tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post2669469128788181316..comments2024-03-25T08:48:33.592-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Book Addict: Book Review: Empire Girls by Suzanne Hayes and Loretta NyhanChristina / Book Addicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-25819020986884028102014-07-10T07:20:55.256-04:002014-07-10T07:20:55.256-04:00At first I couldn't stand Ivy and then Rose an...At first I couldn't stand Ivy and then Rose annoyed me sometimes with her attitude too but I liked how the book explored family relationships and I loved the setting. I agree that the mystery is really what makes it interesting. I always am a sucker for secrets and historical fiction. Great review!Christina Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756342293865115352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-70682503127730577892014-07-07T16:07:37.931-04:002014-07-07T16:07:37.931-04:00Yes, even though Rose and Ivy weren't my favor...Yes, even though Rose and Ivy weren't my favorite protagonists, I still really enjoyed the story and was invested. Thanks for dropping by, Jenny!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-75186536926364441612014-07-07T16:07:08.648-04:002014-07-07T16:07:08.648-04:00Yes, the setting was awesome. You should definitel...Yes, the setting was awesome. You should definitely read this one, Nina. I think you would like it. Thanks for visiting!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-77695209202089945032014-07-07T12:53:32.390-04:002014-07-07T12:53:32.390-04:00I'm glad the mystery element regarding Asher k...I'm glad the mystery element regarding Asher kept you interested in the story even when a connection to Rose and Ivy didn't really form. It's always tricky for me when I don't feel that emotional involvement with the characters, but it's nice when another facet of the story really shines to keep the book from falling flat. Glad you enjoyed this one overall Christina!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-30273520829900581752014-07-07T08:10:19.414-04:002014-07-07T08:10:19.414-04:00I haven't read a historical fiction book for a...I haven't read a historical fiction book for a long while now and I must say Empire Girls sounds really great. From time to time I like a good mystery and the setting is New York! Hello! New York, that's just one thing that stands out for me and grabs my attention. Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698452908549878264noreply@blogger.com