351181110282015-10-25T17:26:15.248+11:002015-10-25T17:26:15.248+11:00I really need to not read reviews before writing m...I really need to not read reviews before writing my own because you've used all the words I wanted to use :)<br /><br />This is not a book, it's a work of art.Nicole Has Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654755678795567272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87362552296864658642015-10-17T12:28:15.557+11:002015-10-17T12:28:15.557+11:00Whoa whoa whoa, I NEED to read this book ASAP. I&#...Whoa whoa whoa, I NEED to read this book ASAP. I've heard nothing but amazing things about it. I'm still slightly concerned about the way it's written, but it does look brilliant and inventive. Lovely review, my dear, I'm totally reading this next!! <br /><br />Rachel @ <a href="http://aperfectioncalledbooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Perfection Called Books</a>Rachel https://www.blogger.com/profile/06616299360211920794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87859983651752777152015-10-12T09:05:10.931+11:002015-10-12T09:05:10.931+11:00Aah, gosh, you've got another beautiful blog d...Aah, gosh, you've got another beautiful blog design up! Kelly, it's lovely.<br />And another aah for this book! I'm desperately keen to read it, it sounds absolutely... mind blowing, I suppose. I was actually hesitant to read your review because I wanted to go into it fairly well blind, but I'm pretty glad I ended up reading this! It sounds like it's an otherworldly book, something we've never experienced before. And that makes me even more excited.<br />Gorgeous review. xxRomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07506760687610055112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-80822606432152695352015-10-11T08:21:59.266+11:002015-10-11T08:21:59.266+11:00Mine too Rochelle and let me tell you, it didn'...Mine too Rochelle and let me tell you, it didn't disappoint at all. It didn't just live up to the hype, it far surpassed even what I expected. This is one book that you need a physical copy of though, it's just too beautiful not to own.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-25177185234073493282015-10-11T08:12:59.712+11:002015-10-11T08:12:59.712+11:00I can't wait for you to read it either Jeann. ...I can't wait for you to read it either Jeann. It's absolutely phenomenal. I can't wait until my preorder arrives so I can read it again with everyone else, it was just <i>that</i> good!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-65843874375023769282015-10-10T22:46:39.158+11:002015-10-10T22:46:39.158+11:00It took weeks. Not kidding whatsoever. I just coul...It took weeks. Not kidding whatsoever. I just couldn't put words to keyboard. It was so incredibly hard to review it without including spoilers and still able to do justice to how incredible it was. Because it's <b>mind blowing</b>. How are they going to top this one with book two? <i>Hooooooooooooow</i>? I knew you'd love it too Tika, you've always got such awesome taste in books.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-75422849239960266542015-10-10T22:21:38.987+11:002015-10-10T22:21:38.987+11:00Thanks poppet and neither have I actually, everyon...Thanks poppet and neither have I actually, everyone has loved it so far. It's amazing, no doubt it'll be <i>the</i> young adult book of the year and made even better by two Aussie authors as well. I can't wait for you to read it!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-64127262917573552192015-10-10T22:14:26.590+11:002015-10-10T22:14:26.590+11:00I cannot wait for this book. I need a copy NOW. Th...I cannot wait for this book. I need a copy NOW. This is my most anticipated book of the year. It sounds brilliant and looks brilliant - thanks for sharing the pictures. Great review. I have no doubt I am going to love it as much as you did. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-37252259553796269132015-10-10T21:54:27.566+11:002015-10-10T21:54:27.566+11:00That's exactly what it felt like Claudia, like...That's exactly what it felt like Claudia, like you're reading a private government file. They are just some of the formats that the book takes on, there's also private chat conversations, and also normal paragraphs too. It looks jarring, but it's definitely not. The format adds to the tension and it has that in bucket loads too. It's <b>incredible</b>!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-78187408903395317902015-10-10T21:09:33.097+11:002015-10-10T21:09:33.097+11:00This definitely lives up to that hype though Erica...This definitely lives up to that hype though Erica, far surpassed it actually. I <i>adored</i> it. I hope everyone grabs a copy of Illuminae because it's just so much more than a read, it really <i>is</i> an experience.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-43722090972343265412015-10-10T20:15:44.583+11:002015-10-10T20:15:44.583+11:00You do Sarah, you totally do! I haven't either...You do Sarah, you totally do! I haven't either. This is one book that I think will appeal to everyone, not just young adult readers either. I loved it immensely and can't wait to see what everyone else thinks of it too!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-6645771510777551602015-10-10T14:08:47.927+11:002015-10-10T14:08:47.927+11:00Wasn't it Nick. I can't even express how m...Wasn't it Nick. I can't even express how much I loved them together, as individuals I just loved the whole bloody thing. It took me weeks, WEEKS! To even write up a few paragraphs for a review. I struggled with putting into words things like <i>THIS BOOK IS AWESOME. I LOVED THIS BOOK. I WANT TO HAVE THIS BOOKS' BABIES. WE'LL MAKE BEAUTIFUL NOVELLAS TOGETHER.</i> It was probably easier just to tell people to buy the book. Now. Because it'll be the best life decision they ever make.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-6487709593296049202015-10-10T05:55:54.335+11:002015-10-10T05:55:54.335+11:00It's incredibly Aentee and the format only add...It's incredibly Aentee and the format only adds to the overall experience because it's so much more than another read. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-70622393749852337032015-10-10T05:16:56.498+11:002015-10-10T05:16:56.498+11:00I was worried about the format too to be honest Al...I was worried about the format too to be honest Alise. But it added an extra tension to what is an already incredible storyline. I'm so excited for you to read it too and can't wait to see what you think.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-60488634520921416972015-10-10T05:00:48.602+11:002015-10-10T05:00:48.602+11:00Thanks Sarah. It's beyond amazing, one of the ...Thanks Sarah. It's beyond amazing, one of the most epic young adult books I've ever had the privilege of reading. I can't wait until it's released to see what the other Aussie readers think of it. This really may be the first book that we all agree on how awesome it truly is.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-31633463149350570342015-10-10T04:43:18.365+11:002015-10-10T04:43:18.365+11:00I loved Back to The Future and somehow it seemed r...I loved Back to The Future and somehow it seemed really fitting.<br /><br />Definitely physical book over Kindle edition. Hands down. It's also the texture of the pages, especially the ones that have been heavily ink printed. The black backgrounds are just so incredibly lovely and seeing the <i>hand drawn</i> notes throughout, the physical copy would be much more interactive without meaning to be as well. I can't wait for you to grab a copy Lily and see what you think.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-3716830161954975582015-10-10T04:12:28.062+11:002015-10-10T04:12:28.062+11:00You'll fly through them though Joy. With the f...You'll fly through them though Joy. With the format, some only half half a page of text, some only have a few lines on them. I actually read it within two days. You'd be doing it an injustice if you only listened to the audio book Joy, the book really adds to the tension with how it's presented and it would be a shame not to own a copy.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-73250807502369933532015-10-08T22:34:14.048+11:002015-10-08T22:34:14.048+11:00I absolutely LOVE that creative formatting and I&#...I absolutely LOVE that creative formatting and I'm really intrigued with the storytelling because it sounds like everyone LOVED it even though it's in an unusual format! Cannot wait to read this book.Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-70781307467318975722015-10-08T06:20:42.982+11:002015-10-08T06:20:42.982+11:00Thanks Nirvana, I really appreciate your kind word...Thanks Nirvana, I really appreciate your kind words.<br /><br />It's not out just yet and the images are from the ARC edition, but I imagine the finished product is basically the same. It's not just the format but the storyline is phenomenal. Together, I've never read anything like it. It'll be <i>the</i> young adult book of the year, so definitely preorder your copy.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-7944839121560681602015-10-08T06:07:19.158+11:002015-10-08T06:07:19.158+11:00Fuck yes! Every time I swear online, I feel like I...Fuck yes! Every time I swear online, I feel like I should be apologising to my mother. Even though she's clearly not interested in social media and knows that I often swear like a filthy sailor when I'm excited. I think you're one of the few Aussie bloggers who aren't ready to kill and maim for a copy Wattle. I think seeing it in store will change your mind though, you won't be able to refuse the lure of the format and the awesomeness. It's definitely one you couldn't read in eBook format, I think the storyline might get lost within the graphics.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-70303769254579290282015-10-08T05:47:41.066+11:002015-10-08T05:47:41.066+11:00I liked his too Faye, he just seemed so human and ...I liked his too Faye, he just seemed so <i>human</i> and really lonely. I really felt pity for him at times too which normally logic would have won and told me, don't be stupid, he's an artificial intellect you idiot. I was just so immersed within the storyline though.<br /><br />I cried. I cried at <i>that</i> page and I cried when <i>that</i> happened too.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-49090847336904161822015-10-08T05:45:05.966+11:002015-10-08T05:45:05.966+11:00I had the same idea to bleep my words out as they ...I had the same idea to bleep my words out as they did, but the question is, how the fuck did you review this? Like seriously, HOW? I am struggling to even form a coherent sentence to even kick start my review. You need to write mine lol. * cries * Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996995361383050875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-62475968389027834612015-10-08T04:59:16.659+11:002015-10-08T04:59:16.659+11:00I actually think you'd really enjoy this one t...I actually think you'd really enjoy this one too actually, especially for the intensity and survival aspects of the storyline. I love when authors try a different narrative and seeing the storyline through so many different mediums only added to what was an already incredible read.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-11137398291109207362015-10-08T04:57:05.197+11:002015-10-08T04:57:05.197+11:00Took me ages to work out how to do it Zoe, much lo...Took me ages to work out how to do it Zoe, much longer than I really should have spent on it.<br /><br />Thanks Zoe. Wasn't it incredible! The twists were mind blowing and I couldn't tear myself away from it. This is by far the greatest hyped book I've seen in years, especially in Australia and so glad it far surpasses the expectations.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-78144508222151889672015-10-08T04:04:07.024+11:002015-10-08T04:04:07.024+11:00It is glorious, absolutely glorious.It is <b>glorious</b>, absolutely glorious.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.com