well behaved women

You know....I tried to read Libba Bray, even after mekosuchinae warned the general public off. I found her boring, stopped after a few pages, and put the book back no the shelf. After rousing recommendations, I later looked up reviews.

Oh, boy.

meganbmoore had polite things to say, but she can be quite tolerant of certain factors--that is, unlike me she doesn't get really, really disinterested if she doesn't like character and prose--and is an analytical reader.

apintrix had a more in-depth and also less flattering review.

And then deepad not only makes me determined never to read this idiotic authors works but also points out that hey, if you don't do research you will get called out on your shit.

I don't care what kind of book you're writing. You do research. You investigate. You make an effort or it isn't quality writing, I don't give a damn whether you're writing YA, adult or children's fiction.

It's really too bad, because that title is awesome. I hear writers aren't always allowed to come up with their own titles, which explains it.

ETA: A Great And Terrible Beauty: A Busy Reader's Guide. Hee! Very nice.

Oh--and she's married to her agent, who also represents Cassandra Clare. Whoo boy.