tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post6973817422444442348..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Ruined by Amy TinteraDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-55380851018296012872016-06-04T00:18:36.024+10:002016-06-04T00:18:36.024+10:00I was really looking forward to this one and the r...I was really looking forward to this one and the reviews are making me sad. At least yours offers a smidge more hope lol<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net/" rel="nofollow">Karen @For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685405404548766935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-32430846338571156252016-05-30T22:12:41.876+10:002016-05-30T22:12:41.876+10:00Ah damn, sucks it's not as good as the synopsi...Ah damn, sucks it's not as good as the synopsis makes it sound! I'm glad it's still interesting and a good read though. I've been seeing quite a bit on this book and most have been good so I can't wait to get to it myself! It seems fantasy is really in at the moment!<br /><br /><a href="www.simplyadrift.com" rel="nofollow">Jordon @ Simply Adrift</a>Jordon @ Simply Adrifthttp://www.simplyadrift.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-1022789769596260242016-05-24T17:38:22.484+10:002016-05-24T17:38:22.484+10:00Nick felt the same way about this one which is a b...Nick felt the same way about this one which is a bummer since it sounded so good. I haven't read anything by this author yet but I may try the audio...maybe.Nereyda @Nick and Nereydas Infinite Booklisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05068688280866239189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-83038325705299598752016-05-24T17:37:40.722+10:002016-05-24T17:37:40.722+10:00The grotesque bits of fantasy is usually forgotten...The grotesque bits of fantasy is usually forgotten which honestly breaks my heart. You're right though, ya fantasy has really began focusing on romance and swoonage more than world building and carnage. I was happy to atleast see some brutal and bloody fights in this one. charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-62271447815076500992016-05-24T17:34:57.224+10:002016-05-24T17:34:57.224+10:00That's a really good idea, Sarah! I'm hopi...That's a really good idea, Sarah! I'm hoping that book two is better. I'll be sure to let it be no known if it is! Thanks so much c:charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-75161692893582202202016-05-24T17:33:55.301+10:002016-05-24T17:33:55.301+10:00Oh no NO. Brit, The Winner's Curse is way way ...Oh no NO. Brit, The Winner's Curse is way way different than this one. The writing here was lighter, different plot, etc. I preferred TWC over this tbh but you may like Ruined since it's way different. charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-49556076389208627862016-05-24T11:49:19.906+10:002016-05-24T11:49:19.906+10:00Mmmm, I'm definitely straddling the fence on t...Mmmm, I'm definitely straddling the fence on this one. I've seen another 3 star review recently where the reader also mentioned how the world seemed like a little bland because of the lack of world-building. Not sure if I want to go down this route again, especially because TWATD literally had NONE lol. I may wait until more reviews roll in before making a decision!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996995361383050875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-45881621516136967982016-05-24T06:01:30.344+10:002016-05-24T06:01:30.344+10:00Awesome review Kelly! I really love my world build...Awesome review Kelly! I really love my world building and I think I will pass on this one. Also, I'm sad to see that the MC barely struggles in this at all, it sounds like such an easy adventure :P BUT I DO LOVE MY BLOOD AS WELL, so.....I guess....I don't know. Maybe I will pick this up, or maybe not? Maybe I will wait to see how the next book is :)Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03450385804261334137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-21988513794371342862016-05-23T22:46:06.173+10:002016-05-23T22:46:06.173+10:00I felt very similarly about this one. It was good,...I felt very similarly about this one. It was good, but very meh in a way. And I completely agree. Everything came so easily to the MC. I wanted more danger and more suspense. The sister does seem more blood-lusty than her so I'm definitely going to give the next book a try. <br />Great review, Kynn!Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304521473521896294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-54647506562264007642016-05-23T16:58:14.428+10:002016-05-23T16:58:14.428+10:00lol - That gif. Well, that's great that it wan...lol - That gif. Well, that's great that it want to continue the series. I have this, but I want to wait until closer to the second book release. LoveOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391586235553306506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-45473251141118092012016-05-23T12:20:59.911+10:002016-05-23T12:20:59.911+10:00I really enjoyed this, so I'm glad you liked i...I really enjoyed this, so I'm glad you liked it too - even if you didn't especially love it. I can definitely see where you're coming from though. Thanks for sharing and, as always, fabulous review! ♥Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08980248647201093593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-82502204683481419032016-05-22T23:02:39.247+10:002016-05-22T23:02:39.247+10:00Yes, that's my issue with fantasy these days. ...Yes, that's my issue with fantasy these days. Especially with YA fantasy I read a lot of reviews focusing on the relationships between the characters and the worldbuilding but to be honest there's so little out there with graphic, bloody scenes. Fantasy is <i>gruesome</i> and that was always, for me at least, its selling factor. With YA fantasy seemingly washed down I can never get myself into the genre. :/mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16251168623940451456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-32301361254389474492016-05-22T19:28:45.281+10:002016-05-22T19:28:45.281+10:00The blurb sounds so fantastic what a shame the wor...The blurb sounds so fantastic what a shame the world building didn't hold up. I'm really lacking available reading time these days, so I am trying to be super picky, but I think I'll wait until the second books comes out and see what's said about it before I rule out reading this one :-) awesome review :-).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-3132081565046752042016-05-22T18:04:36.080+10:002016-05-22T18:04:36.080+10:00I've seen so many MEH reviews for this one tha...I've seen so many MEH reviews for this one that it has ultimately put me off reading it. It sounds a bit too much like THE WINNER'S CURSE for me, and I really had trouble with that one :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00591115686672518335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-2137146619674872462016-05-22T16:58:35.593+10:002016-05-22T16:58:35.593+10:00I'm looking forward to hearing what you think ...I'm looking forward to hearing what you think Cait! Maybe it's just me but I found the villains so lame. It's not too bad though! Enjoyable regardless. charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-65719804274302519592016-05-22T16:57:17.604+10:002016-05-22T16:57:17.604+10:00I'm glad you enjoyed it! The world building di...I'm glad you enjoyed it! The world building did lack! Thank you! & I couldn't agree more. There needs to be more action in book two ;u: charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-47834691023801370812016-05-22T16:56:11.894+10:002016-05-22T16:56:11.894+10:00Ah yes! This book had a few bumps along the way bu...Ah yes! This book had a few bumps along the way but in general it wasn't too terrible of a read. I still have yet to read REBOOT but it's certainly on my list! Definitely give this one a try, Rabiah - you may end up enjoying it too :Dcharlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-51086679980511713272016-05-22T16:54:31.904+10:002016-05-22T16:54:31.904+10:00No, sadly it really isn't the best fantasy the...No, sadly it really isn't the best fantasy there is. But it's definitely not the worst! I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who had a few issues with this one! & no problem c:charlietanghoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05273952409800103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-36020697555997570682016-05-21T21:42:50.710+10:002016-05-21T21:42:50.710+10:00Eeep, now I'm worried. *hides* I'm about t...Eeep, now I'm worried. *hides* I'm about to start reading this...actually I procrastinated starting so I could catch up on blogging. XD But AHHH THAT IS REALLY DISAPPOINTING SOUNDING. D: Flat and boring villains are actually my pet peeve...eep. I might lower my expectations then...CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-82015846783267087852016-05-21T13:28:23.139+10:002016-05-21T13:28:23.139+10:00I really enjoyed this one, but I agree that the wo...I really enjoyed this one, but I agree that the world-building lacks a little. Great review! I hope there will be more action in the sequel too! :)<br /><br />https://twitter.com/DivergentGryffi/status/733859601540489216Divergent Gryffindorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18411348768067712337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87002544256123930472016-05-21T13:20:59.589+10:002016-05-21T13:20:59.589+10:00It looks like there were a few ups and downs with ...It looks like there were a few ups and downs with this one, but glad that at the end it was a good read. I really liked REBOOT, and this one sounds really good–despite the lack of challenge/world building/empty-ish characters–and so I might give this one a try, especially since you liked the ending and would carry on with the series. Great review!! :DRabiahhttp://iliveforreading.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-30514405764522034982016-05-21T11:57:46.757+10:002016-05-21T11:57:46.757+10:00Oh, doesn't sound like the best fantasy out th...Oh, doesn't sound like the best fantasy out there. I don't read a ton of fantasy myself but I've read another negative review of this one too, so definitely doesn't sound like a book I'll check out. Thanks for sharing! Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.com