tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869508299162517490.post365933018256072373..comments2023-07-14T17:14:05.557+03:00Comments on Raining Books and Words: Red Queen (Red Queen #1) by Victoria AveyardAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05904593804283835293noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869508299162517490.post-89516191204820879762015-06-08T01:41:06.652+03:002015-06-08T01:41:06.652+03:00I didn't rate this quite as low as you did, bu...I didn't rate this quite as low as you did, but i had similar problems with it. The idea was good and I loved the background of the world, but it wasn't as fleshed out as I would have liked. None of the characters were terrible but they never really go to me either. I had heard about the plot twist but then I promptly forgot about it when I was reading, so it did surprise me. But, up to the twist, I was thinking in my head "Wow...this book sure is silly and naive." The plot twist proved that some what wrong but it didn't turn it around for me.<br /><br />The whole mix of genres thing was weird. That didn't stick out to me until you said it, but it would have been better to stick with one or two elements. Throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks isn't a great idea.<br /><br />Still, I enjoyed it alright. It was mediocre to good for me.<br /><br />Cayt @ <a href="http://www.cayt.com" rel="nofollow">Vicarious Caytastrophe</a>Caythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568532592059128143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869508299162517490.post-22571440230032117522015-05-26T12:03:14.046+03:002015-05-26T12:03:14.046+03:00I know, I was really excited for Red Queen as well...I know, I was really excited for Red Queen as well - one of my best friends gave it 4 stars and I usually trust her taste. :( What on Earth went wrong with that.. <br /><br />Haha, good to know that there others with the similar problem :D I wish I could stop doing that, but it's just impossible!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904593804283835293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869508299162517490.post-62617514775374376382015-05-26T11:58:26.287+03:002015-05-26T11:58:26.287+03:00Haha, I think that's usually a pretty good sig...Haha, I think that's usually a pretty good sign that you haven't been enjoying the book that much if you can't really remember the events or the names :) It's good to see that I'm not the only one who hasn't exactly enjoyed it - I felt a bit of an anomaly while writing this review! Thanks for the input :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904593804283835293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869508299162517490.post-86761869725014653862015-05-26T09:34:03.077+03:002015-05-26T09:34:03.077+03:00I don't actually think I've seen any favou...I don't actually think I've seen any favourable reviews for this book. Not from reviewers I follow anyway. It's super disappointing becuase I was really excited about this one. I'll definitely still be reading it, but I won't be expecting as much from it.<br /><br />I also totally agree with your point about if you're not enjoying a book you just start to find the smallest things ridiculous. I always thought that was me being picky, so I'm kind of glad to hear that at least one other person does it!pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413273102522309871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869508299162517490.post-53169987596186750812015-05-26T02:35:23.714+03:002015-05-26T02:35:23.714+03:00I was reading this book and it became an ON HOLD b...I was reading this book and it became an ON HOLD book for me (may or may not finish, not exactly a DNF). I agree with you that the first few chapters are pretty slow. I also did not connect with the main character. I think I read up to the point where she is promised to the younger prince... and what sucks is that I cant even remember their names! LOLZeee @ I Heart Romancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120545951032621199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869508299162517490.post-9020491705293078472015-05-25T18:57:24.473+03:002015-05-25T18:57:24.473+03:00You're absolutely right - all the hype usually...You're absolutely right - all the hype usually makes your expectations go sky high. You should definitely go for it if you feel like it :) I hope you'll like it better than I did.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904593804283835293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6869508299162517490.post-7986375922416289802015-05-25T18:30:46.841+03:002015-05-25T18:30:46.841+03:00I'm sorry to see that you didn't enjoy thi...I'm sorry to see that you didn't enjoy this one, especially because of all the hype that's been surrounding it. I've found that more often than not, hype can ruin a book for me. I will probably still give it a read. Thanks for sharing your honest opinions!<br />Krystianna @ <a href="http://downrightdystopian.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Downright Dystopian</a>Krystiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793987066964047092noreply@blogger.com