tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post2349545550740429269..comments2023-10-01T10:37:10.355-04:00Comments on Read My Breath Away: Review: The Raven Boys by Maggie StiefvaterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09554598904814955639noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-14286869126674326042013-07-11T16:02:43.540-04:002013-07-11T16:02:43.540-04:00I completely agree. This one did not resonate with...I completely agree. This one did not resonate with me the same way either, which was too bad. Still an interesting book, but didn't capture my attention like The Scorpio Races did. I really enjoyed Blue and her family more so as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554598904814955639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-39371935180528144312013-07-08T22:33:50.387-04:002013-07-08T22:33:50.387-04:00While I truly loved The Scorpio Races, this book d...While I truly loved The Scorpio Races, this book did not intrigue me as much. It did hold my interest, but the characters and the events that occurred did not resonate with me the way that they did in the later work (which I had read first). I did like Blue and her crazy, psychic female clan, but the Raven Boys themselves were just too self absorbed. <br /><br />Maycee Greene (<a href="http://www.soapboxrentals.com" rel="nofollow">NC Photo Booth</a>)Maycee Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909625736728945626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-73714454230041040142013-05-18T16:45:55.513-04:002013-05-18T16:45:55.513-04:00It is definitely worth a try and I did enjoy it fo...It is definitely worth a try and I did enjoy it for the most part, but I'd say don't give up on Maggie Stiefvater if you don't connect with it because I get the idea that her books will each appeal to different people. <br /><br />Thanks! And the scroll bar was all my designer, Lisseth. She was a good catch for me ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554598904814955639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-69145057773872680342013-05-18T16:42:46.692-04:002013-05-18T16:42:46.692-04:00I agree with what you said about The Scorpio Races...I agree with what you said about The Scorpio Races. It was a slow building story and when I got into it, I REALLY got into it! I would definitely say give it a try, because some people really did love it, but no, don't push yourself if you can't seem to connect. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554598904814955639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-10285749488988464162013-05-18T16:40:20.030-04:002013-05-18T16:40:20.030-04:00Maggie Stiefvater is an author i still need to rea...Maggie Stiefvater is an author i still need to read! I'm glad you liked Raven Boys overall because that's the one I'd like to try of hers first. Great review! <br /><br />Happy reading!<br />Rachel & The (YA) Bookcase<br /><br />P.S. How did you get your scroll bar to be PINK? OMG! <3Teen Bookcase of Wayzatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12256934652582092780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-89240512695734348732013-05-16T11:05:45.694-04:002013-05-16T11:05:45.694-04:00Hmm... I also loved Scorpio Races but it took me a...Hmm... I also loved Scorpio Races but it took me a while to really immerse myself into that book. When I did, I found myself taken by the love story even with the quiet nature of it. This one, I was really looking forward to, but I'm seeing mixed reviews all over the place. I may have to start it (already purchased on Kindle) and if I don't connect as well, not push myself on it? Yeah, I think that's what i'll do :)Megan Handhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02112047358177011980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-83901119973899323492013-05-15T15:58:49.193-04:002013-05-15T15:58:49.193-04:00If you didn't want to finish after reading a b...If you didn't want to finish after reading a bit, then it probably wasn't for you because it was fairly similar throughout. While it was okay for me, I understand why it didn't work for you.<br />Thank you! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554598904814955639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-64158418853096932362013-05-15T15:57:58.794-04:002013-05-15T15:57:58.794-04:00I do hope you still read it because I know people ...I do hope you still read it because I know people who absolutely loved it! I just found that some of the elements, like the mix of magic and supernatural, didn't work all the time for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554598904814955639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-59647175408877510092013-05-15T15:57:07.238-04:002013-05-15T15:57:07.238-04:00I haven't yet read that series but I think her...I haven't yet read that series but I think her writing is consistently beautiful. If you saw it in that series, I know I saw it in TSR and this one, so I hope that makes it good for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554598904814955639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-87721232181237789902013-05-15T15:56:11.885-04:002013-05-15T15:56:11.885-04:00I think my expectations were too high too, especia...I think my expectations were too high too, especially after The Scorpio Races. Hopefully having read this one my expectations for the sequel will be more reasonable and I'll be able to enjoy it. Thanks :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554598904814955639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-50414005224410733132013-05-15T15:55:05.415-04:002013-05-15T15:55:05.415-04:00While I preferred The Scorpio Races, others I know...While I preferred The Scorpio Races, others I know felt totally opposite from me, so hopefully you can try them both and see where you stand! This one definitely had elements that I enjoyed though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554598904814955639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-52679649997780807852013-05-12T01:38:24.427-04:002013-05-12T01:38:24.427-04:00I read a little bit of this but just couldn't ...I read a little bit of this but just couldn't get into it. This review basically sums up my feelings and makes me glad I didn't finish. :)<br /><br />New blog lovin follower <br />Emily @ <a href="http://countinginbookcases.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Counting in Bookcases </a> <br />Emily Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07849751296048757677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-32039199672626483922013-05-11T09:33:48.456-04:002013-05-11T09:33:48.456-04:00I've heard raving reviews for this book, and i...I've heard raving reviews for this book, and it's sad to hear that you didn't enjoy it as much :/ Magical and supernatural elements do take some time getting used to, and dual POVs annoy me a great deal sometimes!! Though you've got me interested about the characters, still going to keep this one in line :)<br /><br />Alicia @ <a href="http://summernexttopstory.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Summer Next Top Story</a>alicia♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/17425350386344327584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-34856014590920960982013-05-10T13:54:49.042-04:002013-05-10T13:54:49.042-04:00I really want to read this novel, beacuse I loved ...I really want to read this novel, beacuse I loved The Wolves of Mercy Falls series. I hope the writing is as beautiful and poetic as in that one, but I'm sorry to see you didn't love it that much! Great review. :) xŽivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03706346901780094103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-24606327427544566592013-05-09T14:38:10.375-04:002013-05-09T14:38:10.375-04:00I have to agree with you because I didn't real...I have to agree with you because I didn't really connect with this book the way I was expecting to. I liked it, but something felt like it was missing for me. I think my expectations were too high, but hopefully the next book will be better for me. Great review :)tammy216https://www.blogger.com/profile/09583808103024138496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454434647297305958.post-15136339767068471762013-05-09T13:14:12.526-04:002013-05-09T13:14:12.526-04:00I love her writing! I haven't read this one o...I love her writing! I haven't read this one or The Scorpio Races though. I want to. I really really want to. I'm glad that you like it and I think that all the points of view sound awesome! Great review!Bystanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600291606916740623noreply@blogger.com