tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post4593094351507639040..comments2024-03-29T07:49:33.169-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: #AmReading YA Kiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-64501075828333880462020-03-13T20:00:38.013-04:002020-03-13T20:00:38.013-04:00Woodfolk did a beautiful job with that story. It w...Woodfolk did a beautiful job with that story. It was painful, but there was healing and acceptance, which made it easier for me. I did cry a few times, but I was happy with the way the story played out. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-67963899716449339582020-03-13T09:43:57.117-04:002020-03-13T09:43:57.117-04:00When You Were Everything sounds like it is going t...When You Were Everything sounds like it is going to be a heart wrenching kind of read. As someone who experienced multiple friend break ups at the same time, it seems like one I would be able to relate to a lot as well. I also am a huge fan of Shakespeare as well, so I love to see characters in books who share that as well! As for Rules to Being a Girl, it sounds like a book of pure defiance. I love the sound of Marian and especially how her family all rally behind her at her time of need. Sounds amazing!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-21288639131139395102020-03-08T19:26:50.433-04:002020-03-08T19:26:50.433-04:00I had a few friendships that fell apart in high sc...I had a few friendships that fell apart in high school. I was tight with these two girls, went on vacation, and when I came back, they would not speak to me. I never knew why they abandoned me, though I believed it was because one started dating a popular boy, and I didn't fit with that group. Still hurt. So, yeah, the book was very relatable. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-45367890176386780922020-03-08T19:09:38.467-04:002020-03-08T19:09:38.467-04:00When You Were Everything sounds interesting... I n...When You Were Everything sounds interesting... I never had super close friendships like that. I was always the friend on the fringes of the super hardcore girl-friendships. :/Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-33820192956356189242020-03-08T12:42:26.286-04:002020-03-08T12:42:26.286-04:00I want to read her debut, because I was really imp...I want to read her debut, because I was really impressed by her new release. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-18774310147893634992020-03-08T12:09:56.130-04:002020-03-08T12:09:56.130-04:00I'm so happy to see that 5 star rating for Woo...I'm so happy to see that 5 star rating for Woodfolk's book. I loved her debut so I have very high hopes for When You Were Everything. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-16009163645758943422020-03-07T15:07:30.528-05:002020-03-07T15:07:30.528-05:00Marin was transformed by this experience, and she ...Marin was transformed by this experience, and she found the fierce woman that was just waiting below the surface to be discovered. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-43763485626734177582020-03-07T15:06:55.624-05:002020-03-07T15:06:55.624-05:00It really was. Woodfolk took me through a range of...It really was. Woodfolk took me through a range of emotions, and I appreciated the idea, that every experience, good or bad, is helpful in shaping us. She had Cleo learn for this, and not be bitter about how it ended, but rather, grateful that she ever shared something with LaylaSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-59552921552719374302020-03-07T14:34:57.639-05:002020-03-07T14:34:57.639-05:00Marin sounds like an amazing character - I love ho...Marin sounds like an amazing character - I love how she takes this unpleasant situation and completely turns it a force for good and change.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-65631388151652052592020-03-07T13:55:59.987-05:002020-03-07T13:55:59.987-05:00When You Were Everything sounds so good! I am goin...When You Were Everything sounds so good! I am going to keep that one in mind. Deanna @ A Novel Glimpsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527505715939357796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-37855666829046869612020-03-07T09:13:58.304-05:002020-03-07T09:13:58.304-05:00It's the universe making up for my 6 DNFsIt's the universe making up for my 6 DNFsSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-80709048953244377932020-03-07T09:13:44.040-05:002020-03-07T09:13:44.040-05:00I was happy to be surprised by both these books. T...I was happy to be surprised by both these books. They made me feel a lot. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-5355320715749594032020-03-07T09:12:50.247-05:002020-03-07T09:12:50.247-05:00I hope you get to it! I thought it was a fantastic...I hope you get to it! I thought it was a fantastic collaborationSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-52757932810538450692020-03-07T09:12:33.090-05:002020-03-07T09:12:33.090-05:00It was so wonderful. I need to go back and read Wo...It was so wonderful. I need to go back and read Woodfolk's previous book, because I really enjoyed her storytelling. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-69556086993306094772020-03-07T09:12:05.204-05:002020-03-07T09:12:05.204-05:00Unfortunately, there are. I like that more and mor...Unfortunately, there are. I like that more and more authors are taking on this topic, and challenging the social normsSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-18178619188766614252020-03-07T09:11:29.990-05:002020-03-07T09:11:29.990-05:00I found myself totally engrossed in the book, and ...I found myself totally engrossed in the book, and it's great jumping off point. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-86180789242815471872020-03-06T15:09:17.562-05:002020-03-06T15:09:17.562-05:00Wow Sam two five stars this week? Amazing!Wow Sam two five stars this week? Amazing!Beware Of The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146867538038694877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-17684220532736432762020-03-06T05:48:02.248-05:002020-03-06T05:48:02.248-05:00I am glad to be seeing more books like Woodfolk...I am glad to be seeing more books like Woodfolk's. It's something that does happen in people's lives, and it's important to show how some cope with it. They did stuff at one point, it was not a neat and tidy breakup, but it was the way Cleo accepted it and reflected on her friendship, that made this so goodSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-3585330180079339862020-03-05T21:14:03.452-05:002020-03-05T21:14:03.452-05:00Two fantastic books this week. Woo hoo!! I'll ...Two fantastic books this week. Woo hoo!! I'll have to check both of these out.<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-80928629184023671052020-03-05T18:57:05.087-05:002020-03-05T18:57:05.087-05:00Great reviews! I need to read Rules for Being a Gi...Great reviews! I need to read Rules for Being a Girl.Lauren Stoolfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777860030600932061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-10447426190285699702020-03-05T18:18:46.890-05:002020-03-05T18:18:46.890-05:00When You Were Everything sounds like a book I REAL...When You Were Everything sounds like a book I REALLY need to read! These both sound good! :)Christine @ Captivated Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08080095773350661102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-82492580450302103642020-03-05T10:31:54.175-05:002020-03-05T10:31:54.175-05:00they both sound interesting. are there rules for b...they both sound interesting. are there rules for being a girl? :-)<br />sherry @ <a href="http://www.fundinmental.com/" rel="nofollow"> fundinmental</a> sherry fundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932865856795338562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-42175666650774530282020-03-05T09:14:49.991-05:002020-03-05T09:14:49.991-05:00Rules for Being A Girl sounds amazing! I don’t thi...Rules for Being A Girl sounds amazing! I don’t think I’ve seen that book before. I might need to add it to my TBR list.<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a><br />Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-57841670651301365412020-03-05T06:06:59.682-05:002020-03-05T06:06:59.682-05:00It's not often I read about friendships ending...It's not often I read about friendships ending but it's such a part of life. Whether it's because of a specific reason/event or just drifting apart, it's good to show that it happens. In this case, it doesn't sound like anyone "did" anything or was in the wrong, they were just going in different directions. And Cleo being an "old soul" sounds plenty relatable. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.com