tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post72877555975983071..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: One Old, One New: The Miranda Kenneally EditionKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-24161829320218867742020-04-14T05:15:35.581-04:002020-04-14T05:15:35.581-04:00Each section begins on the day of the field trip, ...Each section begins on the day of the field trip, but there are flashbacks to fill in all the missing info. It didn't feel like those in-a-day-books, because the character age and change a lot over the course of the bookSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-33386948469513275022020-04-14T04:38:30.557-04:002020-04-14T04:38:30.557-04:00I am not a huge fan of the book takes place over a...I am not a huge fan of the book takes place over a single day kind of thing, but maybe I would like Four Days of You and Me because it takes place over the course of four days instead. I haven't seen that kind of timeline done before. Yay for completing the whole Hundred Oaks series. I think the hardest thing for me would be losing the trust of my family too :(Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-33473591258729230452020-04-12T13:05:08.160-04:002020-04-12T13:05:08.160-04:00If you are looking for a low angst YA contemporary...If you are looking for a low angst YA contemporary, which includes a bit of romance and some common teen issues, her Hundred Oaks books really are a great choice. All her MCs were athletes, except in Jesse's Girl, she was a musician. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-35712925866285160472020-04-12T11:31:53.246-04:002020-04-12T11:31:53.246-04:00I've never read anything by this author and bo...I've never read anything by this author and both of these sound great so I need to add her to my list. The soccer fan in me is making grabby hands at the second one, lol.Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8949256349449904752020-04-12T10:13:38.869-04:002020-04-12T10:13:38.869-04:00Her books have just the right amount of drama, and...Her books have just the right amount of drama, and always leave me with a bit to think about. I'm a fanSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-65941817130613830112020-04-12T09:59:32.961-04:002020-04-12T09:59:32.961-04:00These both sound like fantastic books! I definite...These both sound like fantastic books! I definitely need to give this author a read at some point. I am so glad you enjoyed these as much as you did!Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-24065554136313706892020-04-11T17:31:45.721-04:002020-04-11T17:31:45.721-04:00I don't always feel this way about her books, ...I don't always feel this way about her books, but these two were begging for a little bit more at the end, Defending Taylor more so than Four Days of You and MeSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-91636903321494730242020-04-11T17:20:38.213-04:002020-04-11T17:20:38.213-04:00I felt the same way with Kenneally's book. It ...I felt the same way with Kenneally's book. It needed an epilogue! Great reviews!Deanna @ A Novel Glimpsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527505715939357796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-63808024781735624182020-04-10T09:12:07.432-04:002020-04-10T09:12:07.432-04:00The format really worked for me. I liked that she ...The format really worked for me. I liked that she chose this significant day to catch us up and let the story move forward at the same time. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-18515580775948736452020-04-10T09:11:09.276-04:002020-04-10T09:11:09.276-04:00I had read the first 2 Hundred Oaks books, then re...I had read the first 2 Hundred Oaks books, then read the final book much later. It was ReadForGrace, that got me reading the series again, and I am very happy I returned to Hundred Oaks. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-57417528743648290862020-04-10T09:10:03.247-04:002020-04-10T09:10:03.247-04:00They are light, which is something I associate wit...They are light, which is something I associate with summer reads, but have depth, which is what I really appreciate about her books. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-4525882876112745442020-04-10T09:09:21.181-04:002020-04-10T09:09:21.181-04:00Fingers crossed you enjoy it as well. It's a v...Fingers crossed you enjoy it as well. It's a very "me" book. Romance centric, which spans several years. Kenneally's books are light, but they have substance, which I why I always enjoy them so much. Coming Up for Air was HUGE hit for me, and as a fan of the series, I really loved the ending she gave us. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-18663179076382740312020-04-10T08:21:50.888-04:002020-04-10T08:21:50.888-04:00Four Days of You and Me sounds awesome - I love th...Four Days of You and Me sounds awesome - I love the way the format allows the story to progress over a few years.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-13655220958754697112020-04-10T04:47:36.928-04:002020-04-10T04:47:36.928-04:00I'm totally there for some full on romance. I ...I'm totally there for some full on romance. I only ever got round to reading a few of the Hundred Oaks books, no idea why when I really enjoyed them. Four Days of You and Me does sound like a fun lighter read for when I need a sharp dose of romance in my life. Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-69255479070259082692020-04-09T21:47:57.349-04:002020-04-09T21:47:57.349-04:00Her books always look so summery! Her books always look so summery! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-38820701439825844522020-04-09T21:47:24.844-04:002020-04-09T21:47:24.844-04:00YAYYY I started Four Days last night so I am SO so...YAYYY I started Four Days last night so I am SO so happy to see that it lived up to your (high) expectations! I have only read one of the Hundred Oaks books, Coming Up for Air, because when I saw a swimming book, I jumped all over it. And I LOOOOVED it, and you know fluffy isn't usually my "thing" so I had to assume the author is just awesome hah. So glad that these were both huge wins for you!! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-43860333702382067222020-04-09T18:09:03.812-04:002020-04-09T18:09:03.812-04:00Very focused on the relationship, and it was wonde...Very focused on the relationship, and it was wonderful seeing it grow and change over the course of the bookSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-12184871354789745542020-04-09T18:08:24.524-04:002020-04-09T18:08:24.524-04:00Now I have read all her books, and will have to pa...Now I have read all her books, and will have to patiently wait for new ones<br />Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-31818565630456262852020-04-09T18:03:03.229-04:002020-04-09T18:03:03.229-04:00I love books like that, where I get to see the cha...I love books like that, where I get to see the characters grow and change. I was frustrated at times with these two, but I was also watching their lives and them change. I loved it! I hope you do tooSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-64631492652849694342020-04-09T18:01:46.055-04:002020-04-09T18:01:46.055-04:00Hundred Oaks was a rock solid series. I loved the ...Hundred Oaks was a rock solid series. I loved the connections between characters, and the ways they would pop up on other book. But, there is also something about the way Kenneally writes her character's journeys and the approach she takes. It's very thoughtful, always. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-50857864929465981762020-04-09T17:46:36.042-04:002020-04-09T17:46:36.042-04:00Yeah, Four Days of You and Me sounds more up my al...Yeah, Four Days of You and Me sounds more up my alley! I love books that focus more on the romance!Christine @ Captivated Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08080095773350661102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-80831455562873695012020-04-09T17:21:28.899-04:002020-04-09T17:21:28.899-04:00I've read Kinnealy in the past, but it's b...I've read Kinnealy in the past, but it's been a long time. Nice to hear both were a win for you, Sam! :)Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-1180881728543298242020-04-09T16:08:27.168-04:002020-04-09T16:08:27.168-04:00I have Four Days of You and Me on my kindle and no...I have Four Days of You and Me on my kindle and now I'm even more excited about reading this soon.Trish @ Between My Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517849083417759188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79411909519213162562020-04-09T15:50:15.193-04:002020-04-09T15:50:15.193-04:00I haven't read her new one but I loved Defendi...I haven't read her new one but I loved Defending Taylor. It was a solid series.<br /><br /><a href="http//www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @ For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-54946416120568795172020-04-09T15:09:45.067-04:002020-04-09T15:09:45.067-04:00Especially when you read the last book before 5 of...Especially when you read the last book before 5 of the other books in the series (something I did). I feel like I cheated myself there, because the last book was a fond farewell sort of book. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com