tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post9068605515316283928..comments2024-03-28T02:25:35.338-04:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarrySmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-12619789426077014332012-08-28T11:50:37.811-04:002012-08-28T11:50:37.811-04:00Initially this book lured me in, but then I remind...Initially this book lured me in, but then I reminded myself I don't really like issue books. So, I held back and didn't pull the trigger at NG. Then, I kept seeing reviews saying how awesome this one was, I got into it again went back on NG and ALMOST hit the request button. Boy, I'm sure glad I didn't. After reading your thorough review, I've decided this one is probably not for me.....Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-4230204277674710412012-08-27T11:08:45.917-04:002012-08-27T11:08:45.917-04:00Excellent review Small...:) You know I liked this ...Excellent review Small...:) You know I liked this book but I think I liked your review better, it pointed out the things that were iffy to me, that little awareness that said.....I read this story 3 books ago.......overall I liked the book but totally see what your saying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-57172129432452440542012-08-20T00:04:41.017-04:002012-08-20T00:04:41.017-04:00I keep going back and forth on this one - I'll...I keep going back and forth on this one - I'll read one review that has me pretty much convinced that I need to read it, and then the next moment I'll read another review that has me wondering why I would even consider it at all. I mean, it really isn't my kind of read in the slightest. But I am also eager to try new things, just to see if my tastes change, you know? Ugh, but I really can't deal with that many issues in one book either. Especially if they're followed by what is supposed to be a sexy scene - umm, no. <br /><br />Okay, I think I've made up my mind: I will skip this one but still keep open-minded for something similar to try out...Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-74465533052331901922012-08-17T18:01:59.403-04:002012-08-17T18:01:59.403-04:00I don't think I can deal with issues-overload....I don't think I can deal with issues-overload. I mean, if there was a selected amount of issues weaved in nicely (like Laurie Halse-Anderson style), then okay. But if it's overload? Nope. <br /><br />Loved your review! Dazzling Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995885360211848837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-67379679869131885262012-08-16T19:54:04.358-04:002012-08-16T19:54:04.358-04:00hehe I love finding other negative reviews when I ...hehe I love finding other negative reviews when I feel like I'm the only one not gushing over a book :P Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-69208459286595156682012-08-16T19:53:29.672-04:002012-08-16T19:53:29.672-04:00Sometimes predictability is so annoying, but somet...Sometimes predictability is so annoying, but sometimes it's like wearing a favorite comfy sweater :) I'm glad you enjoyed the book more than I did!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-5041652353008398712012-08-16T19:52:39.550-04:002012-08-16T19:52:39.550-04:00I do love alternative POVs, but only when they'...I do love alternative POVs, but only when they're done really well. Glad to hear I'm not alone with the siren/nymph thing (also, the nymph one especially made me think of Humbert in Lolita, which is just extra gross). <br /><br />Isn't that the best feeling in the world, when a book is super long, and yet you love it so much you wish it was longer? I'm glad you had that experience with this book. There's a companion novel?! You ALWAYS have the cool book news! Who is the main character in the companion novel? Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-82962233327846330912012-08-16T19:50:42.659-04:002012-08-16T19:50:42.659-04:00Thanks! I use that Who's Talking Test all the ...Thanks! I use that Who's Talking Test all the time. It's super helpful. :) I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the book!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-43725702821474385582012-08-16T19:49:52.566-04:002012-08-16T19:49:52.566-04:00I'm so NOT an issue book reader though, so I&#...I'm so NOT an issue book reader though, so I'd recommend taking my opinion with a grain of salt. For people who like issue books, I don't think they were as overwhelmed with the list of issues like I was. I hope you enjoy it!Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-22015883048992478712012-08-16T19:48:58.246-04:002012-08-16T19:48:58.246-04:00Ha! That is a good description of Noah. I didn'...Ha! That is a good description of Noah. I didn't think he was bad enough <i>in the right ways</i>. The ways he was bad were just BAD and were not attractive. Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-79835370431275571852012-08-15T23:40:51.382-04:002012-08-15T23:40:51.382-04:00Oh my gosh, I love this review! A couple of days a...Oh my gosh, I <b>love</b> this review! A couple of days ago I went looking for a more critical/non-gushy review of <i>Pushing the Limits</i>, but I couldn't find one for the life of me. <br /><br />I definitely agree with you on the "issues overload"—McGarry possibly went overboard there. And I do admit that the romance itself was slightly disappointing.<br /><br />Great review! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.Renae @ Respiring Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269581772628307546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-77682211796052393812012-08-15T12:53:07.561-04:002012-08-15T12:53:07.561-04:00Interesting, I liked the book a lot more but now t...Interesting, I liked the book a lot more but now that I think about it when I was writing the review I did treat it more as if it were Echo's Story and Noah and Echo's.<br /><br />I don't know why I liked it so much now that I read your review because the way you broke down things reminds me that it has quite a few things that I don't usually like. <br />Maybe it was the predictability thing. LOL<br /><br />Who knows, maybe it was the moment I read it or the mood I was in because I did like the book a whole heck of a lot. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-8545432558151412992012-08-15T11:47:14.306-04:002012-08-15T11:47:14.306-04:00I'm not a big fan of altering POVs either. Ye...I'm not a big fan of altering POVs either. Yes, I thought the siren/nymph thing got to the eye-rolling point as well. For me, I love issues books when I read contemporary more than the fluffy kind, so the issues won with me. I felt like it wasn't long enough, lol. I haven't decided about the companion novel yet because the character wasn't a favorite of mine. I loved seeing where we differed and agreed :)Bonnie @ A Backwards Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988547424004889874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-71166129593100941492012-08-15T09:56:01.446-04:002012-08-15T09:56:01.446-04:00Although I enjoyed the book slightly more than you...Although I enjoyed the book slightly more than you, your Who's Talking Test is grand. I have never thought of using that to distinguish between duel perspective books. The romance did catch me off guard. I wasn't expecting it to be so... sweet! Very thoughtful review. Thanks for sharing!gettinglostinwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13448906266726719211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-51869483647444030822012-08-15T01:28:28.995-04:002012-08-15T01:28:28.995-04:00Aw, sad you didn't like it that much. But look...Aw, sad you didn't like it that much. But looking at that loooong list of... it seems unpleasant to have all those issues running wild in the book. I'm waiting for my copy. I'll see if it suits me.Thanks for your review!Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010073497121681701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-18174935668953006572012-08-15T01:17:36.201-04:002012-08-15T01:17:36.201-04:00I liked this book more than you but I so agree abo...I liked this book more than you but I so agree about the list of issues. I tried to tackle some of them myself in my review but there just wasn't enough room. I'm also happy to not be the only person who doesn't just swoon for Noah-I feel like he's not "bad" enough for you but not "good" enough for me :)The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.com