tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post8952350781278493355..comments2024-03-29T07:49:33.169-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Review: We Regret to Inform You - Ariel KaplanKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-21033846885529348772018-08-28T10:09:34.127-04:002018-08-28T10:09:34.127-04:00This was so great, and you're right, we need t...This was so great, and you're right, we need to see more failure stories. Though this went off into a real fictional direction, it was interesting to see her try to figure out what to do following the implosion of her plans.Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-56268084913758806082018-08-28T08:24:56.629-04:002018-08-28T08:24:56.629-04:00I am glad this book didn't let you down and th...I am glad this book didn't let you down and that you were able to really enjoy reading it as well! I have to admit that rejections are hard and there seem to be so many success stories in literature, it's nice to see a rejection story getting some light (even though there is probably sabotage involved here!)Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-11852165235817916282018-08-25T11:50:42.080-04:002018-08-25T11:50:42.080-04:00I kind of like that Kaplan went beyond the rejecti...I kind of like that Kaplan went beyond the rejections, and had that extra sabotage plot in there. It kept it in the funny zone, while still exploring some very real issues regarding the admissions process. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-26457145909369480672018-08-25T11:49:27.848-04:002018-08-25T11:49:27.848-04:00I wish more people were talking about this book, b...I wish more people were talking about this book, because it smart and funny and really well plotted, when you step back and take a look at the whole. It touches upon some real things too. I'm a fan. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-10856960736943230002018-08-25T04:09:41.842-04:002018-08-25T04:09:41.842-04:00Fantastic review! I love the sound of the mystery ...Fantastic review! I love the sound of the mystery and I think the sabotage element to the college applications sounds interesting. I can imagine the drama of not getting accepted to any of the colleges and I'm excited to see that blow up at the start before the mystery unravels.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-34911205719571659422018-08-24T20:44:01.824-04:002018-08-24T20:44:01.824-04:00Great review. Just recently heard about this book ...Great review. Just recently heard about this book and its great MC. Glad you loved the book and can’t wait to read it! ❤️Dani @ Perspective of a Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431727579736210318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-66925148045844784102018-08-19T14:23:59.457-04:002018-08-19T14:23:59.457-04:00The stress and pressure of the college admissions ...The stress and pressure of the college admissions process was so real, even if some of it was more unrealistic. The sabotage angle was really interesting, and has some hidden social commentary in there too. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-59984301860724305402018-08-19T11:35:06.213-04:002018-08-19T11:35:06.213-04:00Ahh how can I've never heard of this book befo...Ahh how can I've never heard of this book before? It sounds really fun yet also realistic, I'm adding it to my tbr! Great review, I'm curious about the mystery of who sabotaged Mischa grades :D<br /><br />Tasya // <a href="http://theliteraryhuntress.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">The Literary Huntress</a>Tasyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406801926412663049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-67336914390370479832018-08-18T14:51:17.230-04:002018-08-18T14:51:17.230-04:00I hope I hear more people talking about this book,...I hope I hear more people talking about this book, because Kaplan's books are really great.Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-86475749760804446152018-08-18T13:32:14.148-04:002018-08-18T13:32:14.148-04:00This is such a lovely review, I am so, so happy yo...This is such a lovely review, I am so, so happy you enjoyed this book as much as I did! I thought it was a fun, yet very important read too and I loved the main character's journey. That whole "Scooby" thing, as you perfectly mentioned it, was so much fun to follow just as well :D Marie @ Drizzle and hurricane Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305855207183517613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-28191957882210601632018-08-18T11:28:54.454-04:002018-08-18T11:28:54.454-04:00I definitely think a lot of HS students could rela...I definitely think a lot of HS students could relate to this, and just about anyone, who has been through the process and can look at it with hindsight could appreciate it too. It's funny but thoughtful and that's a great combination. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-77260016229055824622018-08-18T11:09:02.564-04:002018-08-18T11:09:02.564-04:00This is so totally my 16yo daughter! I worry about...This is so totally my 16yo daughter! I worry about her giving herself an ulcer in an attempt to get into an Ivie when the school you attend matters so little in the overall scheme of things! I think I need to read this book. Thanks for recommending!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-39259225772675128492018-08-17T05:21:35.977-04:002018-08-17T05:21:35.977-04:00Now the rejections are more instantaneous with ema...Now the rejections are more instantaneous with email. Kaplan did a great job capturing the anxiety and frustration of the whole process. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-48426198654788122802018-08-17T05:20:47.255-04:002018-08-17T05:20:47.255-04:00It was fun, but also thoughtful, and it was an int...It was fun, but also thoughtful, and it was an interesting perspective on the whole getting into college thing, as well as highlighting other peripheral issues. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-39852668140403192062018-08-17T05:19:47.893-04:002018-08-17T05:19:47.893-04:00Totally wasn't expecting that, and it took the...Totally wasn't expecting that, and it took the story to a different place. I was full on expecting something a la How I Got Into College, and I got something that was part that, but also a little deeper. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-88238682984237652902018-08-17T05:18:46.551-04:002018-08-17T05:18:46.551-04:00The whole process, the competition, the rejection ...The whole process, the competition, the rejection -- all very relatable, but I liked that Kaplan added another layer to that with the mystery. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-33686305519048676602018-08-16T21:16:08.247-04:002018-08-16T21:16:08.247-04:00This does sound really good! I remember the dread ...This does sound really good! I remember the dread of awaiting college acceptance (or rejection) letters. Great review!Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10715236765292209452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-20896891711782860662018-08-16T21:12:59.829-04:002018-08-16T21:12:59.829-04:00I may have to pick this one up for my daughter. I...I may have to pick this one up for my daughter. I think that both of us would really relate to it and it just sounds like fun.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-3510201789709484672018-08-16T20:11:03.759-04:002018-08-16T20:11:03.759-04:00Ooh, a mystery too. I'd like to meet these cha...Ooh, a mystery too. I'd like to meet these characters and that title and cover crack me up:)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744993634095849670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-82263137501034121512018-08-16T19:41:35.894-04:002018-08-16T19:41:35.894-04:00This sounds so relatable! I think it's hard f...This sounds so relatable! I think it's hard for teenagers to separate themselves from their transcripts and test scores because it's just drilled into everyone that those are the most important things. Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-14731307330148200302018-08-16T18:48:36.629-04:002018-08-16T18:48:36.629-04:00Mischa really was a wonderful yet extremely driven...Mischa really was a wonderful yet extremely driven person. I was so rooting for her to get to the bottom of this mess, and my heart broke for her as rejection, after rejection came in. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-464635405269233012018-08-16T16:55:02.539-04:002018-08-16T16:55:02.539-04:00You are very convincing Sam! Humor, overachiever b...You are very convincing Sam! Humor, overachiever but not cutthroat ....Sold ;-) Beware Of The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146867538038694877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-85448511904255320272018-08-16T16:37:44.414-04:002018-08-16T16:37:44.414-04:00If you like humorous books with feels this could b...If you like humorous books with feels this could be a good fit for you Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-31225907897634712232018-08-16T16:36:48.303-04:002018-08-16T16:36:48.303-04:00Kaplan is 2 for 2 with me, and this book was even ...Kaplan is 2 for 2 with me, and this book was even better than expectedSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-80959525693545284982018-08-16T16:36:07.217-04:002018-08-16T16:36:07.217-04:00I hope you get to read it, because it was really g...I hope you get to read it, because it was really great. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com