tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post5650122537289749208..comments2024-03-29T07:49:33.169-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: In a Nutshell ReviewsKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-55405237596456942112018-03-28T21:01:51.178-04:002018-03-28T21:01:51.178-04:00I really enjoyed Forman's adult book. I could ...I really enjoyed Forman's adult book. I could relate to it as a mom. I have seen a bunch of good reviews for I Have Lost My Way. I like fangirling with those reviewers. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-43976817560283600132018-03-28T20:57:45.984-04:002018-03-28T20:57:45.984-04:00This was a different kind of book for Forman, and ...This was a different kind of book for Forman, and it was wonderful. The plot of In Her Skin was great. I really enjoy seeing the story unfold. Some things you saw coming, but there were a bunch of surprises too. I just have a thing about happy endings, you know? Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-3997821640600103722018-03-28T14:25:48.324-04:002018-03-28T14:25:48.324-04:00I'm a little wary of buying Gayle Forman's...I'm a little wary of buying Gayle Forman's newest books because I loved her books so much I always worry that the next ones won't meet expectations. I never bought her adult book because it just didn't seem like my kind of book but I've been waiting for the reviews to roll in for her latest release and it seems like it'll be worth my investing in.<br /><br />As for the other two books I'd heard nothing about them but they seem pretty good. I love the cover for The Midnights too. I kind of want to read for the cover alone.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-21183725958021109942018-03-28T07:27:42.213-04:002018-03-28T07:27:42.213-04:00I hope to be starting I Have Lost My Way very soon...I hope to be starting I Have Lost My Way very soon. I haven't read Gayle Forman before so I am excited about it. I have to say that In Her Skin sounds really good except for the part where the characters aren't likable. I will have to put that one on my maybe list.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-1231713741244460242018-03-27T21:15:31.618-04:002018-03-27T21:15:31.618-04:00Everything about that book worked so well, and it ...Everything about that book worked so well, and it was so organic. I wanted to love The Midnights more, but the spinout got to me, and I felt like the parts where she was seeking out her father's bandmates was unnecessary. It added length without adding value to the story for me. I would have loved more focus on her and her mother's relationship, and maybe more positive endings. I think that is what really bummed me out the most. I am an HEA girl. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-37746736584587427602018-03-27T21:12:55.694-04:002018-03-27T21:12:55.694-04:00Maybe you will like this one, because it's not...Maybe you will like this one, because it's not a full on romance like her other books. It's about connection and compassion and helping your fellow man. I just loved it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-53769976536943459002018-03-27T21:11:41.601-04:002018-03-27T21:11:41.601-04:00If you like a plot driven story, In Her Skin deliv...If you like a plot driven story, In Her Skin delivers there. It really is a case of "it's me, not the book". I jibe better with lighter, HEA type books. There was just something so special about the new Forman book for me. Maybe it's because I feel like we don't have enough connect and compassion these days, so I just loved reading about it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-49580816383815182582018-03-27T20:34:37.464-04:002018-03-27T20:34:37.464-04:00I completely agree with your thoughts on Gayle'...I completely agree with your thoughts on Gayle's new book. I've read a lot of books lately where a random event brings characters together, but I Have Lost My Way's event definitely stood out to me. It felt very natural. And I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed The Midnights for the most part. Testhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501947064278343128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-25434521033374551832018-03-27T14:44:00.178-04:002018-03-27T14:44:00.178-04:00I haven't loved Gayle Forman as much as the re...I haven't loved Gayle Forman as much as the rest of the world seems to, but I think this book sounds like more of a "me" book. I'll have to check this one out!<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-15640763559103238222018-03-27T07:32:03.166-04:002018-03-27T07:32:03.166-04:00I have a copy of In Her Skin for review and I just...I have a copy of In Her Skin for review and I just haven't picked it up yet. I am one that needs to enjoy the characters as well, so I have been very hesitant about picking it up. I just finished Forman's latest and I found it to be good, but not as wonderful as her other works. The Midnights seems interesting, but it sounds like one that I will have to be in the right frame of mind for. Thanks for the low down on these titles! :)The Candid Coverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17230628808960036784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-21505918583822644452018-03-26T19:29:18.953-04:002018-03-26T19:29:18.953-04:00Stories that lean towards joyful always get higher...Stories that lean towards joyful always get higher ratings from me (i.e. Forman). I always try to read outside my comfort zone, and In Her Skin was not bad at all, but there was like no hope in that one. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-10282061256444172072018-03-26T19:27:25.801-04:002018-03-26T19:27:25.801-04:00Forman's last book was her adult release, and ...Forman's last book was her adult release, and it may have been 2 years ago. I know I remember getting it at BEA. I am really pleased to have her back, because this book was fantastic. I thought the plot was great for In Her Skin, but dark book are a little tough for me, and this one had so little light in it. But, there is an audience for this book, because I know plenty of people who love those dark, gritty books. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-88010453811882962672018-03-26T19:25:03.133-04:002018-03-26T19:25:03.133-04:00The new Forman book was just all sorts of wonderfu...The new Forman book was just all sorts of wonderful! I am fan, but other people are echoing my sentiment. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-86070613968171831132018-03-26T19:24:32.131-04:002018-03-26T19:24:32.131-04:00Forman is definitely back in fine form with I Have...Forman is definitely back in fine form with I Have Lost My Way. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-9387031687956079082018-03-26T19:23:51.659-04:002018-03-26T19:23:51.659-04:00I agree. All three of these characters were wonder...I agree. All three of these characters were wonderful and pretty special. In Her Skin had some good twists. I hope you like it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-42707908812273668302018-03-26T19:22:51.979-04:002018-03-26T19:22:51.979-04:00There's a LOT more to the story than that! The...There's a LOT more to the story than that! The whole story is really twisted. I enjoyed the story, but I am a lot tougher on darker stories with unlikable characters. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-40279158001139101762018-03-26T19:21:16.401-04:002018-03-26T19:21:16.401-04:00Forman's book was so good and left me with so ...Forman's book was so good and left me with so much joy! I am getting chills just thinking about it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-36073687807627774702018-03-26T18:54:08.489-04:002018-03-26T18:54:08.489-04:00I will be reading the Forman novel, but I am going...I will be reading the Forman novel, but I am going to pass on the other two. The last one with the unlikeable characters puts me off. Thanks for the helpful reviews, Sam. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-61135429990697485992018-03-26T18:42:57.409-04:002018-03-26T18:42:57.409-04:00It's been too long since I've read a Gayle...It's been too long since I've read a Gayle Forman novel! Sounds like the characters and storyline are done right! Can't wait to check it out. I'm not sure if In Her Skin is for me going by your review but perhaps I may give it a shot someday. Thanks for sharing!Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-2566218044549007192018-03-26T11:35:55.799-04:002018-03-26T11:35:55.799-04:00I haven't read a Gayle Forman book in so long....I haven't read a Gayle Forman book in so long. This new title of hers sounds fantastic! I need to give it a try.<br /><br />The Kim Savage book sounds really interesting too. I'll need to look into it.<br />Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304521473521896294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-12133842726800061522018-03-26T11:17:44.014-04:002018-03-26T11:17:44.014-04:00I literally just finished I Have Lost My Way and l...I literally just finished I Have Lost My Way and loved it. I agree with all your points. I think it will stick with me for a while. Great reviews!Grace @ RebelMommyBookBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129217535499024513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-30620211988490631842018-03-26T11:09:43.070-04:002018-03-26T11:09:43.070-04:00I enjoyed Gayle Forman, I am glad that this book d...I enjoyed Gayle Forman, I am glad that this book didn't disappoint. I love how she can create characters that you just want to keep reading about. I just got In Her Skin I can't wait to read this one. Great reviews! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18321290309133560893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-7000615989239036402018-03-26T09:25:33.859-04:002018-03-26T09:25:33.859-04:00In Her Skin sounds kind of like a book I read a ye...In Her Skin sounds kind of like a book I read a year or two ago - Only Daughter. It has the same basic premise of something pretending to be the missing daughter of a family.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-16026693784680865692018-03-26T06:42:10.990-04:002018-03-26T06:42:10.990-04:00I'm so glad to see that you loved Gayle Forman...I'm so glad to see that you loved Gayle Forman's book. That's one of my most anticipated reads for this year so I'm glad to hear that it sounds like it's a beautiful and emotional read. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on all of these books. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.com