tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post1646214491168154591..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Something Real by Heather Demetrios ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-68156319608509641872014-02-25T00:11:54.612-05:002014-02-25T00:11:54.612-05:00I just finished this book. My review goes up in a ...I just finished this book. My review goes up in a few minutes. Such a wonderful book. I'm really surprised this isn't getting more attention.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-5747906168428317332014-01-27T14:51:52.793-05:002014-01-27T14:51:52.793-05:00This book was barely on my radar, so it's nice...This book was barely on my radar, so it's nice to see such a glowing review. The characters sound fabulous, and the writing sounds excellent, too. Hopefully my local library will get this one in February! <br /><br />Amazing review!Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-67984537632903661102014-01-27T00:11:57.516-05:002014-01-27T00:11:57.516-05:00Great review. This book sounds excellent, I'll...Great review. This book sounds excellent, I'll definitely look out for it! Trinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028407432627422099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-45551862027384516002014-01-22T00:36:14.257-05:002014-01-22T00:36:14.257-05:00Your review for Something Real is so wonderful, Me...Your review for Something Real is so wonderful, Melissa! I wish mine were half as coherent and descriptive as yours is. You basically hit the nail on the head! I loved this book as well, and am eager to make sure that more people take note of it this 2014.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-14808901244013993632014-01-20T19:21:21.556-05:002014-01-20T19:21:21.556-05:00Wow, this sounds fabulous. I wouldn't expect t...Wow, this sounds fabulous. I wouldn't expect this to be a hard-hitting book. I've been on a contemporary streak lately, so I will definitely check this out.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-5506915017732320562014-01-20T15:35:08.141-05:002014-01-20T15:35:08.141-05:00Okay, WOW. I didn't like the cover on this one...Okay, WOW. I didn't like the cover on this one so my eyes just went right over it but I LOVE everything you've described here. It sounds like an Asheley book and I love the little trademark by the names. I'm gonna give this one a try. Yay for contemporary, Melissa! LOVED reading these thoughts. So much fun. I can tell you really loved it. Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-80802556465561074472014-01-20T15:23:44.333-05:002014-01-20T15:23:44.333-05:00I've never heard of this book before, but I am...I've never heard of this book before, but I am so glad you are expanding my horizons with this one…it sounds brilliant, especially since it is one of your favorites. Plus, Patrick sounds like a character I'd love. Going to add it to my TBR list…great review!Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-47420360956283544092014-01-20T14:12:46.823-05:002014-01-20T14:12:46.823-05:00I've not heard of this one before, but it sure...I've not heard of this one before, but it sure does sound absolutely wonderful. I love character-driven stories and I think I'll enjoy this one as much as you did, especially Patrick.<br />Thanks for sharing, Melissa!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-28385145629098535812014-01-20T14:11:21.671-05:002014-01-20T14:11:21.671-05:00I really liked Patrick too though overall I wasn&#...I really liked Patrick too though overall I wasn't as enthusiastic about this book as you-maybe because of its realness and raw emotion?The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-62182942900437447092014-01-20T12:22:49.828-05:002014-01-20T12:22:49.828-05:00I don't like the over sensationalized reality ...I don't like the over sensationalized reality TV shows at all. I get hives just thinkng about the Kareashians. So I doubt I'd ever pick this up, but I'm glad to see you enjoyed it enough for 5 stars. Great review, Melissa! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-13870401886159634082014-01-20T12:19:55.493-05:002014-01-20T12:19:55.493-05:00This sounds like a really amazing book. I love a b...This sounds like a really amazing book. I love a book that can just immerse me in the characters' lives and make me feel things. And reality TV is such a huge part of culture nowadays, so it's a very real and present issue. I'm adding this to my TBR list!!<br /><br />P.S. I totally get the romance stemming from romance. My boyfriend was my best friend in the months before we started going out :)<br /><br />Kris @Imaginary ReadsKris @Imaginary Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550965344184687023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-73344391822895255862014-01-20T11:50:41.029-05:002014-01-20T11:50:41.029-05:00Wow! This sounds amazing and like a refreshing cha...Wow! This sounds amazing and like a refreshing change from what's out there. <br /><br />Great review, lady!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265886949165521345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-63916870165037469732014-01-20T10:58:22.713-05:002014-01-20T10:58:22.713-05:00John & Kate's twins were the first thing t...John & Kate's twins were the first thing that came to mind for me - especially after that horrific interview the other day. It's well worth the read.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-78396780208316688722014-01-20T10:57:38.437-05:002014-01-20T10:57:38.437-05:00Keertana, it's gritty, powerful and really emo...Keertana, it's gritty, powerful and really emotional. It wasn't overdone either, and the author's writing style is perfection :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-50892181084316007652014-01-20T10:57:07.441-05:002014-01-20T10:57:07.441-05:00The cover didn't speak to me either, but I was...The cover didn't speak to me either, but I was in the mood for something contemporary, and this one absolutely blew me away. Please read it!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-901948061760779132014-01-20T10:52:59.436-05:002014-01-20T10:52:59.436-05:00Woah, I haven't heard of this one before but i...Woah, I haven't heard of this one before but it sounds exactly like something I'd love. I really enjoy raw, gritty novels that can make me think and this sounds perfect. Thanks for putting this on my radar, Melissa!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-18630534918653197382014-01-20T10:46:34.572-05:002014-01-20T10:46:34.572-05:00I honestly would have skipped right over this one ...I honestly would have skipped right over this one if you hadn't texted me Melissa! That cover doesn't do anything for me even though it clearly fits the story, but obviously I would be missing out hugely if I passed it by. Love the sound of the relationship between Bonnie and Patrick, it seems low on the drama and high on all the feels:) Thanks for making sure I added this one to my list!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-70043876468010493722014-01-20T10:45:42.122-05:002014-01-20T10:45:42.122-05:00I think this is such a brilliant premise especiall...I think this is such a brilliant premise especially because of our society. I just recently heard about Something Real and it reminded of the John & Kate twins and this other book, You Look Different in Real Life. It's so sad, but I think I'm going to add Something Real to tbr and check it out for myself. Great review.Alyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915699621994444274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-68705397442612280252014-01-20T09:10:42.995-05:002014-01-20T09:10:42.995-05:00I was actually watching that debacle on GMA the ot...I was actually watching that debacle on GMA the other day with the poor twins from Jon & Kate + 8, so this was a crazy relevant read for me. It really does pack a punch...I highly recommend it, Mary!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-64191688181875520632014-01-20T09:04:11.231-05:002014-01-20T09:04:11.231-05:00I've always wondered about those kids who are ...I've always wondered about those kids who are stars as kids -- it seems like such pressure and such unreality. I can't imagine growing up in that poisonous atmosphere. Love the TM after all their names.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.com