tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post5471184751172584589..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Black City by Elizabeth Richards ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-37857362297987519752013-06-19T19:52:03.432-04:002013-06-19T19:52:03.432-04:00I need to pull this one off my shelf and give it a...I need to pull this one off my shelf and give it a go...I've been on the fence but I've seen a few good reviews in a row now:)Melissas Eclectic Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954443867000135343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-64371524845792479662013-06-19T17:14:11.094-04:002013-06-19T17:14:11.094-04:00I still feel very much on the fence about this one...I still feel very much on the fence about this one! I tried reading it before, but just couldn't get into it. I'm glad you ended up liking it though. Perhaps I'll give it another shot!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-40016132161754848502013-06-17T15:38:48.873-04:002013-06-17T15:38:48.873-04:00I set this one aside after reading so many negativ...I set this one aside after reading so many negative reviews, but you've made me curious about BC again. Sounds like an addictive story, despite the issues. I'll have to look for my ARC and give it a shot. <br /><br />Great review! :)Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-2455570340486233922013-06-15T23:42:52.539-04:002013-06-15T23:42:52.539-04:00Hi Melissa,
I agree with you about th...Hi Melissa,<br /><br /> I agree with you about this being "solid and engaging read". Phoenix is great! I can't wait to see your review on the second book. Lovely review!<br /><br />-DannielleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028544592157767339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-40689440743144871442013-06-15T18:22:56.760-04:002013-06-15T18:22:56.760-04:00I was just thinking about picking this one up, act...I was just thinking about picking this one up, actually, as it's been sitting on my shelf for such a long time. Even though Natalie was basically a brat in the beginning, it's great to see that her character developed. Ash sounds pretty fantastic. ;) Even though the romance was a bit rushed, it does sound sweet! And the world definitely has me intrigued.<br /><br />Lovely review, Melissa! I'm even more excited to pick this one up now! <3<br /><br />-Aneeqah @ <a href="http://mynotsorealife.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">My Not So Real Life</a>Aneeqahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13352395407424623520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-14334739334951079952013-06-15T07:11:53.414-04:002013-06-15T07:11:53.414-04:00I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! For some rea...I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! For some reason, I have a gut feeling this isn't for me, unfortunately, but I'm thrilled you loved it. It's always nice to find a solid dystopian after awhile. Great review, Melissa!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-80233782828706329132013-06-15T06:02:26.812-04:002013-06-15T06:02:26.812-04:00Thank you, Alise! It's definitely worth the re...Thank you, Alise! It's definitely worth the review because it surpassed my expectations in many respects :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-43776694350707761162013-06-15T06:01:25.887-04:002013-06-15T06:01:25.887-04:00I think you should, Amie! It's well worth the ...I think you should, Amie! 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-55960024221405670582013-06-15T06:01:02.645-04:002013-06-15T06:01:02.645-04:00I love the precise rating, Melanie haha you're...I love the precise rating, Melanie haha you're definitely right though, and there were a lot of strong suits for BLACK CITYMelissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-37063735838137165542013-06-15T06:00:09.404-04:002013-06-15T06:00:09.404-04:00This one was actually really good...I can't be...This one was actually really good...I can't believe I waited so long to read it...trust me though, it's worth it, Ellie! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-33328116990162884652013-06-15T05:54:40.695-04:002013-06-15T05:54:40.695-04:00My friends have been RAVING about Black City and P...My friends have been RAVING about Black City and Phoenix but i've been pretty hesitant about picking up a copy. I agree that it does sound promising, so I might just give in to peer pressure ;)<br /><br />- Ellie at <a href="http://selkiereadsstories.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Selkie Reads Stories</a>selkiereadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15054157072513888817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-73795992122300458192013-06-15T05:00:13.569-04:002013-06-15T05:00:13.569-04:00I recall giving this 3.9 stars. I'm normal lik...I recall giving this 3.9 stars. I'm normal like that, lol. I agree that the romance was rushed, but it was sweet and lightnened the dark setting.<br /><br />Magnificent review, Melissa! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-26549502913229019112013-06-15T04:35:04.021-04:002013-06-15T04:35:04.021-04:00Such a pretty cover!!! I am a fan of dystopian so ...Such a pretty cover!!! I am a fan of dystopian so I'll definitely check this one out =) <br /><br />Anyway thanks for stopping by my FFF. Have a nice weekend!!!Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10182877811009253394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-22433178584052934132013-06-15T00:35:28.190-04:002013-06-15T00:35:28.190-04:00I own this one but still have yet to read it. Soun...I own this one but still have yet to read it. Sounds like the world building in this one is fantastic. I like the way you described the romance, although I always prefer a relationship that develops slowly. Great review!<br /><br />Alise @ <a href="http://www.readerswonderland.com" rel="nofollow">Readers In Wonderland</a>Alisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178388552763222269noreply@blogger.com