tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post6115652908562625901..comments2024-02-10T21:34:03.128-05:00Comments on Writer of Wrongs: Review: Falling Kingdoms by Morgan RhodesGillyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-81705117526239863922017-01-21T12:33:29.361-05:002017-01-21T12:33:29.361-05:00I tried to read the Falling Kingdoms, I read the i...I tried to read the Falling Kingdoms, I read the incest part and called no BRANO. I was reading it thinking, "WTF is going on HERE"!? Of course I just figured out now that Jonas and his so called hot sister aren't even related, thank god. That disturbed me so much I shunned the book series forever.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02173646715599948253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-35915283345762734662013-01-20T22:29:29.150-05:002013-01-20T22:29:29.150-05:00I have heard some ups and downs about this one. Bu...I have heard some ups and downs about this one. But there is still something about it that makes me want to read it. I love reading your reviews, by the way. And I like going into a book knowing what to expect. Jaime Lesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11102596597333629396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-58797357340475215152013-01-16T06:41:14.852-05:002013-01-16T06:41:14.852-05:00I already ordered this one from TBD.. I couldn'...I already ordered this one from TBD.. I couldn't resist it even though the reviews I've read don't really rate it highly. Ashfahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310982905381783019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-55620328513145667072013-01-11T20:59:02.771-05:002013-01-11T20:59:02.771-05:00Loved this review!
I have been thinking about pic...Loved this review! <br />I have been thinking about picking this one up, but now I'm not as likely to run off<br />and purchase it right away.<br />Being able to connect with the characters is a HUGE part of why I read books.<br />I have a feeling I will agree with how you felt about this book...<br />So, it will have to wait!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272406207183919444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-60027866042481954732012-12-24T12:55:57.021-05:002012-12-24T12:55:57.021-05:00I've been drooling over this book ever since i...I've been drooling over this book ever since it came under my radar.. A lot of people seemed not to like it too much but I can't it, I'm gaga over this one! great review BTW.. Thumbs up!:)Ashfahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310982905381783019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-22824492176807926072012-12-18T19:47:36.137-05:002012-12-18T19:47:36.137-05:00Glad to make you giggle! And do read it. I want to...Glad to make you giggle! And do read it. I want to see if you fall into the positive camp or the negative one!GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-29235070674917934542012-12-18T19:27:46.517-05:002012-12-18T19:27:46.517-05:00Eeee, I liked this review! I'll probably still...Eeee, I liked this review! I'll probably still read FALLING KINGDOMS, because I'm stubborn like that, but thank you for giving me a heads up on the problem areas. Also, your GIFs made me giggle.Shelver506https://www.blogger.com/profile/01766003186139844901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-46782428405458138652012-12-15T08:16:50.363-05:002012-12-15T08:16:50.363-05:00I am e-mailing you. We are making this kick happen...I am e-mailing you. We are making this kick happen, I am telling you!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661169246931091833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-47155046426769677542012-12-15T00:17:07.219-05:002012-12-15T00:17:07.219-05:00I've got Prophecy on my list. I've heard m...I've got Prophecy on my list. I've heard mixed things about it too. I always think its interesting to see where people of pretty similar tastes differ, especially in high fantasy. And yes! I second the idea of a high fantasy kick. So weird how we totally lined up for ToG but clearly DID NOT for Falling Kingdoms. And I'm planning to read The Sweetest Spell on my cross-country plane trip next week! Can't WAIT. I need something cute to read after all these books with pain and suffering.<br /><br />And I agree on rant reviews. It's probably mean of me, but I just love reading them (not to mention writing them... clearly).<br /><br />And OH BOY, do I have a lot of fairy and angel books to review! Wonder where I got all of those...?GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-85880134782157205382012-12-14T22:27:01.652-05:002012-12-14T22:27:01.652-05:00Haha Hey! <3 Thank you for linking my review an...Haha Hey! <3 Thank you for linking my review and I love that you love my reviews haha! <br /><br />Anyway, I also love rant reviews. The longest reviews I ever write are my negative ones because I just go on and on with my dislike of certain aspects of the novel. My Everlost by Neal Shusterman review apparently got a lot of laughs because of that. It almost makes you feel ebtter to write entertaining rant reviews instead of serious negative ones to avoid being offensive.<br /><br />Anyway, this is a SUPER polarizing book, so it's not meant for everyone. Example: we're one of the few people who really enjoyed THRONE OF GLASS. For the most part we line up with similar interests, but this one is just one of those ones that falls short for one of us. And another high fantasy that I thought I'd love, Prophecy by Ellen Oh, was just... okay. So it makes me curious to see what you think since high fantasies can tear even the most similar of readers apart ;) haha<br /><br />I totally think we have to just go on high fantasy kicks and see how our opinions are the same or different because of how different we were with this one but so alike we were with THRONE OF GLASS. That'd be epic.<br /><br />Anyway, I totally respect your opinion and where you came from with a lot of your arguments (but I must admit that I can't wait to see what you think of THE SWEETEST SPELL! <3 So. Damn. Cute.) Can't wait to see what other reviews you have in store for us! (Might they be some fairy or angel books? hmmmm...)Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661169246931091833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-63164852604978936522012-12-14T14:19:21.364-05:002012-12-14T14:19:21.364-05:00I admit to a soft spot for ranty reviews too. I ki...I admit to a soft spot for ranty reviews too. I kind of love to write them because I'm a mean, snarky person. Glad I cracked you up! Thanks for the follow, fellow grumpapotamus!<br /><br />Again, lots of people found things to love here, even if it just didn't work for me. Might as well make your own opinion, because you'll either get a great read out of it or a great ranty review! And FIFTH ELEMENT. OMG. Yes. Best movie ever.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-56407930009198536652012-12-14T14:16:20.551-05:002012-12-14T14:16:20.551-05:00Thanks! :D I love gifs. I cannot help myself. But ...Thanks! :D I love gifs. I cannot help myself. But yeah... incest is hard for me to overcome. A lot of people loved this book, so you may want to check it out, in case you do too.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-4424812900413577902012-12-14T12:42:11.463-05:002012-12-14T12:42:11.463-05:00Random fact about me: I LOVE rant reviews. They...Random fact about me: I LOVE rant reviews. They're my fave! And yours cracked me up (douchus magnificus, tee hee!). So naturally, you have a new follower who will probably be stalking your reviews from now on. ;)<br /><br />So, I have been DYING to get my hands on this one...now, maybe not so much. I have a very long list of pet peeves in a book, two being (as you said) squicky romances and shallow characters. The whole brother-sister romance sounds really disturbing and I'm not even going to think about that, but the other one with lack of kissing might not be so bad for me. Anymore I tend to gag when there's too much lovey dovey crap. Light romance sounds good.<br />I'm so, SO sick of books with perfect characters that everyone pines for. That part would really irritate me. I'm more of a fan of the underdog, personally.<br />Four stones, er I mean crystals for the four elements? Easy, Fifth Element. May not be too original, but it kind of excites me because that's my favorite movie. :D <br />But hey, on the bright side...magic wine sounds awesome.<br /><br />I was going to snag this one in the next month, but I may wait now. I tend to be a grumpapotamus too (hee hee!), so I'd probably have many of the same feelings about this one. Very entertaining review!! <3Jessi (Geo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13499493921728476867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-9410968654053194012012-12-14T10:51:02.585-05:002012-12-14T10:51:02.585-05:00Aw so sad it fell short for you. I wanted to read ...Aw so sad it fell short for you. I wanted to read this but with the things you described I probably won't like them either :S <br />And yes, incest-y that is not....why?! Ugh. No, just no. <br /><br />I love all your gifs they say sooo much xD Ana Lucíahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661401550077971755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-22731979892989435012012-12-13T02:28:21.202-05:002012-12-13T02:28:21.202-05:00Yeah, I just could not get past it. Some people I ...Yeah, I just could not get past it. Some people I know could, because they're not actually related and the character was fighting so hard against it, but I just couldn't, especially since I found little else in the book to make up for it. It just wasn't for me.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-44491428368328428572012-12-13T00:32:37.791-05:002012-12-13T00:32:37.791-05:00Incest-y? Ew. Even if they're not ~actually~ r...Incest-y? Ew. Even if they're not ~actually~ related, that really squicks me out. I'm also an anime watcher, and this whole "kind-of incest" thing is a really big trend in that, and it's terrible. I hope it isn't spreading to other mediums, though this is the first time I've heard of it popping up in YA (then again, I only pay attention to a small percentage of YA).<br />In conclusion: Ew.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-79651735127341280192012-12-12T12:57:43.308-05:002012-12-12T12:57:43.308-05:00Haha thank you! I think I must be feeling the Wedn...Haha thank you! I think I must be feeling the Wednesday blues as well. A lot of people really love this book, so who knows? You might like it.GillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622344092774777709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4932292247636823526.post-86836746918035937842012-12-12T12:25:50.385-05:002012-12-12T12:25:50.385-05:00This definitely sounds like it is not the book for...This definitely sounds like it is not the book for me. Your review, however, is just the thing for this Wednesday morning. Fabulous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com