Yun’s review of The Appeal (The Appeal, #1) > Likes and Comments
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Real bummer that this kind of turned out to be more of a drama than a mystery! Appreciate your honest review of this, Yun!
Terrific review as always! I read a couple and then the format lost its appeal for me! Looking forward to your thoughts on the others!
This was only a 2 for me! It was just too much work for me! 😂 Great review Yun! 🩷
Chantel wrote: "Real bummer that this kind of turned out to be more of a drama than a mystery! Appreciate your honest review of this, Yun!"
Thanks, Chantel! The mystery did eventually show up, but it wasn't until the last third. :)
Jayme wrote: "Terrific review as always! I read a couple and then the format lost its appeal for me! Looking forward to your thoughts on the others!"
Thanks, Jayme! Yeah I can kind of see that. It really feels like at times, the author tried to shoehorn the whole story into this format.
Holly wrote: "This was only a 2 for me! It was just too much work for me! 😂 Great review Yun! 🩷"
Thanks, Holly! Haha, I totally see where you're coming from!
Let's hope the author and the editor get better with time. Great review, Yun!
I love murders right away, not on page 200 LOL. Understandable review Yun!
Enjoyed your fabulous review, Yun, although disappointed that this wasn’t what was hoped for. On to the next!☺️
Good review, Yun!
Good review, Yun. Why have I not been getting your reviews among my Goodreads update emails for the past few months?
Canadian Jen wrote: "Let's hope the author and the editor get better with time. Great review, Yun!"
Thanks, Jen! Yep, fingers crossed!
Barbara (sad about notification changes) wrote: "I love murders right away, not on page 200 LOL. Understandable review Yun!"
Right? Thanks, Barbara! :)
TXGAL1 wrote: "Enjoyed your fabulous review, Yun, although disappointed that this wasn’t what was hoped for. On to the next!☺️"
Thanks, TXGAL1! I got some enjoyment out of it, so I can't complain too much! :)
Diane wrote: "Good review, Yun!"
Thanks, Diane!
Shannon M (Trying to get all my reviews written) wrote: "Good review, Yun. Why have I not been getting your reviews among my Goodreads update emails for the past few months?"
Thanks, Shannon! Oh no, GR is probably acting up again! I've been running into so many issues lately.
Great review, Yun! I loved The Appeal, but your critiques are valid. I will say - her other books really do emphasize the mystery/intrigue angle in a much more up front manner.
Avi wrote: "Great review, Yun! I loved The Appeal, but your critiques are valid. I will say - her other books really do emphasize the mystery/intrigue angle in a much more up front manner."
Thanks, Avi! That's what I'm hoping for, so thanks for confirming! Glad you loved this one. :)
Maureen ( Wants email notifications Restoring) wrote: "Thanks for an honest review Yun 👏"
Thanks, Maureen!
I must admit I really liked this one Yun, but you have written a very fair critical review, as a lot of what you don't like, I liked! For example, loved the small pettiness of it all crossed against the complexity of the 'investigation'.
Terrific review as always Yun!
Baba wrote: "I must admit I really liked this one Yun, but you have written a very fair critical review, as a lot of what you don't like, I liked! For example, loved the small pettiness of it all crossed agains..."
I'm glad you loved it, Baba, for some of the exact reasons I didn't. It really goes to show that what works for one reader doesn't always work for another and vice versa. :)
➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥ wrote: "Terrific review as always Yun!"
Thanks, Paulette! :)
Let's hope the author worked out the kinks in this one and has better ones ahead for you! Great review, Yun. 💗
Excellent review, Yun.. I did enjoy the epistolary format although it seemed a bit long. Her Christmas story was shorter and much more fun to read.
Kat wrote: "Let's hope the author worked out the kinks in this one and has better ones ahead for you! Great review, Yun. 💗"
Thanks, Kat! Fingers crossed! ❤️
Darla wrote: "Excellent review, Yun.. I did enjoy the epistolary format although it seemed a bit long. Her Christmas story was shorter and much more fun to read."
Thanks, Darla! Glad to know the Christmas one is more fun... I've got that on my tbr! :)
Fantastic review! 🧡 Hope you loving your current read.
The main "appeal" of this book in my eyes is the epistolary format. I'm quite curious to see how a mystery can unfold through correspondences. But maybe I should reduce my expectations considering your feedback. Thanks for the clear and honest review, Yun!
Mary Beth wrote: "Fantastic review! 🧡 Hope you loving your current read."
Thanks, Mary Beth! ❤️
Rosh ~ Back home; will catch up soon! wrote: "The main "appeal" of this book in my eyes is the epistolary format. I'm quite curious to see how a mystery can unfold through correspondences. But maybe I should reduce my expectations considering ..."
Thanks, Rosh! If you get to it, I'd be curious to see your thoughts! :)
Excellent review, Yun! I felt the same about this one!
Interesting Yun...I've witnessed a few other authors who've used this narrative approach and found it disjointed..but writing is art, and individual tastes vary..on to the next one!
Jasmine wrote: "Excellent review, Yun! I felt the same about this one!"
Thanks, Jasmine! Glad we felt the same!
Jonathan wrote: "Interesting Yun...I've witnessed a few other authors who've used this narrative approach and found it disjointed..but writing is art, and individual tastes vary..on to the next one!"
Thanks, Jonathan! Onto the next! :)
A fine review, Yun! I probably would pass as this does not seem a good candidate for audio, but who knows?
Terence M - [Quot libros, quam breve tempus!] wrote: "A fine review, Yun! I probably would pass as this does not seem a good candidate for audio, but who knows?"
Thanks, Terence! :)
Yun, I couldn’t agree more with so much of what you said about The Appeal, the epistolary format had me so excited at the start too — there’s something so fresh and engaging about piecing a story together through emails and messages. But like you, I found myself wishing the mystery would take center stage sooner. Wading through the small-town drama felt a bit much at times, and it affected the pacing for me, making it more and more difficult to stay engaged, personally.
That said, I also found the ending satisfying, and I’m curious to see if Hallett’s other books refine some of those pacing issues. It’s always interesting to watch how authors evolve from their debuts, I had no idea this was her first book, so thanks for that tidbit! Lovely review.
L. Alex A Henry wrote: "Yun, I couldn’t agree more with so much of what you said about The Appeal, the epistolary format had me so excited at the start too — there’s something so fresh and engaging about piecing a story t..."
Thanks, L.! Glad we felt the same on this one. I'm looking forward to giving the author another try or two. I find the format interesting, so maybe my issue is just with this mystery and the way it went down. If you give read another by Hallett, hope you enjoy more too! :)
I get why you're frustrated with this book. Well-written review, as always!
Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "I get why you're frustrated with this book. Well-written review, as always!"
Thanks, PP!
Glad it picked up somewhat and you did enjoy some of it. Nice review Yun 😊
Tina wrote: "Glad it picked up somewhat and you did enjoy some of it. Nice review Yun 😊"
Thanks, Tina! ❤️
I felt VERY similarly on this one, Yun. Great review! I did love
though and also enjoyed
. I look forward to you continuing with her work, so I can see if your opinions on her progression track with mine! xx
Lisa wrote: "I've had the same experience."
Glad it's not just me!
megs_bookrack wrote: "I felt VERY similarly on this one, Yun. Great review! I did love though and also enjoyed . I loo..."
Thanks, Megs! Glad to know you felt similarly on this one, but loved some of her others. I look forward to them! :)
Awesome review, Yun. I have no idea why I have this book on my wishlist! I can't remember why I put it there. I don't think I'm going to enjoy it 😣 I just don't like reading long, tedious paragraphs of investigation findings!
Constantine wrote: "Awesome review, Yun. I have no idea why I have this book on my wishlist! I can't remember why I put it there. I don't think I'm going to enjoy it 😣 I just don't like reading long, tedious paragraph..."
Thanks, Constantine! Ha, if you're not a fan of overly long investigation findings, this probably isn't for you. ;)
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Terrific review as always! I read a couple and then the format lost its appeal for me! Looking forward to your thoughts on the others!
This was only a 2 for me! It was just too much work for me! 😂 Great review Yun! 🩷
Chantel wrote: "Real bummer that this kind of turned out to be more of a drama than a mystery! Appreciate your honest review of this, Yun!"Thanks, Chantel! The mystery did eventually show up, but it wasn't until the last third. :)
Jayme wrote: "Terrific review as always! I read a couple and then the format lost its appeal for me! Looking forward to your thoughts on the others!"Thanks, Jayme! Yeah I can kind of see that. It really feels like at times, the author tried to shoehorn the whole story into this format.
Holly wrote: "This was only a 2 for me! It was just too much work for me! 😂 Great review Yun! 🩷"Thanks, Holly! Haha, I totally see where you're coming from!
Let's hope the author and the editor get better with time. Great review, Yun!
I love murders right away, not on page 200 LOL. Understandable review Yun!
Enjoyed your fabulous review, Yun, although disappointed that this wasn’t what was hoped for. On to the next!☺️
Good review, Yun!
Good review, Yun. Why have I not been getting your reviews among my Goodreads update emails for the past few months?
Canadian Jen wrote: "Let's hope the author and the editor get better with time. Great review, Yun!"Thanks, Jen! Yep, fingers crossed!
Barbara (sad about notification changes) wrote: "I love murders right away, not on page 200 LOL. Understandable review Yun!"Right? Thanks, Barbara! :)
TXGAL1 wrote: "Enjoyed your fabulous review, Yun, although disappointed that this wasn’t what was hoped for. On to the next!☺️"Thanks, TXGAL1! I got some enjoyment out of it, so I can't complain too much! :)
Diane wrote: "Good review, Yun!"Thanks, Diane!
Shannon M (Trying to get all my reviews written) wrote: "Good review, Yun. Why have I not been getting your reviews among my Goodreads update emails for the past few months?"Thanks, Shannon! Oh no, GR is probably acting up again! I've been running into so many issues lately.
Great review, Yun! I loved The Appeal, but your critiques are valid. I will say - her other books really do emphasize the mystery/intrigue angle in a much more up front manner.
Avi wrote: "Great review, Yun! I loved The Appeal, but your critiques are valid. I will say - her other books really do emphasize the mystery/intrigue angle in a much more up front manner."Thanks, Avi! That's what I'm hoping for, so thanks for confirming! Glad you loved this one. :)
Maureen ( Wants email notifications Restoring) wrote: "Thanks for an honest review Yun 👏"Thanks, Maureen!
I must admit I really liked this one Yun, but you have written a very fair critical review, as a lot of what you don't like, I liked! For example, loved the small pettiness of it all crossed against the complexity of the 'investigation'.
Terrific review as always Yun!
Baba wrote: "I must admit I really liked this one Yun, but you have written a very fair critical review, as a lot of what you don't like, I liked! For example, loved the small pettiness of it all crossed agains..."I'm glad you loved it, Baba, for some of the exact reasons I didn't. It really goes to show that what works for one reader doesn't always work for another and vice versa. :)
➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas❥ wrote: "Terrific review as always Yun!"Thanks, Paulette! :)
Let's hope the author worked out the kinks in this one and has better ones ahead for you! Great review, Yun. 💗
Excellent review, Yun.. I did enjoy the epistolary format although it seemed a bit long. Her Christmas story was shorter and much more fun to read.
Kat wrote: "Let's hope the author worked out the kinks in this one and has better ones ahead for you! Great review, Yun. 💗"Thanks, Kat! Fingers crossed! ❤️
Darla wrote: "Excellent review, Yun.. I did enjoy the epistolary format although it seemed a bit long. Her Christmas story was shorter and much more fun to read."Thanks, Darla! Glad to know the Christmas one is more fun... I've got that on my tbr! :)
Fantastic review! 🧡 Hope you loving your current read.
The main "appeal" of this book in my eyes is the epistolary format. I'm quite curious to see how a mystery can unfold through correspondences. But maybe I should reduce my expectations considering your feedback. Thanks for the clear and honest review, Yun!
Mary Beth wrote: "Fantastic review! 🧡 Hope you loving your current read."Thanks, Mary Beth! ❤️
Rosh ~ Back home; will catch up soon! wrote: "The main "appeal" of this book in my eyes is the epistolary format. I'm quite curious to see how a mystery can unfold through correspondences. But maybe I should reduce my expectations considering ..."Thanks, Rosh! If you get to it, I'd be curious to see your thoughts! :)
Excellent review, Yun! I felt the same about this one!
Interesting Yun...I've witnessed a few other authors who've used this narrative approach and found it disjointed..but writing is art, and individual tastes vary..on to the next one!
Jasmine wrote: "Excellent review, Yun! I felt the same about this one!"Thanks, Jasmine! Glad we felt the same!
Jonathan wrote: "Interesting Yun...I've witnessed a few other authors who've used this narrative approach and found it disjointed..but writing is art, and individual tastes vary..on to the next one!"Thanks, Jonathan! Onto the next! :)
A fine review, Yun! I probably would pass as this does not seem a good candidate for audio, but who knows?
Terence M - [Quot libros, quam breve tempus!] wrote: "A fine review, Yun! I probably would pass as this does not seem a good candidate for audio, but who knows?"Thanks, Terence! :)
Yun, I couldn’t agree more with so much of what you said about The Appeal, the epistolary format had me so excited at the start too — there’s something so fresh and engaging about piecing a story together through emails and messages. But like you, I found myself wishing the mystery would take center stage sooner. Wading through the small-town drama felt a bit much at times, and it affected the pacing for me, making it more and more difficult to stay engaged, personally. That said, I also found the ending satisfying, and I’m curious to see if Hallett’s other books refine some of those pacing issues. It’s always interesting to watch how authors evolve from their debuts, I had no idea this was her first book, so thanks for that tidbit! Lovely review.
L. Alex A Henry wrote: "Yun, I couldn’t agree more with so much of what you said about The Appeal, the epistolary format had me so excited at the start too — there’s something so fresh and engaging about piecing a story t..."Thanks, L.! Glad we felt the same on this one. I'm looking forward to giving the author another try or two. I find the format interesting, so maybe my issue is just with this mystery and the way it went down. If you give read another by Hallett, hope you enjoy more too! :)
I get why you're frustrated with this book. Well-written review, as always!
Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "I get why you're frustrated with this book. Well-written review, as always!"Thanks, PP!
Glad it picked up somewhat and you did enjoy some of it. Nice review Yun 😊
Tina wrote: "Glad it picked up somewhat and you did enjoy some of it. Nice review Yun 😊"Thanks, Tina! ❤️
I felt VERY similarly on this one, Yun. Great review! I did love
though and also enjoyed
. I look forward to you continuing with her work, so I can see if your opinions on her progression track with mine! xx
Lisa wrote: "I've had the same experience."Glad it's not just me!
megs_bookrack wrote: "I felt VERY similarly on this one, Yun. Great review! I did love though and also enjoyed . I loo..."Thanks, Megs! Glad to know you felt similarly on this one, but loved some of her others. I look forward to them! :)
Awesome review, Yun. I have no idea why I have this book on my wishlist! I can't remember why I put it there. I don't think I'm going to enjoy it 😣 I just don't like reading long, tedious paragraphs of investigation findings!
Constantine wrote: "Awesome review, Yun. I have no idea why I have this book on my wishlist! I can't remember why I put it there. I don't think I'm going to enjoy it 😣 I just don't like reading long, tedious paragraph..."Thanks, Constantine! Ha, if you're not a fan of overly long investigation findings, this probably isn't for you. ;)