tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post4990494772382965994..comments2023-10-09T08:19:49.664-04:00Comments on Musings of a YA Reader: Review: Vessel by Sarah Beth DurstA Canadian Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-56711446682865595672013-07-13T13:32:35.426-04:002013-07-13T13:32:35.426-04:00Although this wasn't perfect for you, I'm ...Although this wasn't perfect for you, I'm glad you enjoyed it overall. I haven't read anything by this author before, though I've heard plenty of great things. This book caught my interest last year, but I haven't had a chance to read it yet. I like the sound of the desert setting and am glad to hear the world-building is well done. Lovely review, Z! :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-20738539574589573502013-07-11T10:45:08.551-04:002013-07-11T10:45:08.551-04:00Though I wish the romance was a bit stronger of co...Though I wish the romance was a bit stronger of course (or not there at all, I'd prefer that to a weak romance), overall this sounds like a really interesting world to spend some time in. I like too that she spent a lot of time making the world feel real, including the dangers of life in the desert. I'm keeping this one on the maybe pile because the concept is so fascinating, but I'm glad to know about the romance up front so my expectations in that department a bit lower. Awesome review Z!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-77652000144121300602013-07-11T00:54:50.731-04:002013-07-11T00:54:50.731-04:00Oh WOW, I'm totally digging your description o...Oh WOW, I'm totally digging your description of the concept and world building of this one! How cool. And unique! Even if it's not a perfect read, I can appreciate the originality of the premise. It really is a shame that the plot becomes a bit repetitive and the romance is lacklustre though because the world building would make this a winner otherwise! Really loved this review, Zahida!! So well described.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-64776211936292801382013-07-10T07:24:32.996-04:002013-07-10T07:24:32.996-04:00It's always rough when a book is classed as a ...It's always rough when a book is classed as a romance but lets down in that department. It frustrates me to no end. That said, it sounds like a pretty original story, and I'm glad there were elements that really worked for you! Great review :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11403564.post-4124705392075997582013-07-10T00:54:20.022-04:002013-07-10T00:54:20.022-04:00Aw, sorry you didn't love this one as much as ...Aw, sorry you didn't love this one as much as I did, Z. I thought it was completely original and I thought the journey was more of a self-discovery thing instead of plot, but I definitely agree that the Emperor character was too underdeveloped for me too. Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.com