tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post7653454632907620269..comments2024-03-28T23:29:29.237+08:00Comments on Smitten over Books: Review: Frostborn by Lou AndersSarahbotbonkershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-25922485758279611932014-09-22T18:18:42.869+08:002014-09-22T18:18:42.869+08:00Even though I'm not much of a MG reader, this ...Even though I'm not much of a MG reader, this does sound really intriguing! If I'm ever in the mood for MG I'll definitely have to keep this in mind because it sounds fantastic! Dragons and wyverns sound like they'd make an awesome fantasy book for MG readers, and I'm glad you found it enjoyable. :) Thanks for sharing Sarah and, as always, <b>BRILLIANT</b> review! <3<br /><br />~ Zoe @ <a href="http://www.zoereads.org" rel="nofollow">The Infinite To-Read Shelf</a>Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08980248647201093593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-79977571349182641822014-09-21T17:44:45.853+08:002014-09-21T17:44:45.853+08:00Oh-kay. Wyverns. I can't even get over that. I...Oh-kay. Wyverns. I can't even get over that. I MUST get this book. Especially when the wyverns are in an MG book. Thank you so much for bringing the book to my attention! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-28579433794260997932014-09-21T10:40:00.461+08:002014-09-21T10:40:00.461+08:00Dragons! Wyverns! Sounds like a totally charming r...Dragons! Wyverns! Sounds like a totally charming read! Too bad it was kind of predictable, perhaps because we're out of the age range of this book. I love the coming of age story though. Lovely review Sarah! Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-25248270894891442652014-09-19T11:27:58.816+08:002014-09-19T11:27:58.816+08:00I love checking out new MG titles and love to esca...I love checking out new MG titles and love to escape with them or even better read them with my daughter - so I'm excited to see you enjoyed Frostborn (I've had my eye on this baby.) One of my favorite themes you mentioned is the one of feeling misplaced and realizing everyone has their place. Yay, thanks for the wonderful review, Sarah! :)Book Swoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10065445455788158131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-26019198198913353962014-09-18T10:49:09.535+08:002014-09-18T10:49:09.535+08:00This sounds like a lot of fun! I love too that it&...This sounds like a lot of fun! I love too that it's got elements that you're able to appreciate as an older reader. It'll make rereading better for the younger readers as they get older, too. :) Great review!!<br /><br /><b>Rachel @ <a href="http://cuts-of-paper.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Paper Cuts</a></b>Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583849311706991000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-5438189133197583862014-09-17T10:52:44.549+08:002014-09-17T10:52:44.549+08:00Ooh dragons!! That's really all I need to know...Ooh dragons!! That's really all I need to know to be interested in this one :) Though it is definitely good to hear that there were some elements in this MG read that appealed to you as an older reader. IMO, the best MG books are the ones that appeal to all generations of readers, not just tweens.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-7344913869636618642014-09-17T00:32:11.837+08:002014-09-17T00:32:11.837+08:00Oh dragons! Did you sad dragons! Gimme some dragon...Oh dragons! Did you sad dragons! Gimme some dragons. I mean I do classify as adult person, but boy dragons are so awesome. This one seems so appealing to me and while I don't like predictability I'll gladly forgive it as everything else seems to be nicely done. Great review, Sarah :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-67539158609931252352014-09-16T22:35:33.361+08:002014-09-16T22:35:33.361+08:00I'm sorry for the glaring grammatical errors a...I'm sorry for the glaring grammatical errors and the wrong use of punctuation marks (first sentence). *cringes* I was typing really fast. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096025184721737678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-58566001799744892902014-09-16T22:31:41.700+08:002014-09-16T22:31:41.700+08:00Wohoooo! I will surely add this one on my TBR, Sar...Wohoooo! I will surely add this one on my TBR, Sarah, I am a sucker for Middle Grade books especially if my mind is exhausted from reading YA and Adult books. MG is definitely my go-to genre every time I am in the mood for something light and just plain funny. And because you have also mentioned wyverns and dragons then I am certainly sold. Oh god, you really know where to strike your readers, Sarah.<br /><br />And hey, I can handle predictable plot as long as it's executed properly. And yeah, I also have to add that my standard for MG fantasy books are relatively lower compared to YA and Adult books. <br /><br />Awesome review, Sarah!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096025184721737678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-16074395374294873842014-09-16T18:00:11.344+08:002014-09-16T18:00:11.344+08:00See, I like that this is such an epic fantasy but,...See, I like that this is such an epic fantasy but, really, it's just about two 'kids' trying to find their way. There's something beautiful in that and it's nice to have that journey of self-growth hidden amongst all the dragons sometimes.<br />Allie @ Little Birdie Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368572335905353234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-30400013162601839112014-09-16T15:30:01.776+08:002014-09-16T15:30:01.776+08:00I'm not big on fantasy without it being fused ...I'm not big on fantasy without it being fused with other genres, but I can imagine this isn't TOO involved with being middle grade. This sounds really entertaining and I really like that there's no awkward romance too, it's always uncomfortable in middle grade. I'd much prefer an awesome friendship. Brilliant review Sarah <3 Sorry I haven't visited in a while, have been super sick.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-31646243378810275592014-09-16T13:38:45.138+08:002014-09-16T13:38:45.138+08:00This doesn't look like it has romance...so, yo...This doesn't look like it has romance...so, you know, I have to pass. It's one of my rules; no book without romance shall be read by Lola. VERY VERY VERY rare exceptions may apply. Anyway, beautiful review as always Sarah and I'm glad you liked it. :) <br /><br />BTW, I love your negative reviews...haha ;) (I know this is not one though.)Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00239617000942734999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-27853777691263357432014-09-16T13:25:32.834+08:002014-09-16T13:25:32.834+08:00Hmm, great review! I actually wonder if this migh...Hmm, great review! I actually wonder if this might be a good fit for my nephew, who is 11. I hadn't heard of it, but I do like the message it seems to be sending. :)Jypsel Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650774159592543778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-7478891482667007572014-09-16T12:44:50.665+08:002014-09-16T12:44:50.665+08:00Uhm, I don't think I'll read this :P Not b...Uhm, I don't think I'll read this :P Not because I think it's bad, your review says that you pretty much liked it. Just that, I don't really read MG anymore :( I know, I'm such a snob. Fantastic review though, Sarah! As always :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-32873578269139306842014-09-16T04:53:08.086+08:002014-09-16T04:53:08.086+08:00Yeah that's true. I do think kids won't se...Yeah that's true. I do think kids won't see the reveals coming though. :)Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-56948746620849672782014-09-16T04:52:00.444+08:002014-09-16T04:52:00.444+08:00No problem. I hope your brother likes it. :)No problem. I hope your brother likes it. :)Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-51913571817371791642014-09-15T22:35:05.284+08:002014-09-15T22:35:05.284+08:00I don't fall in the Middle Grade Fantasy lover...I don't fall in the Middle Grade Fantasy lovers category, so even though this book delivered on the coming-of-age aspects, I don't think that it's my cup of tea. I'm not a fan of too much predictability either, it just takes some of the fun out of reading IMO. Pass. Thanks for the review though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15837765255919617324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967118682793659817.post-32511602896579545912014-09-15T18:54:13.769+08:002014-09-15T18:54:13.769+08:00I love stories with dragons, but think I might be ...I love stories with dragons, but think I might be too old for this one. I'll see if my younger brother wants to give it a try though. Thanks for the recommendation, Sarah!A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.com