tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post2523499105788892784..comments2023-11-25T11:02:34.603-07:00Comments on Books and Things: Ice Like Fire by Sara RaaschMelissa (Books and Things)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-89330644354821396262015-10-21T18:37:07.173-06:002015-10-21T18:37:07.173-06:00lol. I had to chuckle at the don't read out of...lol. I had to chuckle at the don't read out of order comment. :D Good to hear!Melissa (My World...in words and pages)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09621830513280969319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-33770860513129766762015-10-19T15:02:24.121-06:002015-10-19T15:02:24.121-06:00What about the romance in this one? Still a love t...What about the romance in this one? Still a love triangle? I kinda hoped we had Theron's pov instead of Mather, but I think he's a more interesting character, but we shall see. I don't mind the less action part and I was curious to see how Meira would handle being the Queen. Thanks for the heads up about the cliffie ending though. Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-46360143689380268472015-10-18T19:35:39.367-06:002015-10-18T19:35:39.367-06:00Glad you enjoyed this one Melissa. Cliffhanger end...Glad you enjoyed this one Melissa. Cliffhanger ending! So frustrating...<br /><br />Naomi @ <a href="http://nomisparanormalpalace.blogspot.com.au" rel="nofollow"> Naomi’s Reading Palace </a>Naomi Hophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049789815791387123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-19098133571083759102015-10-18T11:15:58.254-06:002015-10-18T11:15:58.254-06:00I don't like cliffhangers but this series soun...I don't like cliffhangers but this series sounds great. Jennifer @ Bad Bird Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751974007601546887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-30611005112224628132015-10-17T18:49:35.336-06:002015-10-17T18:49:35.336-06:00They say a cliffie is only a cliffie when the stor...They say a cliffie is only a cliffie when the story mattered enough to you so I guess that's a good thing overallAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07921678042033544000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-4847098443931877232015-10-17T15:20:17.433-06:002015-10-17T15:20:17.433-06:00Ahhhh on the cliffie! I didn't know that about...Ahhhh on the cliffie! I didn't know that about these. Thanks for that heads up!Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-91064052081732503142015-10-17T13:56:01.228-06:002015-10-17T13:56:01.228-06:00I can't deal with cliffhangers so I think I...I can't deal with cliffhangers so I think I'm going to wait until the entirety of this series is released before diving into it. Great review, Melissa--I'm so glad this series is living up to your expectations!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-58392984838945263102015-10-17T11:19:47.239-06:002015-10-17T11:19:47.239-06:00I loved Snow Like Ashes and can't wait to read...I loved Snow Like Ashes and can't wait to read this one too - great review!CJ Burrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17137817042365817799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-58700730002983067482015-10-17T05:24:24.233-06:002015-10-17T05:24:24.233-06:00It's great when book 2 is good like that! I ha...It's great when book 2 is good like that! I haven't tried the series but I really should one day!Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-1883406112653832082015-10-17T00:18:43.009-06:002015-10-17T00:18:43.009-06:00Eep, I'm one of those who didn't really li...Eep, I'm one of those who didn't really like it! I mean, I liked it some, but I was very frustrated with the slow pace and how it didn't really have a story arc, but nevertheless, I'm glad that you loved it, Melissa! I'm still going to be reading the last book to see where things go from there :D<br /><br />Faye at <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Faye M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482378962410177583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-86950897914619672822015-10-16T20:41:22.114-06:002015-10-16T20:41:22.114-06:00Everyone seems to love this one! I've got to g...Everyone seems to love this one! I've got to get around the picking up the first book!The Bibliophile Babehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484991695011202333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-4245205630402106402015-10-16T15:02:27.033-06:002015-10-16T15:02:27.033-06:00But did it have to end? I want the next book now. ...But did it have to end? I want the next book now. LOLMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-20498863561285281782015-10-16T14:59:52.920-06:002015-10-16T14:59:52.920-06:00YES..I agree all around with your thoughts on this...YES..I agree all around with your thoughts on this Melissa. I do think it was necessary and I loved the different kingdoms and growth. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-40420341034150204982015-10-16T14:16:46.298-06:002015-10-16T14:16:46.298-06:00If you loved the first one, you will like this one...If you loved the first one, you will like this one too. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-48444068920080767062015-10-16T14:16:24.932-06:002015-10-16T14:16:24.932-06:00Darn kidlets! LOLDarn kidlets! LOLMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-20129211652657069032015-10-16T14:16:03.546-06:002015-10-16T14:16:03.546-06:00Always. :DAlways. :DMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-28019006899988844392015-10-16T14:15:54.971-06:002015-10-16T14:15:54.971-06:00I know! They should totally listen to us. :)I know! They should totally listen to us. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-34396427416995490422015-10-16T14:15:35.590-06:002015-10-16T14:15:35.590-06:00It was so necessary for the series but the pacing ...It was so necessary for the series but the pacing was slower than the first. Didn't bother me though. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-12258442702241534152015-10-16T14:14:59.849-06:002015-10-16T14:14:59.849-06:00I loved the first book. You may like this one more...I loved the first book. You may like this one more especially if you like more political intrigue.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-56004570147211146432015-10-16T11:39:50.537-06:002015-10-16T11:39:50.537-06:00love the first one not sure why i would feel intim...love the first one not sure why i would feel intimidated reading this oneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-78033778441385988222015-10-16T09:18:49.637-06:002015-10-16T09:18:49.637-06:00I see what you mean, it's like Alfred Hitchcoc...I see what you mean, it's like Alfred Hitchcock explaining suspense : when you blow a bomb and people die, you're appalled, but it's done. When a young kid plays with a bomb and you don't know when/if it's going to explode, you're on the edge, but the kid doesn't know a thing ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-4674239411646194252015-10-16T08:40:41.937-06:002015-10-16T08:40:41.937-06:00Cliffie ending? EvilCliffie ending? EvilBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-15535926009581936942015-10-16T08:31:18.991-06:002015-10-16T08:31:18.991-06:00It's tough waiting for these characters to cat...It's tough waiting for these characters to catch up to speed sometimes lol<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @For What It's Worth</a><br /><br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-21348275711354685292015-10-16T08:26:20.557-06:002015-10-16T08:26:20.557-06:00Phew! I was afraid you wouldn't like this, so ...Phew! I was afraid you wouldn't like this, so glad you did! You're right, the pacing won't be for everyone but so much still happens and is revealed that I was hooked! Great review!Kindlemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084577342034704304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-78389160800109141332015-10-16T02:12:58.467-06:002015-10-16T02:12:58.467-06:00Damn, everyone is loving this. I wasn't really...Damn, everyone is loving this. I wasn't really feeling the first book, so I've been putting this one off. I should just read it already. LoveOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391586235553306506noreply@blogger.com