tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post8398186842768632138..comments2024-03-28T13:44:27.698-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: In a Nutshell ReviewsKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-84693734885824625692018-10-09T12:44:00.618-04:002018-10-09T12:44:00.618-04:00I found Broken Things compelling and was really ha...I found Broken Things compelling and was really happy with it. Oliver writes good books. I have a thing for grief books, and I liked that Sasha Cade was about grief, but it was also about celebrating Sasha. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-47861047532250779692018-10-09T11:57:26.850-04:002018-10-09T11:57:26.850-04:00I am so happy you liked Broken Things so much. I w...I am so happy you liked Broken Things so much. I want to read it. I love my books nitty and gritty so I don't think I would mind the darkness all the way through it but the ending does sound great too. Interesting about the first book you mentioned. I haven't read one about the person left behind when the death of a friend was expected. Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-15359780893932908882018-10-03T08:28:16.147-04:002018-10-03T08:28:16.147-04:00Maybe it's because I am not a mystery reader, ...Maybe it's because I am not a mystery reader, that I was good with it. I feel like when you have a genre you read A LOT, you are more critical of the way those elements are handled in the story. I like Oliver's writing, and the story was solid for me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-58026596171937844802018-10-02T20:44:40.251-04:002018-10-02T20:44:40.251-04:00I'm so glad that you enjoyed Broken Things. It...I'm so glad that you enjoyed Broken Things. It sounds amazing, but I've been seeing some mixed reviews. I'm so glad to hear that you didn't see the killer coming because that will always ruin a mystery for me. Great reviews, Sam! :)BookPrincessReviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03949455459995423974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-80232877321108354502018-09-30T05:37:15.721-04:002018-09-30T05:37:15.721-04:00It was a good reading week, and I do expect to be ...It was a good reading week, and I do expect to be able to look back after the big reveal, and see the little crumbs that were dropped. The killer shouldn't come out of nowhere. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-32109386594897656352018-09-30T01:08:40.541-04:002018-09-30T01:08:40.541-04:00Glad to hear the first one ended with happiness an...Glad to hear the first one ended with happiness and hope despite the sad beginning! When you have no idea who the killer is but then realize the clues were there once you find out, that's the best kind of mystery. Sounds like all of these were great for you!Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-90935177558612514902018-09-29T19:32:31.172-04:002018-09-29T19:32:31.172-04:00Sasha Cade starts out sad, but ends really happy, ...Sasha Cade starts out sad, but ends really happy, and there was a bunch of other emotions in-between. Lauren Oliver is always a good bet. I enjoy her books, and I liked the concept and the storytelling of Broken Things. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-24446797283345526312018-09-29T18:47:26.770-04:002018-09-29T18:47:26.770-04:00Yes, pretty sure book one would have made me bawl,...Yes, pretty sure book one would have made me bawl, too. Man, it sounds like a heavy hitter.<br />Oh, but your book two intrigues me. I'm adding that one to my list.<br /><br />Fabulous job with your mini reviews, Sam!Sophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-39058067684017816712018-09-29T13:52:44.004-04:002018-09-29T13:52:44.004-04:00I LOVED Vanishing Girls! I thought the book was fa...I LOVED Vanishing Girls! I thought the book was fantastic. I am an Oliver fan, and I think she writes great stories. I liked Vanishing Girls more than Broken Things, but it was still very good. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-85740319451856478942018-09-29T13:49:37.042-04:002018-09-29T13:49:37.042-04:00I'm SO EXCITED for Broken Things!! I know Vani...I'm SO EXCITED for Broken Things!! I know Vanishing Girls wasn't everyone's cup of tea, but I personally adored it, so I have huge hopes for another mystery by Lauren Oliver. <br /><br />Great reviews, Sam! <br /><br />Veronika @ <a href="http://reading-is-dreaming-with-open-eyes.blogspot.hu/" rel="nofollow">The Regal Critiques</a><br />Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813427718618609226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-80170548957166697072018-09-28T08:36:07.599-04:002018-09-28T08:36:07.599-04:00Oliver writes solid books and I found Broken Thin...Oliver writes solid books and I found Broken Things entertaining Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-6623225661407531802018-09-28T06:59:04.777-04:002018-09-28T06:59:04.777-04:00The more I read about Broken THings, the more I wa...The more I read about Broken THings, the more I want it! Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-23310373959754172482018-09-28T05:24:34.619-04:002018-09-28T05:24:34.619-04:00Lauren Oliver is one of those authors, who always ...Lauren Oliver is one of those authors, who always seems to work for me. Even my least favorite book by her was good. I never regret reading her books. Sasha Cade was my mushy-read. Lots of tears, and a great, big happy ending. I love that stuff. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-31412684909495837682018-09-28T05:22:55.587-04:002018-09-28T05:22:55.587-04:00Oliver always writes these stories with damaged ch...Oliver always writes these stories with damaged characters, which I find compelling. I found myself fully invested in the story. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-18615823107234112132018-09-28T05:21:51.592-04:002018-09-28T05:21:51.592-04:00Amy Giles debut was so powerful. It was about chil...Amy Giles debut was so powerful. It was about child abuse, so, how could it not be. That Night was a quieter book, but appropriate for the story she was telling. I thought you went 3.5 on Broken Things? Not a total loss. I was throughly entertained by it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-43270871619903223292018-09-28T05:17:59.391-04:002018-09-28T05:17:59.391-04:00Her books have all been solid reads for me. This w...Her books have all been solid reads for me. This wasn't my favorite, that is Before I Fall, but I still really enjoyed it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-22204806820006080282018-09-28T05:17:13.169-04:002018-09-28T05:17:13.169-04:00I found it really interesting the way she wove the...I found it really interesting the way she wove the fictional world into the real world. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-22417605344935606802018-09-28T00:02:49.761-04:002018-09-28T00:02:49.761-04:00The LAst Wish looked compelling the last time I sa...The LAst Wish looked compelling the last time I saw it reviewed (somewhere- who knows lol) and I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it as well! It does sound worth gettng, for sure, and yes very emotional I imagine. <br /><br />Broken Things has been on my radar mainly because of Lauren Oliver, and I'm glad to see that it seems to be getting positive early word too. I almost certainly will get that one!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-31615692716146771712018-09-27T23:11:21.426-04:002018-09-27T23:11:21.426-04:00I really like the sound of Broken Things. These my...I really like the sound of Broken Things. These mystery books always scream fall to me as well. Thanks for the reviews!Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100606566359762426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-69150150361519954862018-09-27T21:56:52.458-04:002018-09-27T21:56:52.458-04:00Sasha Cade sounds REALLY good- I don't think I...Sasha Cade sounds REALLY good- I don't think I'd even heard of it but wow, sounds like a really emotional book in the best of ways. That Night I hadn't heard of either, but I HAVE heard great stuff about the author and one of these days I am going to need to read her stuff for sure. Also, I am glad you liked the ending of Broken Things! I didn't, but I did at least like that it ENDED, you know? Great reviews, glad you enjoyed all of these so much!! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-85683956598566144052018-09-27T21:15:13.194-04:002018-09-27T21:15:13.194-04:00The Lauren Oliver book sounds so good. I've b...The Lauren Oliver book sounds so good. I've been meaning to try her books for a while now. This one might end up being my first. Great reviews!Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-33924015689218957232018-09-27T20:32:42.369-04:002018-09-27T20:32:42.369-04:00I definitely need to read Broken Things, I really ...I definitely need to read Broken Things, I really want to know what's going on!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-72126362398581247372018-09-27T11:40:32.558-04:002018-09-27T11:40:32.558-04:00I needed a hopeful ending to that story, because i...I needed a hopeful ending to that story, because it was so dark. I know some people weren't pleased with the ending of the mystery, but it didn't bother me.Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8439417722979199442018-09-27T11:06:31.172-04:002018-09-27T11:06:31.172-04:00What's interesting is that yours is the second...What's interesting is that yours is the second review for Broken Things today - the first wasn't a fan of the ending, and it sounds like you were. Just goes to shows, it's all subjective! I am really curious about that one.<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-49154267309341291432018-09-27T10:06:59.763-04:002018-09-27T10:06:59.763-04:00I like Oliver. She's a good writer and I found...I like Oliver. She's a good writer and I found myself engrossed in this storySamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com