Monday, March 9, 2015

Rated, Not Reviewed (1)

So, I was thinking(And no, it didn't hurt). But I was thinking and.... *gasp*....might have come up with a good idea.

In case you haven't already figured this out, I read a lot of books. So many books, in fact, that I don't really have time to review everything I read. Which is very unfortunate, because I love reviews and I especially love when someone else decides to read a book because of my recommendation.

So....getting on with it. Because I still want to share my thoughts on the books I've read, I've decided to start a new feature: Rated, Not Reviewed. In which (you guessed it) I rate books instead of reviewing them. With a sentence or two of my thoughts about the book sprinkled in.

All righty then. After that lengthy intro....here ya go!

For Such a TimeFor Such a Time by Kate Breslin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A wonderful retelling of the biblical story of Esther, set during the second World War. Highly recommended to lovers of Christian Historical Fiction.




Death of a SalesmanDeath of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

A fairly uneventful play. I couldn't really sympathize with any of the characters because I didn't like them.




Rebels (Safe Lands, #3)Rebels by Jill Williamson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My favorite Young Adult Christian Science Fiction Dystopian. Say that three times fast.

Oh, and it's epic. Love. This. Series.


All Fall Down (Embassy Row, #1)All Fall Down by Ally Carter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love everything by Ally Carter. This was no exception. Very fast paced and thrilling. And I adore the characters.

View all my reviews



(The links will bring you to Goodreads)

That's it--short and sweet. I know I rate everything I read on Goodreads already, but I know not everyone who reads this blog has one. So I came up with this "easy way out." Anything catch your eye?
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12 comments:

  1. Sarah CnossenMarch 9, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    This is a great idea! I experience the same dilemma myself, but I still want my fellow bloggers to know what I think of all the books I've read, especially when I don't have the chance to review them.

    Thanks for sharing! The tale of Esther is my favorite Bible story and I've seen that book before, but haven't had the chance to look into it. Same with the Ally Carter series. They look so good!

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    1. TheScribblingSpriteMarch 9, 2015 at 12:56 PM

      Thank you! I meant to add this at the end--if any other bloggers care to do their own Rated, Not Reviewed, feel free! It's definitely a less time consuming way to share thoughts on books.

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  2. RionMarch 9, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Wow, I think Rated, Not reviewed is a brilliant idea! You already made me interested in For Such a Time.

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    1. TheScribblingSpriteMarch 9, 2015 at 12:57 PM

      Thanks! I thought For Such a Time was a very clever retelling.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 9, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    This is a wonderful idea because reviews can take a while to write, and it's so difficult to write reviews for every book I read. I've seen For Such a Time before, but it's one of those books that I've never really read the blurb for. Now I'm really interested. Historical fiction set during WWII? A biblical retelling? Count me in. I also really want to read All Fall Down.

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    1. TheScribblingSpriteMarch 9, 2015 at 8:24 PM

      I'm glad you think so!

      For Such a Time was really good. So was All Fall Down. I really wish I was able to form my muddled thoughts about those books into actual words that make up actual reviews....but it wasn't happening. So I'll just say I really liked them :)

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  4. Alexa MintahMarch 9, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    This is a great idea! I do it on Goodreads with most of the books I read because, like you said, we just don't have time to review everything. :)
    The first one and the last one definitely sound interesting. And Rebels I've already read. And loved. And could spend all day fangirling over.


    Alexa
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    1. TheScribblingSpriteMarch 9, 2015 at 8:33 PM

      Thank you muchly :)

      I know! Safe Lands was awesome. As in the series, not the place. Rebels was such an amazing conclusion!!

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  5. UnknownMarch 11, 2015 at 1:48 AM

    Ooh, All Fall Down looks awesome! I love Ally Carter's Gallagher Girls books and Heist Society. She is such an amazing writer. I'll have to look out for this book. This is a great idea, rating without reviewing occasionally. So many books to read, so little time to review them all.

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    1. TheScribblingSpriteMarch 12, 2015 at 6:55 PM

      Thanks! It's definitely nice to take a break from reviewing every once in awhile. I loved all of Ally Carter's books too! All Fall Down didn't disappoint.

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  6. BeckyMarch 15, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    I've heard great things about "For Such a Time." It's probably time to add it to my tbr pile. I've never heard of "Rebels" before, but judging by the genre, I'd love it.

    This is a great idea for a post, by the way!

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    1. TheScribblingSpriteMarch 15, 2015 at 8:18 PM

      You should! It was excellent--and a debut novel! And Rebels is the conclusion to a really wonderful series. Hope you decide give one of them a try.

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