tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post3236227754188318949..comments2023-10-25T04:17:22.699-04:00Comments on Fantasy Cafe: Review of ArchangelKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700004253248186101noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-84517914363094432372009-08-02T21:21:30.513-04:002009-08-02T21:21:30.513-04:00Thank you :) I'm almost halfway through - havi...Thank you :) I'm almost halfway through - having issues finding time to read at present!oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-55031605232761330602009-07-31T00:16:33.733-04:002009-07-31T00:16:33.733-04:00Orannia - I'm glad you're going to review ...Orannia - I'm glad you're going to review <i>The Mirador</i>; I really enjoyed your reviews of the first two books. That one was my favorite after <i>The Virtu</i>.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700004253248186101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-77565392748642625492009-07-29T23:38:59.339-04:002009-07-29T23:38:59.339-04:00I agree. Mildmay has the most amazing insights!
A...I agree. Mildmay has the most amazing insights!<br /><br />And I'm still loving Felix :)<br /><br />Oh, and I figured since I'd already reviewed the first two books I'd give The Mirador a go. There is definitely far more intrigue and machinations going on in this book...I like :)oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-5812062241640496032009-07-29T20:00:29.356-04:002009-07-29T20:00:29.356-04:00Orannia - Glad you are enjoying The Mirador! Pers...Orannia - Glad you are enjoying <i>The Mirador</i>! Personally, I liked Mehitabel well enough but didn't find her nearly as compelling as Felix or Mildmay.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700004253248186101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-30587984227688886592009-07-28T22:45:22.347-04:002009-07-28T22:45:22.347-04:00*grin* That makes sense. I have the opposite probl...*grin* That makes sense. I have the opposite problem. Since I borrow so many books from the library, books that I purchase are usually way down the list (since I don't have to return them)...and this is why I borrowed The Mirador from the library, even though I now have my own copy *happy dance*<br /><br />As for The Mirador itself...I'm only about 40 pages in and I love it! When I realised that we would get Mehitabel's POV I was a little confused, but I'm just loving her dry sense of humour. She's a real chameleon, isn't she...oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-31278439427890235842009-07-28T21:40:51.546-04:002009-07-28T21:40:51.546-04:00Orannia - That's why I try to buy my books - o...Orannia - That's why I try to buy my books - otherwise I'll never keep putting off the keepers that I've already read for books not yet read. It's probably odd reasoning since I wouldn't really need to buy books I'd already read until I was planning to read them again, but what can I say, I'm a collector. I'd like to read the rest of this series too.<br /><br />How do you like <i>The Mirador</i> so far? I liked that one a lot, although I still preferred the previous book.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700004253248186101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-51417263080974233842009-07-28T02:10:24.491-04:002009-07-28T02:10:24.491-04:00Oh, and I forgot to say - I've just starting r...Oh, and I forgot to say - I've just starting reading The Mirador :)oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-78280274479284730562009-07-28T02:05:04.554-04:002009-07-28T02:05:04.554-04:00Thank you Kristen! I haven't read this book fo...Thank you Kristen! I haven't read this book for quite a few years now (a friend recommended to me and it's been on my 'keeper - must buy' list for what feels like ages! I think I'd like to read it again, because I never read the whole series.<br /><br />Ohhh, and I know Ana will be reviewing Megan Whalen Turner's books this week so I'm looking forward to learning about The Thief :)oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-53802181403850093462009-07-26T23:17:14.359-04:002009-07-26T23:17:14.359-04:00Nephtis - I'm much more intrigued by Jovah'...Nephtis - I'm much more intrigued by <i>Jovah's Angel</i> now since I'm very intrigued by the scifi parts of the world. The premise sounds interesting, too. And thanks to you, too, since you also recommended this book to me.<br /><br />Angiegirl - Yes, I've ordered <i>The Thief</i>! I don't know how long it will take to get here but I'm waiting impatiently...Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700004253248186101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-55222775537311460652009-07-26T23:08:20.655-04:002009-07-26T23:08:20.655-04:00Kristen, you're welcome! I know what you mean,...Kristen, you're welcome! I know what you mean, too. By the end Josiah is right. It's time for Rachel to acknowledge what Gabriel's done for her. I really enjoyed Josiah and Naomi admonishing her. It was time. <br /><br />You got THE THIEF!?!! *confetti* Can't wait to hear what you think.Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-45428729357119024122009-07-26T22:44:38.401-04:002009-07-26T22:44:38.401-04:00Joe, I felt that way about Jovah's Angel, had ...Joe, I felt that way about <i>Jovah's Angel</i>, had zero interest in reading it, finally did about 2 years after <i>Archangel</i>, and found it surprisingly very nice. It's less romancy and explores the scifi elements of the world more. The premise is - God stops answering prayers.Nephtisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-48966703635019435832009-07-26T17:26:38.607-04:002009-07-26T17:26:38.607-04:00Donna - If you read Archangel, I hope you like it!...Donna - If you read <i>Archangel</i>, I hope you like it! I've also heard good things about Shinn's <i>Summers at Castle Auburn</i> and would like to read that one.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700004253248186101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-41071888206597831322009-07-26T15:32:06.922-04:002009-07-26T15:32:06.922-04:00Nice review, I have heard of Sharon Shinn but I ha...Nice review, I have heard of Sharon Shinn but I haven't read anything by her yet. I'm going to keep this book in mind. Thanks!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03061871980467053554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-15335170472920926112009-07-26T15:27:29.258-04:002009-07-26T15:27:29.258-04:00Angiegirl - Thank you! And thanks also for recomm...Angiegirl - Thank you! And thanks also for recommending this book when I was looking for books to read on the plane. It was an easy book to get into and keep reading.<br /><br />Toward the beginning I thought Rachel and Gabriel were about equally impossible and stubborn, but toward the end it seemed like Gabriel was the only one trying. I did love Gabriel a lot.<br /><br />Shinn's worldbuilding is awesome and I am so glad to hear the other books explore more of the history of the world! I'm very curious to learn more about it.<br /><br />Oh, and I did end up ordering Megan Whalen Turner's <i>The Thief</i> last night. :)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700004253248186101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-57367233172834316122009-07-26T14:12:36.860-04:002009-07-26T14:12:36.860-04:00Wonderful review, Kristen! I'm biased because ...Wonderful review, Kristen! I'm biased because this is one of my favorite books, but I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I know a lot of readers hate Rachel, and I know she is impossibly stubborn, but (as much as I love him) I think Gabriel is impossible at times as well. I think I have a soft spot for fiery, stubborn characters and so I will always love Rachel for her fierceness and her loyalty. <br /><br />Shinn's worldbuilding is awesome and I do recommend the rest of the series. I liked each of them as she explores more of the history of their world.Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-46199756532581592072009-07-26T11:37:38.898-04:002009-07-26T11:37:38.898-04:00Joe - I usually hear Archangel is the best book in...Joe - I usually hear <i>Archangel</i> is the best book in the series, so I was a little unsure about reading the next one at first too. But I decided I'm interested enough in finding out more about Samaria that I'll read <i>Jovah's Angel</i>.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700004253248186101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5146259764837045872.post-49034628671632365232009-07-26T10:15:09.339-04:002009-07-26T10:15:09.339-04:00I've always liked this book. Read it first as...I've always liked this book. Read it first as a teenager and again a couple years ago. <br /><br />And yet, I haven't been able to muster up enough interest in reading Jovah's Angel - despite my enjoyment of Archangel.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094675116398769415noreply@blogger.com