tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post5722372525263257238..comments2024-03-28T03:41:09.958-04:00Comments on The Eater of Books!: Review: Promise of Shadows by Justina IrelandAlyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-38264679184025835102014-02-20T23:55:09.091-05:002014-02-20T23:55:09.091-05:00I'm sorry to hear that! But hopefully it's...I'm sorry to hear that! But hopefully it's the right choice. You're very welcome, Asma!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-75252506247834886822014-02-20T14:51:05.105-05:002014-02-20T14:51:05.105-05:00Awww, I was really looking forward to this book. B...Awww, I was really looking forward to this book. But I think I'll pass now, thanks for stopping by :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102480341726065502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-7193874494593448072014-02-20T00:33:49.883-05:002014-02-20T00:33:49.883-05:00I hadn't either! But I guess now I have. This ...I hadn't either! But I guess now I have. This one wasn't amazing. Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-65351080079225686552014-02-20T00:21:23.783-05:002014-02-20T00:21:23.783-05:00I don't think I've read a book where the m...I don't think I've read a book where the main character was a harpy, sounds like like it could have been a great book.Lisa Richards/alterlisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00347858402988565314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-74760896143655197912014-02-19T23:59:09.723-05:002014-02-19T23:59:09.723-05:00It's definitely a bummer when the romance does...It's definitely a bummer when the romance does't really work in the book. And I suppose that's the silver lining of getting rejected for a review novel! You're very welcome, Carina.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-63163590707886942682014-02-19T23:58:17.684-05:002014-02-19T23:58:17.684-05:00This cover is quite extraordinary! But not the boo...This cover is quite extraordinary! But not the book, unfortunately. Sirens were not the creature in the book - it was harpies. I am also a huge fan of mythology, which why I was so disappointed. Thank you, Jaime!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-75592941889385260752014-02-19T23:56:23.187-05:002014-02-19T23:56:23.187-05:00You could skip this one for sure. It's not wor...You could skip this one for sure. It's not worth the time, especially if you weren't familiar with it before reading my review.<br /><br />Thank you so so so much, Jackie!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-90319174896215475092014-02-19T23:54:53.245-05:002014-02-19T23:54:53.245-05:00Indeed it did - but alas, the book itself was not ...Indeed it did - but alas, the book itself was not that great.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-90017183468554566262014-02-19T07:29:00.111-05:002014-02-19T07:29:00.111-05:00Aw. I'm sorry you didn't like this one! It...Aw. I'm sorry you didn't like this one! It sucks when you don't like the romance. Sigh. I got declined for this ages ago.. kind of happy now that I didn't request it again, hih (A) Thank you for sharing. <3 :) Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-2381755835246051002014-02-18T22:28:22.924-05:002014-02-18T22:28:22.924-05:00Dang those beautiful covers, like this very one. I...Dang those beautiful covers, like this very one. I never would have even chosen this book as interesting if it weren't for the cover because sirens just don't do it for me. Never have. I don't think I have liked one book based on them, so I tend to not even bother. But along comes this amazing cover, and I am all interested. Thank you for reminding me that books such as this don't work for me. Which really stinks because, like you, I am a huge fan of any type of mythology. Oh well... So sorry you were disappointed!Jaime Lesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11102596597333629396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-57623974429109307452014-02-18T21:58:31.196-05:002014-02-18T21:58:31.196-05:00I hadn't heard of this one before..and by the ...I hadn't heard of this one before..and by the looks of that review I probably don't want to xD I love mythology but I think I'll skip this one. Thanks for the heads up! Lovely review, as always <3<br />Happy reading<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860556457014980028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-16115188042575020172014-02-18T18:58:27.048-05:002014-02-18T18:58:27.048-05:00Well, it had a great premise, but sooo sorry to he...Well, it had a great premise, but sooo sorry to hear that the execution and characters didn't back it up. brandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-88324259293808682042014-02-18T18:49:46.898-05:002014-02-18T18:49:46.898-05:00Ahhh, so I was not alone - that's great to hea...Ahhh, so I was not alone - that's great to hear! SOLIDARITY! I didn't buy the romance either, and I agree - I think the Æthereals were definitely over-glorified. AND OMG YES! I completely forgot about that inconsistency, with the blue hair! You are totally right!<br /><br />Frustrating indeed. But I'm glad that I was not alone. Thank you so so so much, Eileen!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-90964701347250586542014-02-18T17:11:20.789-05:002014-02-18T17:11:20.789-05:00YES I totally agree! While the mythology was a fun...YES I totally agree! While the mythology was a fun part of the book overall, the romance, characters, and plot were such odd parts of the book. Like, the romance was kind of ridiculous and I didn't buy into it at all. And also, the idea of AEtherals were totally glorified because they were misconstrued as these perfect characters. Also, when Zephyr was leaving the underworld or whatever, the person that came to rescue her didn't even recognize her until she went out and said her name, even though people of her kind have blue hair. Like, I'm pretty sure no other kind of supernatural being has blue freaking hair, so how did nobody notice what she was? Ugh this book was so frustrating! Fantastic review, though, Alyssa! <33Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-38856440313944181612014-02-18T16:15:55.542-05:002014-02-18T16:15:55.542-05:00Ooo, that's probably for the best! I just had ...Ooo, that's probably for the best! I just had so many not-so-great things to say about this one. Mythology is such a fascinating subject (or genre, in this case), and I wish this book could have been better.<br /><br />Thank you, Kaede! My next read is Not A Drop To Drink - so we'll see!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-55137550602468781292014-02-18T13:20:10.283-05:002014-02-18T13:20:10.283-05:00I don't think I've heard much about this b...I don't think I've heard much about this book before this review, and I don't think I'll be picking it up. It's a shame that this book didn't live up to your expectations, I wish that the positive could have outweighed the negative, instead of the other way around. D:<br /><br />I love mythology too, so I'm happy to hear that the mythology was well done despite everything else. The idea sounds interesting, so I'm sad to hear that you couldn't connect with any of the characters. Connecting with my characters is one of the most important things in a book for me. It's like if I don't like you, why would I care about what you have to say?<br /><br />I'm sorry Promise of Shadows was a disappointment, but I hope you love the next book you read. And yay for a honest review! <br /><br />Kaede @ <a href="http://wakeupatseven.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Wake Up at Seven</a>Kaede https://www.blogger.com/profile/02062471041024430682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-51144391860764950282014-02-18T10:39:16.743-05:002014-02-18T10:39:16.743-05:00Hey, you might absolutely LOVE it, so go for it! I...Hey, you might absolutely LOVE it, so go for it! I cannot wait to read Red Rising - I need to get a copy!! Thank YOU, Tammy!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-74141904376491333892014-02-18T10:38:36.941-05:002014-02-18T10:38:36.941-05:00It definitely was disappointing. I own Vengeance B...It definitely was disappointing. I own Vengeance Bound, and I'm hoping that book is better. I also have Antigoddess... just haven't read it yet. Thank you for the recommendation! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I will try to remember to check out your review! <br /><br />Thank YOU, Kel!!Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-24447567932712354882014-02-18T09:11:14.364-05:002014-02-18T09:11:14.364-05:00Oh bummer! I've got this one to read soon from...Oh bummer! I've got this one to read soon from Edelweiss, and now I'm not that excited. Hmmm... well, I'm sure I'll give it a shot. I just finished an AMAZING book with Greek mythology, and I can't believe anything can top it. (Red Rising) But we'll see! Thanks for your honest review, Alyssa!Tammy Sparkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399852378701581588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634501776293792112.post-75892672804605487862014-02-18T06:50:25.057-05:002014-02-18T06:50:25.057-05:00Ouch, that is disappointing...and more than a litt...Ouch, that is disappointing...and more than a little worrisome. I have another book by this author (Vengeance Bound) in my TBR stack and, based on the synopsis and some of the other reviews I've read, I'm really hoping to like it. But it also kind of deals with Greek mythology and furies. Should I be afraid?<br /><br />Also, if you're looking for another YA Greek mythology read, I recently read Antigoddess by Kendare Blake. It had its fair share of issues, but overall I enjoyed it. I think I have a full review scheduled for early March?<br /><br />Yep, it's a shame this one didn't turn out well, but thanks for the well put review!Kelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938626223222252300noreply@blogger.com