tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post957972270989265449..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: The Distance Between Us by Kasie WestKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-25223360797326339252013-11-04T14:25:12.171-05:002013-11-04T14:25:12.171-05:00I really like your comment that Caymen's attem...I really like your comment that Caymen's attempts to give Xander "poor" work options wasn't as thoughtful as Xander's attempt. I agree. But that all worked into my frustration over Caymen's constant moping about her lack of money. It really wore on me. ESPECIALLY her internal comparisons. I had a HUGE problem with her relationship with her mom and agree, it never looks like it was healthy. And that other guy should have been expunged from the story. He was NOT needed. <br /><br />I'm glad I'm not the only one who was disappointed. I started to think that I'd picked up the wrong book!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-21539747191453002232013-10-31T21:31:11.944-04:002013-10-31T21:31:11.944-04:00I agree, The Distance Between Us was an okay read ...I agree, The Distance Between Us was an okay read for my but not what I want to read when I pick up a YA contemporary novel. Not sure if I will pick up Kasie's future YA contemps, but I'm a huge fan of her Pivot Point series:) Miss Page-Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518771814158045590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-19961599260343042812013-10-30T20:49:17.226-04:002013-10-30T20:49:17.226-04:00I want to read this one because I was surprised th...I want to read this one because I was surprised that I did end up enjoying Pivot Point, but the premise just doesn't interest me at all. And based on your review (one of the few negative ones I've read), I think perhaps I'll simply wait for Split Second to release. How generic this story sounds - at least plot-wise - is definitely a turn-off for me. That's also disappointing to hear about the love triangle. Sorry you had such a disappointing experience, Keertana! Maybe you would enjoy Pivot Point a bit more.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-33947378122502349042013-10-30T13:40:53.202-04:002013-10-30T13:40:53.202-04:00I initially thought I would read this in one go an...I initially thought I would read this in one go and it probably would have gotten a very high rating because I love West's writing so much. However I was interrupted and when I returned, I started noticing some of the same things you (much better and more thoroughly than I) pointed out. Luckily Pivot Point has much different plot points so I hope you'll like it more.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-54307868444116901992013-10-30T12:18:54.988-04:002013-10-30T12:18:54.988-04:00I'm sorry to hear this didn't work out for...I'm sorry to hear this didn't work out for you, Keertana. I loved Pivot Point so I think I'll still end up reading this someday. Great honest review. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-19309031407884823572013-10-29T18:09:46.521-04:002013-10-29T18:09:46.521-04:00I fell in love with this cover and really wanted t...I fell in love with this cover and really wanted to read it but your review is not the first I've read that found the story and characters so disappointing. I'm not a fan of drama for the sake of drama :/Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-31848340552125351532013-10-29T17:19:58.177-04:002013-10-29T17:19:58.177-04:00Thanks, Terry! I reviewed My Life Next Door last y...Thanks, Terry! I reviewed My Life Next Door last year and though I loved the romance - and realistic portrayal of safe sex - I was disappointed by the perfection of the love interest, the dramatic story line, and especially the fact that the main character did little to maintain her life-long friendships. It kind of came down to the other plot threads not making much of an impact on me, sadly, but I know many readers have loved that one and I hope you do too!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-86691196617933011832013-10-29T17:14:57.654-04:002013-10-29T17:14:57.654-04:00This isn't the sort of book I would normally e...This isn't the sort of book I would normally enjoy. I actually agree with you on almost everything... no, everything, really. But it somehow came at the right moment, I read it in a single evening and ended up quite enjoying it despite myself. I'm sorry it didn't work out like that for you.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-43315985491629841562013-10-29T16:53:54.490-04:002013-10-29T16:53:54.490-04:00I'm one of those who loved this book, but I ha...I'm one of those who loved this book, but I have to say, reading your review, I agree with you on your points. I really wanted that thread of job opportunities explored as well. <br /><br />However, the hilarious dialogue and back and forth between these two characters as well as her friends made up for all of it. Some scenes in particular like the hot chocolate scene, were so real and funny and poignant, that carried the rest of it for me. I also loved Pivot Point. <br /><br />Thanks for all your great reviews. I'm curious now about My Life Next Door! I've been adding some books on my TBR list from your rec's. Including yesterday's reviews! TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-3419382450366494212013-10-29T15:27:43.642-04:002013-10-29T15:27:43.642-04:00Sorry this one didn't work for you. However, t...Sorry this one didn't work for you. However, the fact that you have not given up on this author speaks well for her writing and so I know I need to give at least one book of hers a good read! Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-86747035220076111402013-10-29T15:22:11.127-04:002013-10-29T15:22:11.127-04:00I've only heard good things about this book, s...I've only heard good things about this book, so I was really interested to hear about the negative parts of it! At least now I'll be prepared with a little bit of skepticism when I walk into it ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-76809513138507479202013-10-29T14:11:15.539-04:002013-10-29T14:11:15.539-04:00I have heard a lot about this book and author as w...I have heard a lot about this book and author as well, but I never got to read it. Honestly I don't think this is for me, as I like me reads to be deeper not only something to go through without even thinking about it. So sorry you didn't enjoy this one as much and I really hope your next read is amazing. Great honest review Keertana :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-67892206323683663702013-10-29T13:48:38.815-04:002013-10-29T13:48:38.815-04:00I've heard some mixed reactions to this author...I've heard some mixed reactions to this author's books so I haven't tried them yet--but so many people seem to enjoy, too! *is confused* I'm surprised to hear you didn't like My Life Next Door, though, that one seems to be almost universally loved.<br /><br />Thanks for articulating what did and didn't work for you, Keertana. I have this lying around somewhere, but I guess I don't need to hurry to get to it. :P<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2013/10/mgrantguest.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-74295774475330337412013-10-29T11:26:39.692-04:002013-10-29T11:26:39.692-04:00I am so tired of the same romance plots. I knew th...I am so tired of the same romance plots. I knew this was something like this when I saw the cover and read the synopsis. Nidhi Mahajanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09286149644804507464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-45996652144573190912013-10-29T10:35:09.595-04:002013-10-29T10:35:09.595-04:00Aw, sorry this one didn't work for you Keertan...Aw, sorry this one didn't work for you Keertana! I'm glad you're not passing on Kasie West entirely after reading this though, maybe she'll be an author to grow on you. While I loved it, I can definitely see how it wouldn't work for a lot of people, Caymen's sarcasm is a lot to take at times, but I loved her because I share that sense of humor and I know I grate on people too:) I agree with you on the other love interest, he was completely unnecessary to the plot and I wish he had been left out:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-87610393674377056482013-10-29T08:24:15.335-04:002013-10-29T08:24:15.335-04:00It's totally okay to NOT like a book that ever...It's totally okay to NOT like a book that everyone else loves, Keertana. I've felt that way with a ton of books...not the least of which was this one. I just thought it was riddled with cliches, and it failed to capture any semblance of heartfelt reality. I honestly felt a bit cheated by it, you know? You, clearly, stated it much better than me though! Wonderful review, doll.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-85114762828118772812013-10-29T07:41:00.462-04:002013-10-29T07:41:00.462-04:00Sorry that this book didn't work out for you K...Sorry that this book didn't work out for you Keertana, I've read a lot of praising reviews for this book so far too, but it's always great to a get a differing opinion. Although I love my contemporary romances, I do sometimes want them to give me something more and I can understand your frustrations with neatly wrapped up endings, they do get really tiresome! However I'm glad this book didn't put you off completely in reading more contemporary stuff by West. Lovely review hun! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-87519228506340564502013-10-29T07:20:46.422-04:002013-10-29T07:20:46.422-04:00Aw, that sucks. I love Kasie's Pivot Point and...Aw, that sucks. I love Kasie's Pivot Point and I've been wanting to read this book ever since, but I haven't gotten around to reading it yet. I liked My Life Next though, so there's still a chance.<br /><br />I hope you'll still read Pivot Point, Keertana!Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09113611207753873326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-35410026812528954082013-10-29T04:36:15.041-04:002013-10-29T04:36:15.041-04:00Oh dear. What a bummer. And I so liked the cover...Oh dear. What a bummer. And I so liked the cover.<br /><br />I'll read it anyway, because I really enjoyed Pivot Point, but the things you touched on here are such pet peeves of mine. Grrrr.<br /><br />Kate @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.netl" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207457792179500291noreply@blogger.com