tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726665.post1114962830942972432..comments2023-08-25T00:23:41.992-07:00Comments on Confessions of a Bibliovore: Book (Series) Review: Soul Screamers by Rachel VincentBibliovorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08642058689885973447noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726665.post-1771154645636426382011-04-12T07:39:00.661-07:002011-04-12T07:39:00.661-07:00Yeah, I was unsure about the series after I read t...Yeah, I was unsure about the series after I read the first book. I thought it was reasonably good but it didn't stand out to me with neon lights. But I read that a few months back, and then recently read the rest of the series within the space of a few weeks, because I had 4 for review and make a point of not jumping around in series. Glad I did, and I think the close reading proximity allowed me to see it as an overarching story rather than three separate books.<br /><br />I've read some romantic suspense, but not a lot as a percentage of my non-kidlit reading. I've heard of Jill Sorenson, but never read her.<br /><br />There are a few authors that I'd like to see take on YA--in fact, I'm tentatively suspending my skepticism for Lisa Cach's Wake Unto Me--but overall my cynicism is strong.Bibliovorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642058689885973447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3726665.post-64059558757498703412011-04-12T01:15:10.379-07:002011-04-12T01:15:10.379-07:00You're funny. :)
But then, I use semi-sarcast...You're funny. :)<br /><br />But then, I use semi-sarcastic overly long parenthetical asides a lot, too.<br /><br />I haven't read the entire series, so can't speak to the Kaylee-Nash relationship overall, but I remember feeling underwhelmed by it in book 1. Like, it didn't feel essential to the story, though it sounds like this changes as the series continues. Definitely agree with you about the strong worldbuilding, though. And the feelings about the sheer number of romance authors also writing YA, and doubts about their books.<br /><br />SORTA OT: Do you read much romantic suspense? I really like Jill Sorenson's single titles (haven't read her categories yet), and she is the one adult romance author whom I actually would love to see write YA. As in, would be totally excited if she ever did, though I don't think she plans to. Which makes me kinda sad, because I think she'd totally appeal to Simone Elkeles fans.Trishahttp://theyayayas.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com