tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post1903772720301251226..comments2024-03-28T03:41:09.958-04:00Comments on The Eater of Books!: Review: Vicarious by Paula StokesAlyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-8425411831150524702016-07-02T18:19:52.907-04:002016-07-02T18:19:52.907-04:00Ahh, good! Because I personally think she should g...Ahh, good! Because I personally think she should grovel! She was unfair to him... and I can understand why (through her eyes) but it really doesn't make her reaction/attitude/behavior better. *disappointed face*<br /><br />Hmm, that's good to know, about the beginning of book two. In many YA series, the next book in the series starts days or weeks after book one ends (rarely just minutes later). Which is fine, except with <i>this</i> book's ending, I'd be so pissed if the apology scene was lost in the transfer from book one to book two. Bleh! lol<br /><br />I can't wait to read book two, Paula! =)Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-15771116125376609842016-06-29T22:24:07.310-04:002016-06-29T22:24:07.310-04:00I think right now the apology count in book two is...I think right now the apology count in book two is like at 4 or 5 times ;) One of the reasons I cut the epilogue-y "after the drama" scene where she apologizes from Vicarious is because Book 2 literally starts 5 minutes after the end of Book #1, and I didn't want to lose that initial tension with a skip-ahead scene in Book #1. But I can't wait to see what you think of Book #2 :DPaula Stokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554982750210319316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-57134969146684585542016-06-26T19:41:40.789-04:002016-06-26T19:41:40.789-04:00It's such a pet peeve of mine, when the girl d...It's such a pet peeve of mine, when the girl doesn't suck it up and apologize! But I imagine she will, in book two. We'll see though. D:<br /><br />Thank you, Carina!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-87798893195750300412016-06-24T18:04:48.368-04:002016-06-24T18:04:48.368-04:00Lovely review Alyssa :D YAY for liking this one a ...Lovely review Alyssa :D YAY for liking this one a lot. <3 Yesss. Not for me, I don't think, sigh. But you are making me curious :D But gah. She did not apologize for something big? That makes me pretty angry :\ I haaaate characters who don't apologize. It is usually girls who don't do that. Hmph. So probably not for me, haha :D But I'm glad you liked it. <3Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-30807462952245172872016-06-20T21:09:18.073-04:002016-06-20T21:09:18.073-04:00Yaaasss! I want to say it's my favorite Stokes...Yaaasss! I want to say it's my favorite Stokes book but... I loved Starling a lot. So, second favorite. ;) The twist at the end was INSANE! I sooo did not expect that!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-53384855460094029252016-06-20T17:15:24.487-04:002016-06-20T17:15:24.487-04:00YASSSS!! I'm so so very happy to hear you real...YASSSS!! I'm so so very happy to hear you really loved this one, even despite the tough issue that you usually not enjoy!!<br />I just think it's so freaking awesome and that twist... mind-blowing!!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-80726705991566679172016-06-19T22:55:03.922-04:002016-06-19T22:55:03.922-04:00Thank you, Katiria! It was an intriguing ride, and...Thank you, Katiria! It was an intriguing ride, and I definitely <i>need</i> the sequel.<br /><br />Thank YOU!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-68115410499825841522016-06-18T19:38:24.856-04:002016-06-18T19:38:24.856-04:00Amazing review Alyssa! I am really intrigued now t...Amazing review Alyssa! I am really intrigued now too check this book out when it comes out after reading your review. It really looks and sounds absolutely freaking fantastic and amazing. I so can't wait until this book comes out now! Thank you for your great post my friend!Katiriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16339804650242785330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-70334903078658831952016-06-18T18:07:31.786-04:002016-06-18T18:07:31.786-04:00Hmmm, I've not heard of Strange Days! Interest...Hmmm, I've not heard of Strange Days! Interesting - if you liked that, you may enjoy this book! It's a dark story, but a very enjoyable one. I'm not a fan of tough issue stories, but it worked in this book.<br /><br />Thank you, Greg!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-53555817505423137372016-06-18T18:06:03.027-04:002016-06-18T18:06:03.027-04:00I think she wrote the "tough issues" VER...I think she wrote the "tough issues" VERY well! Not my thing, in fiction, but I can recognize greatness when I see it. ;)<br /><br />You're welcome, and thank YOU!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-7166092495545044692016-06-18T17:57:28.498-04:002016-06-18T17:57:28.498-04:00I'm an early bird like that! ;) The virtual re...I'm an early bird like that! ;) The virtual reality part is definitely an important part of this book. It's not overwhelming though!<br /><br />Thank you, Lis. <3Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-48703090728798512362016-06-18T17:55:52.386-04:002016-06-18T17:55:52.386-04:00Thank you, Justine! I appreciate that. ^_^Thank you, Justine! I appreciate that. ^_^Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-29074643928252456762016-06-18T17:55:05.328-04:002016-06-18T17:55:05.328-04:00Yup, you definitely need to be prepared for that. ...Yup, you definitely need to be prepared for that. I knew about the human trafficking, yet somehow, the way Stokes presented the sex slave aspect of Winter and Rose's lives made me incredibly distraught. Which is why I don't read tough-issue novels! I just CAN'T.<br /><br />Happy reading, Nick!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-46675664702500747702016-06-18T17:53:15.369-04:002016-06-18T17:53:15.369-04:00It's really dark, and the character developmen...It's really dark, and the character development is definitely great! If you read it, I hope you enjoy it, Ro. <3Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-78667114779559549422016-06-18T17:52:03.210-04:002016-06-18T17:52:03.210-04:00EXACTLY! Exactly that! I'm honestly not intere...EXACTLY! Exactly that! I'm honestly not interested in reading books that are <i>focused</i> on tough issues (honestly, this is one of them, but there is the thriller aspect to this book too). Purely contemporary tough-issue books in YA? Not for me. NOOOO.<br /><br />This one is a good one! Girl Against the Universe is also tough-issue focused, but more lighthearted than this book (this one is DARK). :)Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-10318759825617261222016-06-18T17:47:15.020-04:002016-06-18T17:47:15.020-04:00Yaaasss, I remember you saying that earlier in the...Yaaasss, I remember you saying that earlier in the year! You have to read this book for that reason, at least!<br /><br />I'm not too familiar with Roswell (might be an age thing?), but that's so cool! This Ramirez is such a sweetie. Winter isn't always the nicest to him! *glares at Winter*<br /><br />Thank you, Jessica! =)Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-39506774977331510162016-06-18T17:45:35.966-04:002016-06-18T17:45:35.966-04:00Great minds think alike! Thank you, Rachel <3Great minds think alike! Thank you, Rachel <3Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-54920871417532935452016-06-18T17:16:21.359-04:002016-06-18T17:16:21.359-04:00I've been curious about this one, and even tho...I've been curious about this one, and even though I haven't read a stokes novel yet (I have Liars Inc and Girl Against the Universe on mt TBR) I really liked the premise of this one. The whole VR thing along with a murder thriller situation- sounds great. And the plot reminds me of that old movie Strange Days which was a similar plot I think. Not any of the real life issues but the near future Vr thing. And I love big twists- so now I REALLY want to read this lol. <br /><br />Great reviews. Love the cover too. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-85963226385119479122016-06-18T17:01:14.233-04:002016-06-18T17:01:14.233-04:00I can't wait to get my hands on this book! I l...I can't wait to get my hands on this book! I love the whole thriller aspect, and the diversity between all the characters. The ending really sounds chilling though, which makes me even more excited. It also seems like the author did a great job in handling the tough issues. Thanks for the awesome review!<br /><br />- Aila @ <a href="onewayoranauthor.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">One Way Or An Author</a>Aila https://www.blogger.com/profile/18006135801041122020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-77917807219492298762016-06-18T13:26:21.744-04:002016-06-18T13:26:21.744-04:00I'm so excited for this book! Yours is the fir...I'm so excited for this book! Yours is the first review I read about it and I'm so glad to know more about this book because I don't like books with virtual realities, I had bad luck with them. But I use to read the ones with tough ussues.<br />Great review, Alyssa! Lishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16636281011759035549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-75164404464208489722016-06-18T04:12:35.074-04:002016-06-18T04:12:35.074-04:00Great review, Alyssa, it sounds awesome - Justine:...Great review, Alyssa, it sounds awesome - Justine:)Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01923590666167857750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-73433863628799127862016-06-18T02:06:20.078-04:002016-06-18T02:06:20.078-04:00Oh boy! I did not know about the sex slaves story ...Oh boy! I did not know about the sex slaves story line. I'm glad you mentioned it because that's something that I need to emotionally prepare for. <br />I knew it would tackle some tough issues, but wow, it sounds much more emotional than I expected. I like the sound of the plot and the sci-fi elements even though I'm NOT a sci-fi fan at all. <br />I hope I like it as much as you did! :) <br />Lovely review, Alyssa!Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304521473521896294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-15930222936284586602016-06-17T19:47:14.784-04:002016-06-17T19:47:14.784-04:00Not normally a YA reader, but this novel sounds fa...Not normally a YA reader, but this novel sounds fantastic, filled with some deep character development and suspense. This is one I'll definitely add to my list and your review is awesome! Hugs...ROROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-62167269621394362302016-06-17T17:46:25.000-04:002016-06-17T17:46:25.000-04:00I am definitely the same about tough topics too. I...I am definitely the same about tough topics too. I can obviously recognize how important it is to have those kinds of books out in the world but they just drag me down and make me feel miserable and I am MISERABLE ENOUGH ALL ON MY OWN, THANK YOU. <br /><br />I still haven't read any of her novels but I'm going to start one seen and I can't wait! I've heard SO many great things and the neural impulse stuff in this one sounds so cool. Zoey @ Uncreatively Zoey https://www.blogger.com/profile/03184205941415112669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-42878901619801238832016-06-17T16:50:50.185-04:002016-06-17T16:50:50.185-04:00Oooh nice!! I was immediately curious about this o...Oooh nice!! I was immediately curious about this one when I saw the Arch on the cover! LOL! Weird, I know, but I felt a connection to it! Haha!<br /><br />Plus it does sounds rather intriguing1 I love a good thriller! And just whoa! This sounds intense and I feel hooked already. <br /><br />And on another unrelated note...JESSE RAMIREZ! Not sure if you were a Roswell fan but I went total fangirl as soon as I read that name! LOL! Now I'll probably be visualizing Adam Rodriguez, which won't be all that great since he's technically way older and is a married man! LOL! Yeah...getting a little Roswell crazy/nostalgic over that one! :D<br /><br />Great review!! Definitely adding this one to my list!Jessica @ a GREAT readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554254368211246669noreply@blogger.com