tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post8600091106114301080..comments2024-02-25T06:30:53.030-06:00Comments on Alison Can Read: Shade by Jeri Smith-ReadyAlisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10161357580448621274noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-46010860317734427192012-04-08T15:13:47.707-05:002012-04-08T15:13:47.707-05:00Sadface-I adore this series and cannot wait for th...Sadface-I adore this series and cannot wait for the conclusion despite my general hatred for YA paranormals. I guess I have a high tolerance for stories with cute Scottish boys ;)The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-29122449503018508052012-04-03T02:42:45.259-05:002012-04-03T02:42:45.259-05:00This book made me cry so hard! But sadly I read it...This book made me cry so hard! But sadly I read it because of all the wonderful things I heard about Zach and ended up hating him with a fiery passion. Just thinking about him gives me a rash. Therefore I won't continue reading. I read Shift and cried my eyes out but won't be reading Shine. It was just way too sad for me to read about Aura losing Logan and Zach not letting her grieve. I mean who starts trying to date again before the ghost of you boyfriend has moved on. Seems ridiculous.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702366874779315384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-23151021768410185382012-04-02T12:00:53.683-05:002012-04-02T12:00:53.683-05:00Although I really like the premise, I had my suspi...Although I really like the premise, I had my suspicions about this book and a love triangle turns me away almost every time. It's too bad that there were pacing issues and that it focused on the wrong things. I think I'll pass.<br />Lovely review, Alison! :)Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-45605865122152260422012-04-01T09:28:21.162-05:002012-04-01T09:28:21.162-05:00Finally, somone else who didn't like the book....Finally, somone else who didn't like the book. I actually didn't even finish the book. I loved the idea of it, but couldn't stand Aura.Sarah Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10671051704990208661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-49958091579397853342012-03-31T17:43:44.763-05:002012-03-31T17:43:44.763-05:00Oh too bad! I'm really glad I read your review...Oh too bad! I'm really glad I read your review though, since so many other reviews have been absolutely raving (but without much info). I really like that you mentioned the lack of non-romantic plot and that it takes so long for those plot elements to develop. I like romance to be secondary to plot, so that's a turn off for me. I guess I'll give it a shot and see if I connect with the characters and if I don't, then I'll know I can DNF early on. <br /><br />I'm also not a fan of a Scottish accent.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-14004425137293208862012-03-29T23:05:36.138-05:002012-03-29T23:05:36.138-05:00I've heard so many rave reviews of this too bu...I've heard so many rave reviews of this too but I knew there had to be some people who didn't like it! I really don't know if I should try it but I think I will just to see what all the fuss is about! Also, love triangles, agh!Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-3535813892367526642012-03-29T21:25:23.207-05:002012-03-29T21:25:23.207-05:00Eh, I always hear great things about this one too....Eh, I always hear great things about this one too. And particularly about a cute boy in a kilt. I would still like to try it out for myself... if I can find the time, that is.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-43842131838109131442012-03-29T20:34:57.808-05:002012-03-29T20:34:57.808-05:00Aw, hate when that happens. I really enjoyed this ...Aw, hate when that happens. I really enjoyed this series but I can see how it's not for everyone (that is why I love books, after all. Something for everyone--something different for everyone!). Hopefully, the next read will be better!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-51417338466119529442012-03-29T18:14:29.220-05:002012-03-29T18:14:29.220-05:00I've been leery of this book for a while now, ...I've been leery of this book for a while now, since I just don't usually go for all-out romance novels that pretend to be something else. But, if I like the characters enough, I could like this one, even with all the factors you mentioned didn't work for you.<br /><br />Thanks for the honest and helpful review. I won't make this one a very high priority, even as a library loan.Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-89540336426212076772012-03-29T15:37:10.624-05:002012-03-29T15:37:10.624-05:00I love this series! And I am so in love with Zach!...I love this series! And I am so in love with Zach! I can't wait for the next book. Too bad you didn't like it as much as you thought. It happens. Thanks for sharing :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-48117356606302982472012-03-29T15:06:05.334-05:002012-03-29T15:06:05.334-05:00I agree with everything you said! I was so sad to ...I agree with everything you said! I was so sad to see I didn't like Shade as much as everyone did. And Logan was the main cause for me not liking it too much, too. All that ghost/paranormal setting was interesting, but...<br /><br />In my case I loved Zachary and didn't care that he was Scottish (Irish, Scottish, British... when you're from Spain you don't really know the difference :( ). He was so sweet!<br /><br />The first book also didn't do it for me, but I'm definitely interested in seeing how the second turns out to be :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-88191182735800344112012-03-29T12:47:37.128-05:002012-03-29T12:47:37.128-05:00I have had this book in my pile for ahwile, now, w...I have had this book in my pile for ahwile, now, well I am not sure what to think. I appreciate your careful analysis. The whole concept sounds great, but ugh a love triangle? Probably a nasty cliffhanger as well, my two arch nemesis. Still, perhaps someday I will check this out. Thanks for your honest review Allison.Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-11341826490162966092012-03-29T11:34:02.238-05:002012-03-29T11:34:02.238-05:00I read her short story, Bridge, in the Enthralled ...I read her short story, Bridge, in the Enthralled anthology and I really enjoyed it but it was almost not paranormal enough for me (make sense?). I don't think ghost stories cut it for me b/c I actually think they exist ;)<br /><br />Great review! These middle of the road, not-quite-there books are the hardest reviews to write!!!Kristin @ Addicted to HEAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502113713426103508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-54639111343808477182012-03-29T11:09:44.482-05:002012-03-29T11:09:44.482-05:00I can see how this series wouldn't appeal to e...I can see how this series wouldn't appeal to everyone, but no series does or the reading/blogging/reviewing world would be fairly dull I think. I was an emotional mess reading these books and really loved them, but you make a valid point about the bigger picture not really taking shape until the end. Thanks for your thoughts Alison!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-19016880985367557412012-03-29T10:14:03.813-05:002012-03-29T10:14:03.813-05:00I've been meaning to read this one because I a...I've been meaning to read this one because I absolutely love ghost stories, but I have seen a lot of mixed opinions and sort of wary of it. Sounds to me like another interesting plot failed by a love triangle gone wrong. haha. Great review dollface! <3Gisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953187386418088952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-50197399804736858982012-03-29T10:12:22.721-05:002012-03-29T10:12:22.721-05:00Team Kilt because of Zach is kind of legendary, bu...Team Kilt because of Zach is kind of legendary, but I haven't been able to get myself to read this series yet. Like you, I kind of get the sense it won't work for me.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-44071782351573629472012-03-29T09:35:24.023-05:002012-03-29T09:35:24.023-05:00I thought it was ok too. I really hated Logan and ...I thought it was ok too. I really hated Logan and couldn't muster up any sympathy for him. I'm still debating on whether or not to pick up book 2.Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-86996429531932506602012-03-29T08:40:21.943-05:002012-03-29T08:40:21.943-05:00I'm sorry this one wasn't for you. I'm...I'm sorry this one wasn't for you. I'm not sure if this one would be for me either.Jennifer | Mrs Q Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13531081381712505056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-70219056767769046962012-03-29T06:52:12.398-05:002012-03-29T06:52:12.398-05:00I finally met a person who isn't a fan of Scot...I finally met a person who isn't a fan of Scottish brogue!! lol I was beginning to think I was the only girl on the planet who didn't.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-50772536669714109022012-03-29T06:21:23.685-05:002012-03-29T06:21:23.685-05:00Agreed.
I rated itt a tad higher. I liked Aura, ...Agreed.<br /><br /> I rated itt a tad higher. I liked Aura, but then her whole virginity thing really grated on my nerves. I was disappointed that it didn't quite live up to the hype for me.bookgooniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12127257157069215003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-49114346911952684142012-03-29T02:36:03.988-05:002012-03-29T02:36:03.988-05:00I didn't mind Shade too much. I agree about th...I didn't mind Shade too much. I agree about the accents though. Not that attractive since I keep imagining guys wearing those skirt things too :$Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05313479884291199749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-52057390645173043382012-03-29T01:39:28.445-05:002012-03-29T01:39:28.445-05:00Hmm... seems like an interesting story, I might gi...Hmm... seems like an interesting story, I might give it a go even though I have my reservations. Thanks for a great review!<br /><br /><a href="http://bookenslaved.blogspot.com.au" rel="nofollow">Book Enslaved</a>Jussy Whohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04401263350393924404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-49907186925157065092012-03-29T01:37:08.914-05:002012-03-29T01:37:08.914-05:00Interesting!! I guess you are the first review I r...Interesting!! I guess you are the first review I read that didn't give this book a glowing Review!!! I was beginning to feel left out, because just like you I read tons of raving reviews. I guess the reason why I haven't picked it up yet was the Ghost story... I am not a big fan of ghosts, the best Ghost book I read was Anna Dressed In Blood. <br /><br />Loved your review and you gave me a lot to think about and I still need to decide if I really have to read it!Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998128531860725536noreply@blogger.com