tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997174738664182569.post2511071833469486634..comments2024-03-07T03:38:13.543-07:00Comments on That Hapa Chick: Book Review: ProphecyJulia @ That Hapa Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04961460353502898001noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997174738664182569.post-80814100284340979812013-05-09T20:21:47.610-07:002013-05-09T20:21:47.610-07:00Yeah if you aren't really into the fantasy gen...Yeah if you aren't really into the fantasy genre I would probably skip it. I know a lot of people loved Prophecy, but most of them are people who tend to read a lot of fantasy so I think that was why they enjoyed it so much. Different strokes for different folks! Thanks for commenting. :DJulia @ That Hapa Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04961460353502898001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997174738664182569.post-42367868446625792582013-05-09T20:19:33.162-07:002013-05-09T20:19:33.162-07:00Yeah the world building was definitely the biggest...Yeah the world building was definitely the biggest drawback for me. However, I know a lot of other people who LOVED it. I think if you really enjoy fantasy you'd be more likely to enjoy it. Thanks for commenting Aylee! :)Julia @ That Hapa Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04961460353502898001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997174738664182569.post-59324674728767910462013-05-08T14:53:32.783-07:002013-05-08T14:53:32.783-07:00I had thought about picking this one up but had so...I had thought about picking this one up but had some reservations. The story line seemed a bit confusing and like you, I tend to have issues with fantasy novels. World building is crucial in these types of books. I literally have to be able to picture everything in my head or I'll be confused and get frustrated because I can't. I have a hard time following along with the story if I can figure out where on earth these characters are. I understand your frustration! Another thing, you mentioned that it being a trilogy so more world building and characterization will probably take place in the other books. I could not agree with you more in that authors, while this is understandable, need to do it more in the first book than anything. Thank you for the honest review! I'll probably end up passing on this one. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693881573322261240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-997174738664182569.post-65534770591855222212013-05-07T23:41:29.681-07:002013-05-07T23:41:29.681-07:00Okay, so this is a bummer because I remember readi...Okay, so this is a bummer because I remember reading the blurb for this and thinking it would be pretty awesome. But your complaints are all legit and ones that would bother me, too. I much prefer to have a base set out in book one, and then some of the finer details of world building can come later. But if you don't have that good base, it leaves me feeling a bit unattached. And I agree about the aspect involving the demon possessions... kind of silly. Ah well, I am always on the lookout for Asian inspired settings, so that's good. Excellent, honest review, Julia!!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.com