tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496131500664070518.post905535540575910573..comments2024-03-25T08:32:46.324-04:00Comments on The Sirenic Codex: Review: Queen of Someday Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17045558423044874125noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496131500664070518.post-69560268889131677652014-09-08T02:39:21.896-04:002014-09-08T02:39:21.896-04:00This looks and sounds pretty great from the cover ...This looks and sounds pretty great from the cover and synopsis, but after the mention of insta-love in your review I was immediately turned off. It's too bad though because it sounds like it could have been great, and I would love the literary references I think. I enjoyed reading your in depth review though Mari!Bookish Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16028950059555351758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496131500664070518.post-62790304754109034252014-09-06T21:06:08.940-04:002014-09-06T21:06:08.940-04:00I haven't watch Reign so I really have no idea...I haven't watch Reign so I really have no idea but it's definitely what it's being pitched as. I'm not the best educated on Russian history either so when I can find inaccuracies it bugs me. The thing with Shakespeare through, there was many instances in the novel where the English were looked down on because Russian was going to take France's side. To me the Shakespeare talk was even more inaccurate and unnecessary when I read about that. <br /><br />Anyhow, I hope you like it more if you do decide to read it.<br /><br />-MariAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045558423044874125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496131500664070518.post-75261302008735982982014-09-06T21:02:32.362-04:002014-09-06T21:02:32.362-04:00I understand what you mean. Sadly, with this one t...I understand what you mean. Sadly, with this one the quotes didn't melt into the story, instead they stuck out like a sore thumb. A little more world building and character development might've helped but it is what it is. Also, it's quite a short book.<br /><br />-MariAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045558423044874125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496131500664070518.post-14991885632592156912014-09-06T11:33:07.420-04:002014-09-06T11:33:07.420-04:00Well, if it's anything like Reign, I'd pro...Well, if it's anything like Reign, I'd probably love it! Haha! Seriously though, it's too bad that it was so awful. I hate it when the history is just blatantly wrong. I know nothing about Russian history, but even I could figure out that they wouldn't have been reading Shakespeare when he was still alive. Oh well, better luck next time! Thanks for sharing :) <br /><br />Tracy @ <a href="http://www.cornerfolds.com" rel="nofollow">Cornerfolds</a>Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10715236765292209452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496131500664070518.post-69512999212560560762014-09-06T08:22:47.958-04:002014-09-06T08:22:47.958-04:00There are some literary quotes that when used, can...There are some literary quotes that when used, can enhance the emotional connection between readers and characters. But sometimes, if used gratuitously, it can sound too manufactured. Or the author may sound like he or she is trying too hard. I see how that may pose a problem for you. Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.com