tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post5036382192845704151..comments2024-02-10T21:34:03.128-05:00Comments on Writer of Wrongs: Review: The Winner's Curse by Marie RutkoskiGillyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-85780939092884765202014-03-20T20:12:42.596-04:002014-03-20T20:12:42.596-04:00I absolutely adored this book!! I didn't have ...I absolutely adored this book!! I didn't have issues with the romance, but it might be cause the romance was so unusual! There was some beginnings and then some plot twists and everything gone wrong and right!!<br /><br />And the world building... HOLY WORLD BUILDING!!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-67880901114192472162014-03-14T22:01:40.370-04:002014-03-14T22:01:40.370-04:00I think you misunderstand what I meant by "sw...I think you misunderstand what I meant by "swoon", though I agree with you. What you say you got from the romance is what I MEAN by "swoon". When I say swoon, i don't mean just sexy times and make out--I mean investing in them as a couple. Yes, I saw them gain respect and esteem from that, and that's the basis of swoonage for me, but I didn't see LOVE, which is what MAKES me swoon. Swooning = shipping, not out and out fanning myself over steamy scenes.<br /><br />What I'm trying to say, basically, is that to me, you DID swoon--but I did not. I wanted to, though, and I almost was with you on the couple. I just didn't feel the chemistry, really.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-75528870377466596732014-03-14T17:09:48.212-04:002014-03-14T17:09:48.212-04:00I agree with your review almost completely! I, too...I agree with your review almost completely! I, too, did not swoon at the romance, but here is where I disagree; I really don't think swooning was the point of their relationship. I loved their relationship because it was based entirely on their respect and esteem for each other, not on their ability to make out hotly. I felt like the steps in between friendship and carriage-kissing was there, it was just subtle, which I enjoyed (maybe it's just me). While I missed the swoon, I did feel their emotions towards each other, and it made up for the swoon - or lack thereof - for me. I feel like if there had been swoonage, it might have detracted from the slow-burn and respect part of their relationship.<br />That said, I do hope for swoonage in future books, and I quite enjoyed your review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361314606812376235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-29889716216888494942014-03-04T21:36:40.692-05:002014-03-04T21:36:40.692-05:00I hear ya Gillian! You make a good point about the...I hear ya Gillian! You make a good point about the fast transition to kisses and the lack of swoons. I definitely was expecting all the feels and then didn't get them, knocking down my rating of the book. That ending though! People told me that this wasn't a romance heavy book, and I guess I feel like it was actually since that is the main plot line (or the main plot line wouldn't have been possible without the romance I guess?), but the ending was unexpected in the best way. Anya @ On Starships and Dragonwingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11966260114472122150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-11767291777768387512014-02-28T22:08:27.642-05:002014-02-28T22:08:27.642-05:00I just started reading The Winner's Curse! So ...I just started reading The Winner's Curse! So far I love it, and based on almost every other review out there, I probably will when I'm done. I'm glad to hear your thoughts on the romance, because based on how you've described it, that's something I'm picky about in most books. Wonderful, honest review! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-51580066517136798402014-02-26T22:09:19.314-05:002014-02-26T22:09:19.314-05:00I need this book right now. My hands feel empty, ...I need this book right now. My hands feel empty, even though I could fill them with so many books. It's seems kind of weird that the romance did what it did and I'm hoping that I like it more than you did, cause who doesn't want a good romance? On the other hand I know what you need about needing that middle step. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.<br />Bystanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600291606916740623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-9494825819717970512014-02-26T21:38:26.350-05:002014-02-26T21:38:26.350-05:00THIS NOVEL SOUNDS SO AWESOME. And even though the ...THIS NOVEL SOUNDS SO AWESOME. And even though the romance is a bit iffy, I know that I'm going to love it from your review! I can't wait to read it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-66559115360969371772014-02-26T16:50:56.203-05:002014-02-26T16:50:56.203-05:00I get it. That happens way too often to me- the ro...I get it. That happens way too often to me- the romance doesn't click. It always hurts my emotional attachment to a story. I really do hope however that I'm in the majority and adore this one because The Winner's Curse seems like a phenomenal read and it's probably one of my most wanted books. <br /><br />-P.E. @ <a href="http://thesireniccodex.blogspot.ca" rel="nofollow">The Sirenic Codex</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045558423044874125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-1885950592264997172014-02-26T12:44:03.560-05:002014-02-26T12:44:03.560-05:00I always love it when a review points out somethin...I always love it when a review points out something other than what everyone else is saying. And now you've got me thinking: were all the steps there for me? In any case, it seems like this couple will have plenty of time to work out their feelings for each other.<br /><a href="http://jenryland.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Jen @ YA Romantics</a><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-48083815438587088512014-02-26T12:16:29.691-05:002014-02-26T12:16:29.691-05:00So, I actually agree with you about the romance! I...So, I actually agree with you about the romance! I didn't really feel the swoons for Arin and Kestrel, even though I really wanted to. There were some moments where I feel like I should have felt it -- but it just never happened. I think, in part, it has something to do with the fact that I couldn't really connect with either of them very well.<br /><br />Otherwise, I think that THE WINNER'S CURSE has the potential to become even better as the series continues. The concept is pretty smart, and the story is very engaging! I enjoyed seeing how everything was going to fall into place (or fall apart), and I'm curious how Marie will continue.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-57775359080239860882014-02-26T10:37:25.173-05:002014-02-26T10:37:25.173-05:00I'm bummed you didn't feel the slow burn! ...I'm bummed you didn't feel the slow burn! I think their relationship was founded on mutual respect and mystery, which was not quite the typical swoon fare. And while I'm remembering the late night Bite & Sting matches and the braiding of her hair and what not, I agree that Marie definitely could have amped it up just a titch with the swoon.<br /><br />What made the least sense to me was how Arin was super duper into Kestrel and didn't want her away from his home and what not. I was like......he's THAT SERIOUS? Anyway, the rest of the story definitely worked for me and I felt the ship at the end so I'm ready for the next book like whoa. Lisa Schenstedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394196334860848380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-52624096935490367262014-02-26T08:20:23.514-05:002014-02-26T08:20:23.514-05:00I'm reading this one right now and am about 70...I'm reading this one right now and am about 70-ish pages from the end(so they've all ready started making out in carriages) and I don't feel the romance either. I'm not ANTI the romance, it's fine, it's there, but I'm not swooning or really digging it either. I'm really liking the rest of it so far(and I mean, 70 pages from the end, so I know the big stuff is probably coming), but at this point I could take or leave the romance. Stormy @ Book. Blog. Bake.http://bookblogbake.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-18662681440355768912014-02-26T03:30:43.360-05:002014-02-26T03:30:43.360-05:00THIS OH MY GOD THIS. Seriously. I had the exact sa...THIS OH MY GOD THIS. Seriously. I had the exact same feels. I loved everything but I did NOT swoon for the romance. I liked them over time, but ABSOLUTELY did they skip some steps. So you're not alone in wondering what went wrong and why everyone else seems to rave about this couple. *sigh* *hugs*Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067361314969302669noreply@blogger.com