tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post3280393197352614397..comments2024-03-01T22:20:57.445+00:00Comments on The Readers Den: Review: The Vow by Jessica MartinezJasprithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-13640761864953241952013-09-30T02:34:34.071+01:002013-09-30T02:34:34.071+01:00Ooh, I hadn't heard of the vow until now, but ...Ooh, I hadn't heard of the vow until now, but I agree that two friends who are determined and have really good friendship makes for a great premise. It's a shame that the book didn't quite live up to your expectations.<br /><br />Sounds like Mo and Annie's friendship would be wonderful to read about... well, until the part about getting married. I can already sense the consequences. Unless they chose to continue about their lives in every way except being married, but I guess that's not where it headed. <br /><br />I wonder why getting married means ruining their lives. o.O The parents don't seem very nice given how much Mo and Annie seem to support each other. Sounds like that made for some great character conflict though. Haven't seen many stories with intertwining POVs that I've thought worked well, but yay for this one being different!<br /><br />True about having a favorite POV in dual POV stories. It's the best when you're invested in both and don't feel that urge to skim. Interesting spoiler -- I too would have expected something to develop, but I kind of like that it didn't (lol even though I haven't read). You don't get a lot of books where the platonic relationships stay just that.<br /><br />PS - So looking forward to seeing your opinion on Raven Boys :D :D Christina Reads YAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937783114868207494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-65989119020630975712013-09-27T21:58:13.092+01:002013-09-27T21:58:13.092+01:00I've also heard a lot about this book and it s...I've also heard a lot about this book and it sounds really different from anything I've read and friends who develop into a couple often end up my fav kind of romance! Great review, muffin! Glad you enjoyed i t even if it didn't go exactly where you thought it would. I'm even more curious about it, now!Gisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953187386418088952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-66499071506436378832013-09-27T16:16:22.833+01:002013-09-27T16:16:22.833+01:00I was initially super excited for this one too. I&...I was initially super excited for this one too. I'm tempted to check out that spoiler but I won't. lol But kinda bummed it all didn't completely go the way you hoped. But happy to hear you still enjoyed it for the most part.Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-67555202033684709302013-09-27T05:54:48.226+01:002013-09-27T05:54:48.226+01:00The Vow seems like an interesting story. Very powe...The Vow seems like an interesting story. Very powerful.<br />Thank you for the lovely review Jasprit!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-33282352353076811782013-09-26T23:22:12.351+01:002013-09-26T23:22:12.351+01:00I now wonder if there is a pleasant outcome for th...I now wonder if there is a pleasant outcome for the relationship between Mo and Annie. Thanks for sharing that you enjoyed the flow of the story. Adding this to my read list :)Henrietta @ Leisure Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923185503681492201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-40375420058071040162013-09-26T21:29:35.053+01:002013-09-26T21:29:35.053+01:00I think this one has a very interesting premise an...I think this one has a very interesting premise and probably deals with a lot of great questions/issues. I'm sorry there were some conclusions you didn't like though!<br />Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-23840803597363243162013-09-26T21:28:12.070+01:002013-09-26T21:28:12.070+01:00This does sound like an interesting little read. I...This does sound like an interesting little read. I would like to know more about how they worked it all out and if something more came out of their marriage, like did they fall in love after all that or did they remain affectionate friends? Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-5966038775461253462013-09-26T19:13:22.577+01:002013-09-26T19:13:22.577+01:00After the huge success that was Virtuosity for me,...After the huge success that was Virtuosity for me, I was SO very disappointed in The Distance Between Us, so now I approach her books slowly and carefully, not expecting much. <br />Even though this had some lovely moments, and both Mo and Annie sound like amazing characters, I honestly don't think it would work for me, so I'll pass. It's my odd relationship with contemporary YA at work. GReat review, Jasprit! Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-8816035257398919082013-09-26T18:58:45.770+01:002013-09-26T18:58:45.770+01:00Love that you liked both POV's in this one. I ...Love that you liked both POV's in this one. I am like you in that I usually have a favourite one that I just keep wanting to skip ahead to get back to. I have this one coming up soon so I didn't read the spoiler but this review has me super curious! I could see me really liking this! Great review, Jasprit!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10714782276296445149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-69097128273898420732013-09-26T17:33:31.176+01:002013-09-26T17:33:31.176+01:00The emotions and connecting with characters sounds...The emotions and connecting with characters sounds like it would draw me inbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-79546207610221497142013-09-26T16:20:46.307+01:002013-09-26T16:20:46.307+01:00Oh yes, one of the things with dual POVs is that I...Oh yes, one of the things with dual POVs is that I keep turning the page to reach for my favorite one. LOL. Glad you were able to enjoy both :) I'm sorry it kind of disappointed you in areas, but 3.5 is still a good, very decent rating and I wouldn't mind watching this as a movie. I don't think I'll pick it up, unless I see some stellar reviews, but for it to become a movie script and then an actual movie? I'd LOVE that! Thanks for sharing, Jasprit!!!Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-28974952382366669102013-09-26T15:07:59.997+01:002013-09-26T15:07:59.997+01:00I'm glad to hear the different chapters fit to...I'm glad to hear the different chapters fit together smoothly. That disjointed feel is one of the reasons why multiple perspectives don't always work for me. It sounds like both points of view are strong and likeable here. I haven't picked up anything by this author before, but I'm glad you enjoyed this overall. Lovely review, Jasprit!Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-11898448627494786512013-09-26T14:45:47.565+01:002013-09-26T14:45:47.565+01:00So I read the spoiler (because I, for the life of ...So I read the spoiler (because I, for the life of me, can't NOT read something that says spoiler, I have to know!), and that was not what I expected at all! I definitely thought things would go in the same direction you thought, so I'm a little surprised by this book. And curious. I'm going to keep this one on my maybe list and run out to buy Virtuosity instead! Lovely review Jasprit!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-52167452031891593802013-09-26T14:02:22.998+01:002013-09-26T14:02:22.998+01:00Great review, Jasprit. I've wanted to read thi...Great review, Jasprit. I've wanted to read this book ever since I read the blurb and it sounded amazing.<br />It's a shame that nothing really happens when it comes to their relationship. I would want them to be more than friends as well.<br />Thanks for sharing, Jasprit! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-7029343141207776872013-09-26T13:17:30.684+01:002013-09-26T13:17:30.684+01:00First, I really do like the cover. It's cute w...First, I really do like the cover. It's cute without being cheesy and seems like it gives an indication as to what's inside. It sounds like I might need to get to know Mo and Annie, despite the ____ (yes, I read the spoiler. I'm bad.).Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-58829703224927016992013-09-26T13:05:30.854+01:002013-09-26T13:05:30.854+01:00This one is actually on my reading radar for next ...This one is actually on my reading radar for next week, so I'm really glad to see a review for it - even if it IS a 3.5. I like that you mention that both POVs are really solid though because that's so hit or miss with me. If I like one more than the other, I'm left feeling kind of off, you know? Great review, Jasprit! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-4959027873858634182013-09-26T11:54:37.008+01:002013-09-26T11:54:37.008+01:00Huh, I've never heard or seen this book before...Huh, I've never heard or seen this book before but what kinda name is Mo?! O.o<br /><br />Great review anyways, Jasprit! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-27317970547113888802013-09-26T11:35:36.789+01:002013-09-26T11:35:36.789+01:00I loved Virtuosity but I feel as if Martinez's...I loved Virtuosity but I feel as if Martinez's consequent novels haven't really grabbed my attention. I'm glad there's so much emotional attachment in this one, since I love an author's ability to make you FEEL, but I'm not sure this particular story line is for me. Wonderful review, Jasprit!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-52729929941213525172013-09-26T11:12:52.425+01:002013-09-26T11:12:52.425+01:00Aw, I'm not sure I'm happy with what you s...Aw, I'm not sure I'm happy with what you say about the romance, and the spoilers. Grrr. Yeah, not a book for me :) But it does seem interesting. I'm glad you managed to enjoy it, even though you didn't love it :) Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts. <3Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-88368052720868234412013-09-26T07:56:53.696+01:002013-09-26T07:56:53.696+01:00I have seen this book around but for some reason I...I have seen this book around but for some reason I was never really interested in it. The characters here sound really good and the whole idea of the story. I guess if the author made this emotional I could really enjoy it. Too bad about what happened at the end. Great review Jasprit :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.com