tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post5713756327820380202..comments2023-10-29T10:42:52.369-04:00Comments on Love is not a triangle: Early Review: Illusions of Fate by Kiersten White Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-76299142832796214172014-09-05T14:11:58.566-04:002014-09-05T14:11:58.566-04:00Yay for standalone fantasies! Seriously, always so...Yay for standalone fantasies! Seriously, always so happy to find one of those. <br />This sounds pretty intriguing, too. And I definitely agree that it's far better to have glimpses of worldbuilding in a novel, with a confidence that the author does know so much more, than for it to feel underdeveloped or flat. I'll definitely have to look into this one!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-45893047528431056192014-08-27T17:58:59.322-04:002014-08-27T17:58:59.322-04:00Okay, if you liked this one, I definitely have to ...Okay, if you liked this one, I definitely have to check this out! I had mixed feelings about PARANORMALCY so I wasn't sure if I should try this, but this is the second positive review I've seen today for this book. It's a sign, surely. ;)<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2014/08/sacrifice.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-73149623370694633312014-08-27T14:20:42.551-04:002014-08-27T14:20:42.551-04:00I pre-ordered this, which I hope wasn't a mist...I pre-ordered this, which I hope wasn't a mistake. :P I liked Chaos of Stars okay, but the worldbuilding was pretty nonexistent as was the plot. I hope I like Illusions of Fate more. Everything you said gives me confident, though. Fingers crossed!<br /><br />Great review, L. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307895303115762938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-4270168066730314532014-08-26T17:25:33.953-04:002014-08-26T17:25:33.953-04:00I'm not a huge fan of White and I also struggl...I'm not a huge fan of White and I also struggle with world-building more than you do so...would you recommend this for me? I looove a stand-alone novel, diversity, female friendships, and a romance as well so this seems up my alley and I'll likely give it a try unless you absolutely don't think I'd enjoy this. I wouldn't have given this a second thought, though, so thanks for bringing it to my attention, Lauren! Fantastic review, as always. :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-28095974522648949802014-08-25T20:07:59.657-04:002014-08-25T20:07:59.657-04:00Ooh, now this looks interesting! I was wondering a...Ooh, now this looks interesting! I was wondering about it. White's books have been hit or miss with me but I love that she tries new storylines and genres all the time. I think I'd like more info on the magical world but the characters sound like they can really hold their own.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-71457072911584116902014-08-25T15:17:31.488-04:002014-08-25T15:17:31.488-04:00I've heard similar things about the world buil...I've heard similar things about the world building of the book but I have to say, your review is somewhat assuring. I am worried that I won't enjoy this all that much since I haven't had much luck with the author in the past and some of my trusted blogger friends haven't enjoyed this one all that much but I feel like there is still hope left! Plus Finn sounds fin (fun.. I was trying to be punny :P) and Jessa definitely sounds like a strong female lead! :D<br /><br />Lovely review, Lauren and I am glad you enjoyed this one!! :)<br /><br />Rashika @ <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Rashika https://www.blogger.com/profile/03823262638606052465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-74159030917714153202014-08-25T14:33:06.691-04:002014-08-25T14:33:06.691-04:00I had no idea that Illusions of Fate was a stand-a...I had no idea that <i>Illusions of Fate</i> was a stand-alone fantasy novel! I think that's really awesome. I like the sound of this story too, and the fact that the main character happens to be a girl with no powers but still in extremely trying circumstances... and that she has to rise above them. Sounds great to me!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-21957115745534101952014-08-25T09:04:49.249-04:002014-08-25T09:04:49.249-04:00Its really nice posting. I think it would be helpf...Its really nice posting. I think it would be helpful for all. Thank you for sharing with us.<br /><a title="review" href="http://Dneprodzerzhinsk.Trade" rel="nofollow">review</a>.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188438900150417122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-15081001396075249472014-08-25T09:03:24.078-04:002014-08-25T09:03:24.078-04:00I've really enjoyed White's other books so...I've really enjoyed White's other books so I was planning on reading this one, but now I'm even more excited after reading your review. A stand-alone!!!! Can't tell you how excited I am about that. These series are seriously getting old, I can't even keep up with how many I'm reading right now. Great review! ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-69625672050727981892014-08-25T06:06:03.954-04:002014-08-25T06:06:03.954-04:00Amazing review Lauren. <3 I'm glad you enjo...Amazing review Lauren. <3 I'm glad you enjoyed this book. I am curious about it. Kind of. But not curious enough to buy it at the moment :p but I might someday. <3 It's interesting that it is a stand-alone, though :D Jessa and Finn sounds adorable. <3 And omg, I just LOVE the name Finn in books, hih :D Thank you for sharing. <3 Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-79141132012619473412014-08-25T03:02:31.327-04:002014-08-25T03:02:31.327-04:00I'm wary of this book despite all the praise b...I'm wary of this book despite all the praise because none of Kiersten White's books have worked for me for some reason. I just don't seem to be able to connect with the characters. <br />I have to say that I'm starting to want to read this one because of how relationship oriented it seems to be. I also like the sound of Jessa and Finn together. <br />I might give in and just request this at the library. <br />Lovely review, Lauren.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-8223700437687770152014-08-25T01:51:54.758-04:002014-08-25T01:51:54.758-04:00It's a SA? Ooh! Awesome! "A few times Whi...It's a SA? Ooh! Awesome! "A few times White lulled me into a sense of happy enjoyment only to BAM throw something at me that greatly upped the tension." This sentence is gorgeous, btw! The story sounds awesome (though why do they have to whitewash the covers, ughhhh >.<) "I appreciate that this isn't the typical story of a girl who suddenly discovers that she has hidden abilities she didn't know about." this okay?! THIS. I love smart and witty heroines and Jessa sounds right up that alley :) Whoop for more of a slow-burn on Jessa's part. I'm glad you enjoyed this story as a whole :)Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.com