tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post2425432149459886989..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy NelsonKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-71943937779680913702014-10-19T16:15:54.103-04:002014-10-19T16:15:54.103-04:00Lovely review, dear! And I'm so, so glad to he...Lovely review, dear! And I'm so, so glad to hear that this story had such an impact with you. I can totally understand your initial reservation in reading this one - I don't feel the same in this exact situation, but I have for other books and authors. So it's always a nice surprise to find the new book is just as good as - or better than - that former novel that we love so much. It sounds like Nelson has become an even stronger, more nuanced author in her second book. I can't wait to have the opportunity to read this for myself. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-26220958388737517102014-10-17T07:02:00.947-04:002014-10-17T07:02:00.947-04:00Wow, such a beautiful review, Keertana. I especial...Wow, such a beautiful review, Keertana. I especially love your last line, and I agree that it's a significantly more complex book that her debut.<br /><br />I liked this book quite a bit, but I have to confess I'm not in the love love love camp the way just about everyone else seems to be. Maybe it was the mood I was in while I was reading it? Her writing style is fascinating, though, and the relationship between the twins was nuanced and complicated and believable for sure. I also liked that the mother's choices were left--somewhat hanging? Or at least mysterious/unknowable to her children? That's often the way it is in real life.<br /><br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2014/10/thisshatteredworldtoursignup.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-83559583225267805292014-10-16T19:39:53.748-04:002014-10-16T19:39:53.748-04:00Oh Keertana, Keertana, Keertana. Is it weird that ...Oh Keertana, Keertana, Keertana. Is it weird that I feel like hugging you after reading this review? No, I haven't read I'll Give You the Sun, much less, The Sky is Everywhere, but your passion for Jandy Nelson's work is infectious. Is that even the right word to describe what I'm feeling? I don't know. All I know is that your words capture so much emotion, and I've connected to them. I want a similar, if not the same experience you had with this author. Clearly, I'm missing out on a lot. But I'm determined to read Nelson before the year is up. I already own a copy of The Sky, so why the hell not? This is such a beautiful & breathtaking review, and it made me so happy to read it. <3<br /><br />Marlene @ <a href="http://www.flyleafreview.com" rel="nofollow">The Flyleaf Review</a><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274355208601978550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-457727857118151852014-10-16T14:14:11.824-04:002014-10-16T14:14:11.824-04:00I actually feel the same way about this. I pre-ord...I actually feel the same way about this. I pre-ordered it, which means it's been in my house for weeks now, but I can't seem to gather the courage to read it. It's odd because I know, I KNOW I'm going to love it, and yet I chicken out every time I look at it. I tell myself it's because of the new semester, and the new class I've started teaching, but in reality, I'm a huge coward. <br />Your review might just be the push I need, though.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-43277071414588442012014-10-15T18:18:06.077-04:002014-10-15T18:18:06.077-04:00Holy wow, I never read her writing before but now ...Holy wow, I never read her writing before but now it looks like I am completely missing out o.o it's sounds so.... different.. and nice. Gah I am going to have to see if my library has The Sky is Everywhere Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209774851625668155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-23655804895839780662014-10-15T10:48:53.632-04:002014-10-15T10:48:53.632-04:00I NEED to read this Keertana! Everyone has just ra...I NEED to read this Keertana! Everyone has just raved about it, and a 5 from you is high praise indeed. I haven't read The Sky is Everywhere either, but I'm glad this one was even more successful for you:) Can't wait to give both books a try!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-396808234215656842014-10-15T09:26:22.000-04:002014-10-15T09:26:22.000-04:00Yes, yes, and yes. This is one of my favorite book...Yes, yes, and yes. This is one of my favorite books of the year. I've not Nelson's first book but this book makes me want to because I love it so much. Noah makes my heart break and sing. Great review. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07267548758060738113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-19715667298136106712014-10-14T20:41:44.075-04:002014-10-14T20:41:44.075-04:00This book.
It's good for at least 100 re-rea...This book. <br /><br />It's good for at least 100 re-reads. <br /><br />Wonderful review, Keertana. You've said what I couldn't…quite eloquently. Sigh. Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-48382878813590175772014-10-14T20:17:28.980-04:002014-10-14T20:17:28.980-04:00WOW! 5 stars Keertana?! :D You would have convince...WOW! 5 stars Keertana?! :D You would have convinced me just by your rating alone, but your beautiful review has definitely solidified me reading this. There aren't many sibling relationships in YA, which I think is a shame because there's so much potential there; so I am so glad to hear this not only covers a wonderfully developed sibling relationship, but a swoon-worthy romance as well.<br /><br />Definitely giving this a try Keertana! Thanks for sharing and, as always, <b>BEAUTIFUL</b> review! <3Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08980248647201093593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-80391896685551386332014-10-14T16:28:26.174-04:002014-10-14T16:28:26.174-04:00I totally understand your feelings before reading ...I totally understand your feelings before reading this book, as I feel the same. I mean I loved The Sky is Everywhere so I'm afraid to read this, but it seems that Jandy cannot write a good book and I don't remember reading any books with twins in it and that I loved it. That's going to be interesting. Great review, Keertana :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-48774691942267888972014-10-14T16:00:45.400-04:002014-10-14T16:00:45.400-04:00You captured the reason I'm reluctant in readi...You captured the reason I'm reluctant in reading this one. I hate to cry! Gut-wrenching has to be something I'm willing to put myself through before I crack open a book like this. However, it is also a reason I WANT to read it. I do love a good book like this. Yep, making sure this one is on the wishlist.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-49209273269453486422014-10-14T15:23:36.147-04:002014-10-14T15:23:36.147-04:00I've never read The Sky is Everywhere, but I k...I've never read The Sky is Everywhere, but I keep hearing about it now that this book has released, so I suppose I need to read both. I'll Give You the Sun sounds amazing though. I'm so curious about the dual narrative and how their lives seem to switch around so much in two years. Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-14246167756829197492014-10-14T11:10:14.832-04:002014-10-14T11:10:14.832-04:00I just read a review of this book that compared Ja...I just read a review of this book that compared Jandy Nelson's writing to Melina Marchetta! My ears definitely perked up after that! This story sounds emotional and complex, but I think I'd start with her debut novel before picking this one up. Lovely review, Keertana! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-72628359514338491462014-10-14T10:54:08.186-04:002014-10-14T10:54:08.186-04:00I love a good emotional read with depth every now ...I love a good emotional read with depth every now and then and this author sounds fantastic! I need to give the first book a try.Kindlemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084577342034704304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-21208689853243385642014-10-14T05:04:34.792-04:002014-10-14T05:04:34.792-04:00I was one of the black sheep when it came to The S...I was one of the black sheep when it came to The Sky is Everywhere, I was hoping that I would have enjoyed it more :( But you have definitely made me want to pick my copy of this book asap, I love how the story jumps in time and how things are different for both of them later on. Here's hoping I end up liking this one more! Gorgeous review as always Keertana!Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.com