tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post757303217247497520..comments2024-03-13T16:40:46.759-05:00Comments on Charlotte's Library: Bitterblue, by Kristin Cashore (Giveaway!)Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-87569146134412274042013-07-07T21:30:10.393-05:002013-07-07T21:30:10.393-05:00I really liked this though i would say that Bitter...I really liked this though i would say that Bitterblue came out a little to naive for a Queen regardless of her age, that being said, she seemed to spend way to much time running around in circles. Bitterblue never Set her priority and ran with them. Overall story it was good. tied up the complete story series.<br /><br />Micky Johnson (<a href="http://www.houstonlocalseo.org" rel="nofollow">Local Search Engine Optimization Houston</a>)Maycee Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909625736728945626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-43967217131265494842012-05-06T23:24:21.929-05:002012-05-06T23:24:21.929-05:00Thanks for such an awesome giveaway! I LOVE this s...Thanks for such an awesome giveaway! I LOVE this series, honestly!...dare I say maybe even more than the hunger games?...yes yes, I said it, so again thank you so much for this chance to win!KIKAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16450855914093731092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-77703290867563151342012-05-06T20:42:55.723-05:002012-05-06T20:42:55.723-05:00I've got to read this "series". I c...I've got to read this "series". I could've seen her this weekend, but had things that I couldn't change going on. I'd love to win a copy so then I'd have to whole series to finally read.Jill the OWLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861980045976795774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-88594036932402892682012-05-03T22:39:00.435-05:002012-05-03T22:39:00.435-05:00I would love to read Bitterblue. I've already ...I would love to read Bitterblue. I've already read the other two. But I recommend Finniken of the Rock. It's a very good book.Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09122455689780639693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-2368789850655329102012-05-03T08:33:01.520-05:002012-05-03T08:33:01.520-05:00I've got FIRE and GRACELING on my table all se...I've got FIRE and GRACELING on my table all set to reread this weekend in preparation of finally reading BITTERBLUE. It would be wonderful to get an ARC to read!Brynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00602437812943448481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-74288308884166589332012-05-03T02:23:22.630-05:002012-05-03T02:23:22.630-05:00I'm so excited to read BITTERBLUE! I have been...I'm so excited to read BITTERBLUE! I have been waiting for this book for literally years, haha. <br /><br />golfgirl96@gmail.comKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16828985815603841818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-31791656052738235262012-05-02T19:15:13.358-05:002012-05-02T19:15:13.358-05:00I'm a bit scared to read Froi...but plan on br...I'm a bit scared to read Froi...but plan on bravely doing so anyway!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-26513037053416191882012-05-02T19:14:15.912-05:002012-05-02T19:14:15.912-05:00I definitly need to read Girl of Fire and Thorns! ...I definitly need to read Girl of Fire and Thorns! Been meaning to for months and months...Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-47272854797254533672012-05-02T14:05:00.278-05:002012-05-02T14:05:00.278-05:00Now I have remembered... it was Girl of Fire and T...Now I have remembered... it was <i>Girl of Fire and Thorns</i> by Rae Carson. My husband also suggests the Steven Brust Taltos novels. My teen librarian here is suggesting <i>Eli the Good</i> (this is reality, about Vietnam.) and <i>Ten Miles Past Normal.</i>, though these aren't fantasy. I'd second (or third) <i>Starcrossed</i> by Bunce.You could maybe consider Robin McKinley's Damar books, though they might be more personal quest than political, and the same with the Garth Nix Sabriel books. Now I really want to dig into this more, because I remember noticing this same thing in books that I've read years ago, and now can't remember which books they were at all.Katyhttp://library-mama.dreamwidth.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-76863664107948460152012-05-01T20:23:18.764-05:002012-05-01T20:23:18.764-05:00Maybe The Princess Curse? I haven't read nearl...Maybe The Princess Curse? I haven't read nearly enough Bujold...I must fix that someday!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-50000236572858610732012-05-01T19:57:56.459-05:002012-05-01T19:57:56.459-05:00Ooh, I'd love to own a copy of Bitterblue... t...Ooh, I'd love to own a copy of Bitterblue... though I'm already on the hold list at my library. <br /><br />For your question... Lois McMaster Bujold's "The Curse of Chalion" comes to mind, though it's for adults. Also that other fantasy that came out last year... with the princess... um, never mind. my head's not working properly, and I don't have time to look it up as I should be closing the library right now.Katyhttp://library-mama.dreamwidth.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-47569180110008239412012-05-01T13:22:02.968-05:002012-05-01T13:22:02.968-05:00I'd love to enter the contest!
As far as plac...I'd love to enter the contest!<br /><br />As far as place-based fantasies with political intrigue, the one that's really coming to mind right now is Melina Marchetta's Lumatere Chronicles, because I just read Froi of the Exiles and it's amazing. <br /><br />There's loads of intrigue and it's very character-driven; there are a few true villains, but mostly complicated people making difficult choices. <br /><br />And the cultures and the land itself are always living presences within the book.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541482427056178933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-88848255146508142872012-05-01T06:52:43.323-05:002012-05-01T06:52:43.323-05:00I enjoyed reading your reflections on Bitterblue. ...I enjoyed reading your reflections on Bitterblue. I am so looking forward to reading it!Elizabeth H. Eastmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13797495005559032887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-65752761523794915912012-05-01T06:43:28.606-05:002012-05-01T06:43:28.606-05:00I would love to win this one, and I agree with a p...I would love to win this one, and I agree with a previous commenter that I am glad you liked this one. The mixed reviews have been a bit disappointing. The first book I thought of when you asked for a recommendation was Crown Duel, which has already been suggested. Theft of Swords by Michael Sullivan might qualify as political intrigue. At least the first half.KThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07104353672021261729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-90139699369991220422012-04-30T20:02:20.291-05:002012-04-30T20:02:20.291-05:00I think you should try the YA fantasy novel, Chime...I think you should try the YA fantasy novel, Chime by Franny Billingsley. The world she creates with the swamp and the creatures is so vivid and the characters Briony and Rose are so well-developed. Its really a lovely novel. And I hope to read Bitterblue soon! I have been waiting for it :) Thank you for holding this contest!<br /><br />sbthibana@gmail.comStephanie T,noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-22714249377017919432012-04-30T18:32:23.273-05:002012-04-30T18:32:23.273-05:00Thanks for all the great suggestions! I shall mak...Thanks for all the great suggestions! I shall make a post of place-centered, political intrigue filled, character driven fantasy when the giveaway is done!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-84892056513087077532012-04-30T17:06:40.862-05:002012-04-30T17:06:40.862-05:00I would so love to win. Thanks for offering two bo...I would so love to win. Thanks for offering two books. I think The False Prince definitely has character-driven intrigue and is totally awesome.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-66895087626222957872012-04-30T16:56:58.979-05:002012-04-30T16:56:58.979-05:00I'll keep thinking about what to recommend, bu...I'll keep thinking about what to recommend, but don't want to forget to enter the giveaway! The hold list for Bitterblue is very long already. Thanks!Anamaria (bookstogether)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10361389598002568007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-92200339758825567652012-04-30T14:06:46.324-05:002012-04-30T14:06:46.324-05:00You should check out Kate Milford's Boneshaker...You should check out Kate Milford's Boneshaker (and she has a new one coming out this year as well called The Broken Lands.) It is a great middle grade book with a definite sense of place--I think that is why I feel in love with it. Seraphina by Rachel Hartman and Candlewax by C. Baily Sims are two YA books that have wonderfully developed world-building in a fantasy setting, and I think Candlewax could do well with many middle grade readers. I am having trouble coming up with books off the top of my head, maybe I'll come back with more!<br /><br />(And I have really been excited about Bitterblue as well!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-66628989213974112252012-04-30T13:08:35.954-05:002012-04-30T13:08:35.954-05:00I'm with the other commenters' suggestion ...I'm with the other commenters' suggestion of Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith - really fabulous intrigue and politics. I've also been enjoying Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers, which has some intrigue. I have a list of <a href="http://librariansbookreviews.blogspot.com/2010/04/listless-monday-courtly-intrigue.html" rel="nofollow">Courtly Intrigue</a> books on my blogs too. I'm excited to get my hands on this one!melissa @ 1lbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292714636311546457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-32329818142043606722012-04-30T12:00:01.512-05:002012-04-30T12:00:01.512-05:00I'm a middle school librarian, and I've go...I'm a middle school librarian, and I've got about 10 7th graders who are eagerly awaiting tomorrow's release. I'm not sure they know what to do with themselves, having Insurgent and Bitterblue come out on the same day. I also can't wait for the release. I'm glad to have gotten my students hooked on your books, but that does mean additional competition for getting a hold of the library copies!<br /><br />Oh, and I haven't helped with your request for recommendations. Aside from your books and Harry Potter, I don't read fantasy, and I feel like fantasy novels are the ones most tied to a place. What a bad librarian I am for not having a recommendation!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924787493996339545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-11812480155245534372012-04-30T10:46:18.135-05:002012-04-30T10:46:18.135-05:00I can't wait to rad this! I'm trying to th...I can't wait to rad this! I'm trying to think of a good rec...I've really been enjoying Malinda Lo's books recently. I don't know how well they fit in with what you're looking for, but they're great!Meg Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10470482445195316238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-28816612459835794542012-04-30T08:41:52.028-05:002012-04-30T08:41:52.028-05:00Wow, I am so excited to read this book and would L...Wow, I am so excited to read this book and would LOVE to win it! I loved Graceling and am so excited to read about Bitterblue. I totally agree with you that the Queen's Thief series. I am definitely going to keep my eye on the comments as I really love both of these series and can't wait to see what else people suggest.SBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09115938195999801537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-36476929137496567112012-04-30T08:20:43.496-05:002012-04-30T08:20:43.496-05:00I'd love to win! Thanks for the giveaway. Some...I'd love to win! Thanks for the giveaway. Some other similar titles I can think of are Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith, The Lumatere Chronicles books by Melina Marchetta, The Study series by Maria V. Snyder, and the Nightrunner series by Lynn Flewelling. Had you not mentioned it, Turner's Queen's Thief series would have been at the top of my list. Hope that helps!<br /><br />scr15[at]duke.eduAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-49723804228350513022012-04-30T07:51:02.828-05:002012-04-30T07:51:02.828-05:00Charlotte, don't include me in the giveaway bu...Charlotte, don't include me in the giveaway but I just wanted to leave a comment and say that I'm glad you loved this one! I've been seeing mixed reviews and I'm kind of worried that I won't love it as much as Graceling and Fire. Will be dropping by local bookstores this week to try and hunt down a copy of Bitterblue.Chachichttp://chachic.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com