tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post4711214439987702761..comments2023-10-09T08:19:49.664-04:00Comments on Musings of a YA Reader: Review: Renegade by J.A. SoudersA Canadian Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-56276087374554670472012-11-14T15:55:31.670-05:002012-11-14T15:55:31.670-05:00hehehe... coupling. Wonder what that means.
I...hehehe... coupling. Wonder what that means. <br /><br />I'm so juvenile sometimes. Well, since I've been completely out of the loop, this is the first time I've heard of this book, but it's one I'm definitely gonna have to take a pass on. Sounds too confusing and messy for me. Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-2204837729909579102012-11-13T14:42:52.102-05:002012-11-13T14:42:52.102-05:00Oh, no! I'm so sorry to see that you didn'...Oh, no! I'm so sorry to see that you didn't like this. I've heard all these amazing things about it and it makes me sad that you didn't care for it. I can be very sensitive about incomplete worldbuiding too, especially with my dystopias. <br />Great review, though!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-76367332571340156582012-11-07T10:22:50.328-05:002012-11-07T10:22:50.328-05:00How interesting to read this, since I recently rea...How interesting to read this, since I recently read some very positive reviews. They said the opposite of you, so now I'm really excited to find out what I think about this book :) Thanks for sharing your honest opinion and I'm going to keep this in mind! I'm sorry to hear you didn't like it.Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-42336042904373688602012-11-05T11:10:08.527-05:002012-11-05T11:10:08.527-05:00Hmmmm. I just read a really positive review for th...Hmmmm. I just read a really positive review for this one the other day, so it's interesting to read your thoughts since you are clearly on the opposite end of the spectrum. I'm on a tour for this one, so now I'm curious to see what I'll think! I'm bummed you feel the romance lacked chemistry, I'm tired of insta-love. Still, I'm looking forward to giving this one a try for no other reason than it's inspiring such mixed reviews:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-21776377016328438052012-11-04T20:31:12.317-05:002012-11-04T20:31:12.317-05:00I hadn't heard of this book until now. But aw,...I hadn't heard of this book until now. But aw, so sorry you didn't like this one, Z. I don't like that Evie sounds like my grandparents. They're very forgetful too. >.<Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09113611207753873326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-76764023221594927242012-11-04T11:25:44.803-05:002012-11-04T11:25:44.803-05:00I've heard mixed things about Renegade. With h...I've heard mixed things about Renegade. With how you described Evie being so forgetful, it would frustrate me too. Jenny N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12175597395445772605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-48663625235863919712012-11-04T01:18:41.490-04:002012-11-04T01:18:41.490-04:00Oh NO! Only a few moments ago I was reading a revi...Oh NO! Only a few moments ago I was reading a review of this that was bursting with praise, and I was SO convinced that this is The Book- the one that would revive my failing faith in this genre. Weak characterization and sketchy world- building are sending off red alert signals, though... To read, or not to read, that is the question. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-90280033943456635852012-11-03T20:45:25.237-04:002012-11-03T20:45:25.237-04:00Wow, doesn't sound like this book has much of ...Wow, doesn't sound like this book has much of anything to recommend it — thanks for the warning! It's very helpful to get this kind of honest, critical look at the various elements. I can sometimes overlook lousy world-building if the plot is enticing and the characters draw me in, but Renegade sounds like it fails on all three counts...so I don't think I'll be picking it up anytime soon!danyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947267082874389487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-67767751263750161582012-11-03T19:15:34.504-04:002012-11-03T19:15:34.504-04:00Aww, I'm so sorry this didn't work out for...Aww, I'm so sorry this didn't work out for you! I actually loved the world-building and the unique dystopian setting of this one, but I can understand why you had qualms with it. I'm with you on the romance though - I wasn't impressed by it either. I hope you have better luck with your next novel though, dear! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-61087758351661619672012-11-02T15:53:14.076-04:002012-11-02T15:53:14.076-04:00Wow, even a very positive review I've read tod...Wow, even a very positive review I've read today included a comment about the lack of chemistry. That is just too bad! I have this one on the way for review so hopefully I'll like it a bit more, but I'll try to keep my expectations low. <br />Great review!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-39232729076819765052012-11-02T10:19:50.403-04:002012-11-02T10:19:50.403-04:00I was sent this book for review a few days ago and...I was sent this book for review a few days ago and I've been excited to start ever since. I'm glad I read your review - I'll be better prepared now and sure to go in with lower expectations. I can forgive flimsy world-building if the characters are engaging enough, but that doesn't seem to be the case here. Thanks for the helpful review! Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-42861557935103909192012-11-02T10:03:01.806-04:002012-11-02T10:03:01.806-04:00Ouch! Sorry this one was a total strike out with y...Ouch! Sorry this one was a total strike out with you, Z. I had a hard time just trying to follow the plot description of this book. I need a balance of good world building and characterization in my book so I'm going to take a pass on this one. Hope you're next read is much better. Have a great weekend!Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-83810155988882631192012-11-02T08:12:32.567-04:002012-11-02T08:12:32.567-04:00Ahh, it's a shame you didn't get on with t...Ahh, it's a shame you didn't get on with this book. Good world building is a must for me and characterisation too! <br /><br />Thanks for the honest review! tthepageturnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175214824875744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-7562462194706729152012-11-02T05:50:06.781-04:002012-11-02T05:50:06.781-04:00I can't enjoy a book if I can't connect wi...I can't enjoy a book if I can't connect with the characters. I can nearly get past anything else if a book has great characters. Also, insta love :( This book is losing it's attraction for me. I've requested it on NG. I don't know if I want to be approved now. Great review Z, I'm sorry this wasn't more enjoyable for you.Suzanne (Parabooklover)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06393092365013105173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-35593062490485526352012-11-02T02:14:30.706-04:002012-11-02T02:14:30.706-04:00Well, this is no good. Messiness and flimsy world ...Well, this is no good. Messiness and flimsy world building is a big no-no for me. Definitely a sure way to make me lose interest in a book (as if the annoying characters and insta-love wouldn't accomplish that, as well...). Well, thanks for taking one for the team, Zahida, and reading it so we know not to!!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.com