tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post6763784596928831613..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Captive by Aimée CarterDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-55867744352123723492014-12-27T23:58:39.599+11:002014-12-27T23:58:39.599+11:00Ah damn it. I was really hoping that this book wou...Ah damn it. I was really hoping that this book would have more character development since Kitty was so annoying in the first book. I guess I just have to brace myself. Thank you for the honest review Kelly!Laura Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06374635818517312788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-1948360333689086422014-12-19T04:34:25.455+11:002014-12-19T04:34:25.455+11:00Thanks Zoe.
Yes! It's definitely worth the re...Thanks Zoe.<br /><br />Yes! It's definitely worth the read, especially once the storyline picks up around halfway through. Before that, it reminded me of The Selection, with the lavish parties. At that point I was practically praying for Kitty to be sent Elsewhere.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-46029226361799400642014-12-19T04:27:36.143+11:002014-12-19T04:27:36.143+11:00I think it's available on Netgalley if it does...I think it's available on Netgalley if it doesn't arrive. I think it fell to middle book syndrome, which is pretty common I've found with most series. The first half wasn't all that great, but the second, brilliant! Still well worth the read Jeann and it sets up for a great finale.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-54061802737031407992014-12-18T21:02:03.478+11:002014-12-18T21:02:03.478+11:00I am still waiting for my copy to arrive, but it n...I am still waiting for my copy to arrive, but it never did sadly. I really did love Pawn and was hoping this would be as awesome as the first, but a shame some of the characters tempered out, like Kitty. Lovely review Kelly! Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-58278190876866750512014-12-17T08:09:40.462+11:002014-12-17T08:09:40.462+11:00I read Pawn when it released last year and found i...I read <i>Pawn</i> when it released last year and found it to be enjoyable despite some minor flaws, so I'm a bit sad to see that you didn't like <i>Captive</i> as much as you did <i>Pawn</i>. Character growth is such a necessity, especially in a series, so it's a shame you didn't find much here. :| Nonetheless, I'm definitely going to still give this a try because it sounds enjoyable despite its flaws. Thanks for sharing Kelly, and, as always, <b>BRILLIANT</b> review! ♥Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08980248647201093593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-9262347400509462692014-12-17T05:30:06.083+11:002014-12-17T05:30:06.083+11:00It did. I had such high hopes and wish the action ...It did. I had such high hopes and wish the action had of come into the storyline much, much sooner. But at least it was there and from halfway through and onwards, I really really enjoyed it. Just wish it had of come sooner.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-75841529260322543352014-12-17T05:21:50.258+11:002014-12-17T05:21:50.258+11:00It does doesn't it. So few have done it well, ...It does doesn't it. So few have done it well, but luckily the second half really picked up and was able to redeem the storyline and makes you NEED book three just to see what happens.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-64173096253798248502014-12-17T05:09:10.956+11:002014-12-17T05:09:10.956+11:00It was still good, but the first half definitely f...It was still good, but the first half definitely fell into the category of middle book syndrome. It was reminiscent of The selection at one point. But thankfully after Kitty was sent to Elsewhere, the storyline really picked up.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-68746339407418106952014-12-17T04:36:40.160+11:002014-12-17T04:36:40.160+11:00They are! They are probably close to perfect when ...They are! They are probably close to perfect when it comes to the dystopian genre. I didn't mind her in Pawn, but in this one I could barely tolerate her unfortunately. I was almost hoping someone would take her out at one point. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-65884044401770087222014-12-17T04:27:21.785+11:002014-12-17T04:27:21.785+11:00Exactly Nicole, I completely share your frustratio...Exactly Nicole, I completely share your frustrations. They just didn't seem to grow or develop from book one, even with a revolution hot on their heels. If anything, Kitty seemed to devolve and enjoy the Lila lifestyle a little too much. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-43999497007488060542014-12-17T04:24:01.570+11:002014-12-17T04:24:01.570+11:00Me too Joy. I really enjoyed book one, but sadly t...Me too Joy. I really enjoyed book one, but sadly this one seemed to fall into the middle book syndrome for the first half, then picked right up and the second half was fantastic. At least it's set the series up for an explosive finale. Fingers crossed.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-28779573263703158062014-12-16T20:48:18.331+11:002014-12-16T20:48:18.331+11:00Aw it's such a pity that this one wasn't t...Aw it's such a pity that this one wasn't that good due to the lack of character development. Seeps that this one had middle book syndrome, eh? :|<br /><br />Lovely review, Kels! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-33962924543839526942014-12-16T20:22:32.954+11:002014-12-16T20:22:32.954+11:00Character development always seems to flounder a b...Character development always seems to flounder a bit in sequels, like all the awesome strides they made in the first book gets halted . . . incredibly frustrating!Allie @ Little Birdie Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368572335905353234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-82911616758430629012014-12-16T00:04:34.984+11:002014-12-16T00:04:34.984+11:00I liked the first book, but have been kind of waff...I liked the first book, but have been kind of waffling about whether to read further. Your review has made me think maybe I'll pass...<br />Thanks so much for stopping by! <a href="http://jenryland.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Jen @ YA Romantics</a><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-82802732915527518912014-12-15T22:20:33.551+11:002014-12-15T22:20:33.551+11:00I wasn't a huge fan of of Pawn and it was basi...I wasn't a huge fan of of Pawn and it was basically an ok read for me so I'm not sure whether I'll pick up Captive any time soon. But the covers are just gorgeous aren't they?! <br /><br />I remember not liking Kitty all that much at all, so to hear that she gets an even more stagnant personality here is not a good sign. :/Joy @ Thoughts By Jhttp://thoughtsbyj.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-42940938819476956432014-12-15T12:42:29.579+11:002014-12-15T12:42:29.579+11:00I still enjoyed this one, but I did get a bit frus...I still enjoyed this one, but I did get a bit frustrated with both Kitty and Knox. The fact that they couldn't just work together and trust each other made me a little crazy!<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com/2014/12/2015-book-blog-discussion-challenge-sign-up.html" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a><br />Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-20006178195385846702014-12-15T01:12:17.184+11:002014-12-15T01:12:17.184+11:00It's unfortunate that Kitty seems to have lost...It's unfortunate that Kitty seems to have lost some steam here, and Benji sound like textbook boyfriend material. Where's the passion? :) <br /><br />I hope the next one gets better for you, Kelly. Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.com