tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post1797941054880874129..comments2023-10-11T18:55:18.954+10:00Comments on Novels On The Run: BOOK REVIEW - RECKONING by LILI ST. CROW - STRANGE ANGELS # 5Novels On The Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16208216983251570539noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-43169306503452254282012-02-08T09:51:13.836+10:002012-02-08T09:51:13.836+10:00Lol, maybe I need to go to YOUR Big W, haha. My Bi...Lol, maybe I need to go to YOUR Big W, haha. My Big W's pretty go but it's a not outta the way and as I don't drive the two buses I have to get there and then back annoy me do I don't go a lot. They have a great selection though, but what I can't get there I can get at K-mart and Target which are closer.<br /><br />All these people have read the book and you haven't Michelle. You better get at it! Lol. And with a bribery too. I would have read it, like, yesterday, if I was you ;) See no one I really know reads so it's up to the people I know online to push me and urge me to read certain books.<br />I think it's natural. I know when I explainef the movie, and subsequently the books, she was a bit iffy about that aspect of it.<br /><br />=)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07514580405061834469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-64574572742247903562012-02-08T07:44:34.365+10:002012-02-08T07:44:34.365+10:00Oh and also mine had a lovely hard back in a cover...Oh and also mine had a lovely hard back in a cover The Hunger Games too. Like my Big W was going all out, considering Reckoning wasn't on the shelves for nearly 3 weeks, that's why I asked Penguin and CWPrince took over a week! My Big W can be a tad slack, but they have like this whole THG selection, keen for movie release I think. <br /><br />I think hubby will get to Mockingjay before I do..hehe! I am determined to take a deep breath and read it before movie release as I have this lovely wrapped bribery sitting on my sideboard that Carolyn gave me and I can't open it until I have read it. Saying that she has been bribbing me since the book was released...ha! Marissa hasn't read THG yet either , yet her hubby is up to date, go figure. I think as mums it is horrofying kids being killed but Suzanne does it YA and really in context even though that sounds a bit awful saying that.<br /><br />Hugs back:D:DNovels On The Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208216983251570539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-3214179064339080722012-02-08T07:39:28.739+10:002012-02-08T07:39:28.739+10:00Just trust me....oh and yes Graves, I just thought...Just trust me....oh and yes Graves, I just thought it was interesting , she made sure Dru pushed it a bit, so hmmmm...again..or not..hehe!<br /><br />MichelleNovels On The Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208216983251570539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-91594300089385758792012-02-08T00:22:32.952+10:002012-02-08T00:22:32.952+10:00It's just my luck though. I've seen the se...It's just my luck though. I've seen the set that many times but when I'm seriously interested in reading them they don't have it. I saw it in QBD the other day, but they wanted $49.95 for it and there was no way I was paying that much! I have to head to my local Big W on Friday so I'm gonna have a look for them. We'll see I may buy them in the new covers :) I tried to get the boxed set from The Book Depository but it's not available in either paperback or hardback :/<br /><br />Same with me! In some sense. Some of my reviews on Goodreads back before I started blogging are atrocious. I need to get around to fixing them up. I've heard that many good things about them even though I haven't been sure I wanted to read them. They've always been books I'll get to....eventually....but now I wanna read them before the movie.<br />I know exactly what you mean! And it's hard to when they're reviewers/bloggers that you trust cos you know there's a chance you'll feel the same what.<br />Ha! Baby steps--you'll get over your Mockingjay phobia. We'll see how I go but perhaps I'll get around to reading it before you do. That'd be pretty funny. LOL.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />RachRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07514580405061834469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-40840257648063603612012-02-08T00:05:58.717+10:002012-02-08T00:05:58.717+10:00I think it's pretty gutsy of her too, regardle...I think it's pretty gutsy of her too, regardless of whether I like it or not. I think most authors would do what fans expect so it's certainly different that she didn't. <br />Oh, I'm intrigued by that now! I'm definitely going to be paying closer attention to things now, lol.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07514580405061834469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-80971057657949060932012-02-06T20:21:36.405+10:002012-02-06T20:21:36.405+10:00p.s. again...ha! I thought it was very brave of Li...p.s. again...ha! I thought it was very brave of Lili to do what she did with Graves and Christophe as you are going to upset some fans but at same time, it's not predictable which I like and I thought she did it really well. I am eager for you to read it so you can see if you pick up on something I may be reading waaayyyyyyy too much into, but Graves kinda made a promise, so ..hmmmmmm, food for thought:D<br /><br />MichelleNovels On The Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208216983251570539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-49022517825160961022012-02-06T20:19:01.898+10:002012-02-06T20:19:01.898+10:00Rachel, my Big W currently has the boxed set for $...Rachel, my Big W currently has the boxed set for $29.83 with normal covers and then individual sale the new funky covers with the symbols on each and black covers. You could probably order online. <br /><br />Hubby is reading Catching Fire at moment. I read them so long ago I have to revisit at write better reviews. I had to be convinced to read them as killing kiddies was a bit frightening, but, I got told by somebody to trust what she was saying, so I read them and WOW!!! Awesome!! Just have to get over my phobia for Mockingjay. It's weird it's my only end of series book I have as a massive phobia. I am afraid of what I have read other reviewers say...I don't want the magic of the first 2 books squashed. I shall take a 10 step programme I think..hehe!! I'll get through it..I think and it will probably be the most awesome book:D<br /><br />You take care too<br />xxx<br /><br />MIchelleNovels On The Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208216983251570539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-26008412075062633802012-02-06T19:04:34.594+10:002012-02-06T19:04:34.594+10:00Hi Michelle :)
I've heard a lot of people say...Hi Michelle :)<br /><br />I've heard a lot of people say they were disappointed by the ending, while others, like you, are very satisfied with how she ended it. I'm eager to see which category I fit into! Oh, I will definitely read it--it's just a matter of when :)<br /><br />I think Graves has grown an incredible amount too. Perhaps more than any other character. I'd love to see him find a spunky, quirky girl to call his own. Lili explored the vamps and the dhamphirs but I'd love to see her go deeper into that part of her world. Preferably featuring Graves!<br /><br />P.S I can understand that. I have a few books I'm chicken to read too, lol. You know, I actually haven't read the Hunger Games books yet. I plan to before the movie is released. In fact, Jess, Brodie and Braiden have all but threatened me with bodily harm if I don't. Hopefully I can't get he boxed set--I keep looking in Big W where i've seen it before but they don't seem to have it, lol.<br /><br />Take care xxRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07514580405061834469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-50006023024663772562012-02-06T16:52:50.905+10:002012-02-06T16:52:50.905+10:00p.s.I am scared poopless of Mockingjay...I read bo...p.s.I am scared poopless of Mockingjay...I read both Hunger Games books back in 2010, hence my rather badly written reviews..anyhoo, I loved them and I heard mixed feelings with Mockingjay...I actually have a Mockingjay massive phobia!! I will have to get through it soon! A friend has given me a bribery gift that I can't open until I have read it!! * deep breath *<br /><br />:D<br /><br />MichelleNovels On The Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208216983251570539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-89675388481079945002012-02-06T16:50:31.410+10:002012-02-06T16:50:31.410+10:00Hi Rachel,
It's a tough one with Dru and Grav...Hi Rachel,<br /><br />It's a tough one with Dru and Graves and the no resolution, but I actually kind of rally liked how Lili wrote it. I had it sitting her for a good couple months as I did get a bit nervous, then I just bit the bullet and I really loved this book. Give it a go. We seem to like the same reads:D<br /><br />I would love a spin off!!!!! Graves has grown as a character so much, that it almost appears like Lili may have thought about it the way this book series finishes up. There is something about what she did with Graves...or not...hehe!<br /><br /><br />MIchelleNovels On The Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16208216983251570539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847235171357683513.post-6993161525020310802012-02-06T15:51:37.601+10:002012-02-06T15:51:37.601+10:00I'm really scared to read this book. I've ...I'm really scared to read this book. I've had it sitting on my shelf since I got it for Christmas, but I'm nervous to read it cos I kinda spoiled myself by find out who Dru "picks". I love it when books are realistic but I kinda like resolution at the end of my love-triangles a little bit more. Still. I'd love to see a spin off featuring Graves! With Dru and Chris in the background....together. And I understand what you meant when you said maybe Crow couldn't choose herself as an author, but I kinda feel cheated by that and I haven't read the book yet, lol.<br /><br />Perhaps I'll feel differently after I read it. I'm sad to see the series come to an end! It's one of my faves too and whilst I don't get why so many people have disliked it I'm heartbroken to know it's over.<br />Wonderful review--thanks for sharing your thoughts?Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07514580405061834469noreply@blogger.com