tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post3643018300075825857..comments2024-03-02T05:14:18.990-05:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: Lily of the Nile by Stephanie DraySmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-1150711629807549452011-11-19T19:29:33.456-05:002011-11-19T19:29:33.456-05:00Aylee, she really pulled it off. There were so man...Aylee, she really pulled it off. There were so many details, but it just felt like I was <i>living</i> the history and not dryly learning about it. Very talented. It is...interesting...about her brother, but it was impossible for me not to root for him.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-6505569940463552202011-11-14T00:29:34.254-05:002011-11-14T00:29:34.254-05:00Definitely impressed that this one didn't read...Definitely impressed that this one didn't read like a textbook but still managed to be detailed on the period. That takes talent.<br /><br />I really know next to nothing about the time and characters... how, erm, interesting about her twin brother...Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-23187099922806333662011-11-08T19:59:19.504-05:002011-11-08T19:59:19.504-05:00Alison, I really zipped right through these books....Alison, I really zipped right through these books. There always seemed to be something going on. <br /><br />Ruby, haha nope I don't see a comment somewhere else, but I've officially LOST it, so what do I know? :P I can't wait to see your review! No, not for the casual reader. I think a person would definitely have to be interested in the history of the time. <br /><br />Logan, I know right? Everything is in England! <br /><br />Heather, Me too! I wish I knew of more titles. I really like her daughter, or at least Stephanie Dray's portrayal of her. I hope you love this series as much as I do!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-13089391454965656792011-11-07T15:11:57.524-05:002011-11-07T15:11:57.524-05:00I love HF set in Egypt. And Cleopatra, well I lov...I love HF set in Egypt. And Cleopatra, well I loved her so why wouldn't I love her daughter! I can't wait to read this one. (Yes, it's on my shelf waiting patiently)<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-66583072820109961992011-11-07T13:40:08.406-05:002011-11-07T13:40:08.406-05:00I want to give this one a try, just to support a H...I want to give this one a try, just to support a HF book that isn't set in a typical time/place. Hooray for Egypt! This sounds fun.Logan E. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468248031164464546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-79159719408179994072011-11-07T10:17:21.665-05:002011-11-07T10:17:21.665-05:00I could have sworn that I commented on this review...I could have sworn that I commented on this review already...which is kind of scary. Did I leave the comment somewhere else (on your interview with Lisa Brown or something?). I'm officially losing it. <br /><br />Anyway, I was quickly absorbed in Lily of the Nile, though originally, I was only reading it because I was reviewing the sequel. They're both fantastic but not, I'd say, for the casual reader.Rubitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929614007516530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-43493200855696839292011-11-07T01:41:53.560-05:002011-11-07T01:41:53.560-05:00This sounds fabulous! I am skipping today's re...This sounds fabulous! I am skipping today's review of the sequel and commenting on this one. I like that the pacing is steady on this. I agree that historical fiction can get bogged down. It takes extra skill to keep things interesting.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-51129528406726642012011-11-06T19:35:43.427-05:002011-11-06T19:35:43.427-05:00Alex, It was really awesome, I thought. I'd be...Alex, It was really awesome, I thought. I'd be curious to see what you think. I think it has enough plot and interesting things going on like that that you might still like it even though it's heavier HF. Do you like political scheming? <br /><br />Belle, Thank you! I'm interested in seeing what you think of Helios :) I think this is a great book if you like history but haven't read a lot of HF because the story just swept me up. The facts just seemed like a part of the story and not facts you had to slog through to get to the story, if you know what I mean. <br /><br />The Slowest Bookworm, hahaha I know, that's really saying something!<br /><br />Asher, Well, to your question, it really should be more the man she's set up with or her brother, and I ended up liking her brother MUCH more. The other one I had a lot of problems with (and they are the same problems Selene has with him). He does some things that I'm having a hard time forgiving him for. <br /><br />Allison, You're welcome! This was such a pleasure to read. I was immediately swept up into the story and didn't want to surface for air until it was over :P (and then I wanted to dive right back in for the sequel). I hope you like it!<br /><br />Sniffly Kitty, Yeah, I feel a twinge of "I <i>shouldn't</i> be ok with this" but I really am :) They're just too perfect together. <br /><br />Danya, I think you would too! The brother thing is a little weird, but it was perfectly natural for the time and the way Stephanie Dray writes the characters' personalities they are such a perfect couple. <br /><br />A Canadian Girl, Please do! I hope you enjoy it. I learned a ton of stuff I didn't know and it was all taught in such an easy to read way.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-74138517340901729812011-11-06T17:39:52.212-05:002011-11-06T17:39:52.212-05:00I believe Jenny reviewed and loved this one too. I...I believe Jenny reviewed and loved this one too. I'll totally be bumping it up in my TBR pile now. I have a feeling I'll be learning things from this one while enjoying the story.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-63114749204000956182011-11-06T15:25:12.927-05:002011-11-06T15:25:12.927-05:00Ohhhhh I think I would like this one, based on you...Ohhhhh I think I would like this one, based on your review! Although the whole thing with her brother has me a little wary in that regard... but the attention to historical detail and atmosphere sounds fantastic.danyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947267082874389487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-447587197009342862011-11-06T12:36:35.014-05:002011-11-06T12:36:35.014-05:00I was pretty much ok with Helios and Selene... but...I was pretty much ok with Helios and Selene... but I guess I'm comfortable with a lot of interesting pairings heh.Sniffly Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625818304443563472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-31338956924011711572011-11-06T11:26:15.898-05:002011-11-06T11:26:15.898-05:00Thanks for the review. I've had this on my to-...Thanks for the review. I've had this on my to-read list for a while, but wasn't sure about it. I love anything to do with ancient Egypt, but have found, like you mentioned, that some historical fiction can get so bogged down in detail that it gets tedious to slog through. I think I'll be bumping this one higher on my list now!Allison Krafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865433294433645475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-6172839015493852382011-11-06T08:28:50.098-05:002011-11-06T08:28:50.098-05:00Who did you end up liking more for her? The intend...Who did you end up liking more for her? The intended love interest... or *clears throat* her brother? <br /><br />I only know up until the end of Cleopatra's reign, so I DON'T know too much on Selene and Helios, especially minute details.<br /><br />Still, I looove HF, so this was auto-saved into my TBR pile. I always get pulled into your reviews, Small, no matter what it actually is that you're talking about. THAT's saying something(:<br /><br />- Asher (from <i><a href="http://paranormalindulgence.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Paranormal Indulgence</a></i>)Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998824096375362353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-34068431252719347782011-11-06T07:22:58.763-05:002011-11-06T07:22:58.763-05:00You forgot about food? OMG this book must have be...You forgot about food? OMG this book must have been totally awesome then :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-59374319368321922952011-11-06T05:09:09.190-05:002011-11-06T05:09:09.190-05:00Wow, wonderful review, this is going straight on m...Wow, wonderful review, this is going straight on my wishlist! I'm a big history buff, though I haven't read a whole lot of Historical fiction, but this sound right up my alley, especially if it's grounded in fact without being overloaded by it.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191122506568430650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-61583107590646717322011-11-06T01:44:00.161-05:002011-11-06T01:44:00.161-05:00I completely get you on being and impatient reader...I completely get you on being and impatient reader since I totally am too.<br /><br />Now this story sounds pretty awesome, even though I'm more into HF-lite, :) <br />Still, this book sounds like a good mood book to me - you know something you read when you're in that particular mood! :D<br /><br />Thanks for the awesome review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com