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Now as you all know, when I do a review I typically have a paranormal creature of some sort read the book and give a review as well. I've had as my guest a Vampire, the Big Bad Wolf, and a Mad Scientist named Dave among others. But today I want to review the book BEAUTIFUL CREATURES by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, so I've asked a SOUTHERNER (yes they DO exist) to be my guest. I'd like you all to welcome my critique partner and genuine southern bell, Leslie Rose (check out her own blog here).
1. So, Leslie did BEAUTIFUL CREATURES honestly portray the South and its people?
Well darlin', if you are referrin' to our loyalty toward our grand and glorious family trees, preservin' true history instead of the northern version of the Civil War, and what good eatin' is, then I would say, yes. I may take issue with the assumption that some of us are narrow minded because we like keepin' things the way they always have been. Different isn't always better, you know. Disruption can be downright dangerous.
2. What one thing would you add if you could?
2. What one thing would you add if you could?
Absolutely nothing! The roller coaster ride had the perfect amount of flips, upside-down dangling, and screaming with my hands in the air.
3. Finish this sentence: Paranormal and the South go together like
3. Finish this sentence: Paranormal and the South go together like
spaghetti in chili.
4. What did you think of the book overall?
4. What did you think of the book overall?
I wanted to close my eyes and leap into it like Bert's chalk pictures in MARY POPPINS. The authenticity of the south made me homesick one minute and glad I escaped to California the next. Ethan's perseverance touched my heart. The richness of the caster world created by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl calls to me in my sleep. BEAUTIFUL CREATURES is going right next to GONE WITH THE WIND on my bookshelf. That is praise of the highest degree where I come from.
Well there you have it. I couldn't have said it better myself! But if you still want my opinion, I LOVED this book. I fell absolutely in love with the main character, Ethan. So much so that I've already devoured BEAUTIFUL DARKNESS and am looking forward to the third. The writing was gorgeous and the plot was unique. But the characters are really what made it special.
Glad you liked it. This book is at my library but I haven't read it yet. I will eventually!
ReplyDeleteThis was SUCH a fun review to read!! Thanks to both of you for putting a smile on my face so early in the morning (spaghetti in chili...tee-hee).
ReplyDeleteLaura - You absolutely should. One of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteJess - So glad we could make you smile. Leslie certainly does that to me too.
What Jess? You don't put spaghetti in your chili? Where y'all from?
ReplyDeleteLeslie - no harassing the readers! LOL
ReplyDeleteOkay I am sold. Adding BC to my reading list. Its sits on her shelf next to Gone with the Wind? Is there a higher compliment possible??? Okay, maybe Gone With the Wind on one side, and Lord of the Rings on the other.
ReplyDeleteThen again. That's kind of a weird combo.
One thing though: I didn't get the spaghetti and chili remark. That's a REALLY weird combo. Grin.
Lisa, not harassing readers was never part of the deal! Psst, Margo - Lord of the Rings IS on the other side in my bookshelf. Aragorn was my first significant crush in Jr. High when I first read LOTR.
ReplyDeleteMargo - Yes, Spaghetti and chili are a strange combo... perhaps tasty though. Not sure. :D But BC is a definite recommendation.
ReplyDeleteLeslie - Aragorn is crush-worthy. I approve.
What an imaginative review! Thanks Lisa!
ReplyDeleteLydia - No, no - thank you!
ReplyDeleteA real live Southerner on your blog? Well, I'll be!
ReplyDeleteFun interview--thanks!
Jill - bless your little heart! :D
ReplyDeletechilighetti rocks! Love this review xo
ReplyDeleteMargaret - OMG! You're like my hero now you know. (Although you'll have to forgive me because I kind of also said that to Libba Bray, but I can have more than one, right?) I'm so happy you liked it!
ReplyDeleteI read it but didn't like enough to read the next book. :( Glad you liked it, Lisa. Some people thought it dragged, and others loved it. I've never seen a book where the feedback was split like that.
ReplyDeleteStina - that's interesting. I guess it shows these things can be subjective. I truly did love it though.
ReplyDeleteY'all convinced me to read this book! And I used to eat spaghetti with chili at Bob's Big Boy. They even melted a piece of American cheese on top. Good times.
ReplyDeleteJulie - no way! That is sooo cool. Not kosher, but not much in the South is. :D
ReplyDeleteLoved BC and BD. And . . . I finally got to meet Kami G. at ALA. We're almost the same size! What a surprise.
ReplyDeleteLee - that's so cool! I am a big fan. LOL I thought size didn't matter?!? :D
ReplyDeleteThis book is sitting on my bookshelf as we speak... but I haven't gotten to it as yet. I definitely will :)
ReplyDeleteWriting Nut - Hope this pushes it to the top of the list! And you'll have to let me know if you agree with our review.
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