tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post1587491631868401790..comments2024-03-21T17:22:02.012-05:00Comments on Musings of an Elf: {Book Review} Twinepathy (IDIA #1) by C.B. CookChristine Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-55549116594391369102017-03-18T20:10:40.766-05:002017-03-18T20:10:40.766-05:00*UPDATE*
When I typed out that post to you above, ...*UPDATE*<br />When I typed out that post to you above, Deborah, I hadn't seen today's Rebels episode. But now, I can tell you once and for all...<br /><br />*spoiler*<br /><br />WE WILL NEVER HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT 'THAT VILLAIN' AGAIN!!!!<br />Maybe I shouldn't be so excited about this, but they did a fantastic job finishing it all up and making it make sense when it was so blundered in Clone Wars. :D<br />Shayhttp://www.elvenpadawan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-57674885609988990052017-03-18T20:06:48.167-05:002017-03-18T20:06:48.167-05:00@Deborah O'Carroll
OOOH, YESS!!! WHAT THEY DID...@Deborah O'Carroll<br />OOOH, YESS!!! WHAT THEY DID TO KANAN!! That messed me up SO BAD!! I did not get it when it happened, but it's turned out to be some INCREDIBLE character development so far!! He's come a long way, and it's really helped move him forward in his "Jedi path." <br />And 'that villain' is DRIVING ME CRAZY TOO!! Honestly, I knew about him coming back in Clone Wars as well, but I DID NOT like it, so I was really hoping he wouldn't be back again in Rebels. So when he did show up again...errg, it made me actually start to reconsider how much I liked the show at that point. Like you said, it was such a messed up mess!!<br />And Ezra had my heart all twisted in knots, I couldn't see him go bad!! I still just can't!! <br />HOWEVER...<br />(there's always a however :D )<br />I really can't believe how well they've done this whole thing! Kanan's 'problem', while it can never be completely resolved, has really pushed him into being a better Jedi.<br />'The Villain'...well, I still hate him, and still *really* want him to die...but...somehow, they've made it work. I agree with you 100% about him needing to die and all, but they've caused it too actually make sense through Rebels. He's really caused Ezra to have to make up his mind about what he believes, and what path he's gonna take in life.<br />And then just Ezra. AH, that kid!! Everyone was so scared he was gonna go dark at the end of season 2, and I agree, I really don't like it when people seem to want to make everyone go darker. But actually, after about the first 3 episodes of season 3, Kanan had helped him get straitened out, and he's left most of that darkness behind him.<br />And every character has to go through those trials, where they decide what path they want to take, and struggle with darkness of some kind. They know what they've always been taught is right and wrong, but eventually they have to battle out on their own what choice they're gonna make with their lives. Ezra has basically shown us what Anakin COULD have been, what he should have done when he was struggling. And it's made us love him all the more, because he ultimately has made the right choice. (and I didn't feel like it was glorifying his darkness during that point, but showing how he was going wrong. :) )<br />And THRAAAWN!! YESS!! He's baaad, but not in a Sith-y, Darth Vader-y sort of way. As far as villains go, he's probably one of my all time favs now. I'm super worried about what he could do to the Rebellion, but I can't help but love his villain-ness. *huge grin*<br />And your rant didn't bother me at all!! I love to find out what others think, especially about Rebels, since it seems there's not a whole lot in this demographic that is really into it! I'm sorry for going on my own rant. :D I think just as far as this goes, season 3 has gotten really good and the darkness has edged off (though there was one episode in the middle that I did NOT like and would avoid watching.) :D<br /><br />I saw the update on her blog about her progression!! And her little meter on the side that shows how far done she is is about 1/2 filled so far, sooo.....EEP! Maybe it won't be too long! :DShayhttp://www.elvenpadawan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-74773909906123970442017-03-17T23:51:02.689-05:002017-03-17T23:51:02.689-05:00@Lauri: The first season at least of Star Wars: Re...@Lauri: The first season at least of Star Wars: Rebels is suuuper fun!! :D I just adore the characters! ^_^ EEP. <3<br /><br />I NEED LIGHTPORTER NOW TOOOOO! (I don't know how Blaze-ish the sequel will be but I think the title's about him, anyway? BUT BUT THIIIINGS AND ALL THE PRECIOUS CHARRIES FROM TWINEPATHY. <333)Deborah O'Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969896655321575875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-45240147290438300982017-03-17T23:48:35.631-05:002017-03-17T23:48:35.631-05:00@Shay:
Well, if Christine might end up watching it...@Shay:<br />Well, if Christine might end up watching it, I don't want to spoil things in the comments here. XD Buuuut let's see if I can say things so you'll understand. I was FURIOUS and super upset about what happened to Kanan in the last episode (I think)... just... no... you do NOT do that to my favorite character. -_- I also felt like the whole show (actually the whole Star Wars universe ever since Disney got it) has just been getting super dark (to me) and I didn't like that it started to hint that Ezra might be edging toward the Dark Side. I just hate it when they do that with characters I like! What's wrong with them staying good? Why does badness have to be "more big-time"? And I hated that they brought that certain villain back for the last episode or two. You just... you don't do that. You don't bring back a villain who totally SHOULD be dead! Ahem. My opinion, obviously. :P I hope I didn't annoy you with my thoughts! I'm glad that you like the show, and I really enjoyed the first season and some of the second, I just don't really want to watch further due to poor Kanan, the darkness, Ezra-mess-hints, and I'm just annoyed at... you know... that villain. :P (I know he came back in the Clone Wars show--which I haven't seen--but I still don't like it, and I think it's ridiculous that they get away with such a plot mess. XD) Although, I've heard that Grand Admiral Thrawn is in it now, which does make me curious because he was in some Star Wars books I read by Timothy Zahn, which I liked a lot more than The Force Awaken's version of the future of Star Wars. XD<br /><br />Ahem. Star Wars rant over. ;)<br /><br />No, I haven't heard any release dates for Lightporter, unfortunately! I happened to get to read the first couple of chapters as a sort of reward/perk for being the first (or one of?) person to review the first book or something, so I got a sneak peak, which only makes me die MORE to find out what happens! :D But I heard on C.B.'s blog that she's 100 pages into the story... I don't know how long it will be. She's said a few times that she'd like for it to release this year sometime, but that's all I've heard, sorry. (I'm the same way: I need to put stuff on my calendar. XD) Hopefully it will come out sooooon for us poor waiting fans!!! :DDeborah O'Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969896655321575875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-40003613801873369722017-03-17T22:34:56.120-05:002017-03-17T22:34:56.120-05:00NO I CANNOT WAIT. I AM ABOUT TO DIE OF ANTICIPATIO...NO I CANNOT WAIT. I AM ABOUT TO DIE OF ANTICIPATION FOR EXILES. *flails* And DANIEL. DANIELLL. I've been wanting more of him since book ONE. I MUST HAVE IT NOOOOW. (More Timothy and Leetra would also make me very, very happy!)<br /><br />I've been meaning to read more of WTB's books for yeeeears. It is just shameful I haven't yet!<br /><br />I have heard Rebels is really good! My brother and sister watch it some and say it's good. So yes, I probably should give it a try sometime! (And I may or may not like feelsy things sooo I'd probably enjoy it. *cough*)Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-41195889598659922672017-03-17T15:19:34.815-05:002017-03-17T15:19:34.815-05:00@Deborah O'Carroll
Cool! As the story goes on ...@Deborah O'Carroll<br />Cool! As the story goes on Hera is changing lately, with all the burdens on her and stuff she's been through, just that we've seen since the series started. It's hurting my heart to see, but it's what makes me think she's so much like Jen. Of course, I think that's part of the reason I liked Jen a lot (though I tend to go for all those sort of characters anyway. :D )<br />Oh, I have to agree, season 1 was just so much fun! From there it's just gotten better and better, in my opinion, though it's getting more intense and the stakes are higher as the story progresses. And like I said to Christine, it's twisting my heart all up with feels! Everyone is growing up, and they're changing! I mean, it's a good thing, but still....<br /><br />Do you mind me asking what you weren't liking in the end of the second season? I've thought season 3 has been really awesome so far, the finale is next week, so I've been all over the place with my typical fangirl impatience. :D<br /><br />*GASP* EEP!!!! THAT'S INCREDIBLE!!! Now you've got me even more hyper for it!! XD<br />Umm....can I ask...if you know or are allowed to say when a projected release date for "Lightporter" is? I NEED something to write down on my calendar, it relieves some of the impatient crazy fangirl issues I have over this stuff. Or makes them worse, I'm not sure which. XD 8DShayhttp://www.elvenpadawan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-18942332950088458582017-03-17T14:52:06.083-05:002017-03-17T14:52:06.083-05:00@Christine Smith
Can you even wait for "Exile...@Christine Smith<br />Can you even wait for "Exiles"?!?! WE GET MORE DANIEL!!! (And hopefully Leetra and Timothy!!) XD<br />My favorite series by Wayne Thomas Batson is probably "The Berinfell Prophecies" (though I love TDW too!). And I just found out a few weeks ago that someone is FINALLY continuing that series, so I'm sooo excited for that!!! =D<br /><br />Rebels is being fantastic, and also very, very bad at the same time right now. Fantastic because the stories and story-telling techniques just keep getting better and and better, and it's incredible to see all the ways that it's tying into Rogue One and the later movies. Very, very bad because it's twisting all my emotions into knots with every episode, and keeps on stomping on my heart when I least expect it. I just want everyone to have a happy ending, but especially stay ALIVE! 8|Shayhttp://www.elvenpadawan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-80427392777810889642017-03-17T13:11:22.080-05:002017-03-17T13:11:22.080-05:00*happily pulls you into conversation*
You got to ...*happily pulls you into conversation*<br /><br />You got to read the first bit of Lightporter??? AWESOME. AND it may be about Blaze? AAAHHHH!!! I NEED IT NOOOOW.Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-59973566483099164262017-03-17T11:15:58.354-05:002017-03-17T11:15:58.354-05:00*creeps into conversation* TWINEPATHY!!! <3
I&...*creeps into conversation* TWINEPATHY!!! <3<br /><br />I've seen Star Wars: Rebels, and that's an interesting comparison. O_O (It's so fun, though I quit watching at the end of the second season because I didn't like where it was going. XD But I LOVED the first season! :D)<br /><br />BLAZE!!!! <3 Yesss, we need more of him! I CAN'T WAIT FOR LIGHTPORTER TOOO!!! (I... um... actually got to beta-read the first few chapters and it's going to be AMAZING!!!!! I'm dying of suspense waiting for it to release! :D *bouncing*)<br /><br />I'm pretty sure the Lightporter title does refer to Blaze, but I guess we'll find out! NEED! <3<br /><br />*creeps out of conversation*Deborah O'Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969896655321575875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-73880307045954922912017-03-17T10:30:44.948-05:002017-03-17T10:30:44.948-05:00That's okay! I love it when people comment on ...That's okay! I love it when people comment on my older posts. It's encouraging to see people are still reading them! But EEEEEE!!! THAT'S SO EXCITING YOU READ IT. It's definitely the type of book to keep one up way past responsible bedtime hours. XD<br /><br />I, too, usually want depth. And EEP. I loooove Jaye L. Knight! And have read Wayne Thomas Batson's The Door Within trilogy and adored that, too! (I MUST read his other stuff.) But Twinepathy was just FUN, so it didn't really HAVE to be too deep. I CAN'T WAIT FOR LIGHTPORTER EITHER!!!<br /><br />Jen was a very complicated character, yes! But I loved that about her. I've never actually seen Star Wars: Rebels. *sheepish grin* But I've heard it's good!<br /><br />BLAAAAZE! I MUST HAVE MORE BLAZE. *le gasp* I have NOT thought of LightPorter referring to him. :O :O :O MAYBE YOU'RE RIGHT. I HOPE SO!!! (And yes, Blaze x Albany was fantastic. <333)Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-28816774385741057362017-03-16T22:00:38.540-05:002017-03-16T22:00:38.540-05:00Ok, yeah, I know I'm late to the celebration, ...Ok, yeah, I know I'm late to the celebration, but I JUST read this book (as in, from 8pm last night to 1:30am this morning *grins sheepishly*). Annnd... I LOVE IT!!!!<br /><br />Like you said in your review, it wasn't super deep. And that's normally a really big thing for me, when some of my favorite books are by Jaye L. Knight and Wayne Thomas Batson, who go pretty deep on everything. Especially characters. But ya know, I didn't mind it! I have to agree with everyone else, this felt like the pilot for a TV show: quick, throws you right into the story without too much digging, and leaves you ravenous for more. <br />So I. CAN. NOT. WAIT. for "LightPorter"!!!!!! <br /><br />And Jen was really cool, even though it was kinda hard to decide if ya totally liked her or not throughout the course of the story. She actually reminded me of one of my top fav characters (Hera Syndulla) from the Star Wars: Rebels TV show, especially as the series continues. (Honestly, Jen is very much what I think Hera will be like as time goes on, especially by the time of the height of the generation after her.)<br /><br />And I have to agree, I loved Blaze!!! He was awesome, and I'm left so completely wanting to know more about him and his backstory!!! Is anyone else thinking the title of the next IDIA book, "LightPorter" is referring to him....? (And am I the only one who loves the Blaze x Albany pairing? :D )Shayhttp://www.elvenpadawan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-25404837690972881752016-08-15T15:24:38.059-05:002016-08-15T15:24:38.059-05:00YES KIRI GO READ IT YOU'D LOVE IT. It's su...YES KIRI GO READ IT YOU'D LOVE IT. It's suuuch a fun little book. I really think you'll enjoy it!!!<br /><br />Oh. Meep. YOU'RE SO NICE. Thank you! I do so love my DKP and Jill Williamson books. *huggles them* Some of my favoritest ever! But the Maze Runner... Eh. Not my favorite series. Well, I've only read the first two books, haven't even gotten to that third yet. But the writing is pretty meh and the plot has holes everywhere. But it IS mildly entertaining, so. *shrugs*Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-85567937926368101522016-08-15T11:01:58.744-05:002016-08-15T11:01:58.744-05:00LOVED THIS!!! And now I must go reads this book. I...LOVED THIS!!! And now I must go reads this book. I mean, come on!!! Superpowers! TWINS!!! Humor!! MEMORY THIEF?!?!?!? Antartica??? <br /><br />It looks so amazing I simply can't even right now. Let me go compose myself.<br /><br />Also, YOUR PICTURES AGAIN!!! EEP!!! Love that one with the shelf of Donita K. Paul and Jill Williamson in the background! :D And Maze Runner! Ohhhh, I have to read that series!Kirsten Fichterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01887462858049277918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-44919196343601933442016-08-13T15:44:01.056-05:002016-08-13T15:44:01.056-05:00IT IS SO FUN!!! And thank you! I feel like I just ...IT IS SO FUN!!! And thank you! I feel like I just blabber and fangirl incoherently in my reviews, but I'm happy to hear you like them! XD<br /><br />LOLZY. When my brother first saw the book he was like, "What's Twine-pathy...?" So you guys aren't alone! XDDChristine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-13576984323843581872016-08-13T13:24:33.433-05:002016-08-13T13:24:33.433-05:00*creeps into discussion* OH ME TOO!! For the longe...*creeps into discussion* OH ME TOO!! For the longest time I pronounced it twine + pathy in my head too! My sister still does. XD I've adjusted now that I know it's supposed to be twin + epathy, but you're not alone. :P<br />ALSO YOU NEED TO READ IT SOMEDAY TRACEY CUZ IT'S SO FUNNN. ^_^Deborah O'Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969896655321575875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-81318067546080800862016-08-13T12:28:10.062-05:002016-08-13T12:28:10.062-05:00Ooh, doesn't this sound fun? :D Superheroes FT...Ooh, doesn't this sound fun? :D Superheroes FTW! And it's so cool how it felt like a TV show. (And I second all the above comments saying how wonderful you are at reviewing books!)<br /><br />Confession, though: When I first read the title, I thought it was a long I sound, like twine + pathy. XD Took me a while to realize, oh, telepathy, twins... TWINEPATHY!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-45532530648862620172016-08-12T23:19:52.715-05:002016-08-12T23:19:52.715-05:00*highfives you back* MARVEL IS THE BEST! Oh, the m...*highfives you back* MARVEL IS THE BEST! Oh, the movies are so good, even better than the comics in my opinion. It sure would be. I'd speed to see all of my friends every day.Micaiah Saldañahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429189684296844482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-64283301128828324842016-08-11T17:34:41.855-05:002016-08-11T17:34:41.855-05:00It is! It seems like something you'd enjoy. An...It is! It seems like something you'd enjoy. And I'm with you, that cover is scrumptious! I love the mask!<br /><br />Oh, I've heard of The Reckoners series, and really want to try it! It looks awesome.<br /><br />MINE TOO. Flight especially. Though invisibility would be awfully useful at times. Lol.Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-26867227958490188682016-08-11T17:32:35.367-05:002016-08-11T17:32:35.367-05:00Hi, Micaiah!!! You just totally made my day. That ...Hi, Micaiah!!! You just totally made my day. That is the sweetest. Thank you! I'm happy to have you here on my little corner of the interwebs. And yay, another elf lover! :D<br /><br />ALSO A MARVEL FAN. YESH. *highfives* Oooh, that book sounds amazing. Shamefully, I never read comics... So I guess I'm not a TRUE fan, but I sure love the movies. Oh yes, super speed would be very useful, wouldn't it? Especially for me, since I move like a turtle. XDChristine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-32199837412054823142016-08-11T13:53:28.471-05:002016-08-11T13:53:28.471-05:00Wow! This book sounds like so much fun! I'm de...Wow! This book sounds like so much fun! I'm definitely a Marvel fan, so <i>Twinepathy</i> is one I need to read as soon as I can get my hands on a copy. :) And that cover is gorgeous! I like the simplistic style and the mask. Very cool!<br /><br />As for other superhero books...I'm not sure I've read many? <i>The Reckoners</i> series is sort of close, though I'd call it more supervillain-themed? <br /><br />And my favorite superpowers are flight and invisibility. :)Jameson C. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273414704624735740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-15681976759548656702016-08-11T12:34:30.114-05:002016-08-11T12:34:30.114-05:00You know, I should probably include my blog's ...You know, I should probably include my blog's URL: https://godgalthatswhoibe.wordpress.comMicaiah Saldañahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429189684296844482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-14960932380380093222016-08-11T12:23:22.523-05:002016-08-11T12:23:22.523-05:00Hi, Christine! My name is Micaiah, and I blog over...Hi, Christine! My name is Micaiah, and I blog over at Ramblings of a Writer (link's at the bottom of my comment if you'd like to check it out). I absolutely LOVE your blog. And the title, ELVES yes!<br /><br />This book looks so good! And yes, I'm a huge Marvel fan! *waves hand in air and jumps up and down* I have a giant book that sums up all of the Avengers comics that I've read, and I've seen all of the Avengers universe related movies. And to answer your last question, SUPER SPEED.Micaiah Saldañahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429189684296844482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-65268369662164125482016-08-10T11:14:25.143-05:002016-08-10T11:14:25.143-05:00YES YOU DO. I'm glad you liked my review. Than...YES YOU DO. I'm glad you liked my review. Thank you! ^_^ I enjoyed fangirling--I mean, WRITING it. XD<br /><br />I think you would! It's just a really fun little book.Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-73969813947085228652016-08-10T11:13:19.043-05:002016-08-10T11:13:19.043-05:00It is soooo fun! The superpowers are great!It is soooo fun! The superpowers are great!Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4139091376044743904.post-44372397212337610572016-08-10T11:02:07.355-05:002016-08-10T11:02:07.355-05:00I NEED THIS BOOK. It sounds absolutely epic and no...I NEED THIS BOOK. It sounds absolutely epic and now I'm itching to get my hands on it :D. AND YOUR REVIEW. 'Twas the best *nods enthusiastically*. <br /><br />I have a feeling I'd like this book muchly! *adds to TBR*Savannah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668452024211579085noreply@blogger.com