tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post1024180641615447470..comments2023-11-25T13:22:15.381-05:00Comments on Courtney Reads A Lot: Review: The Monstrumologist by Rick YanceyCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931328456994744116noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-42798068274933948082013-05-20T14:43:00.856-04:002013-05-20T14:43:00.856-04:00Eek this sounds amazing! Sounds like a completely ...Eek this sounds amazing! Sounds like a completely new world that I'd love to read about. Never really read horror books so this should be interesting.. Great review :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834601423017561368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-87610231188015724752013-05-07T23:17:33.465-04:002013-05-07T23:17:33.465-04:00I know! I freaked out when that character made an ...I know! I freaked out when that character made an appearance! I was fangirling over a dead author that popped up in a fictional book. Embarrassing but true. :P I also thought I'd have nightmares, but surprisingly, I slept like a baby after reading this. It was truly terrifying at points but sooooo GOOD! And I can't wait for The 5th Wave! Thanks Aylee!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-65591769697544879892013-05-07T09:12:32.692-04:002013-05-07T09:12:32.692-04:00YAYYAYAY! I cannot express how much I love this se...YAYYAYAY! I cannot express how much I love this series, but you did an excellent job for me! I also got a Sherlock Holmes vibe from the characters and I would imagine that was what Rick Yancey was going for... just wait to see what real life person you get to meet in the later books... I never thought I could get into horror and gore this extreme, but despite how unsettling it was, I felt I just couldn't look away! I'm surprised The Anthropophagi weren't a feature of my nightmares for days after reading about them - TERRIFYING!! Anyways, so SO happy you liked this one and loved the characters, too. I can't wait to hear what you think of the other books (and also The 5th Wave!)! This was such a fantastic review!!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-900460461419691022013-05-06T19:27:25.500-04:002013-05-06T19:27:25.500-04:00I think this book has a little bit of everything f...I think this book has a little bit of everything for everyone, but it is definitely more horrific than Anna Dressed in Blood. For me, Anna was eerie and had a few creepy moments. The Monstrumologist was downright terrifying at a couple of points. There are some disturbing scenes, but I think you would enjoy the writing style and the suspense. It is really well-written! Seriously, I was impressed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-15095514999969923572013-05-06T18:30:37.294-04:002013-05-06T18:30:37.294-04:00So apparently I really need to start reading Rick ...So apparently I really need to start reading Rick Yancey. I am definitely intrigued by this book - but, I'll admit, a little put-off by you labeling this as "a must-read for any horror fans." I don't really like horror. Is this horror more akin to the horror of Anna Dressed in Blood? Because I was okay with that level of horror. Still, this sounds really interesting, the whole concept of a secret group of people who study and hunt monsters. I'm kind of interested in starting with The 5th Wave, but I'm pretty sure I'll try to read this series soon after. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-81184841191598334262013-05-05T20:54:58.568-04:002013-05-05T20:54:58.568-04:00I know! They should be way more popular than they ...I know! They should be way more popular than they are because it's a FANTASTIC series! I'm so happy you agree! And I know the feeling. It makes me feel like I'm not just crazy fangirling for no reason or being super weird! It's cool to know that a book I love has a following and other big fans! This series definitely deserves that. :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-86020849710402704492013-05-05T10:23:54.635-04:002013-05-05T10:23:54.635-04:00Oh my gosh YESSSSS. I love this review and that Th...Oh my gosh YESSSSS. I love this review and that The Monstrumologist series made you want to dance a jig, seriously these books do not get nearly as much attention and love as they deserve. Also, I just love Will Henry and Pellinore Warthrop. Basically, this review made me super happy because it's awesome when people LOVE books that I also love. <3April (BooksandWine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15268544465552896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-74784880575918935382013-05-04T17:32:37.144-04:002013-05-04T17:32:37.144-04:00Yes, and I find it ironic and AMAZING that Arthur ...Yes, and I find it ironic and AMAZING that Arthur Conan Doyle himself makes an appearance in the third book so I'm thinking that the resemblance was intentional. Definitely check this series out when you get a chance, Elena! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-9478583835755844482013-05-04T17:30:53.083-04:002013-05-04T17:30:53.083-04:00Hey, if you're weird for loving gruesome books...Hey, if you're weird for loving gruesome books, Amber, I'm right there with you. :P Give me a Stephen King book any day! I hope you get to this soon because I'm sure you'll love it! It really is BRILLANT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-17676177732066054352013-05-04T17:29:49.082-04:002013-05-04T17:29:49.082-04:00Thanks Keertana! I'm also eager to hear what y...Thanks Keertana! I'm also eager to hear what you think of this series! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-79056423119186162972013-05-04T17:27:58.874-04:002013-05-04T17:27:58.874-04:00I'm so glad you bought the first book since th...I'm so glad you bought the first book since this series needs more recognition! I'm sure you'll love it, Sam! As for The 5th Wave, I am beyond excited to read it when it's released. If I had known about it earlier, I probably would have begged for an ARC. :P Thanks so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-73335115016599703452013-05-04T17:23:29.497-04:002013-05-04T17:23:29.497-04:00Yay! Great to hear, Kay! I hope you enjoy it! :DYay! Great to hear, Kay! I hope you enjoy it! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-71846392763403931832013-05-04T17:22:39.128-04:002013-05-04T17:22:39.128-04:00yay! I'm glad I persuaded you to check this on...yay! I'm glad I persuaded you to check this one out from the library! I can't wait to see what you think of it. And I'm so jealous! I cannot wait to read The 5th Wave. I pre-ordered it and am so ready to have it now! It's great to hear that you're enjoying it, Natalie! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-69981871223440211742013-05-03T14:18:16.516-04:002013-05-03T14:18:16.516-04:00I know people are raving about The 5th Wave but th...I know people are raving about The 5th Wave but this sounds amazing too! I'm not much of a horror fan but your comparison to Sherlock Holmes made me intrigued. elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098549352641704742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-15383756386612692352013-05-03T05:50:07.639-04:002013-05-03T05:50:07.639-04:00I've been planning on reading this for so long...I've been planning on reading this for so long! I neeeeed to get to it soon, as I have heard that it's brilliant. And your review made me even more excited. I'm happy to hear that it's gruesome and unsettling (I'm weird, I know) because I LOVE those types of books.Amber (Books of Amber)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01750403330691361583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-39681128406812660392013-05-02T17:08:27.080-04:002013-05-02T17:08:27.080-04:00OH, this sounds so good! I can't wait to dig i...OH, this sounds so good! I can't wait to dig into this one and am looking forward to seeing what you think of the next two books! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-16479775335046403712013-05-02T16:22:16.551-04:002013-05-02T16:22:16.551-04:00I'm so glad you reviewed this! I recently read...I'm so glad you reviewed this! I recently read and loved Rick Yancey's latest title, The 5th Wave, so I've been itching to get started on this series for the last couple of weeks. I bought a copy of the first book and really can't wait to get started. I love the sound of the premise, and I'm looking forward to meeting Will and Kearn. :) Awesome review, Courtney! Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-87860854769944998662013-05-02T12:16:04.526-04:002013-05-02T12:16:04.526-04:00A secret society that hunts monsters? I'm sold...A secret society that hunts monsters? I'm sold. I don't think I have ever heard of this book before but your review grabbed my attention. I have added it to my TBR pile.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788568691345783808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-525692449732590932013-05-02T10:16:48.363-04:002013-05-02T10:16:48.363-04:00Wow, that sounds really good. I love a good horror...Wow, that sounds really good. I love a good horror story. I hadn't heard of this before, but Rick Yancey is certainly getting a lot of love from all of my Goodreads/Blogger friends lately. I'm reading the 5th Wave now and am really enjoying it. I will definitely pick up this book, as well. In fact, as soon as I'm done typing this, I'm heading over to my library site to order it. Great review!!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.com