tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post6467070527626024117..comments2024-03-28T20:58:09.810-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Bookish Thoughts: Uprooted by Noami NovikLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-59318705269991908862017-05-07T12:27:24.250-07:002017-05-07T12:27:24.250-07:00I really liked it and hope you will too if you do ...I really liked it and hope you will too if you do decide to read it!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56168177696576108062017-05-04T08:02:37.552-07:002017-05-04T08:02:37.552-07:00This is one of those books I always intend to read...This is one of those books I always intend to read everytime I see a review, but it always slips my mind! I don't think I have ever seen a bad review for this title. Thanks for sharing your review. :)La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-46499382208738089932017-04-24T11:18:10.238-07:002017-04-24T11:18:10.238-07:00Karen - I hope the author hears us and writes more...Karen - I hope the author hears us and writes more books in this world!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42569356477626541962017-04-24T11:17:49.801-07:002017-04-24T11:17:49.801-07:00Stephanie - Thank you! I hope you are able to give...Stephanie - Thank you! I hope you are able to give this a try one of these days. The romantic angle was minor and so did not break the book for me. I could have done without it though.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-43578660766259348562017-04-24T11:17:11.407-07:002017-04-24T11:17:11.407-07:00Sarah - I am glad you liked this one too! I though...Sarah - I am glad you liked this one too! I thought the world building was amazing in this one. I would love to read more books set in this world too.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-78603857215009744682017-04-11T00:33:14.812-07:002017-04-11T00:33:14.812-07:00I adored this book and keep hoping for more, as we...I adored this book and keep hoping for more, as well!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03140525208481352659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-18595887531209740112017-04-09T07:59:57.033-07:002017-04-09T07:59:57.033-07:00Great review! This has been on my list for a while...Great review! This has been on my list for a while, and it sounds terrific, although it's a shame the romantic angle didn't work for you.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02426349195171316268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-3601003741637097622017-04-09T04:38:21.357-07:002017-04-09T04:38:21.357-07:00I really enjoyed this one - I think Novik is a fan...I really enjoyed this one - I think Novik is a fantastic worldbuilder. I'll agree with your comments about the student/teacher relationship - and like you, I'd be very happy to read another book set in this world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77824366839032375742017-04-08T23:03:11.791-07:002017-04-08T23:03:11.791-07:00Jenn - Yes, the heroine in this is pretty awesome....Jenn - Yes, the heroine in this is pretty awesome. :-) Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-15223196506451170902017-04-08T23:02:31.139-07:002017-04-08T23:02:31.139-07:00Jo - Wow. Most everyone I know who has read it lov...Jo - Wow. Most everyone I know who has read it loved Uprooted. Only one or two people were lukewarm about it. I did notice that there were mixed reviews on Goodreads, however. If you do decide to take a chance on it, I hope you like it! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-22705441473643774102017-04-08T23:01:19.142-07:002017-04-08T23:01:19.142-07:00Carole - It was so good! I can't believe I wai...Carole - It was so good! I can't believe I waited so long to try it. I really hope Novik will write more books set in this world. I would definitely read them.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77643709246255480112017-04-08T23:00:48.240-07:002017-04-08T23:00:48.240-07:00Katherine - I wouldn't count this as a middle ...Katherine - I wouldn't count this as a middle grade book. Maybe young adult because of the age of the heroine, if that? If you do read it, I hope you enjoy it!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-52544917559048976072017-04-07T19:27:43.499-07:002017-04-07T19:27:43.499-07:00I haven't read any fantasy this year but this ...I haven't read any fantasy this year but this looks amaaaaaazing! And the heroine?! *swoons* great review :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77101512228093784192017-04-07T03:37:36.737-07:002017-04-07T03:37:36.737-07:00You know, this is the first positive review of Upr...You know, this is the first positive review of Uprooted I've read. I've always been intrigued by this story, it sounds exactly like my kind of thing, but I've seen so many negative reviews, I've put off giving it a go. But your positive review may have me giving it a chance. Thank you!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02828378728962868575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-66593480861286774392017-04-06T18:39:38.529-07:002017-04-06T18:39:38.529-07:00I have so much love this book! It is one that I p...I have so much love this book! It is one that I plan to read again someday. I keep hoping that there will be more stories in this world. Glad you enjoyed it!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4299792274289539922017-04-06T18:28:43.415-07:002017-04-06T18:28:43.415-07:00This sounds amazing! I'm not a huge fantasy r...This sounds amazing! I'm not a huge fantasy reader but I've realized that when I do read them I tend to gravitate towards the middle grade books. I'm adding this to my list of middle grade books I want to read. It is a middle grade right? It's in my head that it is. Regardless, I'm really glad to see you loved it!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55502017984507461972017-04-06T15:36:46.143-07:002017-04-06T15:36:46.143-07:00Lark - She is a great character. :-) I liked that ...Lark - She is a great character. :-) I liked that about her as well. She was a bit different too from the usual heroine, I thought. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76681364517211160532017-04-06T15:35:49.085-07:002017-04-06T15:35:49.085-07:00I am glad I finally was able to read it. So many p...I am glad I finally was able to read it. So many people had recommended it to me.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-66949807065820267522017-04-06T15:22:49.461-07:002017-04-06T15:22:49.461-07:00I really liked the strong-willed and spunky Agnies...I really liked the strong-willed and spunky Agnieszka. I think we need more heroines like her. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77219727957586658002017-04-06T10:13:26.709-07:002017-04-06T10:13:26.709-07:00I do like a good fantasy every now and again. Thi...I do like a good fantasy every now and again. This looks good.The Book Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967030844980297039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55332531668256223622017-04-06T08:11:57.612-07:002017-04-06T08:11:57.612-07:00Jenclair - I loved the world building. It was very...Jenclair - I loved the world building. It was very intricate and detailed. I am so glad I finally read this one.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-7812830789440916782017-04-06T07:53:05.532-07:002017-04-06T07:53:05.532-07:00Kathy - I hope she gets a chance to read it. :-)Kathy - I hope she gets a chance to read it. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-36244356082440485962017-04-06T07:52:12.847-07:002017-04-06T07:52:12.847-07:00Eustacia - I hope you can find a copy. I think you...Eustacia - I hope you can find a copy. I think you would enjoy this one.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-81359613990163058462017-04-06T07:51:40.528-07:002017-04-06T07:51:40.528-07:00Melody - I am so glad I finally got a chance to re...Melody - I am so glad I finally got a chance to read it. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-82416431761111652992017-04-06T07:51:20.394-07:002017-04-06T07:51:20.394-07:00Cindy - If you decide to take a chance on Uprooted...Cindy - If you decide to take a chance on Uprooted, I hope you will like it! This is a good one.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com