tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post2853811022982377832..comments2024-03-29T06:56:52.163-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Review: The Reece Malcolm List by Amy SpaldingKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-82932964621707954962013-04-15T15:09:29.827-04:002013-04-15T15:09:29.827-04:00Tonya loved this one too, just like everyone else ...Tonya loved this one too, just like everyone else I know--but weirdly enough, I felt relatively indifferent to the whole thing, which was so disappointing! I liked Devan well enough and the story well enough, but I just didn't find it as charming or funny or heartfelt as everyone else did. Was I just cranky when I read it? :P Oh, well.<br /><br />I'm so glad you enjoyed it, though. I do like that we're seeing more lighthearted contemporary YAs, though--they make a nice change from all the angsty ones that take themselves too seriously.Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-25583439920614037172013-04-13T12:31:25.058-04:002013-04-13T12:31:25.058-04:00Agree on basically all counts. I always try to jus...Agree on basically all counts. I always try to just toss aside anything with a pink cover or anything described as "cute," "fun," or "light." But just like you, I started reading this on a whim because everyone was talking about it and it just flew by. You made a few great points here--the romance *was* less drama-filled than some other YA books and I appreciated that. I also had a lot of fun with the drama (theatre!) parts of the book whereas I usually hate when characters are working on a play. It is just overdone in the YA genre, I think. (ESPECIALLY A Midsummer Night's Dream) I guess it doesn't hurt that Amy Spalding must like a few of the same musicals as me:) Flannery Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220575148619507951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-81230119570427364642013-04-11T14:28:27.931-04:002013-04-11T14:28:27.931-04:00I am so BUMMED that I missed this one on NG. I lov...I am so BUMMED that I missed this one on NG. I love all types of contemporary YA, intense and issue driven as well as lighter and funny. So I am so happy you give this one a thumbs up, Keertana! And omg, did you compare the romance to Anna and the French Kiss?? Sign me up!<br /><br />Incidentally, Spalding's next book loos to be awesome too!Here's the GR link:<br />http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17343437-ink-is-thicker-than-waterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-90537260117468304052013-04-10T12:48:13.310-04:002013-04-10T12:48:13.310-04:00Like you, I was initially inclined to write this o...Like you, I was initially inclined to write this one off, but the more reactions I see, and this review in particular have me convinced it's one of the few contemporaries I really must read this year. I was fortunate enough to attend a panel featuring Amy Spalding, and the way she talked about the mother-daughter relationship in this one really made me want to pick it up. I also love books where the romance isn't the thing, it's just an organic part of the bigger plot. We'll see though, I'm one of those who really didn't like the romance in Anna and the French Kiss, so I'm hoping it's different enough to not bother me.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00416898799044848769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-43176134439261875772013-04-10T05:27:07.341-04:002013-04-10T05:27:07.341-04:00I LOVED this book! And now I am even more excited ...I LOVED this book! And now I am even more excited to get to L.A!Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-26667063243821240472013-04-09T15:45:37.467-04:002013-04-09T15:45:37.467-04:00I've heard nothing but positive, gushing prais...I've heard nothing but positive, gushing praise for this book. As soon as I can get my hands on a copy of it, I'll definitely give it a go. Great, thorough review, Keertana! <br /><br />I passed it over because of the campy cover, but sometimes I make mistakes when I do that. This is clearly one of those times. :)Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-35159866399814493192013-04-09T13:00:31.432-04:002013-04-09T13:00:31.432-04:00This is such a heartfelt review! I actually love &...This is such a heartfelt review! I actually love 'fun' books as well as they are also quality. So rarely do I find books that make me laugh out loud. Anyway, I will be reading this one for sure now. It sounds fantastic. Thanks for sharing! Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-13655260999472914072013-04-09T12:32:41.197-04:002013-04-09T12:32:41.197-04:00I just added this to my TBR pile. We are so alike ...I just added this to my TBR pile. We are so alike Keertana. I have disregarded so many YA books just because they were labeled as fun, cute, insert other positive, sweet word here. Just like you, I am attracted to books that promise despair and conflict, issue books essentially. Yet your review has convinced me I would love this book, and I am now more anxious than ever to read it! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-36834466173289386572013-04-09T09:59:47.333-04:002013-04-09T09:59:47.333-04:00I've done that before Keertana - taken one loo...I've done that before Keertana - taken one look at a cover and decided it wouldn't be of interest to me only to pick it up later and be thoroughly impressed. I love when a book proves to me just how wrong I was to discard it initially:) I really had no interest in this book, but you've definitely got me reconsidering!!!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-20719910859324136272013-04-09T08:51:52.810-04:002013-04-09T08:51:52.810-04:00Fantastic review, Keertana. Like Sam I wasn't ...Fantastic review, Keertana. Like Sam I wasn't planning on reading this book at all. It didn't interest me when I first saw it but then so many positive reviews started coming up. I'm glad to hear that this story has an impressive depth and the characters are someone you can easily connect to. Thanks for sharing this lovely review. Definitely going to read this soon. :)Eunicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149413249084973336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-2246105272002066782013-04-09T02:31:55.838-04:002013-04-09T02:31:55.838-04:00I've had this one ever since it came out, but ...I've had this one ever since it came out, but I have to admit I'm a bit of a snob myself. The cover made me think that this would be a fluffy story without any real substance, when instead it portrays complicated, layered relationships that are a true delight to read. <br />I'll have to move it up on my tbr, you've left me no choice.<br />Gorgeous review as always. Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-87301188916889968572013-04-09T00:11:20.143-04:002013-04-09T00:11:20.143-04:00Less drama in a romance sounds VERY good to me! I...Less drama in a romance sounds VERY good to me! I have this one on my WL but it's your review that has me dying to get my hands on it. It sounds amazing! I'm so glad you gave it a try!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-54856208815442513652013-04-08T23:13:13.120-04:002013-04-08T23:13:13.120-04:00I've never heard of this book before but the c...I've never heard of this book before but the cover looks cute! And I love contemporary books so thank you so much for introducing me to this one ;)<br /><br />Awesome review, Keertana ♥ So glad you enjoyed it!Celinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08081398800624180719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-31535205305852193752013-04-08T19:05:07.915-04:002013-04-08T19:05:07.915-04:00I don't think there's anything wrong with ...I don't think there's anything wrong with being selective about the types of books you choose to read - call it snobbery or whatever else. All of us have limited reading time, so we have to choose carefully what to read. With that being said, however, I am sure that I miss many light-hearted books that I would love simply because I, like you, prefer more serious reads. While I'm still not sure that The Reece Malcolm List is for me despite this lovely and glowing review, I am glad that you took a chance with this and ended up really loving it, Keertana! That's always a great feeling to have. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-43870079145376622542013-04-08T12:30:15.940-04:002013-04-08T12:30:15.940-04:00I've heard really good things about this book!...I've heard really good things about this book! I'm glad that the adult relationship is an important role & prominent, that doesn't happen very often. I'm excited to read this book. :)elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098549352641704742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-35585030700644638032013-04-08T11:06:43.626-04:002013-04-08T11:06:43.626-04:00I’m exactly the same way, Keertana! I’m much more ...I’m exactly the same way, Keertana! I’m much more drawn to dark contemporary novels, and I tend to automatically discount ones with girly covers, even if I’ve been assured that the contents are different. In all honesty, that feeling has been the big reason I’ve stayed so far away from The Reece Malcolm List, but I guess I should rethink myself here! I also love novels about family and family relationships—they’re probably my favorite.<br /><br />Uh, yep. Your review has just convinced me that I need to get this book straight away! So thank you for that. :DRenae @ Respiring Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269581772628307546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-76964784204903055202013-04-08T07:25:35.079-04:002013-04-08T07:25:35.079-04:00I had little to no interest in this book when I fi...I had little to no interest in this book when I first came across it, but all these positive reviews have me more than convinced now. I love the sound of Devan! And, of course, I like the Anna and the French Kiss comparison. ;) I'll definitely have to give this one a shot in a few weeks. Brilliant review, Keertana!Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-46076894408119948952013-04-08T06:18:36.981-04:002013-04-08T06:18:36.981-04:00I didn't expect a lot going into The Reece Mal...I didn't expect a lot going into The Reece Malcolm List either Keertana, but it's depth of characters certainly surprised me. Also I enjoyed how it wasn't predictable in the least, Devan's mum's behaviour could change in an instant, that you didn't know what you'd be getting! Lovely review Keertana! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-9375357443909380442013-04-08T00:54:17.251-04:002013-04-08T00:54:17.251-04:00This book hasn't caught my attention previousl...This book hasn't caught my attention previously on Netgalley, but now I'm a little disappointed that I didn't request it! I thought it was just one of those meaningless contemporary books as well, so I didn't think of reading it (I'm like you!). But after reading your review, I'm so intrigued! This Devan character seems so lovely and real, it's great that you connected with her so easily. The relationship between her and her mother looks strong and ever-growing. And since you've mentioned the similar romance to Anna, I'm so in! This is a fantastic review as always, Keertana. I'm picking this book up soon because of you! <3Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-43389603170764480552013-04-08T00:14:06.986-04:002013-04-08T00:14:06.986-04:00Ohhh lovely review Keertana! I love books that hav...Ohhh lovely review Keertana! I love books that have relationship and character growth between all parties involved. I'm definitely curious about Reese Malcolm now. It sounds like a book that I might like. Hopefully it'll be available in the library sometime soon :).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com