tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post1444386414113656736..comments2023-11-25T11:02:34.603-07:00Comments on Books and Things: Book Excerpt, Review and Giveaway: The Beautiful Ashes by Jeaniene FrostMelissa (Books and Things)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-49817219289445454732014-09-01T11:41:29.188-06:002014-09-01T11:41:29.188-06:00Like Christy, I've wanted to read something by...Like Christy, I've wanted to read something by frost for a while now. I think I'll start with this one while my hold for the night huntress series comes in ag the library.Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-45224528499096670342014-08-28T01:57:31.211-06:002014-08-28T01:57:31.211-06:00I have a copy of this and have been on the fence a...I have a copy of this and have been on the fence about reading it, but I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it enough for 4 stars, that gives me great hope. I can deal with some frustrating character interaction if the rest of the story is interesting. Lovely review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-18123276263956021932014-08-27T23:03:41.562-06:002014-08-27T23:03:41.562-06:00I've wanted to read something by this author f...I've wanted to read something by this author for so long! I don't think this is the place to start, but I'm sure I'll eventually get to this series. LoveOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391586235553306506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-69806210903160932962014-08-27T20:05:38.118-06:002014-08-27T20:05:38.118-06:00Looks wonderful!Looks wonderful!Sheila (Bookjourney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05354184020340930630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-74623782029864438812014-08-27T15:02:38.505-06:002014-08-27T15:02:38.505-06:00I added this to my list. I can go wither way with ...I added this to my list. I can go wither way with angels but reviews have been promising and I am glad it worked for you Melissa. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-22912162762011158422014-08-27T13:00:11.784-06:002014-08-27T13:00:11.784-06:00Thanks for the except and giveaway!Thanks for the except and giveaway!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-5713862803635722062014-08-27T12:11:17.802-06:002014-08-27T12:11:17.802-06:00That excerpt is so interesting. I haven't read...That excerpt is so interesting. I haven't read a Frost book before, but I think I'll have to start with this one because I am VERY intrigued! Lovely review, Melissa!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849853402753473461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-64047244898780580522014-08-27T08:04:55.145-06:002014-08-27T08:04:55.145-06:00"In one way I felt that Ivy was way too trust..."In one way I felt that Ivy was way too trusting to Adrian and by the time I felt he earned her trust, she denied it to him."<br /><br />Agreed Melissa! I didn't understand her abrupt change toward the end, she'd been trusting him all along and giving him the benefit of the doubt and then BAM! Changed her mind. Like you though, I thought it was a minor flaw and I still really enjoyed this one:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-9433928388991022452014-08-26T18:04:09.104-06:002014-08-26T18:04:09.104-06:00I liked this but didn't love it. A solid three...I liked this but didn't love it. A solid three-star read, since I didn't really feel the romance.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-82465807211440988462014-08-26T13:42:04.717-06:002014-08-26T13:42:04.717-06:00Hm, yes maybe I should try itHm, yes maybe I should try itBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-24685699544947261352014-08-26T13:35:38.771-06:002014-08-26T13:35:38.771-06:00Oh yay, I've been wanting this, so thanks for ...Oh yay, I've been wanting this, so thanks for the giveaway! I'm glad you enjoyed this. I have heard a lot of mixed things. But it's Jeaniene, I have to at least give it a shot myself!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-15334032295960572252014-08-26T12:59:35.929-06:002014-08-26T12:59:35.929-06:00See this is another book that I just can't dec...See this is another book that I just can't decide on. Most of my fellow reviewers are giving it average marks. So I am curious but I don't feel a burning need to jump in and read it ASAPHeidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-22205682753647255422014-08-26T12:27:10.897-06:002014-08-26T12:27:10.897-06:00It didn't bother me except for Adrian's si...It didn't bother me except for Adrian's silence. Then I wanted to kick his arse for that. :DMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-53323831311673315872014-08-26T12:26:10.771-06:002014-08-26T12:26:10.771-06:00The review is buried in there. :) Sorry that is it...The review is buried in there. :) Sorry that is it hard to find. Hope you enjoy this one.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-40073317006735410612014-08-26T12:25:40.443-06:002014-08-26T12:25:40.443-06:00I think you will like the world building in this o...I think you will like the world building in this one.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-43489831688035555182014-08-26T12:25:03.389-06:002014-08-26T12:25:03.389-06:00I think you will like this one. :)I think you will like this one. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-15001634987348159772014-08-26T12:24:44.956-06:002014-08-26T12:24:44.956-06:00Oh I hope you enjoy it when you read it!Oh I hope you enjoy it when you read it!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-27779341490862589052014-08-26T12:24:44.306-06:002014-08-26T12:24:44.306-06:00I agree that this was very fun, and the descriptio...I agree that this was very fun, and the descriptions were great, but I wasn't too happy with the romance. The whole star-crossed business annoyed me a bit. I hope it'll improve in the next one.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-59512003241071888942014-08-26T12:24:26.213-06:002014-08-26T12:24:26.213-06:00It "feels" like one of her books so I do...It "feels" like one of her books so I don't think you will hate it. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-30223983611345641272014-08-26T12:24:02.988-06:002014-08-26T12:24:02.988-06:00It didn't seem confusing at all.It didn't seem confusing at all.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-49725717116970770982014-08-26T11:36:36.278-06:002014-08-26T11:36:36.278-06:00I've read mixed reviews but I'll be readin...I've read mixed reviews but I'll be reading it later this week to find out for myself! Have you read it yet?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @ For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-19766220583444251022014-08-26T11:27:47.011-06:002014-08-26T11:27:47.011-06:00The comic relief and her shaping her world buildin...The comic relief and her shaping her world building into creative instead of cookie cutterbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-69255424525695588602014-08-26T08:55:09.971-06:002014-08-26T08:55:09.971-06:00I confess that I'm a little anxious about this...I confess that I'm a little anxious about this one because of the mixed reviews I read so I don't really know yet but I should try.Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-22587019044916300712014-08-26T08:46:32.752-06:002014-08-26T08:46:32.752-06:00I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Melissa! I&#...I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Melissa! I'm on the fence about this one--though curious about it too!--so perhaps I'll pick it up closer to the release date of the sequel so I can see how the series plays out. Wonderful review!(:Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-25882914179283453112014-08-26T06:26:09.429-06:002014-08-26T06:26:09.429-06:00Intrigued by the mention of Judeo-Christian mytho...Intrigued by the mention of Judeo-Christian mythology and certainly not anti angels its the thought of a parallel realm that concerns me as just with time travel I'm easily confused by the this.<br /><br />Hoping the giveaway is open internationally. Good luck everyone.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.com