tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post8849453076897215766..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: ARC Review: Just One Year (Just One Day, #2) by Gayle FormanKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-59074291125448477992013-10-05T20:09:00.517-04:002013-10-05T20:09:00.517-04:00Absolutely beautiful review, Keertana. I can't...Absolutely beautiful review, Keertana. I can't wait for Just One Year now. Hearing you describe how everything intertwines makes me so excited. I was worried I would be disappointed since it doesn't pick up directly where Just One Day left off, but I'm in awe by your descriptions and I'm already fangirling and I haven't picked up a copy yet. I'll be picking up a copy ASAP because this just sounds absolutely perfect and I can't wait! Wonderful review!:DSassy Sarah Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475655781282809602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-55911110824659918822013-10-02T21:46:04.497-04:002013-10-02T21:46:04.497-04:00I love how the differences in Allyson and Willem&#...I love how the differences in Allyson and Willem's journeys in the year after their one day speak to who they are as people, and why they are such a fantastic couple. I loved Bran and Yael's story, but it's not until the very end of the book that you get the full impact of it in a way that really floors you. <br /><br />"despite the fact that Lulu lives in Willem’s thoughts for the majority of this novel, Forman convinces us that what they share is more than just a passing fancy; it’s true love." YES YES YES to this. Forman's ability to emotionally connect to these two and believe in them so strongly, after they've spent ONE DAY together, but we've spent a year with each of them, is just mind bogglingly beautiful. <br /><br />I also love what you said about the fact that these two could be fine alone, but in that moment that they intersect again, they choose together. xo LOVELY LOVELY! Are you glad you waited until the end to read the conclusion? It was completely worth it, wasn't it :). <br /><br />PS. I just finished INTO THE STILL BLUE! Let's discuss it when you finish. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-75749795286706373122013-10-02T00:40:57.894-04:002013-10-02T00:40:57.894-04:00I'm happy to see you enjoyed this, Keertana. I...I'm happy to see you enjoyed this, Keertana. I wasn't thrilled to find out this wasn't a sequel but more of a parallel account on Willem's side. I wanted to know what happened after they reunited. Also, I have no doubt the near misses would've frustrated me to no end. I don't think I'll be picking this up, but I'm happy to see you loved it! Wonderful review! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-30188788265975685542013-10-01T16:41:39.202-04:002013-10-01T16:41:39.202-04:00I gave my ARC to our new coblogger to read so I am...I gave my ARC to our new coblogger to read so I am exercising great restrain in not reading your review yet, but I did peek at your rating. :D Yay for 5 stars! I can't wait.<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-62406039430232492692013-10-01T12:14:53.065-04:002013-10-01T12:14:53.065-04:00I haven't read this series yet but I read If I...I haven't read this series yet but I read If I stay and I loved it so much that it made me cry, so I'm definitely gonna read this too!<br /><br />Ps. I've just started my book blog, I'll leave you the link if you want to check it out! :)<br />http://frannieinthepages.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-79746924249562541952013-09-30T19:48:29.049-04:002013-09-30T19:48:29.049-04:00There's a reason why I love male POV's mor...There's a reason why I love male POV's more than the female ones. I have the e-arc of this book, and I'm dying to read it! Great review! Definitely made me want to forget about my reading schedule xD<br /><br />-Marianne @ <a href="http://boricuanbookworms.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Boricuan Bookworms</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-27247452531448525452013-09-30T16:28:27.730-04:002013-09-30T16:28:27.730-04:00Oh Oh Oh.... I am waiting to read the first book. ...Oh Oh Oh.... I am waiting to read the first book. It is right at the tippy top of my for real pile and will get this one from the library soon. I'm also at the tippy top of the list. I am beyond excited to see your rating!<br /><br />The Mad Scientist is in a bit of trouble. I am in need of some help getting back on my blogging feet after exploring Thailand, Laos & Malaysia for the past 6 months. Please do stop by and visit one or more of posts to help out & to let me know what your bookish self has been up to. :)<br><br />Mad Scientist @ <a href="http://madsteampunkery.com/" rel="nofollow">Steampunkery & Book Reviews</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13696191264575416773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-21452203026473672492013-09-30T10:05:46.864-04:002013-09-30T10:05:46.864-04:00I am sold! I MUST read this series :) I follow you...I am sold! I MUST read this series :) I follow your blog via gfc and bloglovin. I also liked your FB page as Mina De Caro. I hope you'll follow and like back Mina's Bookshelf http://minadecaro.blogspot.com<br />http://facebook.com/MinasBookshelf<br />Thank you!Minahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13051823919337174226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-59703180339519066492013-09-30T09:55:43.466-04:002013-09-30T09:55:43.466-04:00Fabulous review!! And how did I not know about you...Fabulous review!! And how did I not know about your blog before?! Your reviews are so beautiful, thoughtful and thorough - love, love love!!! :D I already added you to my blog roll, so prepare to be stalked regularly from now on :)<br /><br />As for Gale Forman, I haven't actually read any of her books yet. I do have 3 of them on my shelf, I am just working up to diving into them - I know her books can be pretty profound and emotional, I kind of feel like I need to be in the right mood for them :) I'm so glad you enjoyed this one so much - I love both the cover of JOD and JOY, so lovely! <br /><br />Thank you for a fantastic review! :) <br /><br />Evie <a href="http://www.evie-bookish.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">@Bookish</a>Eviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005719267056139440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-55319654600453710172013-09-30T08:45:20.563-04:002013-09-30T08:45:20.563-04:00Wow, Keertana. I've read some of Gayle's s...Wow, Keertana. I've read some of Gayle's stuff before, but I've been ardently against New Adult books, so I just haven't really considered this one before now. Honestly, it sounds extremely powerful, and I love that you mention how the novel navigates the college experience realistically. That's amazing. Thanks for sharing such a great review! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-34220917123885797252013-09-29T17:12:15.676-04:002013-09-29T17:12:15.676-04:00Keertana this is once again such a gorgeous review...Keertana this is once again such a gorgeous review, you have totally hit the nail with how I was left after reading this book and that is stained. I loved how much we got to learn about Willem's character, I was extremely unsure about his character in Just One Day, but I'm glad we were finally able to get into his head. I also loved the secondary characters that we got to meet, especially Yael! I know for sure too that Forman will be one of my favourite authors for a long time! Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-31844743713750694152013-09-29T14:55:20.872-04:002013-09-29T14:55:20.872-04:00*I* fascinate you? I can't imagine why, but th...*I* fascinate you? I can't imagine why, but thank you!(: And yes, you certainly have no excuses left. I really hope you enjoy this duology as much as you did her first one, Maja! I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for your thoughts!(:Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-83818616807530388302013-09-29T14:25:50.541-04:002013-09-29T14:25:50.541-04:00The parallel between the two of them and Willem...The parallel between the two of them and Willem's parents sound fascinating, and this generally sounds ridiculously well plotted/imagined. Foreman IS brilliant in that regard, I know that just from reading her first duology. She has a great talent for subtleties and small truths of life that strike you as shocking in their honesty. I think she's a lot like Melina Marchetta in that way.<br /><br />I have yet to read this, I didn't want to until both books became available, but now that they are, I have no more excuses, do I? Lovely review, my darling. You fascinate me.<br /><br />Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-45467862996260266602013-09-29T03:36:02.967-04:002013-09-29T03:36:02.967-04:00I didn't enjoy Just One Day as much as everybo...I didn't enjoy Just One Day as much as everybody else did, but then again, I enjoyed Where She Went MUCH more than If I Stay as well. Perhaps I'll have better luck with Forman's male POVs. But Willem's story seriously sounds very in-depth. It's true that I didn't like Allyson very much at all, but I was surely curious about Willem's character. He was a bit of an enigma in Just One Day, and it looks like Forman really gets into the nitty-gritty in this one about his background and family! I'm so glad that you absolutely adored this one. I wasn't going to pick up Just One Year after thinking Just One Day was meh, but your review has wholeheartedly convinced me! Gorgeous review, Keertana :)Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-32363676311384827692013-09-28T21:39:58.996-04:002013-09-28T21:39:58.996-04:00It's no secret that I haven't had the best...It's no secret that I haven't had the best of luck with Forman's novels, and so Just One Day failed to completely wow me. I really enjoyed the ending of that one though, and so that leaves me with much hope that I'll enjoy this one significantly more. <br /><br />I can definitely see myself getting frustrated in this novel- with all those near-misses, and the fact that it takes Willem such a long time to realize that one day did indeed change him, but I'm hoping that it will be the good kind of frustration. Also, I'm really looking forward to finding out about Yael and Bram's love story, and how that parallels Allyson and Willem's story. Also, I'm already cheering for this deep parent-child relationship, especially because Willem is older. I'm already looking forward to reading about that, and seeing how things play out between them.<br /><br />Overall, you've given me hope that I'll enjoy this one more than I have Forman's other books. It seems like such a beautiful and touching read. Lovely review dear! <3<br /><br />Aneeqahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352395407424623520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-20827711700129310392013-09-28T11:43:49.230-04:002013-09-28T11:43:49.230-04:00Aw, gorgeous review, Keertana! You are so eloquent...Aw, gorgeous review, Keertana! You are so eloquent--I agree with everything you said. I loved being in Willem's mind--I love that he isn't written as this perfect guy, pining away for Allyson--even though he is a mysterious figure in Just One day, I knew enough about him to know that pining is not Willem's style. So I applaud Forman for allowing his character's integrity to remain intact. <br /><br />And I love this part of your review:<br /><br />"And while there is the admission that both Willem and Allyson will be fine alone, there is also the truth that they will be remarkable together. "<br /><br />That's a wonderful, wonderful statement--and so true. <br /><br />I'm so happy that this book worked for you, K! This love story goes down as one of my all time fave's:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-39847516247359503872013-09-28T00:38:37.510-04:002013-09-28T00:38:37.510-04:00Like Jenny I only skimmed your review because I...Like Jenny I only skimmed your review because I'm still reading Just One Day. I'm really liking it so far though and I have a feeling I'm going to love this too. :)Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09113611207753873326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-77122678926800830252013-09-27T16:15:58.486-04:002013-09-27T16:15:58.486-04:00First, I'm green jelly here. SO want to read t...First, I'm green jelly here. SO want to read this one. WANT. :) Now you give me this review and I'm wondering why it's not in my hot little hands right now. This sounds like what I wanted in the series and I was afraid I wasn't going to get it. Oh now I really can't wait!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-70117529492290772332013-09-27T10:49:13.915-04:002013-09-27T10:49:13.915-04:00I only skimmed your review Keertana because I have...I only skimmed your review Keertana because I haven't read the first book and don't want to know too much about Willem before I do so. When I get around to book 1, it will be my first Gayle Forman book and I'm HUGELY excited, I can't believe it's taken me so long to read her! I'm glad to see this book got a 5 from you, I have such high hopes for the series as a whole:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-59384693800358421082013-09-27T06:51:31.841-04:002013-09-27T06:51:31.841-04:00While If I Stay was a fist Forman novel I've r...While If I Stay was a fist Forman novel I've read and as such it'll always have a special place in my heart I can say I really enjoyed Just One Day. You have no idea how happy I'm to hear that Just One Year was even better for you. I cannot wait to read it. Amazing review Keertana :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.com