tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post6680046078671085741..comments2024-03-08T18:09:41.549+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Liberty's Fire by Lydia SysonDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-91597510797447072542015-05-30T11:31:48.429+10:002015-05-30T11:31:48.429+10:00Thanks Michelle. I loved it too and are going to c...Thanks Michelle. I loved it too and are going to check out her other releases as well. If they're anything like Liberty's Fire, there's no doubt I'll enjoy them as well.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-38840520751078910482015-05-29T22:57:36.584+10:002015-05-29T22:57:36.584+10:00Wow, this sounds incredible Kelly! You've got ...Wow, this sounds incredible Kelly! You've got me sold. However, I think I had better read Ms Syson's previous two books (which are sitting on my shelf) first. Honestly, I feel I'm going to love them because I adore historical fiction when the characters are so strong. Lovely review :)<br />Michelle @ The Unfinished BookshelfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-36471771385049262482015-05-28T15:51:18.653+10:002015-05-28T15:51:18.653+10:00I'm lucky enough to have the publishers recomm...I'm lucky enough to have the publishers recommend them to me, and with books like Liberty's Fire, I'm so glad they do. Me too Tika, even during the French Revolution, Paris is painted so vividly and I loved the romance. It verged on one of those epic whirlwind ones usually restricted to black and white movies.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-21111116082359691722015-05-28T14:39:22.773+10:002015-05-28T14:39:22.773+10:00It really is Paula. The world building, the charac...It really is Paula. The world building, the characters and the romance were all just so incredibly lovely. 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-44947309466167906532015-05-28T14:36:49.224+10:002015-05-28T14:36:49.224+10:00I've read a few, Code Name Verity is on my lis...I've read a few, Code Name Verity is on my list as well. By far my favourite has been Prisoner of Night and Fog. I absolutely adored the Paris setting in this one though, especially the artistic flare. It was really lovely and definitely worth giving it a go.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-19628841288788862312015-05-28T01:58:14.910+10:002015-05-28T01:58:14.910+10:00WHERE DO YOU FIND THESE BOOKS WOMAN?! Seriously ev...WHERE DO YOU FIND THESE BOOKS WOMAN?! Seriously every time I pay a visit, I'm always thinking, " Why the hell didn't I know about this? " I LOVE me some historical fiction, and everyone knows I'm obsessed with stories set in Paris so I am MOST definitely picking this up! Your reviews are always so amazing Kelly, and yet again, I'm adding another book you've reviewed to my wishlist :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996995361383050875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-85062813266465121482015-05-27T01:06:22.634+10:002015-05-27T01:06:22.634+10:00Wait a second. Why didn't I know about this. T...Wait a second. Why didn't I know about this. This book has PAULA APPROVED stamp all over it!! This is such a beautiful review, Kelly. Thanks for bringing it to my TBR and that you enjoyed it (more reason for me to read it :D)Paula M. @ Her Book Thoughts!http://herbookthoughs.reads-it.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-59927252675074795832015-05-26T11:20:54.424+10:002015-05-26T11:20:54.424+10:00I haven't ever read a whole lot of historical ...I haven't ever read a whole lot of historical fiction, it's been a genre I've quite enjoyed when I have read it, but never had it been utterly standout, so I'm not sure whether this is for me, interesting as it absolutely sounds! I do have Code Name Verity to read, and that's HF, so maybe that'll win me over and make me rethink this one!<br />It sounds really beautiful and powerful, and the way the author weaves in the political element sounds quite intense. Glad it was a stunning read for you, Kelly! Gorgeous review. xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-19058061708501206642015-05-26T05:41:30.082+10:002015-05-26T05:41:30.082+10:00Thanks Aimee. I don't read nearly enough eithe...Thanks Aimee. I don't read nearly enough either, I've tried but there has only been a small few that have been able to keep my attention, and this is one of them. I love the romance. It was one of those, us against the world type romances that you can't help but be swept up in.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-8874876308587026362015-05-26T05:39:23.387+10:002015-05-26T05:39:23.387+10:00Are they old fashioned names even? Or not French a...Are they old fashioned names even? Or not French at all? This really is one for lovers of romance. Although the revolution is a big part of the storyline, I'm not sure there wold be enough to keep the lovely boyfriend interested. Although, maybe buy him a copy anyway and highlight the romantic parts. Most men could use a little help.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-38074130268895245892015-05-26T05:26:14.740+10:002015-05-26T05:26:14.740+10:00Me too Claudia. It's really the difference bet...Me too Claudia. It's really the difference between being immersed within the storyline and feeling as though you're being educated. Zephyrine is incredible. She lives in poverty, but wants to fight for what she believes in, including the rights of women and the people of Paris in the process. It was so lovely and wonderfully written too.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-72162809015741671522015-05-26T05:17:52.552+10:002015-05-26T05:17:52.552+10:00Then I think you'll absolutely love this one Z...Then I think you'll absolutely love this one Zoe. It's absolutely lovely. I was saying in another comment, that it has the making of the kind of epic romance that you see in black and white movies, but the Paris setting was so vivid and the underlying tones of women's rights and the revolution really made me invest in the plight of the two young lovers. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-26308264550128373982015-05-26T05:06:57.826+10:002015-05-26T05:06:57.826+10:00The cover is really lovely and suits the storyline...The cover is really lovely and suits the storyline perfectly. I'm not generally a fan of historical fiction, but with the oppression of the government and a revolution on their doorstep, it awoke the dystopian fan in me. The romance is really lovely too.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-86981077911101179852015-05-26T04:56:19.788+10:002015-05-26T04:56:19.788+10:00It was a little too slow to start for me. I enjoye...It was a little too slow to start for me. I enjoyed it, but needed just that little bit more than establishing the characters, but only a minor detail. It was really lovely though once the romance kicked it. Looking forward to seeing what you think of it Frannie.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-85930204935432634792015-05-26T04:49:15.957+10:002015-05-26T04:49:15.957+10:00Ooh, I can't wait to see what you think of it....Ooh, I can't wait to see what you think of it. It was a bit slow to start for me, but really ended up getting swept up in the women's rights aspect and romance.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-36210416687452300202015-05-26T04:39:26.153+10:002015-05-26T04:39:26.153+10:00Thanks Wattle. If you love whirlwind romances set ...Thanks Wattle. If you love whirlwind romances set amongst a civil war, you'll love this one. It reminded me of an old black and white movie actually, just really, really lovely.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-73710156781759861222015-05-26T04:27:12.791+10:002015-05-26T04:27:12.791+10:00It is Jeann, but this is more of a romance that we...It is Jeann, but this is more of a romance that weaves in real historical references. I'm usually not the biggest fan of historical fiction, but I really enjoyed this one.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-38730178124901415722015-05-26T03:48:18.441+10:002015-05-26T03:48:18.441+10:00She definitely has Joy and life hasn't been ea...She definitely has Joy and life hasn't been easy for her either. I love her determination and the setting even amongst the conflict is really lovely.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-12395987251257633612015-05-26T01:00:50.749+10:002015-05-26T01:00:50.749+10:00I've been telling myself to read more historic...I've been telling myself to read more historical romance, and this sounds like just the book for the job! Also, you basically sold me at "their shy and tentative relationship," because you know how much I love those. ;) I'm so glad the writing is really vivid as well, and that all the characters have their own personalities. Awesome review, Kelly!Aimee (Aimee, Always)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12987337914677408281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-32136399132126345692015-05-25T14:20:44.393+10:002015-05-25T14:20:44.393+10:00Would it be weird that I find it weird they're...Would it be weird that I find it weird they're in Paris but they don't have French-sounding names? X'DDD Well, that must just be me and my ignorance :P I'd love to read this one, though. I'll read it sometime and ask my French boyfriend if he's interested, too :P Although he's not too big on romance...<br /><br />Faye at <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Faye M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482378962410177583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-25458699260221454912015-05-25T13:54:58.010+10:002015-05-25T13:54:58.010+10:00I love historical fiction, and there is no denying...I love historical fiction, and there is no denying that there truly is something magical about reading historical romance, but in order to make the prose magical for me, the characters need to engage with the historical details. I particularly enjoy when I see the historical events through the characters, as opposed to having the author dump the events on my chest ha ha! I am especially easily engrossed when the characters question their own view in society. Zephyrine (whose name is absolutely stunning by the way) sounds like a promising protagonist. I’m all about standing and fighting for freedom against any sort of oppression; I’ll need to look into this one! :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103917363976883472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-73914830313113235672015-05-25T11:46:58.816+10:002015-05-25T11:46:58.816+10:00Oooh. This sounds amazing Kelly. In January I mana...Oooh. This sounds amazing Kelly. In January I managed to trudge to the finish of <i>Les Miserables</i> and was in awe of the wonderful historical setting of the book, and ever since then I've been looking for more YA historical fiction about the French Revolution. This sounds like it will be just the right book for me. Loving the sound of the romance, atmosphere and setting. Thanks for sharing and lovely review! ♥Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08980248647201093593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-33457096635711505492015-05-25T10:13:31.846+10:002015-05-25T10:13:31.846+10:00This does sound like a beautiful book Kelly, I rea...This does sound like a beautiful book Kelly, I really do love that cover. It goes well with the premise as well. I haven't read too much of historical fiction lately but I shall be adding this to my TBR now. Awesome review as always <3 Benish| <a href="http://www.feministreflections.com" rel="nofollow">Feminist Reflections</a>Beenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17718861012681693010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-53234453668821363272015-05-25T03:29:44.055+10:002015-05-25T03:29:44.055+10:00I'm very much looking forward to reading this ...I'm very much looking forward to reading this book, so I'm extremely glad you liked it! :D<br />What didn't you like about it, though? I'm curious as to why the only 4 stars :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-89978720424497404842015-05-24T20:42:30.618+10:002015-05-24T20:42:30.618+10:00Fantastic review Kelly! I love historical fiction ...Fantastic review Kelly! I love historical fiction based around the French Revolution and have this to review so I can't wait to get to it now :) Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456002470250311235noreply@blogger.com