Heather K (dentist in my spare time)’s review of The Book of Life (All Souls Trilogy, #3) > Likes and Comments
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Oooh, jealous! Can't wait to read your review. :)
Trish wrote: "Jealous! p.s they return home"
I'm pretty lost right now! I have to quickly remember everything!
I'm clearing the decks for this book. I'm getting the audio version, too, so I can spend every minute with the story. Now I'm a bit afraid I won't like it as much as I did the previous ones.
Nila wrote: "I'm clearing the decks for this book. I'm getting the audio version, too, so I can spend every minute with the story. Now I'm a bit afraid I won't like it as much as I did the previous ones."
I'm not, to be honest. I read the others years ago when they were first published and this one isn't holding my attention the same way. I'm liking it enough but it feels long, which isn't a great sign.
I was enchanted by the first book; less so by #2. I don't think I even finished it. For me, book 1 was an enchantment because I wasn't familiar with anything in that magical world. Unfortunately, I did a history major in college, so the second wasn't as big a mystery of as big a pleasure.
YAY! I have my download ready and waiting!
Simon wrote: "YAY! I have my download ready and waiting!"
I'm about 75% done. Right now it's 3 stars for me.
Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "Simon wrote: "YAY! I have my download ready and waiting!"
I'm about 75% done. Right now it's 3 stars for me."
OH! NO! Only 3. God I hate it when the finale is shit!
Simon wrote: "Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "Simon wrote: "YAY! I have my download ready and waiting!"
I'm about 75% done. Right now it's 3 stars for me."
OH! NO! Only 3. God I hate it when the f..."
ME too. I'm trying to finish tonight but it is a very long book!
I'm really curious as to what you think about the ending-it went from three down to two for me.
Dianna wrote: "I'm really curious as to what you think about the ending-it went from three down to two for me."
I was hoping it was going to get better and it didn't. I would have rated it even lower but I was feeling nostalgic for the characters.
Yeah, I'm kind of pissed that she's a tree now. It's ridiculous.
Craaaaaap. I loved the first as well, Heather, but the found the second to be a huge letdown. I think I'll avoid this one and just make up my own ending, because all the issues you listed would make me rage.
Litchick (is stuck in the 19th century) wrote: "Craaaaaap. I loved the first as well, Heather, but the found the second to be a huge letdown. I think I'll avoid this one and just make up my own ending, because all the issues you listed would mak..."
I'm with you. I want to remake the book in my head so I'm happier. I'm so surprised at all the gushing reviews.
I've stopped being surprised by gushing reviews for the final books in series. I figure that most people are wearing their fangirl glasses by that point. They're the beer goggles of the literary world.
This is kinda disheartening since I loved the first… but haven't read the 2nd yet
Litchick (is stuck in the 19th century) wrote: "I've stopped being surprised by gushing reviews for the final books in series. I figure that most people are wearing their fangirl glasses by that point. They're the beer goggles of the literary wo..."
Love that "beer goggles" phrase! Too true.
R * A Reader Obsessed * wrote: "This is kinda disheartening since I loved the first… but haven't read the 2nd yet"
Well, I liked the second so I think you should give it a go. It wasn't nearly as good as the first, though.
Well, I'm glad I didn't read past the first book. lol!
Bummer when a good series goes south...great review, Heather!
Jill wrote: "Well, I'm glad I didn't read past the first book. lol!
Bummer when a good series goes south...great review, Heather!"
Thanks, Jill! It was a big let down :(
You have hit the nail on the head my friend! I adore the first 2 books and was left completely unfulfilled. I agree with your explanations, especially #4 through #8. Love Gallowglass as well :) Your point in #7 is right on the money. All that said, I will definitely read anything else she comes out with.
Katie wrote: "You have hit the nail on the head my friend! I adore the first 2 books and was left completely unfulfilled. I agree with your explanations, especially #4 through #8. Love Gallowglass as well :) You..."
Thank you! It was such a let down, wasn't it? I could seriously go for a whole Gallowglass spin off series!
Totally agree. I was left confused and disappointed. I wish the author had at the least given Gallowglass an ending. He was my favorite character.
Thank you for this. been wondering if it's worth it to read book 3 and it sounds like no.
Aimee wrote: "Totally agree. I was left confused and disappointed. I wish the author had at the least given Gallowglass an ending. He was my favorite character."
I know, right? Gallowglass was the highlight of this book for me.
Jackie wrote: "Thank you for this. been wondering if it's worth it to read book 3 and it sounds like no."
In my opinion, it isn't. I felt highly dissatisfied by it.
I read the first book and half of the second. This one sounds awful. How sad for you! Good job outlining the problem areas.
Kathleen wrote: "I read the first book and half of the second. This one sounds awful. How sad for you! Good job outlining the problem areas."
What Kathleen said! I loathe multiple POVs! Three aren't so bad but anything more than that can be very aggravating or a book killer.
I came away with some big questions unanswered, too. Who created the darn book and when?
Kathleen wrote: "I read the first book and half of the second. This one sounds awful. How sad for you! Good job outlining the problem areas."
It really was, Kathleen. And I hear the audible version is even worse.
Thanks, BTW :)
Anna (Bobs Her Hair) wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "I read the first book and half of the second. This one sounds awful. How sad for you! Good job outlining the problem areas."
What Kathleen said! I loathe multiple POVs! Three are..."
Multiple POVs make me rage! It can kill a good book and this wasn't even good.
anieva wrote: "Good points, especially 5 and 8."
Thank you! There were so many times when I thought, "Well, didn't the characters just say the opposite??" The plot was a bumbling mess.
Franny wrote: "I came away with some big questions unanswered, too. Who created the darn book and when?"
I know! I still have as many answers as I did at the beginning. This author needs to take a hint from the Fever series on how to end a series.
omg everything about this review. EVERYTHING EVERYTHING EVERYTHING EVERYTHING...just thank you. I agreed with it all and it's nice to know I wasn't the only one who had these thoughts.
I think this author needs to study her craft.
Kathleen wrote: "I think this author needs to study her craft."
ahahahahahahahaha
I mean really, though. She's a professor. Can probably write academic papers in her sleep, but storytelling is entirely different. This trilogy was her first attempt at published fiction, I believe. She just jumped into the deep end -- 1500 pages that meandered around to a standstill, and characters who never developed into something more.
Kathleen wrote: "I mean really, though. She's a professor. Can probably write academic papers in her sleep, but storytelling is entirely different. This trilogy was her first attempt at published fiction, I believe..."
oh gosh can we be friends in real life? like seriously though?! so much truth.
Candace wrote: "So you're telling me [spoilers removed]
Are you SERIOUS?!"
That is exactly what i'm telling you!!
Danielle wrote: "omg everything about this review. EVERYTHING EVERYTHING EVERYTHING EVERYTHING...just thank you. I agreed with it all and it's nice to know I wasn't the only one who had these thoughts."
*hugs*
You are not the only one!
Kathleen wrote: "I mean really, though. She's a professor. Can probably write academic papers in her sleep, but storytelling is entirely different. This trilogy was her first attempt at published fiction, I believe..."
Yes, this!
A letdown for me also after the first 2 books. Agree, haphazard, inconsistent plot, the who's who, and wanted also to know more about who made the book and the blood rage thing
Danielle, we already R friends in real life! This is as real as it gets. ;-)
Pam wrote: "A letdown for me also after the first 2 books. Agree, haphazard, inconsistent plot, the who's who, and wanted also to know more about who made the book and the blood rage thing"
Me too. The blood rage thing was so weird.
Blood rage? She may have stolen the idea from another UF novel, like Bayou Moon or Cry Wolf. I don't think she is well versed in this genre. I heard her speak at our local bookstore after book 1 came out, and she said she had never read any fantasy-romance novels except those written by Anne Rice decades ago.
Kathleen wrote: "Blood rage? She may have stolen the idea from another UF novel, like Bayou Moon or Cry Wolf. I don't think she is well versed in this genre. I heard her speak at our l..."
That explains so much.
Kathleen wrote: "Danielle, we already R friends in real life! This is as real as it gets. ;-)"
ahahaha so much wisdom!!
Kathleen wrote: "Blood rage? She may have stolen the idea from another UF novel, like Bayou Moon or Cry Wolf. I don't think she is well versed in this genre. I heard her speak at our l..."
Oh gosh she read Anne Rice and her books turned out like this?!?! I just can't.....just whatever...blood rage plot whatever it was, was a waste of my life.
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Trish wrote: "Jealous! p.s they return home"I'm pretty lost right now! I have to quickly remember everything!
I'm clearing the decks for this book. I'm getting the audio version, too, so I can spend every minute with the story. Now I'm a bit afraid I won't like it as much as I did the previous ones.
Nila wrote: "I'm clearing the decks for this book. I'm getting the audio version, too, so I can spend every minute with the story. Now I'm a bit afraid I won't like it as much as I did the previous ones."I'm not, to be honest. I read the others years ago when they were first published and this one isn't holding my attention the same way. I'm liking it enough but it feels long, which isn't a great sign.
I was enchanted by the first book; less so by #2. I don't think I even finished it. For me, book 1 was an enchantment because I wasn't familiar with anything in that magical world. Unfortunately, I did a history major in college, so the second wasn't as big a mystery of as big a pleasure.
YAY! I have my download ready and waiting!
Simon wrote: "YAY! I have my download ready and waiting!"I'm about 75% done. Right now it's 3 stars for me.
Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "Simon wrote: "YAY! I have my download ready and waiting!"I'm about 75% done. Right now it's 3 stars for me."
OH! NO! Only 3. God I hate it when the finale is shit!
Simon wrote: "Heather K (dentist in my spare time) wrote: "Simon wrote: "YAY! I have my download ready and waiting!"I'm about 75% done. Right now it's 3 stars for me."
OH! NO! Only 3. God I hate it when the f..."
ME too. I'm trying to finish tonight but it is a very long book!
I'm really curious as to what you think about the ending-it went from three down to two for me.
Dianna wrote: "I'm really curious as to what you think about the ending-it went from three down to two for me."I was hoping it was going to get better and it didn't. I would have rated it even lower but I was feeling nostalgic for the characters.
Yeah, I'm kind of pissed that she's a tree now. It's ridiculous.
Craaaaaap. I loved the first as well, Heather, but the found the second to be a huge letdown. I think I'll avoid this one and just make up my own ending, because all the issues you listed would make me rage.
Litchick (is stuck in the 19th century) wrote: "Craaaaaap. I loved the first as well, Heather, but the found the second to be a huge letdown. I think I'll avoid this one and just make up my own ending, because all the issues you listed would mak..."I'm with you. I want to remake the book in my head so I'm happier. I'm so surprised at all the gushing reviews.
I've stopped being surprised by gushing reviews for the final books in series. I figure that most people are wearing their fangirl glasses by that point. They're the beer goggles of the literary world.
This is kinda disheartening since I loved the first… but haven't read the 2nd yet
Litchick (is stuck in the 19th century) wrote: "I've stopped being surprised by gushing reviews for the final books in series. I figure that most people are wearing their fangirl glasses by that point. They're the beer goggles of the literary wo..."Love that "beer goggles" phrase! Too true.
R * A Reader Obsessed * wrote: "This is kinda disheartening since I loved the first… but haven't read the 2nd yet"Well, I liked the second so I think you should give it a go. It wasn't nearly as good as the first, though.
Well, I'm glad I didn't read past the first book. lol!Bummer when a good series goes south...great review, Heather!
Jill wrote: "Well, I'm glad I didn't read past the first book. lol!Bummer when a good series goes south...great review, Heather!"
Thanks, Jill! It was a big let down :(
You have hit the nail on the head my friend! I adore the first 2 books and was left completely unfulfilled. I agree with your explanations, especially #4 through #8. Love Gallowglass as well :) Your point in #7 is right on the money. All that said, I will definitely read anything else she comes out with.
Katie wrote: "You have hit the nail on the head my friend! I adore the first 2 books and was left completely unfulfilled. I agree with your explanations, especially #4 through #8. Love Gallowglass as well :) You..."Thank you! It was such a let down, wasn't it? I could seriously go for a whole Gallowglass spin off series!
Totally agree. I was left confused and disappointed. I wish the author had at the least given Gallowglass an ending. He was my favorite character.
Thank you for this. been wondering if it's worth it to read book 3 and it sounds like no.
Aimee wrote: "Totally agree. I was left confused and disappointed. I wish the author had at the least given Gallowglass an ending. He was my favorite character."I know, right? Gallowglass was the highlight of this book for me.
Jackie wrote: "Thank you for this. been wondering if it's worth it to read book 3 and it sounds like no."In my opinion, it isn't. I felt highly dissatisfied by it.
I read the first book and half of the second. This one sounds awful. How sad for you! Good job outlining the problem areas.
Kathleen wrote: "I read the first book and half of the second. This one sounds awful. How sad for you! Good job outlining the problem areas."What Kathleen said! I loathe multiple POVs! Three aren't so bad but anything more than that can be very aggravating or a book killer.
I came away with some big questions unanswered, too. Who created the darn book and when?
Kathleen wrote: "I read the first book and half of the second. This one sounds awful. How sad for you! Good job outlining the problem areas."It really was, Kathleen. And I hear the audible version is even worse.
Thanks, BTW :)
Anna (Bobs Her Hair) wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "I read the first book and half of the second. This one sounds awful. How sad for you! Good job outlining the problem areas."What Kathleen said! I loathe multiple POVs! Three are..."
Multiple POVs make me rage! It can kill a good book and this wasn't even good.
anieva wrote: "Good points, especially 5 and 8."Thank you! There were so many times when I thought, "Well, didn't the characters just say the opposite??" The plot was a bumbling mess.
Franny wrote: "I came away with some big questions unanswered, too. Who created the darn book and when?"I know! I still have as many answers as I did at the beginning. This author needs to take a hint from the Fever series on how to end a series.
omg everything about this review. EVERYTHING EVERYTHING EVERYTHING EVERYTHING...just thank you. I agreed with it all and it's nice to know I wasn't the only one who had these thoughts.
I think this author needs to study her craft.
Kathleen wrote: "I think this author needs to study her craft."ahahahahahahahaha
I mean really, though. She's a professor. Can probably write academic papers in her sleep, but storytelling is entirely different. This trilogy was her first attempt at published fiction, I believe. She just jumped into the deep end -- 1500 pages that meandered around to a standstill, and characters who never developed into something more.
Kathleen wrote: "I mean really, though. She's a professor. Can probably write academic papers in her sleep, but storytelling is entirely different. This trilogy was her first attempt at published fiction, I believe..."oh gosh can we be friends in real life? like seriously though?! so much truth.
Candace wrote: "So you're telling me [spoilers removed]Are you SERIOUS?!"
That is exactly what i'm telling you!!
Danielle wrote: "omg everything about this review. EVERYTHING EVERYTHING EVERYTHING EVERYTHING...just thank you. I agreed with it all and it's nice to know I wasn't the only one who had these thoughts."*hugs*
You are not the only one!
Kathleen wrote: "I mean really, though. She's a professor. Can probably write academic papers in her sleep, but storytelling is entirely different. This trilogy was her first attempt at published fiction, I believe..."Yes, this!
A letdown for me also after the first 2 books. Agree, haphazard, inconsistent plot, the who's who, and wanted also to know more about who made the book and the blood rage thing
Danielle, we already R friends in real life! This is as real as it gets. ;-)
Pam wrote: "A letdown for me also after the first 2 books. Agree, haphazard, inconsistent plot, the who's who, and wanted also to know more about who made the book and the blood rage thing"Me too. The blood rage thing was so weird.
Blood rage? She may have stolen the idea from another UF novel, like Bayou Moon or Cry Wolf. I don't think she is well versed in this genre. I heard her speak at our local bookstore after book 1 came out, and she said she had never read any fantasy-romance novels except those written by Anne Rice decades ago.
Kathleen wrote: "Blood rage? She may have stolen the idea from another UF novel, like Bayou Moon or Cry Wolf. I don't think she is well versed in this genre. I heard her speak at our l..."That explains so much.
Kathleen wrote: "Danielle, we already R friends in real life! This is as real as it gets. ;-)"ahahaha so much wisdom!!
Kathleen wrote: "Blood rage? She may have stolen the idea from another UF novel, like Bayou Moon or Cry Wolf. I don't think she is well versed in this genre. I heard her speak at our l..."Oh gosh she read Anne Rice and her books turned out like this?!?! I just can't.....just whatever...blood rage plot whatever it was, was a waste of my life.
