Comments for The Book Smugglers

Comment on Joint Review: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo by Linda W

Linda W — Fri, 25 May 2012 01:27:50 +0000

Sad!! I was counting on this one, because I was intrigued by the Russian mythology. Wow. This is a disappointment.

Comment on Joint Review: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo by AnimeJune

AnimeJune — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:58:05 +0000

Wow, that’s a shame. I was tentatively interested in this, but only tentatively because, frankly, it did sound familiar even though the setting sounded original.

Comment on Joint Review: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo by Emy Shin

Emy Shin — Thu, 24 May 2012 22:43:36 +0000

I was taken in by the gorgeous US cover — and liked the first chapter well enough that this book is high on my to-read list. So it’s a little disappointing to hear that it’s familiar and conventional. However, I do like familiar stories if they hit all the tropes I love, so I’m still holding out hope.

Thanks for the review!

Comment on Joint Review: Ship of Souls by Zetta Elliott by it’s raining « Fledgling

it’s raining « Fledgling — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:05:08 +0000

[...] They chose a Canadian reviewer, which is interesting. She didn’t share the exuberance of The Book Smugglers, but that doesn’t really surprise me: Elliott’s story is quick, clean, and briskly paced. [...]

Comment on Book Review: 172 Hours on the Moon by Johan Harstad by Stephanie @ Read in a Single Sitting

Stephanie @ Read in a Single Sitting — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:11:48 +0000

I really struggled with this one. I loved the concept, and I loved the riff on some of my favourite films, but I found it hard to suspend belief. And oh, Mia, what a pain you are…

Comment on Joint Review: Into the Wise Dark by Neesha Meminger by Heidi

Heidi — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:58:15 +0000

I’ve been looking for a good YA UF ever since reading Every Other Day, and this sounds like it might be the one to fit the bill. I’m very intrigued by the multiculturalism, the time travel, and Lemuria (which I shamefully have never heard of, I would have eaten that up as a kid!), though I’m hesitant at the GOOD and EVIL distinctions, because I like my shades of grey.

Comment on Joint Review: The Obsidian Blade by Pete Hautman by Howard Sherman

Howard Sherman — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:48:20 +0000

I’m a relative newcomer to The Book Smugglers so let me take a moment and applaud the joint review approach. It’s like a double feature; two reviews for the price of one!

Like most of the population, I’m easily captivated by a time travel story and The Obsidian Blade sounds just like the kind of book I’d enjoy. The opening reminds a bit of 11/22/63 and I’m not too bashful to admit I’d like some more of that please.

Comment on Book Review: Blackout by Mira Grant by Blackout by Mira Grant – Review

Blackout by Mira Grant – Review — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:34:53 +0000

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Comment on Book Review: Feed by Mira Grant by Mira Grant: Feed « Lopunajan lauseet

Mira Grant: Feed « Lopunajan lauseet — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:42:09 +0000

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Comment on Joint Review: The Obsidian Blade by Pete Hautman by Ashley Prince

Ashley Prince — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:16:51 +0000

I really want to read this now!