tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post1258635276706104486..comments2024-03-01T22:20:57.445+00:00Comments on The Readers Den: Review: Afterparty by Ann Redisch StamplerJasprithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-46368177798164663442014-02-11T15:17:29.666+00:002014-02-11T15:17:29.666+00:00I've been wanting to read this for a while - I...I've been wanting to read this for a while - I was somewhat put off by the reviews I've seen but I think I might give it a go. The cover is gorgeous after all.Cora - Tea Party Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06133308447865264575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-4069630448862922652014-02-09T06:46:08.775+00:002014-02-09T06:46:08.775+00:00huh, I'm not sure about this one. I normally e...huh, I'm not sure about this one. I normally end up DNFing books with slow starts but I like gritty reads. <br /><br />Lovely review! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-52683760494019220612014-02-07T17:53:51.929+00:002014-02-07T17:53:51.929+00:00I think I can deal with sluggish parts at the begi...I think I can deal with sluggish parts at the beginning of the book as long as it's well worth it in the end. Happened before, thought it takes a while for me to get into it. Sounds like this one did pay off somewhat. I do like that it's dark and greedy and the characters seem interesting as well as their relationship.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-82540025577742300302014-02-07T10:31:03.641+00:002014-02-07T10:31:03.641+00:00Oh no! "Uphill struggle" doesn't sou...Oh no! "Uphill struggle" doesn't sound like a very pleasant read. I've seen a lot of middling reviews for this one, so I don't think you're alone in your feelings, though.<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2014/02/winnerscurse.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-26488898417989564522014-02-07T04:02:44.571+00:002014-02-07T04:02:44.571+00:00I've heard this one has a lot to overcome as f...I've heard this one has a lot to overcome as far as frustrating character decisions. I'm glad you managed to enjoy Afterparty, Jasprit, <br />Nice review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-50136028349368931312014-02-07T01:55:00.858+00:002014-02-07T01:55:00.858+00:00Siobhan definitely doesn't sound like a good f...Siobhan definitely doesn't sound like a good friend :/ The romance sounds great, though, and Dylan seems pretty awesome. I'm hoping to read this one soon. Great review :)Montana @ The Book Belleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08467441835054398252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-43560701175929100052014-02-07T00:12:41.357+00:002014-02-07T00:12:41.357+00:00Seen a lot of mixed reviews for this one and it...Seen a lot of mixed reviews for this one and it's a shame Siobhan drove you up the wall! I think the narrative might be a bit much for me but I'm happy you enjoyed it overall :)<br />Great review, Jasprit!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943851686264137671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-19139171526040149822014-02-06T22:05:00.764+00:002014-02-06T22:05:00.764+00:00Glad this finally ended up paying off after a toug...Glad this finally ended up paying off after a tough beginning. I am not sure it is for me. Thanks for your honest opinion!Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-68404223151544424112014-02-06T20:04:56.381+00:002014-02-06T20:04:56.381+00:00Awesome review :D I don't think I could read i...Awesome review :D I don't think I could read it, since you mention they keep so many things from each other :\ Do not approve of that. But ohh. I do like dark and gritty books. Hmm. I'm glad you mostly enjoyed it :) Thank you for sharing. <3Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-9196623788718697082014-02-06T19:07:48.422+00:002014-02-06T19:07:48.422+00:00Her and Dylan do sound like a great couple. I stil...Her and Dylan do sound like a great couple. I still need to read the first. brandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-71813209206815310832014-02-06T17:47:55.363+00:002014-02-06T17:47:55.363+00:00Sorry about the slower moments, but it sounds like...Sorry about the slower moments, but it sounds like it was still a relatively good read. I do like these type of books, so I think I'd enjoy it overall.Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-47420889142273006992014-02-06T17:07:51.467+00:002014-02-06T17:07:51.467+00:00Hey, DM me whether or not they did actually end up...Hey, DM me whether or not they did actually end up together. Dylan and Emma, I mean. Siobhan sounds like a bitch, to be honest. The best kind--the one you just love to hate, but would never want to meet and bump heads with in real life. I feel like this could be for me, but then there are these DNF reviews and I again find myself shaking head at my thoughts on whether or not to read this. I'm glad you still liked it though I think I'd be extremely frustrated as well. Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-38590024331265042172014-02-06T16:16:24.865+00:002014-02-06T16:16:24.865+00:00I was so iffy on starting this one for the longest...I was so iffy on starting this one for the longest time, Jasprit. For many reasons, really. But I think you convinced me to give it at least a try :) I think I can buck up during the sluggish beginning and the frustrations (creating a problem for the sake of it bothers me though) to enjoy the rest of it! Lovely review as always!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-81115900701606795132014-02-06T15:53:34.446+00:002014-02-06T15:53:34.446+00:00" but of course Emma just can’t bring herself..." but of course Emma just can’t bring herself to tell him the truth *rage* and of course everything later blows up *sigh*"<br /><br />*Joins you in sighing* Nothing frustrates me more than the situation you just described above Jasprit, a lack of communication and secret keeping just makes me want to through a book across the room. I get that drama keeps people flipping the pages, but this particular type of drama is just not for me. I know I'll get so mad that it will color my reaction to the rest of the story. Glad you were able to enjoy this one overall, despite the mind funk moments:):)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-61154629931015156082014-02-06T15:11:30.950+00:002014-02-06T15:11:30.950+00:00Hmmmm... I'm a little worried this will end up...Hmmmm... I'm a little worried this will end up being something I wouldn't completely enjoy. Some of the negatives you brought up would bother me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-797685692141494072014-02-06T13:26:39.756+00:002014-02-06T13:26:39.756+00:00I have a hard time when characters lie and deceive...I have a hard time when characters lie and deceive one another when they're supposed to be friends. While the premise sounds interesting, I don't know if this one is getting added to my pile. Great review, of course!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-18863866174097129222014-02-06T13:24:09.413+00:002014-02-06T13:24:09.413+00:00Hmm... I've been debating whether I wanted to ...Hmm... I've been debating whether I wanted to read this one, but I'm still not sure. It seems really interesting but then I think I would be annoyed with Emma for keeping her secrets from her new friends for so long. It would lead to me being very frustrated.<br />I'm glad you enjoyed it overall, Jasprit. Lovely review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-1203996761922497002014-02-06T11:36:38.122+00:002014-02-06T11:36:38.122+00:00I'm not sure if I'm up for another dark, i...I'm not sure if I'm up for another dark, issue book contemporary any time soon but I'm glad you found aspects of this story to love. Withholding information for the sake of creating a problem in the plot is a device that always grates on me, so I can understand your frustrations, Jasprit. I might win up just skipping this one after all, but thanks for such an honest and beautifully written review, dear! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.com