tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post3819342080369252968..comments2024-03-19T07:41:57.629-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: Review: 2015 5 Star Reads: Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda, Challenger Deep, Lies We Tell OurselvesKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-8871273978127632682015-08-01T10:59:02.528-04:002015-08-01T10:59:02.528-04:00You know I loved Simon :) and I also enjoyed Lies ...You know I loved Simon :) and I also enjoyed Lies We Tell Ourselves. I agree it was a tough read, but really worthwhile.<br />I didn't request Challenger Deep, but I've now read a few really positive reviews (and of course I read the spoiler). I'd definitely like to try it!<br /><a href="http://jenryland.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Jen @ YA Romantics</a><br /><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-16618816533582817992015-07-30T18:42:31.162-04:002015-07-30T18:42:31.162-04:00These all sound intense!! Glad you were able to fi...These all sound intense!! Glad you were able to find so many books that you really loved!!!!Carrie at In the Hammock Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496016097652195216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-86837518471502575002015-07-29T00:16:27.517-04:002015-07-29T00:16:27.517-04:00Challenger Deep isn't for me but I'd give ...Challenger Deep isn't for me but I'd give the other two a try. Lies We Tell Ourselves in particular sounds like it's right kind of quirky for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11113033902410883148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-19938191522701075352015-07-28T11:17:14.879-04:002015-07-28T11:17:14.879-04:00Wow...I don't often read issue books but Chall...Wow...I don't often read issue books but Challenger Deep really sounds worth the read.Melissas Eclectic Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954443867000135343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-35532129594855374842015-07-28T10:04:48.838-04:002015-07-28T10:04:48.838-04:00The sweet and slow building romance in Simon sound...The sweet and slow building romance in Simon sounds wonderfulbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-20085554155409216022015-07-27T20:31:10.111-04:002015-07-27T20:31:10.111-04:00I love stories that surprise a 5-star rating out o...I love stories that surprise a 5-star rating out of us! (It's been a rare thing for me this year, for some reason.) Plus, all of these books are different than what I normally read, which is always a good thing. Stretching boundaries and all!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-49686241157169338012015-07-27T17:49:41.490-04:002015-07-27T17:49:41.490-04:00They didn't feel short lolThey didn't feel short lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-47773325774091550412015-07-27T17:49:11.428-04:002015-07-27T17:49:11.428-04:00My husband and I disagree on the 5 star thing. He ...My husband and I disagree on the 5 star thing. He says no book can ever be perfect so he never gives 5 stars. I agree with no book being perfect but if I finish a book and it's all I can talk about, or I keep thinking about the characters, or I'm twirling around for days with happiness - then it's 5 stars to me. <br /><br />P.S. This post was so long that I was living in fear, all weekend, that blogger would eat it. At least I have a draft of it elsewhere. Lesson learned.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-54445240335342911452015-07-27T17:48:46.896-04:002015-07-27T17:48:46.896-04:00It was. I think you would love both Simon and CD. ...It was. I think you would love both Simon and CD. Both are really unique and well done. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-83480562730066267932015-07-27T17:48:03.703-04:002015-07-27T17:48:03.703-04:00It's a really interesting way of explaining me...It's a really interesting way of explaining mental illness, that seems hit or miss with readers, but it is definitely well researched and given the weight it deserves. <br /><br />Lies We Tell Ourselves was so hard to read at times but really, really good. And sadly relevant.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-54012181925322828432015-07-27T17:38:09.718-04:002015-07-27T17:38:09.718-04:00I'm glad that Challenger Deep was well done. T...I'm glad that Challenger Deep was well done. The last couple I read that had mental illness (and was YA) both didn't seem well researched. I really want to read Lies We Tell Ourselves. Yours is one of several I've read that really enjoyed this one and made them think.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-40031804857771259742015-07-27T16:29:01.644-04:002015-07-27T16:29:01.644-04:00Nice short ones :)Nice short ones :)Blodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-12320210385223985292015-07-27T14:45:04.965-04:002015-07-27T14:45:04.965-04:00Great reviews. I really want to read Simon and Cha...Great reviews. I really want to read Simon and Challenger Deep. I've read great reviews on those, and they both focus on topics I love. As for Lies We Tell Ourselves, I read that this past year and I really loved it. It's a very powerful novel.<br /><br />-LaurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-27254816030383402502015-07-27T11:45:36.131-04:002015-07-27T11:45:36.131-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-59740423229565017852015-07-27T10:52:12.712-04:002015-07-27T10:52:12.712-04:00...And now go ahead and eat my comment or place it......And now go ahead and eat my comment or place it elsewhere, you evil Blogger ;P.Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-27165864434574136432015-07-27T10:51:17.188-04:002015-07-27T10:51:17.188-04:00Quote:
"It’s not that these books were perfec...Quote:<br />"It’s not that these books were perfect (all three had very minor issues) but that they made me feel".<br /><br />That's exactly why I give most of my 5 star ratings. At the end of the day, I doubt that any book can be deemed "perfect", but as long as it strikes a huge chord in you, that's it...<br /><br />BTW - I have to say that - 5 stars to your reviews...especially N°3! :)Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-6990464456127037172015-07-27T08:16:25.935-04:002015-07-27T08:16:25.935-04:00Challenger Deep is - challenging so stick with it ...Challenger Deep is - challenging so stick with it if you give it a try.<br /><br />Yeah - the romance wasn't the strongest part of Lies. It added another element which I liked but I wasn't as won over by Linda as Sarah was. I just could not see what she saw in her other than the initial attraction based on looks. It would have been better as adversaries only but I guess since it wasn't overwhelming to the plot, I was ok with it. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-44284789595162994722015-07-27T08:09:30.199-04:002015-07-27T08:09:30.199-04:00I really want to read Simon, I've heard nothin...I really want to read Simon, I've heard nothing but positives for that book! <br /><br />Challenger Deep sounds like a book I need to prepare myself for, but it is on my list of things to read eventually.<br /><br />I can't t you how many times I had to stop reading Lies We Tell Ourselves because I couldn't sstop crying. I loved everything but the romance in this one.Amber Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671652212967695538noreply@blogger.com