tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post2287103185170541708..comments2024-02-25T06:30:53.030-06:00Comments on Alison Can Read: Death and the Girl Next Door by Darynda JonesAlisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10161357580448621274noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-21576747622984047802013-03-14T23:17:12.074-05:002013-03-14T23:17:12.074-05:00This is on my TBR. I've read her adult series ...This is on my TBR. I've read her adult series and was a huge fan, so I'm interested to see how this one turns out. Great review!<br /><br />-Danie<br />www.booktacularworld.blogspot.comDaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17933075544058170575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-49053558588287572602013-03-11T21:23:26.313-05:002013-03-11T21:23:26.313-05:00I read the first book in her adult series and love...I read the first book in her adult series and loved it! And I've been wanting to check out this new series as well. I have heard some mixed things though so I'm happy to see that this was a pretty enjoyable read for you.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-59082429995580639242013-03-08T14:53:39.493-06:002013-03-08T14:53:39.493-06:00Alpha, dark and dangerous sounds right up my alley...Alpha, dark and dangerous sounds right up my alley, and glad to hear it adds a new spin to the para genre. <br /><br /> Brandi @ <a href="http://blkosiner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Blkosiner’s Book Blog</a><br />brandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-52131935811400618182013-03-08T10:56:13.267-06:002013-03-08T10:56:13.267-06:00I'm a big fan of Darynda Jones novel, her adul...I'm a big fan of Darynda Jones novel, her adult series were really great! I love the fact that Darynda has decided to write a YA series. rose.ann.castrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12044473268987727067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-68261437998017848242013-03-08T00:56:52.933-06:002013-03-08T00:56:52.933-06:00I read the Kindle sample and felt it was a bit you...I read the Kindle sample and felt it was a bit young for me. I would be interested in reading her adult novels though!Steph Suhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834692034486125015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-73672890971563679132013-03-07T23:40:15.960-06:002013-03-07T23:40:15.960-06:00I think this is actually one of the more positive ...I think this is actually one of the more positive reviews I've seen for this one, but I appreciate you had fun with it. I only just found out about this Darynda Jones and all her fans, myself, but she sounds like a pretty entertaining author.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-71498313427098598752013-03-07T21:42:10.631-06:002013-03-07T21:42:10.631-06:00My mom loves Darynda's adult books!! :) She tr...My mom loves Darynda's adult books!! :) She tried this one out but she said it wasn't as good as her adult series, which made me hesitant to try this one. I am glad that you liked it for the most part. I feel so risky when I go into a book blind. ;) It is kind of exciting!! Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08575179545134751295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-20705467033662478442013-03-07T20:31:56.835-06:002013-03-07T20:31:56.835-06:00Glad you enjoyed this, I am a huge fan of her adul...Glad you enjoyed this, I am a huge fan of her adult series, and this one was just ok for me, I have heard book two of this series is better. Welcome to the wonderful world of Jones!Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-80389942895351652152013-03-07T20:20:20.897-06:002013-03-07T20:20:20.897-06:00Well, you liked it way more than I did.. I didn...Well, you liked it way more than I did.. I didn't like the romance as well as the action and how choppy it was. <br /><br />glad you liked it though,<br />- Juhina @ <a href="http://www.majibookshelf.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Maji Bookshelf</a>Maji Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041371370691545149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-59408826494500864962013-03-07T18:02:42.047-06:002013-03-07T18:02:42.047-06:00Great review! It seems like something I would like...Great review! It seems like something I would like- I'm interested by the paranormal twist. I'll have to add this to the TBR pile!The HoneyNerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871290381116725861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-87998219162537965402013-03-07T15:16:56.314-06:002013-03-07T15:16:56.314-06:00Glad to hear you enjoyed this one overall, despite...Glad to hear you enjoyed this one overall, despite it being somewhat predictable. I"m glad it puts a new spin on an old paranormal twist. And thank you for not revealing it, because I really want to read this one, and I love being surprised. :-) I read a few positive reviews of the sequel, so now I'm even more excited to start this one. Great review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-20313003064526471102013-03-07T15:01:43.282-06:002013-03-07T15:01:43.282-06:00I've been meaning to read this for so long, yo...I've been meaning to read this for so long, your review has reminded me that I really should try and get to it, I like the sound all the action and the fast pace ;)<br /><br />And no, all of the bands mentioned in my GD review are international, not Aussie, but we do have plenty of Aussie music here, it just depends on what sort of music you like :)Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-20932911846959170902013-03-07T11:38:43.941-06:002013-03-07T11:38:43.941-06:00Yeah, after reading rave reviews there was somethi...Yeah, after reading rave reviews there was something that just told me I wouldn't enjoy it as much as I thought. Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-42342354461158748802013-03-07T09:55:21.974-06:002013-03-07T09:55:21.974-06:00I liked this one. I read it a bit ago, and I must...I liked this one. I read it a bit ago, and I must admit that I remember very little of the story. I'm kind of curious about the second in the series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-33712527225622651462013-03-07T09:37:13.653-06:002013-03-07T09:37:13.653-06:00I've heard so much about this book, I really n...I've heard so much about this book, I really need to get around to reading it. It seems like people either love or hate this title, so I want to check it out for myself. Maybe I'll start off my spring break with this one, your review has me intrigued!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-57489290014780165962013-03-07T09:20:53.679-06:002013-03-07T09:20:53.679-06:00Glad you enjoyed this one for the most part Alison...Glad you enjoyed this one for the most part Alison, I really liked it as well! I agree things moved quickly, but I didn't mind that so much, there were definitely no lulls in the action. And I couldn't have loved Brooklyn and Glitch any more if I'd tried. They were awesome:) Can't wait to read book 2!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-57549504473073685462013-03-07T08:12:15.576-06:002013-03-07T08:12:15.576-06:00I didn't particularly care for her YA series t...I didn't particularly care for her YA series to be honest. The characters were just okay and the plot didn't really come together until the second half where everything seems to happen all at once. I do love her Charley series and I think I'm just going to stick with that one. Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-59479008781018993102013-03-07T07:42:43.170-06:002013-03-07T07:42:43.170-06:00I agree that this one moved too quickly at times, ...I agree that this one moved too quickly at times, and this is especially true for the second book. Jared, while certainly hot and alpha and moderately appealing didn't quite work for me either, mostly because he reminded me too much of Reyes from Darynda's adult series.<br />Great review, Alison.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-58574475060602805622013-03-07T07:35:59.895-06:002013-03-07T07:35:59.895-06:00I like a good alpha male but, for some reason, it ...I like a good alpha male but, for some reason, it doesn't always translate to YA. They come across as kind of douche-y because they don't have the maturity to back it up. Still, I really want to read this series! I love her adult series.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-67464174353649835382013-03-07T02:51:03.020-06:002013-03-07T02:51:03.020-06:00I have this on my kindle! I'm glad it's a ...I have this on my kindle! I'm glad it's a fun, fast read.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191122506568430650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-33689561355506874622013-03-07T02:00:41.500-06:002013-03-07T02:00:41.500-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04115946177472031685noreply@blogger.com