tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post3563251390797846599..comments2023-11-03T04:25:28.098-04:00Comments on The Quiet Concert: Top Ten Tuesday (15) - April 23rdNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-5189959641348269002013-04-25T03:50:05.746-04:002013-04-25T03:50:05.746-04:00A couple of these are on my TBR list so it's i...A couple of these are on my TBR list so it's interesting to hear your thoughts on them. Especially 'Code Name Verity'... hmm... I'll have to read it now! <br /><br />- AnnetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-31388290313055193192013-04-24T21:53:49.797-04:002013-04-24T21:53:49.797-04:00I think I just saw Level 2 at the bookstore the ot...I think I just saw Level 2 at the bookstore the other day-- the one where the character is kind of dead/ in limbo? It seemed moderately interesting but not enough to pursue it. I guess my instincts were in the right direction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-67675345846520304782013-04-24T03:42:41.526-04:002013-04-24T03:42:41.526-04:00Ugh, Dualed. STAB STAB STAB that book was so stupi...Ugh, Dualed. STAB STAB STAB that book was so stupid. I keep seeing Slated praised everywhere, I may need to check it out, haha. Across the Universe can go die in a fire. and Level 2... still planning on reading it but... I haven't heard good things. :(Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067361314969302669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-49093621282866265762013-04-23T22:50:14.540-04:002013-04-23T22:50:14.540-04:00I have some of these on my TBR list, and others I&...I have some of these on my TBR list, and others I've been wondering about -- like Dualed. I think I'll leave that one; I've got more than enough to read without it. <br /><br />Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08639732368395025578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-38637081957909592092013-04-23T22:01:36.259-04:002013-04-23T22:01:36.259-04:00I've been hearing quite a few people say Duale...I've been hearing quite a few people say Dualed was disappointing. That's good to know because I'll push it further down my list now. Same goes for Level 2. I'm glad you liked Slated and Mind Games though. I'm really wanting to read them both!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my TTT!<br /><br />Jessica@<a href="http://www.lovinloslibros.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Lovin' Los Libros</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11599076698656920058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-11314554544836723962013-04-23T16:06:00.191-04:002013-04-23T16:06:00.191-04:00I agree with The Madness Underneath - I think the ...I agree with The Madness Underneath - I think the predictability ruined it for me. The rest of your list I haven't read much of. Code Name Verity surprised me as well with how good it was. The rest of the books have been on my TBR list though. :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my TTT.<br /><br />Brandy @ <a href="alittleofthebooklife.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> A Little of the Book Life </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017636623697049877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-44304100302693645132013-04-23T15:53:36.081-04:002013-04-23T15:53:36.081-04:00Man, many of the books that left you disappointed ...Man, many of the books that left you disappointed are on my TBR list. Perhaps I really need to rethink where they stand and make sure my expectations are in check. You win some, you lose some I suppose.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15825578716168335522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-51661703998210622962013-04-23T15:51:36.005-04:002013-04-23T15:51:36.005-04:00Haha it happens...Haha it happens...Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-61155108171931423882013-04-23T15:51:12.750-04:002013-04-23T15:51:12.750-04:00We hope it's a better read for you!We hope it's a better read for you!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-19798999544138688542013-04-23T15:50:14.848-04:002013-04-23T15:50:14.848-04:00Then definitely give Slated a shot! I really felt ...Then definitely give Slated a shot! I really felt for Kyla!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-14370318246563790952013-04-23T15:44:29.823-04:002013-04-23T15:44:29.823-04:00I had high hopes for it. And I still thought I'...I had high hopes for it. And I still thought I'd like it when other friends had problems with it. But nope, this one wasn't for me. But if your excited, why not give it a try! You may feel differently :) Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-37423955867441624802013-04-23T15:43:15.996-04:002013-04-23T15:43:15.996-04:00hehe thanks! I thought this was a hard list to mak...hehe thanks! I thought this was a hard list to make. But I do recommend some of the books that exceeded our expectations :) Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-43242521697631096022013-04-23T15:37:48.145-04:002013-04-23T15:37:48.145-04:00Exactly! Everyone has different triggers!Exactly! Everyone has different triggers!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-57798300282389064852013-04-23T15:37:28.496-04:002013-04-23T15:37:28.496-04:00Yeah, my problems with Level 2 had a lot to do wit...Yeah, my problems with Level 2 had a lot to do with the world-building. If that's not a trigger for you maybe you won't have the same response. <br /><br />And I seriously need to find out where authors are at and when. I am so out of the loop I feel like I am missing out!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-31213522403812139102013-04-23T15:32:27.102-04:002013-04-23T15:32:27.102-04:00I'm glad you agree, I felt like I was the only...I'm glad you agree, I felt like I was the only one!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-85592256399190203322013-04-23T15:31:59.117-04:002013-04-23T15:31:59.117-04:00YES do! And I hope you like it!! but no hype :) YES do! And I hope you like it!! but no hype :) Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-90229546630836164932013-04-23T15:19:18.417-04:002013-04-23T15:19:18.417-04:00Great list, I've read a bunch of them, have so...Great list, I've read a bunch of them, have some same/some differing opinions but I certainly hope I don't end up feeling the same way you did about Across the Universe because I'm pretty excited to read it also.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00594606021879916407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-64878755283803341232013-04-23T15:17:59.272-04:002013-04-23T15:17:59.272-04:00I am really happy you said something because I'...I am really happy you said something because I've been seeing really good reviews for The Program and I probably would have picked it up with high expectations so thanks for saving me!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-69176501862913134572013-04-23T15:16:15.193-04:002013-04-23T15:16:15.193-04:00haha yeah I didn't think they were anything sp...haha yeah I didn't think they were anything special! Too many other good books out there to prioritize! :) Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-44519862682229186222013-04-23T14:49:10.751-04:002013-04-23T14:49:10.751-04:00Gah, I haven't read any of these! But Slated ...Gah, I haven't read any of these! But Slated looks good, I love emotional reads. I don't need action as much as I need a connection with the book and its characters.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006202162871450425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-86910573681539666122013-04-23T13:21:22.348-04:002013-04-23T13:21:22.348-04:00Aww, Dualed sounds amazing :(.
My TTT :)Aww, Dualed sounds amazing :(.<br />My <a href="http://uncorkedthoughts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/top-ten-tuesday-13.html" rel="nofollow">TTT</a> :)Uncorked Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08920292583492212455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-3740937707680238392013-04-23T12:41:48.714-04:002013-04-23T12:41:48.714-04:00I love the commentary! I actually haven't read...I love the commentary! I actually haven't read any of these books. :) Paranormalcy wasn't a favorite read of mine either and is primarily the reason I skipped out on Mind Games. Sounds like I didn't miss much. :)<br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />Bonnie @ <a href="http://sweet-tidbits.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sweet Tidbits</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964968798310433317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-6832230570530520912013-04-23T12:36:28.058-04:002013-04-23T12:36:28.058-04:00Agree with you about Across the Universe, I couldn...Agree with you about Across the Universe, I couldn't stand the main character...or any of the others.<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://bookslikestars.net/">Rochelle @ Books Like Stars</a>Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549565495265100794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-52535613844362286702013-04-23T10:27:01.000-04:002013-04-23T10:27:01.000-04:00I am so with you on Across the Universe and Madnes...I am so with you on Across the Universe and Madness underneath. Both were huge disappointments for me. I really need to get to Mind Games.<br /><br />My <a href="http://illtumbleforya.blogspot.com/2013/04/teaser-and-top-ten-tuesday-9-042313.html" rel="nofollow">Teaser and Top Ten Tuesday</a>LisaILJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09538953729146106525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-41966168073494102652013-04-23T10:14:21.574-04:002013-04-23T10:14:21.574-04:00I've heard such good things about Across the U...I've heard such good things about Across the Universe and Level 2.... I guess they can't be for everyone, right?Lonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248163148722597124noreply@blogger.com