tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post9057708869500213335..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.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-56780425374397140552020-02-04T19:33:58.128-05:002020-02-04T19:33:58.128-05:00Chance didn't seem to be such a huge concept i...Chance didn't seem to be such a huge concept in Train as it was in TSiAaS, but there is the idea of fate bringing them together over and over again. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-51603090317896126242020-02-04T03:47:16.832-05:002020-02-04T03:47:16.832-05:00This Train Is Being Held kind of sounds like The S...This Train Is Being Held kind of sounds like The Sun is Also a Star to me, but then better because it takes over the span of a long period of time rather than a single day, which is something I would prefer, personally. A shame though that the main female character is not so good with handling her problems! I like the sound of If Only You Knew and it sounds like my kind of book. Dealing with the kind of lifestyle that is built to entrap you, and not let you go. And it seems like the home situation is very included too.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-69267573146436689832020-01-28T10:10:34.198-05:002020-01-28T10:10:34.198-05:00great post.
sherry @ fundinmentalgreat post.<br />sherry @ <a href="http://www.fundinmental.com/" rel="nofollow"> fundinmental</a> sherry fundinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932865856795338562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-36613774998052753472020-01-28T05:49:47.783-05:002020-01-28T05:49:47.783-05:00I think both sort of had that idea in common, of w...I think both sort of had that idea in common, of worlds colliding, and it's nice to see books highlighting how we can be different by the same. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-72700219498662392402020-01-28T05:48:50.055-05:002020-01-28T05:48:50.055-05:00There's a huge thread about second chances in ...There's a huge thread about second chances in there, and I liked the way Pickett wove it into the story in multiple waysSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-29053834287599171732020-01-28T05:48:11.271-05:002020-01-28T05:48:11.271-05:00Really had a good time getting to know all the cha...Really had a good time getting to know all the characters, and cheering for themSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-70385977413084655342020-01-28T05:47:44.763-05:002020-01-28T05:47:44.763-05:00The heroes of these books were stellar. I really l...The heroes of these books were stellar. I really liked them so much, and found I had no trouble rooting for themSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-5782031819112034222020-01-28T05:47:03.369-05:002020-01-28T05:47:03.369-05:00I like the cover too, and it matched the vibe of t...I like the cover too, and it matched the vibe of the book for meSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-65220303182567472192020-01-28T05:46:11.401-05:002020-01-28T05:46:11.401-05:00I didn't realize it until now, but both heroes...I didn't realize it until now, but both heroes are from lower socioeconomic situations than the heroines. I couldn't help but feel for Isa, and I really needed Corey to get out of his situation. I will say, I was happy with the endings of both books. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-4990175285967120932020-01-28T05:44:30.883-05:002020-01-28T05:44:30.883-05:00I feel like there are few full-on romances in YA, ...I feel like there are few full-on romances in YA, and these are more books with romance, as their characters have a lot to deal with outside of the their romantic encounters. Still, I always love the swoony bits the best. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-54246750575194174492020-01-28T05:43:22.291-05:002020-01-28T05:43:22.291-05:00I enjoyed both books, and each took on some seriou...I enjoyed both books, and each took on some serious issues as well as having cute romances, that I was able to get behind. I know my library is boycotting Macmillan. They made a whole announcement about it. I hope you get the chance to read Corey's story (he even makes some Indian food in the book with his mom)Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-4858833989558168812020-01-28T05:41:25.352-05:002020-01-28T05:41:25.352-05:00I used the trains all the time growing up in Brook...I used the trains all the time growing up in Brooklyn, NY, and a lot of those on train interactions came across as pretty real for me. I never missed a stop, but I have gotten on the wrong train before. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-66112167169132514642020-01-28T02:43:27.661-05:002020-01-28T02:43:27.661-05:00This Train is Being Held sounds exactly like my ty...This Train is Being Held sounds exactly like my type of read Sam. I'm a big fan of worlds colliding type romances and characters facing adversity. If You Only Knew sounds incredible as well, I love books that focus on family and flawed characters, they're so much more relatable. Wonderful reviews Sam, so glad you enjoyed these!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-80393725469653129392020-01-27T21:25:43.453-05:002020-01-27T21:25:43.453-05:00Oh gosh, I really feel for Corey. I'm glad to ...Oh gosh, I really feel for Corey. I'm glad to see your comment about that book being about second chances because it sounds like he really needs one. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-84521985770457935982020-01-27T19:16:59.674-05:002020-01-27T19:16:59.674-05:00Glad you enjoyed both! I don't think I've ...Glad you enjoyed both! I don't think I've heard of either.Ali @ Ali's Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07487595062262883183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-36740130216850548542020-01-27T16:41:25.677-05:002020-01-27T16:41:25.677-05:00These are both new to me but they sound really goo...These are both new to me but they sound really good! Corey and Tessa sound like two characters that I would just adore and root for. And Isa sounds like she has been through so much and Alex sounds like he was good for her. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-30248169858912946802020-01-27T15:08:16.089-05:002020-01-27T15:08:16.089-05:00I haven't read either of these, but they both ...I haven't read either of these, but they both look really good. I love the cover for This Train is Being Held.<br /><br />Ash @ <a href="https://jennreneeread.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JennReneeRead</a><br />Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15809467336527255681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-34279390820657408052020-01-27T12:42:18.328-05:002020-01-27T12:42:18.328-05:00Sounds like these both fall into the “from differe...Sounds like these both fall into the “from different worlds” genre. Isa’s life sounds like a mess - and like maybe she didn’t handle it well or make the best decisions. And Corey seems like he was trapped in a cycle going nowhere. I already feel for his situation. :(Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-2405414604604180332020-01-27T09:55:17.260-05:002020-01-27T09:55:17.260-05:00Yay for both of these being good reads!! I will ha...Yay for both of these being good reads!! I will have to check them out. I've been telling myself I need to add more romance reads this year. Kindlemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084577342034704304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-29212531632689866512020-01-27T07:59:27.697-05:002020-01-27T07:59:27.697-05:00Someone was talking to me about the train book at ...Someone was talking to me about the train book at ALA and it sounded really wonderful. I'm really glad to hear that the book actually delivered. I'm sure I'll love the NYC setting and both of these characters with their individualities too! <br /><br />Damn! Corey's story sounds harsh. I had my eyes on this one because the author is South Asian and I have to pick it up! Fingers crossed it goes up on my Library's overdrive but it's pubbed by Macmillan so probably not??Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304521473521896294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-80668885565069499992020-01-27T05:42:31.922-05:002020-01-27T05:42:31.922-05:00If our trains run on time without breaking down a ...If our trains run on time without breaking down a whole ton of Sydneysiders would be thrilled — but nothing as interesting as this happened to me. I did miss a stop bc I was reading lol i think Isabel and Alex and the universe trying to get them together sounds wonderfulVerushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.com