tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post3152996461750277019..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Mini Review: Above by Leah BobetMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-77677258936313737522013-12-09T11:59:12.205-05:002013-12-09T11:59:12.205-05:00I had heard of this book and the mixed reviews. I ...I had heard of this book and the mixed reviews. I might check it out :) Thanks for the review Julie@My5monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861113387434481518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-76964098064644707352013-12-06T17:54:01.514-05:002013-12-06T17:54:01.514-05:00I understand your mixed feelings for this book com...I understand your mixed feelings for this book completely Melissa, whilst I do enjoy my heavier reads, I do prefer them to be less complicated, I don't think I would be able to wrap my head around this story properly despite the author providing such a intriguing premise and beautiful writing. Thank you for your honest review, I hope you were able to find a great lighter read afterwards! Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-48242588127775299652013-12-06T11:36:02.733-05:002013-12-06T11:36:02.733-05:00I couldn't get through this book - for some re...I couldn't get through this book - for some reason, I just couldn't connect. I'm glad it worked out better for you, though I'm not too surprised it wasn't a novel you loved. Still, I love this mini-review - it's incredibly well-written, Melissa! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-37280954768177804382013-12-05T22:18:33.208-05:002013-12-05T22:18:33.208-05:00The main reason that I'm interested in reading...The main reason that I'm interested in reading this story is due to the narrative voice. It sounds like something that lots of readers have struggled with, and that makes me curious. The story as a whole also sounds very unique, and as a huge fantasy fan I'm always on the lookout for different sorts of fantasies. I'll have to keep this in mind for when I want a heavier, more consuming read.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-83318393212722283952013-12-05T10:37:12.295-05:002013-12-05T10:37:12.295-05:00Hi *waves* :D
Moved to bloglovin and caught up on ...Hi *waves* :D<br />Moved to bloglovin and caught up on all my blogs<br /><br />Eh, do not know about this oneBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-40739208346507387962013-12-05T10:29:09.409-05:002013-12-05T10:29:09.409-05:00Hmmmm. Not sure how I feel about this one Melissa....Hmmmm. Not sure how I feel about this one Melissa. I love that the writing was beautiful and lyrical, but you know how much I love to love characters, so the fact that you were kind of on the outside looking in on them in this one has me balking slightly. That cover is gorgeous though, I remember drooling when I first saw it:) Lovely review as always!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-80538919036552429462013-12-05T10:20:45.222-05:002013-12-05T10:20:45.222-05:00Fantasy can definitely be hit-or-miss. This one so...Fantasy can definitely be hit-or-miss. This one sounds good, though the somewhat muddled world and characters might dull my interest.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-67121631665811089532013-12-05T06:41:57.626-05:002013-12-05T06:41:57.626-05:00I agree about Fantasy - it's a genre I really ...I agree about Fantasy - it's a genre I really struggle with because sometimes it's great but, if I'm honest, 50% of the time it just doesn't work for me.<br /><br />I get that this was a bit confusing, but it does sound wonderfully well written and incredibly detailed. Which I like. I can appreciate when an author really takes the time to craft their world and their characters, instead of just throwing all of the underdeveloped elements into a pot and giving it a stir.<br />Allie @ Little Birdie Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368572335905353234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-68322568011971430672013-12-05T05:16:27.566-05:002013-12-05T05:16:27.566-05:00Hmm, sounds like a really complex, rich fantasy Me...Hmm, sounds like a really complex, rich fantasy Mel. I think seasoned fans of fantasy will really enjoy this. Great review!<br /><br />Jeann @ <a href="http://www.happyindulgencebooks.com" rel="nofollow">Happy Indulgence</a>Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.com