tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7525935409718931244.post6215780183137589754..comments2023-12-28T02:08:11.049-08:00Comments on Quixotic Magpie: "Quick to the point, to the point no faking" book reviews Erin @ Quixotic Magpiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10528275471104279266noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7525935409718931244.post-65255013238897251482016-02-27T06:28:34.491-08:002016-02-27T06:28:34.491-08:00Thanks Stefanie! It's been a rough week! Both ...Thanks Stefanie! It's been a rough week! Both books are fun reads, nothing too heavy or intense!Erin @ Quixotic Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528275471104279266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7525935409718931244.post-13544564426680077432016-02-27T06:27:51.248-08:002016-02-27T06:27:51.248-08:00I love mysteries! They are totally perfect for com...I love mysteries! They are totally perfect for comfort reading. Erin @ Quixotic Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528275471104279266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7525935409718931244.post-30704838757890068882016-02-27T06:25:08.139-08:002016-02-27T06:25:08.139-08:00I had to look up the definintion of high fantasy! ...I had to look up the definintion of high fantasy! I am the worst at genres other than the big ones. What I read said that high fantasy was set in its own world, so I am basing my answer off of that. Hocking's books always are about supernatural/preternatural type characters - mermaids, trolls - but they all take place in the real world. Regular old humanity is not aware of them, but they do exist in our world. Actually, part of the troll lore from the troll books is that the troll babies of royalty are switched at birth with the babies of rich human families as changelings. Then when the troll comes of age, they are informed by someone like Brynn Aven (main character) that they are a troll and the human baby is ransomed back to the family. It is how the trolls make most of their money. I thought it was kind of a totally different take on these sort of books, which is why I like them so much. :)Erin @ Quixotic Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528275471104279266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7525935409718931244.post-9901783398574634152016-02-26T10:46:33.957-08:002016-02-26T10:46:33.957-08:00Hope the husband gets well soon and you have lovel...Hope the husband gets well soon and you have lovely snuggle time w/Wyatt. The first book's cover catches my eye every time. I know I have that series on my GR TBR. Kristan Higgins is a new author I want to try this year.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7525935409718931244.post-67728185915649782532016-02-26T08:48:28.517-08:002016-02-26T08:48:28.517-08:00Lol! I don't know why those lyrics just popped...Lol! I don't know why those lyrics just popped into my head while typing! And yes, totally appropriate!<br /><br />I do think she gets better and better! The self-indulgent treat - for sure! Like a junky splurge, although I don't really want to use the word junkie for any books; there is just no nutritional value, I guess? Regardless, I love them! <br /><br />The Living History series is super fun concept, and I do enjoy the characters. I think some of it could be shaped a bit, but I do like them. <br /><br />Thanks Rita!Erin @ Quixotic Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528275471104279266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7525935409718931244.post-42282948649250146672016-02-25T14:04:00.773-08:002016-02-25T14:04:00.773-08:00A living history museum mystery? I'm just deci...A living history museum mystery? I'm just deciding I should embrace the mystery genre. It's never been one of my favorites, but I think it's time to change that. The Final Reveille definitely sounds like one I should give a try!Julie @ Smiling Shelveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16695465649011617565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7525935409718931244.post-8607972509734718642016-02-25T11:09:59.363-08:002016-02-25T11:09:59.363-08:00The Crystal Kingdom looks fun- high fantasy I'...The Crystal Kingdom looks fun- high fantasy I'm thinking? Nice cover too... and hey trolls! You don't see them much. :) Looks fun... enjoy the snow day! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7525935409718931244.post-19961002076132689392016-02-25T10:43:52.635-08:002016-02-25T10:43:52.635-08:00LOL on your song lyrics. No, I didn't identify...LOL on your song lyrics. No, I didn't identify them on my own, google helped, but it's appropriate for the day that you are having, isn't it!<br />Thanks for some really good reviews! My daughter reads Hocking and has recommended her to me, but if you think she is getting even better and this one is a self-indulgent treat, well, I might just look for it in the YA library section this week. Also your living museum series pulls me in as I enjoy visiting those type of locations and events so much. Kristan Higgins, haven't read her but have talked about picking one up forever, so if this is one of her meatier ones, sure I'll look for that one too.<br />Enjoy your snow day with the fam, and keep safe and warm, and reading!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com