tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post5648132436437746158..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: In a Nutshell ReviewsKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-29016503354894260382018-04-11T18:05:46.228-04:002018-04-11T18:05:46.228-04:00Glines' Rosemary Beach and Sea Breeze books ar...Glines' Rosemary Beach and Sea Breeze books are my soapy-OTT-go-to books. They always filled that need in my reading life. This one was a lot lower drama, different, but still enjoyable. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-88718144740421211312018-04-11T05:31:35.578-04:002018-04-11T05:31:35.578-04:00I have never read an Abby Glines book before but I...I have never read an Abby Glines book before but I always see them everywhere so I am actually pretty curious about her work. It sounds like she handles important topics and really handles exploring them in depth throughout the characters development and actions well. A shame about the rushed ending but it seems like that was the only let down point!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-13853899799473314022018-04-08T10:23:36.901-04:002018-04-08T10:23:36.901-04:00My cons were not HUGE issues. I still enjoyed Rela...My cons were not HUGE issues. I still enjoyed Relative Strangers. One of the cons is just me, and not a story issue or a thing that makes the book "problematic". It's just me being a little whiny and wanting something different. <br /><br />There are been books I loved by Glines and ones that were good. I never hated any of them. She is pretty much an auto-read for me.<br /><br />Despite my cons, I did enjoy Frat Girl. The author set out to explore sexism, and I think she accomplished that. A lot of people wanted her to do more, but she had her goals, and I think she carried them out well. I was a little perturbed with some of the stereotypes perpetuated in the book, but the character grows and addresses her biases, so that meant something to me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-85212558320989386852018-04-08T05:02:28.293-04:002018-04-08T05:02:28.293-04:00I've not heard of any of these books but Relat...I've not heard of any of these books but Relative Strangers sounds so interesting. A girl finding her own family and learning that the distant parents of hers weren't her parents for part of her life is shocking and sounds like a fantastic book to read about. Your review has me convinced, your cons don't seem like massive issues so I totally want to read.<br /><br />Abbi Glines is such a hit or miss author for me and her type of stories tend to nvolve that bit too much drama for my liking. Every so often I can sink into one and it's exactly what I fancy reading but that's every so often, otherwise I just can't get into the story at all. Glad to see you enjoyed it, she is definitely an author with something which draws people back in because I'm always seeing her name about.<br /><br />Frat Girl sounds kind of cool. College set YA is rare, it frequently takes a more romantic angle and that's why new adult has a bad rep. I think this sounds like a good read and even if the representation of the greek fraternities and sororities could be a bit stereotypical it does sound like the story was good and yay for a cute romance too.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-13228716672132106862018-04-04T18:40:08.952-04:002018-04-04T18:40:08.952-04:00I liked the Glines book. It was different for her,...I liked the Glines book. It was different for her, but still good. The book is a journey, so I liked the characters more towards the end than at the beginning of the book, but that just shows how much they grew and changed. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-56596636282868649852018-04-04T11:32:36.240-04:002018-04-04T11:32:36.240-04:00Relative Strangers is on my TBR - one that I’ll pr...Relative Strangers is on my TBR - one that I’ll probably get from the library. I’m glad to see this was a fairly strong read for you, despite a couple issues. The drug use does seem questionable in light of the MC knowing the circumstances. I’m positive I’ll read As She Fades at some point. I just can’t seem to say no to Abbi Glines. Even though I have have issues with her characters (especially in her YA novels where all the guys seem to act like cavemen) I can’t help myself. And I like that this one seems to be less angsty than normal. Bonus! Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-53139246196012101702018-04-04T06:18:55.169-04:002018-04-04T06:18:55.169-04:00I loved the Vincent Boys. As She Fades is differen...I loved the Vincent Boys. As She Fades is different from that, but still good. Not as drama filled or as angsty. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-37419249984530309362018-04-04T06:18:08.358-04:002018-04-04T06:18:08.358-04:00There are some really deep things revealed in Rela...There are some really deep things revealed in Relative Strangers and it's an interesting look into a different side of foster care. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-28654073719948893882018-04-04T06:17:15.810-04:002018-04-04T06:17:15.810-04:00All were good, but I would say Relative Strangers ...All were good, but I would say Relative Strangers was my favorite of the bunch. I liked the emotional journey in that one. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-66926644989174305712018-04-04T06:16:34.877-04:002018-04-04T06:16:34.877-04:00Relative Strangers was a solid book for me, I just...Relative Strangers was a solid book for me, I just wanted some things to go in a different direction. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-13912934721426103282018-04-04T06:16:01.930-04:002018-04-04T06:16:01.930-04:00It was a fun book, with some interesting thoughts ...It was a fun book, with some interesting thoughts about college and sexism. The friendships that developed and the romance were my favorite bits. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-59006159968982816312018-04-04T06:15:21.645-04:002018-04-04T06:15:21.645-04:00The turn in the plot wasn't enough to make me ...The turn in the plot wasn't enough to make me put the book down, I just wanted it to play out in a different way. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-63223660123994521062018-04-04T06:14:55.349-04:002018-04-04T06:14:55.349-04:00As She Fades was a good book, but when I think of ...As She Fades was a good book, but when I think of Glines, I think of Rosemary Beach or Sea Breeze. They are all the OTT, soapy drama that I love from Glines. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-51060528767385309592018-04-04T06:13:26.104-04:002018-04-04T06:13:26.104-04:00I would like to think with respect to stereotypes,...I would like to think with respect to stereotypes, that we have moved beyond that, but we haven't. It didn't ruin the whole book for me, because, like I said, I thought the author presented things from multiple sides, which is really important for a moderate like myself, but I did roll my eyes into the back of my head when the sorority women shared the page. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-4180195308771106182018-04-04T06:11:49.051-04:002018-04-04T06:11:49.051-04:00Yes! That was EXACTLY my problem in the middle wit...Yes! That was EXACTLY my problem in the middle with Relative Strangers. I was frustrated with the way it all went down. <br /><br />I think every chapter of a sorority is different, which is why I put in the disclaimer that I went to a school in the northeast. When I saw the chapter for my sorority at my daughter's school they were NOTHING like the women at my home chapter, but that has to do with who attends the college. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-58219922754134886492018-04-03T22:36:22.869-04:002018-04-03T22:36:22.869-04:00I agree with quite a few things you said with Rela...I agree with quite a few things you said with Relative Strangers- I do think that the addiction bit should have been handled a bit more delicately, but I really did enjoy it- I am with you, I could not put it down! I am so curious about the parts you didn't like in the middle though. I had umm issues because I wanted things to work out the way Jules wanted them to, even though I maybe wasn't supposed to? Oops? <br /><br />I have mixed feelings on the sorority thing. I had a friend who had a truly horrific experience with a sorority, and I helped her through it, and there were a LOT of tears and awfulness, to the point where her parents were about to intervene with the school. BUT I also know people who have had great experiences, so I think it's hard. I don't think I'd like to read it necessarily though if it has the "Animal House" vibe, just because... well, I'd rather read about your kind! I am glad you had a great experience! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-17801557839094809782018-04-03T06:28:53.692-04:002018-04-03T06:28:53.692-04:00I'm a big fan of books that have college as th...I'm a big fan of books that have college as their setting so Frat Girl has been on my radar. That is a bit disappointing to hear that the portrayal of sorority girls was so stereotypical though. I was a sorority girl too and my chapter was also diverse and filled with incredibly smart women who were leaders, both on campus and in the community. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these books!Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-14767335691303394222018-04-03T00:04:50.353-04:002018-04-03T00:04:50.353-04:00I've been eyeing As She Fades for a while now,...I've been eyeing As She Fades for a while now, and though I've never read anything else by the author (SHOCKING, I KNOW!!), this one sure sounds great! I might tray something older by the author before getting around to this one though. Relative Strangers and frat Girl sound so promising and this is the first I'm coming across either. Thanks for bringing them on my radar, Sam! Great reviews! <33Ruzaika @ Wordy & Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622559256241751912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-86792817194291493502018-04-02T14:22:51.532-04:002018-04-02T14:22:51.532-04:00I am glad you stuck with Relative Strangers for th...I am glad you stuck with Relative Strangers for the ending! I find it challenging if a book takes a crazy turn for me. Great reviews! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18321290309133560893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79682364039702808142018-04-02T11:31:19.874-04:002018-04-02T11:31:19.874-04:00Frat Girl sounds so interesting to me - I was actu...Frat Girl sounds so interesting to me - I was actually in a co-ed service fraternity in college, so I would love to read a book about that part of college life. Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-58739728306348022892018-04-02T10:33:18.012-04:002018-04-02T10:33:18.012-04:00I'll be reading Relative Strangers soon and I&...I'll be reading Relative Strangers soon and I'm excited since I loved Phantom Limbs. I'm curious about the revelations in the middle! <br />Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304521473521896294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-7121841896826857732018-04-02T10:18:39.858-04:002018-04-02T10:18:39.858-04:00Great reviews! I haven't read any of these but...Great reviews! I haven't read any of these but I want to read Frat Girl and Relative StrangersAshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15809467336527255681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-41460844713760763712018-04-02T09:31:43.377-04:002018-04-02T09:31:43.377-04:00I haven’t read any of these, but Relative Stranger...I haven’t read any of these, but Relative Strangers sounds intriguing. I usually like books about family secrets. Great reviews!<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-58938512565230385522018-04-02T08:43:37.252-04:002018-04-02T08:43:37.252-04:00These are all new books to me. I'm glad you en...These are all new books to me. I'm glad you enjoyed the ending of Relative Strangers despite the turns in the middle. I don't think I've read a book by Abbi Glines since The Vincent Boys. I should pick up another by her sometime. Frat Girl sounds interesting too, though a bummer it's a little stereotypical of sorority life. Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.com