tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post3891646007481301729..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Review: Sparks of Light - Janet B. TaylorKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-68088332493468105922017-08-03T14:47:00.161-04:002017-08-03T14:47:00.161-04:00I really liked the way she blended the history int...I really liked the way she blended the history into the story and she gave us people to root for, villains, nefarious plots, romance. It has so many things I like.Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-61166562081410466812017-08-03T12:02:18.179-04:002017-08-03T12:02:18.179-04:00I have an ARC of the first book that I haven't...I have an ARC of the first book that I haven't had a chance to read yet. It sounds like I need to move it up the pile and work it in. I love time travel so this one really appeals to me. Glad you enjoyed book 2 as much as you did.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-71532894297283055172017-08-01T18:43:32.725-04:002017-08-01T18:43:32.725-04:00I feel like she chose that time period and the tre...I feel like she chose that time period and the treatment of the mentally ill in order to illustrate how sort of savage the other time travelers were. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-23522467329750392112017-08-01T06:23:29.812-04:002017-08-01T06:23:29.812-04:00This sounds lovely -- and amid all the goodness, I...This sounds lovely -- and amid all the goodness, I am looking forward to see how the author worked in the social issues of the era and a pretty damn brilliant story! Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-76678557613668277342017-08-01T04:59:10.800-04:002017-08-01T04:59:10.800-04:00I really liked the first one, so the sequel was a ...I really liked the first one, so the sequel was a no brainer for me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-44511384759182592012017-08-01T04:58:14.653-04:002017-08-01T04:58:14.653-04:00Well, romance is my thing, and she turned it up a ...Well, romance is my thing, and she turned it up a notch. She also chose a time period, where she could challenge some social issues, such as race and mental illness, which I think offered an interesting dimension to this time travel visit. She went pretty big with the tragic event to, gave us more of Bran and Hope's "historical" backstory, and we got a big reveal as well. For me, Taylor took the story in a good direction. I was happy. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-11033821566738916812017-07-31T22:33:53.756-04:002017-07-31T22:33:53.756-04:00Oh YAY I am so excited that you loved this one!! I...Oh YAY I am so excited that you loved this one!! I am excited to read it, but I was also a little worried because I have been having the worst time with sequels this year- but you saying that the author avoided the sequel slump has me ready to dive right in! Great review!! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-84292518996267071912017-07-31T21:33:53.055-04:002017-07-31T21:33:53.055-04:00I haven't read the first one, but this sounds ...I haven't read the first one, but this sounds really great! I'm very curious - and I'm glad the sequel was a good follow up. I'll have to look into these now!<br /><br />-LaurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-91001654269417403432017-07-31T20:18:59.598-04:002017-07-31T20:18:59.598-04:00Everything I loved in the first book was so MORE i...Everything I loved in the first book was so MORE in this one. It was also cool, how their past was woven into the story. Now, things from the first book are less random, and it just made it all the more swoony too. I know in the first book, people were annoyed with Hope, but she grew, and she is almost a new person in this book, because she is happier. She is loved. I like that kind of payoff for the characters in a book. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-15877567438113726762017-07-31T20:14:36.357-04:002017-07-31T20:14:36.357-04:00There was a lot more geek-speak in the first book,...There was a lot more geek-speak in the first book, where they explained how the machine worked and what not, but there is a little in here. I was actually more happy with all the swoony stuff. I felt like there was a lot more than in the previous book. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-45376083254578103742017-07-31T20:13:35.498-04:002017-07-31T20:13:35.498-04:00Thanks for all the love. I hope you someday get to...Thanks for all the love. I hope you someday get to this book. It's a series that I am definitely enjoying. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-76030887622801934282017-07-31T20:12:22.393-04:002017-07-31T20:12:22.393-04:00I am getting chills just thinking about all the be...I am getting chills just thinking about all the beautiful romantic moments in this book. There are some really touching ones too, which come out after the "tragic event". Now I'm crying. 😭Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-60788455814132719972017-07-31T16:35:28.975-04:002017-07-31T16:35:28.975-04:00SOLD! I am completely sold on this one, Sam. You m...SOLD! I am completely sold on this one, Sam. You mentioned several aspects that were ticking all the right boxes for me: time travel, romance, swoon factor, family (in whatever form it comes in), and even Highland games?! I remember when Into the Dim came out but it seemed like it didn't make much of a splash at the time (or I was just missing any hype) but I'm definitely going to start this series.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-54958709702222246072017-07-31T15:46:58.683-04:002017-07-31T15:46:58.683-04:00I like the sound of the time travel and the scienc...I like the sound of the time travel and the science in this one. I am going to have to go back and look up Into the Dim because I don't remember seeing that one. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-25454977071503471052017-07-31T12:33:16.215-04:002017-07-31T12:33:16.215-04:00I really appreciate your visit to my blog last wee...I really appreciate your visit to my blog last week, Sam! I meant to drop by right away, but things got a little complicated....:( Well, here I am now!<br /><br />I have heard of "Into the Dim". It's one of those books that I have been wanting to get to for some time now, too. Time is the problem, of course! This sequel sounds SO GREAT!! And I LOVE that cover!!<br /><br />I really like your review style, and appreciate how well-written this review is, too! Thanks for putting this book on my radar! <3 <3 <br /><br />Last but not least, thanks for dropping by, and commenting on my CWW post!! <3 :)<br />Maria Beharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635809880830316283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-37313536583692103602017-07-31T11:57:47.907-04:002017-07-31T11:57:47.907-04:00I am a fan. I liked both time periods Taylor inclu...I am a fan. I liked both time periods Taylor included, and just the whole family vibe. Plus Tesla 😄Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-64034810419953591892017-07-31T11:07:54.590-04:002017-07-31T11:07:54.590-04:00I love when a sequel easily gets you right back in...I love when a sequel easily gets you right back into the world, even if it has been a long time since you read the previous. I need to make sure Into the Dim is on my TBR because you have me wanting to read this!Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-64078078936443792052017-07-31T08:49:38.553-04:002017-07-31T08:49:38.553-04:00I remember being super excited to read Into the Di...I remember being super excited to read Into the Dim, but it must have slipped my mind, but wow! I'm so glad the book doesn't suffer from second-book syndrome. I'll admit I struggle with time travel books sometimes, but you make such a strong case for this one! Especially with that paragraph on the romance. ;) And Tesla being on page!! I'm going to add this to my TBR! <br />Lovely review, Sam! :)Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304521473521896294noreply@blogger.com