tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post6761733576900248122..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: The Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-26454067147937795122013-08-29T23:27:50.656-04:002013-08-29T23:27:50.656-04:00I think you did a great job highlighting the good ...I think you did a great job highlighting the good of this book. Unfortunately it wasn't really the read for me but I'm glad to see that contemporary is treating you well right now.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-5969197094950168152013-08-29T20:12:41.590-04:002013-08-29T20:12:41.590-04:00I feel like I've read a ton of contemporaries ...I feel like I've read a ton of contemporaries recently - far more than I like to read at a time - but when I'm ready to read some more again, this will definitely be towards the top of my list! While reading your review along with every other review I've read of this book, I just found myself really seeing a story that I could enjoy. It does sound as though the cover does the book a disservice, but as long as people are still reading it anyway, I suppose it doesn't really matter. Lovely review!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-82732333192587357942013-08-28T05:36:00.531-04:002013-08-28T05:36:00.531-04:00This book sounds like perfection to me! I definite...This book sounds like perfection to me! I definitely have been anticipating reading it for a while now, and your review has just made me want to get to it sooner. So glad that you were able to read and enjoy this one!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-43488900661950717952013-08-22T20:55:48.454-04:002013-08-22T20:55:48.454-04:00I agree, this book is pretty close to perfect:) Th...I agree, this book is pretty close to perfect:) The family themes were my favorite: both Jude's relationship with her sisters and her ailing father. Emilio and her were icing on the cake (but it was really GREAT icing:) It's my first Ockler as well, and I have Twenty Boy Summer waiting one me now:) Beautiful review, Melissa!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-82136331030907377542013-08-22T18:46:22.219-04:002013-08-22T18:46:22.219-04:00Wow! A 5? Really? *digs through Kindle list* I swe...Wow! A 5? Really? *digs through Kindle list* I swear I have it on here somewhere -- looks like I really need to read it. I struggle choosing a contemp YA to read, too. I just expect and want so much out of them that I'm quick to DNF when they fall flat.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-46365468003388305582013-08-22T14:20:43.158-04:002013-08-22T14:20:43.158-04:00Yay, I'm so glad you loved this one, Melissa! ...Yay, I'm so glad you loved this one, Melissa! I was so impressed by the romance and definitely the family dynamics with this. Not only did I really feel the affection between the sisters and their affection for their parents, but I also felt the culture so palpably as well. Wonderful review, dear! Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-42054339462621715032013-08-22T12:35:36.203-04:002013-08-22T12:35:36.203-04:00I really enjoyed this one too, Melissa! Especially...I really enjoyed this one too, Melissa! Especially Emilio and his dimples! The only thing I would've changed is the flashbacks with the sisters. I felt they were a bit long and I ended up skimming so of those bits because they didn't hold my interest. Lovely review! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-37926902127799460892013-08-22T10:30:04.769-04:002013-08-22T10:30:04.769-04:00YEAH!!!!! I loved this one too Melissa! I just wan...YEAH!!!!! I loved this one too Melissa! I just wanted to wrap her dad up in a hug and not let him go - that scene in the convenient store where she has to sing to snap him out of it? *dies just thinking about it* I loved everything about this one and will definitely be reading anything and everything by Sarah Ockler in the future! Gorgeous review as always:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-7221297179671075542013-08-22T09:42:40.809-04:002013-08-22T09:42:40.809-04:00I am so so glad that you loved this as much as I d...I am so so glad that you loved this as much as I did. Close to perfect is pretty much right on mark. I read this book through twice because I had no idea how to put it all into words when writing my review, and seeing how much you liked it and all the details you highlighted, I want to read it again.<br /><br />This wasn't my first Ockler book. I've read Twenty Boy Summer and also Bittersweet. But I would love to recommend Fixing Delilah to you. I just finished it a few weekends ago (after it sat on my bookshelf for almost 2 years) and I gobbled it up. It reminded me SO much of why I loved Book of Broken Hearts and the boy character is just as genuine (and a musician!)<br /><br />And YES to this: "I've always said that the books we love the most are the hardest ones to review..."Estellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173717120884471137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-8389984362873714132013-08-22T08:45:50.225-04:002013-08-22T08:45:50.225-04:00Oh Melissa, I am so happy you enjoyed this book. ...Oh Melissa, I am so happy you enjoyed this book. I had a feeling when I recommended it to you, that you would. I know with your contemps, you tend to like them with a bit more substance. This book popped up in my mind when you asked for rec's simply for that reason. I adore this story because it's not just about one issue, but a series of them, that ultimately come together in such a beautiful way. Great review!Ginger @ GReads!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17725314423163879042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-31964312906514589022013-08-22T08:31:38.484-04:002013-08-22T08:31:38.484-04:00This is out already? Where have I BEEN? I need to ...This is out already? Where have I BEEN? I need to get myself a copy stat! <br /><br />- Allie @ <a href="http://littlebirdiebooks.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Little Birdie Books</a>Allie @ Little Birdie Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368572335905353234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-53101256280432561662013-08-22T07:58:48.803-04:002013-08-22T07:58:48.803-04:00Wow, that's a positive recommendation. I didn&...Wow, that's a positive recommendation. I didn't realize this only came out in May. I feel like it's been out for a long time. I need to read it.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-57900443699088640392013-08-22T07:53:06.718-04:002013-08-22T07:53:06.718-04:00I was so blown away by the depth of the story, Nic...I was so blown away by the depth of the story, Nick! I'm so glad I finally gave it a try! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-58774445659011550662013-08-22T01:00:07.225-04:002013-08-22T01:00:07.225-04:00Yay! I was so excited and nervous at the same time...Yay! I was so excited and nervous at the same time when I saw this was your latest post. The first thing I did was to check out your rating. I'm so happy to see that you loved this, Melissa. I loved how this book wasn't about Emilio and Jude's relationship only but also Jude's relationship with her dad as well. <br />And I completely agree with you! This bordered on perfection. When I tried looking for things I didn't like while writing my review for this, I didn't come across anything. <br />Love the review, Melissa! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com