tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320826799056561174.post5240968168758201089..comments2024-03-27T07:38:25.788-04:00Comments on Avery's Book Nook: "Firelight" by Sophie JordanAveryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09043710129088565772noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320826799056561174.post-85171597599744384342011-03-22T00:21:06.664-04:002011-03-22T00:21:06.664-04:00It's difficult to find books that are totally ...It's difficult to find books that are totally original these days, but it's annoying when you can pick out clear similarities. Still, the whole draki thing sounds pretty unique so I'll have to give this one a try sometime.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320826799056561174.post-34914484128415066572011-03-21T21:30:09.416-04:002011-03-21T21:30:09.416-04:00Hehe! I loved this one! Then again, I also love T...Hehe! I loved this one! Then again, I also love Twilight! :-p I think a lot of YA books follow the Twi-formula, but for me, this one didn't scream Twilight at me like some other books have done. I actually pointed out in my review that it was different from a lot of YA I'd read (because I haven't read any YA with dragons). <br /><br />Jacinda's mother did get to me though! Annoying!Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320826799056561174.post-65311377856672493242011-03-21T18:47:34.398-04:002011-03-21T18:47:34.398-04:00@ Melissa (Books and Things), just when I was read...@ Melissa (Books and Things), just when I was reading it and I came across somewhat trivial things like, "Jacinda and Will sat on stools, sharing the same table" all I kept mentally screaming was TWILIGHT!!! But yes, I should add that I did really enjoy the dragon aspect of it, I have always loved dragons, but everything else? Not so much...Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09043710129088565772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320826799056561174.post-57316441121035977982011-03-21T18:39:25.760-04:002011-03-21T18:39:25.760-04:00I thought this one was a fun book with the excepti...I thought this one was a fun book with the exception of the cliff hanger. I didn't think about the Twilight thing, but now if I reread it, I know that will be in my head! lolMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320826799056561174.post-81365346717582322042011-03-21T17:49:51.620-04:002011-03-21T17:49:51.620-04:00I definitely see where you're coming from with...I definitely see where you're coming from with the Twilight connection (esp. bc I hated Twilight). That said, I quite liked the book for the dragon aspect. I loved your honest, Avery! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320826799056561174.post-21223330927484916252011-03-21T15:16:54.823-04:002011-03-21T15:16:54.823-04:00Wow. That was a very good review Avery! I've b...Wow. That was a very good review Avery! I've been thinking of reading this one, the cover is gorgeous as is Vanish's. I heard some mixed reviews and hadn't really decided. Now I'm back to being a little skeptical. Your review points out how it's similar to Twilight and I thank you for that. I haven't read the other series, so to that stuff I might be blind on.<br /><br />Cliffhanger endings are a drag, especially with a long wait between books. I had been thinking of getting this once it hits paperback though. Might still give it a shot, since you rated it 7.5/10. Seems like it might be okay. <br /><br />Thanks for the review! It was very enjoyable! :)Jessica @ a GREAT readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554254368211246669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320826799056561174.post-17823068283646415632011-03-21T14:53:08.368-04:002011-03-21T14:53:08.368-04:00Wow Avery, that first half of the book does sound ...Wow Avery, that first half of the book does sound like Twilight. LOL<br /><br />I haven't read Firelight or Evernight, but the breakdown you provide here makes me curious to try and compare them myself. I know I have felt your frustration before, about books that don't compare to Twilight for various reasons still being labeled as such. <br /><br />I don't like cliffie endings and if you say it was one of the worst, I think I will wait to read until the next book comes out. ;)Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320826799056561174.post-79075607597166940372011-03-21T14:43:34.948-04:002011-03-21T14:43:34.948-04:00You are too funny Avery:) I really enjoyed this on...You are too funny Avery:) I really enjoyed this one due to the dragon aspect, I haven't read to many stories dealing with them and found the mythology really interesting. Jacinda's mom and sister drove me crazy though, I wanted to yell at them to see what killing Jacinda's draki would do to her. I read this one before the cliffhanger ending became an enormous trend in YA series, so it didn't bother me so much, but one of these days a complete story would be lovely:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320826799056561174.post-42666823860769807272011-03-21T12:33:13.547-04:002011-03-21T12:33:13.547-04:00@ Small Review! I was seriously dreading posting t...@ Small Review! I was seriously dreading posting this review because I thought that I was going to the odd one out, since everyone seems to love this book! So pfew! It is nice to know that I am not just being super critical and that others feel the same way as me! And that sounds totally awesome, I will keep my eye out for your comparisons and send it out then!Averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09043710129088565772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3320826799056561174.post-83742916436850620472011-03-21T12:30:37.707-04:002011-03-21T12:30:37.707-04:00LOL, I felt exactly the same way. The whole beginn...LOL, I felt <i>exactly</i> the same way. The whole beginning was Twilight. Hate to say it but it's true! I don't think I've ever been as truly angered by an ending as I was by that cliffhanger. My next review comparison will be for this book and I'd love it if you submitted your review :) I'll be starting to collect submissions on the 30th.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.com