tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890529874354294988.post3179231186599702335..comments2023-09-19T08:13:40.189-05:00Comments on Supernatural Book Club: Marked by PC CastHey Lady!http://www.blogger.com/profile/09625421822271850002noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890529874354294988.post-45917315872524221182009-07-19T21:50:07.357-05:002009-07-19T21:50:07.357-05:00Spirituality and gods and goddesses are usually no...Spirituality and gods and goddesses are usually not my cup of tea in general when reading for fun. A little here and there, no problem, it's more of a personal taste, it wasn't offensive to me in anyway. Perhaps freaked out was too strong a statement... More like it was strange, and not in a way that intrigued me.Hey Lady!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09625421822271850002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890529874354294988.post-20662494316940401192009-07-19T18:03:14.088-05:002009-07-19T18:03:14.088-05:00I just finished reading the book and I have to agr...I just finished reading the book and I have to agree, it's an interesting mix of all things mentioned above. At this stage I am more or less over the vamp aspect of the books though the idea of a House of Night is intriguing. <br /><br />Along with acceptance I found intriguing the fact that Zoey is essentially dancing on a tightrope over three different religions. There's the People of Faith her step-loser *excuse me* step-father represents, there are the beliefs of the Cherokee from her grandmother and then there are the beliefs of the vamps which are more or less wiccan. I usually try to avoid discussions, books etc. concerning any religion but this is a mix I find interesting. Interesting enough to continue reading. <br /><br />Lady, the witchcraft in the book(s) thus far has been represented quite respectfully and responsibly even. I thought it was made known if not clear that the things Zoey feels with the elements are exceptional. I found a reliable source (as in that the offical Finnish wiccan site links to it) of information for you to look at. I skimmed through and it looks good. <br /><br />http://www.religioustolerance.org/wic_usbk.htm<br /><br />Please don't be freaked, it's all about tolerance. ;)<br /><br />Cool blog btw.rameauhttp://ameau.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890529874354294988.post-26892350383864002022009-07-17T21:15:42.487-05:002009-07-17T21:15:42.487-05:00Thanks AGO, nice to have you here! I agree, the b...Thanks AGO, nice to have you here! I agree, the boy thing got nuts and every time a new male character comes on I fully expect him to be in love with Zoey. I'm surprised that the warrior dude didn't have the hots for her! So I worry the next book will bring another dude. That would annoy me.<br /><br />But beyond that, I really do enjoy the blend of vamp/witch/Native American thing that's going on. It all feels natural but it's very different from anything else that I read.Nolebucgrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982966457114162971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890529874354294988.post-39087890267613478262009-07-17T19:51:30.577-05:002009-07-17T19:51:30.577-05:00I enjoyed HON. And what I loved most about it was...I enjoyed HON. And what I loved most about it was all of the supernatural, witchcraft, and seances. I thought the three combined made it some what unique. I think I said on Nole's site that I could do without all of the boyfriend drama. It was way over the top and by the last book, I was over Zoey's boy troubles. But, I too enjoyed the friendships and the other characters. That group was a lot of fun and I look forward to their upcoming adventures. <br /><br />Nice summary nole!!AG0418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890529874354294988.post-38056027724253746282009-07-16T14:17:31.404-05:002009-07-16T14:17:31.404-05:00Yes, I intend to talk more about the friendships i...Yes, I intend to talk more about the friendships in the later books, as they do get tested but ultimately come back together over time.<br /><br />I agree, the writing is very uncomplicated and sometimes does tend to get too cutesy for it's own good. I imagine that is PC's daughter's contribution! But for the most part I look past it because it's entertaining.<br /><br />The witchcraft isn't too scary, at least not the normal stuff. What Aphrodite pulls at the end of the book is somewhat upsetting but it's supposed to be since she's "bad". At least for now! <br /><br />When I review the second one we'll see if it gets you more or less interested!Nolebucgrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982966457114162971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-890529874354294988.post-44633266934054174252009-07-16T10:48:03.524-05:002009-07-16T10:48:03.524-05:00I totally agree about the acceptance, the other ma...I totally agree about the acceptance, the other main thing I got out of it was the message of deep and loyal friendships. It's wonderful to think that in the short time Zoey knew her new friends, they were there for her no matter what and she for them. <br /><br />The language is very much like a high schooler would speak (intentionally)some might find this annoying, some would find it more authentic. I thought it was sort of both, some of the slang annoyed me, but it wasn't anything I couldn't get past. <br /><br />Some of the scenes of witchcraft did freak me out a little. Which is why I never read the second book. Sometimes I think of going back and reading it (just skipping the séances). <br />The book is fun and easy to read, which is great.Hey Lady!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09625421822271850002noreply@blogger.com