tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048790966720969871.post9103232448744958724..comments2024-03-29T07:17:50.792-04:00Comments on Books and Ladders: REVIEW: ILLUMINAE (THE ILLUMINAE FILES #1) by Amie Kaufman and Jay KristoffJamie @ Books and Laddershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05219383237714268172noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048790966720969871.post-90847119880006573992015-12-13T09:18:03.224-05:002015-12-13T09:18:03.224-05:00I completely understand how you want to like it, b...I completely understand how you want to like it, but it just isn't as special as you were hoping. I haven't read 2001: A Space Odessy, so maybe it will seem fresh to me. The ebook was an absolute disappointment, so I am hoping that when I do read the physical edition, I can give it a proper review. <3The Candid Coverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17230628808960036784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048790966720969871.post-23401305816315263362015-12-09T18:43:16.250-05:002015-12-09T18:43:16.250-05:00Aww. :( I'm sorry to hear the hype kind of got...Aww. :( I'm sorry to hear the hype kind of got to you on this one. It's never fun to be a black sheep about a book. That's the pain about hype - it makes you think something is going to be better than it is, and it makes it that much worse when you end up not liking it. Nonetheless, thanks for sharing your thoughts! ♥ <br /><br />~ Zoe @ <a href="http://www.zoereads.org" rel="nofollow">Stories on Stage</a>Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08980248647201093593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048790966720969871.post-7351084015595703202015-12-09T16:05:43.471-05:002015-12-09T16:05:43.471-05:00AWWWWWWWWWW! I definitely know what you mean about...AWWWWWWWWWW! I definitely know what you mean about hype. I tend to read books waaay early so either the hype hasn't hit, or I'm part of the hype-monsters LOL. With this book, it's been going strong since before BEA, so the hype got to many people. I adored this book, and can't wait to read the next one! I'm sorry you didn't quite enjoy it BUT I'm glad you gave it a shot! I love science fiction so this was going to read no matter what!<br /><br />Fantastic review, Jamie. :)<br /><br />Alyssa @ <a href="http://eaterofbooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Eater of Books!</a>Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6048790966720969871.post-52423232139445268902015-12-09T12:47:42.410-05:002015-12-09T12:47:42.410-05:00I enjoyed Illuminae, but I haven't read a whol...I enjoyed Illuminae, but I haven't read a whole lot of science fiction novels. I'm a big fan of sic fi movies/tv—the usual sort, Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr Who etc etc. I totally understand where you're coming from though. It didn't live up to the hype for me either, but it was enjoyable enough :)<br /><br />Ely of <a href="www.teaandtitles.com" rel="nofollow">Tea & Titles</a>Ely @ Tea & Titleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16573679288056352126noreply@blogger.com