tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post8797819012927203808..comments2024-03-29T07:49:33.169-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: In a Nutshell Reviews: YA EditionKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-27102299333568928312019-05-21T05:43:36.452-04:002019-05-21T05:43:36.452-04:00I adored We Regret to Inform you, and in fact, hav...I adored We Regret to Inform you, and in fact, have really enjoyed all three of Kaplan's books. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-19011054246444199242019-05-20T13:42:23.935-04:002019-05-20T13:42:23.935-04:00Ahh all of these books sound lovely! I've hear...Ahh all of these books sound lovely! I've heard so many great things about With the fire on high, I can't wait to read it :) I have read We Regret To Inform You, by Ariel Kaplan and remember really liking it, I'll have to check out that one now :)<br />Thank you so much for sharing!! :)Marie @ Drizzle and hurricane Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305855207183517613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-47736117573769744142019-05-19T19:44:10.836-04:002019-05-19T19:44:10.836-04:00I loved it, and Kaplan's books are ALL great. ...I loved it, and Kaplan's books are ALL great. She really creates some interesting characters, and she did a fantastic job preserving the integrity of the source material in this retelling. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-1044652126028810102019-05-19T17:52:40.241-04:002019-05-19T17:52:40.241-04:00We Are the Perfect Girl sounds awesome, definitely...We Are the Perfect Girl sounds awesome, definitely adding that to my TBR!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-51014015852826029912019-05-19T11:52:00.216-04:002019-05-19T11:52:00.216-04:00We Are the Perfect Girl was a really good Cyrano r...We Are the Perfect Girl was a really good Cyrano retelling. I was surprised at the way the author went with the ending. She left it messy, but also did something I didn't expect. I love Kaplan's books, and I wish more people were talking about them. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-35082315608518145552019-05-19T10:57:37.617-04:002019-05-19T10:57:37.617-04:00So many good books! Glad you enjoyed all of these....So many good books! Glad you enjoyed all of these. Sweetie was already on my TBR so is there any need to discuss but you're pushing me to read With the Fire on High because it sounds so good. We Are The Perfect Girl, though, that one I know I wouldn't enjoy, the deception would stress me out way too much. Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-57021456194904307552019-05-19T10:18:15.465-04:002019-05-19T10:18:15.465-04:00With the Fire on High was written in a traditional...With the Fire on High was written in a traditional narrative, which surprised me, and I think it's not as dark as The Poet X. There are issues tackled in the story, but it was lighter for me. All of Menon's books have been hits for me. They have the perfect amount of drama and cute, and I liked the increase in family focus with the last two books. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-36349131100407431152019-05-19T07:47:49.673-04:002019-05-19T07:47:49.673-04:00I am so happy to see this mini review set! I reall...I am so happy to see this mini review set! I really enjoyed The Poet X but I didn't love it as much as everyone else seemed to... and I think I can see that I will be able to read love The Fire on High that way. And I am excited for Sandhya Menon's latest book but I am definitely going to read When Dimple Met Rishi first :DOlivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-31902320179260537442019-05-19T07:46:09.995-04:002019-05-19T07:46:09.995-04:00Emoni was an incredible character and I loved bein...Emoni was an incredible character and I loved being with her through her ups and downs. I like Menon a lot, and her last two books included a lot more time with the families, which I think elevated the stories for me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-51223676828375672872019-05-19T07:45:03.834-04:002019-05-19T07:45:03.834-04:00Acevedo is fantastic! I recommend both her booksAcevedo is fantastic! I recommend both her booksSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-37400773318058766712019-05-19T07:20:46.975-04:002019-05-19T07:20:46.975-04:00The Cover for On Fire with High is just so delicat...The Cover for On Fire with High is just so delicate and strong at the same time. I can't take my eyes off her. And the story -- whew. I need this in my life. Menon's new one I've been on the fence about, but your comments about the inclusion of Patels won me over. I didn't realise that Sweetie was supposed to be a fat character either. Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-9219072030617248412019-05-18T22:22:08.943-04:002019-05-18T22:22:08.943-04:00Wow you gave all three excellent reviews! I for s...Wow you gave all three excellent reviews! I for sure what to read With the Fire on High and I may check out the other two. Great reviews!<br /><br />~ Kendra @ <a href="www.kendralovesbooks.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Kendra Loves Books</a>Kendra Stegemollerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545687513780296168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-47349633185815009532019-05-18T04:56:44.743-04:002019-05-18T04:56:44.743-04:00Fire is a little different from Poet X, as it was ...Fire is a little different from Poet X, as it was not written in verse (I thought it would be), but it still had all that powerful imagery and wordplay that I loved in The Poet X. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-73066328576011966492019-05-17T22:27:20.491-04:002019-05-17T22:27:20.491-04:00I skimmed your first two reviews because I just fi...I skimmed your first two reviews because I just finished Sweetie - loved it but still have to write my review. SO adorable! & I added Acevedo's to my library wait list this morning after finishing The Poet X.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @ For What It's Worth</a><br /> Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-3918062344081251672019-05-17T09:26:02.016-04:002019-05-17T09:26:02.016-04:00After reading Acevedo's debut I knew I would r...After reading Acevedo's debut I knew I would read all her releases Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-45943609408686149712019-05-17T09:25:11.529-04:002019-05-17T09:25:11.529-04:00Both Acevedo's books had phenomenal main chara...Both Acevedo's books had phenomenal main characters. Just well crafted and easy to cheer forSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-79315514912775420172019-05-17T09:24:13.780-04:002019-05-17T09:24:13.780-04:00All are now go-to authors for me All are now go-to authors for me Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-6590333379600132932019-05-17T09:23:37.006-04:002019-05-17T09:23:37.006-04:00I wish more people were talking about Kaplan's...I wish more people were talking about Kaplan's books, because they are really fantastic Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-14438622844090176872019-05-17T09:22:49.362-04:002019-05-17T09:22:49.362-04:00The Poet X was excellent. It's in verse, and ...The Poet X was excellent. It's in verse, and I have heard the audiobook is amazing (Acevedo narrates)Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-8557373952968336862019-05-17T09:22:00.314-04:002019-05-17T09:22:00.314-04:00They were all near perfect reads for meThey were all near perfect reads for meSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-53499695238312603052019-05-17T09:21:36.927-04:002019-05-17T09:21:36.927-04:00Aphra was a great character and my review doesn...Aphra was a great character and my review doesn't even touch upon everything that she experienced. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-20222696004888877642019-05-17T09:15:51.988-04:002019-05-17T09:15:51.988-04:00I am a solid fan if all three authors I am a solid fan if all three authors Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-46233672546529427982019-05-17T09:15:28.486-04:002019-05-17T09:15:28.486-04:00You don't need to read Rishi to read Sweetie, ...You don't need to read Rishi to read Sweetie, but they are both amazing booksSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-10426273695066757422019-05-17T09:14:43.496-04:002019-05-17T09:14:43.496-04:00Acevedo brings a great voice to YA, and both her b...Acevedo brings a great voice to YA, and both her books were really wonderful Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-50154973990753490112019-05-16T22:53:01.029-04:002019-05-16T22:53:01.029-04:00I hadn't heard of With the Fire on High on bef...I hadn't heard of With the Fire on High on before, but it sounds amazing! I'm so glad you loved Sweetie too. I'm such a fan of Menon's books. Can't wait to read more from her.Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.com