tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post9129749143242815334..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: Just Another...Book Crush (#16): Rites of Passage by Joy N. Hensley (Interview & Giveaway!)Keertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-57380964932201005932014-09-05T14:07:14.374-04:002014-09-05T14:07:14.374-04:00First of all, happy belated birthday, dear! I hope...First of all, happy belated birthday, dear! I hope it was wonderful.<br />Secondly, I hope you're enjoying college! It definitely can be overwhelming at first, but it gets better. :)<br />I can't wait to read your review of Rites of Passage. It sounds like a powerful, thought-provoking book just from the interview here. And who doesn't love a story where a girl defies the odds/expectations due to her gender? :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-76327001391653174422014-09-04T15:02:59.298-04:002014-09-04T15:02:59.298-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-29124810635845039132014-09-04T15:02:57.031-04:002014-09-04T15:02:57.031-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-34644940399775527312014-09-04T15:02:53.190-04:002014-09-04T15:02:53.190-04:00Happy late birthday!
I always say this, but I LO...Happy late birthday! <br /><br />I always say this, but I LOVE these posts so much. You ask the most insightful questions, and I particularly adore Hensley's answers here. Your question about Sam being a feminist really stood out to me. I read Rites of Passage just after a book where the heroine was obsessed with her appearance and thought about it constantly, but Sam doesn't worry about how she looks, because she has much bigger things going on. It's a small thing, but really stood out to me in a refreshing way. And I LOVED the romance, but I agree that we don't all have to be dating someone all the time. But Drill was able to bring the best out in Sam, and he supported her so much, but he couldn't survive military school for her. She had to do it herself. Gosh, I'm dying for a sequel. You know me and HEAs. But I'll read whatever Hensley writes next. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-81291581810424585582014-09-04T07:20:28.697-04:002014-09-04T07:20:28.697-04:00I'm dying to read this book!!
I really like m...I'm dying to read this book!! <br />I really like military books but I never read one involving a girl. I really can't wait to read it!<br /><br />Great interview btw and thanks for the giveaway. :D Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03989851608841675249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-43514172960632717042014-09-03T19:11:19.756-04:002014-09-03T19:11:19.756-04:00I read a digital galley of this a couple of weeks ...I read a digital galley of this a couple of weeks ago and it is great book! If you know someone that is a military school cadet, in the military, a military veteran or a family member of someone in the military there is a contest to giveaway a signed copy of Rites of Passage at www.joynhensley.com.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393664504053861930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-9251768867446642322014-08-30T01:40:37.705-04:002014-08-30T01:40:37.705-04:00I love the sound of this book, and the interview w...I love the sound of this book, and the interview was great! A little more in depth than most. This does sound like it could be one of the great ones, too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06186667183462011123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-77364143091088725092014-08-29T14:44:45.918-04:002014-08-29T14:44:45.918-04:00This is such a great post Joy and Keertana, I only...This is such a great post Joy and Keertana, I only heard about this book today, but the more reviews and posts I read the more excited I get about giving it a go! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-37264878970929075632014-08-29T10:44:06.555-04:002014-08-29T10:44:06.555-04:00Oh, and a huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!!!!! Hope you...Oh, and a huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!!!!! Hope you have a fantastic day!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-46562100626861973442014-08-29T10:43:37.901-04:002014-08-29T10:43:37.901-04:00"My intent was just to write a kick-ass femal..."My intent was just to write a kick-ass female character, you know?"<br /><br />LOVE IT! I adored Sam something fierce, she's totally my hero. I would not have fared half as well in her situation, so I have a complete and utter girl crush on her.<br /><br />I've got all my fingers and toes crossed that a sequel might come our way at some point, but I'm super excited for The Harder You Fall!!!!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-73412788178337218522014-08-29T05:24:33.691-04:002014-08-29T05:24:33.691-04:00Happy Birthday!!
This does sound fabulous.Happy Birthday!!<br /><br />This does sound fabulous.Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-2761792221974777442014-08-28T21:31:17.306-04:002014-08-28T21:31:17.306-04:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEERTANA! I hope you have a great d...<b>HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEERTANA!</b> I hope you have a great day and that you celebrate it with lots of books (!), cake and chocolate. ;) And good luck with going to the university! What a great experience!<br /><br />And wonderful interview! This book sounds so intriguing, and this has only increased my interest. Looking forward to giving it a try soon! Thanks for sharing! <3<br /><br />~ Zoe @ <a href="http://www.zoereads.org" rel="nofollow">The Infinite To-Read Shelf</a> Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08980248647201093593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-50492909127697249732014-08-28T21:02:20.589-04:002014-08-28T21:02:20.589-04:00First, Happy Birthday Keertana!! I understand your...First, Happy Birthday Keertana!! I understand your busy schedule in college, since I'm also going through the same. I've seen Rites Of Passage going around in blogosphere. I really need to get to it soon. <br />Kick-ass female characters are the best. I would love to read about what Sam undergoes. <br />It's really impressive that Joy had been to Military school. (: Loved all the answers, especially the 2nd one was the best. Wonderful post, Keertana!!<a href="http://honeybeeslittlecorner.wordpress.com">Honey Bee's Little World</a>https://www.blogger.com/profile/05665574587520464404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-66855164594949686912014-08-28T20:04:22.192-04:002014-08-28T20:04:22.192-04:00I have a copy of this I picked up at the ALA and I...I have a copy of this I picked up at the ALA and I'm even more excited to read it after this interview! I'm happy to hear some of Joy's real life experiences find their way into the story and I'm sure it makes it feel more authentic. Great post ladies! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-68334175400133288872014-08-28T14:53:02.774-04:002014-08-28T14:53:02.774-04:00I really enjoyed college so I hope you enjoy it as...I really enjoyed college so I hope you enjoy it as much or more than I did! <br /><br />Oh this has me curious. I like the sound of the feminism and the kick-assery (is that a word? LOL) here. <br /><br />PS.. Happy Birthday!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-48106295857440388972014-08-28T08:52:53.417-04:002014-08-28T08:52:53.417-04:00This is one of the books I was most anticipating o...This is one of the books I was most anticipating of the year! <br />All my knoledge about a military school comes from an old movie of Hilary Duff, so I'd say I basically don't know a thing. But it's something that interests me and that I'd love to know more about, specially if the main character is a female kickass that has to find her way in a tipically male world.<br />Awesome review and thank you for this giveaway!<br /><br />Ps. I've started my book blog, I'd really appreciate it if you wanted to come by and check it out! :)<br />http://franniepanincloudsofpages.blogspot.com/ Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-65910595905879088192014-08-27T17:40:24.051-04:002014-08-27T17:40:24.051-04:00First, woo-hoo for college! I hope you love it as ...First, woo-hoo for college! I hope you love it as much as I did.<br /><br />Second, I've heard such good things about this story so color me intrigued. I don't know if I'd survive even the boot camp week. They'd drum me out in a heartbeat.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-76683057754532608272014-08-27T16:34:53.905-04:002014-08-27T16:34:53.905-04:00"Every single girl deserves to know that she ..."Every single girl deserves to know that she is capable of whatever she dreams. She might need help, she might need friends along the way, but she can do anything!" <br /><br />My favourite quote of the interview. I think she comes out with some cracking answers and I think the statement about finding yourself and becoming you is much more important than romance. I had not heard of this novel before (Obviously missed your review) but I am now eager to get my hands on it. <br /><br />Despite you claiming not to ask some good questions, they really rocked in their depth and probe quality. I loved them. <br /><br />And so pleased to hear you are alive. I hope you are managing to have fun whilst settling in and running around everywhere. I remember settling into Uni well, all very hectic, but after a couple of months I imagine things will be much calmer, and the constant smiley face for everyone won't quite be needed! Continue to have fun!Livvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441931016080817720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-919255520697580192014-08-27T12:09:14.397-04:002014-08-27T12:09:14.397-04:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY first of all!! I really hope you...HAPPY BIRTHDAY first of all!! I really hope you'll have a great time and that you'll have a great day! Also I'm sure that soon you'll get around at college and trust me people will be in lines waiting to be your BFFs! I'd be ;) <br /><br />Thank you so much for interviewing Joy! I loved her book but new nothing about her. So military school, well now I know how she got all the technical things right! <br />Also thank you for the giveaway! (I'm not sure if it's INT. If not just delete my entry) ;) <br /><br />HAVE A GREAT TIME!Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-11188961632769305172014-08-27T11:38:04.016-04:002014-08-27T11:38:04.016-04:00So glad you are settling in and getting use to thi...So glad you are settling in and getting use to things and of course, Happy Birthday!!<br />I loved this novel, so darn good!Kindlemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084577342034704304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-9489331068448582112014-08-27T05:46:39.934-04:002014-08-27T05:46:39.934-04:00First of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KEERTANA! I hope you ...First of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KEERTANA! I hope you have a BLAST and get tons of new books and eat tons of cake!<br /><br />Second of all, I am completely envious of the fact that you are already in college while I don't get to move for another couple of days.<br /><br />THIRD OF ALL. Thank you SO much for sharing this with us. I have this one coming up on my review list soon (next week) and I have been a little worried about the intensity of the novel and this is soo incredibly reassuring! I LOVE that Joy agrees that relationships aren't as important as friendships and you should first and foremost always believe in yourself. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing this fantastic interview with us, Keertana! :D<br /><br />And HAPPY BIRTHDAY once again!!<br /><br />Rashika @ <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Rashika https://www.blogger.com/profile/03823262638606052465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-86291579113710322012014-08-27T05:40:08.210-04:002014-08-27T05:40:08.210-04:00It's good to know that you're settling in!...It's good to know that you're settling in! It can be stressful, but you'll adjust in no time at all, I'm sure of it. <br /><br />I think the strong feminist undertones are exactly what will make this book endure the test of time. Also, I felt that there was room for a sequel and I'm glad we can at least hope to get one in the future. Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-76189552359138318642014-08-27T05:11:52.351-04:002014-08-27T05:11:52.351-04:00Hooray for college, I hope it all goes super well ...Hooray for college, I hope it all goes super well for you, hun!<br /><br />And how have I not heard of Rites of Passage until now? It sounds fantastic, thanks for bringing it to my attention!<br /><br /><a href="http://thebookishmanicurist.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mands @ The Bookish Manicurist </a>The Bookish Manicuristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306340951256242816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-89412585469647408162014-08-27T01:51:11.515-04:002014-08-27T01:51:11.515-04:00Great interview :)
And it will calm down...eventua...Great interview :)<br />And it will calm down...eventuallyBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com