tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post2168709526799493555..comments2023-11-25T11:02:34.603-07:00Comments on Books and Things: The Witch of Painted Sorrows by M. J. RoseMelissa (Books and Things)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-76298628284502318902015-03-21T10:42:07.214-06:002015-03-21T10:42:07.214-06:00I saw this on Net Galley awhile back and was disap...I saw this on Net Galley awhile back and was disappointed that it said not ready to request ARCs yet. Then I forgot about it. Now from your review, I think I am glad I didn't get it. Thanks for a thoughtful and detailed review :)Lorna @Mollykatie112https://www.blogger.com/profile/13286191845543199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-36632749028504224732015-03-17T17:55:45.348-06:002015-03-17T17:55:45.348-06:00Such a stunning cover. Sounds like it has ups and ...Such a stunning cover. Sounds like it has ups and downs. *sigh* Thanks for sharing.Melissa (My World...in words and pages)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09621830513280969319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-47766517891841326482015-03-17T13:08:36.609-06:002015-03-17T13:08:36.609-06:00I was offered this one and really considered it be...I was offered this one and really considered it because I love the setting and time period and how it sounds. I just couldn't fit it in. I'm thinking that might be good cause that ending would kill me!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-16010641497630700432015-03-17T11:27:39.274-06:002015-03-17T11:27:39.274-06:00Great review, Melissa. I'm not sure this one i...Great review, Melissa. I'm not sure this one is for me but I absolutely love its cover. So gorgeous! Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-65693560367276274502015-03-17T11:20:13.347-06:002015-03-17T11:20:13.347-06:00I'm a bit nervous about that abrupt ending. Th...I'm a bit nervous about that abrupt ending. Those bug me too! I'm always left wanting much more, even if the ending makes sense in the scheme of the story. Glad you enjoyed it up until then. Lovely review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-2310378896732176732015-03-16T23:51:30.538-06:002015-03-16T23:51:30.538-06:00Oh I also like Paris at this period so it's qu...Oh I also like Paris at this period so it's quite fun!ell, I have some difficould have bothered me as well, I have some difficulties with open ends.Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-76915605502532906342015-03-16T22:28:56.073-06:002015-03-16T22:28:56.073-06:00Her books tend to be open-ending. This was one i w...Her books tend to be open-ending. This was one i wanted to accept but my load is too heavy at the moment. Despite some issues I am glad you enjoyed it overall.Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-56209774990078374852015-03-16T16:24:51.424-06:002015-03-16T16:24:51.424-06:00I've seen this book all over the place, but th...I've seen this book all over the place, but this is the first review I've read. I've only read one of her books, and while I enjoyed it, it wasn't anything that compelled me to read her further.<br /><br />I think I would have the same issue with the ending. The only thing I dislike as much, is a rushed ending.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786139533776263328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-15816341003479222462015-03-16T14:02:24.073-06:002015-03-16T14:02:24.073-06:00I know! I love that cover. :)I know! I love that cover. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-32985449744381860872015-03-16T14:02:03.298-06:002015-03-16T14:02:03.298-06:00The bulk of the book was excellent. She might be t...The bulk of the book was excellent. She might be the one to read but perhaps a different book?Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-55192740593010904972015-03-16T14:01:38.841-06:002015-03-16T14:01:38.841-06:00The ending might actually work for you. You may no...The ending might actually work for you. You may not see it as I do but it really bothered me.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-40626279241348062872015-03-16T14:01:05.755-06:002015-03-16T14:01:05.755-06:00I think I did scream. LOL If the rest of the book ...I think I did scream. LOL If the rest of the book wasn't good it would have gotten a 2 at best from me as well. I was just thrilled with the twists.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-51771822082820388882015-03-16T14:00:22.786-06:002015-03-16T14:00:22.786-06:00The bulk of the book was excellent. That is why I ...The bulk of the book was excellent. That is why I would read another book by her!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-71461565221270751752015-03-16T13:59:53.378-06:002015-03-16T13:59:53.378-06:00Yep, you and me both. :)Yep, you and me both. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-88558573591741593252015-03-16T13:59:41.451-06:002015-03-16T13:59:41.451-06:00I don't think everyone will feel the same way ...I don't think everyone will feel the same way I do. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-25520696729368003922015-03-16T13:59:19.036-06:002015-03-16T13:59:19.036-06:00I do get it. I think it was meant to make it dwell...I do get it. I think it was meant to make it dwell in my head. It did the job but... I need a solid ending! Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-2802142554643188402015-03-16T13:58:20.803-06:002015-03-16T13:58:20.803-06:00I'm an ending girl so I need an ending! :)I'm an ending girl so I need an ending! :) Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-76011579932861904532015-03-16T13:57:54.382-06:002015-03-16T13:57:54.382-06:00Yea, it really threw me. Yea, it really threw me. Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-25815058609851419912015-03-16T13:45:10.946-06:002015-03-16T13:45:10.946-06:00Thanks for the review. This book is not for me, bu...Thanks for the review. This book is not for me, but the cover is pretty!Jen Twimomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11267405113503713323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-16679884978761609782015-03-16T12:37:08.672-06:002015-03-16T12:37:08.672-06:00I was tempted to pick this up, but my last witch b...I was tempted to pick this up, but my last witch book was such a disappointment. I am not up for another open/abrupt ending either. I had a couple of those on the blog last week. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08104713637270144376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-80286574703371005012015-03-16T12:12:14.365-06:002015-03-16T12:12:14.365-06:00I'm not sure I can go into a book knowing the ...I'm not sure I can go into a book knowing the ending won't work for me. Endings make or break a novel so this may not be fore me but I'm glad you found aspects to enjoy within it, Melissa!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-17047224308201686002015-03-16T10:26:18.976-06:002015-03-16T10:26:18.976-06:00A title that for some reason speaks volumes to me....A title that for some reason speaks volumes to me. I was hoping to be super excited about this one and yet reading the synopsis I feel a bit underwhelmed. Glad you enjoyed it enough to want to read other books by this author despite what sounds like a bit of a disappointing ending.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-78657027521193260172015-03-16T09:56:30.624-06:002015-03-16T09:56:30.624-06:00I hate open or abrupt endings. I need closure so I...I hate open or abrupt endings. I need closure so I can move on lol<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-29653141057181339062015-03-16T09:34:30.180-06:002015-03-16T09:34:30.180-06:00Does sound like it has readability but the ending ...Does sound like it has readability but the ending might not sit with me best eitherbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-86407108102855515742015-03-16T08:04:46.205-06:002015-03-16T08:04:46.205-06:00I know I'm like you with regard to abrupt endi...I know I'm like you with regard to abrupt endings Melissa - I need a bit more in order to be satisfied with the overall story. I understand why some stories work better with open endings, but it's the rare one that works for me. I like my answers!!!!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.com