tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post1671642724793230818..comments2023-11-26T08:55:00.075-05:00Comments on Steph Su Reads: Review: Stormdancer by Jay KristoffSteph Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834692034486125015noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-78438492565521070322012-09-25T06:15:03.793-04:002012-09-25T06:15:03.793-04:00Hmmm. Great review, but not sure I'm hooked fo...Hmmm. Great review, but not sure I'm hooked for myself. Will recommend to other readers, though.Laurie Chttp://baystatera.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-27282319858343263232012-09-18T19:01:17.681-04:002012-09-18T19:01:17.681-04:00I'm half tempted to download this one and read...I'm half tempted to download this one and read it right now. It sounds like the escape I'm needing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-46251804329202203582012-09-18T11:34:30.594-04:002012-09-18T11:34:30.594-04:00Okay...SO intrigued by this book right now! I'...Okay...SO intrigued by this book right now! I've heard that it's descriptive, and I usually like those- unless it's really unnecessary- now I HAVE TO SEE if it is!<br /><br />Awesome review- you got me excited now! Dazzling Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995885360211848837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-87596095548345379372012-09-18T08:07:46.955-04:002012-09-18T08:07:46.955-04:00Cool. Great review. I'm looking forward to rea...Cool. Great review. I'm looking forward to reading it even more now. PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-78665129966485333912012-09-17T23:57:37.926-04:002012-09-17T23:57:37.926-04:00I was one of those readers who struggled with the ...I was one of those readers who struggled with the beginning but I managed to keep going and really enjoyed myself.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-60598460874716598692012-09-17T23:33:17.208-04:002012-09-17T23:33:17.208-04:00I am so excited to read this book! It's been o...I am so excited to read this book! It's been on my list of books to read FOREVER, and I can't wait to get my hands on a copy. It sounds AMAZING and I love the integration of Japanese culture.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-18266246345763698232012-09-17T18:53:51.564-04:002012-09-17T18:53:51.564-04:00There has been such an overwhelmingly positive rev...There has been such an overwhelmingly positive review for this book. I definitely need to pick this book up. It's totally understandable that there would be a slow beginning, high fantasies tend to have long, detailed explanations in the first 100 page or so to create a dark, beautiful world for the readers. <br /><br />Reading that Jay Kristoff puts these little details that hint characters' true feelings is just plain genius! There are so many flat characters out there or obvious ones. Having characters try to hide their true colors makes Stormdancer seem like such an extraordinary read.<br /><br />Definitely putting this on the top of my TBR list.<br /><br />Angie @<a href="www.yanovelties.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">YA Novelties</a> YA Noveltieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748802912341911980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-52523553866958477372012-09-17T15:23:17.697-04:002012-09-17T15:23:17.697-04:00I've heard complaints about the slow, detailed...I've heard complaints about the slow, detailed beginning. I still am interested in this book -- it seems like something different enough to give it a try. I really enjoyed your thoughtful review.Annette Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-75639066745560889742012-09-17T12:25:04.033-04:002012-09-17T12:25:04.033-04:00I have been drooling over this book ever since I f...I have been drooling over this book ever since I first saw the cover. It is just breathtaking. And that premise... What's not to like? POC! Mythical creatures! A kick-butt heroine facing off against a corrupt government! Yes, please.<br /><br />Reading your glowing review makes me want to snatch it up even more. I was utterly spellbound by JELLICOE ROAD and CODE NAME VERITY, and I have no doubt STORMDANCER will be the same way. Thanks for all of your thorough, insightful reviews, Steph! They're wonderful :)Lisa C. Ganthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074717497107249520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-40427912231084505212012-09-17T11:35:40.461-04:002012-09-17T11:35:40.461-04:00I disagree strongly. I like worldbuilding, but Kr...I disagree strongly. I like worldbuilding, but Kristoff's was clumsy. And I'm turned off by the fact he set the novel in quasi-Japan but didn't learn much about the real Japan in order to inform the setting.Livianiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479932701589363306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-50928264325706591372012-09-17T11:34:07.832-04:002012-09-17T11:34:07.832-04:00Steph, I am SO glad you enjoyed this one! I had su...Steph, I am SO glad you enjoyed this one! I had such a tough time writing my review for this too as it was just phenomenal, but your review definitely did it so much justice! Yukiko was such a kick-ass character and her relationship with Masaru just about broke my heart. Buruu was, of course, AWESOME and I loved the slow manner in which Kristoff developed the friendship between those two. Seriously, he has got TALENT! I can't wait for Book 2 now! Incredible review, Steph! :)<br /><br />~Keertana<br /><a href="http://ivybookbindings.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Ivy Book Bindings</a> Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1214401809446305406.post-64434052579661394492012-09-17T10:52:24.417-04:002012-09-17T10:52:24.417-04:00This is going to be on my list of books to buy in ...This is going to be on my list of books to buy in hardcover or on my e-reader for Christmas. Because, though some bloggers have hated it, your endorsement and appreciation of the world building (which sounds similar to my appreciation of McKinley's PEGASUS), not to mention the Japanese influence that has me going OMG, makes it sound awesome. :) Thanks for the excellent review, Steph. John The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15726970893781715376noreply@blogger.com