tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post973095504527466032..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Rift by Andrea Cremer ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-37722483181679033662013-08-06T06:52:32.239-04:002013-08-06T06:52:32.239-04:00It sounds like Rift builds on a fascinating world ...It sounds like Rift builds on a fascinating world created by the Nightshade trilogy. Ember sounds like a very driven character. And strong characters really make for strong storytelling. While it is true that the love triangle story arc has been done to death, a well written romance can lure in a reader.<br /><br /><a href="http://online-phd-uk.co.uk/online-phd-uk-university-of-birmingham-split-site-phd/" rel="nofollow">My homepage | Split-Site PhD</a> <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-35806026296213392952013-07-22T18:01:52.662-04:002013-07-22T18:01:52.662-04:00I'm glad that I'm not the only one who has...I'm glad that I'm not the only one who hasn't finished the Nightshade trilogy...I keep meaning to check out the sequel, but all of the negative reviews (especially for the last novel) are a bit intimidating. <br /><br />But, I'm glad to see that you enjoyed RIFT. Ember sounds like a fabulous MC! Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-80840918914456830912013-07-20T23:22:35.037-04:002013-07-20T23:22:35.037-04:00I actually like the conclusion of the Nightshade s...I actually like the conclusion of the Nightshade series, it was bittersweet. I hope you read it someday, especially since I think there is going to be another one, if I am not mistaken... I'm happy to hear that the size of this one was a good thing, rather than being tedious. There is nothing worse than a big, boring book. I think I will give this one a chance!<br /><br />Alise @ <a href="http://readerswonderland.com/" rel="nofollow">Readers in Wonderland</a>Alisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178388552763222269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-32555878179371435342013-07-20T21:38:31.258-04:002013-07-20T21:38:31.258-04:00I said I'd never read anything written by Andr...I said I'd never read anything written by Andrea Cremer after the debacle that I call Bloodrose (Nightshade #3). I hated how things ended and the way the infuriating love triangle was handled frustrated me to no end. You're making me reconsider my decision, Melissa. The characters, plot and romance sound like everything I love in a PNR. I think I will wait until the sequel makes the rounds and see what the general opinion is before picking this up. Once burned, twice shy. Excellent and compelling review! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-9470668928799575372013-07-20T20:00:00.968-04:002013-07-20T20:00:00.968-04:00I'm not fond of love triangles either (quite t...I'm not fond of love triangles either (quite the opposite, in fact!), but I'm glad to hear that the main character has a clear choice. I didn't finish the Nightshade series either, but that more out of anger than anything (I decided to find out how it ended and I REALLY wasn't happy with what I'd discovered). I'm hoping this series will actually go my way. ;)<br /><br />Great review, Melissa!Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-65722855651988535802013-07-20T13:56:36.818-04:002013-07-20T13:56:36.818-04:00This book moved so fast! That would been the main ...This book moved so fast! That would been the main thing I remember from reading it-it looks so fat but it really goes at a clip. I didn't like the historical setting as much as I liked Nightshade's contemporary so I'm not planning to continue with the series but I'm glad I still tried this.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-80004804435401105992013-07-20T12:28:02.826-04:002013-07-20T12:28:02.826-04:00Like you, I always worry about starting books as t...Like you, I always worry about starting books as thick as RIFT. But if you were proved wrong, I'm pretty sure I would be too. And I LOVE when characters make the story enjoyable - I used to be more plot-driven, but now, I need the characters, mainly the MC, to be outstanding. <br /><br />Amazing review, Melissa!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849853402753473461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-68812967619311706182013-07-20T04:11:41.619-04:002013-07-20T04:11:41.619-04:00GAH, another series I have not read, Cremer's ...GAH, another series I have not read, Cremer's books all look really good and I am glad you enjoyed them as well. <br /><br />Fab review, Melissa! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-92025126984100979302013-07-20T01:20:39.912-04:002013-07-20T01:20:39.912-04:00I really disliked Nightshade and have avoided Crem...I really disliked Nightshade and have avoided Cremer's books ever since, but this seems to be a much stronger series set. Seeing as I loved the world Cremer created and just not the characters, I really should give this another try. Thanks for reminding me, Melissa, and great review!(:Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.com