tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post1896983819249650043..comments2023-04-27T10:10:36.337-05:00Comments on Adventure Awaits: Book Review: Five Enchanted RosesTracey Dyckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-65471822530195053712016-10-16T20:40:16.626-05:002016-10-16T20:40:16.626-05:00It's a delightful collection. Highly recommend...It's a delightful collection. Highly recommend! :) YES, Em, you would love Wither. Your memory serves you well--the limit was indeed 20k words. (Though some of the stories may have gotten a bit longer with the editing, I've heard.)<br /><br />I don't remember it being any more specific than just saying it was in the Highlands! :( Vague, in that respect, but still gorgeous.Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-32391232056153181792016-10-16T16:13:36.443-05:002016-10-16T16:13:36.443-05:00This sounds quite lovely. Wither sounds the most a...This sounds quite lovely. Wither sounds the most appealing to me, with the world you've described. I must ask, what was the wordcount for the competition? (Was it 20k?)<br /><br />And where in Scotland???!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-45617796995313500212016-10-04T11:00:08.419-05:002016-10-04T11:00:08.419-05:00There's no such thing as on time or not on tim...There's no such thing as on time or not on time when it comes to commenting, because I love 'em all. ^_^<br /><br />I'M SO GLAD YOU LIKED IT. Maybe I'll have to do more reviews... Aww, your library doesn't have it? Mine doesn't either, but I was planning to buy it anyway. Now I need Five Magic Spindles to sit prettily next to the first two collections. ;) (But yes, the bookdragon life is not a cheap one.)<br /><br />It was a great story! PIRATES ARE FABULOUS, I AGREE. I think you'll loooove Captain Pepin. :D<br /><br />I adored Wither. It was a cool, gothic-ish, fairy tale kind of creepy.<br /><br />Hahaaa, "jungle books." XDDD Who knows, you might end up liking Rosara and the Jungle King. Though I have a feeling you'd enjoy Stone Curse and The Wulver's Rose more. *nods* Because of the sweetness in one and historical yumminess in the other.<br /><br />YOU NEED THIS BOOK IN YOUR LIFE, MARY. I DECREE IT. ;D0Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-24293389628002055032016-10-02T21:28:35.190-05:002016-10-02T21:28:35.190-05:00I AM SO ON TIME. Like totally not a week late. :P
...I AM SO ON TIME. Like totally not a week late. :P<br /><br />But goodness, girl, this review was smashing! I ADORE YOUR REVIEWS! And I TOTALLY need this book, just sayin'. (Unfortunately, I don't think my library has it. So that means I would have to spend money. :/ Ah, the bookdragon life...)<br /><br />Espirit de la Rose honestly sounds soooo cool! O.O I love PotC (though the pirates from The Flying Dutchman still weird me out a bit, hehe) so I feel especially drawn to this story. BECAUSE PIRATES. <br /><br />Ooh, Withers sounds...very creepy. XD But maybe I would like it? Sometimes I'm fine with creepy stuff, and it DOES sound interesting.<br /><br />All the other tales sound so fun! I mean, Rosara and the Jungle King doesn't REALLY sound like my kind of story? I dunno, I never really was that much into "jungle" books. (Ha, look at me making puns. Aren't I clever? ;D) BUT maybe I would like it! You never know with me. ;)<br /><br />Awesome review, Tracey! It has me really intrigued about the book. O_O<br />m a r y l i zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505343613442203117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-25991209838834967162016-09-30T17:22:44.414-05:002016-09-30T17:22:44.414-05:00Aw, maybe someday! But America is a big place to t...Aw, maybe someday! But America is a big place to travel all over. :)<br /><br />Well, then I'm grateful to Anna! I love when silent readers speak up. ^_^Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-61230147245397573052016-09-29T14:36:56.994-05:002016-09-29T14:36:56.994-05:00Ha, unfortunately I have never been out of America...Ha, unfortunately I have never been out of America. But I have been all over it! :) Yes, I find that I may come round here more than before (I was a reader, but not commenter for a small while). Thank dear Anna for tagging you and reminding me this place existed. :PBelle Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14885179909028676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-50928598488431055862016-09-28T17:09:17.141-05:002016-09-28T17:09:17.141-05:00MWAHAHA, MY EVIL PLAN IS WORKING. XD You can most ...MWAHAHA, MY EVIL PLAN IS WORKING. XD You can most definitely borrow my copy, girl. Read them library books fast so you can get to it! ;)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-55734740979003297502016-09-28T17:07:58.212-05:002016-09-28T17:07:58.212-05:00Haha, this book DOES have a gorgeous cover, doesn&...Haha, this book DOES have a gorgeous cover, doesn't it? Have you seen the one for Five Magic Spindles? (Here's a link to copy into a searchbar, since I don't know how to make those fancy linky things in comments. xD http://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1433731076l/25685342.jpg)<br /><br />Beauty and the Beast is such a great fairy tale, and the way all these stories retold it was awesome. You have Scottish heritage? Oh my goodness, so cool! Have you ever been there?<br /><br />Thanks so much! Glad to see another new face 'round here. :DTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-77003812750267915682016-09-28T17:00:45.385-05:002016-09-28T17:00:45.385-05:00Thanks! That was definitely an adventurous story. ...Thanks! That was definitely an adventurous story. :)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-11278505558063875652016-09-28T16:10:23.853-05:002016-09-28T16:10:23.853-05:00I have to read that book!!! XD Reading this post m...I have to read that book!!! XD Reading this post makes me want to do it so bad now. :P I think I'll read it after all my library books. (That is, if you'll let me borrow your copy... *smiles innocently*) Chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211795104255791133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-8186939024177149492016-09-28T11:55:04.263-05:002016-09-28T11:55:04.263-05:00Hmm, sounds cool! Btw, so being bad and judging a ...Hmm, sounds cool! Btw, so being bad and judging a book by the cover, but I LOVE the cover on these! And as Beauty and The Beast is one of my favorites, and less overdone a majority of the time, that's pretty cool that all of them have elements from it. And, ohh, Scotland! I have Scottish heritage (just a bit) and am soooo proud of it, and Scotland is soo awesome! (Really, I'm surprised I'm not a barbarian-lover with books, with my Norse, Scot, and Irish heritages). :) :P Cool place you got here!Belle Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14885179909028676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-652229932676476842016-09-27T19:45:50.646-05:002016-09-27T19:45:50.646-05:00Great review! I think, the pirate one was my favor...Great review! I think, the pirate one was my favorite!Skye Hofferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02385765274513034927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-1351037723848366862016-09-27T13:16:06.690-05:002016-09-27T13:16:06.690-05:00Yeah, I don't usually read collections either,...Yeah, I don't usually read collections either, but the Rooglewood ones have been amazing!<br /><br />Thanks for the tags. They look like fun! (And also a great post-saver for busy college weeks.)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-35365788701978420852016-09-27T10:26:09.353-05:002016-09-27T10:26:09.353-05:00Awwww. *blushes*Awwww. *blushes*Jenellehttp://jenelleschmidt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-16501853127755054932016-09-26T19:50:23.286-05:002016-09-26T19:50:23.286-05:00This sounds really cool! I don't usually read ...This sounds really cool! I don't usually read collections , but I love the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, and all of these sound really interesting. <br /><br />By the way, I tagged you for the Bookshelf Tour Tag and the Totally Should've Book Tag. If you've already done them or don't feel like doing them, that's fine. :) Just thought I'd let you know. :D<br /><br />https://annadeubell.blogspot.com/.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17814431477516058554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-733952194917060902016-09-26T19:24:00.870-05:002016-09-26T19:24:00.870-05:00Thanks! I'm so happy I finally got to read Sto...Thanks! I'm so happy I finally got to read Stone Curse!!! You did a lovely job with it. :)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-60741428503995635532016-09-26T09:07:40.937-05:002016-09-26T09:07:40.937-05:00Very nice review! Loved hearing your thoughts :)Very nice review! Loved hearing your thoughts :)Jenellehttp://jenelleschmidt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-71652473645113410292016-09-25T16:40:37.392-05:002016-09-25T16:40:37.392-05:00Why, thanks! Oh, Blue, I'm sure you'd real...Why, thanks! Oh, Blue, I'm sure you'd really enjoy Five Enchanted Roses. There's so much variety! I hope you manage to get your hands on it sooner rather than later. :)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-47310723847211683482016-09-25T16:39:38.576-05:002016-09-25T16:39:38.576-05:00Such a beautiful bundle of stories! I had the same...Such a beautiful bundle of stories! I had the same problem... As soon as one story grew to be a favorite, I remembered all the things I loved about the other stories. :)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-35733971035096330482016-09-25T16:38:50.611-05:002016-09-25T16:38:50.611-05:00Seriously? GIRL, THAT'S ADORABLE. <3 Yes, I...Seriously? GIRL, THAT'S ADORABLE. <3 Yes, I loved how unique (yet unified) this collection was.<br /><br />That's right, I think I remember you gushing over Esprit de la Rose! I actually went back to your review post as soon as I finished reading the book, just to compare notes. ;) Ooh, a full novel of any of the stories would be so fun!<br /><br />I love Bet to pieces, as well as the whole world of Wither! That story hit all the right notes for me somehow. <3<br /><br />Karyna and Barend were precious, indeed! RITTERRRRR. <3 He was awesome and hilarious and yes.<br /><br />That's exactly it--Rosara and the Jungle King was a surprise. You explained it perfectly. :D Oh goodness, yes, her writing style was very suited to the jungle setting. Fast and wild and beautiful.<br /><br />I knoooow, it made me want to be in Scotland--as if I didn't have a bad enough case of wanderlust when it comes to Scotland.<br /><br />LOL, I'm so glad you enjoyed the review! I know I loved going back over your thoughts too. We absolutely positutely one hundred percent need FMS now. o.oTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-66146511529788462002016-09-25T16:32:04.723-05:002016-09-25T16:32:04.723-05:00It sure was!
I can see how the pirate thing would...It sure was!<br /><br />I can see how the pirate thing would not be everyone's cup of tea. Funny...I enjoyed that aspect a bit more than her writing style. I'm so glad that everyone has different tastes and can enjoy different parts of a story!<br /><br />BET IS PRECIOUS. I too loved how realistic she was appearance-wise, and I also adored her spunk and attitude. <3<br /><br />Sweet is the perfect way to describe Stone Curse. *nods* The charries were mostly all lovable and the setting was the kind I feel instantly at home in.<br /><br />Very true, the pace did fit the story!<br /><br />Aww, I'm glad The Wulver's Rose hit that sweet spot for you. That one of my favorite things about these collections: there's usually something to please everyone.<br /><br />Thanks, Emily! I enjoyed reading your mini reviews too! :DTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-86439395411477512242016-09-25T16:26:11.433-05:002016-09-25T16:26:11.433-05:00It definitely IS very intriguing. There's some...It definitely IS very intriguing. There's something there for everyone! And if you do end up reading Five Enchanted Roses, I'd also recommend the previous collection, Five Glass Slippers (Cinderella retellings) and the newest volume, Five Magic Spindles (Sleeping Beauty retellings).<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the review, Sunset! Welcome to Adventure Awaits. ^_^Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-78118012044785879002016-09-24T21:37:30.612-05:002016-09-24T21:37:30.612-05:00Excellent choice for a first book review!
I haven&...Excellent choice for a first book review!<br />I haven't read this one yet, but I'm dying to. Ships, Scotland, jungles... this collection looks promising! Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760994961683034493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-79315287797919132312016-09-24T12:08:11.067-05:002016-09-24T12:08:11.067-05:00I *love* the *Five Enchanted Roses* collection!! I...I *love* the *Five Enchanted Roses* collection!! I would mention which ones are my favourite... but alas, they are all equally gorgeous! :)Liv K. Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-65049250651741355252016-09-24T11:38:54.594-05:002016-09-24T11:38:54.594-05:00I'm not lying when I say I made a whispering s...I'm not lying when I say I made a whispering squeaky noise when I saw this on my dashboard! :D I've been really curious about your thoughts of these stories. This was so fun to read!!! Weren't all the stories so interesting? Quite a neat collection!<br /><br />I think Esprit de la Rose was my favorite. It was just so INTRIGUING. I couldn't stop reading. It totally fascinated me, and definitely had that POTC vibe. I wish it had been a full novel! Then again, I wish that for all these stories. XD<br /><br />I have NEVER read anything like Wither before. Not only was Bet such a unique heroine (she certainly trumped the cliches!) but the WORLD. And the whole plot in general. It was WEIRD. But in the best way possible!<br /><br />Stone Curse was my other favorite! EEEEP. I loved it so much! Karyna and Barend were PRECIOUS. And Ritter too! They were all great! AGH. Now you're making me want to read it again!<br /><br />Rosara and the Jungle King took me by surprise, but in the best way possible. It was just...unexpected and so DIFFERENT. But I loved it. And I remember being blown away by the writing. Dorian Tsukioka has SKILLS. Her writing was beautiful!<br /><br />And then The Wulver's Rose was suuuch a beautiful story. ALLLL the Scotland things! <333 I felt like I was IN Scotland. It was just gorgeous all around.<br /><br />Okay, I'm hushing now! I had so much fun seeing your thoughts on this story. I'm ecstatic you got to read it!!! Now we need to get our hands on Five Magic Spindles!Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.com