tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post7541538998791248493..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: The Vow by Jessica Martinez ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-60080791336403861752013-10-14T17:32:34.421-04:002013-10-14T17:32:34.421-04:00Totally agree with this: "I'll definitely...Totally agree with this: "I'll definitely state that the writing and plot overshadowed the characters." I would have loved for Mo to have more ambition and drive and just for the characters to have more depth in general would have made for a better read though since the writing was so strong and the concept so unique, it was still a pretty good read.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-77470641633167191422013-10-07T22:23:57.236-04:002013-10-07T22:23:57.236-04:00Thanks for posting this review. I really enjoy you...Thanks for posting this review. I really enjoy your blog!Wimsey Productionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12943373816843579849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-89478163139483309272013-10-07T13:35:10.542-04:002013-10-07T13:35:10.542-04:00Thanks, Melanie - it's a good book, for sure :...Thanks, Melanie - it's a good book, for sure :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-8853842879244871382013-10-07T13:34:55.538-04:002013-10-07T13:34:55.538-04:00I didn't think I was going to like this one ba...I didn't think I was going to like this one based on the reviews, but the plot and writing actually worked for me...enough so that I was able to overlook the fact that the characters annoyed the crap out of me!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-64466451763357366712013-10-07T13:34:12.901-04:002013-10-07T13:34:12.901-04:00Thanks, Jeann! I really enjoyed this one in spite ...Thanks, Jeann! I really enjoyed this one in spite of the characters, so I hope others will give it a chance, too :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-50917442645422743322013-10-07T13:30:31.043-04:002013-10-07T13:30:31.043-04:00I know haha I've seen some pretty bad reviews ...I know haha I've seen some pretty bad reviews for this one. Despite the characters grating on my nerves, I really actually enjoyed it a good bit.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-6093239822097589962013-10-07T13:29:53.021-04:002013-10-07T13:29:53.021-04:00I struggled with the characters, but the writing a...I struggled with the characters, but the writing and plot were really well done. I hope you end up liking it, Nick! :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-69462281125459254622013-10-07T13:29:25.309-04:002013-10-07T13:29:25.309-04:00Oh, I know. I felt kind of thrown off by the fact ...Oh, I know. I felt kind of thrown off by the fact that the writing and plot were great but that the characters won't. I love me some great characters, but it was overall pretty well done :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-14070031039677701562013-10-07T10:39:57.119-04:002013-10-07T10:39:57.119-04:00Interesting that the plot was what worked so well ...Interesting that the plot was what worked so well for you in this one rather than the characters. It's usually the other way around for me, and I'm overlooking plot holes or other issues in favor of brilliant characterization. That only makes me more curious to read this one though, and I definitely want to know how everything works out. Gorgeous, thoughtful review as per usual:):)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-49041100897122786442013-10-07T10:06:31.071-04:002013-10-07T10:06:31.071-04:00I know Jasprit also enjoyed this title, and now th...I know Jasprit also enjoyed this title, and now that I know you enjoyed it as well, I'm looking forward to reading it myself. <br />It sounds like even though the characters weren't the easiest to like and even though they made tons of mistakes, the plot makes up for all of it. <br />Annie and Mo seem to have a strong bond. I haven't read anything by Jessica Martinez, but you've convinced me.<br />Lovely review, Melissa! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-29897365593147777102013-10-07T09:13:13.473-04:002013-10-07T09:13:13.473-04:00The last review I read of this one was kind of the...The last review I read of this one was kind of the opposite of yours -- which just makes me more curious. I really loved Virtuosity so...I'm in.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-64708507475249794712013-10-07T07:33:45.862-04:002013-10-07T07:33:45.862-04:00Sounds like a lovely story and you did well not pr...Sounds like a lovely story and you did well not presenting any spoilers! I love these best friend kind of stories. Will be adding to the TBR! <br /><br />Jeann @ <a href="http://www.happyindulgencebooks.com" rel="nofollow">Happy Indulgence</a>Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-77341321969757822902013-10-07T06:19:28.441-04:002013-10-07T06:19:28.441-04:00I really LOVED Virtuosity but haven't been int...I really LOVED Virtuosity but haven't been interested in other works by the this, unfortunately. I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, though, so maybe I'll check it out after all. Great review, Melissa!(:Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-32480947076487261722013-10-07T04:44:15.886-04:002013-10-07T04:44:15.886-04:00Woah this sounds like a crazy novel that I'm v...Woah this sounds like a crazy novel that I'm very intetrested in finding out what happens.<br /><br />lovely review, Melissa! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.com