tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post7569935637108222682..comments2024-03-28T02:25:35.338-04:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura LondSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-14593227792322803732011-09-16T22:09:10.363-04:002011-09-16T22:09:10.363-04:00T.B., Glad I’m not the only one who saw the word “...T.B., Glad I’m not the only one who saw the word “sparkling” and thought, “Yes please!” :P Do you know Vivian Vande Velde’s kind of dry humor? That’s what I think this book has in common. The voice of the narrator is great and has a very similar sense of humor. I hope you like it!<br /><br />Pica, I hope you like it! I can see you liking it given your tastes. :)<br /><br />Alex, Lord Arkus kind of reminded me of a Disney villain…but with more heart. I think you’ll like it!<br /><br />Nic, It is a feel good book. It is fantasy and more MG, but I think you might like it.<br /><br />Bookworm1858, It’s very funny. Lord Arkus totally doesn’t hold back with the snarkiness and blunt honesty about his villainy. I hope you like it!<br /><br />Rummanah, The messages are pretty obvious, but I think Lord Arkus and the plot are so strong that they don’t get overwhelmed. I was surprised at how much was in such a short book too! I hope you like it :)<br /><br />A Canadian Girl, Thank you for your review which helped motivate me to read it! I’m so glad I did. There will be a sequel!<br /><br />Heather, Thanks for recommending it to your library! I think you’d like it, too. :)<br /><br />Jen, Fablehaven is on my list! I have the first book stashed…somewhere :P I hope you like this one!<br /><br />Alyssa, I hope you like it! <br /><br />Lord Arkus, Wonderful news! <br /><br />Gina, There will be more! Thank you so much for your review :DSmall Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-17438483353590058252011-09-16T16:46:54.854-04:002011-09-16T16:46:54.854-04:00This is so awesome, I'm glad you liked this on...This is so awesome, I'm glad you liked this one as much as I did. What a great review. You have summed up my thoughts exactly! :-) I'm with you, I hope there is more...Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-58051564480723271872011-09-15T15:50:03.504-04:002011-09-15T15:50:03.504-04:00Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,
How nice to have stum...Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,<br /><br />How nice to have stumbled across this discussion of my adventures. Snarky, yes, that I am...<br /><br />Anyway, I just wanted to stop by and confirm that I indeed plan to release a sequel this coming October. It will be titled My Royal Pain Quest.<br /><br />All the best,<br />Lord ArkusLord Arkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265024779901544731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-48961438939633610512011-09-14T11:14:40.820-04:002011-09-14T11:14:40.820-04:00Only 164 pages and packed with this much greatness...Only 164 pages and packed with this much greatness? I've gotta read it!Alyssa Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05619379952262450970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-73736890886489739792011-09-13T23:50:17.706-04:002011-09-13T23:50:17.706-04:00It sounds like a cute little story. I enjoy readi...It sounds like a cute little story. I enjoy reading a little MG every so often. Fablehaven was an awesome series. I really do love fairy tales. I'm going to have to look this one up!<br /><br />Jen<br /><a href="http://intheclosetbibliophile.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">In the Closet With a Bibliophile</a>Jen (@ Jens Book Closet)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02339586413882184139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-14503709148227043132011-09-13T22:47:55.217-04:002011-09-13T22:47:55.217-04:00Another great one to add to the list. I'll re...Another great one to add to the list. I'll recommend this one to the librarian at school for sure! I can tell how much you love this one!<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-34965351422880947722011-09-13T17:19:40.836-04:002011-09-13T17:19:40.836-04:00Yay, so glad you loved this one! I'm hoping th...Yay, so glad you loved this one! I'm hoping that there's going to be a sequel too. I can always use a few more laughs.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-39737942896073607202011-09-13T13:04:44.664-04:002011-09-13T13:04:44.664-04:00I love snarky characters and this Lord Arkus sound...I love snarky characters and this Lord Arkus sounds delightful. Stories with heart that don't hit the reader over the head with messages repeatedly sounds like my cup of tea. I'm really surprised this one is only 164 pgs! Looking forward to reading this one. Thanks for the recommendation and great review, Small!Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-53188267384405416022011-09-13T10:21:10.648-04:002011-09-13T10:21:10.648-04:00I do love me some snarkiness and this sounds hilar...I do love me some snarkiness and this sounds hilarious; I wasn't familiar with this book before but I'm definitely intrigued now.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-84925049281906336892011-09-13T07:40:21.256-04:002011-09-13T07:40:21.256-04:00Oh this sounds like such a feel good read and some...Oh this sounds like such a feel good read and sometimes it feels like there isn't enough of them out there. Even though fantasy is not my thing you have got me thinking maybe about this book. Awesome review again Small :)Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-5470529386749085162011-09-13T01:10:52.655-04:002011-09-13T01:10:52.655-04:00I remember you mentioning this book before, and I ...I remember you mentioning this book before, and I sort of wanted to read it ever since.<br /><br />I'm so glad it turned out so great! I sort of love villains in a way, so I think I'm going to love this. <br /><br />:D <br /><br />Awesome review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-69993864855501774722011-09-13T00:43:42.112-04:002011-09-13T00:43:42.112-04:00This sounds wonderful - I've put it at the top...This sounds wonderful - I've put it at the top of my TBR, for whenever I get around to buying books again. I was hooked by the summary, and so I'm so glad you liked it. I'm definitely going to get my hands on a copy of this book. Thanks, Small!<br /><br />T.B. I totally agree! And I love Heir Apparent too! I reread it last week, and will be posting a review on my blog, <a href="http://picareads.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Pica Reads</a>, within the next week.Picahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17801407628694385946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-1698577433720252942011-09-13T00:11:00.337-04:002011-09-13T00:11:00.337-04:00The blurb hooked me right then and there! Haha, I...The blurb hooked me right then and there! Haha, I love all the sparkling that's mentioned ;) I loved Vivian Vande Velde's book, Heir Apparent, so if you recommend this one for fans of that one, then count me in! I really like how this book touches on deeper messages, and that probably has a great impact on younger audiences. Plus, there's illustrations! How much better can the deal get? Fantastic review, Smalls!T.B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12326693692811570135noreply@blogger.com