tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post1663959697682768860..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Wrapped ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-46013903452808251802011-05-23T20:47:00.544-04:002011-05-23T20:47:00.544-04:00Ahh, I love this cover and the book sounds great. ...Ahh, I love this cover and the book sounds great. Sounds like a great historical read too. And of course - true love! I'm hooked. I need some romance in my life right now. :)BookGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620998836239969062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-21047867097644818842011-05-22T13:07:51.463-04:002011-05-22T13:07:51.463-04:00So, it matches it's cover. Just what I was ho...So, it matches it's cover. Just what I was hoping for- light hearted fun read. Kind of reminds me of the Amelia Peabody series but maybe less accurate and even more light hearted.<br />As always, love the review! Tells us everything, but gives away nothing.<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-19284943361473817562011-05-22T07:44:45.441-04:002011-05-22T07:44:45.441-04:00Love historical fiction! Great review Melissa!Love historical fiction! Great review Melissa!Jacinda (The Reading Housewives)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11923129365106674434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-22761075369492011912011-05-22T05:34:02.496-04:002011-05-22T05:34:02.496-04:00I LOVE historical fiction but haven't read man...I LOVE historical fiction but haven't read many in the YA genre. It's good hear to hear that it's fun to read but I am sort of disappointed that it lacks depth.Mishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987790171985663765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-20645004372699977592011-05-22T00:24:14.729-04:002011-05-22T00:24:14.729-04:00I'm glad you liked this one pretty well. I'...I'm glad you liked this one pretty well. I've seen some mixed reviews so I've been reluctant. I should check it out.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-54428743569146842802011-05-21T23:28:25.737-04:002011-05-21T23:28:25.737-04:00I liked this one as a light historical read. Agne...I liked this one as a light historical read. Agnes was an awesome heroine, though you're right-- it was so obvious who the bad guy was! Still, I love the cover art and thought this was a great quick read. Great review! :)Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414324160166322024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-15188927561419101072011-05-21T20:29:49.636-04:002011-05-21T20:29:49.636-04:00I agree with you. Not deep, but fun. I enjoyed it ...I agree with you. Not deep, but fun. I enjoyed it for the entertainment value it gave me. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-48380356596175477922011-05-21T19:03:50.888-04:002011-05-21T19:03:50.888-04:00Agreed about the Jane Austen references... a littl...Agreed about the Jane Austen references... a little bit much. :/ Still, I really loved this one. It was just interesting and fun, and a breeze to get through.Ashley @ Book Labyrinthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395484656811182553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-1979243295871573022011-05-21T17:30:47.472-04:002011-05-21T17:30:47.472-04:00I can't wait to read Wrapped. I haven't re...I can't wait to read Wrapped. I haven't read all that many YA historical fiction, even though I am generally a fan of historical fiction, but This book seems like a fun read - in spite of the historical inaccuracies. Great review Melissa!Tammy (The Book Fairy's Haven)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14199128133219847316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-67374067803773281562011-05-21T15:09:20.004-04:002011-05-21T15:09:20.004-04:00I like nice, quick and simple. And the book just l...I like nice, quick and simple. And the book just looks so cute, I always fall for thatBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-53430846088960422702011-05-21T14:18:12.423-04:002011-05-21T14:18:12.423-04:00I'm not too surprised about the issues with hi...I'm not too surprised about the issues with historical accuracy, but I'm glad to hear it's an entertaining read!danyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947267082874389487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-85687765269047763252011-05-21T12:39:30.267-04:002011-05-21T12:39:30.267-04:00I adore historical fiction, so I've had my eye...I adore historical fiction, so I've had my eye on this one since I first heard about it. It's often nice to have a lighthearted book on the back burner, so I might have to pick it up! Thanks for the review, Melissa, and sorry I haven't been around lately. My new job and finishing up this semester has kept me crazy busy!Natalie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15879112865868418812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-7226262816492892822011-05-21T11:44:38.659-04:002011-05-21T11:44:38.659-04:00For some reason I missed this one(I've only be...For some reason I missed this one(I've only been skimming the galley grab cause I have too many to read as it is) but it sounds really good! I'm not sure if I'll have the chance to read it anytime soon, but now I know about it and can watch for it. Great review!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-28298579724519574802011-05-21T11:09:59.311-04:002011-05-21T11:09:59.311-04:00Ah, only a 3.5. That's sad, I thought it would...Ah, only a 3.5. That's sad, I thought it would be a great book. I still want to read it, I love historical fiction.. ;) Great review.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698452908549878264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-3771714975810916532011-05-21T07:05:42.778-04:002011-05-21T07:05:42.778-04:00I want to read this so much! I've always liked...I want to read this so much! I've always liked stories surrounding that era, plus I absolutely love that cover.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629286727932554109noreply@blogger.com