tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post5305812880162897235..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: The After Girls by Leah Konen ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-59216683387905852072013-05-22T08:03:05.324-04:002013-05-22T08:03:05.324-04:00This book is new to me. You have certainly convin...This book is new to me. You have certainly convinced me to check it out and I am glad you liked it. Great review.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-84988449120408781342013-05-22T08:02:38.254-04:002013-05-22T08:02:38.254-04:00I haven't heard much about this book, to tell ...I haven't heard much about this book, to tell you the truth, but it does sound pretty fascinating. I'd be interested in reading about these girls, and seeing how they cope and transform as their story is told.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-1211350829585369172013-05-22T08:02:36.251-04:002013-05-22T08:02:36.251-04:00I have not heard anything about this book but it s...I have not heard anything about this book but it sounds really good. <br /><br /><br />Great review!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-55142522761099515062013-05-13T19:01:55.391-04:002013-05-13T19:01:55.391-04:00Contemporary fiction really is always hit or miss ...Contemporary fiction really is always hit or miss for some reason. This looks really bittersweet -- I'm adding it to my TBR... but I don't know if it would be too depressing for me?Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-18248244223442225802013-05-10T10:19:19.334-04:002013-05-10T10:19:19.334-04:00Nice review. This sounds like an intense book.Nice review. This sounds like an intense book.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-19672318641894461002013-05-09T11:01:50.694-04:002013-05-09T11:01:50.694-04:00Yeah, it's definitely more obscure, but it'...Yeah, it's definitely more obscure, but it's a standout contemp for me as of late. I hope you give it a go!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-62809786357353395912013-05-09T11:01:37.438-04:002013-05-09T11:01:37.438-04:00It was definitely a lot deeper than PLL...I think ...It was definitely a lot deeper than PLL...I think you'd like it!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-82918669585617550002013-05-08T14:38:27.808-04:002013-05-08T14:38:27.808-04:00It reminds me a little of Pretty Little Liars, but...It reminds me a little of Pretty Little Liars, but better.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-2807783186389640482013-05-08T09:14:00.790-04:002013-05-08T09:14:00.790-04:00I sure hope you do give it a go, Aylee! I thought ...I sure hope you do give it a go, Aylee! I thought it was a really strong take on a good premise, so I think it might appeal to others who agree with us on contemps!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-55817137554201033362013-05-08T09:07:42.143-04:002013-05-08T09:07:42.143-04:00I thought this might be like Pretty Little Liars f...I thought this might be like Pretty Little Liars from the blurb, too. But I'm glad it isn't! My experience with contemporaries is not the best either, but I have been thinking about maybe trying to incorporate them into my reading more because I feel pigeonholed sometimes with the usual dystopian and fantasy fare I read. This one sounds good enough to add to my potential contemp tbr, definitely. Thanks for the review, Melissa!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.com