tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post3179718511233185327..comments2023-11-25T11:02:34.603-07:00Comments on Books and Things: Review and Giveaway: Seraphina by Rachel HartmanMelissa (Books and Things)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-2515975407909724572015-03-08T20:03:41.148-06:002015-03-08T20:03:41.148-06:00Love dragons and looking forward to reading this o...Love dragons and looking forward to reading this one! Alexia561https://www.blogger.com/profile/10797515620050469395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-22762269260120572212015-03-07T14:51:09.617-07:002015-03-07T14:51:09.617-07:00I am happy you enjoyed this one, as it is on my TB...I am happy you enjoyed this one, as it is on my TBR as well. Someday ...Aurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538247058229504410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-47294017443736923192015-03-06T18:54:55.844-07:002015-03-06T18:54:55.844-07:00always wonderful to know there is character growth...always wonderful to know there is character growth in the book, I should really pick this series up...if I can ever find time again hehAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-54525469881411195132015-03-05T22:51:00.366-07:002015-03-05T22:51:00.366-07:00I've always been a reluctant fantasy reader, b...I've always been a reluctant fantasy reader, but I find myself reading them more and more lately. And this s one that has me curious. Glad you liked it, Melissa! LoveOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391586235553306506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-87153599422074190972015-03-05T19:48:54.563-07:002015-03-05T19:48:54.563-07:00Great to know about the character. I won't be ...Great to know about the character. I won't be quick to ditch the book. I already have a copy of this one, just haven't gotten to it yet. I am very fascinated by dragons. I will need to move it up on my list after reading your review. Great review!!BURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-84635922574270870672015-03-05T14:52:10.530-07:002015-03-05T14:52:10.530-07:00Brilliant review Melissa! A lot of people have bee...Brilliant review Melissa! A lot of people have been talking about this one on the blogosphere lately and i'm debating whether or not it's right for me. I'm glad you had a fun time and that you enjoyed the characters and their personal growth. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-55433780730035168172015-03-05T14:13:42.277-07:002015-03-05T14:13:42.277-07:00Say something fabulous, well I am fabulous, and se...Say something fabulous, well I am fabulous, and seriously this book Seraphina by Rachel Hartman, sounds interesting with dragons than can change to human shapes, wonder what the secret she holds is Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280206522876302385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-58116783500462671712015-03-05T08:39:44.561-07:002015-03-05T08:39:44.561-07:00Yay! So glad you enjoyed this one, Melissa. Even t...Yay! So glad you enjoyed this one, Melissa. Even though the pacing was slow, I got sucked in and couldn't put it down. I'm trying to get my students to pick it up but they don't seem to like the cover. Oh well, I'll keep trying. Looking forward to reading book 2. Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-10901099581478320452015-03-05T08:35:34.205-07:002015-03-05T08:35:34.205-07:00looking forward to reading this book someday!looking forward to reading this book someday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07892614505497237532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-87427350869031841332015-03-05T07:44:50.952-07:002015-03-05T07:44:50.952-07:00Yay! Glad you enjoyed this! I loved the world, it ...Yay! Glad you enjoyed this! I loved the world, it is so different from other dragon fantasies I've read. I agree, it's a great book for people who are just getting into fantasy. Lovely review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-66989952060803278752015-03-05T07:10:27.739-07:002015-03-05T07:10:27.739-07:00The stand out world building sounds so well done. ...The stand out world building sounds so well done. brandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-25477040383629989582015-03-04T23:01:37.286-07:002015-03-04T23:01:37.286-07:00I agree with you dragons are always so intriguing!...I agree with you dragons are always so intriguing! I also didn't realize that it was a duology... quite rare these days. thanks for the review!Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-68762566993611002042015-03-04T21:53:51.553-07:002015-03-04T21:53:51.553-07:00Wonderful review Melissa, I am still on the fence ...Wonderful review Melissa, I am still on the fence but glad there was growth. I will be curious to see your thoughts on the next oneKimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-22027489906507999802015-03-04T20:38:49.944-07:002015-03-04T20:38:49.944-07:00I have read such great things about this series :)...I have read such great things about this series :) thanks for the great spotlight!erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905574606129534214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-87792786629156338202015-03-04T20:15:46.614-07:002015-03-04T20:15:46.614-07:00These books look wonderful!These books look wonderful!Tiffany Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05787765414198118461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-86844099914497157752015-03-04T18:25:12.699-07:002015-03-04T18:25:12.699-07:00Oooooo! I can't wait to read these books! I lo...Oooooo! I can't wait to read these books! I look forward to them. :)Melissa (My World...in words and pages)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09621830513280969319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-68466992501763007232015-03-04T17:13:18.739-07:002015-03-04T17:13:18.739-07:00Another book added to my ever growing to-read list...Another book added to my ever growing to-read list. >.< Somedays I feel like my list has a mind of it's own. One day I will have to put other interest (my life) a side and read everything no that list!Don't Judge, Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165531295172810785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-22304188961724347232015-03-04T14:10:29.428-07:002015-03-04T14:10:29.428-07:00I can't wait for book 2 :DI can't wait for book 2 :DBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-36636690233776543132015-03-04T13:37:33.524-07:002015-03-04T13:37:33.524-07:00I actually liked the second one much better. :) I ...I actually liked the second one much better. :) I agree, it is a solid duology.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-69476390799650667982015-03-04T13:36:55.185-07:002015-03-04T13:36:55.185-07:00I can see how the hype hurt it. I hope you can try...I can see how the hype hurt it. I hope you can try it again with better success.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-33359320717335551292015-03-04T13:36:18.355-07:002015-03-04T13:36:18.355-07:00I know! I do love a good growth book. :)I know! I do love a good growth book. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-76930459784644303922015-03-04T13:35:39.949-07:002015-03-04T13:35:39.949-07:00I so agree! This one was fun.I so agree! This one was fun.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-87162698851828882832015-03-04T12:41:57.181-07:002015-03-04T12:41:57.181-07:00I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Melissa. It&...I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, Melissa. It's one of my favorite fantasy novels and though the sequel didn't quite live up to this one for me, it's still a solid duology. Great review, dear! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-50223996767734532342015-03-04T12:07:44.957-07:002015-03-04T12:07:44.957-07:00I enjoyed this one but it didn't live up to th...I enjoyed this one but it didn't live up to the hype for me. I struggled to stay engaged and connect with the story. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08104713637270144376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-23090650608082728032015-03-04T08:05:23.062-07:002015-03-04T08:05:23.062-07:00So glad you enjoyed this one Melissa! I'm read...So glad you enjoyed this one Melissa! I'm reading Shadow Scale now and it's a bit slow going (mostly because the book is enormous), but I do so love this world. And YES to personal growth!!!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.com