tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post4578309514554434882..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Find Me by Romily Bernard ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-54857409183307749812013-07-16T22:24:02.620-04:002013-07-16T22:24:02.620-04:00I can't say that I've read many YA mysteri...I can't say that I've read many YA mysteries/thrillers, but at least that means I haven't been disappointed in them of late! That's always such a good feeling, though, after being burned by one-too-many to find one that's so good and worth the burns on the way to discovering it. The only mysteries I've really read have been Christie's, so I'm sure it would be a nice change to read mysteries dealing with computers and other parts of modernity. Wonderful review, Melissa!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-83251967935223302372013-07-16T15:48:56.183-04:002013-07-16T15:48:56.183-04:00YAY YAY YAY! A mystery that SURPRISED you and kept...YAY YAY YAY! A mystery that SURPRISED you and kept you guessing!! That is what I love. Very few do that for me, and I agree that the YA genre is lacking. No one does it like Dorothy Sayers and Agatha Christie any more. So so happy this was a WIN for you. These characters sound engaging and love when there's a subtle romance that doesn't overwhelm the action of the plot. PLUS I met this author at BEA and she was the sweetest ever. Now I'm sooo excited to read this one. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-28530956035502279992013-07-15T19:43:03.465-04:002013-07-15T19:43:03.465-04:00I'm not a huge mystery/thriller reader, but la...I'm not a huge mystery/thriller reader, but lately I've been craving that sort of thing, so this sounds perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-21660592087384289772013-07-15T19:39:34.551-04:002013-07-15T19:39:34.551-04:00A mystery novel that DELIVERS? *gasp* I love a goo...A mystery novel that DELIVERS? *gasp* I love a good mystery but have been so disappointed by YA mystery novels too, but I'll have to give this one a shot for sure. Great review, Melissa! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-78236265900680056712013-07-15T19:11:14.786-04:002013-07-15T19:11:14.786-04:00I haven't heard of this one but I'm intrig...I haven't heard of this one but I'm intrigued. I love that this one has plenty of action, is creepy and kept you guessing. I'm having a tough time finding a good YA mystery novel these days so I'll add this one to my wishlist. Thanks for the recommendation, Melissa!A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-70422392501228612022013-07-15T16:47:58.101-04:002013-07-15T16:47:58.101-04:00This one sounds great! I'm happy that I have a...This one sounds great! I'm happy that I have a copy that I can access whenever I'm in the mood for this thrilling-sounding mystery. It looks like all of the characters are thoroughly enjoyable in this book, I'm excited for the non-instalove romance! Currently bowing down to Bernard's ability to not give answers before we're supposed to receive them. I hope to check this one out soon, wonderful review, Melissa!Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-18091406870383216912013-07-15T13:44:27.792-04:002013-07-15T13:44:27.792-04:00This one sounds like it would tear my nerves up! T...This one sounds like it would tear my nerves up! Thriller-y books tend to get me a bit wound up and feeling nervy. Blergh. Not sure it's my cup of tea BUT I can tell you liked it Melissa and I think that's awesome. Great review! Love that it's a great debut. Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-73015934933933550312013-07-15T12:24:14.514-04:002013-07-15T12:24:14.514-04:00Ooh, this seems like an excellent mystery! Love it...Ooh, this seems like an excellent mystery! Love it when a mystery keeps you guessing. Wick sounds like a fabulous MC, and I'm glad that the romance isn't too insta-lovey. I'm very excited for this book now! <br /><br />Fantastic review! :)Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-89757918507715931192013-07-15T11:49:54.056-04:002013-07-15T11:49:54.056-04:00Oooo this sounds like a winner Melissa! This is th...Oooo this sounds like a winner Melissa! This is the type of read where I like the answers to be withheld so I get a big surprise at the end, whereas with books like the one I reviewed today the withholding of answers frustrates me. I hadn't given this on much consideration, but now I'm thinking it needs to be on my Kindle:) A huge YAY for no insta-love. It feels like such a rare story now that doesn't have that instant "I love you". Amazing review:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-50217447995860064572013-07-15T11:11:27.765-04:002013-07-15T11:11:27.765-04:00I think you should, Mary! I was pleasantly surpris...I think you should, Mary! I was pleasantly surprised, and there are some crazy freaky moments in the story that made me jump, too. Give it a go :))))Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-77766944528071632602013-07-15T09:35:27.793-04:002013-07-15T09:35:27.793-04:00I was eyeing this one on my shelf yesterday and no...I was eyeing this one on my shelf yesterday and now I think I'll have to pick it up and read it! I do love a great mystery/thriller but YA's been particularly disappointing in this arena. Wick and Lily sound like great characters, too!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-833042900987807582013-07-15T09:27:35.144-04:002013-07-15T09:27:35.144-04:00Thanks, Megan! It's a really good book, and it...Thanks, Megan! It's a really good book, and it's definitely creepy from page one!Melissa https://www.blogger.com/profile/09297126633481230633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-7174039051327362832013-07-15T09:22:23.270-04:002013-07-15T09:22:23.270-04:00I love myself some good mystery thrillers, so your...I love myself some good mystery thrillers, so your review has me more hyped up for FIND ME. I agree, there's nothing like a good thriller to keep you up all night, and I like that the author had memorable writing (honestly, this isn't easy to find these days). Can't wait to get started on my copy now. Fab review, Melissa!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-58176898559212093792013-07-15T09:21:27.592-04:002013-07-15T09:21:27.592-04:00I'm so excited that you'll be reading this...I'm so excited that you'll be reading this soon, Nick! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did...and I hear it's possibly a series!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-61572581587468727392013-07-15T09:16:10.646-04:002013-07-15T09:16:10.646-04:00Lovely review, Melissa! You have no idea how happy...Lovely review, Melissa! You have no idea how happy I am to see you praise this book. I'll be reading it quite soon and now I'm beyond excited. It sounds like such a good YA mystery book! And I agree, YA mystery books are most of the time a fail with me as well.<br />Just this "I want action, first and foremost. I want real, palpable tension that makes me cringe at times. And, above all else, I don't want the answers before I'm supposed to receive them. Find Me delivers all that and more." makes me want to read the book right away!<br />I also like how the romance isn't insta-love. I'm so sick and tired of insta-love, so it's good to know that this one doesn't have it!<br />Thanks for the beautiful review, Melissa! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-8940827427263841192013-07-15T08:00:48.758-04:002013-07-15T08:00:48.758-04:00It's edgy and eerie and totally fun to read, M...It's edgy and eerie and totally fun to read, Melanie. You should definitely read it!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-35525129913309619102013-07-15T08:00:26.015-04:002013-07-15T08:00:26.015-04:00This was really, really good - and surprising, Ayl...This was really, really good - and surprising, Aylee! I think it's pretty dang good, and you should probably give it a go ;)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-16767400114790999962013-07-15T04:36:17.067-04:002013-07-15T04:36:17.067-04:00This one has always caught eye- it seems a little ...This one has always caught eye- it seems a little creepy- which I am slightly shuffling away from but other than that- I am eager to get a copy. <br /><br />Fantastic review, hon! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-14070883123226334672013-07-15T00:11:01.694-04:002013-07-15T00:11:01.694-04:00Well, this sounds great! Honestly, I've been f...Well, this sounds great! Honestly, I've been finding the same as you lately: there haven't been many mysteries that have truly impressed me. So you wanna bet, you have me intrigued with your description of how good the mystery is in this one! Not just a mystery, but a mystery thriller that keeps you on edge the entire time. Love that!! Thanks for the rec, Melissa. And really great review!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.com