tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post7015339395331916106..comments2024-03-19T00:21:38.511-07:00Comments on YA Book Queen: Review: THE BITTER KINGDOM by Rae CarsonLea (YA Book Queen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-41451476804349215042013-08-19T14:41:36.930-07:002013-08-19T14:41:36.930-07:00It would be great to read more novels set in this ...It would be great to read more novels set in this world - she absolutely could do that. I need more Rae Carson books!! ;)<br /><br />Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-37311764377525934912013-08-19T14:40:09.063-07:002013-08-19T14:40:09.063-07:00It's a great series - it really grew on me, es...It's a great series - it really grew on me, especially by the time I reached the second book. <br /><br />If you do ever get around to reading the Fire & Thorns trilogy, I hope you love it!! Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-73333882385639359602013-08-03T20:28:44.286-07:002013-08-03T20:28:44.286-07:00I feel like Carson could definitely write more nov...I feel like Carson could definitely write more novels set in this world, they just wouldn't focus on Elisa. So glad you loved this one too-it was definitely my favorite of the trilogy!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-83397073420368532282013-08-01T08:23:47.955-07:002013-08-01T08:23:47.955-07:00Ahh, so awesome! I've loved your reviews for t...Ahh, so awesome! I've loved your reviews for this series. They've made me so excited to read them! Ugh, the problem is just finding the time - but I WILL someday! I know I'll love Elisa and the writing. Such a great review!!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-48414443342684544012013-07-29T20:05:26.161-07:002013-07-29T20:05:26.161-07:00Ooh, I hope you like it! Book one is a bit more sl...Ooh, I hope you like it! Book one is a bit more slowly paced at first, but it picks up after a hundred pages. Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-83343681749349612252013-07-29T20:04:06.382-07:002013-07-29T20:04:06.382-07:00It's fantastic! Very vivid and the main charac...It's fantastic! Very vivid and the main character grows so much from the first novel to the last one. It's an easy trilogy to love :)<br /><br />If you read it, I hope you love it!Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-23032043860173358652013-07-29T20:02:13.550-07:002013-07-29T20:02:13.550-07:00Ooh, I still need to read that novella! Glad that ...Ooh, I still need to read that novella! Glad that you enjoyed it, and I hope you love the Fire and Thorns trilogy if you do get around to reading it :)Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-42107283074047523672013-07-29T20:00:55.958-07:002013-07-29T20:00:55.958-07:00The dual POV is nicely done - I was scared it woul...The dual POV is nicely done - I was scared it wouldn't work, since the last two novels were in only Elisa's POV, but it was fantastic. Ha! Trust me, the name Hector will grow on you by the end of book two ;)Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-58594898653105874642013-07-29T19:59:02.562-07:002013-07-29T19:59:02.562-07:00Glad you enjoyed it too! Thank you for stopping by...Glad you enjoyed it too! Thank you for stopping by, Carina! :)Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-18598042607195866642013-07-29T19:19:17.541-07:002013-07-29T19:19:17.541-07:00I just got The Girl of Fire and Thorns from the li...I just got The Girl of Fire and Thorns from the library and was a bit wary but now that I read your review I am very excited to start this series. Elisa sounds great, and I love that the stakes are always high!<br /><br />Alise @ <a href="http://readerswonderland.com/" rel="nofollow">Readers in Wonderland</a>Alisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178388552763222269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-89360938752841496892013-07-29T17:29:05.400-07:002013-07-29T17:29:05.400-07:00With this review, I am officially bumping this ser...With this review, I am officially bumping this series up on my to-read-soon list! I'm glad to hear the series ended strongly---seems like we're hearing about more and more series kind of losing people right at the finish line. This sounds like a wonderful fantasy and great characters. I actually kind of like that the horse is named Horse! :D Great review, Lea! Little Miss Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350490261395026094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-64359953950076478852013-07-29T15:06:12.397-07:002013-07-29T15:06:12.397-07:00I just read a novella (Dangerous Voices) by Carson...I just read a novella (Dangerous Voices) by Carson and I was absolutely blown away. I must read this series one day soon.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-52267881218809356262013-07-29T13:55:07.358-07:002013-07-29T13:55:07.358-07:00I'm a huge fan of dual POV's, even if I...I'm a huge fan of dual POV's, even if I'm not a fan of the name Hector :P<br />I have only heard amazing things about this series, and sadly, have yet to get read them myself. But I love when protagonists grow throughout the series - I need this RIGHT NOW.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849853402753473461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-19761298289377996782013-07-29T10:56:53.075-07:002013-07-29T10:56:53.075-07:00Yay! So happy you loved this book too. <3 I jus...Yay! So happy you loved this book too. <3 I just found it to be so so good. Sigh. Amazing review :) Thank you for sharing. <3 Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-28919779918290651972013-07-29T08:01:24.676-07:002013-07-29T08:01:24.676-07:00Elisa's growth was one of the best aspects of ...Elisa's growth was one of the best aspects of the trilogy. And poor Horse! Silly Elisa and her terrible naming skills ;)<br /><br />Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-23434046348477829462013-07-29T08:00:22.793-07:002013-07-29T08:00:22.793-07:00YAY for a fellow fan! I'm so sad that it's...YAY for a fellow fan! I'm so sad that it's over, I need MORE. Elisa's development made this trilogy amazing. It's always fun to see a character evolve, and she's grown so much! Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-38696152698595168512013-07-29T07:59:08.610-07:002013-07-29T07:59:08.610-07:00Rereading CoE is a fantastic idea - I had to skim ...Rereading CoE is a fantastic idea - I had to skim a few pages of the sequel, because I forgot a few details. <br /><br />I'm so glad that Rae Carson has a new trilogy to look forward to - yay for more books! No, I haven't read Zoe Marriott's books yet. I've heard they're amazing, though. I keep meaning to check them out! Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-53176604028581493192013-07-29T07:57:23.260-07:002013-07-29T07:57:23.260-07:00You should check it out - this trilogy is excellen...You should check it out - this trilogy is excellent, and it only continues to get better with each and every novel. :)Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-34734393104356519662013-07-29T07:18:59.646-07:002013-07-29T07:18:59.646-07:00YAY LEA!!! I agree completely, I loved watching ho...YAY LEA!!! I agree completely, I loved watching how much Elisa grew from the princess she was in the beginning to a true queen and more in this final installment. And Horse! I was partial to Horse given I grew up with horses, so I was thinking she could have picked a better name too ;-) But, I was glad she came to love him a little. Fabulous review, I can't wait to see what Rae writes next!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-968602785460786712013-07-29T05:53:49.303-07:002013-07-29T05:53:49.303-07:00*sigh* LOVE this series and, yes, a lowlight is th...*sigh* LOVE this series and, yes, a lowlight is that it's OVER! Elisa's development and progress throughout the series has been one of my favorite journeys.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-72981785102270905792013-07-29T05:14:38.296-07:002013-07-29T05:14:38.296-07:00I was waiting for your review and I am so glad to ...I was waiting for your review and I am so glad to hear that this trilogy ended so well. I was a little nervous because of other series where that hasn't been the case.<br /><br />I am very excited about reading this last book but I think I will at least reread Crown of Embers first. I've only read it once so I don't remember it as well as I remember The Girl of Fire and Thorns.<br /><br />I'm glad that we get Hector's POV too and I look forward to meeting the new characters. I think Rae Carson has a deal for a new trilogy so I'm sure we'll have plenty to read in the future. Have you read Zoe Marriott's books? She is a huge fan of Rae Carson and the reason I found out about/picked up Girl of Fire and Thorns. Her fantasy novels are different from this series but you might like them.<br /><br />Fantastic review! I hope I will love The Bitter Kingdom as much as you do. Christina Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756342293865115352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-75415946879065498172013-07-29T05:13:36.773-07:002013-07-29T05:13:36.773-07:00Well, with a review and rating like that, I guess ...Well, with a review and rating like that, I guess I really need to read this series! It sounds like the characters are fantastic, the world-building is balanced and I could easily lose myself in this world. Wonderful review, Lea! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.com