tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post5726404521612340202..comments2024-02-20T14:02:48.402+02:00Comments on Little Pieces of Imagination: Review: Stealing Parker by Miranda KenneallySiirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-124931179931924892014-02-04T00:26:42.519+02:002014-02-04T00:26:42.519+02:00I still haven't started this series, though I&...I still haven't started this series, though I've heard lots of rave reviews. Still, I think I might struggle with this book as you did. I think this girl's behavior would make me uncomfortable, even if it is honest. I just have never dealt with problems like this girl does. But I'd like to read these sometime anyway. Sorry this book didn't work as well for you, but I'm curious whether you like the next one better or not. Also, I like this phrase: "romance rules as a king on a high throne in this plot" It made me chuckle! Thanks for the honest review. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-12728143108589666362014-02-02T10:14:09.972+02:002014-02-02T10:14:09.972+02:00Great review! I agree so much with all the points ...Great review! I agree so much with all the points you brought up. I thought the religion part was a bit overkill. I also thought the book series wasn't all that consistent. I mean, I thought the books were all about these athletic girls, but then suddenly the author brings in religion. Then the sport didn't become such a big part of the story anymore, unlike in Catching Jordan. Catching Jordan is my favorite out of all the books!<br /><br />-Kimi at <a href="geekychiquitas.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Geeky Chiquitas</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745543945040540559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-89646979681454590142014-01-30T01:25:26.745+02:002014-01-30T01:25:26.745+02:00Nice review (: I've read Catching Jordan, Stea...Nice review (: I've read Catching Jordan, Stealing Parker and Racing Savannah. Honestly, if you were uncomfortable with amount of religion in this book, I wouldn't read 'The things I can't Forget." For me that third one of the Hundred Oaks series focused on religion the most and the main character was even more hard to relate to (and honestly annoying) then Parker. It was also incredibly slow paced. All of those things made it a DNF for me. My favorite book of the series is still Catching Jordan, with Racing Savannah falling second. <br /><br />Anyway this was a great review of Stealing Parker! (: I definitely agree with the points made about religion. Larissa Holthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16925362805184680375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-2944681248080394282014-01-29T10:59:32.697+02:002014-01-29T10:59:32.697+02:00I know what you mean about religion in a book maki...I know what you mean about religion in a book making you slightly uncomfortable, but I don't have anything against it. Wow, there's 3 guys in Parker's life? What a lucky girl! Too bad this one didn't live up to your expectations. <br /><br />Jeann @ <a href="http://www.happyindulgencebooks.com" rel="nofollow">Happy Indulgence</a>Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-7104621010982474342014-01-28T18:25:28.956+02:002014-01-28T18:25:28.956+02:00Read Racing Savannah! I haven't read the previ...Read Racing Savannah! I haven't read the previous ones, but I did really enjoy that one. Dang, three guys? Well, at least Will is a keeper. And while romance is the main point, I'm glad that Kenneally gave a familial aspect that we could focus on as well. Sorry you didn't like it more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-26177590940221949242014-01-28T08:52:45.835+02:002014-01-28T08:52:45.835+02:00I enjoyed this one, but not as much as Catching Jo...I enjoyed this one, but not as much as Catching Jordan. I hated the whole Brian angle, and I know I would've loved this more if the romance was focused more on Will and Parker. I totally agree, Brian was a total D-bag and I was disappointed that Parker didn't catch on sooner. I rated this high at the time, but looking back I'm not as thrilled with this story. I had even more trouble with the next one. I didn't even end up finishing it. Great review, Siiri! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-79651818230874663862014-01-28T05:41:13.643+02:002014-01-28T05:41:13.643+02:00I have not read this yet, but I know people who ra...I have not read this yet, but I know people who rave about it all the time. Three days? :( gosh I cannot stand triangles let alone..erm squares? lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-8449811345881971382014-01-28T03:05:25.135+02:002014-01-28T03:05:25.135+02:00I think a lot of people struggled with this one. T...I think a lot of people struggled with this one. The third book has a lot of religion, but not preachy. I do agree that Kenneally is a great writer. <br />Very nice review! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-39457830981390797652014-01-27T21:51:37.713+02:002014-01-27T21:51:37.713+02:00I actually haven't read this series, but I'...I actually haven't read this series, but I've heard much good about it! I'm sorry this one didn't work for you :(<br /><br />The mother/daughter relationship sounds really interesting though: I love it when books focus on family dynamics!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430821457141309710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-86084006388603578102014-01-27T18:50:03.012+02:002014-01-27T18:50:03.012+02:00Although I liked this one, this isn't my favor...Although I liked this one, this isn't my favorite Miranda book. That goes to Catching Parker and Racing Savannah :)<br />Sorry this one didn't work for you.Nereyda @Nick and Nereydas Infinite Booklisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05068688280866239189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-75135109902504408642014-01-27T18:00:25.709+02:002014-01-27T18:00:25.709+02:00The mother daughter relationship sounds like somet...The mother daughter relationship sounds like something that I would really enjoy about the story as wellbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-54965490053004146122014-01-27T17:09:26.414+02:002014-01-27T17:09:26.414+02:00Awwww sorry this one didn't quite rock your so...Awwww sorry this one didn't quite rock your socks off as Catching Jordan did Siiri! I agree it wasn't as strong as Jordan's story, like you, the prominence of the religious element was a touch uncomfortable for me at times, but overall I really liked the story. Like you said, she writes really fantastic male characters - swoon worthy guys who don't go hot and cold all the time or aren't dark and brooding, just seemingly normal, nice guys. I still need to read the rest of the books as well, maybe we can tackle them together!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-59160771781097089672014-01-27T16:13:57.885+02:002014-01-27T16:13:57.885+02:00I didn't like this one as much as the others e...I didn't like this one as much as the others either. I also had trouble with Parker and the romance with that d-bag wasn't my thing. It sort of annoyed me throughout.<br />I think my favorite book in this series is Kate's story. It's heavy on the religion but it's also got the best romance.<br />Great review, Siiri. Sorry this disappointed you! :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-54601990438921040212014-01-27T13:07:04.323+02:002014-01-27T13:07:04.323+02:00I still haven't read the first book in this se...I still haven't read the first book in this series. I'm wary about it, given the religious nature and the general characters, but I am curious. I'm not sure I'd be able to connect with Parker in this one, though, even though I do feel bad for her because her mother's actions had a serious impact on her. She just sounds like someone I might end up getting frustrated with, and as for the guys - both their own characters and in relation to Parker...I'm just not sure. I'm sorry this one disappointed you, Siiri, especially since you loved the first one so much, but thanks for the lovely review! :)Aa'Ishahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06034750057312410821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-48157916203974558172014-01-27T12:07:37.095+02:002014-01-27T12:07:37.095+02:00I'm with Mel...she does have a lot of dudes ar...I'm with Mel...she does have a lot of dudes around. Anyhow I still haven't read the first book or actually any by this author but I don't think I'll get to this one. I mean I don't like books with religion in them, mostly cause I couldn't care less about religious things so it's hard to connect with all that. Sorry this one disappointed you girl. I'm sure you'll enjoy your next read. Amazing review, Siiri :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-37251269492969882982014-01-27T09:56:51.106+02:002014-01-27T09:56:51.106+02:00Ha, well, one of them was the gay best friend, so ...Ha, well, one of them was the gay best friend, so not that worrying, but she did get around a lot because of her family issues. Will was one of the things that saved the novel in my eyes:) Thank you, Melanie!Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957870564580513499.post-90567475070970575972014-01-27T09:51:27.131+02:002014-01-27T09:51:27.131+02:00Woah...three dudes? Never saw that coming. I'v...Woah...three dudes? Never saw that coming. I've seen mixed reactions towards this novel---but Will sounds really sweet! Such a shame that you couldn't connect with Parker that easily :( <br /><br />Lovely review! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.com