tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818271631097544110.post2811531625366198480..comments2023-10-29T11:52:46.360-04:00Comments on Cheeky Reads: Book Review: My Fair Concubine by Jeannie Lin & Autographed Copy GiveawayCheeky Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03979725986564785391noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818271631097544110.post-69676630970566670002012-05-25T18:44:27.657-04:002012-05-25T18:44:27.657-04:00I would love to see more diversity in novels. One ...I would love to see more diversity in novels. One of the earliest romance novels (? not officially one, I don't think) I read was "Mara, Daughter of the Nile," set in ancient Egypt. Have to say, I would particularly like to read more novels set in China, as it's my pet geographic focus...<br /><br />I'm a bit uncomfortable just putting my email address in the comments of a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818271631097544110.post-91737126489737646622012-05-24T15:34:55.195-04:002012-05-24T15:34:55.195-04:00One of my all time favorite historicals is "T...One of my all time favorite historicals is "The Prize" by Julie Garwood. Unsure how unique the setting is but it takes place in England literally right after the Norman Conquest.<br />I would love to see greater diversity offered in my reading options as it would better reflect the world in which I live.<br />Cat<br />kitkat9000@comcast.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818271631097544110.post-13771232968931620382012-05-24T02:11:54.786-04:002012-05-24T02:11:54.786-04:00I've read unique settings in historicals. The ...I've read unique settings in historicals. The most unique setting was Egypt. I'd like to see more diversity in books.<br /><br />bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)combn100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818271631097544110.post-32160616591495555382012-05-22T23:03:25.215-04:002012-05-22T23:03:25.215-04:00I think the most unique setting I've come acro...I think the most unique setting I've come across was in Zoe Archer's Warrior - the book was set in Mongolia. I love seeing diversity in characters, there are so many different types of people in the world, it doesn't just consist of white English or Americans. I haven't yet read any of Jeannie's other books, but I'm looking forward to correcting that.<br /><br />Barbara E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10042665559975481397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818271631097544110.post-22592330144081693632012-05-22T22:38:11.603-04:002012-05-22T22:38:11.603-04:00I definitely am always seeking more diversity in m...I definitely am always seeking more diversity in my romances, in setting and characters and plot!<br /><br />penrynsdreams at gmail dot comJessicahttp://nisababepraised.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818271631097544110.post-79651026396714712852012-05-22T16:06:06.503-04:002012-05-22T16:06:06.503-04:00I haven't read any of Ms. Lin's books yet,...I haven't read any of Ms. Lin's books yet, but that's gotta change! She gets wonderful reviews, so I can't wait to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway!<br /><br />Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/RebeLovesBooks/status/205026469796253697<br /><br />rwschwarz11ATgmailDOTcomRebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521312146915448887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818271631097544110.post-67604724469394917252012-05-22T15:54:00.959-04:002012-05-22T15:54:00.959-04:00I also think it is great that this novel is not se...I also think it is great that this novel is not set in England with the ton. My favorite historical romance novels are set in the Caribbean and in Michigan, respectively.vivid13https://www.blogger.com/profile/05022563670231379211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818271631097544110.post-79901547367745705412012-05-22T15:51:34.177-04:002012-05-22T15:51:34.177-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.vivid13https://www.blogger.com/profile/05022563670231379211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818271631097544110.post-1311489661272927442012-05-22T15:36:50.794-04:002012-05-22T15:36:50.794-04:00Thanks for the great review and giveaway! I've...Thanks for the great review and giveaway! I've read Jeannie's other books and loved them. As an Asian woman, I love seeing heroines of color and that aren't set in stereotypes. Reading HR about England/cacausians is great but it's also nice to get HR set in and about other cultures.<br /><br />efender1(at)gmail(dot)comerinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905574606129534214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818271631097544110.post-6233701200109842412012-05-22T13:30:34.669-04:002012-05-22T13:30:34.669-04:00Oh, this book sounds great ! :) I love the whole ...Oh, this book sounds great ! :) I love the whole "make her into a princess from a pauper" story line. <br /><br />And I love that Harlequin will publish historicals of every flavor too.Marnee Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533816213473440342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818271631097544110.post-20495353362127068952012-05-22T11:01:05.495-04:002012-05-22T11:01:05.495-04:00Wow! A romance historical set in another country w...Wow! A romance historical set in another country with a plot that doesn't involve a heroine doing research transported to the past...sounds very interesting. I would definitely read it were I to win a copy.Anne Ivoryhttps://twitter.com/#!/RomanceAnnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818271631097544110.post-79563964380045577242012-05-22T10:35:08.666-04:002012-05-22T10:35:08.666-04:00I love Jeannie Lin's books! I don't usuall...I love Jeannie Lin's books! I don't usually read "unique settings" because that usually means France or Italy, but I *ADORE* this setting because it comes with a whole different culture and expectations! Love it! I'm so glad she has another book out!<br /><br />I've read Butterfly Swords and was immediately captivated. I was not surprised it had been a GH finalist.<br />Hellie Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933713255844695337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818271631097544110.post-81434310653934887142012-05-22T10:34:59.263-04:002012-05-22T10:34:59.263-04:00I love love love unique settings!
I've never ...I love love love unique settings!<br /><br />I've never read a traditional romance "book" set in an unique setting. But I've read plenty of manga. Bride of the Water God is one of my favorites. It's Korean and based loosely off a Korean myth (I believe); but it's incredibly beautiful.Sinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04693942923188644280noreply@blogger.com