tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post7459195133960856456..comments2023-11-03T04:25:28.098-04:00Comments on The Quiet Concert: ARC REVIEW #151: Just Like Fate by Cat Patrick and Suzanne YoungNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-23536137672769037462013-08-23T13:54:32.722-04:002013-08-23T13:54:32.722-04:00anything having to do with grandmothers in a book ...anything having to do with grandmothers in a book is a red flag for me because my grandmother is the second most important person in my life. So I admit I may feel more strongly about it than some hah. It started the book off on a bad note for me. And yeah the paranormal theme in Pivot Point did make that book even better. But Kasie West is also a writing genius. Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-68545376934952843332013-08-23T13:52:05.317-04:002013-08-23T13:52:05.317-04:00Chris and the parallel plots were the real draw fo...Chris and the parallel plots were the real draw for me. So despite my qualms I still liked it. Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-70507415396351521682013-08-23T13:51:33.247-04:002013-08-23T13:51:33.247-04:00No but thanks for the tip I will definitely add it...No but thanks for the tip I will definitely add it to my TBR. And the choice kind of set the tone for the book. That and her tendency to run away from things. It was hard to completely come back from that. Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-82647509749057434522013-08-23T13:50:29.662-04:002013-08-23T13:50:29.662-04:00Chris was awesome!! Why can't I find a boy lik...Chris was awesome!! Why can't I find a boy like this :) Again with the choice, very poorly handled by the authors but the story was likable otherwise so I do think you should read this at some point! Others who weren't as bothered by the little things that I was gave it 4+ stars!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-29774693117738251382013-08-23T13:48:09.272-04:002013-08-23T13:48:09.272-04:00Yeah I don't feel like I had as positive an ex...Yeah I don't feel like I had as positive an experience as some others but I also liked it more than some of my other blogger friends so I don't think I'm being too critical. Again, it all depends on your triggers. I loved the parallel plots but there were many things in the story itself that reduced it to just an average read. 3 stars still means I liked it though!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-71325919408449454562013-08-23T13:45:43.955-04:002013-08-23T13:45:43.955-04:00EXACTLY. I would argue that the choice in and of i...EXACTLY. I would argue that the choice in and of itself was the weakest part of the story. It happens within the first couple of pages and it's true that I didn't like Caroline at first because of her decision to leave (in that scenario). She actually didn't redeem herself a whole lot but the story did pick up after that. This story is most definitely flawed but it did keep my attention. Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-12401137407361516352013-08-23T13:43:12.377-04:002013-08-23T13:43:12.377-04:00haha yeah Pivot Point was AMAZING so maybe it'...haha yeah Pivot Point was AMAZING so maybe it's not fair to compare the two. If you really like parallel storylines than I'd suggest you still read this because it is still pretty entertaining.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339884453331050427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-11328638045390951532013-08-12T12:55:00.188-04:002013-08-12T12:55:00.188-04:00Oh, Chris WAS the cutest!! I absolutely loved him....Oh, Chris WAS the cutest!! I absolutely loved him. <br />I can agree with that. I think I kind of took it for face value -- a way to split the plot -- and didn't really think that far into it, but I can totally see why so many readers were like, "WHAT. Leaving for a party!?" <br />I liked Pivot Point more because of the paranormal aspect. It just made it interesting to see that twist with multiple characters and that it was Addie's ability versus the reader being the only one to know the two outcomes with Just Like Fate. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00133612131488048932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-55833976181062863872013-08-11T09:16:26.760-04:002013-08-11T09:16:26.760-04:00Hmmm, leaving your sick maybe dying grandmother li...Hmmm, leaving your sick maybe dying grandmother like THAT for a party sounds like a lame reason. I like the sound of Chris, but I don't think that's enough to enjoy this book..Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-48221492234508724302013-08-10T14:54:06.308-04:002013-08-10T14:54:06.308-04:00Ugh this book. I still can't get over the stup...Ugh this book. I still can't get over the stupid "choice" that set the whole plot into motion. So weak. It *definitely* felt forced to me. -.- Have you read Parallel yet btw? It's in the same line with this and Pivot Point and I really enjoyed it.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067361314969302669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-42954039945300289552013-08-10T13:43:20.093-04:002013-08-10T13:43:20.093-04:00I'm thinking I'm going to read this just f...I'm thinking I'm going to read this just for Chris. lol I'm sad this wasn't as strong as Pivot Point (then again what is?). It is a little weird that she would just leave her dying grandmother's side for a party, okay maybe super weird. I won't be rushing out to get this but I will be adding it to my TBR pile. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788568691345783808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-3875981022985120392013-08-09T03:31:55.926-04:002013-08-09T03:31:55.926-04:00Interesting review Nicole, other reviews I've ...Interesting review Nicole, other reviews I've read have been a lot more gushy but I see why you felt let down a bit. I read and loved Pivot Point too so I'm sure I will end up comparing them as well. I do like the whole concept of parallel plots so it's already on the wishlist :)Trish @ Between My Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517849083417759188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-75055230729165760012013-08-08T09:48:13.714-04:002013-08-08T09:48:13.714-04:00I really enjoyed Pivot Point, and Kasie West is so...I really enjoyed Pivot Point, and Kasie West is so phenomenal, that it's probably going to be almost impossible for a book with the same basic premise to be as good. I do like parallel storylines (and the idea that one choice leads you down different paths, although it sounds like this one has the MC ending up in sort of the same place--hence the fate aspect, I guess). I think I read another review of this where the person didn't like the fact that the choice was staying with the sick, dying grandmother versus leaving to go to a party. Definitely not a way to have you like the character when she makes the choice to leave. I wonder why the authors had that be the choice? Great review! ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561809063334102736.post-81355519888909868622013-08-08T08:19:30.155-04:002013-08-08T08:19:30.155-04:00Great review! I just read Pivot Point and I really...Great review! I just read Pivot Point and I really liked the parallel storylines. Pity this one's not as good, I guess I should wait to read it until I can't remember Pivot Point anymore;)<br /><br /><a href="http://evelinesbooks.blogspot.nl/" rel="nofollow">Eveline's Books</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759051969928822340noreply@blogger.com