tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post8436961654361838162..comments2024-03-05T11:05:52.254-05:00Comments on Angieville: Retro Friday Review: Summers at Castle Auburn by Sharon ShinnAngiegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-69897723181405732802012-08-31T13:05:28.312-04:002012-08-31T13:05:28.312-04:00Cece, LOVE is how I feel about the Archangel books...Cece, LOVE is how I feel about the Archangel books as well. It is big and it's real.<br /><br />I stand by the McKillip comparison with this one. Make sure to let me know what you think when you're done!Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-83731770829331298352012-08-31T11:05:52.915-04:002012-08-31T11:05:52.915-04:00I've never read this book, and I only discover...I've never read this book, and I only discovered Sharon Shinn's angel series about 2 years ago (instantly fell into LOVE with them)... but the only thing you had to do was compare this one to McKillip to ensure that I pick it up POSTHASTE. In fact, I just checked out the ebook from my library. Done (also, thank you!).Ceceliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249223364936344560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-37302821986193007832012-08-21T22:39:58.227-04:002012-08-21T22:39:58.227-04:00My pleasure. Part of the fun of RF. :)My pleasure. Part of the fun of RF. :)Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-47717840629466182882012-08-21T22:39:43.286-04:002012-08-21T22:39:43.286-04:00Have you? Yeah, Corie definitely has the scales fa...Have you? Yeah, Corie definitely has the scales fall from her eyes in this one. And it's painful but hugely satisfying in the end. Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-46800291388380959412012-08-21T22:39:00.456-04:002012-08-21T22:39:00.456-04:00Yes. Yes! The evolution is much preferred to sudde...Yes. Yes! The evolution is much preferred to sudden twists. <br /><br />I actually haven't read The Elegance of the Hedgehog. I've flirted with the notion in the past. You recommend it then?Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-89239056125447462902012-08-21T22:38:13.456-04:002012-08-21T22:38:13.456-04:00Kaye, I'm so delighted you participated! Rebec...Kaye, I'm so delighted you participated! Rebecca is the only Du Maurier I've read, but I'm thrilled to see your favorite is Frenchman's Creek as I was gifted it not long ago and am looking forward to starting it!Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-6267110356894097192012-08-11T16:09:04.494-04:002012-08-11T16:09:04.494-04:00I love this book! I'll need to reread it now,...I love this book! I'll need to reread it now, too. Thanks for the reminder!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551558744801344170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-79290013863659433722012-08-03T14:51:43.907-04:002012-08-03T14:51:43.907-04:00*cracked it open, I mean.*cracked it open, I mean.April (BooksandWine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15268544465552896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-47708697876540719682012-08-03T14:51:18.238-04:002012-08-03T14:51:18.238-04:00I have also had this book for a very long time, li...I have also had this book for a very long time, like Karen, and have never cracked it up. Eventually though. I like books where the characters evolve and go from idealizing everything to seeing reality, I guess.April (BooksandWine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15268544465552896599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-36182518656482794782012-07-29T14:35:19.677-04:002012-07-29T14:35:19.677-04:00I love it when as readers we get the chance to see...I love it when as readers we get the chance to see the characters grow and evolve...even more so when there is a surprising element of a love story plot that we didn't see coming.<br /><br />Actually, I saw both of those things take place with "The Elegance of a Hedgehog".. have you read it? It's translated from French and definitely worth looking into! :)The Hipster Owl's Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825766964504208641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-60554491199838726272012-07-28T15:29:49.957-04:002012-07-28T15:29:49.957-04:00I think this sounds like a very good series. My p...I think this sounds like a very good series. My post this week is about Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. <a href="http://ladygaladrielkj.blogspot.com/2012/07/retro-friday-rebecca.html" rel="nofollow"> kaye—the road goes ever ever on </a>kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-63156932740780652772012-07-25T15:33:23.506-04:002012-07-25T15:33:23.506-04:00You should. Perhaps a RF post . . . ;)You should. Perhaps a RF post . . . ;)Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-49780339245662936142012-07-24T21:38:59.350-04:002012-07-24T21:38:59.350-04:00Well you're free to hand this to me if you wan...Well you're free to hand this to me if you want. :) I need more Sharon Shinn in my life like yesterday.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07161856101341277258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-26145465838300673902012-07-23T19:34:59.724-04:002012-07-23T19:34:59.724-04:00Oh yeah, I liked this one! I should do a reread, i...Oh yeah, I liked this one! I should do a reread, it's on the keeper shelves.Janicuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680150271398341576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-55984490969625175962012-07-23T13:49:26.741-04:002012-07-23T13:49:26.741-04:00Karen, ohmygoodnessyouhavetoreadArchangelNOW.Karen, ohmygoodnessyouhavetoreadArchangelNOW.Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-11718037559784429552012-07-23T13:47:54.031-04:002012-07-23T13:47:54.031-04:00I've had this for ages, but still haven't ...I've had this for ages, but still haven't cracked it open. I also have Archangel waiting to be read. I hope you and your family are well. KarenSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-65261254633362291982012-07-21T01:24:06.829-04:002012-07-21T01:24:06.829-04:00Amanda, amen to that. I've tried so HARD to fi...Amanda, amen to that. I've tried so HARD to find other angel books that measure up and I am just endlessly disappointed. No one does them the way she does. Rachel & Gabriel are at the top of my favorite couples ever for sure. I adore Senneth and Tayse from the Twelve Houses series as well. But Rachel & Gabriel are just special. Real equals.<br /><br />I would actually recommend reading ANGEL-SEEKER when you do go back to the Samaria books. It's the last one written but it takes place just 6 months after ARCHANGEL. And Rachel and Gabriel are in it. Also, Obadiah is the main character. And it's hard not to love Obadiah. ;)Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-80628310711742002832012-07-21T01:21:31.812-04:002012-07-21T01:21:31.812-04:00You bet, Susan!You bet, Susan!Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-87896801862914461732012-07-21T01:20:39.722-04:002012-07-21T01:20:39.722-04:00adinabb, she really is. I'm incredibly fond of...adinabb, she really is. I'm incredibly fond of her. It really is such a great comfort read.Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-43493168843828317532012-07-21T01:19:35.402-04:002012-07-21T01:19:35.402-04:00Li, oh wow. That's awesome! I'm glad to he...Li, oh wow. That's awesome! I'm glad to hear it's a fave. And that is one of the few (only?) shorts of hers I haven't read. Must remedy.Angiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353676756221692186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-83876568870590952242012-07-20T21:41:55.131-04:002012-07-20T21:41:55.131-04:00I ADORE Sharon Shinn! Archangel is the only angel ...I ADORE Sharon Shinn! Archangel is the only angel book I'll willingly pick up. I just adore how she characterized Rachel and Gabriel and it's definitely at the top of my reread pile when I want to read a book with a great romantic relatinship. I haven't actually read any more of the Samaria series, because I was initally super disappointed they didn't continue with Rachel and Gabriel's story. Although I will make myself because I'm sure the rest of them are very good as well. I read Summers at Castle Auburn years ago, so I don't remember much more than that I really enjoyed it. I loved your review. You've definitely made me desire to go read some more Sharon Shinn as soon as possible. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-5821135410250091082012-07-20T19:01:00.654-04:002012-07-20T19:01:00.654-04:00Another great rec! Thanks (again) Angie!Another great rec! Thanks (again) Angie!sbjameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986950185596914217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-6109484878554932362012-07-20T18:42:22.852-04:002012-07-20T18:42:22.852-04:00I'm a big fan of this novel - it's definit...I'm a big fan of this novel - it's definitely a comfort read that I re-read annually. Corie's a fantastic character :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-22013194052060474272012-07-20T16:58:58.054-04:002012-07-20T16:58:58.054-04:00I read a Shinn book once and only found it so so, ...I read a Shinn book once and only found it so so, but I've always meant to read another by her since so many people enjoy her writing. Maybe this is the one to try.Livianiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479932701589363306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18507492.post-84671912900587618632012-07-20T14:43:35.957-04:002012-07-20T14:43:35.957-04:00Oh yay, my favourite YA fantasy! I think. It'...Oh yay, my favourite YA fantasy! I think. It's definitely up there ;-)<br /><br />Have you read the related short story in Shinn's QUATRAIN?Lihttp://bookdaze.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com