tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post5743939779540443737..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: MirageDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-14086176759588658752018-12-15T21:40:39.480+11:002018-12-15T21:40:39.480+11:00Brilliant review. This is a book I have seen all o...Brilliant review. This is a book I have seen all over the place yet knew nothing of what it was actually about (seriously, I need to start reading the back of a book). It is not what I thought it was about and although I've not read much YA of late I kind of want to read this now. I might be making a trip to the library soon.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-27375836675866519232018-12-04T13:39:29.338+11:002018-12-04T13:39:29.338+11:00You'll really enjoy this one Sarah, it's a...You'll really enjoy this one Sarah, it's a Moroccan inspired fantasy with science fiction elements. Really looking forward to the next installment, I have so many unanswered questions!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-9109797756739901182018-12-04T13:09:28.886+11:002018-12-04T13:09:28.886+11:00It's a great read Lauren, incredibly captivati...It's a great read Lauren, incredibly captivating. 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-30309099387802368242018-12-02T08:02:33.113+11:002018-12-02T08:02:33.113+11:00Wonderful review Kelly :-) I've seen the cover...Wonderful review Kelly :-) I've seen the cover for this all over bookstagram, but hadn't read a review yet. Thanks to you it's on my TBR now :-) :-)<br />Sarah @ The Adventures of SacaKathttps://sarahfairbairn.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-46910451834846892018-12-01T10:43:10.814+11:002018-12-01T10:43:10.814+11:00Thanks for sharing. It sounds like it deals with s...Thanks for sharing. It sounds like it deals with some really pertinent societal issues and does so well. I'm glad you enjoyed this one overall!<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-86112878352619760982018-11-30T05:45:59.118+11:002018-11-30T05:45:59.118+11:00It does have the usual young adult aspects but wit...It does have the usual young adult aspects but with the complexities of societal issues and themes of oppression and colonisation. It's a spectacular read Karen, you would really enjoy this one. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-41666384496500195212018-11-30T05:44:22.375+11:002018-11-30T05:44:22.375+11:00Amani was too forgiving for me. I understood that ...Amani was too forgiving for me. I understood that she found a kindred spirit within Maram, both being oppressed but Amani tended to forget that Maram was the reasoning behind why she was captured and held hostage. I've seen a few reviewers who were hoping for their friendship to extend to a romantic relationship but it would have been strange considering they're mirror images for one another. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-19546556692269213292018-11-30T05:41:41.093+11:002018-11-30T05:41:41.093+11:00The world building is where the science fiction as...The world building is where the science fiction aspects are blended throughout this fantasy actually, the star system has been colonised by an alien race. The narrative holds a quiet beauty that captivated me until the final page. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-31893643041790197282018-11-30T05:37:49.074+11:002018-11-30T05:37:49.074+11:00Her mother being an Indigenous Andalaan and her fa...Her mother being an Indigenous Andalaan and her father is Vathek, Maram has no sense of belonging. They see her as the heir to her father, a calculating oppressor who is responsible for the erasure and genocide of the Indigenous population. Powerful themes of colonisation. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-1833333173500823182018-11-30T05:28:41.720+11:002018-11-30T05:28:41.720+11:00I can't wait to read your thoughts on Mirage, ...I can't wait to read your thoughts on Mirage, it's such a wonderful read and touches on societal issues that are relevant today. I think the narrative will resonate with many readers. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-78613339566404844582018-11-30T05:27:07.409+11:002018-11-30T05:27:07.409+11:00It's really exquisite isn't it, so glad yo...It's really exquisite isn't it, so glad you enjoyed it Suzanne!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-1603470112157382252018-11-30T01:27:08.600+11:002018-11-30T01:27:08.600+11:00Wonderful review Kelly. TBH - I passed on this one...Wonderful review Kelly. TBH - I passed on this one thinking it was just another cookie cutter YA fantasy but it sounds very complex.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @ For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-5695680447236625202018-11-29T12:10:58.382+11:002018-11-29T12:10:58.382+11:00I'm happy you enjoyed this! I wanted a bit mor...I'm happy you enjoyed this! I wanted a bit more from Amani and was a bit uncomfortable with her friendship with Maram.<br /><br />Have a great week!Amber Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671652212967695538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-27594459401629827872018-11-28T21:56:05.495+11:002018-11-28T21:56:05.495+11:00Whew. I love Amani's quiet strength, and her r...Whew. I love Amani's quiet strength, and her role in this seires make me think I would like to see the worldbuilding behind this all. Great review, Kelly! Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-27181845466715511082018-11-28T21:19:50.200+11:002018-11-28T21:19:50.200+11:00i do love it when people grow past their weaknesse...i do love it when people grow past their weaknesses to become a better person. That father is so terrible though, I can see why the people hates her, because the king himself is a jerk who doesn't care about anythingailyn koayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01876123482327351415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-54043120852807013582018-11-28T17:43:24.166+11:002018-11-28T17:43:24.166+11:00Hmm -- not sure if my first comment went through! ...Hmm -- not sure if my first comment went through! Everything stopped working on my end, and then my computer refreshed itself. Basically, I said I skimmed your review since I plan on reading this one soon! I have a review copy that slipped through the cracks -- aargh! From what I did read, it sounds like this is a very powerful book with a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, dove! <3<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-52439749006611503162018-11-28T14:36:22.341+11:002018-11-28T14:36:22.341+11:00I'm thrilled to see you enjoyed Mirage. I was ...I'm thrilled to see you enjoyed Mirage. I was very impressed with the story and the writing when I read it. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.com