tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post4782507569343771066..comments2024-03-28T12:11:42.691-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: blog tour review: no good deed by kara connollyKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-83433288155820122582017-07-23T14:48:57.276-04:002017-07-23T14:48:57.276-04:00It's very similar in writing style and tone ev...It's very similar in writing style and tone even though I liked this adaption more than DMD. It was more light hearted and fun.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-79349413747551075352017-07-23T14:03:27.105-04:002017-07-23T14:03:27.105-04:00This sounds like it has a lot of potential, and I ...This sounds like it has a lot of potential, and I do love the original robin hood (and a lot of other adaptations). But I think I might have a few quibbles with this one too, since I wasn't a fan of DMD when I tried to read it a few years ago.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345874849864173182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-5072670571093139272017-07-20T20:09:38.559-04:002017-07-20T20:09:38.559-04:00I think it might have been the old movie version o...I think it might have been the old movie version of Ivanhoe (from the 50's?) where he falls in love with Rebecca even though he's a jerk. I thought he was portrayed somewhat sympathetically in that movie, only to learn later that some people were like "she should have went with guilbert the bad boy, Ivanhoe's boring" lol. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-66985166134590154682017-07-19T17:07:15.241-04:002017-07-19T17:07:15.241-04:00They have great banter which I looove but there...They have great banter which I looove but there's a lot of promise with the characters that doesn't go anywhere.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-15888861308497180422017-07-19T17:06:35.443-04:002017-07-19T17:06:35.443-04:00"nothing solid to grasp onto"
Yesss!!! ..."nothing solid to grasp onto"<br /><br />Yesss!!! You worded very well. I enjoyed it but it was kind of surface-yKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-23150327940593687042017-07-19T17:05:44.304-04:002017-07-19T17:05:44.304-04:00It's a good retelling despite my few issues.It's a good retelling despite my few issues.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-25441356807715501802017-07-19T14:59:59.876-04:002017-07-19T14:59:59.876-04:00Sounds like an interesting read but it had a coupl...Sounds like an interesting read but it had a couple of things which put me off. I will probably check this out if I get a chance because a Robin Hood retelling always appeals to me and a gender swapped one? Well, that just makes it better.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-38554796420794394452017-07-19T11:32:13.232-04:002017-07-19T11:32:13.232-04:00This sounds so good but if it's being compared...This sounds so good but if it's being compared to DMD, I think I'll pass. I just couldn't get into it. It seemed like there was nothing solid to grasp onto. I think the lack of character/world development would keep me from finishing this. Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11916755699616389906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-46421305504555261452017-07-19T11:28:14.939-04:002017-07-19T11:28:14.939-04:00It's a fun premise and I'm quite okay with...It's a fun premise and I'm quite okay with a YA that leaves out the romance, but I don't know about the lack of character development. I love me some good characters.<br /><br />-laurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-90570247068902689052017-07-19T09:44:32.579-04:002017-07-19T09:44:32.579-04:00I still recommend it. It's a good, light summe...I still recommend it. It's a good, light summer read! Especially if you like retellings. That part was done well.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-50600265296260887862017-07-19T09:43:49.246-04:002017-07-19T09:43:49.246-04:00As long as you know there won't be answers, I ...As long as you know there won't be answers, I think you could have a lot of fun with this one. Very entertaining.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-76613132697389351692017-07-19T09:43:15.480-04:002017-07-19T09:43:15.480-04:00What I really loved is how the guys followed her w...What I really loved is how the guys followed her without question. They respected her skills and knowledge.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-58647401543156545362017-07-19T09:42:16.738-04:002017-07-19T09:42:16.738-04:00It's annoying that you don't find answers ...It's annoying that you don't find answers for some things but it was a lot of fun. I think if you go in knowing that it would be fine.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-29863477849819904392017-07-19T09:41:05.456-04:002017-07-19T09:41:05.456-04:00Yeah, me too. I did like it way more than DMD but ...Yeah, me too. I did like it way more than DMD but just know going in that it's a fun adventure without many answers.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-27158785016778223042017-07-19T09:40:25.736-04:002017-07-19T09:40:25.736-04:00lol That's fine. I mostly enjoyed it but, like...lol That's fine. I mostly enjoyed it but, like DMD, there wasn't as much substance (for me) as adventure. But that's ok...Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-81910574636449970472017-07-19T09:39:22.277-04:002017-07-19T09:39:22.277-04:00This was a nice blend of legend and modern times.This was a nice blend of legend and modern times.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-86502075219600697002017-07-19T09:38:49.193-04:002017-07-19T09:38:49.193-04:00Oh really? What version is that? He was a total je...Oh really? What version is that? He was a total jerk at first but then you kind of get his motivation and see another side of him by the end and I thought he and Ellie were a better match than hunky (but kinda boring lol) James. They challenge each other. <br /><br />It was fun! As long as you aren't looking for detailed answers and just go for the ride.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-80477558121550085962017-07-19T09:36:37.932-04:002017-07-19T09:36:37.932-04:00Yeah, I know a lot of people who are looking for Y...Yeah, I know a lot of people who are looking for YA without/or with very little romance. <br /><br />It was also nice to see her develop friendships with both guys and girls. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-68803576722385629262017-07-19T00:25:37.636-04:002017-07-19T00:25:37.636-04:00Ooh, I like that there's not a lot of romance!...Ooh, I like that there's not a lot of romance! Hahah. Too often have I thought a book was ruined by an over-bearing romance arc. :S Thanks for the review Karen! :) I haven't really seen this cover either.Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568646164849243366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-72274838779202097362017-07-18T22:29:18.966-04:002017-07-18T22:29:18.966-04:00Nice review Karen. I think this sounds like a lot ...Nice review Karen. I think this sounds like a lot of fun! And while romance isn't a big part of it, I have to say the mention of Guilbert and a hint of hate-to-love between him and Ellie sounds awesome. I remember seeing an old movie version of Guilbert where he was kinda likable even though he was bad, and it reminds me of that. :) <br /><br />Anyway this sounds fun!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-80688401679519582282017-07-18T20:45:13.532-04:002017-07-18T20:45:13.532-04:00I love a good retelling!I love a good retelling!LilyElementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04791827655749184355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-45247756958766113082017-07-18T19:48:47.726-04:002017-07-18T19:48:47.726-04:00I haven't read Dorothy Must Die so I can't...I haven't read Dorothy Must Die so I can't say much about the comparison. Honestly, I was so into the stories that I rarely found any faults. Lol.Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-13915320740315516872017-07-18T17:28:36.109-04:002017-07-18T17:28:36.109-04:00I have a lot of quibbles about DMD so I dunno. But...I have a lot of quibbles about DMD so I dunno. But I really like the idea!Amber Elise @ Du Livrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300971303892555161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-58484021849661380882017-07-18T16:22:57.351-04:002017-07-18T16:22:57.351-04:00Hmmm... there are a lot of elements I like about t...Hmmm... there are a lot of elements I like about this, but I think the world building issues would bother me so much. I will keep this on my maybe pile. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-9739404210589453742017-07-18T14:00:33.666-04:002017-07-18T14:00:33.666-04:00Not sure this is the right book for me but thanks ...Not sure this is the right book for me but thanks for letting us know about this one.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.com