tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post7056282448819478123..comments2024-03-22T14:57:23.688-04:00Comments on Do You Dog-ear?: Mini Reviews [33]Lindsi http://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-88258946072417804282019-10-02T13:11:07.300-04:002019-10-02T13:11:07.300-04:00I think The Poet X is my favorite of her two books...I think The Poet X is my favorite of her two books, but both were incredible reads. I just really enjoyed the slam poetry aspect of the first book! Did you read or listen to her books? Her narrations are fantastic. :)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-78334300038865577672019-10-02T06:45:10.649-04:002019-10-02T06:45:10.649-04:00Yes, I totally agree about With the Fire on High. ...Yes, I totally agree about With the Fire on High. It's definitely in my top three, if not top two so far this year! 👍✨La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-10134320245810568202019-09-29T20:18:32.144-04:002019-09-29T20:18:32.144-04:00Will do! Will do! Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-35176610081809959822019-09-27T23:32:29.916-04:002019-09-27T23:32:29.916-04:00I think you'll like Stoker and Holmes, and if ...I think you'll like Stoker and Holmes, and if you ever decide to read the Gardella series let me know and maybe I will too. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-47429374050140611842019-09-27T23:07:33.739-04:002019-09-27T23:07:33.739-04:00To clarify... no one is married in Bringing Down t...To clarify... no one is married in Bringing Down the Duke, haha! My response was all over the place. ;)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-61449630332615812142019-09-27T23:06:50.299-04:002019-09-27T23:06:50.299-04:00I'm all for women breaking the glass ceiling, ...I'm all for women breaking the glass ceiling, but it wasn't really a focal point in this book. We see how society gets in the way of what she wants, but not really her fighting against it. Have you read Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore?? Fantastic read! The love interest being married was icky. I don't know how you get around that, especially since he has children with her. <br /><br />With the Fire on High is a remarkable read! I highly recommend it! <3Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-70509845882586843852019-09-27T05:29:50.047-04:002019-09-27T05:29:50.047-04:00A Study in Scarlet Women sounds like it would have...A Study in Scarlet Women sounds like it would have been perfect for me, I like historical fiction where women push against that glass ceiling but what's up with that romance! That's so disappointing. Her love interested didn't need to be married with a family, that's a peeve of mine in books. <br /><br />I had no idea that The Fire on High was about a young mother, even keener to read it now. It's something we don't often see in young adult. Wonderful reviews Linds, really enjoyed them. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-43441692486650810142019-09-26T10:14:15.259-04:002019-09-26T10:14:15.259-04:00I really liked the idea of a female Sherlock solvi...I really liked the idea of a female Sherlock solving mysteries! I hate that she has to hide her identity though, and her love interest is frustrating. You're right... the only way to really solve that issue is to kill her off, but they have children together, so I wouldn't want that to happen. It's way too complicated for my liking. Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-78693829208988547742019-09-26T10:12:55.073-04:002019-09-26T10:12:55.073-04:00Have you read anything by Acevedo? I love her book...Have you read anything by Acevedo? I love her books -- especially the audio! I'd also heard really good things about A Study in Scarlet Women, which is what initially piqued my interest regarding the series. Unfortunately, it wasn't a great fit.Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-20403835093802221522019-09-26T10:11:28.329-04:002019-09-26T10:11:28.329-04:00Yes! It is amazing! Have you read The Poet X?Yes! It is amazing! Have you read The Poet X?Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-76430261378698031782019-09-26T10:11:14.057-04:002019-09-26T10:11:14.057-04:00If I'm listening to an audiobook, the slow pac...If I'm listening to an audiobook, the slow pace doesn't bother me as much, but it was really noticeable in this one. I think it was because a lot of the information felt unnecessary, unless the author was building for future books. Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-72719582082736329622019-09-26T10:10:07.708-04:002019-09-26T10:10:07.708-04:00I enjoyed the audiobook. I think the narrator did ...I enjoyed the audiobook. I think the narrator did a lovely job with the story! It was just a tad to slow for me, and the time period makes me want to slap people. Yes, her romantic interest being married was a big turn-off for me as well. It made everything feel icky, especially since he also has children. <br /><br />Acevedo is an amazing author and narrator! I highly recommend her books! :)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-24142831269398832372019-09-26T06:57:42.215-04:002019-09-26T06:57:42.215-04:00I'm not much of a mystery lover and it's b...I'm not much of a mystery lover and it's been ages since I read a historical but I am curious about A Study In Scarlet Women! I think my heart would break over the romantic connection being married though... The only simple way to resolve it is to kill off the wife with some random illness! Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-42909562512129143902019-09-24T22:07:25.247-04:002019-09-24T22:07:25.247-04:00I've heard really good things about Sherry Tho...I've heard really good things about Sherry Thomas so I'd be interested to read that one, although I can definitely understand your issues with it. I'm glad you enjoyed With the Fire on High so much!Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10715236765292209452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-3074137380802573542019-09-24T20:09:28.353-04:002019-09-24T20:09:28.353-04:00With the Fire on High sounds amazing. I definitely...With the Fire on High sounds amazing. I definitely want to read that one!Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-65289265201720895252019-09-24T18:47:17.212-04:002019-09-24T18:47:17.212-04:00It's been ages since I've read anything wi...It's been ages since I've read anything with a steampunk vibe! I really want to re-read The Girl in the Steal Corset. I don't remember much about it... only that someone called her Treasure. I added the Stocker and Holmes series to my TBR, and I'll check our Kristen's review of the vampire series. Thanks! :)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-25927720019059143652019-09-24T16:44:12.527-04:002019-09-24T16:44:12.527-04:00This one's more YA but the Stoker and Holmes s...This one's more YA but the Stoker and Holmes series by Colleen Gleason (she also writes a vampire hunters series that's more adult/ urban fantasy). But here's a link to the first Stoker & Holmes, which I liked. <br /><br />https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17084242-the-clockwork-scarab<br /><br />The Holmes is the niece of Sherlock in this series. <br /><br />Also if I remember right Kristen at Metaphors has reviewed the Gardella Vampire Hunter series, which is her more UF one. Stoker & Holmes are more steampunkish. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-34498459837985238812019-09-24T16:12:17.813-04:002019-09-24T16:12:17.813-04:00I don't like a slow story. It throws off the f...I don't like a slow story. It throws off the flow if the book if I find myself bored.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-6734045862908426302019-09-24T16:06:47.443-04:002019-09-24T16:06:47.443-04:00I am sorry that you had a few issues with A Study ...I am sorry that you had a few issues with A Study in Scarlet Women. I haven't had the chance to read it yet but the audiobook is in my Audible account just waiting for its turn. I don't like the fact that her romantic interest is married though. With the Fire on High sounds amazing. I haven't had the chance to read this author yet but it sounds like I should try to fit this one in.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-63355491725959628292019-09-24T15:17:30.378-04:002019-09-24T15:17:30.378-04:00I guess it wasn't memorable for you... ;)I guess it wasn't memorable for you... ;)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-6714919354991039792019-09-24T15:17:14.578-04:002019-09-24T15:17:14.578-04:00I almost didn't finish A Study in Scarlet Wome...I almost didn't finish A Study in Scarlet Women, but I was listening to the audiobook. I tend to get lost in those, or just let them play, while I'm cleaning or working around the house. It ended up being okay, but I was frustrated with the setting and disliked the difficulties of the romance. <br /><br />Loved The Poet X! Acevedo is amazing. <3Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-71895101480806942012019-09-24T15:15:54.851-04:002019-09-24T15:15:54.851-04:00Yes! Yes! Yes! I will automatically buy whatever A...Yes! Yes! Yes! I will automatically buy whatever Acevedo writes (and then likely wait and listen to the audio). ;)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-21720617747414531392019-09-24T15:15:17.041-04:002019-09-24T15:15:17.041-04:00Yes! You must!! You listen to a lot of audiobooks,...Yes! You must!! You listen to a lot of audiobooks, right? Hers are amazing! <3Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-84447199194128115592019-09-24T15:14:14.029-04:002019-09-24T15:14:14.029-04:00I don't think I've ever read historical fi...I don't think I've ever read historical fiction with a paranormal twist! Any suggestions? I really like the covers too, which is what initially drew my attention to this series. Later when I learned it was about a female Sherlock, I knew I had to at least try the first book. I don't like problematic romances... haha! I want them to be simple and steamy. ;)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-58950284516185526692019-09-24T15:09:19.000-04:002019-09-24T15:09:19.000-04:00I've heard they do get better as the series pr...I've heard they do get better as the series progresses, but I have a feeling I'll remain annoyed with the romance and setting. Women were treated so poorly in the past, and it's endlessly frustrating. If you like historical fiction with some mystery, try this!Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.com