tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post738378472279094255..comments2024-03-28T16:51:25.965+01:00Comments on Offbeat YA: Taste the Books: Review Morsels #12 Lauren Karcz, Rin Chupeco, Amelinda BérubéRoberta R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-9187279785042850802019-05-15T21:12:52.727+02:002019-05-15T21:12:52.727+02:00TDBTI was a bit underwhelming...especially compare...TDBTI was a bit underwhelming...especially compared to how promising and exciting it sounded. I hope you'll manage to read TGOUG one day because it's top-notch magical realism, and at the same time a great coming-of-age story that doesn't need the mandatory romance, and I have a feeling you would love it!Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-6641626814933882092019-05-15T19:20:14.207+02:002019-05-15T19:20:14.207+02:00I'm sad to see you didn't love The Dark Be...I'm sad to see you didn't love The Dark Beneath the Ice - though three stars is not necessary a BAD rating, I know. That was one of my most awaited novels last year, but when I read a preview of it on Amazon, it really didn't impress me. :| The writing felt unpolished and the story did not grab my attention at all. I think your mini review has just convinced me it is not for me. As Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813427718618609226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-69116473599249801132019-05-09T22:09:19.645+02:002019-05-09T22:09:19.645+02:00LOL, you know me so well.
It's interesting th...LOL, you know me so well.<br /><br />It's interesting that you would choose graphic horror over atmospheric. I thought it would be easier to like the non-graphic stuff when one isn't into horror.Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-4030960634081887962019-05-09T14:06:52.226+02:002019-05-09T14:06:52.226+02:00I was just thinking that your Gallery review is un...I was just thinking that your Gallery review is uncharacteristically vague when you mentioned it yourself ahahaha. You still managed to pique my interest though! I actually started TGFW sometime back but never got around to it again- the writing didn't really appeal to me, I'm not sure why but maybe it has something to with what you mentioned about the horror being more atmospheric than Ruzaika @ Wordy & Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622559256241751912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-13414016197511529302019-05-07T16:12:24.113+02:002019-05-07T16:12:24.113+02:00It's weird. I mean, maybe they're just jad...It's weird. I mean, maybe they're just jaded, but you have read/watched lots of horror and you aren't...Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-52345786661961521792019-05-06T16:50:54.224+02:002019-05-06T16:50:54.224+02:00A lot of American horror remakes are, yeah. They p...A lot of American horror remakes are, yeah. They pay zero homage to their source material. That's one of the things I love about this duology! It's #ownvoices with actual Japanese culture and characters.<br /><br />Incidentally, my horror group is reading it this month, and they don't seem impressed. I don't understand. 😕 I don't think they care about representation or ghost Carrie (brightbeautifulthings)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05148269404370808872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-76620817553804679332019-05-06T15:04:01.247+02:002019-05-06T15:04:01.247+02:00Not an open-open ending...it's more like, you ...Not an open-open ending...it's more like, you get a feel of what will come next, but it's not spelled out. It's a hopeful ending, no worries! 😉Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-25062050385923495332019-05-06T15:01:34.028+02:002019-05-06T15:01:34.028+02:00I'm sure you will love Gallery!
Ha, so The Ri...I'm sure you will love Gallery!<br /><br />Ha, so The Ring was...predatory? Why am I not surprised 🙄. At least the series is #ownvoices...Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-70027448743792348282019-05-05T02:15:34.877+02:002019-05-05T02:15:34.877+02:00I am pretty sure I have a copy of Gallery, and I m...I am pretty sure I have a copy of Gallery, and I may have to pick it up one of these days, even if you hint at a bit of an open ending (hate those). Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-1921449926064235992019-05-04T20:43:43.540+02:002019-05-04T20:43:43.540+02:00I'm really looking forward to reading The Gall...I'm really looking forward to reading The Gallery of Unfinished Girls once it's out in paperback. And you already know I love the other two! Sorry to hear The Dark Beneath the Ice wasn't more to your liking though. I had high hopes for it.<br /><br />There are definitely similarities to TGFTW and The Ring since they both deal with the ghosts of girls who died in wells and are pulling Carrie (brightbeautifulthings)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05148269404370808872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-40300900408339788762019-05-03T13:35:55.219+02:002019-05-03T13:35:55.219+02:00Awww, yeah, that poor soul of yours. What a pity �...Awww, yeah, that poor soul of yours. What a pity 😜.<br /><br />It's actually afternoon, because I still have no connection at home, and I came to work WELL BEFORE MY TIME in order to steal some internet. But I appreciate your imploding at any hour 😘.<br /><br />The Bone Witch...eh...I'm so wary of high fantasy, you know that. I know you loved that series, but you are a fantasy fan, Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-30843662736774457182019-05-03T13:26:20.763+02:002019-05-03T13:26:20.763+02:00It's VERY good. I probably failed at letting p...It's VERY good. I probably failed at letting people know what it's really about, but it's just one of those books. I hope to do better when I write a full review eventually!<br /><br />Um...you posted my blog link instead of yours LOL. At least I know fully well where to find you! 😉 Though I can't blog-hop these days due to my broken modem. I'm still taking advantage of my Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-7057204816621397532019-05-03T04:06:25.397+02:002019-05-03T04:06:25.397+02:00GOOD MORNING ROBERTA I AM IMPLODING ON YOUR DAY WI...GOOD MORNING ROBERTA I AM IMPLODING ON YOUR DAY WITH CAPS AND A COMMENT (but of course). You got me all excited for a second thinking HEY ROBERTA READ THE BONE WITCH MAYBE but nope, not at all, though I've got to admit I'm planning on reading The Girl from the Well EVENTUALLY, just not now. And only because my pour soul is getting squished by other books.Sophia @ Bookwyrming Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649156623055831699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-91317574393179244362019-05-02T19:55:37.770+02:002019-05-02T19:55:37.770+02:00Minis!! You know I LOVE them lol
The Gallery of U...Minis!! You know I LOVE them lol<br /><br />The Gallery of Unfinished Girls is one I've had my eye on for awhile. <br /><br />http://offbeat-ya.blogspot.com/Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-90356005126937389322019-05-02T16:25:50.081+02:002019-05-02T16:25:50.081+02:00I haven't seen The Ring, but the other reviews...I haven't seen The Ring, but the other reviews on GR mention it. I think it inspired the series (or its first installment at least) somehow.<br /><br />Thank you!Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-44251690963271871872019-05-02T06:14:49.772+02:002019-05-02T06:14:49.772+02:00The Girl from the Well looks like girl from The Ri...The Girl from the Well looks like girl from The Ring. Any similarities between the two? I'm not a fan of scary horror books, so that one probably wouldn't be for me, haha. I really like the cover for The Dark Beneath the Ice! I'm also glad the author handles sensitive topics well. Love the minis! <3<br /><br /><a href="http://www.doyoudog-ear.com/" rel="nofollow">Lindsi @ Do You Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.com