tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post3620756639558019350..comments2024-03-28T02:25:35.338-04:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: Legacy by Cayla KluverSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-21335887115632078002012-05-29T13:02:18.895-04:002012-05-29T13:02:18.895-04:00Oh my gosh, NO Need to apologize! What am I good f...Oh my gosh, NO Need to apologize! What am I good for if not gushing about books with sexy men? :P Alera bugged me a lot in the first book but I completely HATED her by the second book for exactly the reasons you said. Steldor was DIVINE. He was so patient and sweet. He was really trying to be a man she would love and she totally ignored him. Her behavior with the cat drove me nuts. It was like she was rubbing his face in it and all he did was be a total sweetheart. <br /><br />And then, argh, yes, you're spot on about <i>everything</i> being her fault! She never sees it either. She's always blaming someone else or making excuses for herself. It's a good thing there are so many gorgeous men! I think you are going to love the sequel! Make sure you read the prologue of book three (at the end of Allegiance). :)Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-52843711788033913362012-05-29T12:43:05.890-04:002012-05-29T12:43:05.890-04:00WOOT!!! Okay, so I totally just finished and OMG! ...WOOT!!! Okay, so I totally just finished and OMG! SO MANY SEXY MEN ♥♥♥ To be honest though, I didn't really <i>hate</i> Alera in this book. And...I'm kinda torn between the guys. I thought Naren was actually nice and treated her like she was worth something, but there is no denying Steldors sexiness. Honestly, I'd have a hard time not being weak in the knees. However, what really irked me about Alera in this book is the fact that she absolutely <i>hates</i> Steldor, but I don't know why? I feel as if we are <i>told</i> how egotistical he is, but not really <i>shown</i>. Is he cocky and arrogant? Sure. But not over the top. Besides, she could totally reel him in. So at the moment I'm kind of torn.<br /><br />BUT, I just started the second book (yeah, i went and bought it immediately) and OMG, I'M TEAM STELDOR! Holy crap! he's trying sooooo hard and she won't even give that boy the time of day!!! And its been six months since they were married and they still haven't done anything. Like holy crap that guys got patience! And <i>every single stupid thing that happens is because of her</i>. Someone gets stabbed? Her fault. What does she do? "Oh, poor little ol' me!"....I wanted to smack her so hard. I often wonder why I'm so addicted and then I remember the hordes of hot men. Seriously, half the ones I have a crush on are like twice my age, yet so insanely sexy. Again, I'm such a sucker for a man in uniform but goodness does she know how to write about em ♥<br /><br />Okay, totally sorry for the rant :P but I had to let it all out :PMackenzie @ Oh, For the Love of Books!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07601479928922791077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-54403429168310808432012-05-29T11:59:06.855-04:002012-05-29T11:59:06.855-04:00I know, right?!?! AAAaHhhhah That was the first mo...I know, right?!?! AAAaHhhhah That was the first moment where I really started to hate her. He doesn't come back for a really long time, but he does come back. He's also in the sequel A LOT!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-4969981055538956462012-05-24T22:44:49.416-04:002012-05-24T22:44:49.416-04:00So I'm actually currently reading this but I j...So I'm actually currently reading this but I just had to go ahead and comment. I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE DID THAT TO LONDON!?!?!?!?!!? WHAT THE CRAP DID SHE THINK WOULD HAPPEN! Ugh....she didn't <i>really</i> annoy me up until then. I kind of like her curiosity and whatnot but that was <i>the most idiotic decision ever</i>. When he tells her that she could've asked him I was like "DUH!!!!" *face plant* Ugh...just had to get that off my chest because now my favorite character is leaving :( *cries* I hope I continue to like it without himMackenzie @ Oh, For the Love of Books!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07601479928922791077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-9934995449752336842011-07-11T21:54:32.252-04:002011-07-11T21:54:32.252-04:00Logan, Ugh, I know, right? What did she THINK woul...Logan, Ugh, I know, right? What did she THINK would happen??? I seriously cannot wait for your review. I’ve been stalking your sidebar calendar waiting for you to post it (and YES I saw that date switch!!) I liked the ending! No more Narian haahahahahahaha! I’m guessing we fall on opposite sides with Narian/Steldor? I was also super happy Alera buckled down and did what responsibility told her to do. I feel like such a boring adult.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-48418811644790844362011-07-11T13:21:26.740-04:002011-07-11T13:21:26.740-04:00Yes, and then she acts all surprised that there ar...Yes, and then she acts all surprised that there are negative consequences for that choice. Seriously? Blech.<br /><br />I finished it, and like you, was thinking and thinking about it, so gave it 3 stars. And then I wrote my review this weekend, and talked myself down a star. I realized that everything I'd written about it was something that annoyed me. I'll rely on you to tell me what happens in the sequel. <br /><br />That ending?! I HATES IT.Logan E. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468248031164464546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-56826821626929688322011-07-10T18:31:29.159-04:002011-07-10T18:31:29.159-04:00Logan, Totally! What was up with her ratting him o...Logan, Totally! What was up with her ratting him out??? I wanted to smack her for that.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-52725377849681870002011-07-05T19:25:58.053-04:002011-07-05T19:25:58.053-04:00I'm almost to the halfway point and I can see ...I'm almost to the halfway point and I can see what you mean about the descriptions. I tend to gloss over those in any book I read, though, so they don't bother me. <br /><br />I was a bit *headslap* when Alera dishes on London - WTF? Then my favorite character has to leave the narrative? NOOOOO! <br /><br />Mostly I agree with all of this.Logan E. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468248031164464546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-15178746437014742842011-07-05T17:55:15.302-04:002011-07-05T17:55:15.302-04:00Scarlett, Thanks! I can’t deny that it does have s...Scarlett, Thanks! I can’t deny that it does have some redeeming parts. Hope you like it :)<br /><br />Christina, Oh good! Another Steldor fan! I thought I’d be all alone :) Thank you for the feedback about DNF reviews! <br /><br />Alison, It is interesting. Legacy really did stick with me. I read the first book in the Mortal Instruments series and about half of the second book (or maybe all of the second book? I don’t remember). I don’t remember enough about it to comment on the descriptions. I don’t remember them as a bad thing though, so maybe I didn’t mind them?<br /><br />Nic, Nail on the head! Legacy totally drives me crazy, but I can’t stop reading it! And thinking about it, and wanting to read the sequel :P<br /><br />Leanna, If you’re not into fantasy, then I definitely don’t think this is the book for you. I agree, the cover look exactly like an Anna Godbersen cover. The cover model looks like how I picture Alera though, so that’s good.<br /><br />Nina, Well…you might like Narian. I’m totally in the minority it seems when it comes to him. London makes up for all of them though. It’s worth reading just for him :)<br /><br />T.B., Haha, I was wondering if anyone would remember I had DNF-ed it. The descriptions are annoying, but they don’t take away TOO much. It’s not like you have pages and pages of nothing but description. I hope you like it if you do give it a shot!<br /><br />Alex, You remembered! :) Some books I’ll never go back to, but others I’ll definitely go back to again. I’m a mood reader, and sometimes I’m just in the wrong mood for a book and I’ll pick it up when I’m in a better mood for it. Legacy, well, it wouldn’t let ME go. :P <br /><br />Julie, I know! I think I’m wrong here. I like the guy we’re supposed to dislike and I loathe the guy we’re supposed to like. :P Can’t wait to hear what you think of it!<br /><br />Alyssa, Totally crazy! :P<br /><br />A Canadian Girl, I think most people will like Narian. I’m definitely in the minority. London’s age does exclude him as a love interest for Alera…but he’s not *too* old for me :P <br /><br />Bookworm1858, Hm, I’m not sure what the difference is. The Harlequin Teen version actually has about 30 pages MORE than the Amazon Encore edition. That could be the difference between paperback (Harlequin) and hardcover (Amazon), so I wonder if HarlequinTeen even did any editing. There’s lots that I want edited out, and I read the HarlequinTeen edition. <br /><br />Aylee, Haha, oh I do hope you like Narian more than I did, but if not then I can’t wait to see how you describe him in your review :PSmall Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-39765862382541738342011-07-04T21:34:33.824-04:002011-07-04T21:34:33.824-04:00Hmm, you know I think I'll give this one a cha...Hmm, you know I think I'll give this one a chance at least. I know I am a bit more tolerant at slow pacing and lots of description than you so maybe I could handle Legend a bit better. Narian, on the other hand, I'm pretty sure I can't handle from the way you describe him. He sounds as charm-less as Keenan (ugh).Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-60406828914139487612011-07-04T17:17:41.635-04:002011-07-04T17:17:41.635-04:00I think I have the original book, published by Ama...I think I have the original book, published by AmazonEncore with a completely different cover, on my shelf and I'm really interested to read it; I expect I'll find lots that I want edited out so I'll have to find a copy of this version to see the differences.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-22186383911921930342011-07-04T16:31:22.983-04:002011-07-04T16:31:22.983-04:00I actually like Narian but I think that's more...I actually like Narian but I think that's more because I feel like I don't know enough about him. I agree with you though and don't trust him right now.<br /><br />I loved London too and hope there's more of him in the sequel. I thought he'd be Alera's love interest initially and was pretty excited until I found out he is her father's age :( I would have totally supported a London-Alera romance.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-14507948268807161022011-07-04T15:52:31.812-04:002011-07-04T15:52:31.812-04:00"Dry heaves"! LOL - and you managed to f..."Dry heaves"! LOL - and you managed to finish and want to read the sequel? That's crazy talk!Alyssa Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05619379952262450970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-16837126015450783352011-07-04T14:35:55.092-04:002011-07-04T14:35:55.092-04:00LMAO! You hate him with 1,000 firey suns. That'...LMAO! You hate him with 1,000 firey suns. That's definitely not good. We aren't supposed to hate love interests! It's interesting for all of Legacy's probs that you are counting down the days till the sequel. LOL! I'm so reading this book.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426182171849519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-55250470893674371812011-07-04T13:23:16.090-04:002011-07-04T13:23:16.090-04:00I was all "Wasn't this a DNF?" lol
I...I was all "Wasn't this a DNF?" lol<br />I'm glad you're patient enough to go back to books you had tried out before, I really am not. LOL Mostly if I gave up on a book I give up, it's rare I go back, but I do reckon it has it's benefits.<br /><br />And I'm so glad you liked this one on the second go :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-22448662159911570172011-07-04T12:14:34.978-04:002011-07-04T12:14:34.978-04:00Right when I saw your review I thought, wait, didn...Right when I saw your review I thought, wait, didn't she DNF this one? Haha, then you explained and I though, ohhhhhh, okay that makes sense.<br /><br />I am so torn on this one! It really bothers me whenever authors go overboard with the descriptive details, but it sounds like other aspects of this book were great too! Hmmm, maybe I'll try this one out... There definitely seems to be many different relationships going on in this one. London sounds like my kind of guy :) Thanks for your honest review, and I'm glad you ended up finishing it!T.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12326693692811570135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-79413043177930336172011-07-04T09:49:41.711-04:002011-07-04T09:49:41.711-04:00OMG, now I really don't know if I want to read...OMG, now I really don't know if I want to read this book. I mean I like boys that are bad, cocky and just arrogant, but RUDE is so not good! Also that girl sounds horrible. Thank G there's London! He sounds good! ;)Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698452908549878264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-43584332095611536792011-07-04T05:47:49.912-04:002011-07-04T05:47:49.912-04:00Good on you for finishing! :) This one doesn't...Good on you for finishing! :) This one doesn't sound like my kind of thing - I just don't really like fantasy, but I'm glad you gave the book another go and said the author has potential. <br /><br />When I first saw this cover it screamed Anna Godbersen to me, and I was thinking that the book would be along the lines of The Luxe, but no, doesn't sound like that at all! The cover drew me in, but the storyline doesn't.Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-55626314703466629582011-07-04T02:39:49.430-04:002011-07-04T02:39:49.430-04:00LOL! Love this review Small. Good on your for fin...LOL! Love this review Small. Good on your for finishing. I have a couple of books like this that I have a love-hate relationship. As in they driving me crazy but I can't stop reading them.Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-20012987979283500672011-07-04T00:45:57.620-04:002011-07-04T00:45:57.620-04:00Fab review. Isn't it interesting how books can...Fab review. Isn't it interesting how books can get under your skin - or at least stick in your mind?<br /><br />I forget - have you read The Mortal Instrument books? They are really heavy on descriptions. Did you ever find that to be a bit much? It was so prevalent that I noticed it more than I would with most books, but I thought it added depth to the series.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-9798961521289977102011-07-04T00:11:58.933-04:002011-07-04T00:11:58.933-04:00You pretty much nailed everything I felt in regard...You pretty much nailed everything I felt in regards to this book. I liked the Steldor/Alera pairing but didn't understand the Narian one. It was frustrating to see some of the things Alera had to resort to doing because she was a woman... and because she acts selfish and childish and doesn't realize the consequences of what she's doing. And the writing was too much at points.<br /><br />But London? Steldor/Alera? Capturing my interest & painting a clear picture of the fantasy world? Yes, yes, yes.<br /><br />Also, on a random note, I like that you write DNF reviews.Christina Reads YAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937783114868207494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-55430740393011450582011-07-04T00:10:47.529-04:002011-07-04T00:10:47.529-04:00haha! Great review! I have this in my TBR pile and...haha! Great review! I have this in my TBR pile and was a little hesitant but am glad it has some redeeming graces!!Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17051041804408030528noreply@blogger.com