tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post7082218696788335553..comments2024-03-28T02:25:35.338-04:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: Touch of Power by Maria V. SnyderSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-3200941948893436112012-03-08T20:41:04.612-05:002012-03-08T20:41:04.612-05:00OMg! I just finished this and....I don't even ...OMg! I just finished this and....I don't even know what to say! it was <i>amaaaazing</i> !! It had everything I want in a book! *SQUEE!!!* Sorry, went all fan-girl on ya there :P It was just that awesome. I totally agree that post-apoc fantasy is fantastic! I also agree with the language being to modern. For me, since it felt as you put it "generic medieval village" I expected the language to be a bit different. However, my love for it completely made me forget about it! ♥ I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for bringing it to my attention!<br /><br />All the best!<br />Mackenzie @ <a href="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-32792002054870074012012-01-30T22:41:33.795-05:002012-01-30T22:41:33.795-05:00Woah, I don't know why this one slipped under ...Woah, I don't know why this one slipped under my radar because it sounds amazing! Post-apocalyptic fantasy is just an awesome genre that I've never really read (Dark Inside sort of counts, but not really) but already need more of. I am also ashamed that I've never read a Maria Snyder book... I do have Inside Out on my shelf though. I love the "big family" aspect in books!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-60870384244000928432012-01-23T00:08:58.886-05:002012-01-23T00:08:58.886-05:00New fave genre! Okay, I'm in. I also have yet ...New fave genre! Okay, I'm in. I also have yet to read a Snyder book. *hides in shame*<br /><br />PS - my blog isn't doing the reply comments thing. What am I doing wrong?Logan E. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468248031164464546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-20620696298515951282012-01-19T10:48:10.535-05:002012-01-19T10:48:10.535-05:00Oh please do bump Maria V. Snyder up your list! :)...Oh please do bump Maria V. Snyder up your list! :)Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-75688787984210016062012-01-19T10:47:22.484-05:002012-01-19T10:47:22.484-05:00Oh yes, you must read Poison Study! I've heard...Oh yes, you must read Poison Study! I've heard iffy things about the series, but I adored the first book and it reads as a standalone. Her world building in Touch of Power IS fantastic! There were so many mysteries to puzzle out :) I hope you like it as much as I do!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-40947393437766824702012-01-19T10:45:33.746-05:002012-01-19T10:45:33.746-05:00Hope you like it!Hope you like it!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-36463110318568152722012-01-19T10:45:22.069-05:002012-01-19T10:45:22.069-05:00So, so good! You really must read one of her books...So, so good! You really must read one of her books someday :)Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-35730239669199153732012-01-19T10:45:01.749-05:002012-01-19T10:45:01.749-05:00He's...not bottom of the barrel, but he's,...He's...not bottom of the barrel, but he's, he's leaving me conflicted. He crosses some lines that I'm having trouble accepting. <br /><br />Oh no! But, but A Matter of Magic had such a pretty cover! (I tried reading the first book in that bind up and DNF-ed it. So I understand the skimming.).Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-80588935326233646012012-01-19T10:43:06.215-05:002012-01-19T10:43:06.215-05:00Haha I know just what you mean! I'll be intere...Haha I know just what you mean! I'll be interested in reading your thoughts on this one!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-7670860656479545632012-01-19T10:42:17.005-05:002012-01-19T10:42:17.005-05:00I've heard that about Magic Study. I'm afr...I've heard that about Magic Study. I'm afraid to continue on with the Study series because I loved PS so much and I don't want to mess up that experience. I hope you like Touch of Power!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-46159725979711720762012-01-19T10:41:24.960-05:002012-01-19T10:41:24.960-05:00I think if you go into it expecting to enjoy it, b...I think if you go into it expecting to enjoy it, but not as much as Poison Study, then you'll be happy. That way if it doesn't live up to PS for you, well, you were prepared for that. But if it does, then you can be happily surprised. :)<br /><br />I think the plot stacked up just as well as Poison Study, but I liked the development and personalities of the characters in PS better. I hope you enjoy it!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-79623017057908883102012-01-19T10:39:25.867-05:002012-01-19T10:39:25.867-05:00Oooh, good! It's always nice seeing people agr...Oooh, good! It's always nice seeing people agree with you :) I don't remember, have you read Poison Study?Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-573105223030853432012-01-19T10:38:41.372-05:002012-01-19T10:38:41.372-05:00I'm so happy you did! :)
hehe, I'll withh...I'm so happy you did! :)<br /><br />hehe, I'll withhold my scolding :P I hope you enjoy them both as much as I do!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-11077535475947653352012-01-19T10:38:03.267-05:002012-01-19T10:38:03.267-05:00:) I hope you fall on the side that loves it!:) I hope you fall on the side that loves it!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-92129334666712249462012-01-19T10:37:23.264-05:002012-01-19T10:37:23.264-05:00I adore the two Maria V. Snyder books I've rea...I adore the two Maria V. Snyder books I've read, but I can understand if she's not your style. Maybe give one a try? You can always DNF it if it isn't working for you. And even though Poison Study and Touch of Power are parts of a series, you can read both as standalones (especially Poison Study).Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-24973208436912631992012-01-19T10:25:48.362-05:002012-01-19T10:25:48.362-05:00I hope you love it! I'll be curious to see how...I hope you love it! I'll be curious to see how you react to Kerrick. :)Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-4966997071303596912012-01-19T10:20:19.525-05:002012-01-19T10:20:19.525-05:00The post-apocalyptic fantasy was awesome! I hope m...The post-apocalyptic fantasy was awesome! I hope more writers pick up the genre. I haven't read Maria's Inside Out books yet (though I have the first one). I'm curious how they compare with her fantasy books. Hope you enjoy!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-5955900149701940202012-01-19T10:19:08.369-05:002012-01-19T10:19:08.369-05:00I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! :DI hope you enjoy it as much as I did! :DSmall Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-20054959605972706802012-01-19T10:18:39.916-05:002012-01-19T10:18:39.916-05:00The flowers are so awesome! I didn't see it co...The flowers are so awesome! I didn't see it coming at all either. <br /><br />I had trouble getting over Kerrick's jerk-ness too. I <i>wanted</i> to love him, but he did make it hard at points.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-71768942130086008132012-01-19T10:17:18.461-05:002012-01-19T10:17:18.461-05:00Ha, yes, great minds! :D I'm glad to see I was...Ha, yes, great minds! :D I'm glad to see I wasn't alone with that. The modern speech pulled me out of the story a little. I did love the tension of their romance.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-11737896361460240832012-01-19T10:16:13.357-05:002012-01-19T10:16:13.357-05:00Haha, yes! I had to finally go to sleep and tear m...Haha, yes! I had to finally go to sleep and tear myself away. She is very clever with those chapter cliffhangers.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-53669894638004322122012-01-19T10:15:24.715-05:002012-01-19T10:15:24.715-05:00I couldn't help but compare (and hope!), but t...I couldn't help but compare (and hope!), but the story of Touch of Power can more than stand on its own. :)Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-77711581653221109092012-01-19T10:14:39.592-05:002012-01-19T10:14:39.592-05:00Thank you! I've only read two of her books, bu...Thank you! I've only read two of her books, but I love them both!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-7334364533087288402012-01-19T02:44:07.374-05:002012-01-19T02:44:07.374-05:00I still have yet to read a Snyder book, but your e...I still have yet to read a Snyder book, but your enthusiasm is catching & makes me think I need to make reading something by her a priority :) I have a lot of friends who LOVE her stuff, so I will definitely have to make a point to read her soon!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895603279815878376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-44723267055152199122012-01-18T23:19:13.444-05:002012-01-18T23:19:13.444-05:00"This book is like potato chips. Or popcorn. ..."This book is like potato chips. Or popcorn. Or cookies. What I mean is, you can't stop at just one and even with the best intentions of eating just a few, you'll soon realize you've scarfed down the entire container and you're still looking for more." That's me! Lol. <br /><br />I still need to read The Poison Study series but everyone seems to love it so that has been in my TBR pile for awhile. This one sounds maybe not as good (but still terrific) and since I've never read a post-apocalyptic fantasy but love fantasy, I'm adding it to my wishlist. Snyder's world-building seems fantastic!A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.com