tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post4454088226031950096..comments2024-03-28T07:07:50.059-05:00Comments on ***The Starry-Eyed Revue***: Review: Tsarina by J. Nelle Patrickstarryeyedjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-72057617473874088792014-02-22T21:10:28.925-06:002014-02-22T21:10:28.925-06:00when I first saw this book and read the title I im...when I first saw this book and read the title I immediately thought of pudding. I'm not sure why. <br /><br />I think I'll be passing on this one. No one likes a snooze fest.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860029277147120060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-81221633048104161952014-02-22T03:02:09.880-06:002014-02-22T03:02:09.880-06:00I have yet to find a book about the Romanovs that ...I have yet to find a book about the Romanovs that is interesting. How can they all be so blah? There has to be a good one out there somewhere.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706544792110129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-62914214019311181222014-02-21T17:31:52.874-06:002014-02-21T17:31:52.874-06:00This is such a bummer. I've been looking forwa...This is such a bummer. I've been looking forward to this one for months. I'll still give it a try, of course, but I'll definitely have to dial back my expectations. It's hard to get into a book when you don't connect with the characters. Great review!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-36593289280736976432014-02-20T13:28:44.997-06:002014-02-20T13:28:44.997-06:00Oh boy. I' m reading this one now. I'm abo...Oh boy. I' m reading this one now. I'm about 80% done but I'm liking it so far. I am a little hesitant about the ending though--because it seems like that is the point that upsets people :/ I'm coming back to read this review in full once I finish, Jen:) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-3638129629557655392014-02-20T10:54:13.886-06:002014-02-20T10:54:13.886-06:00This review actually comforts me. I mean, yeah, it...This review actually comforts me. I mean, yeah, it scared me at first since I highly value your opinion, but it's good to know that if I don't like it, I know I won't be the only one. I hate all the negatives you mentioned and wish you had liked it better though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-4909568468113469182014-02-19T09:10:48.664-06:002014-02-19T09:10:48.664-06:00You know we felt similar about this book...I'm...You know we felt similar about this book...I'm with you with zero connection to the characters. That first 5% was so beautiful I was certain I would love this book to pieces. I'm so sad that neither of us did. Great review Jen!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630672600904860698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-32252754242373368332014-02-19T07:01:42.555-06:002014-02-19T07:01:42.555-06:00I totally get what you're saying about writing...I totally get what you're saying about writing a review on a book you feel so-so about - it's so hard to summarize your feelings when you don' really care all that much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03916620198969430584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-74699418522377224182014-02-19T04:20:10.901-06:002014-02-19T04:20:10.901-06:00I totally agree on writing so-so reviews! They are...I totally agree on writing so-so reviews! They aren't horrible, yet they aren't too fantastic either.<br /><br />I'm giving this a go anyway since I love books that are Russian-based and the synopsis sounds pretty interesting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006302222413925435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-84697399730114832532014-02-19T02:47:11.670-06:002014-02-19T02:47:11.670-06:00Aw, I'm sad! I didn't realise Jackson Pear...Aw, I'm sad! I didn't realise Jackson Pearce wrote this! I want to try it just because of Sisters Red...but I'm a tad worried now. It's annoying when you don't connect to the main characters though, right? *sigh*CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-83786090521818482562014-02-18T23:39:52.972-06:002014-02-18T23:39:52.972-06:00It is hard to describe something that just doesn&#...It is hard to describe something that just doesn't resonate. I like the premise of this book so I still wish to read it, but its good to know that I need to watch my anticipation level. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.Sophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-62577431594906835372014-02-18T21:11:03.444-06:002014-02-18T21:11:03.444-06:00I am currently reading this and will come back to ...I am currently reading this and will come back to comment and also to chat with you about it! So far I'm liking, though I don't love all of Natalya's decisions so far. It's definitely worrisome that you didn't love it more (based on your rating). SPOILER: We only saw Alexei for about five minutes before he disappeared and now his family has been captured, so I'm very curious about how this romance is going to go. Will it shift somewhere else? Will she even see him again? Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-65255304298505174682014-02-18T17:55:32.427-06:002014-02-18T17:55:32.427-06:00It is hard to write a review of a book that we don...It is hard to write a review of a book that we don't feel strongly about. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one. I haven't read anything by this author yet, so I am glad to know that you enjoyed Sisters Red. <br /><br />Loved the GIF. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-34448702502789049772014-02-18T03:28:43.893-06:002014-02-18T03:28:43.893-06:00Oh, you’re very right, writing “so-so” reviews is ...Oh, you’re very right, writing “so-so” reviews is very difficult… it’s like, you don’t really have anything to say. It’s not amazing, it’s not bad… it’s mediocre. Those are the hardest reviews to write. <br />It’s awful you couldn't connect to the characters, Jen! That’s what makes or breaks book for me, too.<br />LOL you’re very vague about the romance! now I'm curious what the hell happened there!<br /><br />Great review, Jen - too bad the book didn't live to your expectations :(<br />Nitzan Schwarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911910716932341277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-30849990579262501622014-02-18T00:16:12.358-06:002014-02-18T00:16:12.358-06:00Ugh, I know what you mean! I can't write a lot...Ugh, I know what you mean! I can't write a lot of reviews myself because I don't have anything to say when I just feel so-so for them. Like, you don't hate it but you don't love it either, and you don't know what exactly to say about it!<br /><br />Good review though, and you still managed to get your point across :) Also, this review caught my eye because I also wanted to read it but I wasn't sure.Goldie @ My Book Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448908735074750224noreply@blogger.com