tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post7563439894835568056..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Mini-Reviews: The Disenchantments & Somebody to LoveKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-70256375734102497532013-07-18T22:15:11.227-04:002013-07-18T22:15:11.227-04:00I do love novels that really get it right in their...I do love novels that really get it right in their examination of high school graduate characters with their entire overwhelming lives spread before them. That's too bad, though, that the first part of this book was such a drag to get through! I guess this can be seen as an example of my greatest fear with DNFing, why I never do it: that the book will get suddenly, dramatically better. I'm glad you stuck around long enough for that to happen for you, Keertana!<br />That is pretty neat that a single mother by choice was written as the protagonist of this story - it's always a good thing to recognize the diversity of life choices people make. But other than that, this doesn't sound particularly memorable, even in your review. Perhaps this shouldn't be my entry to HIggans' works.<br />Still, though, I enjoyed how well-written your reviews were, and how clearly your likes and dislikes come across. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-3795791044502676052013-07-18T14:01:00.496-04:002013-07-18T14:01:00.496-04:00I notice you read lots of books about self-growth ...I notice you read lots of books about self-growth and exploring teenage life etc Keertana, but The Disenchantments does sound quite interesting. They aren't my usual type of book to read honestly, but it does sound interesting. <br /><br />You also made me smile when you talked about laywers and abs. I'm sure some of them maybe work out at the gym. However I do know the feeling about repetition of a gorgeous man with abs grating on ones nerves after it is said over and over again. <br /><br />Fab reviews! Livvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441931016080817720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-83062860663500864732013-07-18T13:12:37.132-04:002013-07-18T13:12:37.132-04:00I liked that The Disenchantments was about self-gr...I liked that The Disenchantments was about self-growth too! I couldn't connect with any of the characters but LaCour definitely wrote them well because I did understand the helplessness you described. Great review!elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098549352641704742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-4329564708755030852013-07-18T12:59:24.160-04:002013-07-18T12:59:24.160-04:00This Disenchantements does not seem like a story f...This Disenchantements does not seem like a story for me. I've looked into in and even met the author, but it doesn't sound like something I'd enjoy so I gave my copy away. Let someone else appreciate it. I think Somebody to Love would be my style and even though you weren't blown away by it, it sounds like some fun. I'm laughing at the sweaty abs. I'm not sure if that would be attractive or not. I guess it would depend on just how sweaty. Lol! Great reviews, Keertana. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-66834809787944753512013-07-18T12:23:10.486-04:002013-07-18T12:23:10.486-04:00I randomly won a signed copy of The Disenchantment...I randomly won a signed copy of The Disenchantments last year and that's the reason why I haven't read it--I just stare at all my signed books and don't read them:) But now that you mention the boring beginning of the book, I think I HAVE tried it before from the library. WHY ARE THERE SO MANY BOOKS?! <br /><br />What is your favorite Kristan Higgins? Flannery Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220575148619507951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-84238690074060414592013-07-18T11:36:04.545-04:002013-07-18T11:36:04.545-04:00I liked the quirkiness of The Disenchantments too!...I liked the quirkiness of The Disenchantments too! The music themes were great, as were all the secondary characters that we meet along the way. But what really made this book stand out for me was Colby. Bev just made me SO flipping angry throughout most of this book, I loved how solid Colby was as character. And I LOVED the ending of this book. Not spoiling or anything, but it would have been so easy for LaCour to write it differently. I give the book and writer MAJOR PROPS for giving it the ending that it did:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-18110360822918370162013-07-18T07:59:44.916-04:002013-07-18T07:59:44.916-04:00I love how you mention that despite its flaws, The...I love how you mention that despite its flaws, The Disenchantments spoke to you. You're so right in that regard. It doesn't really matter if it's a perfect book or not, so long as it does something and makes you feel. Wonderful mini reviews, Keertana :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-20723057393664646142013-07-18T02:54:18.744-04:002013-07-18T02:54:18.744-04:00I'm just trying to wrap around my mind how a r...I'm just trying to wrap around my mind how a road-tripping book can be boring. I mean we all love the sound of the road-tripping and it can only make me excited. Still I'm not sure I'd keep up reading it after that. I haven't heard of either of these but they sound too girly for my taste. Amazing reviews Keertana :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-66264848985217109422013-07-17T16:50:30.188-04:002013-07-17T16:50:30.188-04:00I've heard a lot of great things about THE DIS...I've heard a lot of great things about THE DISENCHANTMENTS and I'm so glad that sticking with it paid off for you. I like that the story isn't typical and I'm interested in Colby and Bev and their stories. Also, glad that the Kristan Higgins worked well for you over all. It's so fun to discover a write who is consistently fun. Also, quick summer romances are always a win for me!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-44624519454190229972013-07-17T16:38:58.123-04:002013-07-17T16:38:58.123-04:00As a RL single mom by choice, I think I'd conn...As a RL single mom by choice, I think I'd connect with Somebody to Love very easily. I really am intrigued to see how the whole subject was handled. <br />And what do you mean, you got tired of the sweaty abs? *gasps* Is that even possible? I'll have to rethink our whole friendship, missy. That just won't do. :P<br /><br />Thanks for the reviews!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-19375530325733803672013-07-17T16:05:08.750-04:002013-07-17T16:05:08.750-04:00I like the sound of The Disenchantments, I like th...I like the sound of The Disenchantments, I like those kind of self-discovery YA novels - although if I do pick up a copy I will remember to persevere beyond the dull beginning section! :)kithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03854966834578026067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-62162527499684765442013-07-17T15:22:46.403-04:002013-07-17T15:22:46.403-04:00I do sometimes like fluffy books, so I might like ...I do sometimes like fluffy books, so I might like Somebody to Love a bit better. Plus... puppy! LOL Might also enjoy the Disenchantments. I am an ending girl, so as long as I get to the end, I should be satisfied. Great reviews.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-65047797698575184592013-07-17T13:30:12.685-04:002013-07-17T13:30:12.685-04:00It's a shame that I DNFed The Disenchantments ...It's a shame that I DNFed The Disenchantments for the exact reason you described-- I wasn't hooked in the beginning at all! I was bored to death even when the characters were getting ready for the road trip. I should have stuck through though because the rest of the story sounds amazing! The message that Lacour gives is one that I want to experience. Perhaps I'll pick this one up again-- and soon!<br /><br />I haven't read anything by Kristan, but her books look so cute, fun, and fluffy! LOL at the lawyer with abs! Although the romance does not seem very steady at all, it still looks like a great summer/beach read.<br /><br />Lovely reviews, Keertana! :)Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.com