tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2219891340843794955.post3691184108191369717..comments2024-03-27T19:55:10.166-07:00Comments on Stories & Sweeties: Becky's View: Tsarina by J. Nelle PatrickLittle Miss Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09350490261395026094noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2219891340843794955.post-34075524806327259362014-04-07T12:20:35.908-07:002014-04-07T12:20:35.908-07:00I've never heard of this book before. But from...I've never heard of this book before. But from just reading your review it sounds a lot more interesting :) I also like that it's historical fiction combined with some magic. Very unique. I'll keep this book in mind and see if I get to read it in the future.BookOwl93https://www.blogger.com/profile/00275953487038247428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2219891340843794955.post-14652957555183270072014-04-01T21:01:28.102-07:002014-04-01T21:01:28.102-07:00I haven't read a YA Historical book for awhile...I haven't read a YA Historical book for awhile now and I think Tsarina would be my first this year. "Beautifully crafted." and "Lots of magic," you say...Im pretty sure this would be a great read! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Alyssa E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17618297228216887875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2219891340843794955.post-59151222617604808682014-03-16T11:22:44.078-07:002014-03-16T11:22:44.078-07:00I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Tsarina! I was a ...I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Tsarina! I was a bit on the fence since I'm not usually too keen on historical fiction but it sounds like there is enough action and creative license that it will easily keep me interested. Emily @ Falling For YAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04676384981191930435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2219891340843794955.post-83794972680714296142014-03-10T12:23:13.357-07:002014-03-10T12:23:13.357-07:00It's definitely all those things! I hope you g...It's definitely all those things! I hope you get a chance to try this one!Little Miss Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350490261395026094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2219891340843794955.post-18700312425591225172014-03-10T11:04:47.163-07:002014-03-10T11:04:47.163-07:00Atmospheric, romantic, magical...this book sounds ...Atmospheric, romantic, magical...this book sounds great. I'll keep an eye out for it! <br /><br />Great review :DLea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2219891340843794955.post-46334729321974863402014-03-09T15:11:56.798-07:002014-03-09T15:11:56.798-07:00Thank you, Tirta! I hope you enjoy both these boo...Thank you, Tirta! I hope you enjoy both these books when you get to read them! I'm reading Winner's Curse now and I still haven't come to a verdict about it! LOL Little Miss Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350490261395026094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2219891340843794955.post-34009035005154166962014-03-09T15:10:20.644-07:002014-03-09T15:10:20.644-07:00Thanks, Debz! It's also a surprisingly easy r...Thanks, Debz! It's also a surprisingly easy read for historical! Really well written! Little Miss Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350490261395026094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2219891340843794955.post-62624678114481517072014-03-09T15:09:11.688-07:002014-03-09T15:09:11.688-07:00Yes, there was definitely more magic than I expect...Yes, there was definitely more magic than I expected, too! I thought it would just be the magical egg! Little Miss Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350490261395026094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2219891340843794955.post-48013363517673148932014-03-09T15:08:21.755-07:002014-03-09T15:08:21.755-07:00Thanks, Carina! I hope you enjoy it when you read ...Thanks, Carina! I hope you enjoy it when you read it, too! Little Miss Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350490261395026094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2219891340843794955.post-7673361059955669542014-03-08T17:56:59.409-08:002014-03-08T17:56:59.409-08:00I can't wait to get my hands on it and The Win...I can't wait to get my hands on it and The Winner's Curse this month. Love the synopsys of this one, and I'm glad you found it to be a good read. Nice review, Becky! :)Tirtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676872031247580231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2219891340843794955.post-60959467964781569132014-03-08T16:05:30.675-08:002014-03-08T16:05:30.675-08:00I can't wait to read this book. It sounds like...I can't wait to read this book. It sounds like such a beautiful, rich historical fantasy. Lovely review! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2219891340843794955.post-24153205505247849162014-03-08T07:33:14.372-08:002014-03-08T07:33:14.372-08:00I really liked the world-building in this book and...I really liked the world-building in this book and Natalya was not a bad character. I was surprised by the focus on magic, I didn't expect it :DMel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2219891340843794955.post-9108781551115727612014-03-08T00:08:22.816-08:002014-03-08T00:08:22.816-08:00Great review. <3 I'm glad you enjoyed this ...Great review. <3 I'm glad you enjoyed this one. And that you found it beautiful :) I'm not sure when I will read my copy (A) but hopefully soon, as I do think I would love it as well. I hope. Thank you for sharing. <3Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.com