tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post1507708404194199011..comments2023-11-25T13:22:15.381-05:00Comments on Courtney Reads A Lot: Review: The Glass Casket by McCormick TemplemanCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931328456994744116noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-5098353791203805372014-06-30T22:26:44.860-04:002014-06-30T22:26:44.860-04:00Lovely review, Cort! We definitely share a lot of ...Lovely review, Cort! We definitely share a lot of the same thoughts on this one, and I really enjoyed discussing it with you as we read it.<br />As much as I am not good with being freaked out, I felt like I could handle myself here. I just wasn't super freaked out, although it is creepy at times.<br />I think it is supposed to take place in a fantasy world without any bearing on ours. Besides the mysterious creatures, it's essentially a kingdom, right? There's a duke and a king and other gentry and then there are the poor. That's how I took it.<br />The ending did ruin things a bit, but I still think it was intriguing and we both should definitely consider reading her future works!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-30620223507080513542014-06-24T13:47:45.304-04:002014-06-24T13:47:45.304-04:00This does sound unique! I think I won't be abl...This does sound unique! I think I won't be able to read it at night in the dark alone though. lol I'm kind of a chicken. Adding it to my TBR pile anyway. :)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788568691345783808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-59254164408125600682014-06-23T23:12:55.063-04:002014-06-23T23:12:55.063-04:00Oooh, I love the idea of a sinister fairy tale ret...Oooh, I love the idea of a sinister fairy tale retelling! I mean, I do usually adore Disney's take on fairy tales, but I also LOVE the darker Brothers' Grimm and Hans Christian Anderson tales. This is the first I'm really hearing of this one and, despite the few faults you mention, I definitely want to check this one out now!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-7470597249302680672014-06-23T22:28:24.831-04:002014-06-23T22:28:24.831-04:00I love the sound of this one, Courtney! I've b...I love the sound of this one, Courtney! I've been intrigued by it for a while - especially because it's a dark, twisted fairy tale. I'm not sure it gets any better! Thanks for bumping this right up my review queue! Lovely review :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-34728950315862503402014-06-22T07:27:10.506-04:002014-06-22T07:27:10.506-04:00A dark and sinister fairytale like book? It can...A dark and sinister fairytale like book? It can't get any better if you ask me. I love it when a fairytale is twisted into something scary, because that resembles the initial stories before they were shaved into child-appropriate tales. I'm desperate for this book and wonderful review!<br /><br /><a href="http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mel@thedailyprophecy</a>Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-1774804174107985982014-06-20T17:58:50.756-04:002014-06-20T17:58:50.756-04:00Wow Courtney this book sounds utterly wonderful, I...Wow Courtney this book sounds utterly wonderful, I actually feel like kicking myself for not knowing about it earlier. The world building and writing actually sounds like something that I would enjoy, so thank you for putting it on my radar! Gorgeous review! Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-36829541768091911932014-06-20T00:53:54.363-04:002014-06-20T00:53:54.363-04:00I do love mysteries that have a suspenseful feel, ...I do love mysteries that have a suspenseful feel, but I don't like it when a romance is drama filled or waits til the end of the book to sort out. Not sure this would be my ty[e of read but I'm happy to see you mostly enjoyed it. Wonderful review, Courtney! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-87956117770453609652014-06-19T22:42:38.833-04:002014-06-19T22:42:38.833-04:00I've heard such mixed reviews for this book, r...I've heard such mixed reviews for this book, ranging from outright love to tepid like. Yet, this isn't one that's been given too much attention, so I'm glad you read and reviewed it, Courtney. I feel as if the romantic entanglements may put a damper on my liking for this one--definitely!--but I'm definitely drawn to the other fantastical elements of this. Still not sure if I'll be reading it, but it's on my TBR now, that's for sure. Amazing review, Courtney!(: Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-7717778447653679182014-06-19T06:24:21.569-04:002014-06-19T06:24:21.569-04:00Oh. Wow. I had some doubts about this one to be ho...Oh. Wow. I had some doubts about this one to be honest, but your review really has me convinced I need to add a new book to my TBR mountain! Insta love and love triangles aren't a fave really, but the slow burning romance on the other side seems to make up for it! And the ending that could be better has me a tad worried...but yet, I love a good creepy read! I love a read that uses fairy tale elements, and despite a few tiny negatives, this really sounds like one I need to read!<br /><br />Guess I better head to the bookstore again! ;)<br /><br />Great review!Jessica @ a GREAT readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554254368211246669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-12409720177838837772014-06-19T00:46:16.236-04:002014-06-19T00:46:16.236-04:00I hate instalove, but I love antagonistic-to-roman...I hate instalove, but I love antagonistic-to-romance love. I've had this one on my radar for a while, I'll definitely be checking this one out. Great review!Sassy Sarah Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475655781282809602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682866082765759474.post-7580161902124460392014-06-19T00:28:47.326-04:002014-06-19T00:28:47.326-04:00Hmmm…I'm intrigued by this one. It's funny...Hmmm…I'm intrigued by this one. It's funny that the author wrote the two romances so differently, although if they had been the same, maybe that would have been boring. It's too bad about the ending, though, I hate when things are left open and you finish having unanswered questions. That is one of my big pet peeves, so I'll have to think about whether I want to read this one. Great review! ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.com