Disappointment...

(This was just too cute not to add to this post.)  

Now that I am writing a book I am finding I am more critical of the books I read.  I don't like being critical, but I can't help it.  With being critical, disappointment has also become a factor.  I now see the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful in a whole different light.  


Recently I started a series, there were currently 3 books out when I started, and the last one was coming out just a few months after I read those first three.  I cruised through the three, I enjoyed them immensely.  In fact, I was counting down the days until the next book came out.  Thanks to Winnie, I was able to get the book as soon as it came out.  It took me a day to read this book.  Here are some of my thoughts I had during and after I read this book:


-The author did her research and/or knows her stuff.


-Being the final book in the series, it was action packed and there was never a dull moment.


-The protagonist had a successful transitional arc throughout the series, and especially in the final book.


-Mythology was greatly involved, and it was interesting learning about it, but at times I was overwhelmed with the information.  It seems there were times the information was thrown at me like a hurricane suddenly appeared before me, no slight breeze, or light wind storm to warn me.


-There was a love story involved, in fact it pretty much drove the previous books, but it took a back seat in the final book.  That was very disappointing.  


-Speaking of the love story, there was the traditional love triangle in the series.  That being said the reader knew pretty early on in this book who she really loved, but there was never a time for that to truly be established until the end, and not in a way that pleased me.


-I have a crush on one of the characters, have had one since he was introduced in book 2.  In fact I have named my imaginary son after him.  


-Because of my tiny crush, I felt he needed way more presence in that last book.  He was there, but then he wasn't really there.  Now I know he wasn't the protagonist, but hello, if I love him he needs to be more present!


-I am REALLY hoping that I live up to all the expectations I am giving myself for my book.  Will I ever be fully satisfied with my story?  Will I be so critical of my own work that I disappoint myself and never finish?


-This was an excellent series, if you like the genre, and the final book was brilliantly written. Why, oh why, do I still end up disappointed?!?!?!?!


(Incase you are squirming with need to know what book(s) I am taking about I will do a post on a real review of the book soon. )

Book: THE NIGHT CIRCUS

Sometimes you read a book that will rock your world and it seems you can never forget about it.  This book did just that to me.  I have a passion for reading and I have read a large amount of books, but this book filled my soul with joy and delight which radiated throughout my mind and body.  As a writer, I feel a need to aspire to resemble that kind of feeling in my future readers.  


Good ole' Winifred and I had the privilege of reading this together. I shall now attempt to make a description of the book so you will get a better idea of it.

Let's celebrate MAGIC! If you read THE NIGHT CIRCUS by Erin Morgenstern you will find that magic is the dominate trait of the book.  This type of magic is very mystical and illusion driven.  It will take you to a whole other dimension. 


There are many characters present, but as the plot moves on you find they are all secondary to the circus itself.  If you were to ask me, the actual circus is the main attraction of this story.  There is a love story, but it is secondary to the circus.  


This book makes your senses come alive. The writing is so beautifully done, that you are able to see and feel what is being described.  When a character walks through an ice garden you feel like you are right there with them.


Now I really need to go work on making my red scarf.  You let me know if you need a red accessory also!