tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post4806628786984848694..comments2024-03-28T23:35:07.450-04:00Comments on Alexa Loves Books: The Near Witch - Victoria SchwabAlexa S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-61655812727134942772013-03-07T22:22:01.887-05:002013-03-07T22:22:01.887-05:00I hope you get a chance to read it, as it's a ...I hope you get a chance to read it, as it's a wonderfully done book :)Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-17969492856912021712013-03-07T22:21:48.377-05:002013-03-07T22:21:48.377-05:00It's so beautifully written. And I was surpris...It's so beautifully written. And I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it! It's really told well.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-13580711118103351952013-03-07T22:21:30.499-05:002013-03-07T22:21:30.499-05:00I also have The Archived, but I decided to read th...I also have The Archived, but I decided to read this first to see how I liked Victoria's writing. And I absolutely LOVED it!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-57071443589937584462013-03-07T22:21:05.580-05:002013-03-07T22:21:05.580-05:00That may be my favorite line in my entire review, ...That may be my favorite line in my entire review, lol. But seriously, that is how I felt after reading this book - and considering I was in a cramped economy seat on a plane, that's definitely saying a lot!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-50382800173189414252013-03-07T22:20:35.017-05:002013-03-07T22:20:35.017-05:00I was wondering if I should read the novella! I...I was wondering if I should read the novella! I'm very curious about it, but now you've made me think I ought to read it and see what I gather from it ;)Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-58233206601662359082013-03-07T22:20:01.860-05:002013-03-07T22:20:01.860-05:00It's definitely a lovely book! I totally love ...It's definitely a lovely book! I totally love books that remind me of fairytales :)Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-12466970902770424682013-03-07T22:19:41.045-05:002013-03-07T22:19:41.045-05:00I'm so excited to read The Archived (which I o...I'm so excited to read The Archived (which I own). If my feelings for The Near Witch are any indication, I'm going to be swooning over her writing!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-86736744277086805812013-03-07T22:19:14.597-05:002013-03-07T22:19:14.597-05:00I LOVED what you said about how her writing is mel...I LOVED what you said about how her writing is melodic, because it really is. I was just lulled into relaxing and enjoying and immersing myself into the story.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-74928053697459485302013-03-07T22:18:48.810-05:002013-03-07T22:18:48.810-05:00Thank you for your kind words! I love how everyone...Thank you for your kind words! I love how everyone can relate to that line ;)Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-37192474206565860202013-03-07T22:18:26.548-05:002013-03-07T22:18:26.548-05:00RIGHT? I'm convinced I must read The Archived ...RIGHT? I'm convinced I must read The Archived NOW to experience more of Victoria's amazing writing.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-19251035434241145232013-03-07T22:18:08.622-05:002013-03-07T22:18:08.622-05:00It just had the same effect that coffee does on me...It just had the same effect that coffee does on me, so I thought I'd mention that! But I do hope you get the chance to read and experience it for yourself :)Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-25235541871699455552013-03-07T22:17:38.962-05:002013-03-07T22:17:38.962-05:00YES. I feel like I'm a kid being told a bedtim...YES. I feel like I'm a kid being told a bedtime story by my parents ;)Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-85041258200188643302013-03-07T22:17:21.706-05:002013-03-07T22:17:21.706-05:00Oh wow, thank you! I'm glad that you feel like...Oh wow, thank you! I'm glad that you feel like you want to give this one a try. Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-51948474856070821722013-03-07T22:17:02.591-05:002013-03-07T22:17:02.591-05:00It's a quietly beautiful book, so it actually ...It's a quietly beautiful book, so it actually needs to be read when you feel like reading it. I hope you enjoy it when you get the opportunity to read it!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-84463757810910331792013-03-05T21:38:27.568-05:002013-03-05T21:38:27.568-05:00This book sounds like it will be an incredible rea...This book sounds like it will be an incredible read! I don't know why I haven't picked it up before. It has been quite some time since I've read a fairytale or fairytale-like book so I will hopefully be able to read it sometime soon. It sounds great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-24112913942996935672013-03-05T21:21:23.735-05:002013-03-05T21:21:23.735-05:00This book has been sitting on my shelf for awhile ...This book has been sitting on my shelf for awhile now and you're making me wanna grab it and give it a read! I def need something different and I love it when a book leaves me surprised and in awe. Great review!<br /><br />Vivian<br /><a href="http://confessionsofavi3tbabe.com" rel="nofollow">Confessions of a Vi3tBabe</a><br /><a href="http://deityisland.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Deity Island</a>Vi Win Winhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642043204866770027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-47849403370253237112013-03-03T21:18:12.048-05:002013-03-03T21:18:12.048-05:00I've had my eye on The Near Witch for a while ...I've had my eye on The Near Witch for a while now, and even through all the recent hype with The Archived, I just really want to read The Near Witch. I'm glad that you enjoyed it so much. It sounds like the type of book I'd enjoy as well, especially since I love fairy-tale retellings, and it's good to hear that her story seems to fit in with the general fairy-tale tradition so well. Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-74939428567496538092013-03-02T10:04:12.193-05:002013-03-02T10:04:12.193-05:00Beautiful Cover and it sounds like a good book. I ...Beautiful Cover and it sounds like a good book. I would like to read The Archived by this same author. Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08505097432065306688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-5405205287418075812013-03-01T18:39:54.049-05:002013-03-01T18:39:54.049-05:00I loved this author's writing in THE ARCHIVED,...I loved this author's writing in THE ARCHIVED, so I definitely need to pick this up--especially after you compared this to a fairy tale! :) Nicely reviewed. <br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2013/03/17-gone-review.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-4411413034755331522013-03-01T16:25:39.047-05:002013-03-01T16:25:39.047-05:00This is a book that hasn't really ever caught ...This is a book that hasn't really ever caught my eye for some reason although I've only heard great things about it. I tell you, though, seeing this: "Finishing The Near Witch was like having the perfect cup of coffee in the morning..." makes me reconsider because there is NOTHING better than a good cup of coffee. That is some high praise, Alexa! Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-64491602789537592332013-03-01T16:06:15.072-05:002013-03-01T16:06:15.072-05:00I'm happy you loved this book, because I loved...I'm happy you loved this book, because I loved it too. The fairytale-ish feeling was great, since I'm obsessed with them. I liked Lexi a lot. She made me smile a lot with her actions :) You should definitely read the short novella (the ash-born boy) because I thought it added something to this story :)<br /><br />Great review!<br /><a href="http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.nl" rel="nofollow">Mel@thedailyprophecy.</a>Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-70867700783608283292013-03-01T11:24:41.273-05:002013-03-01T11:24:41.273-05:00I love books that are fairy tale-esque, particular...I love books that are fairy tale-esque, particularly when they're NOT retellings, and so something new and different. I've heard only the most wonderful things about the writing in this book, and the fact that you found it unpredictable is a huge bonus. I have a lovely copy sitting on my shelf--obviously I need to get to it!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416898799044848769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-23822613096294409152013-02-28T19:39:37.398-05:002013-02-28T19:39:37.398-05:00The Near Witch sounds amazing! Fairy tales, unpred...The Near Witch sounds amazing! Fairy tales, unpredictable ending, beautiful writing... I need to read this *now.* Thanks for the awesome review!Sara (of the Page Sage)http://thepagesage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-35546064667475101402013-02-28T19:12:46.129-05:002013-02-28T19:12:46.129-05:00I'm really really pleased you liked this one, ...I'm really really pleased you liked this one, Alexa! It's the first Victoria Schwab book I read, and I went on to enjoy The Archived recently. V's writing is gorgeous and ethereal, and really pulls you in and wraps you up. Seriously, her way with words! I love how you described this one as "like having the perfect cup of coffee in the morning." There really is just that SENSE, that FEEL to it that I had trouble describing in my review, but you may have gotten it right!<br /><br /><br />I, too, liked Lexi. For a spooky, yet simple story, The Near Witch was elegant, and had a terrific cast of characters. Lexi reminded me a little bit of Katniss from The Hunger Games, and I really enjoyed reading about her.<br /><br />Molli | <a href="http://www.onceuponaprologue.net" rel="nofollow"> Once Upon a Prologue</a>Mollihttp://www.onceuponaprologue.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-19337843898718355802013-02-28T18:03:46.893-05:002013-02-28T18:03:46.893-05:00Beautiful review. Her writing is so melodic, almos...Beautiful review. Her writing is so melodic, almost like the wind lulls the characters in the book. I was swept away in the tale. No twists or turns, just a beautifully crafted tale.Amy @ bookgooniehttp://www.bookgoonie.comnoreply@blogger.com