tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post1878387539279922001..comments2024-03-22T14:57:23.688-04:00Comments on Do You Dog-ear?: Descendant of the Crane by Joan He Lindsi http://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-66275273960780826172019-04-29T15:09:28.444-04:002019-04-29T15:09:28.444-04:00Yay! I hope you have a chance to read it soon, and...Yay! I hope you have a chance to read it soon, and that you love it as much as I did. <3Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-60107243921795652992019-04-29T15:09:06.486-04:002019-04-29T15:09:06.486-04:00There was some resolution at the end, but there...There was some resolution at the end, but there's definitely room for more story. I hope we get a second book soon! :)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-45491612838634558062019-04-29T01:46:40.879-04:002019-04-29T01:46:40.879-04:00This was not on my radar, but you've put it th...This was not on my radar, but you've put it there. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 👍✨La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-12077544825867400582019-04-28T18:04:51.110-04:002019-04-28T18:04:51.110-04:00Never heard of this book. Happy it was a winner fo...Never heard of this book. Happy it was a winner for you and you get a sequelJoLee @ Wickedly Delicious Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03968090231849653847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-71046463057358306152019-04-28T15:14:17.394-04:002019-04-28T15:14:17.394-04:00I hope you love it as much as I did! <3I hope you love it as much as I did! <3Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-33930809903949411222019-04-27T15:37:00.147-04:002019-04-27T15:37:00.147-04:00I've had my eye on this book for a while now! ...I've had my eye on this book for a while now! I seriously can't wait to read it! Great review!! =)Kendra Stegemollerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545687513780296168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-82991290451681526242019-04-27T13:29:19.011-04:002019-04-27T13:29:19.011-04:00I love character-driven books, and this one defini...I love character-driven books, and this one definitely is. They have both internal and external struggles, and it was interesting to see how different people choice to deal with them. Hesina wanted to protect her people, and also save innocent lives. She had a hard time balancing between the two, but her heart was always in the right place. There are a lot of unexpected twists, too. People that had been planning things for AGES, suddenly make their move, and it really rocks the story. I think it'll be one you enjoy! :)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-54000628406142587152019-04-27T13:27:20.182-04:002019-04-27T13:27:20.182-04:00They're characters that really stick with you!...They're characters that really stick with you! I heard the author wants to write companion novels that further the story, but don't follow the same characters. This makes me so sad! I really enjoyed Hesina's perspective, and I had hoped to learn more about her father's past and Akira. However, I can see how other perspectives would be really interesting, and offer an opportunity to learn more about the other characters. They're all great! :)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-67285651666729358202019-04-27T12:43:57.572-04:002019-04-27T12:43:57.572-04:00Game of Thrones* ;)Game of Thrones* ;)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-8420783117789249682019-04-27T12:43:37.333-04:002019-04-27T12:43:37.333-04:00Hmm -- I didn't really get Game of Throne vibe...Hmm -- I didn't really get Game of Throne vibes. It's more about one countries turmoil with a single potential outside conflict. Hesina is struggling with her new position, and she's learning to trust very few people. Everyone is self-serving, even if it means sacrificing innocent people. She's torn between doing what's right, and doing what's best for her people as a majority. It's a very compelling read, and it definitely made me thing. There were no easy solutions, despite how hard she worked to find something that helped everyone. I think you'll love it!Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-16493983477992227952019-04-26T20:42:11.159-04:002019-04-26T20:42:11.159-04:00Oh YAY I am so glad to see your review! While I ha...Oh YAY I am so glad to see your review! While I have heard a ton of buzz about it, I haven't really seen any actual reviews! And that you loved it makes me want to read it immediately- especially because the characters are such a strength! And that the whole thing feels so unique! Definitely need to get this ASAP! Great review, so happy it was such a win for you! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-90560236346856496042019-04-26T19:43:05.477-04:002019-04-26T19:43:05.477-04:00Descendant of the Crane is on my TBR list. I'm...Descendant of the Crane is on my TBR list. I'm so glad to hear that you loved this one so much and that the characters are so compelling. Tt's fantastic that they were on your mind so much after finishing the book :)Crystal @ Lost in Storylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345599133841390127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-82926115826383804802019-04-26T07:28:46.710-04:002019-04-26T07:28:46.710-04:00I've been curious about this one since it'...I've been curious about this one since it's being marketed as an Asian inspired Game of Thrones. That's massive hype to live up to so thrilled you've loved it Linds. I love me some flawed and morally grey characters and even the relationships sound incredibly intricate. That cover is absolutely stunning! Beautiful review Linds, really enjoyed it. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-87441191554626512822019-04-25T11:55:49.561-04:002019-04-25T11:55:49.561-04:00Yay! I hope you have a chance to read it soon. :)Yay! I hope you have a chance to read it soon. :)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-35876619662838652412019-04-25T11:54:04.453-04:002019-04-25T11:54:04.453-04:00The cover is amazing! It also really fits the stor...The cover is amazing! It also really fits the story, which I love. I also like that the title is relevant and clever. I think you'd enjoy this one, Karen. <3Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-66846594661043562532019-04-25T11:53:18.159-04:002019-04-25T11:53:18.159-04:00The characters were my favorite part of the story....The characters were my favorite part of the story. They were very well-written and complex, and each struggling with their own problems. I cannot wait to see what the author does next! On Goodreads she mentioned writing companion novels that continued the story, but through someone else's perspective. Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-43665563801598962332019-04-25T11:52:17.482-04:002019-04-25T11:52:17.482-04:00Thanks! It was really great. You should try it, ev...Thanks! It was really great. You should try it, even though it's not the steamy romance your normally read. ;) It's definitely a slow-burn romance, but it makes sense given their positions. <3Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-19600489440684900362019-04-24T20:55:21.949-04:002019-04-24T20:55:21.949-04:00Eek, so glad you liked it! Definitely adding to my...Eek, so glad you liked it! Definitely adding to my TBR!!NoelWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127138061773871157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-3780882490110749932019-04-24T15:28:11.695-04:002019-04-24T15:28:11.695-04:00That cover is GORGEOUS! I'm glad it was just a...That cover is GORGEOUS! I'm glad it was just as good inside the pages!<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @ For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-3044175225305366542019-04-24T13:54:04.423-04:002019-04-24T13:54:04.423-04:00I have heard so many great things about Descendant...I have heard so many great things about Descendant of the Crane, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed this book so much! <3 I'm so curious about this book, especially the characters and Caiyan and Lilian and Hesina's relationship, which sounds amazing :DMarie @ Drizzle and hurricane Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305855207183517613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-6360800015380554912019-04-24T13:14:45.895-04:002019-04-24T13:14:45.895-04:00What an interesting sounding story. Glad to hear y...What an interesting sounding story. Glad to hear you liked it.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-53952732328808065102019-04-24T10:21:04.542-04:002019-04-24T10:21:04.542-04:00I really loved it, so I hope it's not meh for ...I really loved it, so I hope it's not meh for you! I honestly reached a point where I just refused to put it down. The kiddos were already asleep for the night, and the only thing I had to lose was sleep, which I happily sacrificed. I'm already looking forward to reading this one again!<br /><br />I read somewhere that the author plans on writing companion novels that continue the story, but that are from someone else's perspective. I think that would be interesting, and I definitely want more! There's still so much left open at the end of this one, even though it mostly resolved itself. Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-18563641008652968412019-04-24T10:19:00.941-04:002019-04-24T10:19:00.941-04:00Me too! For example, Saving Meghan by D.J. Palmer ...Me too! For example, Saving Meghan by D.J. Palmer has an interesting story, but I disliked all of the characters. It made it hard for me to really enjoy the book, because I didn't feel very invested in what happened to people. A book needs awesome characters to support an awesome story, and character-driven stories are the best! <3Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-77192352496396334412019-04-24T10:17:13.938-04:002019-04-24T10:17:13.938-04:00They are definitely well-written and flawed, so I ...They are definitely well-written and flawed, so I hope your library has a copy. ;) Everyone is trying to do the right thing in their own way, with the exception of a few people that are just rotten, and it's interesting to see how their hopes and desires clash with others. They seem to have a common goal, but very different ways of achieving it.Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-60584972792775280372019-04-24T09:41:18.479-04:002019-04-24T09:41:18.479-04:00This is one that I've been hesitant to read. I...This is one that I've been hesitant to read. It looks interesting, but at the same time I feel almost meh about it.<br />Great review!<br /><br />Ash @ <a href="http://jennreneeread.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">JennRenee Read</a><br />Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15809467336527255681noreply@blogger.com