tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post1134555410826669078..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: In a Nutshell ReviewsKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-12235047656637362862018-06-29T19:52:52.353-04:002018-06-29T19:52:52.353-04:00Learning to Breathe was pretty heavy, since it dea...Learning to Breathe was pretty heavy, since it deals with sexual assault, but the other two were much lighter comparatively. I love seeing awesome grandparents in books, and Cookie's grandma definitely won my heart. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-70440443200126127522018-06-29T19:51:45.397-04:002018-06-29T19:51:45.397-04:00Overall, it was enjoyable, because it's a surv...Overall, it was enjoyable, because it's a survival story, but I feel like I could have enjoyed it more, if I had more background on the issues facing women on the island. Nonetheless, it was powerful and uplifting and I love the theme of finding a place where you belong and feel safe. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-28947790935715742412018-06-29T18:55:43.262-04:002018-06-29T18:55:43.262-04:00Learning to Breathe is one I have seen the cover o...Learning to Breathe is one I have seen the cover of but haven't read a review yet. It sounds like you enjoyed some things more than others. I'm glad you were satisfied with the ending. I am going to wait on more reviews for it. Fat Girl on a Plane sounds good too!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-60766768504342496892018-06-29T13:30:41.358-04:002018-06-29T13:30:41.358-04:00They seem like great reads for the summer, quick a...They seem like great reads for the summer, quick and easy. I love that the first book caused such an emotional reaction in you, I am sorry the ending was blah. I love awesome grandmother's in YALily Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759017749398223793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-53818147326546291252018-06-29T08:19:49.355-04:002018-06-29T08:19:49.355-04:00Fat Girl was still a solid read I just have more n...Fat Girl was still a solid read I just have more needs when it comes to endings. Learning to Breathe has a beautiful cover, and was also a solid read. There were a few small things that bothered me, which may not have if I was better versed in the island's culture regarding women.Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-35569544998753763172018-06-29T06:18:53.507-04:002018-06-29T06:18:53.507-04:00That's such a bummer about the ending of Fat G...That's such a bummer about the ending of Fat Girl on a Plane. Otherwise it sounds like a great read. I also really like the sound of Learning to Breathe. I've had a major case of cover love for that one for a while now, lol.Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-69102543243096517562018-06-28T19:32:33.235-04:002018-06-28T19:32:33.235-04:00It's always good to see a fat MC, and I will a...It's always good to see a fat MC, and I will admit, when she was talking about being made to buy two seats on the plane, I shed some tears. Cookie was a fantastic protagonist, and I really wish I had gotten a little more in the ending. I think I understand what deVos was trying to accomplish, but it just wasn't enough for me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-12331104321225391882018-06-28T19:09:56.422-04:002018-06-28T19:09:56.422-04:00Fat Girl on a Plane sounds awesome - except for th...Fat Girl on a Plane sounds awesome - except for the dud ending!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-75386818278783232342018-06-28T16:35:43.057-04:002018-06-28T16:35:43.057-04:00I feel like it was more me than the ending, becaus...I feel like it was more me than the ending, because there are a lot of people who would probably be fine with that endingSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-63522573622892144822018-06-28T16:34:38.488-04:002018-06-28T16:34:38.488-04:00Thank you. The cover is gorgeous. A lot of ugly th...Thank you. The cover is gorgeous. A lot of ugly things happen in that book, but it is ultimately very uplifting Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-62913163009798620072018-06-28T16:01:06.348-04:002018-06-28T16:01:06.348-04:00Thanks for sharing! I don't think I've hea...Thanks for sharing! I don't think I've heard of the last two. Sorry the ending of Fat Girl on a Plane wasn't that great.<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-16140015003279790182018-06-28T15:58:23.101-04:002018-06-28T15:58:23.101-04:00I love this format for reviews! And Learning to Br...I love this format for reviews! And Learning to Breathe has such a gorgeous cover! Sophie @bewareofthereaderBeware Of The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146867538038694877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-87966079222127103282018-06-28T14:38:33.479-04:002018-06-28T14:38:33.479-04:00Cookie won my heart, and I will definitely read mo...Cookie won my heart, and I will definitely read more from deVos Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-66601079097832985792018-06-28T14:37:57.191-04:002018-06-28T14:37:57.191-04:00Overall, it was very enjoyable. I think the ending...Overall, it was very enjoyable. I think the ending was so good, it erased any issues I had with previous parts of the book. 😆Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-56859974747887655962018-06-28T14:36:18.987-04:002018-06-28T14:36:18.987-04:00It had a lot of positives, and I really loved cook...It had a lot of positives, and I really loved cookieSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-82493622021070836262018-06-28T14:35:42.385-04:002018-06-28T14:35:42.385-04:00It wasn't a total loss, I still have it 4 star...It wasn't a total loss, I still have it 4 stars, but you know how I am about endings.it left me frustratedSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-40570459154052899812018-06-28T14:29:52.868-04:002018-06-28T14:29:52.868-04:00The book was entertaining, and I think the author ...The book was entertaining, and I think the author was trying to make her point with the ending, it just didn't work for me Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-43632398502163449932018-06-28T11:21:19.643-04:002018-06-28T11:21:19.643-04:00Looks like some fun reads. I can’t handle when end...Looks like some fun reads. I can’t handle when endings are lackluster and unsatisfying. I’d probably skip Fat Girl on a Plane because of that. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-25206337018265839582018-06-28T11:18:31.900-04:002018-06-28T11:18:31.900-04:00I'm glad you liked Fat Girl on a Plane. I'...I'm glad you liked Fat Girl on a Plane. I've had my eye on that one. It sounds like a good read!<br />Krystianna @ <a href="http://downrightdystopian.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Downright Dystopian</a><br />Krystiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793987066964047092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-43946186278389005352018-06-28T11:01:26.994-04:002018-06-28T11:01:26.994-04:00Meant to be Broken sounds like something I'd r...Meant to be Broken sounds like something I'd read. I used to love Abbi Glines too but I just drifted away from her work. If this book has that kind of feel then it's defo one for the list. Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-9656643070701669072018-06-28T08:04:51.036-04:002018-06-28T08:04:51.036-04:00fat girl on a plane sounds really good. fat girl on a plane sounds really good. JennReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278066926315928070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-6727084602054891822018-06-28T07:36:22.945-04:002018-06-28T07:36:22.945-04:00Oh no I hate when an ending ruins a book!!!! Sorry...Oh no I hate when an ending ruins a book!!!! Sorry that happened with Fat Girl on a Plane. It is one I want to check out but ugh for the ending! Great reviews!Grace @ RebelMommyBookBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129217535499024513noreply@blogger.com