tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789913235337803802.post4567755694564155468..comments2023-09-02T10:33:02.588-05:00Comments on My Not So Real Life: Review: The Forsaken by Lisa StasseAneeqahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13352395407424623520noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789913235337803802.post-61814795297786905412014-06-21T09:20:35.298-05:002014-06-21T09:20:35.298-05:00Hey, Aneeqah! I wanted to add you on twitter, but ...Hey, Aneeqah! I wanted to add you on twitter, but when I clicked on the button, it said that the user doesn't exist? :O Anyhow, you can add me and then I can add you, if it suits you that way :) As for your review, my IRL friend read this and felt the exact same. It was good-ish, but not exceptional. And she had the same problem with the romance too! Ugh, so sorry you didn't enjoy it and it felt so rushed =/ You know.. I can't tell you if it will get better or not, because my friend Amber read #1 and #2 and while she loved Forsaken, Uprising was such a disappointment for her that she actually gave it 1 star. Sorry this wasn't a huge success for you. I hope your next read is better :) Lovely review, Aneeqah!Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789913235337803802.post-27680290036728586712014-06-21T03:03:51.962-05:002014-06-21T03:03:51.962-05:00It's always the worst when a romance in book r...It's always the worst when a romance in book ruins the book for you. The romance in this especially doesn't sound like the kind I enjoy. I need build up and more connection. That quote is enough to make me cringe. It's such a shame though because the actual story line sounds like it's well-done and well-written since you mentioned it being addicting. This is a series right? I hope the next book is much better for you and the romance not too cringe-worthy.<br />Lovely review, Aneeqah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789913235337803802.post-67331980705176427832014-06-21T01:08:19.363-05:002014-06-21T01:08:19.363-05:00I think I was the same way when I read this. I had...I think I was the same way when I read this. I had really high expectations because it just sounded so good, and then it was really different from what I expected. It was definitely fast-paced and interesting, but I didn't enjoy it like I thought I would. I had to go look at my review to see what I thought of the romance, and yep, instalove. Boo. Well, I hope you enjoy the sequel! I'll have to look out for your review to see if I need to pick it up! Great review!<br /><br /><b>Rachel @ <a href="http://cuts-of-paper.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Paper Cuts</a></b>Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583849311706991000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789913235337803802.post-26040224436210273122014-06-20T15:26:32.141-05:002014-06-20T15:26:32.141-05:00I really liked the plot in this book, and I'm ...I really liked the plot in this book, and I'm glad to see that you enjoyed it too overall. This was one of those rare books for me where I was still able to enjoy it despite not connecting with the characters. I can't remember what I thought of the romance, but I guess if it didn't stick with me, I can't have been that impressed. I've still yet to read the sequel. Great review, Aneeqah!Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789913235337803802.post-17821784985932693152014-06-20T14:52:21.602-05:002014-06-20T14:52:21.602-05:00Aw man, I'm disappointed to see that this book...Aw man, I'm disappointed to see that this book had little emotional connections. I remember you telling me you were reading <i>The Uprising</i>, and not really getting into it. Now that I've read your review for this one, I'm not really sure I want to pick it up. I love dystopians, and there seem to be great action-packed moments in this book, but the fact that this series is headed in the cliche direction makes me want to shy away from this book. And a sucky romance? Blegh, no thank you. Thanks for your honest thoughts though, Aneeqah!Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.com