tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post2465267184256829735..comments2023-10-29T10:42:52.369-04:00Comments on Love is not a triangle: Tsarina by J. Nelle PatrickLauren @ Love is not a trianglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-69170767798408546842014-03-01T08:51:50.001-05:002014-03-01T08:51:50.001-05:00love the story behind Romanovs and I.. It's re...love the story behind Romanovs and I.. It's really one of the few things other than Ivan IV and Puškin and a few other historical things I actually liked learning about in our Russian classes and history classes in HS. I'm not a big history fan, but the fact that this makes it all look better and is more than just a historical book makes me really, really intrigued to give it a go. I don't know if I'd purchase it for myself, but if it's ever translated into Estonian I wouldn't mind checking it out in a library. I'm sorry it wasn't a perfect novel in your eyes, but I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much. Also, haha. I'm glad you're doing the love triangle factor even if you cannot always say everything out loud :DSiirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-9372180553902742952014-02-28T21:12:30.522-05:002014-02-28T21:12:30.522-05:00This sounds awesome! I just recently heard about t...This sounds awesome! I just recently heard about this and I was debating about whether or not I should pick it up. The setting sounds amazing, although it's too bad the ending is kind of rushed. Great review! :)Montana @ The Book Belleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08467441835054398252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-36882279662633620602014-02-28T21:10:13.926-05:002014-02-28T21:10:13.926-05:00Fabulous review, friend! I agree with you about th...Fabulous review, friend! I agree with you about the great perks of historical fantasy--I loved being swept up in that turbulent period of Russian history--but I also love all the liberties that Patrick took to make this story not just a chronicling of the October Revolution and the fall of the Romanov's but something completely her own. And yes--I would have liked a little bit more detail on the final chapter, an epilogue might've worked nicely here--but overall I'm very pleased with how the book wrapped up. Glad you enjoyed the book as much as me and glad we got to talk it through a little after we finished reading:) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-3882636494227413072014-02-28T16:02:05.525-05:002014-02-28T16:02:05.525-05:00I was supposed to write/post my review last Friday...I was supposed to write/post my review last Friday, but I had some internet issues and it never happened. But now I am KICKING myself because I want to read your review! Booo. I am SO glad that you enjoyed it, though--I knew you would! And I promise to be by your GoodReads review when I've had a chance to write mine to see what you thought in more detail.<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2014/02/goldencompassdiscussion.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-77248841899521095352014-02-28T12:33:23.707-05:002014-02-28T12:33:23.707-05:00I'm always intrigued by novels that incorporat...I'm always intrigued by novels that incorporate history into their stories, and it's even better when it's RUSSIAN history (as that's one of the histories and cultures I've been fascinated by since I was younger). I'm happy to read that you enjoyed Tsarina, and that you would recommend it! I've been anticipating it since I first of its existence, and am pretty darn pleased that it's good.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-72791399686317493512014-02-28T11:40:08.014-05:002014-02-28T11:40:08.014-05:00I've been so curious about this book, Lauren a...I've been so curious about this book, Lauren and since I adore historical fiction, I think I might enjoy this. The writing sounds absolutely wonderful. <br />What I love about books is that you get to experience different worlds through these different characters and historical Russia sure sounds like an interesting place. <br />I'll admit that your comment on the love triangle scared me a little, but I'm still going to give it a shot, especially since you mentioned the romance works out in the end. <br />Lovely review, Lauren.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-18547122262651219642014-02-28T11:26:24.980-05:002014-02-28T11:26:24.980-05:00I love what you said about the spirit of the time,...I love what you said about the spirit of the time, Lauren, as that's why I enjoy historical fantasy as well. I'm excited to read this - hopefully soon! - and though the Love Triangle Factor has me a little worried, I'm confident I'll appreciate the romance as you were able to too. Fantastic review, dear - we'll have to compare notes on this once I get around to reading it. :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-54437088016560949902014-02-28T10:46:06.662-05:002014-02-28T10:46:06.662-05:00Well you've got me super curious about this co...Well you've got me super curious about this complicated love triangle situation, but I know if you're happy with the way the romance played out, then I likely will be as well. I can't wait to read this! I had the pleasure of visiting St. Petersburg and learning a lot about the Romanov family last September, so I think this will be a fun read for me. Fantastic review as always!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-70851954333892992212014-02-28T09:01:58.418-05:002014-02-28T09:01:58.418-05:00This sounds really good, I don't think I'd...This sounds really good, I don't think I'd heard of this one. Love that it's a stand-alone, love that it's about the Romanov family, and to know that you enjoyed how the romance played out...will definitely be reading this one. Great review! ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-47354316241724585622014-02-28T08:48:03.784-05:002014-02-28T08:48:03.784-05:00Even if there is a triangle, to know that you enjo...Even if there is a triangle, to know that you enjoyed how the romance played out is a good thing! I'm definitely looking forward to reading this one -- I had a roommate in college named Catherine who thought she was Catherine the Great (*eyeroll*) and we went to a Russian exhibit because of it. Very cool.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.com