tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post8089203861286608992..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Miles From Ordinary ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-59411273067906109142011-03-07T22:10:36.871-05:002011-03-07T22:10:36.871-05:00I haven't heard of this one yet but will defin...I haven't heard of this one yet but will definitely add to my wishlist based on your review. Thanks!A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-66553544530944549832011-03-07T17:58:59.810-05:002011-03-07T17:58:59.810-05:00I won this one from Library Things too. I'm r...I won this one from Library Things too. I'm reading it now. I'm leery of the mention of Bipolar. I have Bipolar Disorder and to me, it seems that authors just make up symptoms and don't do their research on the Disorder. From what I'm reading so far it sounds like PTSD. But I'm only a little way in. <br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-36104952130889310022011-03-06T22:08:42.420-05:002011-03-06T22:08:42.420-05:00I just won this from LibraryThing and now I can...I just won this from LibraryThing and now I can't wait for it to get here so I can start reading it! Wonderful review Melissa!Shannon The Bookstalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16905887015241289646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-41035011931284251242011-03-06T20:31:21.280-05:002011-03-06T20:31:21.280-05:00Fantastic review, Melissa. I've been hearing g...Fantastic review, Melissa. I've been hearing good things about this book, but this review made me decide that I MUST read it. Like you, I'm a bit wary of YA with younger MC's, but Lacey sounds strong and compelling.Nikki (Wicked Awesome Books)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10379785087255968519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-29039113786330352382011-03-06T12:52:17.758-05:002011-03-06T12:52:17.758-05:00Ooooh! This sounds good. I will definitely put thi...Ooooh! This sounds good. I will definitely put this on my wishlist. Love the premise, too and glad to hear it exceeeded your expectations! Fab review :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426182171849519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-22515083852920858742011-03-06T09:40:45.559-05:002011-03-06T09:40:45.559-05:00I've had my eye on this book - so glad to hear...I've had my eye on this book - so glad to hear it lived up to your expectations. Can't wait to read it for myself.bibliophile brouhahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11135625757196944536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-26705638211047530762011-03-06T01:12:13.098-05:002011-03-06T01:12:13.098-05:00This is definitely on my TBR list and to see such ...This is definitely on my TBR list and to see such an awesome review makes me so excited to read it!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00947251025557488547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-68163611145558494132011-03-05T21:43:25.863-05:002011-03-05T21:43:25.863-05:00This book reminds me of A Blue So Dark and how the...This book reminds me of A Blue So Dark and how the MC had to deal with her mother's mental illness. These books tend to be so raw and I definitely need to add Miles from Ordinary to my TBR after your awesome review!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629683051183850547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-3693099449913179332011-03-05T21:23:28.415-05:002011-03-05T21:23:28.415-05:00I think this is on my TBR list... I need to double...I think this is on my TBR list... I need to double check! Especially since you liked it so much :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-4396075506074229822011-03-05T20:58:16.439-05:002011-03-05T20:58:16.439-05:00The Chosen One has been on my list forever. I'...The Chosen One has been on my list forever. I've heard nothing but good about it. Now, apparently, I need to pick up this one too.amberargylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058327741777322247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-56466008779762254952011-03-05T20:53:55.264-05:002011-03-05T20:53:55.264-05:00Oh my, a 5 out of 5! Hooray contemporary! I've...Oh my, a 5 out of 5! Hooray contemporary! I've been pining for this one ever since I saw it. Thanks for your review, Melissa!Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145694506807666964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-86964605836814761372011-03-05T19:31:20.651-05:002011-03-05T19:31:20.651-05:00This sounds amazing- I need to get my hands on it....This sounds amazing- I need to get my hands on it. Now. :Dbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-50894108005383309952011-03-05T19:08:25.648-05:002011-03-05T19:08:25.648-05:00Oh the blurb had me interested, but your review se...Oh the blurb had me interested, but your review sealed it. I need to read this book. Great review!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-70313965058079597752011-03-05T17:24:34.260-05:002011-03-05T17:24:34.260-05:00Oh no, another 5, you are so gonna make me buy mor...Oh no, another 5, you are so gonna make me buy more YA, lolBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-85352327561566167302011-03-05T15:46:30.332-05:002011-03-05T15:46:30.332-05:00I just recently discovered this one, and thought i...I just recently discovered this one, and thought it sounded amazing. Glad to hear you loved it.CHRISTIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08201194083470343354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-34492678593301136952011-03-05T15:40:25.429-05:002011-03-05T15:40:25.429-05:00Wow, wow, wow. This sounds incredible. I'm so ...Wow, wow, wow. This sounds incredible. I'm so happy it exceeded your expectations :)Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-45191649369346734802011-03-05T15:11:41.188-05:002011-03-05T15:11:41.188-05:00Thanks for reviewing this one Melissa, it sounds r...Thanks for reviewing this one Melissa, it sounds really interesting, will put it on my TBR.Willahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901628974325954428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-4059291247585280252011-03-05T14:48:52.028-05:002011-03-05T14:48:52.028-05:00Wow! Five stars! I had overlooked this one, and I ...Wow! Five stars! I had overlooked this one, and I haven't read The Chosen One either, although I've read a lot of good reviews of that one!<br /><br />I might just have to read something by this author. <br /><br />Great review.Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-5629691887070084742011-03-05T14:35:04.827-05:002011-03-05T14:35:04.827-05:00Oh I absolutely loved The Chosen One so will defin...Oh I absolutely loved The Chosen One so will definitely be reading this. Carol has a knack for nailing young voices - and therein lies the power of her novels I think. It's stark, simplistic but carries so much more weight and emotion for it. Loved your review Melissa - and wlll definitely be reading this one!Tammy (The Book Fairy's Haven)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14199128133219847316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-46911739694944968202011-03-05T14:28:09.047-05:002011-03-05T14:28:09.047-05:00I'm jealous! I read and loved The Chose One so...I'm jealous! I read and loved The Chose One so I can't wait for this one either!Jacinda (The Reading Housewives)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11923129365106674434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-5631973621070493792011-03-05T13:45:54.191-05:002011-03-05T13:45:54.191-05:00Like everyone else above, I've not even heard ...Like everyone else above, I've not even heard of this title. From your review, though, I get the feeling I would really enjoy this one. Thanks!Gina @ My Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01895568426820464572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-28620426765917477532011-03-05T11:28:30.610-05:002011-03-05T11:28:30.610-05:00OH, I really can't wait to read this one now !...OH, I really can't wait to read this one now !! The cover looks gorgeous and the blurb sounds pretty good !! Thanks for the review Melissa ;)Elodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867264400308246173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-42601056862358562992011-03-05T10:58:11.477-05:002011-03-05T10:58:11.477-05:00I just saw this the other day, and I'm SO want...I just saw this the other day, and I'm SO wanting to read it! Awesome review!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895603279815878376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-15561400721330988192011-03-05T10:51:17.865-05:002011-03-05T10:51:17.865-05:00Great review! It sounds like this book really suck...Great review! It sounds like this book really sucks you in. I like how you described hating, pitying, and loving the mom all at the same time.Alison Can Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908868606441539344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-75228317316932052722011-03-05T10:50:53.832-05:002011-03-05T10:50:53.832-05:00This is the next book I am reading and now I am ev...This is the next book I am reading and now I am even more excited to get to it!Just So Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11263117231717037961noreply@blogger.com