tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post9120637856341066443..comments2024-03-28T14:39:26.897-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: #AmReading YAKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-61308526102041819882019-02-25T05:58:34.707-05:002019-02-25T05:58:34.707-05:00Overall, Watch Us Rise was fabulous, and I swear, ...Overall, Watch Us Rise was fabulous, and I swear, I was super pumped and inspired at the climax and nodding my head with many of the observations made throughout. The book is definitely straight forward and does not tip toe around issues that exist, and I liked the way Jasmine handled it. <br /><br />I know there are readers, who are not fans of the multi-POV, that's why I mentioned it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-19268159032620061572019-02-25T03:25:35.400-05:002019-02-25T03:25:35.400-05:00Watch Us Rise sounds amazing, even if you had some...Watch Us Rise sounds amazing, even if you had some issues with the character of Chelsea, it still sounds very inspiring. I love that it's not just feminism but racial issues which are explored. I think the fact the book addresses microaggressions which people experience, that those who do it may not view as being racist, is addressed because those are the things which can impact day to day. <br /><br />As for Immoral Code... yeah, as soon as you said 5 pov I was like nope. Not doing that. I hate too many POV and even if it works, I find excuses not to read. I just struggle with that many POV. I get bored of someone and then want to stop reading. Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-78964329723091242882019-02-23T05:02:13.251-05:002019-02-23T05:02:13.251-05:00Watch Us Rise had a strong feminist focus, but Jas...Watch Us Rise had a strong feminist focus, but Jasmine's character also touched upon issues of race, especially with respect to the type of roles carved out in the entertainment industry. Multi-POV books are ok with me, as long as each characters' perspective is clearly their's. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-57274740708460888592019-02-22T12:58:16.857-05:002019-02-22T12:58:16.857-05:00I have seen a lot of people reading Watch Us Rise ...I have seen a lot of people reading Watch Us Rise as it is one that is great for black history month. I am glad you liked Jasmine's character so much and found it to be so thought provoking. Immoral Code sounds so unique and yay for the representation in that one as well :) I don't mind so many point of views, to be honest.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-68394979430058570472019-02-21T06:13:53.854-05:002019-02-21T06:13:53.854-05:00I went in with no expectations, and I got a great ...I went in with no expectations, and I got a great story of friendship, which I always love. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-89983612783991999172019-02-20T20:05:01.660-05:002019-02-20T20:05:01.660-05:00I really want to read Immortal Code as you know it...I really want to read Immortal Code as you know it was one of my CWW. =) <br />Glad to hear you liked it.<br /><br />MaryMary @ StackingMyBookShelves!https://www.blogger.com/profile/07510254497363581723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-91758476536763248862019-02-20T16:02:09.123-05:002019-02-20T16:02:09.123-05:00Glad I could introduce you to some new books. Glad I could introduce you to some new books. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-85350847745813530962019-02-20T15:45:45.159-05:002019-02-20T15:45:45.159-05:00Thanks for sharing some new to me books and author...Thanks for sharing some new to me books and authors.<br /><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-32594114996516349712019-02-19T06:00:22.942-05:002019-02-19T06:00:22.942-05:00I would definitely classify Code as a friendship s...I would definitely classify Code as a friendship story with a little bit of heist and some coming of age too. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-18034858190390092332019-02-19T04:59:31.187-05:002019-02-19T04:59:31.187-05:00I love love the idea behind Immoral Code, but even...I love love the idea behind Immoral Code, but even more so because the friendship is at the core of it!Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-46186508103547837922019-02-19T03:52:57.173-05:002019-02-19T03:52:57.173-05:00Both solid reads reads, which left me with stuff t...Both solid reads reads, which left me with stuff to think about. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-59835915146414439642019-02-18T21:07:54.883-05:002019-02-18T21:07:54.883-05:00I really enjoyed your reviews and both of these so...I really enjoyed your reviews and both of these sound like wonderful books.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744993634095849670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-45964467689463840672019-02-18T18:59:35.980-05:002019-02-18T18:59:35.980-05:00I liked it. If you are up for a friendship story w...I liked it. If you are up for a friendship story with a little romance, contemplation of the future, and a bit of a heist thrown in, this could be a great book for you. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-7994520809812549062019-02-18T18:58:41.738-05:002019-02-18T18:58:41.738-05:00Chelsea was sort of annoying, but she had some red...Chelsea was sort of annoying, but she had some redeeming qualities. Her poetry was great. Other people might not find her as tiresome as I did. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-43369702570171576242019-02-18T18:57:47.026-05:002019-02-18T18:57:47.026-05:00It was fun, but it also touched upon the idea of t...It was fun, but it also touched upon the idea of the future and other things that teen their age are dealing with. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-80824966182068606172019-02-18T17:36:07.729-05:002019-02-18T17:36:07.729-05:00Immoral Code sounds great, and I love how strong y...Immoral Code sounds great, and I love how strong you mention the friendships and loyalties are- and what they learn from their endeavour. Adding this one!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-88160252142116461442019-02-18T17:28:34.723-05:002019-02-18T17:28:34.723-05:00Watch Us Rise sounds fantastic. I wonder if they w...Watch Us Rise sounds fantastic. I wonder if they wrote Chelsea that way on purpose. I hope she was called out on the page if that was the case though.Alicia @ A Kernel of Nonsensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100606566359762426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-75426988110405669782019-02-18T16:28:09.769-05:002019-02-18T16:28:09.769-05:00Immoral Code sounds so fun!Immoral Code sounds so fun!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-58293129196084493502019-02-18T16:05:13.229-05:002019-02-18T16:05:13.229-05:00Chelsea got on my nerves a little, but overall, th...Chelsea got on my nerves a little, but overall, the book was very good. I don't mind multiple POVs, but it's a complaint I see often in reviews. I thought Clark did a good job making with her five characters, and I was able to tell them apart rather quickly. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-43050585642653142612019-02-18T15:12:46.666-05:002019-02-18T15:12:46.666-05:00I was curioous about Watch US Rise. It sounds insp...I was curioous about Watch US Rise. It sounds inspiring, but I am not thrilled about the character who constantly looks for drama. The second sounds fun, and I don’t mind multiple POVS as long as it is done well. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08104713637270144376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-9534271903154097812019-02-18T14:39:35.634-05:002019-02-18T14:39:35.634-05:00Both have friendships at their core, and I loved t...Both have friendships at their core, and I loved that, but the girl power of the Watch Us Rise was something specialSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-59792640511783432102019-02-18T14:24:30.827-05:002019-02-18T14:24:30.827-05:00I've been curious about both of these, and I&#...I've been curious about both of these, and I'm happy to see you enjoyed them both! Like AJ said, the first book sounds like it mirrors a lot of what's happening in the world today. As for the second book, I love stories with fierce friendships! Great reviews, Sam!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.doyoudog-ear.com/" rel="nofollow">Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬</a>Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-26049516290430717742019-02-18T12:39:13.846-05:002019-02-18T12:39:13.846-05:00AJ, you never fail to slay me. It's definitely...AJ, you never fail to slay me. It's definitely a timely book, and I thought it was done well. I found it quiet inspiring. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-2033729801904337472019-02-18T09:35:07.318-05:002019-02-18T09:35:07.318-05:00Great reviews! The first book sounds like what I s...Great reviews! The first book sounds like what I see on Twitter every day. I guess it’s a timely book.<br /><br />Aj @ <a href="http://ajsterkel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Read All The Things!</a><br />Aj @ Read All The Things!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02860483414620371093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-10660589274553409602019-02-18T09:05:27.908-05:002019-02-18T09:05:27.908-05:00I definitely was into everything they were saying,...I definitely was into everything they were saying, even if I found the one character's delivery a tad bit annoying. Lots of food for thought and I absolutely was cheering and feeling a sense of empowerment at the climax of the book. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.com