tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post4995759608938621241..comments2024-03-28T02:25:35.338-04:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: Ward Against Death by Melanie CardSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-31396108819276536382011-07-24T01:41:50.407-04:002011-07-24T01:41:50.407-04:00They make a very good looking couple!
Don't wo...They make a very good looking couple!<br />Don't worry, you didn't ruin anything about the Iron King for me! I already told you about that! I vow to read it before Iron Knight comes out!<br /><br />Thank you for expounding so much. The word fantasy can mean so many things and it usually brings a certain "illustrator's" book to mind for me.<br />Glad to clear that up! Conjurer Princess makes it all better!<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-82264804727720965682011-07-23T23:27:58.505-04:002011-07-23T23:27:58.505-04:00Shoot, I even went to your Goodreads page to see i...Shoot, I even went to your Goodreads page to see if you had read The Iron King so I wouldn't spoil you (why do I think I saw you rated it five stars? Weird). I'm so sorry!<br /><br />Yup, sounds like you have the right idea. And you should SO read Poison Study! It's part of a series, but it ends just fine as a standalone. I hope you like Ward Against Death :) I really, really hope she continues the series because I think it will get a lot better the more she writes. <br /><br />Yay for the tip working! :DSmall Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-80433415523610823572011-07-23T23:24:12.348-04:002011-07-23T23:24:12.348-04:00Yeah your hot links tip worked!!!!
Heather...Yeah your hot links tip worked!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Heather <a href="http://wwwBuriedinBooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">BuriedinBooks</a>BURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-36471966166694262832011-07-23T23:22:08.016-04:002011-07-23T23:22:08.016-04:00Definitely! I can understand that kind of fantasy...Definitely! I can understand that kind of fantasy. Undetermined time or place similar to our world but with belief suspended about certain things. Yeah, I can handle that! Still don't like that pat ending. I've read too many of those lately and I think it was because they didn't want to write a sequel. Glad she's going to keep up with the series. I think she can only get better then.<br /><br />No didn't read the Poison Study. Still haven't read Iron King! <br /><br />Still, I think I'll put it on the list. It sounds like it's going to be really good series.<br /><br />Heather <a href="http://wwwBuriedinBooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">BuriedinBooks</a>BURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-42489989637922632442011-07-23T23:07:48.428-04:002011-07-23T23:07:48.428-04:00Heather, good questions! It is an info dump and a ...Heather, good questions! It is an info dump and a neat resolution....but, there are still a few things left open that will be explored in the sequel. It's kind of like The Iron King's ending. Meghan wraps things up pretty quickly in the end with Machina, but the overarching story is far from over. <br /><br />Not fairies. Hm, it's kind of hard to describe...it takes place in a world sort of like The Conjurer Princess (think the villages, taverns, similar level of technology, magic accepted as a matter of course), but there are colleges of wizards, necromancers, guilds and powerful families. The world feels more developed and a little darker. There's also a lot of mention about an ancient race who had access to greater magics but a lot of that knowledge has been lost. Hm, have you read Poison Study? The world is sort of similar to that feel. I hope this gives an accurate impression.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-55904468834564084742011-07-23T22:41:19.983-04:002011-07-23T22:41:19.983-04:00I'll put up with a lot of stuff but the info d...I'll put up with a lot of stuff but the info dump at the end that ties everything up in a bow really kills it for me. Is that what happened? And fantasy...what are we talking about? Creatures names that I can't pronounce and worlds I've never heard of? Fantasy can mean faeries to me. So what is this fantasy? (Before I order the book:)<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-49655448955643368392011-07-21T17:31:17.385-04:002011-07-21T17:31:17.385-04:00Melissa, They are really good together, and I have...Melissa, They are really good together, and I have a feeling they'll be even better together as the series goes on. I'm really looking forward to that. <br /><br />Alison, Yes, exactly. Though I don't regret reading it at all. The love/hate back and forth did get a little annoying after a while. But...at least there was good reason for it. <br /><br />Logan, I think you'd like it!<br /><br />Alyssa, Yeah, it was a let down, but the rest was fun. The world is cool.<br /><br />Asher, I thought it was supposed to be Ward's narrative, but it's really more evenly split between the two. I'll be curious to see what you think of it!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-47739352236555756812011-07-21T17:16:09.893-04:002011-07-21T17:16:09.893-04:00Hmm, I'm curious to see if I would enjoy it. I...Hmm, I'm curious to see if I would enjoy it. I always get the feeling of dissatisfaction when there's so many "almosts" and that tends to overshadow everything else, so I wonder if I'll come to the same conclusions as you did--about liking it I mean. I hope I like Ward, especially since it's supposed to be his narrative. I love it when it's in the guy's POV. I'm going to have to check it out now.<br /><br />~ Asher (from <a href="http://paranormalindulgence.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"><i>Paranormal Indulgence</i></a>)Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998824096375362353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-5214737827734209602011-07-20T19:25:09.946-04:002011-07-20T19:25:09.946-04:00Bummer about the info dump- I do hate that - but t...Bummer about the info dump- I do hate that - but the world sounds fantastic!Alyssa Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05619379952262450970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-74289105933673063832011-07-19T00:24:22.911-04:002011-07-19T00:24:22.911-04:00I'm with Aylee. Even with the "almost&quo...I'm with Aylee. Even with the "almost" qualifier, the plot and world sound pretty darn cool!Logan E. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468248031164464546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-21188221447982525532011-07-18T23:32:06.068-04:002011-07-18T23:32:06.068-04:00Sounds like a book that is good but not great. I l...Sounds like a book that is good but not great. I love that they reminded you of Will and Alona. Although the love/hate repeat thing gets tiring. Too bad the worldbuilding didn't quite make it.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-53174728590704333372011-07-18T22:53:25.406-04:002011-07-18T22:53:25.406-04:00Even as an almost awesome book, I'm sold on yo...Even as an almost awesome book, I'm sold on your descriptions. This couple sounds so good together! Awesome honest review :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-136000441811794432011-07-18T22:49:24.834-04:002011-07-18T22:49:24.834-04:00Madigan, I would normally feel the exact same way....Madigan, I would normally feel the exact same way. That's one of the reasons I DNF-ed Die For Me, but for some reason it didn't bother me at all in this book. Celia is so...alive. Ward also struggles with the same idea.<br /><br />I can't really say anything more because it will give away a big plot point (that will continue on into the next book), but Celia isn't exactly what we're led to believe.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-15634821355094443422011-07-18T22:36:13.144-04:002011-07-18T22:36:13.144-04:00Yikes, I don't know if I can get behind one of...Yikes, I don't know if I can get behind one of the main love interests being a reanimated corpse. Sounds interesting though.Madigan Mirzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298558705488237857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-85499222856886288692011-07-18T22:14:30.090-04:002011-07-18T22:14:30.090-04:00Julie, Thanks! I can’t wait to read your review to...Julie, Thanks! I can’t wait to read your review to compare notes. So far I think my review is the lowest starred one I’ve seen! I really liked the world and I’m really curious to see how she develops it further in the sequel. Definitely a page turner. <br /><br />Bookworm1858, I was very surprised with her narration, but it became the strongest point in the book. She’s an interesting woman, that’s for sure. But I feel like we only got to scratch the surface with her, which I guess is good considering this will be a series. I’m looking forward to reading your thoughts on it. <br /><br />Alex, It is cool how the 15 minutes gets turned into more. I liked that plot idea a lot and it has so much potential for the next book. It really was good enough. There’s room for improvement for sure, but if it never gets any better than this in the sequels, I’ll still happily read them. <br /><br />Aylee, Almost is good enough for me too. It can improve, but even if it doesn’t, I’ll still be happy with it. I really like the plot, world, and characters. <br /><br />Nic, Ooh, I can’t wait to see your review! That’s true, it did have a very big fantasy vibe and since that isn’t your genre I can see how it could be a struggle. <br /><br />A Canadian Girl, I can see you liking it. It was a shame about the ending, but I kind of expect that with fantasy books to a point (you know, big long quest with super high stakes and then eh, toss a ring in lava and you’re done! Kind of thing). <br /><br />Missie, Haha, yes, that is true. I can totally see you swooning for Ward. :)Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-28214111330288341172011-07-18T17:01:28.407-04:002011-07-18T17:01:28.407-04:00Don't most men try to be too many things at on...Don't most men try to be too many things at once? For this reason, Ward sounds plausible to me, and I'm half in love with him already. <br /><br />LOL<br /><br />Okay, maybe not, but I think I'm willing to give him a try. <br /><br />Awesome review. Love the break down, as usual.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-32792926739802388932011-07-18T16:45:31.746-04:002011-07-18T16:45:31.746-04:00I haven't heard of this one but it sounds appe...I haven't heard of this one but it sounds appealing. It's too bad that though that everything gets resolved easily. I'm even more bummed when that happens with a book I'm really loving. Still, I'll add this one to my wishlist.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-57150194075263591372011-07-18T04:01:35.033-04:002011-07-18T04:01:35.033-04:00I agree this definitely felt like an adult book an...I agree this definitely felt like an adult book and Ward and Celia had amazing chemistry. But I struggled at times also with because fantasy is not my usual genre.<br /><br />Great review again Small!Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-62378476145304372662011-07-18T02:19:24.232-04:002011-07-18T02:19:24.232-04:00You know, I think "almost" is good enoug...You know, I think "almost" is good enough for me. It definitely sounds like it has serious potential in all aspects that you mentioned even if it doesn't <i>quite</i> make it.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-25125118294290091662011-07-18T01:48:31.951-04:002011-07-18T01:48:31.951-04:00This one sounds cool, I like the 15 minutes turned...This one sounds cool, I like the 15 minutes turned into more idea.<br />And though, like you said, it sounds like it was almost there in a lot of aspects, it sounds like it was good enough too.<br /><br />I'm going to add it to my maybe list!<br />:D<br /><br />Thanks for the review,<br /><br />AlexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-51238189898200510872011-07-18T00:44:22.575-04:002011-07-18T00:44:22.575-04:00I also requested this from Netgalley and I'm r...I also requested this from Netgalley and I'm really excited to read it now that I know there's a great female character in it; hopefully I'll be able to get to it soon.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-14644883583630113942011-07-18T00:38:20.120-04:002011-07-18T00:38:20.120-04:00Great review! I received an ebook from the publish...Great review! I received an ebook from the publisher. I'm looking forward to reading it. Glad to hear the world building rocked and was plausible! Yay! Sounds like a page turning mystery for sure :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426182171849519693noreply@blogger.com