tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post7624522767332000643..comments2024-03-28T12:18:55.803-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: One Old, One New: The Francesca Zappia EditionKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-58501233171204818602019-10-07T05:38:20.304-04:002019-10-07T05:38:20.304-04:00I have read a few YA books featuring characters wi...I have read a few YA books featuring characters with schizophrenia, and I thought Zappia touched on some interesting parts of the disease, and even if the rep was not perfect, it is a conversation starter. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-5675361322464030392019-09-30T19:38:40.841-04:002019-09-30T19:38:40.841-04:00Wow, a main character with schizophrenia - that is...Wow, a main character with schizophrenia - that is really unique. This book sounds like a great way to get some conversations started.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-70300110432821466582019-09-30T05:51:08.477-04:002019-09-30T05:51:08.477-04:00I have read several reviews that were not pleased ...I have read several reviews that were not pleased with the rep, but maybe a lot of people are like me, and will look for more information regarding the illness after reading this book. Even if it wasn't schizophrenia specifically, that Alex was dealing with, I could still appreciate her struggles, you know? Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-86408691212518118362019-09-30T05:13:44.677-04:002019-09-30T05:13:44.677-04:00I read Made You Up when it came out and I'd ne...I read Made You Up when it came out and I'd never read a book with a schizophrenic character before, and I learned a lot from reading it. I was grateful for her showing us all of those challenges, and as you said in your review -- she really took the unreliable narrating to the next level with that. You have me wanting to read Entering Adamsville as soon as I can! I really like Supernatural, so that comparison you made got to me.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-10768800357190910112019-09-29T18:49:16.558-04:002019-09-29T18:49:16.558-04:00Glad it sounds like something you would like. I en...Glad it sounds like something you would like. I enjoy her writing, and all really liked all three of her books. I sure hope she considers expanding to a series as well, because that ending left that door W I D E openSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-63919608067094629902019-09-29T15:33:38.461-04:002019-09-29T15:33:38.461-04:00I just found the new book by Zappia, and I'm s...I just found the new book by Zappia, and I'm so glad to see you enjoyed! I knew I enjoyed her previous work with Eliza, and I added it for that fact. However, I think you officially sold it to me with your review! :) BookPrincessReviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03949455459995423974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-37384344367511745272019-09-28T16:49:30.570-04:002019-09-28T16:49:30.570-04:00I almost wanted a romance between them. I almost wanted a romance between them. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-24819542512788140992019-09-28T16:49:01.688-04:002019-09-28T16:49:01.688-04:00I really did enjoy Made You Up, and I remember rea...I really did enjoy Made You Up, and I remember reading your review, when I was on GR. I wasn't sure what Addamsville would be, and it was a bit different from Zappia's previous two books. Really good though. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-50716419354074049352019-09-28T16:16:33.241-04:002019-09-28T16:16:33.241-04:00I vote for the tough cookie driving a muscle car a...I vote for the tough cookie driving a muscle car and having a demon friend!!!!! LOLBeware Of The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146867538038694877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-56326651044104973832019-09-28T12:51:36.003-04:002019-09-28T12:51:36.003-04:00I read Made you Up for the Cybils the year it came...I read Made you Up for the Cybils the year it came out and LOVED it. I haven't read her other books yet though. The description of Now Entering Adamsville makes it sound like a straight-up thriller, so I'm glad I saw your review and figured out it's fantasy as well!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296827820807569574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-35751476455490899242019-09-27T18:27:12.508-04:002019-09-27T18:27:12.508-04:00I love a story where the character deals with some...I love a story where the character deals with something difficult, and Zappia managed to take us through this story without letting it get too heavy. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-83049789870565290182019-09-27T18:25:03.860-04:002019-09-27T18:25:03.860-04:00I think books featuring protagonists with mental i...I think books featuring protagonists with mental illnesses are getting better and better, butI have read some reviews, that felt like the symptoms were glamorized. I didn't focus on the rep, as much as her struggle trying to lead the life of an average teen, while managing her illness. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-31002914230720948592019-09-27T09:31:53.577-04:002019-09-27T09:31:53.577-04:00I like the sound of the characters in Made You Up....I like the sound of the characters in Made You Up. I can’t recall reading about a character with schizophrenia where it wasn’t sensationalized and it sounds heartbreaking what Alex has to deal with on a daily basis.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-30397420577813331692019-09-27T05:37:32.375-04:002019-09-27T05:37:32.375-04:00Zora was fabulous! Reading the note from the autho...Zora was fabulous! Reading the note from the author was interesting, because though this is a demon hunting book, it's about loving a place that doesn't love you back, which I thought was really interesting. So, I guess it was a bit figurative and literal in terms of the demon hunting. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-4360479724861247612019-09-27T05:36:22.312-04:002019-09-27T05:36:22.312-04:00The whole demon thing was interesting, but we tota...The whole demon thing was interesting, but we totally need a sequel, because that needs to be explored more. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-87829070263671017792019-09-27T05:35:47.769-04:002019-09-27T05:35:47.769-04:00I bought Made You Up, and then went on to read Eli...I bought Made You Up, and then went on to read Eliza. With my approval for Addamsville, I thought it was high time I read her debut, and I am really happy I did. The book had darker moments, I guess, but I felt they were mostly from Miles, believe it or not. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-24159775332668427002019-09-27T05:34:16.062-04:002019-09-27T05:34:16.062-04:00She really writes wonderful characters, and for me...She really writes wonderful characters, and for me, that's probably the most important thing. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-61372691109660313312019-09-27T00:43:13.078-04:002019-09-27T00:43:13.078-04:00I think Now Entering Addamsville would be more my ...I think Now Entering Addamsville would be more my type of read. Zora sounds like a wonderful kick ass heroine!<br /><br />I'm not a big fan of an unreliable narrator, but I think a look into schizophrenia would be an interesting read. I'm happy to hear there's a bit of romance, too. Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-67962707740914570412019-09-26T20:06:04.954-04:002019-09-26T20:06:04.954-04:00These both sound fantastic! I love the sound of t...These both sound fantastic! I love the sound of the paranormal elements in Now Entering Addamsville and I tend to enjoy books that feature mental illness so Made You Up also appeals. Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-22013904199980202762019-09-26T14:00:33.780-04:002019-09-26T14:00:33.780-04:00I still haven't read anything by Francesca Zap...I still haven't read anything by Francesca Zappia, even despite owning a few of her titles on Kindle. Made You Up is a book I've wanted to read since it was released but have never gotten around to it. I usually enjoy an unreliable narrator but that one sounds pretty dark and confronting, I can't wait to pick my copy up now. Brilliant reviews Sam, really enjoyed them.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-68578609060326648642019-09-26T11:54:51.459-04:002019-09-26T11:54:51.459-04:00I think I'd enjoy both of these and I'm go...I think I'd enjoy both of these and I'm going to add this author to my reading list!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744993634095849670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-25985701797917125372019-09-26T10:13:53.603-04:002019-09-26T10:13:53.603-04:00great reviews. i didn't think made you up woul...great reviews. i didn't think made you up would appeal to me, until i read your review. now i am intrigued<br />sherry @ <a href="http://www.fundinmental.com/" rel="nofollow"> fundinmental</a> sherry fundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12197438610372707924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-60401156998009324062019-09-26T05:36:27.027-04:002019-09-26T05:36:27.027-04:00I have now had the pleasure of reading three of Za...I have now had the pleasure of reading three of Zappia's books (I think that's all her full-lengths), and I am a fan. Eliza is probably my favorite, but all were throughly entertaining and Zappia writes fantastic characters, who I have no problem adoring. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-64459739898454380612019-09-26T01:50:42.581-04:002019-09-26T01:50:42.581-04:00Wonderful reviews, Sam. I want to read Francesca Z...Wonderful reviews, Sam. I want to read Francesca Zappia for so long but not getting time. Eliza and Her Monsters is on top of my list followed by Made You Up. Her stories has been loved by several of my fav bloggers so I hope to read her soon :)Sim @ Flipping Through the Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414102405690869246noreply@blogger.com