tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post8595052076204553947..comments2024-03-01T22:20:57.445+00:00Comments on The Readers Den: Review: Death and the Girl Next Door by Darynda JonesJasprithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-30189976621975363582012-10-29T06:30:35.500+00:002012-10-29T06:30:35.500+00:00ETA: I love that you and your sis watch my vlogs, ...ETA: I love that you and your sis watch my vlogs, I'll try and make sure I always have at least one cat appearance! ;)Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-39764403759299359702012-10-29T06:30:04.001+00:002012-10-29T06:30:04.001+00:00It's a shame about the pacing but the fact tha...It's a shame about the pacing but the fact that the ending was strong is a good thing! So glad you enjoyed this, Jas, now I want to read it, too!Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-20109837281565613552012-10-28T01:47:43.832+00:002012-10-28T01:47:43.832+00:00I've seen many reviews of this ranging from re...I've seen many reviews of this ranging from readers who were rather underwhelmed to readers who loved it, so I find it interesting to see that you found a comfortable spot in the middle, Jasprit. :) Great review, as always!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-19983898123661596762012-10-27T14:06:05.693+01:002012-10-27T14:06:05.693+01:00Great review Jasprit! I was disappointed with thi...Great review Jasprit! I was disappointed with this one, but you are right the end totally picked up! I am very curious how the sequel will be =)WinterHavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07380741324287713856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-65615151936971638082012-10-27T04:15:08.168+01:002012-10-27T04:15:08.168+01:00I haven't read any of Jones' books, but ha...I haven't read any of Jones' books, but have been very curious. A lot Of the aspects that bugged you would probably irritate me too. I still want to read this one, but will probably read her adult series first. Great review, Jasprit! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-86091299970206539612012-10-27T00:27:48.888+01:002012-10-27T00:27:48.888+01:00I have been quite excited to pick this one for awh...I have been quite excited to pick this one for awhile now! It's sad that you weren't able to fall for EITHER boy--I'm excited to read that shower scene though. ;) I'm glad that the main character's best friends kept the book happy and exciting though. Lovely review! :)Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-81940499306228863672012-10-27T00:12:39.083+01:002012-10-27T00:12:39.083+01:00See the moment two guys were mentioned in the summ...See the moment two guys were mentioned in the summary I kinda just steered clear of this book. From what you said I'm glad I did. That constantly bickering would have really bothered me. The rest of the story sounds interesting, but i just know I will be too frustrated with it. Thanks for the review! Teresa Mary Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573535131010947664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-709870913468750952012-10-26T23:39:15.455+01:002012-10-26T23:39:15.455+01:00Oh that's a shame Shirley, I hope it picks up ...Oh that's a shame Shirley, I hope it picks up for you soon! I know! Is she a blogger too? :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-78283232887134519142012-10-26T23:37:24.921+01:002012-10-26T23:37:24.921+01:00I will definitely be trying Darynda's Charley ...I will definitely be trying Darynda's Charley series, I just checked my library has copies, I may have to go on a request binge ;)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-74856112528318947292012-10-26T23:08:59.855+01:002012-10-26T23:08:59.855+01:00I've seen so many mixed reviews for this one, ...I've seen so many mixed reviews for this one, so I really do feel as if yours is one of the most balanced I've come across. From the issues you describe with this novel, I almost think I'd experience them two-fold, so perhaps I'll give Jones' adult series a try first. Everyone seems to have LOVED those, so I'm curious to see what all the hype is about. Amazing review, hun!(: Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-23316715751256309022012-10-26T22:06:20.734+01:002012-10-26T22:06:20.734+01:00This book is good but it pales in comparison to Ch...This book is good but it pales in comparison to Charley, I know the middle was a bit slow and the ending was jagged. Please please try Charley! I love Darynda she is just awesome!Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-2638704036914310402012-10-26T18:14:05.953+01:002012-10-26T18:14:05.953+01:00I think this is the first review i've seen of ...I think this is the first review i've seen of this. I'm glad it was a good one overall. I really want to read her adult books...probably get to those first. :)Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-68577906683609642982012-10-26T17:49:59.847+01:002012-10-26T17:49:59.847+01:00I've seen some mixed reviews around for this o...I've seen some mixed reviews around for this one, but it definitely sounds like fun to me! Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-42220194958589056792012-10-26T16:37:57.902+01:002012-10-26T16:37:57.902+01:00Fantastic review, Jasprit! I'm glad to see tha...Fantastic review, Jasprit! I'm glad to see that you enjoyed this despite some of the flaws in the middle part and with the boys. Haha! But it's nice to see that the heroines friends made this book for you. :)Eunicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149413249084973336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-27189654644585035142012-10-26T15:24:48.953+01:002012-10-26T15:24:48.953+01:00Sounds like a good one - I'd be interested to ...Sounds like a good one - I'd be interested to read this after seeing your thoughts! =)Book Passion for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05309754672553133249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-45501860705614576242012-10-26T15:11:06.076+01:002012-10-26T15:11:06.076+01:00Weren't Glitch and Brooke awesome? I loved the...Weren't Glitch and Brooke awesome? I loved them so much, and it was just so nice to see a friendship take up as much of the limelight as the romance. I'm really looking forward to seeing how all of them handle things in the next book. I know this wasn't your favorite story ever, but I'm glad you at least enjoyed it for the most part Jasprit!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-8373253509935911482012-10-26T13:13:34.522+01:002012-10-26T13:13:34.522+01:00I'm glad the pace picked up towards the end......I'm glad the pace picked up towards the end...unfortunately, I'm having trouble with the first half of the book :( Neither Jared nor Cameron won me over in the beginning either...I'm hoping I'll warm up to Jared soon though! Great review Jasprit!<br /><br />P.S I still find it eerily coincidental that you share the same name as my friend...hahaaaa <br />xShirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660299375972501570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-69377184884756352792012-10-26T12:31:35.097+01:002012-10-26T12:31:35.097+01:00I completely share your thoughts on this, Jasprit....I completely share your thoughts on this, Jasprit. I lost a little bit of interest halfway through but I did enjoy it overall. Glitch and Brooke made this book for me too. Awesome review! :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-57862858296347845242012-10-26T09:51:38.842+01:002012-10-26T09:51:38.842+01:00I've seen a couple of reviews on this book and...I've seen a couple of reviews on this book and the book does sound interesting! I'm really curious of Lorelei's story so I might read this book if I get the chance ;) PS: I love the second book's title!<br /><br />Awesome review, Jasprit ♥ Glad you enjoyed it!<br /><br />Celinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08081398800624180719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-33887402616129691662012-10-26T05:55:31.191+01:002012-10-26T05:55:31.191+01:00I like the punny title =)) Especially the sequel&#...I like the punny title =)) Especially the sequel's. I have heard mixed reviews on this one though so I'm still on the fence. Especially now that you mention its repetitiveness. Still, great review, Jasprit :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-13561859737297807862012-10-26T03:48:00.584+01:002012-10-26T03:48:00.584+01:00Glad you liked this book too. I can't wait to ...Glad you liked this book too. I can't wait to see what happens next on Death, Doom and Detention.<br /><br />-DannielleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028544592157767339noreply@blogger.com