tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post6025827449637407895..comments2024-03-01T22:20:57.445+00:00Comments on The Readers Den: Review: Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman Jasprithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-89845514390862962382015-04-13T01:59:13.562+01:002015-04-13T01:59:13.562+01:00Uhg! Characters like that drive me crazy because I...Uhg! Characters like that drive me crazy because I want to reach in and shake the main character and tell her/him to watch out for that sneaky one!! Loved the first book, need to read this one.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-48939948990393506312015-04-08T20:44:59.781+01:002015-04-08T20:44:59.781+01:00AAAAAND I still haven't read the first book. I...AAAAAND I still haven't read the first book. I'm so fail. I will read it as soon as I can though because despite your problems with the book, the rich descriptions and the diverse and unique cast of characters are enough to reel me in, hook line and sinker. Good thing for me that I won't have any trouble of forgetting anything because I'd be reading the two books in succession!<br /><br />Faye at <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Faye M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482378962410177583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-21359162783380411772015-04-08T13:37:32.264+01:002015-04-08T13:37:32.264+01:00This series might not be for me, but its world bui...This series might not be for me, but its world building sounds good. Glad you enjoyed it despite some issues. Great review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-53105068768890300982015-04-08T03:10:48.797+01:002015-04-08T03:10:48.797+01:00I've already read Seraphina and loved it, but ...I've already read Seraphina and loved it, but I've been hesitant to pick this up since I can't remember too much about the first book. I'm sad to hear that there ins't too much of Orma and Prince Kiggs here. D:Aimee (Aimee, Always)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12987337914677408281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-4316933188651965942015-04-07T23:56:45.676+01:002015-04-07T23:56:45.676+01:00I haven't actually read this, I have yet to re...I haven't actually read this, I have yet to read Seraphina - although, I have heard great things about both of these books. I do look forward to reading them though, the world building plot sounds amazing - Lovely review Jasprit <3 Benish | <a href="http://feministreflections.com/" rel="nofollow">Feminist Reflections</a>Beenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17718861012681693010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-43209657312228071322015-04-07T23:10:20.360+01:002015-04-07T23:10:20.360+01:00Lovely review, J! I haven't read the first of ...Lovely review, J! I haven't read the first of this series, but I'm glad the second/last book doesn't disappoint. I've heard great things in particular about her writing. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307895303115762938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-8810187918407548562015-04-07T14:53:38.474+01:002015-04-07T14:53:38.474+01:00the writing and good world building sounds like it...the writing and good world building sounds like it makes this one a nice readbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-61097037815304138382015-04-07T12:13:59.492+01:002015-04-07T12:13:59.492+01:00Wonderful review, Jasprit! I haven’t read Seraphin...Wonderful review, Jasprit! I haven’t read Seraphina, but I’ve heard so many praises. Maybe it’s time for me to pick it up.Kseniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362452522963234123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-34749451155418511842015-04-07T11:11:25.702+01:002015-04-07T11:11:25.702+01:00What a wonderful review, Jasprit! I expect a lot f...What a wonderful review, Jasprit! I expect a lot from this, but I'm terrifid of disappointment. I really want it to be as fabulous as Seraphina, but sequels so rarely are. I'd want more of Kiggs and Orma as well, I don't know that I'll enjoy the book with them mostly absent.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-43263036400049593812015-04-06T22:22:00.555+01:002015-04-06T22:22:00.555+01:00*whimpers* We don't get enough of Orma either?...*whimpers* We don't get enough of Orma either? <br />I've been trying to wrap my head around the lack of Briggs but if there isn't enough Orma how am I going to deal with all of this?? ahhhhh<br /><br />MY TWO FAVORITE CHARACTERS <br /><br />I am sad now. I'vet been waiting for this sequel too long and seeing both you and Keertana having similar complains makes me wary of the sequel and diving in. I love that the world building is still awesome and we get to meet other awesome characters but I don't like that it's at the sacrifice of not giving my favs from book 1 enough screen time *sigh*<br /><br />I will eventually read it, given how much I loved book 1, but I am going to go back and not acknowledge the fact that there won't be enough Orma and Briggs in this follow up :(<br /><br />Rashika @ <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Rashika https://www.blogger.com/profile/03823262638606052465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-62562622133706832502015-04-06T18:58:46.509+01:002015-04-06T18:58:46.509+01:00I share the same complaint as you on this one, Jas...I share the same complaint as you on this one, Jasprit. I felt like Hartman created a few really strong relationships in Seraphina and wasn't able to give them as much screen time in the sequel--which I completely understand given the nature and magnitude of the story being told--but I wanted it, nevertheless. Still, I adored this duo and can't wait to see what Hartman will write next. I hope she returns to this world very soon! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-28505246400874667762015-04-06T14:08:52.983+01:002015-04-06T14:08:52.983+01:00I haven't read the first book yet, but I'v...I haven't read the first book yet, but I've heard great things. The villain in this book sounds disturbing and I think she's someone who'd get under my skin. I love it when villains can do that. I do love the sound of the world building. I'll try to pick it up over the summer. <br />Lovely review, Jasprit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-19067005142481876232015-04-06T11:12:09.163+01:002015-04-06T11:12:09.163+01:00Awesome review Jasprit. <3 I'm so glad you ...Awesome review Jasprit. <3 I'm so glad you liked this book. But aw, I'm sorry you didn't love it :( Sad face. I loved it a lot. But I get why you had some issues :) And omg, the villain in this book. Shudders. SHE WAS SO AWFUL. And so damn amazing too. It was awesome. I'm so happy you liked the new characters :) I did too. They were awesome. Thank you for sharing your thoughts sweetie. <3Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.com