tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post1450463504930824610..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Blog Tour: Not the Girls You're Looking For - Aminah Mae SafiKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-28786163914948028932018-06-29T19:35:16.956-04:002018-06-29T19:35:16.956-04:00I am also a character driven reader, and what is m...I am also a character driven reader, and what is most vital for me is that I like the character and that the character grows over the course of the book. Lulu ticked off both those requirements for me. She was a very complex and engaging character. I enjoyed getting to be part of her journey. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-44287629065330337012018-06-29T18:40:54.653-04:002018-06-29T18:40:54.653-04:00I don't really mind books having no plot as I ...I don't really mind books having no plot as I am a character driven reader. The main character sounds like she really develops and goes through her struggles. I've been thinking about reading this one.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-52208939545522194322018-06-14T19:53:44.207-04:002018-06-14T19:53:44.207-04:00I was especially fond of things that were specific...I was especially fond of things that were specific to her family. They way her mom and dad tried to meld their cultural and religious beliefs. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-18146057224808215282018-06-14T19:52:48.387-04:002018-06-14T19:52:48.387-04:00These relationship were so messy and realistic and...These relationship were so messy and realistic and really make you think about how you hurt the ones you love. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-47721753981585598092018-06-14T07:11:33.734-04:002018-06-14T07:11:33.734-04:00I love books like this that have lots of cultural ...I love books like this that have lots of cultural details in them. It always feels like a trip that you never have to leave home for. I am definitely interested in this one and look forward to finding out more about Lulu. :)The Candid Coverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17230628808960036784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-71607804163671847432018-06-13T20:43:30.845-04:002018-06-13T20:43:30.845-04:00I'm on the fence with this one, but I'm us...I'm on the fence with this one, but I'm usually a fan of contemporaries, so chances are that I would like this one! It's great to hear that the friendships are complex. I think I would like a bit more plot in my stories, but I usually get attached to characters pretty easily. Great review Sam! :)Gennifer Eccleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-26827387768671796112018-06-13T06:11:47.960-04:002018-06-13T06:11:47.960-04:00I read a ton of contemporaries, and feel most of t...I read a ton of contemporaries, and feel most of the books have little plot, other than the character growing, but I like seeing how other people live and they deal with things and how they learn from their experiences, and Lulu had an interesting journey. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-5371907815974248342018-06-12T20:23:53.235-04:002018-06-12T20:23:53.235-04:00I honestly don't need a whole lot of plot if t...I honestly don't need a whole lot of plot if the characters intrigue me. This sounds like one where it would be fun to just follow along the character's journey.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-17159935234655950842018-06-12T20:01:13.579-04:002018-06-12T20:01:13.579-04:00Lulu's good qualities are slowly revealed, and...Lulu's good qualities are slowly revealed, and by the end of the book, I loved her. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-34494886346163725552018-06-12T20:00:43.056-04:002018-06-12T20:00:43.056-04:00Lulu grew tremendously and was a better person at ...Lulu grew tremendously and was a better person at the end of the book, and I love the cover too. I think it captures Lulu's spirit, because she had a lot of life and joy inside herself, it just needed a way out. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-35063799063354012432018-06-12T11:47:16.905-04:002018-06-12T11:47:16.905-04:00It's been ages since I last read a YA contempo...It's been ages since I last read a YA contemporary, but this one is calling to me! I love the combo of a tough and vulnerable heroine, and Lulu sounds really lovable. Strong family dynamics are also a win in my mind!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345874849864173182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-71207151762626913012018-06-12T07:54:38.290-04:002018-06-12T07:54:38.290-04:00Hmmm, a personal journey story can definitely work...Hmmm, a personal journey story can definitely work in the right author's hands -- and this sounds like it definitely did. Can I just say how joyous the cover looks? It just makes me smile! Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-55475361016299544092018-06-11T19:52:05.511-04:002018-06-11T19:52:05.511-04:00I am so glad to see all these books featuring fema...I am so glad to see all these books featuring female friendships, and I appreciate that Safi shows this friendship in an honest way, because relationships are hard, and we should see that in books too. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-11975437012550482032018-06-11T19:51:02.220-04:002018-06-11T19:51:02.220-04:00That scene was at a party near the beginning of th...That scene was at a party near the beginning of the book, and really made me want to know more about Lulu. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79602767218519005532018-06-11T19:50:16.888-04:002018-06-11T19:50:16.888-04:00I feel like most contemporaries are light on plot,...I feel like most contemporaries are light on plot, but I love taking the journey with the characters, if they are well written, and Safi gave us some great characters in this book. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-41566737394825816262018-06-11T19:48:54.987-04:002018-06-11T19:48:54.987-04:00It really didn't, because the characters kept ...It really didn't, because the characters kept me interested and coming back for more. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-77850124076193792582018-06-11T19:48:23.591-04:002018-06-11T19:48:23.591-04:00I sort of love these "outsider" stories,...I sort of love these "outsider" stories, because I think everyone has felt like they were on the outside at some point in their lives and could relate to that part of Lulu's story. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-15778317520462148192018-06-11T19:47:19.432-04:002018-06-11T19:47:19.432-04:00The friendship was very real. It was messy and had...The friendship was very real. It was messy and had its ups and downs, but in the end, these girls were there for each other. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-61132975421883856532018-06-11T19:46:44.941-04:002018-06-11T19:46:44.941-04:00I am good with character driven stories, and thoug...I am good with character driven stories, and though this book is not plot heavy, a lot happens. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-75757499428081552622018-06-11T19:11:29.134-04:002018-06-11T19:11:29.134-04:00I normally go for more plot-driven books, but this...I normally go for more plot-driven books, but this sounds like a fun coming-of-age story!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-91607817162848175722018-06-11T17:16:49.427-04:002018-06-11T17:16:49.427-04:00I love the sound of the friendship dynamics in thi...I love the sound of the friendship dynamics in this one. I love the sound of Lulu and can't wait to meet her!Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100606566359762426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-11704030080884889792018-06-11T17:15:18.442-04:002018-06-11T17:15:18.442-04:00This one is new to me but it sounds so good. I esp...This one is new to me but it sounds so good. I especially like that it features a strong female friendship. Adding this to my TBR now :)Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-4423551074606634332018-06-11T15:15:50.921-04:002018-06-11T15:15:50.921-04:00This book was already on my TBR. I love the premis...This book was already on my TBR. I love the premise and take away from this book.Danielle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11079935240201178744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-29441591535179086782018-06-11T14:23:28.773-04:002018-06-11T14:23:28.773-04:00Hooked! Oh my gosh--that excerpt has me wanting mo...Hooked! Oh my gosh--that excerpt has me wanting more of James and Lulu! <br /><br />This book sounds super unique and i can't wait to give it a try!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975518079627187006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-10684721532374258472018-06-11T14:05:26.097-04:002018-06-11T14:05:26.097-04:00I’m glad you liked it. I need more plot in my stor...I’m glad you liked it. I need more plot in my stories but I am becoming more character driven so maybe I’d like it after all. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.com