tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post4347619770016218594..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Fiercely Epic! Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. MaasDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-68262321298452918852015-09-09T16:18:05.869+10:002015-09-09T16:18:05.869+10:00Oh yes Joy, like that time you were licking all th...Oh yes Joy, like that time you were licking all the pages. Hang on, that might have been me.<br /><br />It wasn't until I started the series where I finally realised what all the hype was really about, and so, so worthy of all the praise. I need it now too. Oh, however will we cope with the wait!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-37540316535776291342015-09-09T15:45:09.619+10:002015-09-09T15:45:09.619+10:00Thanks Jeann. I absolutely loved it, my only quibb...Thanks Jeann. I absolutely loved it, my only quibble was the lack of reminders of Heir of Fire which took me a few chapters to really get into. Part two really blew me away, it was so explosive and I loved the new alliances formed as well. Which really surprised me. How will we survive until book five now? I think we might need a support group.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-52579045719471348482015-09-08T13:13:56.465+10:002015-09-08T13:13:56.465+10:00I'll take your word! However, I think I may ju...I'll take your word! However, I think I may just go ahead and purchase a hard copy ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103917363976883472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-9057040381870059772015-09-05T11:36:18.326+10:002015-09-05T11:36:18.326+10:00You already know how passionately I love this book...You already know how passionately I love this book and series, and of course I agree with EVERYTHING and more that you've written. QoS <3 <3 Need. Next. Book. NOW. Joy @ Thoughts By Jhttp://thoughtsbyj.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-17190156635661656862015-09-04T18:04:41.661+10:002015-09-04T18:04:41.661+10:00I completely agree with you Kelly, this one was do...I completely agree with you Kelly, this one was done SO WELL even with all the multiple point of views as each character took us on their journey! Definitely worth all of the hype, it was freaking epic! Lovely review hun <3Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-6604811608823383572015-09-04T14:39:50.036+10:002015-09-04T14:39:50.036+10:00I felt the same Sophie, it really hit me how intri...I felt the same Sophie, it really hit me how intricate their connections and relationships are in the series. It was glorious though. Definitely the hardest book I've ever reviewed, especially without spoilers.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-46950825522980785322015-09-04T14:37:50.193+10:002015-09-04T14:37:50.193+10:00This is the fourth in the series, with another two...This is the fourth in the series, with another two to go I believe. Claudia, you need this series in your life. It's passionate, intense and one of the most incredible young adult fantasy series that gets better with each book. Throne of Glass is pretty cheap on Amazon too now, so definitely worth buying a Kindle copy and giving it a try. I can almost guarantee you'll adore it too.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-58595764961982193252015-09-04T14:16:51.347+10:002015-09-04T14:16:51.347+10:00Me too Zoe. I really didn't connect with it an...Me too Zoe. I really didn't connect with it and was disappointed actually. It felt as though it dragged on a bit too long. But Queen of Shadows? It returns to that epic toughness and sass from books one and two. <b>Hooray!</b> Especially part two. I was a mess reading that, the anticipation was killing me.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-39520223920035352782015-09-04T14:14:40.813+10:002015-09-04T14:14:40.813+10:00I felt the same in the beginning too Rachel, and I...I felt the same in the beginning too Rachel, and I struggled to remember what happened in Heir of Fire as well and wondered if I'd forgotten something important. But it <i>does</i> pick up, dramatically. Manon didn't really appeal to me in Heir of Fire, but I absolutely <b>loved</b> her in Queen of Shadows. It'll all come together, you'll see. Really looking forward to seeing what you think of it once you've finished.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-53186944313139289972015-09-04T14:07:37.666+10:002015-09-04T14:07:37.666+10:00I have so many thoughts about the romance in this ...I have so many thoughts about the romance in this book but I just can't order them into anything coherent! Ahhhh! Great review as always, love. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00160804297611470416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-10638047844122257742015-09-04T11:13:59.551+10:002015-09-04T11:13:59.551+10:00This is another series I know I'm missing out ...This is another series I know I'm missing out on greatly! The romance peaks my interest, it sounds as though it is extremely well-executed, which is rare to come by now and day. I'm so over romantic tropes :P Is this the final book? There are so many! I keep seeing different covers floating around the book blogging sphere ha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103917363976883472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-39390510796382456732015-09-04T08:23:37.117+10:002015-09-04T08:23:37.117+10:00AHH. I'll have to admit that while I really li...AHH. I'll have to admit that while I really liked <i>Throne of Glass</i> and <i>Crown of Midnight</i>, <i>Heir of Fire</i> was a bit meh for me. But I am definitely going to have to still give this a try Kelly since your enthusiasm makes me so excited! Thank you for sharing this wonderful review! ♥Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08980248647201093593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-86345093662607773472015-09-04T07:33:48.215+10:002015-09-04T07:33:48.215+10:00I'm reading this one right now, and I'm so...I'm reading this one right now, and I'm so conflicted. The bitterness, hostility, and hypocrisy being slung between Aelin and Chaol is ridiculous! I feel so disconnected from all the characters in this book. They're not the same people I fell in love with in books 1-3. They've changed beyond recognition, even their most innate qualities. I absolutely LOVE the plot though, and the writing and storytelling is awesome. I like Rowan, but I don't care much for the romance. Honestly it kind of grossed me out. LADY FRIENDS!! I love Lysandra and Nesryn and that Aelin has some girl power to add to her squad. I love how everything is finally coming together. Oh and my sweet baby Dorian, I FEEL SO BAD FOR HIM. :( Hopefully all works out in the end of the book... I'm becoming even more of a Manon fan, although Elide kind of bores me. I like how Asterin and Sorrell are in this a bit more too. Lovely review, Kelly <3 Rachel https://www.blogger.com/profile/06616299360211920794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-88354328756208892442015-09-04T05:30:35.699+10:002015-09-04T05:30:35.699+10:00Oh Lauren, you need to grab a copy of Throne of Gl...Oh Lauren, you need to grab a copy of Throne of Glass and get started. I"m not a fantasy reader, but this series completely changed my mind. It's absolutely incredible!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-67075860963575530262015-09-04T05:29:13.725+10:002015-09-04T05:29:13.725+10:00Once you get into them Wattle, you'll fly thro...Once you get into them Wattle, you'll fly through them. I can't wait for you to meet Celaena!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-23317297015505854072015-09-04T05:27:15.925+10:002015-09-04T05:27:15.925+10:00I struggled with it too Nick. It just didn't h...I struggled with it too Nick. It just didn't have the same feel as Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight. it was much more serious and Celaena seemed to lose her way a little. But I'm so happy to report that in Queen of Shadows, she's back with a vengeance. Even with not enjoying Heir of Fire, I think you'll love this one. It's epically long, but Celaena returns to that kick ass heroine that we all fell in love with.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-64695078225617609602015-09-04T05:18:05.371+10:002015-09-04T05:18:05.371+10:00Sadly yes. I still have my favourites, but I love ...Sadly yes. I still have my favourites, but I love the new direction it's taking. But knowing Sarah J. Maas, in the next installment, she'll probably pull the rug out from under us and we'll be shipping another couple all together. It was amazing though wasn't it. Definitely worth the wait and the hype.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-41037701538219981462015-09-04T05:16:20.297+10:002015-09-04T05:16:20.297+10:00It is awesome Aentee. Completely agree, the series...It <i>is</i> awesome Aentee. Completely agree, the series gets stronger with each book and Celaena is absolutely flawless in Queen of Shadows. She's fierce.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-73210366241911922292015-09-04T05:14:51.735+10:002015-09-04T05:14:51.735+10:00I had the same reservations Rachana. When I starte...I had the same reservations Rachana. When I started reading Queen of Shadows, I had a nasty flu and could only read a few chapters here or there, but once I recovered, I flew through it. It was amazing and definitely worth persisting with. 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-78596734784160861392015-09-04T05:05:04.451+10:002015-09-04T05:05:04.451+10:00Me too Nicole, but I know not all fans probably wi...Me too Nicole, but I know not all fans probably will be. I think it's a case of not being able to please everyone sadly. I wish I had of reread heir of Fire too, but it wasn't long until I was able to immerse myself back into the storyline. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-45368794359234021402015-09-04T04:55:44.518+10:002015-09-04T04:55:44.518+10:00I can't wait to see what you think of it Chris...I can't wait to see what you think of it Christy. I'd actually be really interested in hearing how many copies and preorders were sold on release day. It's probably been one of the most anticipated books in young adult ever.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-57750290136552468172015-09-04T04:44:48.950+10:002015-09-04T04:44:48.950+10:00I think it needed a bit more backstory to remind r...I think it needed a bit more backstory to remind readers what happened in Heir of Fire, it's been so long since book three. But once I got back into it and was recovering from the flu, I couldn't put it down. So epic. I don't know how I'll survive until book five now. The pain is real.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-6819562549221172652015-09-04T04:33:49.865+10:002015-09-04T04:33:49.865+10:00Which book did you read up until? I wasn't too...Which book did you read up until? I wasn't too keen on Heir of Fire to be honest. I liked it and enjoyed it, but it was the weakest in the series for me and that turning point whether I wanted to continue or not. But I'm so thankful I did. Queen of Shadows is absolutely epic. Definitely give it another try, the first time I;d read Throne of Glass, I really didn't like it. Once I started to read more fantasy and tried reading it again, I absolutely loved it. Funny how our tastes change.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-78464379995181414342015-09-04T04:30:37.681+10:002015-09-04T04:30:37.681+10:00Thanks poppet. I'm not a fantasy reader, so if...Thanks poppet. I'm not a fantasy reader, so if I've loved it the chances that you'll adore it too are pretty high. Took a few chapters to fully immerse myself, but it was incredibly, especially the second half. I can't wait to see what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-40896550017449987182015-09-04T04:29:18.239+10:002015-09-04T04:29:18.239+10:00I seen it the other day for $1.99 on there, but I ...I seen it the other day for $1.99 on there, but I think that's the regular price Alyssa. Still a bargain. This isn't the finale though, there are still another two books to go in the series, so you'll have to wait another two years sadly before I think they'll release a box set. I loved A Court of Thorns and Roses, but the Throne of Glass series is far superior.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.com