tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post985124784413816099..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Reality Boy by A.S. King ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-37040266732845136612013-09-17T12:08:33.267-04:002013-09-17T12:08:33.267-04:00I cannot wait to give this one a read, and I'm...I cannot wait to give this one a read, and I'm thrilled you liked it so much. I haven't read an AS King book, even though I own quite a few so this will be my first one.<br /><br />It's interesting how post-reality show children is becoming a trend in YA? There are two other books I saw coming out that have the same kind of idea. Just goes to show how much it's shaping our society and also thinking of "what happens after".<br /><br />Thanks for this solid review!Estellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173717120884471137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-52319998412310157902013-09-11T21:43:58.291-04:002013-09-11T21:43:58.291-04:00You're right in that this premise does sound l...You're right in that this premise does sound like something that is super relevant to our current world. What an interesting premise. Perhaps the hype will pick up once the book is released? I've heard great things about King's writing. I'm not sure if this is quite the right book for me, but I do plan on reading some of her other books first and, if I end up enjoying her works as much as I suspect I will, then I'll probably read this one eventually as well!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-79552684797189865132013-09-09T17:24:44.941-04:002013-09-09T17:24:44.941-04:00WOWOWOW! I'm all over this one. This sounds ab...WOWOWOW! I'm all over this one. This sounds absolutely amazing and something that I won't be able to put down. Now, when to read it...maybe this weekend, when I *won't* have to put it down? I'm thinking yes.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-62543531611059576852013-09-09T12:04:21.155-04:002013-09-09T12:04:21.155-04:00I've read everything by King and learned to ne...I've read everything by King and learned to never pass up on her! I've read this one too, and loved it, just like her other books. Interesting, unique premise very well done.Annette Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-43786796090376429762013-09-09T11:59:24.964-04:002013-09-09T11:59:24.964-04:00Oh wow! 5 stars? I didn't think this book was ...Oh wow! 5 stars? I didn't think this book was that great at all. You definitely managed to change my mind.<br />It sounds like such an emotional and intense book. Plus, I always appreciate it when an author manages to nail the male POV in a genuine way. I'm looking forward to reading this one, Melissa.<br />Fantastic review! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-52433559207998173322013-09-09T11:51:09.140-04:002013-09-09T11:51:09.140-04:00I've loved every book that I read by King so f...I've loved every book that I read by King so far and I'm thrilled you really enjoyed this one, Melissa. I was very lucky to grab an ARC of this one at ALA and will be reading it shortly. I love how it has a Truman Show vibe to the story.Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-40321298914791013332013-09-09T11:45:37.617-04:002013-09-09T11:45:37.617-04:00I rarely read books with male protagonists and I&#...I rarely read books with male protagonists and I've never read anything by A.S. King, so Reality Boy seems like a great place to start. Thanks for sharing your review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-16071019431290674832013-09-09T10:34:03.399-04:002013-09-09T10:34:03.399-04:00Wow, what a fascinating idea for a story! I haven&...Wow, what a fascinating idea for a story! I haven't read any A.S. King novels yet, but I've heard such amazing things. This one will definitely be at the top of my TBR pile. Thanks for the review!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462382909938737612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-75010522465461252532013-09-09T09:30:14.584-04:002013-09-09T09:30:14.584-04:00Keertana, we tend to have similar thoughts on some...Keertana, we tend to have similar thoughts on some of the best contemps out there, so I have high hopes that you'll love this one, too!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-61192314756649846432013-09-09T09:29:48.809-04:002013-09-09T09:29:48.809-04:00It really is, Jeann. I was so floored by how power...It really is, Jeann. I was so floored by how powerful and gritty it was - it's definitely worth a read.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-46825150065737629622013-09-09T09:29:23.642-04:002013-09-09T09:29:23.642-04:00Thanks, Melanie! I think you'd really apprecia...Thanks, Melanie! I think you'd really appreciate the depth of this one. I hope you give it a go!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-40635024155126713742013-09-09T06:27:55.400-04:002013-09-09T06:27:55.400-04:00Phew, I'm so glad you loved this one, Melissa,...Phew, I'm so glad you loved this one, Melissa, as I recently received a copy and was surprised to have heard so little about it. Even though it's an A. S. King novel, it really is flying under radars, but I'm glad you enjoyed this one so much and found it a deep and meaningful read. Lovely review, dear!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-6996381423381367912013-09-09T06:02:25.976-04:002013-09-09T06:02:25.976-04:00Sounds like such a beautiful, heart-wrenching book...Sounds like such a beautiful, heart-wrenching book. I love a believable male protagonist and sounds like this one is quite raw. I haven't heard of this book before, but I'm adding it on my review list. Thanks for a great review!<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-27694594450454684802013-09-09T05:56:50.328-04:002013-09-09T05:56:50.328-04:00I don't read many books with male protagonsist...I don't read many books with male protagonsists despite the fact that my top two series have a male lead, lol. I think I'll try this one out!<br /><br />Fab review, Melissa! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.com