tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post5486740792115552486..comments2024-03-28T12:11:42.691-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: monday minisKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-14888388125109291252018-06-18T17:44:31.248-04:002018-06-18T17:44:31.248-04:00Feels Like Summer looks like a fun one :) Feels Like Summer looks like a fun one :) Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-8983714142636416762018-06-17T08:27:42.458-04:002018-06-17T08:27:42.458-04:00I looked up TACOA on GR, and reviewers mainly comp...I looked up TACOA on GR, and reviewers mainly complain about the amount of the strange colour metaphors...someone quoted a few of them, and they were, indeed, strange...didn't they bother you? would you say the prose is...purple? 😉 Because I'm on the fence about this one...Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-54325857681736477392018-06-12T10:28:09.579-04:002018-06-12T10:28:09.579-04:00I’m so with you on the HEA’s. I kinda demand them....I’m so with you on the HEA’s. I kinda demand them. :) I loathe open endings or bittersweet endings. Nope, bring on the happy ever after! I’m hearing phenomenal things about The Astonishing Color of After but me and magical realism are not friends. I’m glad it wasn’t a real stumbling block for you in this case.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-41544831067246061422018-06-12T10:13:51.588-04:002018-06-12T10:13:51.588-04:00Oh looks like you found some good ones. I need to ...Oh looks like you found some good ones. I need to check these out. I think magical realism is something I need right now. Ah heck you have me curious about all of them. The library is going to get a workout... :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-60173831871006305272018-06-12T09:41:33.993-04:002018-06-12T09:41:33.993-04:00I REALLY need to read The Astonishing Color of Aft...I REALLY need to read The Astonishing Color of After! Magical realism usually works for me too, and to be able to use that to discuss mental illness is interesting. So glad you loved it, Karen! ♥<br /><br />- Aimee @ <a href="http://aimeealways.com" rel="nofollow">Aimee, Always</a>Aimee (Aimee, Always)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12987337914677408281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-13378092281140683462018-06-12T09:30:53.876-04:002018-06-12T09:30:53.876-04:00You would love From the Ashes Lauren!!
It's M...You would love From the Ashes Lauren!!<br /><br />It's M/M romance with a comic book vibeKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-4132551498856420262018-06-12T09:30:15.441-04:002018-06-12T09:30:15.441-04:00That was a fun, swoony one despite Jett's figh...That was a fun, swoony one despite Jett's fighting tooth and nail. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-42414915134072636422018-06-12T09:29:47.533-04:002018-06-12T09:29:47.533-04:00I get the reality of open or bittersweet endings b...I get the reality of open or bittersweet endings but they make me sad and I literally worry about the characters and wonder what happened. For WEEKS. It stresses me out lol Ridiculous, I know, but that's how I get so it's not a great experience for me. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-81673784844811133872018-06-12T09:28:21.182-04:002018-06-12T09:28:21.182-04:00Thanks for stopping by!
What photos are you askin...Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />What photos are you asking about? The covers are just from Goodreads but the sidebar/insatgram book photos are taken with my phone - a Galaxy 8Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-7160583360915271682018-06-12T09:26:01.924-04:002018-06-12T09:26:01.924-04:00Feels Like Summer is the most traditional - romanc...Feels Like Summer is the most traditional - romancey of the group and you might like that one.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-81638716067790189222018-06-12T09:25:12.800-04:002018-06-12T09:25:12.800-04:00That first one IS confusing. Even after I finished...That first one IS confusing. Even after I finished it I wasn't exactly sure what happened.<br /><br />I kind of hated it when I went to bed but woke up - read the end again and kind of love it now lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-68594119656721805102018-06-12T09:23:58.946-04:002018-06-12T09:23:58.946-04:00It was a pretty cool story. Not what I was expecti...It was a pretty cool story. Not what I was expecting.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-51176835806640082912018-06-12T09:23:40.971-04:002018-06-12T09:23:40.971-04:00I need solidly happy lolI need solidly happy lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-40301146415770351012018-06-12T09:23:27.466-04:002018-06-12T09:23:27.466-04:00Not your cup of tea lolNot your cup of tea lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-6670850519493846142018-06-12T09:23:09.174-04:002018-06-12T09:23:09.174-04:00It's about suicide and mental illness. I thou...It's about suicide and mental illness. I thought it was handled well and not romanticized. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-65115601045365025372018-06-12T07:47:19.538-04:002018-06-12T07:47:19.538-04:00I've never heard of From the Ashes but it soun...I've never heard of From the Ashes but it sounds so fascinating! I'm glad you liked it - and hopefully a sequel will come out at some point! I've heard mostly good things about The Astonishing Color of After too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on all of these!!<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-39832146127100202112018-06-12T05:24:39.089-04:002018-06-12T05:24:39.089-04:00I love the sound of Feels Like Summer! It's on...I love the sound of Feels Like Summer! It's on KU too so I'm adding that to the summer reading list. :)Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-75446355179453703102018-06-12T04:21:43.838-04:002018-06-12T04:21:43.838-04:00I tend to like HEA's too, realistic or not. :)...I tend to like HEA's too, realistic or not. :) Although bittersweet endings or less happy ones can be okay too if it works for the book I guess. Feels Like Summer sounds good! And The Astonishing Color of After sounds good too- I don't usually do magical realism, but being a fantasy fan I'm not totally opposed to it- glad it had such good mental health rep!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-85507331605066364252018-06-12T01:53:04.528-04:002018-06-12T01:53:04.528-04:00Gosh these book cover look gorgeous, you sure have...Gosh these book cover look gorgeous, you sure have an eye out for good-looking books. Great review! This is my first time on your and it's beautiful! <br /><br />Did you take those pictures yourself (and is that ipad?) They look so good! I'm so jealous, I can never take photos as good as a those for my blog.<br /><br />Anne @ The Reading Lifehttp://anneclarence.wixsite.com/thereadinglife/single-post/2018/06/12/ARC-Review-Ignite-the-Stars-by-Maura-Milanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-55620061210465025392018-06-11T23:07:51.929-04:002018-06-11T23:07:51.929-04:00What interesting choices this week. I have to say ...What interesting choices this week. I have to say that they all kind of intrigue me just based on what you have to say about them. I just don't know if I would read all of them. Lol.Adria's Musings https://www.blogger.com/profile/04826820296367774728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-17032251439773645472018-06-11T19:07:09.226-04:002018-06-11T19:07:09.226-04:00I always love to read your book reviews, and I fin...I always love to read your book reviews, and I find so many new ones I've never heard of before! I'm super intrigued by your first review, though I'm confused, too. Lol, I don't remember the last time I read a book where I couldn't decide if I loved it or hated it, but I think that makes it part of the fun. I might have to check it out, for sheer curiosity. <br /><br />And Feels Like Summer sounds the perfect beach read :) Thanks for sharing!mypixiebloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09135461083810124483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-24388961276746123682018-06-11T15:24:37.608-04:002018-06-11T15:24:37.608-04:00From the Ashes caught my attention just now, thank...From the Ashes caught my attention just now, thanks!!LilyElementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04791827655749184355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-9288070369828082052018-06-11T14:19:56.567-04:002018-06-11T14:19:56.567-04:00yes please give me unrealistic!!! I neeeed thatyes please give me unrealistic!!! I neeeed thatBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-53383354459888228682018-06-11T13:39:38.721-04:002018-06-11T13:39:38.721-04:00From the Ashes is the only one that sounds half wa...From the Ashes is the only one that sounds half way ok to me. I'm not sure I would enjoy the others.Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-45088963098581568582018-06-11T13:35:34.137-04:002018-06-11T13:35:34.137-04:00The Astonishing Color of After sounds interesting....The Astonishing Color of After sounds interesting. I like magical realism and I'm always interested in books about mental illness.Jenni Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403700912436098391noreply@blogger.com