tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5324786360124250307.post3334733202887804183..comments2023-10-31T07:00:28.472-07:00Comments on 365 Books A Year: Review: Pretty Amy by Lisa Burstein365_books_a_yearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01921897822848823960noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5324786360124250307.post-22063774666950410462012-06-26T20:21:16.914-07:002012-06-26T20:21:16.914-07:00I'm actually also a fan of (good written) fluf...I'm actually also a fan of (good written) fluff. However, as you said, this series is probably third-rate fluff. I didn't actually feel chemistry between Kate and Henry, partly because Henry seems like a whiny brat.<br /><br />As for the inaccuracies... there are A LOT. Even someone who doesn't have extensive knowledge of Greek mythology can tell that there was something wrong. This kind of a spoiler, but it incorporates <b>Christian</b> ideals. Christian. Onto the gods. /shakeshead.Rachael-Madison ^__^https://www.blogger.com/profile/04068723080683172568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5324786360124250307.post-58659440505985695262012-06-25T06:36:24.236-07:002012-06-25T06:36:24.236-07:00Thanks, great comment. Don't mind long comment...Thanks, great comment. Don't mind long comments at all. I appreciate your thoughts on this series. I find that once I start a series, I have to finish it. Or at least try to. So, I've slogged through a bunch of mediocre and bad books to work my way through a series. I just have to know what happens to the characters, I guess. I like fluff as much as the next person- I like it a lot under the right circumstances. But, your reaction to the book makes it seem like this series is kind of third-rate fluff. So, thanks!!! It's a planned trilogy, right? So you just saved me from reading 3 books.<br /><br />The Greek Mythology...Well, yes, I think the inaccuracies would bother me. The relation between Greek myths and the pre-Socratic philosophers was one of my special interests in college- did projects and even learned some Ancient Greek so I could do my own translations. So, I'm attracted to books about or based on Greek myths and yet when the author does it wrong I'll have a strongly negative reaction to it. <br /><br />Thanks again. I think this is the first time my TBR list has gone down in a long time.365_books_a_yearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01921897822848823960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5324786360124250307.post-78655466462020405242012-06-24T16:24:11.535-07:002012-06-24T16:24:11.535-07:00Hey c: I saw that you commented on my review for G...Hey c: I saw that you commented on my review for Goddess Interrupted, and I wanted to respond c: (New follower by the way - I'm sorry I didn't follow before, I truly thought I did x___x I love your blog & reviews because of the style of them & videos :D)<br /><br />Anyways, onto my response. I don't think <i>The Goddess Test</i> series is one that you would enjoy. I've been looking at your reviews, and I find that you focus on the emotions of characters, personalities, roles they play, world building, other factors, etc. When I read <i>The Goddess Test</i> last year, I had drastically different tastes in books. I read mostly for romance, or even maybe had skimmed through the book. Now I find that Kate is simply unlikeable, weak, and completely dependent on others. Moreover (I'm not sure if this is a factor that you particularly worry about, but personally, I do), a lot of the information about Greek mythology is messed up. The Gods are completely misinterpreted. There are also many double standards and stupid, stupid, stupid decisions that made me dislike Kate even more. And finally, I found that the plot was mainly fluff, and I was often bored because of the lack of excitement.<br /><br />So yeah, I personally wouldn't recommend this book to you. The role Kate plays in the book isn't even that strong - it seems the only purpose for her is to make Henry exist - not to help him rule or anything else. Sorry for the long rant - but that's how I feel.<br /><br />As for your review of Pretty Amy, I liked the fact that you include visuals! It really helps c: I'm still a teenager, so I probably should read this book - I'll relate to Amy. Thanks for the review and a good laugh from the video.<br /><br />Again, sorry for the long comment. But thanks for the review, again!Rachael-Madison ^__^https://www.blogger.com/profile/04068723080683172568noreply@blogger.com