tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post4838413624529810011..comments2023-10-20T09:55:26.528-04:00Comments on Blue Sky Bookshelf: Review: SCARLET by A.C. GaughenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-51034893967617071632014-01-03T11:01:52.957-05:002014-01-03T11:01:52.957-05:00Haha! I know, there does need to be more platonic ...Haha! I know, there does need to be more platonic relationships! Roar and Aria from Under the Never Sky is my favorite actually. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-42257081195344349952014-01-03T07:16:09.015-05:002014-01-03T07:16:09.015-05:00I just started reading it, and so far its every bi...I just started reading it, and so far its every bit as awesome as you described!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04437012762198160414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-84533732057972517942014-01-02T20:35:59.975-05:002014-01-02T20:35:59.975-05:00The fact that you used a men in tights gif is just...The fact that you used a men in tights gif is just amazing to me, LOL. I want to try this one - it looks fantastic. I've read no retellings of Robin Hood, but.. :D Platonic relationship! Yay! We seriously don't get enough of those. And I like the idea of Will Scarlet being a girl, but it sucks that she just played with people's emotions, though. Awesome review, Sunny! :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15807067899421221523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-27487477122470946422014-01-02T10:52:34.589-05:002014-01-02T10:52:34.589-05:00I hear there's a big cliffy in the 2nd, but th...I hear there's a big cliffy in the 2nd, but that the whole book is amazing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-80626246879708909172014-01-02T10:52:01.841-05:002014-01-02T10:52:01.841-05:00This makes me incredibly happy! I hope you love it...This makes me incredibly happy! I hope you love it as much as I did. YAY.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-54171336307991618352014-01-01T20:54:44.127-05:002014-01-01T20:54:44.127-05:00I remember when this first came out and I didn'...I remember when this first came out and I didn't think I'd read this. It just didn't sound that good. BUT, just here recently I have wanted to read it. Maybe it has something to do with seeing the 2nd book floating around. I don't know, but your review is definitely pushing me even more to read it! LoveOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391586235553306506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-64579234674308123272014-01-01T08:44:17.494-05:002014-01-01T08:44:17.494-05:00Omg! Just from reading your review I can't bel...Omg! Just from reading your review I can't believe why I waited so long to read this! <br />I had it planned for the upcoming week actually, because I scheduled my review on Scarlet for the 16th or something, but I'm starting this book right now! <br />I love retellings, and if you're saying this on is epic, I am reading it RIGHT THIS MOMENT! <br />Great review! <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04437012762198160414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-13319379359213979292013-12-31T17:32:19.871-05:002013-12-31T17:32:19.871-05:00I was absolutely giddy when I saw that that happen...I was absolutely giddy when I saw that that happened, both of us procrastinating and then loving it! I did! Oh no. A cliffy. That's what my sister said and I forgot. And that frowny face is not helping my nerves!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-17531459319376721972013-12-31T17:29:10.168-05:002013-12-31T17:29:10.168-05:00I love Men in Tights...and is it me, or does Cary ...I love Men in Tights...and is it me, or does Cary Elwes just seem RIGHT in them? (My absolutely favorite movie ever is The Princess Bride, just so ya know.) Anyway, I kind of love that we both put this book off and then ended up reading it at about the same time. And that we both loved it. I have to say, I don't think I've read all that many retellings of this story, so I didn't go into it in the same way that you did, but even so, I was still pleasantly surprised by the turn it took. And didn't you think that Much's character ended up being more like the Will Scarlet from the old story and Gisbourne more the character that the Sheriff usually represented, especially his relationship to Scarlet? Not that I minded...I liked seeing old faces in new roles, even if they were still very similar roles. :) Great review, Sunny. I just finished Lady Thief, and I think you'll love it, as well. But, there's a cliffy. And it's kinda major. :(starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-8600988131443098462013-12-31T14:40:26.131-05:002013-12-31T14:40:26.131-05:00Ah, Wendy, MAKE TIME.Ah, Wendy, MAKE TIME.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-46457917772774234552013-12-31T13:11:04.250-05:002013-12-31T13:11:04.250-05:00I don't know why I haven't read this book ...I don't know why I haven't read this book yet, it's been specifically recommended to me by bloggers I trust. WHERE IS MY CLONE WHEN I NEED HER. It sounds fantastic, though! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Though I had to hurry on past that spoiler, hah.<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2013/12/favorite-books-2013.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-46912501645416914312013-12-29T19:53:08.610-05:002013-12-29T19:53:08.610-05:00Aw, thanks, Alise! If you love retellings, then YE...Aw, thanks, Alise! If you love retellings, then YES DO IT. Yeah, I was on the line throughout, but really, Rob wins you over and it's just...ah, perfect.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-419241716609731302013-12-29T19:52:10.665-05:002013-12-29T19:52:10.665-05:00I agree. I love retellings, but when they don'...I agree. I love retellings, but when they don't do ANYTHING to make it their own except for the necessary detail change, then I wonder why bother. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-30778473618622653782013-12-29T19:51:20.291-05:002013-12-29T19:51:20.291-05:00You'll just have to read it.... :)You'll just have to read it.... :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-74643856968371666762013-12-29T19:50:50.075-05:002013-12-29T19:50:50.075-05:00I was a bit slow in that, but if I really thought ...I was a bit slow in that, but if I really thought about it and didn't zoom through the book, I think I would have figured it out!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-57487124770548388702013-12-29T16:23:56.788-05:002013-12-29T16:23:56.788-05:00I've been watching out for your review of this...I've been watching out for your review of this one ever since you said it was a good read, Sunny! :) I've been debating on whether or not to pick it up by now I will for sure, I love retellings and the fact that this one is unique makes it all the more awesome. The romance sounds a bit iffy with the MC kind of playing around with all the guys but everything else seems great!Alisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178388552763222269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-22057643261366351282013-12-29T10:30:39.393-05:002013-12-29T10:30:39.393-05:00This sounds like a very well-done retelling. The w...This sounds like a very well-done retelling. The worst thing a retelling can do is just regurgitate the exact plot of the classic story, only altering the time period and the related details, but the changes you describe sound like they make the story original and open opportunities for awesomeness. I love the idea of the protagonist being a part of Robin Hood's gang, and I see how that would showcase her inner and outer strength. I actually love books that stress me out because, like you said, it shows you are invested. Scarlet's voice sounds kind of annoying, but I may have to give this book a try anyway. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!Emily @ Forever Literaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06220478018390968505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-32768196299908377582013-12-28T19:50:49.405-05:002013-12-28T19:50:49.405-05:00I haven't read this book yet, but I'm glad...I haven't read this book yet, but I'm glad you enjoyed it! And great use of gifs, Sunny! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06025817812263190606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-33336221500444937092013-12-28T15:39:24.699-05:002013-12-28T15:39:24.699-05:00I'm wondering where Maid Mary Ann (or is it Ma...I'm wondering where Maid Mary Ann (or is it Mariam?) fits into this? Wasn't she the love of Robin's life? Re-tellings can be fun and this sounds like a fresh and original take. Not liking the sound of a love triangle, though. Wonderful review, Sunny! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155297479974865683.post-65151001745002598692013-12-28T00:12:26.507-05:002013-12-28T00:12:26.507-05:00I have read Scarlet it is one of my favorite retel...I have read Scarlet it is one of my favorite retelling I have read. Especially since Scarlet puts my favorite Robin Hood character in a new light. One I found out Scarlet was a girl I was pretty sure who she was. At the end I wasn't really surprised that I was right. I can't wait till the sequel. Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02161144492587350634noreply@blogger.com