tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post8199175419819380953..comments2023-06-10T22:42:19.087+10:00Comments on Australasian Christian Writers: Book Review: Integrate by Adele JonesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-29887572682185659682014-08-28T21:16:59.933+10:002014-08-28T21:16:59.933+10:00Eight plus as YA? Wow! I pitch what I consider YA ...Eight plus as YA? Wow! I pitch what I consider YA writing at a target audience of 15-25+. (I say 25+ because I quite enjoy reading some of the YA offerings out there - and have heard others who are ... er ... 'plus' say the same. ;-) )Adele Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413445554710215786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-36455622417412267202014-08-28T21:12:16.672+10:002014-08-28T21:12:16.672+10:00Thanks, Andrea (and Annie :) ). I'll certainly...Thanks, Andrea (and Annie :) ). I'll certainly let you know when the historical fiction is available.Adele Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413445554710215786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-29797903288326427922014-08-22T23:23:01.998+10:002014-08-22T23:23:01.998+10:00Will let you know. So far they think the blurb sou...Will let you know. So far they think the blurb sounds intriguing :)Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-82647158687765728562014-08-22T11:19:17.935+10:002014-08-22T11:19:17.935+10:00Annie, excellent review! This isn't a genre I&...Annie, excellent review! This isn't a genre I'd normally read, but the story premise is intriguing. Thanks for sharing your insightful thoughts.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-23732825889844935852014-08-22T10:47:39.642+10:002014-08-22T10:47:39.642+10:00Agreed - what's not to like?Agreed - what's not to like?Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264631051671432037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-73273396066191285782014-08-22T10:47:12.856+10:002014-08-22T10:47:12.856+10:00Glad you enjoyed it, Adele!Glad you enjoyed it, Adele!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264631051671432037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-8639404739837776882014-08-22T10:46:42.033+10:002014-08-22T10:46:42.033+10:00Ouch, Dale! YA tends to slip in Australia down to ...Ouch, Dale! YA tends to slip in Australia down to the Older Primary readers bracket, but that's quite ridiculous! (I know because I kept getting pulled up by some librarians in the US on 10-12 yo age group that they classed as YA.) I would say <i>Integrate</i> can be read by better readers of 12 and up, though it's more targeted to 15+Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264631051671432037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-5759267622273761462014-08-22T10:42:59.642+10:002014-08-22T10:42:59.642+10:00It's a contemporary thriller, Rita. Science fi...It's a contemporary thriller, Rita. Science fiction is minimal.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264631051671432037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-60957482845530929782014-08-22T09:30:15.186+10:002014-08-22T09:30:15.186+10:00Thanks for the great review, Annie. You said YA as...Thanks for the great review, Annie. You said YA as target audience, but what age are we talking about here as YA to some is later teens and others 12+. Recently I had someone call a book YA and suitable for 8 plus. Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-75467671092765685502014-08-22T09:28:53.749+10:002014-08-22T09:28:53.749+10:00I really enjoyed 'Integrate' too. Part of ...I really enjoyed 'Integrate' too. Part of its charm is being familiar with the setting - I get quite excited when that happens! Great storyline and characters - what's not to like? Looking forward to reading your historical when it comes out next month, Adele. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449342827457837314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-15295378541232816822014-08-21T21:57:23.974+10:002014-08-21T21:57:23.974+10:00Hi Paula, I'd love to hear their feedback, esp...Hi Paula, I'd love to hear their feedback, especially being in the YA demographic. 'Great' is certainly a perception that can vary across the ages - that being the target audience in this instance. :)Adele Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413445554710215786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-25701321996380503612014-08-21T21:45:30.814+10:002014-08-21T21:45:30.814+10:00What a positive review, Annie. Thank you! Had to s...What a positive review, Annie. Thank you! Had to smile when you referenced the familiarity of the Brisbane setting. I dragged my family along to walk Blaine's steps (multiple times) in the name of 'living the experience'. They are QUITE familiar! (Perhaps a little too much so.) But I'm relieved you didn't name that other location. We can't have a 'need to kill' anyone just yet - I'll save that for the next book. :)Adele Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413445554710215786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-64391010862262026622014-08-21T16:10:12.237+10:002014-08-21T16:10:12.237+10:00Thanks for the review Annie. It sounds like a grea...Thanks for the review Annie. It sounds like a great book so maybe I need to bump it up on my to-read list. <br /><br />I agree about not revealing too much of the story in a book review (unless clearly warned that it contains spoilers) as knowing too much of the plot ahead of time can ruin the enjoyment of reading. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-62180464938404616222014-08-21T14:31:46.643+10:002014-08-21T14:31:46.643+10:00Shades of David drooling to trick his enemies. Is ...Shades of David drooling to trick his enemies. Is this a speculative genre, Annie, or a thriller with a bit of Sci-Fi? I'm thinking about my nephew.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-15754295189007513142014-08-21T10:08:09.585+10:002014-08-21T10:08:09.585+10:00Hi Paula - I'd be very interested to see what ...Hi Paula - I'd be very interested to see what your boys and girl think. They are closer to the target age group and it's always fascinating to see whether what we adults think is great works for the intended audience.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264631051671432037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-84592876861732355282014-08-21T10:06:33.024+10:002014-08-21T10:06:33.024+10:00I'm sure you'll enjoy it, Michelle. Though...I'm sure you'll enjoy it, Michelle. Though it's very different to yours.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264631051671432037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-80389189810746996742014-08-21T10:05:52.932+10:002014-08-21T10:05:52.932+10:00Hi Rhonda - I'm conscious of some complaints I...Hi Rhonda - I'm conscious of some complaints I've received lately that reviewers tend to tell too much of the story. While the complaints weren't directed at me personally - but some reviewers I respect - still I've continued to see lots of discussion about it. So I have pulled back on the story-reveal and tried to think of ways to whet the readers' appetites!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264631051671432037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-33122451250235342602014-08-21T10:02:26.597+10:002014-08-21T10:02:26.597+10:00Hi Annie,
I've just finished reading this book...Hi Annie,<br />I've just finished reading this book. I agree that it's exciting with a 'race against the clock' quality, and Blaine's gene therapy is fascinating. I've given it to my husband to read, and then we'll probably pass it along to our boys and girl. I'm just familiar enough with Brisbane, from visits, to recognise many of the city landmarks in the story, which I thought was fun.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-78496842402383911102014-08-21T10:02:13.233+10:002014-08-21T10:02:13.233+10:00Yes, Nola - I liked the lack of preachiness about ...Yes, Nola - I liked the lack of preachiness about it. I felt it was at a 'real' level for the target age group. Thinking a bit about God and wondering... but still unsure.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02264631051671432037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-81289227006653296962014-08-21T09:37:40.767+10:002014-08-21T09:37:40.767+10:00A real tease of a review! Thanks Anne.A real tease of a review! Thanks Anne.Rhonda Pooley - Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267933289137123263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-8685597267694786352014-08-21T07:48:34.227+10:002014-08-21T07:48:34.227+10:00Sounds great. Cant wait to read this one, thanks f...Sounds great. Cant wait to read this one, thanks for the review Annie. Xx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-14095399596431411862014-08-21T07:33:26.881+10:002014-08-21T07:33:26.881+10:00Great review Annie. I really loved this book too ...Great review Annie. I really loved this book too and agree with everything you've said. With so many darker YA novels on the market, it was great to see one that was more hopeful. I liked the fast-moving action and suspense, with a touch of romance (a few Aww moment). But I especially liked the value of life theme that permeated the novel, without being preachy at all. It raises interesting ethical questions. If Blaine hadn't been cured, or if the treatment was no longer available and he reverted back to his previous state, would he still be of value? Well worth the read.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.com