tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post5729231413967933009..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: Holier Than Thou by Laura BuzoKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-51545436719859556492012-12-16T17:52:50.271-05:002012-12-16T17:52:50.271-05:00I really need to read a Laura Buzo book! Although ...I really need to read a Laura Buzo book! Although I've heard great things about Love and Other Perishable Items, I'm wondering whether I should first read Holier Than Thou. I like that the protagonist of this is closer to my age, and it sounds like I could relate to a number of her experiences. I also haven't read any technically "new adult" books yet either!<br /> <br />This is such a wonderful review, and I love how you focus on the ultimately positive message of the book, even though it sounds as though Holly is dealing with lots of trying circumstances. And I hear you - so many times I feel like my words and reviews can't really express the feelings I get through the experience of reading certain books.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-30849670734668859432012-12-15T14:19:49.100-05:002012-12-15T14:19:49.100-05:00I love that Holly is an Observer because Buzo hers...I love that Holly is an Observer because Buzo herself has this way of putting the simplest things into the most amazing words and the combination is very promising. <br />I'm not sure if you know this, but Flannery is making me read this in our She Made Me Do It challenge. Not that I didn't want to before, but she pretty much ensured that I read it soon.<br />Can't wait to compare notes.<br />Fantastic review, my friend.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-51830312761998188312012-12-15T11:33:56.425-05:002012-12-15T11:33:56.425-05:00I'm glad that this story really struck a cord ...I'm glad that this story really struck a cord with you, Keertana. This review is amazing. :) I've seen a lot of mixed reviews for this story, so you're right, I think this is a book you'll either love or hate. I don't think I would fall in the "love it" category which is why I haven't picked it up. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-48706363419371451332012-12-14T23:31:12.753-05:002012-12-14T23:31:12.753-05:00Holyfreakingbeautifulreview, Keertana. I'm act...Holyfreakingbeautifulreview, Keertana. I'm actually blown away right now. You say that you're not sure why you loved this book so much, but to me, it seems like you know exactly why. The character sound so, so, so incredibly real that it's hard for the reader not to relate or understand. And the ending, the purpose of the author's ending-- really seems genuine and reasonable. It seems like the plot is simple, yet complex at the same time. I'm so glad you enjoyed this, Keertana. Again, phenomenal review!Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-44199625520456522772012-12-14T18:08:13.630-05:002012-12-14T18:08:13.630-05:00*sigh* Such a beautiful review, Keertana. :) (Not ...*sigh* Such a beautiful review, Keertana. :) (Not that I expected anything less of you, that is!) I've seen reviews ranging from negative ratings 2 star ratings to high five star ratings, but based on the good portion of reviews I've read, I *think* I'll really like this one. :) I'm starting Love and Other Perishable Items/Good Oil within the next few weeks, anyhow - I can hardly wait to dive in! :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-73440200243662787112012-12-14T16:28:10.443-05:002012-12-14T16:28:10.443-05:00Gosh, Keertana. What a review! You have such a stu...Gosh, Keertana. What a review! You have such a stunning gift for articulation. It's rather beautiful. <br /><br />This book sounds heartbreaking and hopeful all in one and your review actually moved me when talking about it because I could feel your emotion in the review.<br /><br />I'm not sure if this book is for me, I maybe want something a little happier at the moment, but still thanks for highlighting a brilliant book as always. Livvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441931016080817720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-32888858939652794872012-12-14T13:39:25.442-05:002012-12-14T13:39:25.442-05:00Wow, this book sounds like not just a pick-me-up b...Wow, this book sounds like not just a pick-me-up but a keeper! <br />I am raring to read Good Oil too. <br />I actually like ambiguous ends when they are ambiguous on purpose. That the author is letting the reader have a say in the novel, an active part in thinking what may or may not be. <br />Great review.. and very convincing for someone sitting on the fence about this book! <br /><br />Addie @ <a href="http://highlyreadioactive.blogspot.in" rel="nofollow">That READioactive Book Blog</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737464816570426913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-21869192463460594082012-12-14T13:33:28.095-05:002012-12-14T13:33:28.095-05:00Oh this is beautiful review Keertana, I think you ...Oh this is beautiful review Keertana, I think you managed to capture once again the essence of this book in your review. This was a lot different to Buzo's Good Oil but I think I loved it just as much, it's got me wanting more of her books asap! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-68989048287662208132012-12-14T12:18:24.771-05:002012-12-14T12:18:24.771-05:00Oh I didn't realise this was written by the au...Oh I didn't realise this was written by the author of Good Oil! I completely missed that. You make this sounds like something I would truly enjoy, despite it being about characters a little older than me. I can't say no to another Aussie gem now can I? ;) Great review, Keertana!Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-10262871272848733442012-12-14T10:28:53.611-05:002012-12-14T10:28:53.611-05:00What a stunning review Keertana! You have a gift w...What a stunning review Keertana! You have a gift with words and for writing about a book in a way that makes me feel as though I've read it myself and experienced it without actually giving any concrete information away. This sounds like a fantastic story, I want to meet Holly immediately and be side by side with her when she struggles. I haven't read anything by Lauren Buzo, and clearly that is a mistake. One I need to remedy asap!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-21790869751284235792012-12-14T06:03:28.422-05:002012-12-14T06:03:28.422-05:00Love this review, Keertana. I'm so happy you l...Love this review, Keertana. I'm so happy you loved Holier Than Thou :)Reynjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12060057995836591765noreply@blogger.com