tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post5563044771091409544..comments2023-09-20T17:55:43.908-05:00Comments on BookLust: Double Review: Magic Study and Fire StudyAartihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-84119453952052118752010-06-04T08:43:47.296-05:002010-06-04T08:43:47.296-05:00I enjoyed Poison Study and have pondered reading t...I enjoyed Poison Study and have pondered reading the next two, but have been continually warded off by the negative views I've heard. Part of me wants to know what happens to Yelena & company, but a larger part wants to keep my memory of that character and story unsullied by inferior story developments.Christy (A Good Stopping Point)http://agoodstoppingpoint.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-18568415501877614392010-06-03T22:09:44.728-05:002010-06-03T22:09:44.728-05:00I wish you had liked these books better, but I am ...I wish you had liked these books better, but I am glad that you have finally read this trilogy.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-4369481474314117542010-06-02T08:01:02.720-05:002010-06-02T08:01:02.720-05:00Sorry to hear the books weren't as good as you...Sorry to hear the books weren't as good as you hoped.Andreeahttp://passionatebooklover.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-59968072242549814192010-06-02T05:59:41.150-05:002010-06-02T05:59:41.150-05:00Authors make their talking animals speak in broken...Authors make their talking animals speak in broken English? Ahem, excuse me a minute - WHY?!Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462660276240016464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-19126725857198243652010-05-31T20:14:59.902-05:002010-05-31T20:14:59.902-05:00Sorry, I'm a little off-topic here, but I'...Sorry, I'm a little off-topic here, but I'm just laughing at your comment below that you love someone because she hates Nicholas Sparks!Shelleyhttp://dustbowlpoetry.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-18021126062026557452010-05-31T10:39:41.589-05:002010-05-31T10:39:41.589-05:00Agreed with everything you said here. I loved Pois...Agreed with everything you said here. I loved Poison Study so much, particularly because Yelena grows and has her expectations and ideas challenged; she has to work really hard for everything she does. I didn't get the same feeling from Magic Study at all, and haven't picked up Fire Study for more than a quick scan. Normally I wouldn't be happy leaving a story half-finished, but I can leave this one because I like Yelena after Poison Study.<br /><br />Further, there's something really creepy about a heroine who feels no compunctions into going into someone else's mind and changing things. That's just not *right*.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330550798080469047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-71185835115956077322010-05-31T10:01:22.242-05:002010-05-31T10:01:22.242-05:00I also found the sequels to Poison Study to be a l...I also found the sequels to Poison Study to be a lot less enjoyable. I actually never even finished the third book.Simchahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14730042073954228379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-22172240338168326862010-05-31T09:57:11.960-05:002010-05-31T09:57:11.960-05:00That's a great rule about reading series; I ne...That's a great rule about reading series; I need to adopt something similar because I seem to have the First Book Sample down pat, often even buy the next one or two to try to force some focus, but then... oh, it always comes down to too many books nagging, doesn't it?! I haven't rushed to this series, but have picked it up and wondered about it many times.Buried In Printhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00808249065026802365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-50610669584719155802010-05-30T19:13:27.327-05:002010-05-30T19:13:27.327-05:00I can see why Yelena would annoy you, Aarti. Too ...I can see why Yelena would annoy you, Aarti. Too perfect characters are a problem, I agree. And someone who uses magic to solve all their problems, even the littlest of ones can't really grow as a person, I think.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-62840736988795958262010-05-30T12:26:36.786-05:002010-05-30T12:26:36.786-05:00Often I find that the first book in series is just...Often I find that the first book in series is just wonderful, only to discover that the consecutive books can't hold a candle to the first. It's kind of frustrating because as a reader, I want to know how the story ends, but the execution of the sequels leaves me so disappointed. This has happened to me so many times that I have lost count. I also find that the longer a series goes on, the further downhill the story lines go. I am so sorry that these books were a bit of a disappointment to you, but at least you were sort of prepared for that!! Very insightful and honest review. I appreciate that!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-88335460518445006542010-05-30T08:59:43.549-05:002010-05-30T08:59:43.549-05:00I've been hearing about Poison Study and was l...I've been hearing about Poison Study and was looking forward to reading it, but I'm disappointed that these didn't live up to book 1 - I hate when that happens!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102250492155489672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-57560100424809964912010-05-29T19:57:32.394-05:002010-05-29T19:57:32.394-05:00I'm in the same boat as Heather. I read Poison...I'm in the same boat as Heather. I read Poison Study and loved it. I then read Magic Study and liked it, but while I have Fire Study at home... I have no desire to read it. I should finish the series though...Tara SG (25 Hour Books)http://25hourbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-69005271298057641502010-05-29T09:55:44.609-05:002010-05-29T09:55:44.609-05:00I had a hard time getting into PS b/c I'm not ...I had a hard time getting into PS b/c I'm not big on fantasy but had heard such good things about it. If I do try again, I won't move on to the next onesbookmagichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13808845291761439603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-69768268089993450782010-05-29T07:57:38.613-05:002010-05-29T07:57:38.613-05:00I didn't read any of the books in the series b...I didn't read any of the books in the series but I just picked up Inside Out at BEA because I heard so much good about Ms Snyder. I hope it's as good as I heard Poison Study to be.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127042690689033583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-83268419383269232962010-05-29T06:46:28.975-05:002010-05-29T06:46:28.975-05:00I have been meaning to read Fire Study for the lon...I have been meaning to read Fire Study for the longest time. Like you I loved Poison Study. I have good intentions, because I want to read more from Snyder, but it just hasn't happened yet.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-38746368342232868852010-05-29T06:34:37.509-05:002010-05-29T06:34:37.509-05:00I just finished Magic Study, which I rushed to get...I just finished Magic Study, which I rushed to get after Poison Study because I loved it so much. I hate to admit it, but I'm not in such a big hurry to get Fire Study. I pretty much agree with everything you said about it! Such a shame, PS was so very good!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991818614911652918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343567357202223317.post-67148511629295415372010-05-29T02:04:20.391-05:002010-05-29T02:04:20.391-05:00I am so sorry :( I mean I knew it but still, it su...I am so sorry :( I mean I knew it but still, it sure sucks.<br />I loved book 1, it made it to the keepershelf (or maybe I was in a haze) and then these two were just so freakin' blah. They just didn't keep up like you saidBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com