tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post3927394866918471024..comments2023-11-25T11:02:34.603-07:00Comments on Books and Things: The Eterna Files by Leanna Renee HieberMelissa (Books and Things)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-56295504571856858812015-02-05T13:52:04.745-07:002015-02-05T13:52:04.745-07:00See, this is why I love your blog -- you have so m...See, this is why I love your blog -- you have so many different genres and books you review! Even if they're not exactly "me" books, I like your variety. :)Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-18110029919580142292015-02-05T12:21:27.139-07:002015-02-05T12:21:27.139-07:00I really like the ideas of this author, but some h...I really like the ideas of this author, but some how the execution of the idea doesn't quite translate well on to the page. The last book I read by her felt unfinished, but still enjoyable enough to finish it. I think I'll take a pass on this series though. Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-61222683495116941772015-02-04T01:56:14.485-07:002015-02-04T01:56:14.485-07:00I gave this one 3 stars too b/c I also found mysel...I gave this one 3 stars too b/c I also found myself drifting. BUT at the same time, there were just as many parts that were downright hilarious. I don't know if I'll read the next one though . . . dat ending . . . Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09695758147242555382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-842744392594627282015-02-03T17:10:36.894-07:002015-02-03T17:10:36.894-07:00Hmm, sorry to hear your attention waivered at time...Hmm, sorry to hear your attention waivered at timesbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-6687746767822528592015-02-03T10:48:14.277-07:002015-02-03T10:48:14.277-07:00Very intriguing, but I think I will wait for your ...Very intriguing, but I think I will wait for your review of the next book.Aurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538247058229504410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-22749241474205879242015-02-03T10:46:39.871-07:002015-02-03T10:46:39.871-07:00I absolutely ADORE that cover! Though I'm sorr...I absolutely ADORE that cover! Though I'm sorry to hear you didn't enjoy it as much as I thought you would. Multiple POVs are never an easy feat to accomplish. Great review, Melissa!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849853402753473461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-46846767398826721792015-02-03T09:13:11.061-07:002015-02-03T09:13:11.061-07:00I really enjoyed her other series about the painti...I really enjoyed her other series about the painting, so I know I like her writing style. I do tend to struggle with multiple POVs though, so I'm going to wait and see what you think of the next book before I dive into this one:) Fantastic review!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-51317197314666489272015-02-02T23:00:56.359-07:002015-02-02T23:00:56.359-07:00I think we had the exact same feelings about this ...I think we had the exact same feelings about this one. Sorry it wasn't that good.Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-82539212318524605042015-02-02T19:59:52.692-07:002015-02-02T19:59:52.692-07:00curious, lots of ups and downs with this book when...curious, lots of ups and downs with this book when it comes to reviewers, all seem to be revolving around the same issue o.oAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-15378408353175316222015-02-02T19:10:55.584-07:002015-02-02T19:10:55.584-07:00Oooo I'm definitely curious. I understand the ...Oooo I'm definitely curious. I understand the drifting, but that isn't a deal breaker. LoveOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391586235553306506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-2759351945894227452015-02-02T17:58:28.165-07:002015-02-02T17:58:28.165-07:00First books are always hard to judge..but you have...First books are always hard to judge..but you have me so curious. I love the setting, and supernatural elements. I am going to see if an audio version is available Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-29302240138625761712015-02-02T17:23:39.928-07:002015-02-02T17:23:39.928-07:00Sounds interesting. But I think I could find mysel...Sounds interesting. But I think I could find myself straying while reading too. The trailer was cool. :) Thank you!Melissa (My World...in words and pages)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09621830513280969319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-70386643160792552852015-02-02T14:59:29.669-07:002015-02-02T14:59:29.669-07:00I felt the same way about her first book. I strugg...I felt the same way about her first book. I struggled at times and other times thought it was amazing. I didn't continue the series though. I'm thinking maybe her style isn't for me. The book description makes it sound amazing, so I guess a good storyline but not executed perfectly.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-54986951876738352332015-02-02T14:26:23.856-07:002015-02-02T14:26:23.856-07:00... but not always fatal.... but not always fatal.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-48054602388326706532015-02-02T14:26:12.537-07:002015-02-02T14:26:12.537-07:00I really enjoyed her first series. It was odd enou...I really enjoyed her first series. It was odd enough that I enjoyed it. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-55724131510642088942015-02-02T14:25:48.445-07:002015-02-02T14:25:48.445-07:00There are times it takes me a book or two to reall...There are times it takes me a book or two to really get into her series. Once I'm there, I'm hooked.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-48262497838053817122015-02-02T14:25:05.639-07:002015-02-02T14:25:05.639-07:00You still might like it. I think you'd like so...You still might like it. I think you'd like some of her other work too.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-16314885166031533672015-02-02T14:24:43.657-07:002015-02-02T14:24:43.657-07:00I do like her writing so I will stick with the ser...I do like her writing so I will stick with the series.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-51936049634970982652015-02-02T14:06:18.801-07:002015-02-02T14:06:18.801-07:00Drifting is never good..Drifting is never good..Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-25057620032872121812015-02-02T11:48:40.146-07:002015-02-02T11:48:40.146-07:00I keep hoping this author will come out with somet...I keep hoping this author will come out with something that will really impress, but so far everything I have read by her hasn't . Bummer this wasn't stronger. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-72019547018651687672015-02-02T11:00:32.649-07:002015-02-02T11:00:32.649-07:00I've tried reading a few books by this author ...I've tried reading a few books by this author and nothing has clicked yet. I love how descriptive her writing is but I never really connect.<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-67081123131842979282015-02-02T10:53:11.209-07:002015-02-02T10:53:11.209-07:00I think I'd have a hard time with the narratio...I think I'd have a hard time with the narration. I do enjoy alternate histories though. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-8836928951886205762015-02-02T08:32:01.803-07:002015-02-02T08:32:01.803-07:00Nailing the descriptive writing style is a must wh...Nailing the descriptive writing style is a must whenever you're dealing with alternate history; however consistent narration is also important, so I get why your feelings were split. <br /><br />Carmel @ <a href="http://rabidreads.ca/2015/02/early-review-hunter-reborn-by-katie-reus.html" rel="nofollow">Rabid Reads</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15837765255919617324noreply@blogger.com