tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post2443567152542527317..comments2024-03-28T18:35:23.778-07:00Comments on Book Haven : Starfall Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-88031495068891750162017-04-10T16:54:18.728-07:002017-04-10T16:54:18.728-07:00I've not read any of Melissa's books, but ...I've not read any of Melissa's books, but as someone who'd like to read more "space opera," I should pick these up. Since I liked (cheesiness and all) the sci-fi film with Channing Tatum (I forget its title), this might be a series I like. I'll have to look into it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Rissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378400717440822186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-81828740980283027372017-04-10T07:24:27.445-07:002017-04-10T07:24:27.445-07:00I'm with you Greg, I'm not the biggest fan...I'm with you Greg, I'm not the biggest fan of interpersonal issues between characters that could easily be solved if they just *talked to each other.* Ugh! But I do read a lot of romance novels, so I'm more or less used to it by now, haha. Sounds like the first book was much stronger, but I'm definitely still planning to read this duology! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345874849864173182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-12556317666840980962017-04-09T13:51:13.592-07:002017-04-09T13:51:13.592-07:00Sounds like a decent sequel with how it had the sa...Sounds like a decent sequel with how it had the same feel as book 1. I have Starflight on my to-read list, but haven't read it yet. Good to know this book is about different characters, I am glad to hear they grew on you when the story progressed.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284689418552571180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-50936287824030928102017-04-09T04:55:44.359-07:002017-04-09T04:55:44.359-07:00I do enjoy breezy space opera, so this series migh...I do enjoy breezy space opera, so this series might well be one for me to catch up with. Thank you for a great review, Greg:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-23958756154643757292017-04-08T19:53:50.406-07:002017-04-08T19:53:50.406-07:00I'm still not sold on this yet though I loved ...I'm still not sold on this yet though I loved the first book. Glad to hear you liked it in spite of some flaws. Maybe I can enjoy it if I don't have the same expectations of the first book.Christina Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756342293865115352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-29685048698701949192017-04-08T19:47:56.693-07:002017-04-08T19:47:56.693-07:00I've not read Starflight yet but the book is l...I've not read Starflight yet but the book is literally calling to me :P I see it everywhere in the blogosphere and the copies at the local bookstore are hypnotizing me :P Hopefully will get to read them soon! :) Great review Greg!Uma @Books.Bags.Burgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112898986107572612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-20693608378522338482017-04-07T19:31:22.632-07:002017-04-07T19:31:22.632-07:00I already know this book is going to disappoint me...I already know this book is going to disappoint me. I started it the other day but haven't been able to continue. Something about Cassia and Kane's story so far just isn't really appealing to me like it did in Starflight. Plus, second-chance romances are so, so hard. I don't usually like them, and this one is no different. BUT I love YA sci-fi and Landers' books in general, so I'm going to give this book its fair shot. Here's hoping the book gets better for me!<br /><br />Wonderful review, Greg! Have a lovely weekend. =)<br /><br />Alyssa @ <a href="http://eaterofbooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Eater of Books!</a>Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-19594636796467348212017-04-07T10:18:01.481-07:002017-04-07T10:18:01.481-07:00I think this sounds good and I ove books set in sp...I think this sounds good and I ove books set in space. However, I am struggling so much with YA that I don't think it would work for me now. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-88571440858377872352017-04-07T00:25:09.994-07:002017-04-07T00:25:09.994-07:00SF is always a bit complicated for me but it's...SF is always a bit complicated for me but it's nice to see you had a nice timeMellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-72851169700658406232017-04-06T21:54:24.094-07:002017-04-06T21:54:24.094-07:00It wasn't bad. It's a good YA pick. And th...It wasn't bad. It's a good YA pick. And thanks for visiting! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-85605590855877830232017-04-06T21:53:15.512-07:002017-04-06T21:53:15.512-07:00A little bit. I mean it's not a bad book, I ju...A little bit. I mean it's not a bad book, I just thought it's striclty average. And miscommunication is one of my pet oeeves. :) It's worth checking out though, I hope you like when you get to it! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-89533067318781957922017-04-06T21:50:52.786-07:002017-04-06T21:50:52.786-07:00Exactly. And I just didn't feel invested here,...Exactly. And I just didn't feel invested here, it was like going thru the motions and I knew they were going to make it! Starflight's okay but Long Way To A SMall Angry Planet is SO much better (don't remember if you've read that). <br /><br />And I agree about The 100! The pace is relentlessly quick and when I watch other shows (or read certain books) I often think they could take a page from the 100's book. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-24280738275050509072017-04-06T21:47:48.760-07:002017-04-06T21:47:48.760-07:00Yeah I don't think this is essential reading b...Yeah I don't think this is essential reading by any means. TBH if you wanted to read anything like this I would recommend The Long Way To A Small Angry Planet, that's just a phenomenal book all around. <br /><br />And yes- talk people! :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-84898612366253575702017-04-06T21:46:30.160-07:002017-04-06T21:46:30.160-07:00Thanks Carole! Starflight's pretty good and if...Thanks Carole! Starflight's pretty good and if you like that one then this one may be your cup of tea as well. And if you like these kind of books I don't know if you've read The Long Way To A Small angry Planet but it's superb. :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-67627983129137249752017-04-06T21:44:34.011-07:002017-04-06T21:44:34.011-07:00Thank you Jaclyn. Yes this was a good story but ju...Thank you Jaclyn. Yes this was a good story but just like the first book I just didn't feel that sense of danger to the characters. You just sorta KNEW they weren't going to die, so it was hard to get to into them. And yes about the communication! I can see breakdowns but this just felt like miscommunication for plot sake, which I know happens a lot. <br /><br />The traitor question was a welcome addition and did add a little tension. And the second half did get grittier, definitely. I hope you like it you ever read! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-83422552750799778842017-04-06T21:40:56.598-07:002017-04-06T21:40:56.598-07:00I think Starflight is a little better, this didn&#...I think Starflight is a little better, this didn't feel like an ESSENTIAL sequel but if you like Starflight you'd probably like this too. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-20881280977735096702017-04-06T21:40:14.900-07:002017-04-06T21:40:14.900-07:00Yeah I'm not a fan of them either. I like real...Yeah I'm not a fan of them either. I like realistic relationships and yes there are communication breakdowns in real life but in YA I don't want it to feel so artificial, you know? Like the misunderstanding is jsut there for the plot! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-22856170398644872352017-04-06T21:39:03.932-07:002017-04-06T21:39:03.932-07:00Thank you! They're a pretty quick read...Thank you! They're a pretty quick read...Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-54227134866919480582017-04-06T21:38:18.326-07:002017-04-06T21:38:18.326-07:00I was too, I didn't like them nearly as much. ...I was too, I didn't like them nearly as much. It's very much a similar book and they're in love but misunderstandings make it difficult. I think you'll like it but maybe not quite as much if you miss S & D too. <br /><br />And yes it does happen in RL and soe of it in this one was understandable, it just got a bit much for me. But not a dealbreak. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-19443962293954765902017-04-06T21:34:42.533-07:002017-04-06T21:34:42.533-07:00A pretty good read! A pretty good read! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-79022578142503117862017-04-06T19:57:56.144-07:002017-04-06T19:57:56.144-07:00Glad that you liked this one, Greg. My sister love...Glad that you liked this one, Greg. My sister loves YA especially science fiction. I think this will be perfect for her. I haven't read SC yet but I want to give it a try one day. Anyway, awesome review! :)Geybie's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11108872073109860151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-69231257352524434322017-04-06T19:54:27.407-07:002017-04-06T19:54:27.407-07:00Sounds like this one might have a mild case of sec...Sounds like this one might have a mild case of second book syndrome. I cannot stand stories that rely on miscommunication to create drama either so I can definitely understand where you are coming from. I still want to check out this series one day though! Thanks for the review!<br /><br />~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-65880390201580075592017-04-06T19:04:03.121-07:002017-04-06T19:04:03.121-07:00I mean... I like fun, of course. Fun is good. But....I mean... I like fun, of course. Fun is good. But... so are high stakes, honestly. Sometimes I need things to feel more intense to really get invested in a book. More lately than I did before, I think. You know, I blame The 100. The stakes are always so damn high, so most books just can't compare to ALL the death and global destruction ;) I'll still probably give Starflight a go at some point, mostly because this series has pretty covers and apparently I am shallow like that :D Great review! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-7547252702583009022017-04-06T18:39:21.222-07:002017-04-06T18:39:21.222-07:00This sounds like a perfectly enjoyable read but as...This sounds like a perfectly enjoyable read but as someone who doesn't read much SF or YA I'm thinking I may want to pass. The realism sounds like it might irritate me and seriously agree on the communication! I think this is a problem that spans all genres - seriously people just TALK to each other. It makes life way easier.Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-27935761264401791842017-04-06T18:38:15.277-07:002017-04-06T18:38:15.277-07:00I haven't read the first book in this series y...I haven't read the first book in this series yet but I do have it sitting on my bookshelf. This sounds interesting depite the slow start.<br /><br />New FollowerCarole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.com