tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post3445113463472096750..comments2023-10-29T10:42:52.369-04:00Comments on Love is not a triangle: Crown of Embers by Rae Carson Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-42940779346976794372013-04-03T23:36:22.890-04:002013-04-03T23:36:22.890-04:00The romance smolder's, perfect way to describe...The romance smolder's, perfect way to describe it! I LOVE this series so much!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-52989252686824158642013-04-03T20:59:52.996-04:002013-04-03T20:59:52.996-04:00I need to read The Crown of Embers soon! I have my...I need to read The Crown of Embers soon! I have my own brand new shiny copy just sitting on my bookshelf at home. I am glad to hear that you feel like Elisa's character growth continues to get better and better - it was one of my favorite aspects of The Girl of Fire and Thorns for sure.And I've heard great things about the romance! (I totally called her new romantic interest by the end of book 1.) Can't wait to read it for myself!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-20537518334552260392013-04-03T16:26:20.989-04:002013-04-03T16:26:20.989-04:00I'm so glad you enjoyed this one so much, Laur...I'm so glad you enjoyed this one so much, Lauren! I really do agree that the romance in this book felt so much more mature and long-lasting. In GoFaT, I was besotted with Humberto, but I grew to like the direction the romance went in, merely because so many authors make it seem like your first love is THE ONE, when that isn't the case at all. If it was, the divorce rate wouldn't be so high. I also think Carson struck such a brilliant balance between the romance and the character growth, intertwining them without appearing too forced. I can't WAIT for The Bitter Kingdom, which coincidentally releases on my birthday! :) Lovely review, Lauren! :DKeertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-40316850525842403752013-04-03T14:06:01.496-04:002013-04-03T14:06:01.496-04:00Wow, those are big words Jen. But I agree, this se...Wow, those are big words Jen. But I agree, this series truly is amazing. I love Elisa's growth so much and how she changes from the beginning of book 1 through book 3. When you say you're "trying to avoid temptation" does that mean that you have an arc of The Bitter Kingdom? Lucky you! I am also worried about what is to come. But I'm hopeful too. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-74408181358790221922013-04-03T14:04:31.065-04:002013-04-03T14:04:31.065-04:00Yikes! you're right. You never know what Carso...Yikes! you're right. You never know what Carson is going to do. But looking back I can see where Humberto probably would not have worked out long term where Elisa was headed, but Hector makes much more sense. <br /><br />Also, great point about Elisa's sister. Although we haven't seen her since the beginning of book 1, she always feels like a presence in the series. I can't tell if it's just as a counter to Elisa, or if she's going to play a bigger role. Elisa sees her as a rival/peer, but will be interesting what happens when Alodia, Elisa and Cosme meet in 3 months!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-44701527569834916212013-04-03T14:01:56.608-04:002013-04-03T14:01:56.608-04:00I love having a friend who knows exactly what kind...I love having a friend who knows exactly what kind of books I like to read! You haven't steered me wrong yet. I hope there's going to be even MORE swoon in book 3. BRING IT ON. Hopefully one of us can get our hands on an arc of book 3. You're right, Elisa is just getting even more awesome and powerful. I cannot wait to see what she accomplishes next. Her growth is definitely my favorite part. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-15057841591716295562013-04-03T13:58:29.157-04:002013-04-03T13:58:29.157-04:00Is this not available in AU? I hope you do end up ...Is this not available in AU? I hope you do end up loving these books. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-47969302676805308882013-04-03T11:14:35.493-04:002013-04-03T11:14:35.493-04:00I'm also a huge fan of this series :)
Loved t...I'm also a huge fan of this series :)<br /><br />Loved the relationship in this one. I was so shocked by the resolution of the romance in book one and I agree with Jen: after that, who knows? And then there's the complication of Elisa's sister. <br /><br />You can find me here: <a href="http://jenryland.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Jen @ YA Romantics</a><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-5667388335304294902013-04-03T10:06:18.175-04:002013-04-03T10:06:18.175-04:00I love this series. It *might* just be my favorit...I love this series. It *might* just be my favorite YA fantasy series. I am itching to get to The Bitter Kingdom, especially after the ending in this book, but I'm trying to avoid temptation. It is so hard. :) Elisa makes such a great heroine, and Hector...sigh. You're right, the romance in book one was sweet, but this time around it was steamy and intense. And it's what Elisa deserves after everything she's sacrificed. But I know Rae Carson likes to give the axe to anyone I develop an attachment to, so I'm more than a little worried. :Pstarryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-46995043729658795282013-04-03T09:06:53.341-04:002013-04-03T09:06:53.341-04:00I KNEW you were going to love this series, L! Ther...I KNEW you were going to love this series, L! There are so many great aspects to this story. Like you mentioned in your review, I love that as readers we are given the opportunity to witness real growth in the character of Elisa. I love that the political intrigue is just right, not too heady or too over developed (that's a problem I often have with court politic storylines.) And like you, I love the secondaries, especially a certain foreigner:)<br /><br />But the romance! WOW. Rae Carson can really write some great romance, can't she? It is, without a doubt, my favorite part of this book, and probably what makes me enjoy it slightly more than The Girl of Fire and Thorns. Imagine that:) <br /><br />I am SO excited for The Bitter Kingdom because I think there are going to be so many awesome girl power moments!! Just a few more months to go!<br /><br />Awesome review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-69651863300594298922013-04-03T04:40:02.173-04:002013-04-03T04:40:02.173-04:00Ok, so I skimmed this because you mentioned spoile...Ok, so I skimmed this because you mentioned spoilers, but I did add book #1 to my to-read list and I plan on buying it in America! Thanks for reviewing this series and making me want to read it :)Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.com