tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post4122623153905448167..comments2023-10-29T10:42:52.369-04:00Comments on Love is not a triangle: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-10746837152153151202013-08-10T18:16:23.810-04:002013-08-10T18:16:23.810-04:00I didn't really have any intention of reading ...I didn't really have any intention of reading this one, but you've convinced me. I'll definitely be giving it a second look. Thanks for the great review :]Jasmine Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07926272577914708490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-43447477444248416182013-08-01T13:01:14.456-04:002013-08-01T13:01:14.456-04:00I LOVED this one! So atmospheric and creepy. And...I LOVED this one! So atmospheric and creepy. And I loved that the author could make me sympathize with River, even though it was obvious he was NOT A GOOD GUY. But I love that she made me question it anyway, whether his crimes were simple retribution or something more moral. Lovely review!starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-68073975791915197022013-07-31T21:22:01.824-04:002013-07-31T21:22:01.824-04:00I don't really read horror either, but I appre...I don't really read horror either, but I appreciate novels with a bit of suspense and a gothic sort of feel. This sounds delightful, even more so in your decision to not reveal too many details. I am definitely eager to read this one for myself!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-904773082997595092013-07-31T19:35:44.919-04:002013-07-31T19:35:44.919-04:00YES. I've been avoiding reading any reviews un...YES. I've been avoiding reading any reviews until I finished the book because I didn't want my opinion swayed. I felt almost exactly like you did on this one. I probably won't review, because I don't think I have the words to express my feelings on it without getting into spoiler country. It was awesome and I'm totally buying a finished copy.<br /><br />Brilliantly said!Emshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741589484173217069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-42806024759556204622013-07-29T13:25:41.771-04:002013-07-29T13:25:41.771-04:00Oh, Lauren--I totally agree with you now that I ha...Oh, Lauren--I totally agree with you now that I have read the book. Especially this:<br /><br />Why do I still like people I know I shouldn't?<br /><br />YES! The entire time I was reading this book I kept feeling the exact same way. We know that the person is question has done some terrible things, TERRIBLE things, but yet I still like so much about him at the same time. Glad you felt the same.<br /><br />I absolutely loved the writing, the creepy setting, the sense of foreboding, and the horror aspects. It was a scary book at times and shocking. Not scary like Friday the 13th/ knife wielding maniac (although....) but psychological scary/creepy like a Shirley Jackson book. It truly is a Gothic Horror, imo. Nouveau Gothic Horror, maybe? Regardless of definition, I LOVED it, just as you said I would:) Can't wait for the sequel!<br /><br />Oh--do you think this was set in New England? Maine, maybe? I saw mention of Portland and also I think the author said the house was on the Atlantic? But I can't quite remember and the author is from Oregon--so could be Portland, OR? I'll have to go back and look in the book again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-42222775556483443862013-07-26T20:31:36.314-04:002013-07-26T20:31:36.314-04:00Huh, I really enjoyed Rebecca but I haven't he...Huh, I really enjoyed Rebecca but I haven't heard a lot of good about this one BUT NOW I am going to give it a shot, I guess. I mean, it just sounds good and I like moral conundrums, also conundrum is my favorite word, so that kind of convinces me.<br /><br />Also? I am a fan of pretty words.April (BooksandWine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15268544465552896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-75598191637107143552013-07-26T16:39:38.776-04:002013-07-26T16:39:38.776-04:00I am pretty sure that this book is on it's way...I am pretty sure that this book is on it's way to me--so I'm going to hold off on reading this but I will most assuredly be back and will probably be texting/DM-ing/emailing you as I read:) But I did glance down at the books that BTDATDBS (wow, that's looong) reminded you of. I LOVED Rebecca and really liked The Secret History too, so YAY! That makes me REALLY excited:) So glad that this one seems to have been a hit with you. <br /><br />back soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-88035183395744160232013-07-26T00:01:38.772-04:002013-07-26T00:01:38.772-04:00The romance you described kind of reminds me of Al...The romance you described kind of reminds me of Alina and the Darkling in the Shadow and Bone, you fear him yet you root for him at the same time. This is one of my most anticipated titles so I am glad to hear that you enjoyed it. The writing sounds gorgeous as well. Great review, Lauren!<br /><br />Alise @ <a href="http://readerswonderland.com/" rel="nofollow">Readers in Wonderland</a>Alisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178388552763222269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-63011722323522075722013-07-25T16:19:06.527-04:002013-07-25T16:19:06.527-04:00I'm really intrigued by this one and your revi...I'm really intrigued by this one and your review really makes me want to read it! And I loved both Mara Dyer and The Secret History, so I'll definitely be adding this to my TBR list. Great review! ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-77142148251050303112013-07-25T11:11:17.011-04:002013-07-25T11:11:17.011-04:00I got this book on the same day you got it but I h...I got this book on the same day you got it but I haven't started it yet. You make me want to read it NOW though. When you talk of the romance and kissing the devil, you remind me of how much you love the Darkling. :) <br /><br />This sounds a little bit like the Cat Hellison book When The Sea Is Rising Red, although it is probably not at all like it. I'm thinking I may push this one up since it sounds so intriguing and you've only given me enough just to kind of make me want more. I love that. Great review, Lauren. You've peaked my interest times 1000. (as always)Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-44472249690426213522013-07-25T10:55:49.245-04:002013-07-25T10:55:49.245-04:00I honestly didn't know if I would like this, b...I honestly didn't know if I would like this, but slow, haunting, full of lies, and morally ambiguous are my things. I love how thoughtfully you present things. It really gives me a chance to decide what my reaction might be.fakestephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178042157823156839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-72499059007407766002013-07-25T10:46:52.342-04:002013-07-25T10:46:52.342-04:00"But because one of the best elements about t..."But because one of the best elements about this story is its dreamy, timeless quality (perhaps I should also say nightmarish), and I don't want to break the enchantment by analyzing it too closely."<br /><br />I'm reading this one right now Lauren, and I couldn't agree more! I almost feel like saying too much about it will break some of the magic, so my review is going to be super vague. I skimmed the rest of your review because I'm only halfway, but I can't wait to come back and read your review in full when I finish the book later today:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-39290938604433748382013-07-25T10:11:55.628-04:002013-07-25T10:11:55.628-04:00I love the sound of this one and, although I was d...I love the sound of this one and, although I was denied on Netgalley by Penguing (as always), I think I'm interested enough to read it. It sounds incredibly atmospheric, and I love a book that really sucks me in. Wonderful review, Lauren! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-26544881418701206932013-07-25T10:09:54.380-04:002013-07-25T10:09:54.380-04:00The setting really is amazing in this one. I did h...The setting really is amazing in this one. I did have slight issues with the romance but overall the book was really good. The horror and secrets were so awesome!Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-68443250632417959642013-07-25T09:57:05.308-04:002013-07-25T09:57:05.308-04:00OOHHH!! I can't wait to read this one. Of cour...OOHHH!! I can't wait to read this one. Of course, I fell for the cover but I'm thrilled that it's all gothic-y and atmospheric. I don't mind a dreamy pace, as long as there's a strong story behind it. And I'm curious about the "love interest", though it sounds like she shouldn't be kissing him.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-5384236122824773462013-07-25T07:51:03.425-04:002013-07-25T07:51:03.425-04:00I'm glad you liked the writing and the mystery...I'm glad you liked the writing and the mystery and suspense. I'm definitely up for reading when these things are involved, HOWEVER, there's a big BIG however. I'm not into horror at all. The only horror series I want to read is Mara Dyer and it's more of that mystery-thriller at the same time. Oh, and I want to try Ten. Since I own a copy. But nothing more :D I'm a big big coward :D I'm still glad that basically everything except the romance worked for you in this story and that the characters were enjoyable. They're the most valuable aspect in a story, in my opinion. I hope the second installment works just as good for you :)Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-85215979255705955052013-07-25T06:58:11.854-04:002013-07-25T06:58:11.854-04:00I love a good horror story - and Rebecca is one of...I love a good horror story - and Rebecca is one of my all-time favorites - but I think I'll hold off on this one until the sequel comes out. I doubt I could stand the suspense and inevitable ambiguity of some of the unfinished plot lines. I'm really excited to see that this it well-written, though, and contains strong characters as well as contemplative themes - all favorite aspects in my books. I wasn't sure about this one before, but I know I'll be reading it for sure now. Great review, Lauren! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.com