tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post7520075658783058626..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Dark Metropolis by Jaclyn Dolamore ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-5361218191178115712014-06-19T22:35:47.846-04:002014-06-19T22:35:47.846-04:00I'd definitely struggle with the lack of depth...I'd definitely struggle with the lack of depth in this installment, so I think I'll be waiting to see how the sequel unfolds before picking this one up. I love the cover and the promise of darkness is a huge allure, but I feel safer waiting to see how a series progresses these days -- too many burns to risk another one! Wonderful review, though, Melissa! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-70673700179594211912014-06-18T13:09:10.002-04:002014-06-18T13:09:10.002-04:00Wonderful review! I felt the same about the wonder...Wonderful review! I felt the same about the wonderful, atmospheric feel and setting. Yet, something of the world felt missing to me as well. I loved the dark tone and horror elements as well, but also had hoped for more romance. It has a lot of potential for a series though :)Book Swoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10065445455788158131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-84198981717369482312014-06-16T19:16:39.534-04:002014-06-16T19:16:39.534-04:00You're right -- paranormal does require a deft...You're right -- paranormal does require a deft hand, without too much and too little. We still need a strong backstory and worldbuilding but not too much that we're overwhelmed. Sounds like this story would have been better served if it focused on just one of the characters, rather than the three of them. Great review!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-15612989694994885282014-06-16T15:01:09.271-04:002014-06-16T15:01:09.271-04:00Nice review. I was contemplating reading this one ...Nice review. I was contemplating reading this one after passing by it a few times but I've become more intrigued the more I look at it and hear about it. It sounds like it would be an interesting read despite a few difficulties you had. Worldbuilding is a definite must for any story though, especially when the world is going to be sooo different from what we're living in. Like if there are new rules or "people/things" walking about. Sounds like that might be a challenge but I still might give it a go...once I whittle down the TBR mountain a bit! ;)Jessica @ a GREAT readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554254368211246669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-44947545241159157962014-06-16T11:51:30.215-04:002014-06-16T11:51:30.215-04:00Most readers have had a similar reaction to this b...Most readers have had a similar reaction to this book, Melissa. I put off reading it and I think I might have been right in doing so. A lot of books these days seem to be weak in the world-building department and that's always just very disappointing when it's a paranormal or dystopian book. I don't think I would appreciate the glossing over the setting either. <br />It's a shame because the book does seem to have a lot of potential. I'll be waiting to see how the series progresses before jumping into it.<br />Lovely review, Melissa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-78347029924623729592014-06-16T11:33:29.421-04:002014-06-16T11:33:29.421-04:00I didn't realize this was set in Germany. So s...I didn't realize this was set in Germany. So sorry it doesn't live up to it's promise but as it is a series, maybe the next book will explain the missing elements. I would have problems with the lack of world building and change of focus as well. Glad to read your thoughts on this one.BURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-76301853119180898322014-06-16T10:45:53.709-04:002014-06-16T10:45:53.709-04:00Too bad the world building is weak. I've actua...Too bad the world building is weak. I've actually got this one for review but with reading lack luster reviews for it, my expectations have been lowered. Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-34626885893555588742014-06-16T07:50:30.462-04:002014-06-16T07:50:30.462-04:00It sounds like this book has so much potential and...It sounds like this book has so much potential and I am intrigued by the writing, but I may just wait till I can borrow this one from the library. It seems like more details regarding the world building would have helped. I do love that cover though! Thanks for the honest review, Melissa!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-83983931243821884392014-06-16T07:15:00.176-04:002014-06-16T07:15:00.176-04:00I've heard something very similar from other r...I've heard something very similar from other reviews, the book is very engaging, but the world building is way too sparse! I'm still in the fence about this book, cause I know too many questions and not enough world building would irritate me.<br />Thanks for a great honeste review Melissa!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-39073887112552105732014-06-16T06:35:36.648-04:002014-06-16T06:35:36.648-04:00This book does really sound like it has the potent...This book does really sound like it has the potential to deliver a solid story, but with a lack of back story, I can understand why you would struggle to get into this book. But the writing does sound gorgeous, so I may just have to give this book a try one day! Fab review Melissa! Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.com