tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post4665380789795153586..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: Review: Kissing Max Holden - Katy UppermanKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-31037190247251342192017-08-10T05:27:28.208-04:002017-08-10T05:27:28.208-04:00I actually like the cover, but I know my co-blogge...I actually like the cover, but I know my co-blogger doesn't like covers that show the whole person. Like she would like it, if the faces were cut off, and if there were faces, they would need to be in shadow or really close up. I read North of Happy not too long ago, and the MC is an aspiring chef. So. Much. Food. The book made me so hungry. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-42945879499103506322017-08-09T22:02:45.988-04:002017-08-09T22:02:45.988-04:00Ooh! I like when books actually have a lot of food...Ooh! I like when books actually have a lot of food in it, and actually describes everything so you can smell and taste it yourself. This one... I've heard so many great things again and again about it! I still can't really get behind the cringe-worthy cover (IMO), but I'll definitely give a try someday. Glad you really liked it!<br /><br />Cass @ <a href="http://wordsonpaperya.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Words on Paper</a>Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568646164849243366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-87453951506114772832017-08-07T20:45:15.065-04:002017-08-07T20:45:15.065-04:00I loved all the different relationships that were ...I loved all the different relationships that were explored in this book, and I loved that Jillian was the strong one. She was getting hit from all sides, and she never gave up or gave in. She kept her eyes on the prize and planned an alternate way to still get what she wanted. I just loved that. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-39096092274387396652017-08-07T20:18:11.088-04:002017-08-07T20:18:11.088-04:00I've been really curious about this one so I&#...I've been really curious about this one so I'm ecstatic to see you enjoyed it!Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-42274744759327057422017-08-07T19:26:33.846-04:002017-08-07T19:26:33.846-04:00I saw that cover and it was love at first sight fo...I saw that cover and it was love at first sight for me. Upperman threw in some real surprises and she was very thoughtful in some of her choices. And yes, baking in books: Bittersweet, Artificial Sweethearts, Who's That Girl, and then the cooking in North of Happy had me salivating as I read. Yum. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-42171392440991759022017-08-07T14:14:00.693-04:002017-08-07T14:14:00.693-04:00All I needed was the mention of food to want to re...All I needed was the mention of food to want to read this one. I love when books feature food and stress baking! Who doesn't want stress baking! But the rest of the book also sounds good, the no food related part. But any book which can make you want to eat is good. I try to avoid the whole 'broken boy' thing and I am a little put off by the drama but this book sounds like it does everything well and I do enjoy a lof od books published by Swoon. I'll give it a chance.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-10230404509704008262017-08-05T19:10:33.980-04:002017-08-05T19:10:33.980-04:00The Anstey book I read was fabulous, and I definit...The Anstey book I read was fabulous, and I definitely want to read more from her. I guess I have been pretty lucky with Swoon, as they tend to be lighter and very much my speed, though this book had some heavy family drama. Seriously, Jilly cooked all the time in this book, and I would have killed to be able to reach through the page a few times. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-80862350141655925442017-08-05T18:22:41.214-04:002017-08-05T18:22:41.214-04:00Swoon Reads have been seriously hit or miss for me...Swoon Reads have been seriously hit or miss for me (Cindy Anstey is the only winner I've found so far), so I was on the fence about this one...but I'm happy to hear it was such an enjoyable read. Food in books is my weakness, so something tells me I'd have a major craving for sweets while reading!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345874849864173182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-64411791245676289662017-08-05T15:15:00.165-04:002017-08-05T15:15:00.165-04:00Brownies are the best! *high five*Brownies are the best! *high five*Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-22119112600714022112017-08-05T14:00:16.269-04:002017-08-05T14:00:16.269-04:00Lovely review! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed th...Lovely review! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed this book - it sounds like the kind of book I would love. I do love as well when the main characters share a past :)<br />And I LOVE BROWNIES TOO.<br />Thanks for sharing and happy reading :) Marie @ Drizzle and hurricane Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305855207183517613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-27336086083502132662017-08-05T12:40:25.445-04:002017-08-05T12:40:25.445-04:00Yes, there was drama but it was the typical teen s...Yes, there was drama but it was the typical teen stuff, like miscommunication or another girl/guy or that petty stuff. It was deep drama, but was not between the two of them. That is probably why I was ok with the level of drama in the book. It was deep, but it was outside of the love-bubble. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-70912031341487227202017-08-05T10:06:40.661-04:002017-08-05T10:06:40.661-04:00Wonderful review, Sam! I like the point you brough...Wonderful review, Sam! I like the point you brought up about most of the drama being outside of Jill and Max's relationship. Yes it affected them to a certain extent but it wasn't just angsty teenage drama. They were both dealing with more serious issues at home.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-10054581472232504272017-08-04T11:29:44.364-04:002017-08-04T11:29:44.364-04:00I loved Jilly and Max ❤I loved Jilly and Max ❤Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-51028483245613859932017-08-04T11:29:09.256-04:002017-08-04T11:29:09.256-04:00Funny you say that. I read one review, where they ...Funny you say that. I read one review, where they thought the book was full of drama and angst. There was some, but it did not overwhelm the story. But the family stuff was pretty big Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-6584199242618180522017-08-03T23:55:39.468-04:002017-08-03T23:55:39.468-04:00I love the sound of this one! I think I need to me...I love the sound of this one! I think I need to meet Jillian and Max!! <br /><br />Naomi @ <a href="http://nomisparanormalpalace.blogspot.com.au" rel="nofollow"> Naomi’s Reading Palace </a>Naomi Hophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049789815791387123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-92073308259347785582017-08-03T22:06:10.182-04:002017-08-03T22:06:10.182-04:00I saw the cover and title of this and sort of assu...I saw the cover and title of this and sort of assumed it was fluffy - glad to see it has substance and maybe I will try it!<br /><a href="http://www.jenryland.com" rel="nofollow"> Jen Ryland</a><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-91441998321356939762017-08-03T14:41:38.326-04:002017-08-03T14:41:38.326-04:00Petty drama gets on my nerves, especially if it pl...Petty drama gets on my nerves, especially if it plays out for too long, but that was not the case here. Mostly Max with his internal stuff and family drama.Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-82201621075307032732017-08-03T14:39:57.090-04:002017-08-03T14:39:57.090-04:00This had a few tender parts, and some of the famil...This had a few tender parts, and some of the family drama was deep, but there was support built in there, and I liked where Upperman took some of the plotlines Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-83148541820230675282017-08-03T14:37:58.382-04:002017-08-03T14:37:58.382-04:00There is definitely drama, but the bulk of it is e...There is definitely drama, but the bulk of it is external to the H/H. There are some major family issues, and Max is on a path to nowhere with an ex he needs to shake, but the stuff between the two MCs was minimal. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-53634673535412182232017-08-03T14:33:10.664-04:002017-08-03T14:33:10.664-04:00If you're baking, remember, I like brownies. �...If you're baking, remember, I like brownies. 😉Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-15222605363015839862017-08-03T14:31:37.662-04:002017-08-03T14:31:37.662-04:00This sounds really well done. My family would pro...This sounds really well done. My family would probably like it if I read this book since it might inspire me to bake a few goodies :)Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-72322521063348362852017-08-03T10:38:58.823-04:002017-08-03T10:38:58.823-04:00Lovely review! :) I was a bit on the fence about r...Lovely review! :) I was a bit on the fence about reading this one because I was worried there would be a lot of unnecessary drama but it seems to be in the clear. I love baking! It can be quite therapeutic for me. I have a sweet tooth so anything with sugar is my favorite. 😅Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273015108923144164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-59514206125940673122017-08-03T08:14:36.761-04:002017-08-03T08:14:36.761-04:00Sometimes, I do love to indulge myself with books ...Sometimes, I do love to indulge myself with books that will make me cry or make me emotional and reading your review, I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy this too. Great review! Blushing Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06712097414827516313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-3086439541009742462017-08-03T06:44:55.324-04:002017-08-03T06:44:55.324-04:00Nice comment about drama vs petty relationship dra...Nice comment about drama vs petty relationship drama - I wasn't sure I could handle too much relationship drama, but now I think I'll give this book a try. But I will definitely pack baked goods!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-88679870045659802622017-08-03T06:09:27.714-04:002017-08-03T06:09:27.714-04:00I love these family dramas, and this one was compl...I love these family dramas, and this one was complicated. I also am a sucker for the family next door being all sorts of awesome (and the Holden's were). I shook my head at what a mess Max was, but he grew and changed, and I really liked it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com