tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post4967576702562677957..comments2023-05-18T02:27:24.757-07:00Comments on Purdie Writing: Spoiler-Free Review: SHADOW & BONEKathryn Purdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18337488365098780737noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-73825265799323431812012-07-31T08:58:22.826-07:002012-07-31T08:58:22.826-07:00Hey, David! Thanks for your reply. Yes, prologues ...Hey, David! Thanks for your reply. Yes, prologues definitely shouldn't be dismissed as a sure-given NO-NO. They can work...if your careful. :-) In fact, a couple months ago I was at the book store and thumbed through several YA fantasies. Guess what? At least HALF began with a prologue.Kathryn Purdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337488365098780737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-8437157758307721512012-07-25T16:30:42.005-07:002012-07-25T16:30:42.005-07:00I love it when prologues work. Thanks for reviewin...I love it when prologues work. Thanks for reviewing this. :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-31580667618237219412012-07-24T18:45:18.444-07:002012-07-24T18:45:18.444-07:00Yes, you must read this!!!Yes, you must read this!!!Kathryn Purdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337488365098780737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-84894894992172878522012-07-23T14:52:46.174-07:002012-07-23T14:52:46.174-07:00I've heard a little about this book so far, bu...I've heard a little about this book so far, but I think you've sold me. Now to get my hands on a copy...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-39769824204679133382012-07-17T22:44:21.750-07:002012-07-17T22:44:21.750-07:00No news. Don't worry, I'll tell you. I'...No news. Don't worry, I'll tell you. I'll shout it from the rooftops!<br /><br />I miss your face, as well. I've been in hermit mode for too long!Kathryn Purdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337488365098780737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-35709813614413439432012-07-17T09:07:12.608-07:002012-07-17T09:07:12.608-07:00Okay so I bought this book on a whim at the King&#...Okay so I bought this book on a whim at the King's English and now I'm so glad I did. You and Taryn have made me so excited to read it!<br /><br />Also, any newssss??? You better be emailing me right away if you get some huge offer ;).<br /><br />Also, I miss your face. That is all.Kate Courseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00800553702363940973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-21919154661499826222012-07-16T21:47:18.624-07:002012-07-16T21:47:18.624-07:00I started reading something else last night and ju...I started reading something else last night and just couldn't get into it. I going to shelve it and pull out my autographed copy of ICEFALL next. So excited! Thanks for the little nudge to read it NOW. :-)Kathryn Purdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337488365098780737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-71786857199586250222012-07-16T21:43:54.611-07:002012-07-16T21:43:54.611-07:00Ooh, so many of those I want to read! The Fault in...Ooh, so many of those I want to read! The Fault in Our Stars is right up there near the top.Kathryn Purdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337488365098780737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-58950220848032820122012-07-16T21:43:01.790-07:002012-07-16T21:43:01.790-07:00Thanks, Robin! I hate spoiler-y reviews, too. I ra...Thanks, Robin! I hate spoiler-y reviews, too. I rarely even read the dust jackets anymore. I WANT TO BE SURPRISED!Kathryn Purdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337488365098780737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-54716422241541888842012-07-16T21:42:17.520-07:002012-07-16T21:42:17.520-07:00Yes, you were so right. And I shout out to you for...Yes, you were so right. And I shout out to you for lending me your own autographed copy. I'll mail back yours and buy my own because this book is incredible!Kathryn Purdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337488365098780737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-6856519272288332282012-07-16T21:41:23.807-07:002012-07-16T21:41:23.807-07:00You won't regret it! I'm anxious to hear y...You won't regret it! I'm anxious to hear your thoughts about it. :-)Kathryn Purdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337488365098780737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-66247283885161141812012-07-16T21:30:06.708-07:002012-07-16T21:30:06.708-07:00That settles it. I must read this! To the top of t...That settles it. I must read this! To the top of the TBR pile it goes! Thanks for the informative review!Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-30291722718737734442012-07-16T20:43:51.300-07:002012-07-16T20:43:51.300-07:00Icefall. So good.Icefall. So good.Kim Woodruffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12469465899408448803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-49863756935116611472012-07-16T17:31:27.582-07:002012-07-16T17:31:27.582-07:00I told you you'd love it. I've read a mill...I told you you'd love it. I've read a million billion ARCs and manuscripts lately. Not many normal books.Tarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014463110385943857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-27028293421874335392012-07-16T11:55:15.275-07:002012-07-16T11:55:15.275-07:00I LOVE the Loser's Guide!I LOVE the Loser's Guide!ilimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899071063752311737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-47835602688762681642012-07-16T11:25:25.870-07:002012-07-16T11:25:25.870-07:00Now I HAVE to read this book. Thanks for your spoi...Now I HAVE to read this book. Thanks for your spoiler free review-just the way I like them:)<br /><br />Most recent fav. reads: Icefall, The Loser's Guide to Life and Love, A Million Suns (hi Ilima!), and The Scorpio RacesRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09462486350293703991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817405930079039333.post-37357443855101005312012-07-16T10:05:31.961-07:002012-07-16T10:05:31.961-07:00Wow. Nice review. I've loved every book I'...Wow. Nice review. I've loved every book I've read lately, and since I've been sick and am on a mini-strike of writing, that's been a lot of books. Last couple of weeks include: Before I Fall, The Fault in Our Stars, A Million Suns, Stolen, The Breakaway, Time Between Us, and Origin. I'd recommend them all.ilimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899071063752311737noreply@blogger.com