tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post2826480094188011033..comments2024-03-02T05:14:18.990-05:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: The Luxe by Anna GodbersenSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-52219489067658867222011-01-19T12:34:46.562-05:002011-01-19T12:34:46.562-05:00Glad you both found the review helpful! You're...Glad you both found the review helpful! You're right, Jenny, there are too many good books out there. That's exactly what I feel about the sequels.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-87644480007611446412011-01-19T11:20:08.352-05:002011-01-19T11:20:08.352-05:00Hm. Too bad on this one, when the characters aren&...Hm. Too bad on this one, when the characters aren't full of life, it definitely makes for a dull read. I haven't read any of this series, and I think I'll hold off on this series for a while after reading your thoughts, there are just so many other good books out there to stop and read one that's just okay. Thanks for your honesty!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-81491011172019849332011-01-18T21:30:22.956-05:002011-01-18T21:30:22.956-05:00Great review! I've always wondered about thes...Great review! I've always wondered about these books. I really do love the covers, mostly just because of the dresses, but I haven't ever delved into them. I'm glad I came across this review!<br /><br />Jen<br /><a href="http://www.intheclosetbibliophile.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">In the Closet With a Bibliophile</a>Jen (@ Jens Book Closet)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02339586413882184139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-90416454087458850732011-01-18T20:06:48.840-05:002011-01-18T20:06:48.840-05:00Savannah, Honestly, I read it primarily because of...Savannah, Honestly, I read it primarily because of the cover. If the premise doesn’t strike you, then I don’t think you’re missing much. <br /><br />Katie, I can see how it would be a good break from angsty contemporary. :) My sister adores the whole series, so if you liked the first one (she says) you’ll probably like the rest. I’m glad you liked my challenge list. I’m going to try to remember to include a challenge list in each review. <br /><br />Missie, Doesn’t it sound awesome? And then, meh, I don’t know what happened. Sometimes when I dislike characters in books like this I like reading about them anyway because I want to see them get their just desserts. But here it was more like, “eh, get away from me” <br /><br />Cialina, Good to know. My sister would disagree, but I think I’d agree with you more than with her. Oooh lucky Brits getting the book early! <br /><br />Melissa, I wasn’t blown away, but if you’re even intrigued enough to pick it up I wouldn’t say it was a complete wash. I don’t regret reading it, but that’s about it. <br /><br />Madigan, I hope you enjoy it more than I did! Although, even having not loved the book it was almost worth it just to see that cover up close. You’re absolutely right. Those dresses are beyond stunning. Hm…Gemma Doyle trilogy…. Have you checked out my Gothic Fiction Spotlight posts? You might like some of those books, especially the Prophecy of the Sisters trilogy by Michelle Zink. <br /><br />Aylee, If you’re not interested in that genre, then you’d probably not be very interested in this book at all. It was very much a watered down Gossip Girl.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-47857544990377286482011-01-18T18:34:26.179-05:002011-01-18T18:34:26.179-05:00Haven't read this or Gossip Girl. I find that ...Haven't read this or Gossip Girl. I find that I really am not interested in the lives of the rich and elite. Your first sentence slightly intrigued me but then you say that despite all that going on it was still dull, so that confirms how I would probably feel about this read. I just don't think it would be for me either.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-57366575379540429772011-01-18T18:17:15.632-05:002011-01-18T18:17:15.632-05:00How funny you should feature this book this week.....How funny you should feature this book this week... I've got it on my nightstand now, and hopefully will dig into it soon. It's something that I've been meaning to read foreeeever, and the dresses on the covers for the whole series are stunning, no?<br /><br />I guess I'm looking for something as deliriously wonderful as the Gemma Doyle trilogy by Libba Bray. Haven't found much that is it's equal - except for The Vespertine, coming out in March, which I just finished and really loved.Madigan Mirzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298558705488237857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-40953853544545369362011-01-18T13:48:46.724-05:002011-01-18T13:48:46.724-05:00I appreciate the honesty of this review. I've ...I appreciate the honesty of this review. I've thought about reading this book for a long time, but it takes a lot to intrigue me, and I'm not sure if the plot is strong enough to do so.<br /><br />Great review though!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-77106069977712403692011-01-18T13:43:53.390-05:002011-01-18T13:43:53.390-05:00Honestly, I thought the first one was the best in...Honestly, I thought the first one was the best in the series. And if you thought that this one was just okay, then you're saving yourself a lot of time by quitting after the first book. To me, the series went downhill after the first book & it became such a huge disappointment. <br /><br />As for your comments: the next book for The Agency is due in August 2011 in the UK. I will probably order from the Book Depository! :) I've already read Shiver but I managed to snag another copy. Love the series.Cialina at Muggle-Born.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149012619221886587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-834777433818700962011-01-18T11:36:52.373-05:002011-01-18T11:36:52.373-05:00Uh oh. No bueno.
Though I adore Edith Wharton, I...Uh oh. No bueno. <br /><br />Though I adore Edith Wharton, I really do, sometimes her novels can teeter on the edge of dull, too. <br /><br />I have to admit, I was instantly intrigue by the opening to your review because it sounded like a lot was happening. How disappointing to find that it didn't really wow you. <br /><br />This is one where the review is a better read than the book. LOL<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-33136278107693887772011-01-18T10:56:33.219-05:002011-01-18T10:56:33.219-05:00Ooooh, I actually really, really liked this book :...Ooooh, I actually really, really liked this book :) It felt like a nice break from all of the angsty contemporary books I'd been reading at the time. I have the second one in my book bag right now! <br /><br />PS: Highlighting all of the challenges that it fits into at the end was a great idea!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236275337479478234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-45374238318394983792011-01-18T10:21:19.919-05:002011-01-18T10:21:19.919-05:00I have yet to read this series, mostly because I d...I have yet to read this series, mostly because I don't think I like it. Thanks for the review.Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549790893415179900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-53486953914644421642011-01-18T10:15:07.168-05:002011-01-18T10:15:07.168-05:00Leanna, Oh yes, I remember your review for Bright ...Leanna, Oh yes, I remember your review for Bright Young Things. When I read it I thought, "This is how I felt about The Luxe" :)Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-47119103667053953502011-01-18T10:14:01.371-05:002011-01-18T10:14:01.371-05:00A Canadian Girl, Ugh, thank you for the confirmati...A Canadian Girl, Ugh, thank you for the confirmation. I definitely won’t be picking the series up again anytime soon then. A bad ending after all those pages? NO thank you!<br /><br />Anime Girl. I’m curious now how the series ended. I’ll have to ask my sister. <br /><br />Lazy Girl, Thanks! I know, right?! I’m not sure I’d be able to move in it, but I would look so pretty. :)<br /><br />Stephanie, Glad it helped. It’s pretty much “what you see is what you get” so if the description doesn’t grab you, then I don’t think you’d like the book. <br /><br />Kelly, You’re welcome!<br /><br />Nic, This is very historical fiction “lite” If you’re interested in more serious historical fiction, then I highly recommend Cate of the Lost Colony. I’ll have my review for it up this Friday.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-34985009400251773152011-01-18T10:08:28.426-05:002011-01-18T10:08:28.426-05:00Your reaction to this sounds like my reaction to B...Your reaction to this sounds like my reaction to Bright Young Things! I was a little let down too. It's all a bit style over substance. I love the covers though. Still haven't read this series, and I'm not sure I will now.Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-79943028884214724982011-01-18T06:39:26.200-05:002011-01-18T06:39:26.200-05:00This year I want to read some historical fiction b...This year I want to read some historical fiction but this one sounds a little dull for me. Must resist the pretty cover. Great review :)Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-5592804922673919902011-01-18T03:25:31.214-05:002011-01-18T03:25:31.214-05:00Thanks for the review!
I have an ebook copy of thi...Thanks for the review!<br />I have an ebook copy of this book, but I haven't read it yet!! :PKelly aka yllektra(I Work For Books)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12649481346262496843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-89419653273092043732011-01-18T01:30:10.109-05:002011-01-18T01:30:10.109-05:00I considered reading this one, but when I saw it a...I considered reading this one, but when I saw it at Borders and read the back, I didn't feel like I would enjoy it. So I don't think I'll be picking this one up anytime soon. Great review!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11222092135488147510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-62332679569269389942011-01-18T00:59:51.058-05:002011-01-18T00:59:51.058-05:00Awesome review!!! And omg that dress on the cover!...Awesome review!!! And omg that dress on the cover! I would so wear that. Everyday.La Toyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04837173119599366968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-37056483055585631882011-01-18T00:51:17.839-05:002011-01-18T00:51:17.839-05:00I read this one a couple of years ago, and I did l...I read this one a couple of years ago, and I did like it, but you're right, it is a bit like Gossip Girl.<br /><br />But then, I could never finished the series. I liked this one okay enough, but it didn't make me want to read the rest, especially after I found out how the series ended. <br /><br />Cover is lovely though! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-92226041017527631562011-01-18T00:38:16.760-05:002011-01-18T00:38:16.760-05:00I pretty much had the same reaction as you through...I pretty much had the same reaction as you through the entire series and wasn't really happy with the way it ended. I think reading other books may be a better idea for now.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.com