tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post7799493956261979536..comments2024-02-08T00:23:56.145-08:00Comments on Write Stuff: After Reading: THE CROWN OF EMBERS by Rea CarsonMeradeth Houstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-54648171824890920562014-01-29T19:48:33.969-08:002014-01-29T19:48:33.969-08:00I hope you get a chance to check it out--it's ...I hope you get a chance to check it out--it's a great series :)Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-28955925601477665892014-01-29T19:36:03.911-08:002014-01-29T19:36:03.911-08:00I have not started this series, but I have had the...I have not started this series, but I have had the first one on my list forever! I love that you enjoyed the second one even more than the first. That is awesome! Thanks for sharing. :) <br />Stephanie@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-80209382145280157522014-01-28T05:57:04.678-08:002014-01-28T05:57:04.678-08:00Yay for Outlander!! And I so hear you about the se...Yay for Outlander!! And I so hear you about the second books leaving something to be desired--happens quite a bit unfortunately. Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-16546783545348078892014-01-28T05:56:16.909-08:002014-01-28T05:56:16.909-08:00I hope you get a chance to check it out sometime!I hope you get a chance to check it out sometime!Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-32360512375908479832014-01-28T05:55:34.375-08:002014-01-28T05:55:34.375-08:00It's a good series--I think you'd enjoy it...It's a good series--I think you'd enjoy it, Medeia :)Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-37046837537620334462014-01-28T05:54:39.559-08:002014-01-28T05:54:39.559-08:00Outlander FTW!!! Judging from the comments below, ...Outlander FTW!!! Judging from the comments below, I need to do a post on the books :)Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-46030520660908408722014-01-28T03:40:23.911-08:002014-01-28T03:40:23.911-08:00I haven't read this yet but it's on my lis...I haven't read this yet but it's on my list. Good to know you liked it, and that the second one was at least as good as the first. I've read several series lately where I loved the first book but the follow up ones leave much to be desired. And put me down as another Outlander fan!S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-50836578891325809012014-01-28T02:11:20.558-08:002014-01-28T02:11:20.558-08:00I've heard good things about this series, thou...I've heard good things about this series, though I haven't read it yet.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-84493576250093951482014-01-28T00:54:03.029-08:002014-01-28T00:54:03.029-08:00I've been meaning to read this series. I'v...I've been meaning to read this series. I've come across some better second books. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-88540629756767789532014-01-27T20:50:01.423-08:002014-01-27T20:50:01.423-08:00Oooo... looks fabulous, Meradeth! And I agree with...Oooo... looks fabulous, Meradeth! And I agree with the second book in a series comment. And holy... did you just mention Outlander above me??!!??!! Best. Series. Ever. Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-71977808380515339532014-01-27T19:39:34.254-08:002014-01-27T19:39:34.254-08:00Hmm, that reminds me of the Outlander series, whic...Hmm, that reminds me of the Outlander series, which has always left me anxious for more :) This one is a fun book, too! Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-24707139499750273602014-01-27T19:38:43.424-08:002014-01-27T19:38:43.424-08:00That sounds like the life! Can there be a beach, t...That sounds like the life! Can there be a beach, too? :)Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-58422014778979420052014-01-27T18:33:46.437-08:002014-01-27T18:33:46.437-08:00No, I haven't read this series, but I have rea...No, I haven't read this series, but I have read several historical series that drew me in more deeply with each volume. Like John Jakes' "Kent Family Chronicles." There's eight or nine hefty books in the series, and it still left me wanting more.<br /><br />Thanks for the heads up on this series. I'll have to check it out.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-29522016792298493732014-01-27T17:55:24.898-08:002014-01-27T17:55:24.898-08:00This series is another one that I've been mean...This series is another one that I've been meaning to get around to. So many books, so little time! If I'd been born rich I'd never leave my hammock in the shade- I'd just order the butler to (please) bring me more books and snacks. =)Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-91043245963845645442014-01-27T15:41:50.917-08:002014-01-27T15:41:50.917-08:00Thanks! It's a good and happy occurrence :)Thanks! It's a good and happy occurrence :)Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-2556599847222243322014-01-27T15:39:59.954-08:002014-01-27T15:39:59.954-08:00Every once in awhile, the followup does exceed the...Every once in awhile, the followup does exceed the original. Good review, Meradeth!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-78312905654065042712014-01-27T09:07:17.793-08:002014-01-27T09:07:17.793-08:00Thanks! It is difficult upping the ante, isn't...Thanks! It is difficult upping the ante, isn't it? :)Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-48467389974968410922014-01-27T08:18:03.484-08:002014-01-27T08:18:03.484-08:00It's tough making a second book better than th...It's tough making a second book better than the first. I like an author who can up her game like that. Great review, Meradeth! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-50842025370596103672014-01-27T06:24:20.470-08:002014-01-27T06:24:20.470-08:00I saw that you were reading that and it was actual...I saw that you were reading that and it was actually one of the main reasons why I chose this book to read next :) Definitely an awesome female MC!Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-58255617603414446402014-01-27T06:03:26.568-08:002014-01-27T06:03:26.568-08:00I loved this series. Just finished the last book a...I loved this series. Just finished the last book a couple of weeks ago. I, too, enjoyed the second book more than the first (though the first was quite enjoyable). The third book was great, but I think the second one was my favorite. Overall a fantastic fantasy series with a dynamic female main character!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816574953419131532noreply@blogger.com