tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post6934934769988510807..comments2024-03-18T18:25:39.546-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: In a Nutshell Reviews: Football EditionKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-11905598939776698062019-08-16T05:49:16.800-04:002019-08-16T05:49:16.800-04:00Both were great. I liked how surprising Wyatt was,...Both were great. I liked how surprising Wyatt was, and I think because that book caught me off guard, it made an even bigger impression. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-13386748196785045112019-08-15T20:50:29.561-04:002019-08-15T20:50:29.561-04:00I love the sound of these characters. Wyatt sounds...I love the sound of these characters. Wyatt sounds like he truly has experienced so much and to still be who he is takes a lot. He deserves the romance he gets in his book <3 And Nico sounds wonderful too! I love books centered on family, and found family especially. So that sounds lovely. Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-25464174833396079362019-08-11T11:39:47.167-04:002019-08-11T11:39:47.167-04:00It was so much more than I expected, and I am so g...It was so much more than I expected, and I am so glad I read it. These brothers were complicated and lived in a tough household devoid of much love, but they were able to connect to each other, which was really beautiful. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-88845516262588646242019-08-11T10:06:45.036-04:002019-08-11T10:06:45.036-04:00Gut Check sounds like such a good read! I love ho...Gut Check sounds like such a good read! I love how the sibling relationship is the center of the book.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-77715022957679591652019-08-10T19:11:45.867-04:002019-08-10T19:11:45.867-04:00The Hard Count is a contemporary sports romance, b...The Hard Count is a contemporary sports romance, but Gut Check is a family story, told from a male POV, and addressing issues that face young men. They were different from each other, but I enjoyed them both. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-35959747327200708902019-08-10T19:10:14.046-04:002019-08-10T19:10:14.046-04:00You know what's great about Gut Check, it seem...You know what's great about Gut Check, it seems geared towards males. It's a story about brothers, told from a male perspective. I was surprised by how much I adored it, because it's a real "guy book", but the topics covered can definitely have a universal appeal. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-48687523207497351252019-08-10T17:32:15.974-04:002019-08-10T17:32:15.974-04:00I love football so both of these really appeal to ...I love football so both of these really appeal to me. Glad to hear they were both excellent reads for you.Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-34288109896563729772019-08-10T09:59:28.904-04:002019-08-10T09:59:28.904-04:00I've been looking for sporty books to add to m...I've been looking for sporty books to add to my classroom library! I'm going to add these to my wishlist now!Crystal @ Lost in Storylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345599133841390127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-65738559161159868492019-08-10T06:41:44.818-04:002019-08-10T06:41:44.818-04:00Really, more Nico, please. They have the audiobook...Really, more Nico, please. They have the audiobook of Cry Baby on Hoopla, so it's up after I finish my current borrows, and I bought two other books. I will definitely be reading more of her work.Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-35419368759420136532019-08-10T06:40:49.445-04:002019-08-10T06:40:49.445-04:00I would have never imagined a book like Gut Check ...I would have never imagined a book like Gut Check getting added to my favorites shelf, but I liked the way the author tackled some really tough topics, and he created something special with Wyatt. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-34991215541274235472019-08-10T04:20:31.240-04:002019-08-10T04:20:31.240-04:00I'm so glad you loved The Hard Count! Nico is ...I'm so glad you loved The Hard Count! Nico is wonderful, isn't he? Most of Ginger Scott's books are like that... Even the ones I haven't loved I'd like a whole lot and remember. <br /><br />Gut Check sounds like one I may enjoy too. :)Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-65839585251693821382019-08-10T03:41:40.712-04:002019-08-10T03:41:40.712-04:00I know absolutely nothing about American football ...I know absolutely nothing about American football but Gut Check sounds so incredibly endearing Sam, I love a character that uses humour and isn't afraid to see the lighter side of situations even in the more dire of times. The brotherly relationship really appeals to me as well, it's not often we see books focus on the bond between brothers while exploring toxic masculinity. Sounds like a winner! Great reviews Sam, really enjoyed them.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-70816397382706925452019-08-09T05:33:39.957-04:002019-08-09T05:33:39.957-04:00They were really different from each other, but bo...They were really different from each other, but both were wonderful and included an examination of the family dynamic, which I always enjoySamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-47527096889678586112019-08-08T20:47:04.473-04:002019-08-08T20:47:04.473-04:00Both of these stories sound great! Gut Check'...Both of these stories sound great! Gut Check's humor and ability to give you the "feels" appeals to me. The Hard Count's other side of the tracks romance, and focus on family and friendship sounds great as well. Wonderful Reviews Sam :)<br /><br />Lindy@ A Bookish EscapeLindy Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037195934272974300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-64848577711919397412019-08-08T20:13:49.964-04:002019-08-08T20:13:49.964-04:00Gut Check blew my expectations out of the water. I...Gut Check blew my expectations out of the water. I did not see that coming, and I am so glad I gave the book a chance. And, yeah, Scott lived up to all the great things I have heard about her books. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-59854980278795799632019-08-08T20:13:03.223-04:002019-08-08T20:13:03.223-04:00He was perfection. I am most definitely interested...He was perfection. I am most definitely interested in meeting more of Scott's heroes. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-51316699281337922152019-08-08T20:12:31.021-04:002019-08-08T20:12:31.021-04:00I thought it was timely too. I thought it was timely too. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-30123220573297570622019-08-08T20:12:20.219-04:002019-08-08T20:12:20.219-04:00It was good. I will definitely be reading more of ...It was good. I will definitely be reading more of Scott's books. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79950565962799041912019-08-08T20:12:03.337-04:002019-08-08T20:12:03.337-04:00Scott does that blend of teen angst and romance ju...Scott does that blend of teen angst and romance just right. The story had weight, but also maintained this wonderful lightness when it came to the romance, and it was first love done right. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-38346032504221639702019-08-08T20:11:05.847-04:002019-08-08T20:11:05.847-04:00Gut Check just knocked me over. It was such a &quo...Gut Check just knocked me over. It was such a "guy" book, but then it had this emotional depth, that I didn't expect. I loved it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-87663266081909012082019-08-08T18:59:49.768-04:002019-08-08T18:59:49.768-04:00I love the sound of both of these. I am in a sport...I love the sound of both of these. I am in a sports book mood. I am going to see if I can grab both. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08104713637270144376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-48076003177615433852019-08-08T15:13:45.233-04:002019-08-08T15:13:45.233-04:00I agree with all of this about The Hard Count Sam!...I agree with all of this about The Hard Count Sam! As you said Nico, Nico, Nico ...Beware Of The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146867538038694877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-34375918879866930602019-08-08T14:33:31.286-04:002019-08-08T14:33:31.286-04:00love football. great timing because it will be sta...love football. great timing because it will be starting soon<br />sherry @ <a href="http://www.fundinmental.com/" rel="nofollow"> fundinmental</a> sherry fundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12197438610372707924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-36926768288776555702019-08-08T11:51:17.348-04:002019-08-08T11:51:17.348-04:00I am SO HAPPY to see you enjoyed The Hard Count. I...I am SO HAPPY to see you enjoyed The Hard Count. I loved that book. Ginger Scott is an amazing author. Great review!Deanna @ A Novel Glimpsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527505715939357796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-87105595923331375672019-08-08T06:23:32.787-04:002019-08-08T06:23:32.787-04:00I have a couple books by Ginger Scott on my Kindle...I have a couple books by Ginger Scott on my Kindle but I think they are all adult romances. I really like the sound of Hard Count. Nico sounds positively dreamy and I always tend to fall for the whole "we come from different worlds" trope. And the against-all-odds romance. And then there's the sports aspect. I'll have to check this one out. Great review, Sam!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.com