tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post5106772721665037587..comments2024-03-28T02:25:35.338-04:00Comments on Small Review: DNF Explanation: Midnight Thief by Livia BlackburneSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-42154265025869306442014-07-31T20:46:55.259-04:002014-07-31T20:46:55.259-04:00Yup, how can you not compare? It just falls so sho...Yup, how can you not compare? It just falls so short. <br /><br />I know! I don't know what that cook was thinking :P Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-10933110885815087852014-07-31T20:45:59.454-04:002014-07-31T20:45:59.454-04:00You know, you really nailed it. If I didn't ha...You know, you really nailed it. If I didn't have such high expectations this wouldn't be such a sad experience. As it is, it almost feels like a betrayal, funny as it is to say that. Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-44023245208794745432014-07-31T20:45:04.824-04:002014-07-31T20:45:04.824-04:00I would have loved reading this from James's p...I would have loved reading this from James's perspective! He was a much more interesting character and I really enjoyed his relationships with the other assassins. <br /><br />Oh? I'm so curious about this twist! Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-37645208056830189592014-07-31T20:43:54.854-04:002014-07-31T20:43:54.854-04:00I'm so disappointed too :( I almost requested ...I'm so disappointed too :( I almost requested a hard copy ARC I was so convinced I would love it. Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-67594546885064226032014-07-31T20:43:28.407-04:002014-07-31T20:43:28.407-04:00Yes, absolutely read the novella! It was fantastic...Yes, absolutely read the novella! It was fantastic and I think you'd enjoy it. It also ends as a standalone, so you can read it and enjoy it and not need to read the main series. Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-75246519945746973942014-07-31T20:42:28.213-04:002014-07-31T20:42:28.213-04:00:) Glad you liked the analogy.
I can't help ...:) Glad you liked the analogy. <br /><br />I can't help but hype myself up, especially with blurbs like this one has! Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-89384198913170521942014-07-31T20:41:30.999-04:002014-07-31T20:41:30.999-04:00Definitely seems like a safe bet to wait for the s...Definitely seems like a safe bet to wait for the sequel reviews to come out. I'm going to be keeping an eye out for them myself because I still can't get over how this could be so bad when the novella was so good. Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-42495461532992606892014-07-31T20:40:31.276-04:002014-07-31T20:40:31.276-04:00If you do read it I hope you enjoy it more than I ...If you do read it I hope you enjoy it more than I did. I do still highly recommend the novella and it can easily be read as a standalone. Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-53507371285814253472014-07-23T01:21:33.198-04:002014-07-23T01:21:33.198-04:00Yup, pretty much! I mean, I did actually like this...Yup, pretty much! I mean, I did actually like this one more than you just because it was easy breezy - and I did like the twist - but I think the biggest killer for me was that compared to other books in this genre - and how can you NOT compare? - this one just fell short big time. Kyra was NO Ismae or Celaena. Not even close. I do think I would have liked it more as well if I had read it when I were younger and hadn't yet been exposed to kick-ass heroines in similar situations.<br /><br />PS. Thank goodness you didn't get food poisoning from that, yikes!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-52661288333301810412014-07-22T08:30:50.325-04:002014-07-22T08:30:50.325-04:00Oh no! That's such a shame - though I'm gl...Oh no! That's such a shame - though I'm glad I didn't follow through with my request. A book that could be, <i>should be</i> better than it actually is is sometimes more disappointing that a bad book. So sorry you couldn't make it through this one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-63404129917820846482014-07-21T20:57:11.726-04:002014-07-21T20:57:11.726-04:00I didn't DNF this one but have to agree with y...I didn't DNF this one but have to agree with your review. I wanted badass thieves and assassins and instead got Kyra and Tristam. I'm sure the story would have been more interesting if it had been from James' perspective. <br /><br />I actually didn't like that twist but I may be in the minority on that.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-59892428146515712014-07-20T17:45:20.783-04:002014-07-20T17:45:20.783-04:00It's SO unfortunate that this book has been ge...It's SO unfortunate that this book has been getting meh reviews! I've been wanting to read it, but I think I'll pass. <br /><br />Great DNF reasoning. Dazzling Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995885360211848837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-38060511307794202002014-07-20T14:52:05.422-04:002014-07-20T14:52:05.422-04:00Yeah, I've seen quite a few reviews of this on...Yeah, I've seen quite a few reviews of this one along similar lines as yours. What a letdown, considering how awesome the book description sounds! I have the e-book prequel but haven't read it yet...would you say that it's worth reading for its own merits, even if I don't plan to continue on with the series? <br /><br />Haha, loved your random aside about the sweet potato casserole XDdanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947267082874389487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-41498188845638109532014-07-20T12:53:56.664-04:002014-07-20T12:53:56.664-04:00That's a totally new take for you "rotten...That's a totally new take for you "rotten ingredients" I really like that analogy. It rings true. I'm truly bummed this book wasn't better. I guess I should learn not to hype myself up, since recently its only lead to disappointment. The twist is unique, I"m positive its not enough to redeem the book in your eyes. I think the execution was poor. If the author had tied in the twist throughout the book, which was totally possible, I think the entire story would have had plenty more draw. Instead, she only hinted at it.Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-70228297572830930172014-07-18T18:13:48.020-04:002014-07-18T18:13:48.020-04:00Well, you've solidified my decision. I'll ...Well, you've solidified my decision. I'll wait to see whether the sequel gets better before I read the first one. Some people really liked this, but I feel like most, especially those I trust (like you), ended up feeling exactly as you did. Many people say the end redeems it, but I'll wait to see how book 2 is before I waste time on this one. Also, I read the prequel (loved!) so I'm VERY nervous. Oh well :/ <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-73013356459506054562014-07-18T12:35:33.213-04:002014-07-18T12:35:33.213-04:00Oh no! I haven't read the novella but when I s...Oh no! I haven't read the novella but when I saw this on NG I jumped on it when I remembered how much you loved the prequel novella. I guess I'll just lower it in my reading pile. I hope your next read is better, Smalls!Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.com