tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post731128509199812113..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Amaryllis in Blueberry ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-40261241624300166852011-02-06T18:34:56.580-05:002011-02-06T18:34:56.580-05:00I know exactly what you mean by description that g...I know exactly what you mean by description that gets a bit too heavy, and I find that I tend to dislike it too. That said, I would really like to expand my reading horizons with more adult books, as well, so maybe I'll check this one out.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-1280187786505936592011-02-06T11:48:15.020-05:002011-02-06T11:48:15.020-05:00I have to admit that this isn't normally the k...I have to admit that this isn't normally the kind of fiction that I myself would read, but the premise and the various characters sound rather intriguing.Tammy (The Book Fairy's Haven)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14199128133219847316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-40696893721628671762011-02-06T01:09:17.403-05:002011-02-06T01:09:17.403-05:00This sounds like one that mu mom would enjoy! Than...This sounds like one that mu mom would enjoy! Thanks for the honest review :)Natalie (Id So Rather Be Reading)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124985630809928473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-49994350763463767182011-02-05T17:11:19.898-05:002011-02-05T17:11:19.898-05:00I was so curious about this one so I'm glad yo...I was so curious about this one so I'm glad you reviewed it. The writing sounds like I'd have the same problems and likes as you have. I think I'll save this one when I'm in the mood for such a book. Thanks for the review!!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-82436934127607193542011-02-05T17:00:17.670-05:002011-02-05T17:00:17.670-05:00It looks amazing. Thanks for the review.It looks amazing. Thanks for the review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-86032156194986009092011-02-05T16:23:26.710-05:002011-02-05T16:23:26.710-05:00This isn't one I'd normally pick up as I l...This isn't one I'd normally pick up as I love my paranormals and prefer to stay in my happy little supernatural world, but this author's writing sounds fantastic. Lovely review Melissa, you always write a stellar review:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-3122104633694345382011-02-05T14:03:28.769-05:002011-02-05T14:03:28.769-05:00Great review! This sounds like an interesting read...Great review! This sounds like an interesting read. If the opportunity presented itself, I don't think I would turn this one down either. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04013592464881717371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-54884735048273657632011-02-05T12:12:40.913-05:002011-02-05T12:12:40.913-05:00Great review! This book sounds interesting. I like...Great review! This book sounds interesting. I like the flower cover:)<br />-DannaDanna (Bananas For Books)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03824529314628825176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-20975148025960229912011-02-05T11:23:49.259-05:002011-02-05T11:23:49.259-05:00I adore the cover for this book and when I first s...I adore the cover for this book and when I first saw it pop up in your IMM, I wanted to know more. I don't often read too much adult fiction, but this one sounds like something I'd enjoy. I will keep it in mind the next time I hit the bookstore. Great review!Nikki (Wicked Awesome Books)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10379785087255968519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-33813948043863142192011-02-05T09:37:47.855-05:002011-02-05T09:37:47.855-05:00This sounds interesting. Is it set in current time...This sounds interesting. Is it set in current times? I've read a little bit about missionaries in Africa in the 1960s or so (in memoirs) but not current settings.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-27317791387212646822011-02-05T09:21:14.306-05:002011-02-05T09:21:14.306-05:00Adult novels are my first love and Amaryllis in Bl...Adult novels are my first love and Amaryllis in Blueberry is on my wishlist. I was expecting it to really great but 3.5 stars doesn't seem too bad. Thanks for the review, Melissa!Mishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987790171985663765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-80663045089736928082011-02-05T09:04:22.456-05:002011-02-05T09:04:22.456-05:00Im in-love with that cover. I was planning on read...Im in-love with that cover. I was planning on reading this one! We will have to compare thoughts when Im finished....:DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-65442997098003340322011-02-05T09:03:16.352-05:002011-02-05T09:03:16.352-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-7070386985794730312011-02-05T08:45:09.387-05:002011-02-05T08:45:09.387-05:00Thanks for the honest review. I really loved Madap...Thanks for the honest review. I really loved Madapple, so I think this might still be up my alley. Hopefully I like it a bit better than you did. Thanks for the warnings though ;)Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18067872282413345969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-88678143909484575062011-02-05T08:17:05.801-05:002011-02-05T08:17:05.801-05:00I have the exact same feelings when I read Kim Edw...I have the exact same feelings when I read Kim Edwards' "The Memory Keeper's Daughter". I truly love how she described almost everything in her novel, but in the end of the day, I found myself analysing everything to see if I'm missing something out. <br /><br />The way you described Amaryllis in your review did intrigue me though. Thanks for your honest review =)Shyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640490582050902601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-79850789471826371252011-02-05T08:05:32.471-05:002011-02-05T08:05:32.471-05:00Three kids all with Mary names, yikes.
Anyway it s...Three kids all with Mary names, yikes.<br />Anyway it sounds ok. Perhaps, perhaps notBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-7893889314229203482011-02-05T07:40:45.348-05:002011-02-05T07:40:45.348-05:00Thanks for your honest review. I hadn't seen t...Thanks for your honest review. I hadn't seen this one around before :)Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-7414871932713742622011-02-05T07:25:22.701-05:002011-02-05T07:25:22.701-05:00It sounds interesting. I think I might like this a...It sounds interesting. I think I might like this and I really adore the cover! So pretty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-26499253863600593802011-02-05T05:29:37.543-05:002011-02-05T05:29:37.543-05:00I don't know if I will try this one, but I hav...I don't know if I will try this one, but I have her young adult novel Madapple on my tbr list. I really want to read that one. :) Great review.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698452908549878264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-451200708723994302011-02-05T05:11:10.083-05:002011-02-05T05:11:10.083-05:00I love contemp fiction but haven't read many a...I love contemp fiction but haven't read many adult ones. Will have to keep my eye out for this one :)Nic @ Irresistible Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774834560378283927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-32065826646565409032011-02-05T04:52:13.501-05:002011-02-05T04:52:13.501-05:00I am in two minds about this one. On the one hand ...I am in two minds about this one. On the one hand I like reading adult novels from time to time; on the other hand, though, I like them also well-thought-out and captivating. Moving your family to Africa without a very serious reason? Come on.Anachronisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10398058819007642332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-72872735882265103802011-02-05T03:12:32.997-05:002011-02-05T03:12:32.997-05:00A interesting premise and setting too. Not sure I ...A interesting premise and setting too. Not sure I have read anything set in Africa in a while. I must say your review has made me curious about this book, especially the changes in Seena, and while I do like contemporary fiction, and strong writing, I am not sure that this is a book for me.Jan von Harzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911676835023825470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-83318851053729548832011-02-05T00:46:21.028-05:002011-02-05T00:46:21.028-05:00I like the idea behind this novel, but it sounds a...I like the idea behind this novel, but it sounds a bit... literary for my taste? Perhaps. Nice review, I really got a feel for the book from your words.<br /><br />PS. As I post this you have 666 followers. Eek!! =bAshley @ Book Labyrinthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395484656811182553noreply@blogger.com