tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post1137468156877734715..comments2024-03-15T15:16:02.304+08:00Comments on Smitten over Books: Review: Sweet Unrest by Lisa MaxwellSarahbotbonkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-52938229714196344042014-09-20T01:09:18.408+08:002014-09-20T01:09:18.408+08:00Lol, I saw another review for this one and it ment...Lol, I saw another review for this one and it mentioned the same problems. <br /><br />I was never interested in this one because I figured this line in the synopsis " Lucy finds Alex, a mysterious boy who behaves as if they’ve known each other forever" alluded to insta-love and it looks like I was right. So, I'll be passing on this one. But, amusing review, Sarah! A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-82491051838820894012014-09-16T15:50:35.989+08:002014-09-16T15:50:35.989+08:00This is going to sound sadistic, but I love when y...This is going to sound sadistic, but I love when you can't connect to a book. It's honestly the highlight of my blog visits! You're so incredibly funny Sarah, the snark and crotch punching make me giggle to the point where I want to recommend crap books just so you'll write more snarky reviews *runs off to make a list*<br /><br />Love is Sarah <3Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-12023676361741043332014-09-16T13:12:20.089+08:002014-09-16T13:12:20.089+08:00Thanks Paula! The updates actually made my reading...Thanks Paula! The updates actually made my reading experience bearable I must admit. XDSarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-49876010639993981152014-09-16T13:11:08.350+08:002014-09-16T13:11:08.350+08:00It actually excites me that you live so close to N...It actually excites me that you live so close to New Orleans, Rachel. Maybe you'd like this better?Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-29291845118395368502014-09-16T13:06:42.551+08:002014-09-16T13:06:42.551+08:00Thanks Joy. I'll keep my fingers crossed.Thanks Joy. I'll keep my fingers crossed.Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-68694383670934285562014-09-16T12:53:56.997+08:002014-09-16T12:53:56.997+08:00Yes really meh, Jules. :(Yes really meh, Jules. :(Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-66134142414446618132014-09-16T12:53:24.976+08:002014-09-16T12:53:24.976+08:00Glad to have made you laugh, Charlotte. Uh no. Ins...Glad to have made you laugh, Charlotte. Uh no. Instalove is definitely not a measure of any kind of literary success. That would be too awful! XDSarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-20558080732816334362014-09-16T12:41:07.365+08:002014-09-16T12:41:07.365+08:00Yes, the atmosphere was well done especially at th...Yes, the atmosphere was well done especially at the beginning. Glad I'm not the only one who felt this way. Can't wait to read your review, Tanja! :DSarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-32979006712482830302014-09-16T12:40:25.104+08:002014-09-16T12:40:25.104+08:00Another amazing cover and intriguing premise ruine...Another amazing cover and intriguing premise ruined by Instalove. </3 I'm sorry this didn't work out for you, Sarah. I've seen your GR updates so I'm not really surprise by your rating. As always, fantastic review! And thanks for heads up :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-39826177412217018972014-09-16T12:33:38.121+08:002014-09-16T12:33:38.121+08:00It is a struggle but if you are actually intrigued...It is a struggle but if you are actually intrigued by voodoo maybe you'd find this read actually interesting. Thanks for the heads up about This Wicked Game. I can't handle anymore voodoo stuff. Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-33432100423761044882014-09-16T12:21:23.322+08:002014-09-16T12:21:23.322+08:00The instalove here was actually complicated. But e...The instalove here was actually complicated. But even though I take that into consideration, I still felt pretty meh about it. I hope so too. Thanks Jenny! Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-4567099300719719282014-09-16T12:18:01.788+08:002014-09-16T12:18:01.788+08:00I hope so too! I tried to tone down the snarkiness...I hope so too! I tried to tone down the snarkiness though which made it even harder. XDSarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-65397738033966212342014-09-16T12:16:35.449+08:002014-09-16T12:16:35.449+08:00Sigh. I really feel crappy saying that but I do ho...Sigh. I really feel crappy saying that but I do hope she will have a better story in the future to go with her writing talent. Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-30948993079892868302014-09-16T12:08:40.852+08:002014-09-16T12:08:40.852+08:00It's the writing. I have to give credit for th...It's the writing. I have to give credit for that. :|Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-43230868743068623202014-09-16T11:59:42.188+08:002014-09-16T11:59:42.188+08:00That's actually a good idea, Cait. I should re...That's actually a good idea, Cait. I should really think hard before I pick up a book since I don't have it in me to DNF books. Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-22163974814810925992014-09-16T11:56:14.797+08:002014-09-16T11:56:14.797+08:00I hope so too! Thank you.I hope so too! Thank you.Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-46578037764941964432014-09-16T11:51:42.372+08:002014-09-16T11:51:42.372+08:00I am so sorry too. I wish I could have loved this ...I am so sorry too. I wish I could have loved this book but eh.Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-86360248348831285182014-09-16T11:50:52.575+08:002014-09-16T11:50:52.575+08:00Ah yes. I hope they get the memo and stop with the...Ah yes. I hope they get the memo and stop with the instalove already.Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-34017682878449228662014-09-16T06:43:51.603+08:002014-09-16T06:43:51.603+08:00Instalove needs to die. XDInstalove needs to die. XDSarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-37708420768968432732014-09-15T04:46:33.930+08:002014-09-15T04:46:33.930+08:00Oh boy, now I'm worried. I live about an hour ...Oh boy, now I'm worried. I live about an hour from New Orleans, so I jump at anything set there and I was getting excited about reading a book set there with all the goodness that tends to come with voodoo and murder. I can only hope that my general lack of bother about instalove will make me like this more than you and that New Orleans will fuel my interest. I'm glad to hear the writing is good, though! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583849311706991000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-15961627997022385202014-09-14T22:00:18.214+08:002014-09-14T22:00:18.214+08:00I hate when books suffer from the tropes of insta-...I hate when books suffer from the tropes of insta-love, bland and recycled characters and horrible world-building. Totally understand why this book frustrated you so much, and I will be staying faaaar away from it! Wonderful review, I hope your next read is better x<br /><br />Joy @ <a href="http://thoughtsbyj.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts By J</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-13397383318203206282014-09-13T13:33:16.332+08:002014-09-13T13:33:16.332+08:00It sounds like a Meh kind of a book huh? Tho I'...It sounds like a Meh kind of a book huh? Tho I'm not really bothered by insta-love. just as long as its not annoying. But it sounds irritating and unreasonable so eeeeh. <br /><br />Jules @ <a href="http://julesbookshelf.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Jules Bookshelf</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10076936247190083573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-71820846667891215012014-09-13T08:29:31.251+08:002014-09-13T08:29:31.251+08:00Wahahahaahahah!. I am sorry for gaining so much ha...Wahahahaahahah!. I am sorry for gaining so much happiness from your pain, Sarah! Punching the book in the crotch is a total WIN!!!!! Anyway, I'm really sorry for the pain that this book has caused you. I also loathe instalove with a fire of a thousand suns. Why can't just the author write the story without it? Is it a measure for literary success? Heavens, help us!<br /><br />And oh dear, a dull plot would also make me steam. At some degree, I can tolerate instalove as long as the other parts of the book would make up for that (i.e awesome character development, phenomenal world building, unpredictable and tightly woven plot). Unfortunately, this book only has a beautiful prose which is not enough to redeem the whole book from flopping. :D <br /><br />Fab review, Sarah!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096025184721737678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-13498023346849253822014-09-13T05:34:00.971+08:002014-09-13T05:34:00.971+08:00Girl I can feel your pain. Even now after I finish...Girl I can feel your pain. Even now after I finished it I a) still wonder why did I finish it, b) what's the point of all that and c) insta-love. yes or no? I still don't know the answer to any of it. But somehow I was lured and that atmosphere was really grabbing. I guess. I'm lost when it comes to this one, but it's a shame as it had a lot of potential. So we're on the same boat here, dear! Amazing review :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-66453817956049929212014-09-13T02:57:35.829+08:002014-09-13T02:57:35.829+08:00Uh oh. I've never actually heard of this book ...Uh oh. I've never actually heard of this book before, but just when I glanced over the blurb, I thought that it sounded plenty interesting (I've always bee morbidly intrigued with voodoo). So it's such a shame to see that in fact, this one was such a struggle for you to get through! Actually, it kind of sounds like you struggled with a lot of the same kinds of things that I did while reading my last voodoo book (I believe it was called This Wicked Game). It was just so bland and blah and I did have to force myself to make it through to the end. Voodoo is a topic that you would think an author could have a lot of fun with and make an exciting read out it! But instead it had you wanting to punch the book in its crotch <--- such a funny line btw ^^ Hope your next read is a good one for you!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.com