tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post4334276456709557929..comments2024-03-18T10:29:57.463-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: Come See About Me by C. K. Kelly MartinKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-39509484682937688492013-12-02T15:58:21.993-05:002013-12-02T15:58:21.993-05:00I'm not sure this book would be for me! I'...I'm not sure this book would be for me! I've started to shy away from heavy grief books. They're jus too much! BUT I'm glad this book eschews the normal NA genre. I really like the way you describe these people as being regular and not heroes, and the story as having beautiful prose. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-83485534302264380932013-11-25T16:00:00.019-05:002013-11-25T16:00:00.019-05:00I don't mind some openness to an ending, but y...I don't mind some openness to an ending, but yes, I'm one of those that do need some closure. Hm... I shy away from these kind of books, but I don't know why. I usually end up enjoying myself. This does sound like a good contemp. I do think you just added it to my wishlist. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-37106375641601848402013-11-25T10:02:53.979-05:002013-11-25T10:02:53.979-05:00I was literally just looking at this book on Goodr...I was literally just looking at this book on Goodreads and Amazon (and wishing it was a bit cheaper...) because I read THIS TTT post: (http://dailydahlia.wordpress.com/2013/11/19/top-ten-tuesday-top-ten-books-id-recommend-to-people-looking-for-good-na/) <br /><br />I included the link because I think you would appreciate it, K because I feel the same way as you about the over the top NA plot lines as well as the bad boy w/ back history hooking up with the good girl with even more past history trope that has overrun that genre thus far (which is what that TTT post addresses.)<br /><br />But I am excited to hear that this book--which seems to be a hit with nearly everyone-- was also one with you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-14312460724022323362013-11-25T09:48:31.697-05:002013-11-25T09:48:31.697-05:00Beautiful review Keertana! I'm glad this book ...Beautiful review Keertana! I'm glad this book transcends some of the more frustrating aspects of the NA genre and is so very successful as a result. I'm thinking this might be a bit heavy of a read for me at this time of year (the holidays have me wanting to read cute, light romances, I can't help it!), but I'm keeping this on my list for when I'm in a mood for dark and emotional:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-62272402276559165932013-11-25T08:20:10.449-05:002013-11-25T08:20:10.449-05:00I've been reluctant about picking up this book...I've been reluctant about picking up this book, but now I see that i missed something really good.<br />Great review, girl!<br /><br />Glass @ <a href="http://waytoohotbooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Way Too Hot Books</a> Glasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750441600543024341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-13501582804300897692013-11-25T07:48:38.970-05:002013-11-25T07:48:38.970-05:00This sounds exceptional, Keertana, and that's ...This sounds exceptional, Keertana, and that's coming from someone who avoids NA like the plague. It's refreshing to see an author give us something more than just hot sex and steamy characters for the upper YA crowd. I'm definitely adding this to my radar. Wonderful review!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-69979776426416882842013-11-25T04:30:54.313-05:002013-11-25T04:30:54.313-05:00Girl hands down for the first paragraph! I feel th...Girl hands down for the first paragraph! I feel the same, which is the shame as I'm creating prejudice so easily and I miss some great reads. This one sounds like something I cannot miss. I love the sound of the characters and the whole plot. Amazing review, Keertana! :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-80329317045446111712013-11-24T23:36:57.695-05:002013-11-24T23:36:57.695-05:00This sounds similar to He's Gone by Deb Calett...This sounds similar to He's Gone by Deb Caletti in the prospect of getting over one's partner. I'm always up for a good gritty, depressing book and I wouldn't mind giving this one a shot. The romance in the book sounds very real and interesting, I'm curious. Beautiful review, Keertana! Sassy Sarah Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475655781282809602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-45606619477241124472013-11-24T21:10:59.564-05:002013-11-24T21:10:59.564-05:00Fantastic review. I love the idea of this book, an...Fantastic review. I love the idea of this book, and it seems to have been executed so well. What I like is that it genuinely does seem real just from hearing about Leah's struggles and the real characters. What also draws me in is that it takes place in Ontario, which is really hard to find in books.:p<br /><br />-P.E. @ <a href="http://thesireniccodex.blogspot.ca" rel="nofollow">The Sirenic Codex</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045558423044874125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-82924865792274773232013-11-24T17:43:20.439-05:002013-11-24T17:43:20.439-05:00I like the sound of this diverse cast, and more im...I like the sound of this diverse cast, and more importantly, that it isn't presented as anything that isn't simply natural. Often, I'll find these things are incorporated as a side thought, or just for inclusion's sake. I also really like the sound of Leah taking charge of her own growth. This sounds wonderful! I haven't ever come across it before, so thanks for putting it on my radar. Lovely review, Keertana. :)<br /><br />P.S. I hope you're enjoying World After!Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-11699435216943787592013-11-24T15:25:23.941-05:002013-11-24T15:25:23.941-05:00The pull of this book, especially the colorful sec...The pull of this book, especially the colorful secondary cast is extremely strong. However, you know me - an escapist through and throuhg. I went through losing someone extremely important several years back and I'm not sure I'm quite ready to be taken back there. <br />It does sound amazing, though.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-32060102237336725322013-11-24T11:13:07.320-05:002013-11-24T11:13:07.320-05:00wow. thanks for this recommendation. sounds good!wow. thanks for this recommendation. sounds good!TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-39205141408416435002013-11-24T06:59:44.659-05:002013-11-24T06:59:44.659-05:00Rachel, just to clarify, Leah's boyfriend is k...Rachel, just to clarify, Leah's boyfriend is killed by a car while crossing the street. It's the sudden death aspect of the situation that causes Leah to be unable to cope. I think you'll enjoy this one, though, so I'm curious to see your tale on it should you decide to read it. :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-32097663229246195712013-11-24T03:42:47.182-05:002013-11-24T03:42:47.182-05:00I can't imagine the pain Leah would be going t...I can't imagine the pain Leah would be going through with her boyfriend committing suicide! It's nice that this doesn't follow the standard NA recipe. This sounds like an emotionally difficult read, but I'm glad to see you enjoyed it, Keertana. Wonderful review! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-22416671313369584192013-11-24T02:59:24.832-05:002013-11-24T02:59:24.832-05:00Gritty reads are on and off for me lately. Either ...Gritty reads are on and off for me lately. Either I've been loving them or hating them--though I think it really just depends on the MC. Glad you could connect with all the characters, Keertana!<br /><br />Lovely review! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.com