tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post3339023368375126097..comments2024-03-01T22:20:57.445+00:00Comments on The Readers Den: Mini-reviews: Lila Shortcuts by Sarah Alderson & While You're Away by Jessa HolbrookJasprithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-20510897301546171322013-11-08T01:56:21.283+00:002013-11-08T01:56:21.283+00:00I agree, Sarah Alderson is great! I *think* I'...I agree, Sarah Alderson is great! I *think* I've read Alex and Suki's stories, if they're ones that have been published before. I haven't read Demos, Jack or Amber's sides, so those interest me. I'm looking forward to Alex/Lila sexytimes for sure! Yum.<br /><br />I have a big trouble with cheating, and when I can't fully focus on the right couple, so I'm not sure how I'll take this other book. It will probably be a skip for me. But thanks for telling me about it!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-19733219455927273152013-11-08T01:00:18.875+00:002013-11-08T01:00:18.875+00:00YES a Sarah Alderson reading binge sounds perfect ...YES a Sarah Alderson reading binge sounds perfect Jenny. Demos and Alex will definitely take you by surprise! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-56589508244661791472013-11-07T17:53:11.234+00:002013-11-07T17:53:11.234+00:00Sexy and fun sounds great. Isn't it so hard wh...Sexy and fun sounds great. Isn't it so hard when you find yourself cheering for the cheat> brandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-83354600770796645692013-11-07T08:18:25.287+00:002013-11-07T08:18:25.287+00:00I had no clue that the Lila novellas tied into eac...I had no clue that the Lila novellas tied into each other so neatly. I think it's a wonderful idea to make one such book easily readable. I'm not a fan of novellas, but this is a whole different thing. I can't wait to get to know Demos just bit better, and Alex's perspective... I don't think I need to tell you how happy I am about that. :)<br />Thanks for the lovely review. Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-86747820915326815882013-11-07T03:54:50.280+00:002013-11-07T03:54:50.280+00:00So good to know that you loved Lila Shortcuts - I ...So good to know that you loved Lila Shortcuts - I was wondering when you'd review the book since I saw your interview with Demos. While You're Away seems different from the contemporary that I usually dabble but it sounds interesting. Thanks a lot for sharing!Henrietta @ Leisure Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923185503681492201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-61558249533343107682013-11-06T20:13:40.885+00:002013-11-06T20:13:40.885+00:00Ohhh Jasprit, how did you even get through While Y...Ohhh Jasprit, how did you even get through While You're Away? Cheating is one of those things I can't handle reading about. Well done, you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107816571044347474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-26173242408941373092013-11-06T09:32:11.935+00:002013-11-06T09:32:11.935+00:00That Lila book has one interesting cover! I wasn&#...That Lila book has one interesting cover! I wasn't a fan of The Sound however I think I am up to trying this series out. <br /><br />Lovely reviews, luv! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-59939878445342278082013-11-06T02:53:09.308+00:002013-11-06T02:53:09.308+00:00That's fantastic that the novellas blended tog...That's fantastic that the novellas blended together and all the characters were wonderful. Love the Alex quote! There is nothing like finding characters that you cannot receive enough of. <br /><br />While You're Away sounds like a sweet novel. Ugh, to flirty boyfriends.<br /><br />Spectacular reviews! <3Rachel https://www.blogger.com/profile/05123061163236150743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-20221816300654030622013-11-06T01:11:59.874+00:002013-11-06T01:11:59.874+00:00I think Lila's shortcuts sounds great. I love ...I think Lila's shortcuts sounds great. I love that you got that much emotion out of a novella. Not sure about the second, I have seen it around but the whole cheating thing makes me hesitate. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08104713637270144376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-52164008461469842852013-11-05T20:51:25.463+00:002013-11-05T20:51:25.463+00:00I know how much you love Sarah's writing and I...I know how much you love Sarah's writing and I've been planning on starting this series thanks to all your fangirling ;) Demos--I want to meet him. He sounds like a wonderful, wicked character :) <br /><br />I'm not a person to love cheating stories either. However, I'd be team Will, too, so don't be even the tiniest bit upset that you're 100% team Will. I think that not every relationship is supposed to work and not every couple suits together so perhaps Will and Sarah do suit more than Dave and Sarah (obviously..). However, cheating is never the option. I'm glad you enjoyed both of these pretties :)Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-40091963199787289382013-11-05T16:55:20.182+00:002013-11-05T16:55:20.182+00:00I still haven't read Hunting Lila. I've be...I still haven't read Hunting Lila. I've been planing to like for months, but you know review books come first. I'm so happy you loved this short story and it sounds really interesting. <br />I haven't heard of this second one but there is simply too many love interests there for me to enjoy it. I like it simple. <br />Great reviews Jasprit :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-24181820506811202902013-11-05T16:04:35.220+00:002013-11-05T16:04:35.220+00:00Both of these sound really good. I have the first ...Both of these sound really good. I have the first book in the Lila series and have been meaning to read it forever, I love that it branches out with this and you get to be many different characters. I don't think I would like Dave very much in the second book.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10714782276296445149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-85362520016640107062013-11-05T16:00:21.700+00:002013-11-05T16:00:21.700+00:00Ohh, great reviews :D Lila Shortcuts sounds awesom...Ohh, great reviews :D Lila Shortcuts sounds awesome. I still need to read my copies of Hunting Lila and Losing Lila though.. but I'm going to soon, because I hope they will be amazing :) Anyway. Thank you for sharing. <3 :)Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-48526444655680892392013-11-05T15:16:13.928+00:002013-11-05T15:16:13.928+00:00MUST READ THIS JASPRIT! I love, love, loved the fi...MUST READ THIS JASPRIT! I love, love, loved the first book and can't wait to finally find some time to read book two. I think I'll just read this one immediately after and go on a Sarah Alderson reading binge. YES! I love that we get some different POVs in the shortcuts, I'm of course ridiculously interested in Alex's:) And of course Demos, I love that he wasn't what you expected going in!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-74704089155851963712013-11-05T13:50:11.803+00:002013-11-05T13:50:11.803+00:00I'm happy to hear that the Lila novellas worke...I'm happy to hear that the Lila novellas worked for you. Unfortunately, I still haven't read the second book. I'm mostly intrigued about Demos' story though. It sounds like it would be an interesting one. Also, I like how the novellas actually have a flow to them.<br /><br />I was never sure about While You Were Away and I think your review has solidified that. I have something against cheating like so many readers, so I don't think I would enjoy this one. <br /><br />Thanks for the lovely reviews, Jasprit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-34389691260398378222013-11-05T13:19:23.686+00:002013-11-05T13:19:23.686+00:00I like novellas that are part of a larger story. O...I like novellas that are part of a larger story. Of course, I haven't yet read this larger story but I'll have to keep the novellas in mind. Not sure about While You're Away, though. I think I'd get annoyed with the cheating/flirting bit. But maybe not!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-63511744371620448592013-11-05T13:08:21.289+00:002013-11-05T13:08:21.289+00:00I don't think While You're Away is for me ...I don't think While You're Away is for me because cheating books...they're kind of just the kiss of death for me, you know? Lila Shortcuts, however, sounds really engaging! The fact that you enjoyed it means it just found a place on my TBR :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-43344777653265379082013-11-05T12:42:01.741+00:002013-11-05T12:42:01.741+00:00Lila Shortcuts sounds very good! I don't usual...Lila Shortcuts sounds very good! I don't usually read novellas/short stories, but I absolutely love that you connected with the characters and that the stories flowed together. While You're Away would be a toughie for me to like. Like you, I don't condone cheating and I would probably be glaring at them the whole time and be conflicted because I would want them together as well. Lovely reviews!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-62007961130709544852013-11-05T12:02:59.554+00:002013-11-05T12:02:59.554+00:00While You're Away doesn't sound like my ki...While You're Away doesn't sound like my kind of book, but I'm so glad you enjoyed Lila Shortcuts! I can't wait to grab a copy myself. Wonderful mini-reviews, Jasprit!(:Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.com