tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post4827399840676232232..comments2024-03-18T19:09:05.766-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: book spotlight & review: abroad by liz jacobsKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-15540024359636941962017-07-02T22:40:53.916-04:002017-07-02T22:40:53.916-04:00This sounds really intriguing! It's been ages ...This sounds really intriguing! It's been ages since I've read a good NA, and even longer since I read a queer NA book so I'm thinking I may have to take the plunge with this one. I love the sound of Nick and Dex's relationship.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345874849864173182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-53438723615073854402017-07-01T20:20:54.833-04:002017-07-01T20:20:54.833-04:00Awesome review, as always, my friend. Glad that yo...Awesome review, as always, my friend. Glad that you enjoyed it. :)Geybie's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11108872073109860151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-2737629715533882322017-06-30T12:11:08.542-04:002017-06-30T12:11:08.542-04:00This is the first review I have seen for this book...This is the first review I have seen for this book, and I'm glad to see that you enjoyed it. I am hoping to fit this one in at some point.<br /><br />Great review.Angie Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07249381298879375473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-72402255941418474892017-06-30T11:12:46.645-04:002017-06-30T11:12:46.645-04:00Glad you found one you really enjoyed!Glad you found one you really enjoyed!Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-82437715312164112392017-06-29T22:35:32.985-04:002017-06-29T22:35:32.985-04:00So has NA evolved from its erotic slant? The popul...So has NA evolved from its erotic slant? The popularity of the genre has mellowed down. That said, the gnere is also a trailblazer I hope they use the platform more to push social issues like thisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07921678042033544000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-37172943503187887012017-06-29T20:31:50.152-04:002017-06-29T20:31:50.152-04:00I am happy that you enjoyed it. It does sound inte...I am happy that you enjoyed it. It does sound interesting, but I don't it would be for me.Nadene @Ttly Addicted 2 Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17963001478752654161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-15492455275464825442017-06-29T16:48:32.571-04:002017-06-29T16:48:32.571-04:00I have been steering away from NA for so long, I a...I have been steering away from NA for so long, I am afraid to try it again. This however definitely sounds different from the typical worn out NA tropes. I do like the diversity of the characters and that this is a LGBQT book. Sounds interesting. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-92088080308344068192017-06-29T14:23:25.716-04:002017-06-29T14:23:25.716-04:00Thanks for stopping by!Thanks for stopping by!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-30767734919054790892017-06-29T14:23:08.224-04:002017-06-29T14:23:08.224-04:00Agree Lauren! I think you would like this one.Agree Lauren! I think you would like this one.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-32956801456486238952017-06-29T14:22:47.274-04:002017-06-29T14:22:47.274-04:00I don't read much anymore either unless it com...I don't read much anymore either unless it comes highly recommended - which this one did.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-12104602854380014952017-06-29T14:22:17.405-04:002017-06-29T14:22:17.405-04:00I did!I did!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-80938451370434362942017-06-29T14:22:05.832-04:002017-06-29T14:22:05.832-04:00There is drama but it felt like real life drama - ...There is drama but it felt like real life drama - adapting to a new culture, accepting yourself, changing relationships. Not manufactured drama.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-55961687040365536242017-06-29T14:20:52.127-04:002017-06-29T14:20:52.127-04:00Yeah, it's usually too angsty for me lol
Ther...Yeah, it's usually too angsty for me lol<br /><br />There is drama and everything here but it worked for me. It felt real.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-24674199950761624232017-06-29T14:20:16.901-04:002017-06-29T14:20:16.901-04:00This was one of the best LGBQT books I've read...This was one of the best LGBQT books I've read recently. I actually picked it up because several readers from that community highly recommended it.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-10338497045339274652017-06-29T14:19:22.430-04:002017-06-29T14:19:22.430-04:00Same. Same. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-349012760005607842017-06-29T14:13:20.767-04:002017-06-29T14:13:20.767-04:00This does sound promising. I've read a few NA ...This does sound promising. I've read a few NA with mixed results.Bark At The Ghoulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201971932093705929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-87546192725783347122017-06-29T08:51:50.325-04:002017-06-29T08:51:50.325-04:00I don't really read many LGBT books but this o...I don't really read many LGBT books but this one sounds pretty good! :)<br />Haniya <br />booknauthors.blogspot.comHanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153410631173717331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-4750246551370387402017-06-28T17:34:57.626-04:002017-06-28T17:34:57.626-04:00Sounds like a robust story. I don't usually re...Sounds like a robust story. I don't usually read too much NA, but glad you enjoyed it. :) ~AleenAleen ~ Lampshade Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992681803294866098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-13251328271252106872017-06-28T16:23:44.692-04:002017-06-28T16:23:44.692-04:00I usually avoid NA unless it is an author I enjoy ...I usually avoid NA unless it is an author I enjoy but this one really sounds like it is up my alley. I love outsider books that aren't overly angsty but actually deal with the problems. I'll have to see if my library can get this one!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-15265663616081414102017-06-28T15:14:46.466-04:002017-06-28T15:14:46.466-04:00Doesn't sound like this one would be a good fi...Doesn't sound like this one would be a good fit for me, but glad you enjoyed!LilyElementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04791827655749184355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-79713762462282848432017-06-28T15:05:56.918-04:002017-06-28T15:05:56.918-04:00Oh, I do like what you are saying about this one, ...Oh, I do like what you are saying about this one, Karen. I've shied away from NA for a while b/c it really wasn't doing it for me, but a slower developing one that has all facets of life involved does get my interest.Sophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-19916491465420882782017-06-28T14:16:15.888-04:002017-06-28T14:16:15.888-04:00This one is definitely on my to-read list now. I l...This one is definitely on my to-read list now. I love the IDEA of NA books, but I feel like most of them are just adult books to be honest. I like that this focuses on young twenties type of issues.<br /><br />LaurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-59532302458504300202017-06-28T12:26:14.409-04:002017-06-28T12:26:14.409-04:00This is probably not my kind of book since I mostl...This is probably not my kind of book since I mostly read PNR at the moment but thanks for the great review. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-36104306327807620192017-06-28T09:59:37.137-04:002017-06-28T09:59:37.137-04:00They're (NA) also usually super (unnecessarily...They're (NA) also usually super (unnecessarily) angsty. There are big issues in this one but I love how they deal with them. They screw up but are really nice people who are willing to learn from their mistakes or with the help of others.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-88956161439600136182017-06-28T09:40:27.757-04:002017-06-28T09:40:27.757-04:00This sounds like a great read. I love new adult bo...This sounds like a great read. I love new adult books but they tend to all be the same story over and over. This one sounds like it would be completely different with the slower pace. It's nice to be able to fully connect with the characters that you're reading about.Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11916755699616389906noreply@blogger.com