tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post9053566487006121624..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: ARC Review: Going Vintage by Lindsey LeavittKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-30460698611544791412013-04-01T12:00:25.391-04:002013-04-01T12:00:25.391-04:00Aw, bummer that this one didn't work for you. ...Aw, bummer that this one didn't work for you. I have it on my Kindle so I will be giving it a try but having recently read and loved Looking for Alibrandi (I REALLY need to write that review) I am afraid I will be comparing GV to that book now. But you know, not everyone can write a book like Melina Marchetta ( they can only WISH) so I'm willing to try it out anyway:) Enjoyed your thoughts as always:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-18702788758594774602013-03-27T15:15:47.483-04:002013-03-27T15:15:47.483-04:00Wonderful review, my friend! What you've desc...Wonderful review, my friend! What you've described has pretty much convinced me that this one isn't for me. It's rare that I pick up a contemp, and so I really like those deep emotional connections when I do, even in 'fun' reads I need something more than just the romance--particularly when a generational thing is really at the book's core. I wish this had done it better, it DOES look really cute, but I'll be skipping it.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416898799044848769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-45643400783368975672013-03-27T13:00:42.753-04:002013-03-27T13:00:42.753-04:00This one does sound fun, which is what I've he...This one does sound fun, which is what I've heard from most people and whilst it might be lacking some depth, I definitely think I'll give it a try. <br /><br />Fab review, dearest! :) Livvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441931016080817720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-9359217992919098282013-03-26T21:43:50.066-04:002013-03-26T21:43:50.066-04:00I've heard lots of great things about this one...I've heard lots of great things about this one! To be quite honest, I think this is the first review I've seen for this book that's not completely praising it, haha. I'm very excited to see the fantastic romance between Mallory and Oliver. Their conversations sound great, and I love when romance builds between verbal things, rather than physical. I'll make sure to expect just a light read from this one. Thanks for the review, Keertana!Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678009807863670317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-37803277655035476072013-03-26T18:49:32.952-04:002013-03-26T18:49:32.952-04:00Yeah, this was sweet but a bit more fluffy than I ...Yeah, this was sweet but a bit more fluffy than I thought it was going to be. Maybe it was meant for younger readers and we're in a place where it doesn't do anything for us. Read her other book though. It is amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-57906587059813646452013-03-26T18:22:28.679-04:002013-03-26T18:22:28.679-04:00It sounds like you're bibliovangelizing Lookin...It sounds like you're bibliovangelizing Looking for Alibrandi just a bit in this review. :) For all the reasons that you've mentioned, I'm not very interested in reading Going Vintage. I generally tend to gravitate towards books that are a little meatier and thought-provoking than this sounds. This doesn't sound bad - just not my type of book. I do need to read Looking for Alibrandi at some point - as well as most of Marchetta's works still. Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-35120374637665078652013-03-26T14:33:39.656-04:002013-03-26T14:33:39.656-04:00Almost every review I have seen for this has been ...Almost every review I have seen for this has been a 3. Oh, and I loved Looking for Alibrandi so I can't read that instead because I already did! So I don't know what I'm gonna do. Part of me wants to read this anyway because I was so looking forward to it (and I love fun contemporaries) but I have a feeling I will be disappointed like you were. I think I may have to put this one on hold for now. Even if I did buy it, it would take some time before I could fit it into my schedule. Great review, Keertana. You've given me lots to think about.Kara_Malinczakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559498182018910285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-41956551006351465372013-03-26T12:06:58.555-04:002013-03-26T12:06:58.555-04:00Looking for Alibrandi is by far my favorite Marche...Looking for Alibrandi is by far my favorite Marchetta contemporary (not many would agree, I know) so I totally get what you're saying. On the other hand, I'm actually in the mood for something silly, as stupid as that sounds. After reading a few dystopias in a row and ending with Clockwork Princess, I need a feel-good read that won't take up too much of my brainpower. <br />I think I'll like Mallory very much, actually.<br />Great review, darling.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-55415379167717547312013-03-26T09:43:15.739-04:002013-03-26T09:43:15.739-04:00I agree this was sweet but not very memorable. Gre...I agree this was sweet but not very memorable. Great review Keertana. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-27188802541856516122013-03-26T03:45:47.221-04:002013-03-26T03:45:47.221-04:00Despite it not being the most brilliant of books, ...Despite it not being the most brilliant of books, I still want to read this! I blame the adorable cover and I like the sound of the friendship and then romance with Oliver!Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-72487285031586883002013-03-25T23:47:58.214-04:002013-03-25T23:47:58.214-04:00I guess I was expecting pretty much no depth so I ...I guess I was expecting pretty much no depth so I was surprised at what depth there was. I liked the more serious stuff, but loved the silliness. And I really loved the family stuff and the sister relationship. I guess I was going into it for fluff and didn't want to have to think to hard and this was just pure fun for me. So I guess it depends on what you're looking for. I'm glad you still enjoyed it!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-79232296567929290082013-03-25T17:34:54.043-04:002013-03-25T17:34:54.043-04:00Honestly, I still can't decide if I prefer dee...Honestly, I still can't decide if I prefer deep and meaningful contemporary books, or light and fluffy ones. Still, I'm glad you reviewed this! I feel like I have a better sense of what to expect now if I ever decide to pick this up. It's interesting to hear you say that the romance was the best part, too. I know you don't admit that lightly! :) I'm in no rush to get to this, but I'll definitely keep in on the maybe list. Lovely review, Keertana!Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-56062410537163063552013-03-25T12:36:12.852-04:002013-03-25T12:36:12.852-04:00Okay, all the reviews I've seen thus far have ...Okay, all the reviews I've seen thus far have been 4s and 5s, so it's definitely good to see your more tempered reaction. Still want to read this because it does sound cute, but it's good to have realistic expectations. Thanks for your review, Keertana.<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2013/03/taken-chapter-one-reveal.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-32315826942276774142013-03-25T07:14:33.050-04:002013-03-25T07:14:33.050-04:00Oh it's a shame that you didn't enjoy this...Oh it's a shame that you didn't enjoy this as much as you hoped Keertana, I get why you wanted something with a bit more depth and meaning and after reading Looking For Alibrandi, it's hard not to compare all contemporaries to it's awesomeness. But sometimes I'm in the mood for something a little light hearted and the romance sounds like something that I would enjoy. So I guess I would have to give this a go, when I'm in the right mood for it! Thanks for the honest review hun, at least now I'm aware of some of the issues you had with it! Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-41507928035701387892013-03-25T06:17:12.912-04:002013-03-25T06:17:12.912-04:00I've been in two minds about this one. On one ...I've been in two minds about this one. On one hand, the synopsis sounds quite cute (and I like the cover!) - on the other hand, it seems a bit more fluffy than my usual taste. Might save it for a day when I need something a lighter :) Lovely review, Keertana. Reynjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12060057995836591765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-2248117918540963072013-03-25T03:52:41.690-04:002013-03-25T03:52:41.690-04:00I've seen few reviews for this one and pretty ...I've seen few reviews for this one and pretty much all say the same. This is interesting and funny book but nothing more than that. I think I'll follow your advice and read Melina's book instead :) Great review :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.com