tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post3508142819757142013..comments2023-08-15T07:28:38.918-07:00Comments on Vailia's Page Turner: The Island by Jen Minkman (review)Jamie E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-62686362297869727412015-05-29T12:26:02.636-07:002015-05-29T12:26:02.636-07:00yey dystopia i like it *.* great review yey dystopia i like it *.* great review thegirlonfire75https://www.blogger.com/profile/05818031059751465021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-7827786462315402582014-06-30T23:26:31.064-07:002014-06-30T23:26:31.064-07:00Thank you, glad you enjoyed and hope you enjoy the...Thank you, glad you enjoyed and hope you enjoy the story!Jamie E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-81558284887492107592014-06-30T17:56:53.283-07:002014-06-30T17:56:53.283-07:00Intresting contept,sounds good :)
I would love to ...Intresting contept,sounds good :)<br />I would love to read this novella,thanks for the lovely review! Bubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08325830971382857101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-16519518317506203832014-06-18T14:40:07.378-07:002014-06-18T14:40:07.378-07:00I can see how it comes across as hokey but it is a...I can see how it comes across as hokey but it is actually explained nicely in the end and makes a lot of sense. The authors created a review on goodreads explaining it better-worth the read for a better explaination. Yea, I can see the immaturity in Leia but when you are realised by fellow kids and teens, how can you ever be expected to act your age? I never got a feeling of evil villain just a stupid punk causing trouble. Every school and neighbor has one. Sorry you didn't like it though. While it was very mellow, I enjoyed it for a different change of pace from all the fast action of other novels.Jamie E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-5098743136348237052014-06-18T14:35:54.501-07:002014-06-18T14:35:54.501-07:00Thank you! I loved the cover too.Thank you! I loved the cover too.Jamie E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-82916115385219583932014-06-18T14:34:56.796-07:002014-06-18T14:34:56.796-07:00Do you have a kindle or kindle app? Amazon has it...Do you have a kindle or kindle app? Amazon has it FREE :)Jamie E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-12588698801573338002014-06-18T14:32:51.659-07:002014-06-18T14:32:51.659-07:00It's pretty good. And last I saw, FREE on Ama...It's pretty good. And last I saw, FREE on Amazon!Jamie E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-41940963243399614922014-06-18T14:32:02.151-07:002014-06-18T14:32:02.151-07:00Make sure you read to the end for it to make sense...Make sure you read to the end for it to make sense. At first I was very skeptical with it. and remained that way through a lot of the book, but I had my suspicions...Jamie E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-49469956248786050212014-06-18T14:30:23.428-07:002014-06-18T14:30:23.428-07:00It is a great short read! Hope you like it.It is a great short read! Hope you like it.Jamie E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-70724608923960198152014-06-18T14:27:31.639-07:002014-06-18T14:27:31.639-07:00This is my first book by her. Honestly, it really...This is my first book by her. Honestly, it really isn't creepy. Sad maybe in a way though.Jamie E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-87369149933465954092014-06-17T23:57:56.475-07:002014-06-17T23:57:56.475-07:00I liked that is wasn't so oppressive like some...I liked that is wasn't so oppressive like some but has just enough to keep the dystopian atmosphere. Jamie E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-22980416513004232812014-06-17T23:56:59.212-07:002014-06-17T23:56:59.212-07:00It is a very quick read whenever you get the chan...It is a very quick read whenever you get the chance. Thanks!Jamie E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-21035935759988222072014-06-17T23:43:16.272-07:002014-06-17T23:43:16.272-07:00Thank you. This story grew wonderfully for me. ...Thank you. This story grew wonderfully for me. Jamie E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02472483457719391128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-65919603166008374242014-06-12T13:45:04.431-07:002014-06-12T13:45:04.431-07:00I recently read The Island by Jen Minkman as well ...I recently read The Island by Jen Minkman as well and posted a review of it on my book blog. I normally enjoy reading dystopian novels/storys, but I didn't like The Island very much... I thought it started out decently enough until the Star Wars theme came into play.... The entire Stars Wars theme was very hokey. I felt the author could have been more original and come up with something other than using Star Wars to write a storyline. Leia, the leading character, acted more like a 12 year old than a 16 year old and the supposed villain really wasn't that evil to be scary. The Island just wasn't to my liking. I do not plan to read any other books/novellas in the series.Captivated Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789205839634527219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-88386382640036918502014-06-01T07:37:01.638-07:002014-06-01T07:37:01.638-07:00Great cover!! The book sounds really good, thank y...Great cover!! The book sounds really good, thank you for your review!Betul E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09285252004008445700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-22100353639689940152014-05-26T16:23:31.302-07:002014-05-26T16:23:31.302-07:00This book seems really good. I hope its at my libr...This book seems really good. I hope its at my library so i could read it! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03353856695127030791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-21264146811269037072014-05-25T10:16:54.067-07:002014-05-25T10:16:54.067-07:00This novella sounds intriguing and I really like y...This novella sounds intriguing and I really like ya dystopian books. I will have to put this on my tbr list and check it out!Alisha S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10168765132252917295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-16064221432312729942014-05-22T19:49:08.538-07:002014-05-22T19:49:08.538-07:00I can't tell if the STAR WARS references would...I can't tell if the STAR WARS references would amuse or annoy me, but I guess there's just one way to find out!<br /><br />Trix, vitajex(at)aol(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-2441277891354363172014-05-21T19:50:12.923-07:002014-05-21T19:50:12.923-07:00I love the concept behind the book. Of course, it...I love the concept behind the book. Of course, it's the first time I've ever heard of the book or author. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!Preethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732586082446674711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-27632403296326243982014-05-18T03:56:20.212-07:002014-05-18T03:56:20.212-07:00The novella sounds interesting, though a bit creep...The novella sounds interesting, though a bit creepy. Have you tried this author before? Alina Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373709412675787965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-58795751216741782014-05-17T11:49:04.235-07:002014-05-17T11:49:04.235-07:00I like dystopian books like this. Good review. <...I like dystopian books like this. Good review. <3Cali W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05423987046140017390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-88570622472899188362014-05-17T09:03:36.172-07:002014-05-17T09:03:36.172-07:00I haven't had a chance to read this yet, but i...I haven't had a chance to read this yet, but it certainly sounds good. Great review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14803450317156356529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820247772985819255.post-54349468132863463972014-05-17T03:20:24.822-07:002014-05-17T03:20:24.822-07:00The concept is totally unique!! What's good is...The concept is totally unique!! What's good is that you slowly liked the way she thought.<br /><br />Lovely review :)Christina R.noreply@blogger.com