tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post4501541410246580005..comments2024-03-02T05:14:18.990-05:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: Soulbound by Heather BrewerSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-626282756933684212012-07-28T09:06:12.787-04:002012-07-28T09:06:12.787-04:00Oh my goodness. I couldn't agree more!!! Thoug...Oh my goodness. I couldn't agree more!!! Though, I think I may have liked Kaya a bit more than you. But she did get on my nerves. I <i>hated</i> Trayton. Goodness, what a whiny, pathetic pansy. He just....UGH....got on my nerves. And yes, their relationship was sooo boring. And corny. Can't forget corny.<br /><br />I personally kinda loved Darius :P yeah, the dialogue sometimes sucked, but there was also something that hooked me in. <br /><br />but I'm left with soooo many questions. On one hand, the world-building is great. But we know nothing about the bad guy or his soldiers. Are they skilled that are on his side? Are they unskilled? Is he magical? Give me more details! <br /><br />Oh, and I totally don't understand where we are either. I know its fantasy and at first it felt like it had a sort of historical feel to it. But then there is a bunch of modern things and words. Like, the author doesn't even <i>attempt</i> to write old-school. <br /><br />but yes, I'm hopelessly addicted. I stayed up late finishing this book so that says something I guess. Great review!<br /><br />All the best ♥<br />Mackenzie @ <a href="http://ohfortheloveofbooks.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Oh, For the Love of Books!</a>Mackenzie @ Oh, For the Love of Books!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07601479928922791077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-26919489321741497612012-07-19T01:23:34.117-04:002012-07-19T01:23:34.117-04:00So...was there a plot? Or just Maddox and the grea...So...was there a plot? Or just Maddox and the great fights and great back muscles. I was really hoping this would be good and great world building goes a long way, but you either have to have a great plot or great characters to keep me there. Sounds like it's hit or miss on the characters and not much plot. I'll wait for some more reviews and that's a lot of pages to cut out of the ARC. Did they change the typeface or something?????BURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-22923751252571155012012-07-16T21:56:09.312-04:002012-07-16T21:56:09.312-04:00Meh. Despite the fact that you say you did have fu...Meh. Despite the fact that you say you did have fun reading it despite not liking many things, I think I'll skip this one. The concept and world building sound like they have potential, but I really can't deal with insta-love, stupid cliffhangers, and love triangles if they're not done right. Just not high on my priority list. But I really appreciate the helpful review, Small!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-72420155516864044422012-07-14T17:25:27.514-04:002012-07-14T17:25:27.514-04:00And to think I was really, really looking forward ...And to think I was really, really looking forward to this one! The world building does sound good but the MC also sounds annoying. I'm not a fan of insta-love and love triangles either and in this case, it sounds rather dull. Who cares about people trying to make each other jealous?! Thanks for the review, Small. I won't be buying this one but will see if it's available from the library :)A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-68765494626284441322012-07-13T16:57:25.114-04:002012-07-13T16:57:25.114-04:00Insta love AND eye roll sprain? Uh-oh!!!! I'm ...Insta love AND eye roll sprain? Uh-oh!!!! I'm not sure I could handle both of those in the same book. Lol. Hmm...the concept intrigues me, but if I do decide to read it, I'm going to borrow it from the library. I have a bad feeling that this one won't really click with me.Natalie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15879112865868418812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-33054060749032431982012-07-12T20:17:01.324-04:002012-07-12T20:17:01.324-04:00This book lost me at Insta-Love. I HATE that, and ...This book lost me at Insta-Love. I HATE that, and there are few things that will turn me off of a book as easily as that. I love me my smidge of romance, but that does NOT mean it doesn't what the quality is.Rubitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929614007516530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-20731546664235751752012-07-12T18:26:47.599-04:002012-07-12T18:26:47.599-04:00Haha, sounds like there is plenty of eyerolling to...Haha, sounds like there is plenty of eyerolling to be had here! Her reasoning for sticking it to The Man sounds pretty ridiculous, and it's a shame to hear about the lack of romantic chemistry between Kaya and her insta-bond guy. I'm getting the impression this is one of those for-entertainment-only, guilty pleasure kind of reads. Thanks for your thoughts, Small!danyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947267082874389487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-67920072613951381372012-07-12T13:00:06.128-04:002012-07-12T13:00:06.128-04:00Oh Small! This review made me laugh out loud! Ha...Oh Small! This review made me laugh out loud! Have I ever told you how much I love love love your reviews?<br />In any case, this book sounds fun, but probably not my cup of tea. What you said about the climax...that just irks the crud out of me and I probably would give the book 1 star because of it. And a boring romance? NO THANKS.<br />So, yah, not for me. BUT if you like the next one, maybe I'll give it a go, brave the things I don't like for the things I might actually enjoy. ;)<br /><br />Anywho, great review, of course! :D<br /><br />Sierra @ Yearning to ReadSierra Abramshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09330264859252593838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-17234609124293160592012-07-12T11:37:09.704-04:002012-07-12T11:37:09.704-04:00Oh, I love reading your reviews - you're aweso...Oh, I love reading your reviews - you're awesome at making your points. <br /><br />I think the whole "I don't know where I am" thing would drive me nuts and I think that over-cursing is a real issue in books in general. People don't talk like that and made up-cursing can make things worse. <br /><br />Maddox sounds like a real baddass, though.<br /><br />I like the sound of her. But I'm totally with you on the whole Girl becomes awesome fighter after a week. I mean, Buffy was already an athlete when she becomes a vamp slayer, and she had mad skills because she was the chosen one, there was an explanation. And yeah, I hate when people play the sexist card, particularly when it's not well applied like here. <br /><br />Also, authors should get it already that love triangles only work when the person in the middle has STRONG CHEMISTRY with the two other people!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-86713298107538719072012-07-12T00:47:37.839-04:002012-07-12T00:47:37.839-04:00That was an interesting review but... I totally un...That was an interesting review but... I totally understand! It seems like I often complain in 3 star ratings yet I still ended up liking it. I would love to give this book a try especially after you had such mixed feelings! :)Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998128531860725536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-69186470219042667772012-07-12T00:45:39.754-04:002012-07-12T00:45:39.754-04:00It's funny how a book can be just okay but you...It's funny how a book can be just okay but you're still drooling at the mouth for the next one. That happens to me all the time. Is this related to the Eighth Grade Bites series at all?Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.com