tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post147752050889060910..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Burning by Elana K. Arnold ReviewMelissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-31842314350758168692013-06-14T16:03:34.812-04:002013-06-14T16:03:34.812-04:00I really like the fact that this seems like it'...I really like the fact that this seems like it's about more than just the romance. There's always room on my shelf for books that tackle a character's journey of self-discovery, and it certainly sounds like these two do that.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-71852792081187881342013-06-10T12:16:58.108-04:002013-06-10T12:16:58.108-04:00I think you should...it's definitely a new twi...I think you should...it's definitely a new twistMelissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-73209952773960757782013-06-10T12:16:38.946-04:002013-06-10T12:16:38.946-04:00Thanks, Elana! I guess we all have our own way thi...Thanks, Elana! I guess we all have our own way things should work out in our heads, huh? Can't wait to read more from you :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-23598577517906573892013-06-10T11:59:29.788-04:002013-06-10T11:59:29.788-04:00Thanks so much for reviewing BURNING. I love the e...Thanks so much for reviewing BURNING. I love the ending, but I know it's not going to make everyone happy! :) And I'm really glad you want to read my other books.Elana K Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467880116485938923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-5562850545845564752013-06-10T10:46:58.337-04:002013-06-10T10:46:58.337-04:00This sounds interesting. I think the worlds collid...This sounds interesting. I think the worlds colliding bit gets a bit overdone, but I still might give this one a try. <br /><br />Ashley @ The Bibliophile's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643228807730738670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-86502737530504315312013-06-10T08:31:31.478-04:002013-06-10T08:31:31.478-04:00I'd love to see your review for it, Jenea! I&#...I'd love to see your review for it, Jenea! I'm interested to see what more bloggers think. Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-85909424522987526602013-06-10T08:31:10.201-04:002013-06-10T08:31:10.201-04:00It definitely was handled well, but I was so flabb...It definitely was handled well, but I was so flabbergasted by the end that I was like uhhhhhh what now?!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-60276963870707012872013-06-10T08:30:44.365-04:002013-06-10T08:30:44.365-04:00I hope you give it a go, Aman. I'd love to rea...I hope you give it a go, Aman. I'd love to read your take on this one :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-43526114652844247732013-06-10T08:30:28.029-04:002013-06-10T08:30:28.029-04:00I think you might like it, Leanna! It's defini...I think you might like it, Leanna! It's definitely different.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-27418899684579977052013-06-10T08:30:10.502-04:002013-06-10T08:30:10.502-04:00I think it's a pretty good book, but the endin...I think it's a pretty good book, but the ending TOTALLY threw me. I guess it's a good thing, in hindsight, but still. Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-58370402705847517742013-06-10T08:29:33.415-04:002013-06-10T08:29:33.415-04:00haha I'm such a book snob. I try so hard not t...haha I'm such a book snob. I try so hard not to be, but it's horrible.Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-29457134014291633392013-06-10T08:29:16.297-04:002013-06-10T08:29:16.297-04:00I watched that weird TLC show where it was crazy f...I watched that weird TLC show where it was crazy flashy, but I don't think that's at all what most Romani are like. But it's really a good read, Heather. I think you'd like it!Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-10022332256226696062013-06-09T01:15:06.690-04:002013-06-09T01:15:06.690-04:00I just watched something about the Romani culture ...I just watched something about the Romani culture on t.v., it probably wasn't as educational as it was entertaining, but they really have some strong beliefs about their girls. They marry at 18, should be untouched by a boy so much so that they drop out of school or are homeschooled, but education is secondary to becoming a wife and mother and marrying within their culture. I was so surprised. I hadn't even heard of this culture. I think this is definitely a book I'm going to pick up, if only to learn about Lala. As long as the characters are good, I can live with a few flaws.BURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-3216435709067764972013-06-08T23:23:58.879-04:002013-06-08T23:23:58.879-04:00I hate it when I can't decide if I love or hat...I hate it when I can't decide if I love or hate a book -.- Your review is helpful, I "ain't got no time for that"... I think I've turned into a book snob :/<br /><br />XOXOXO Nat<br />I'd So Rather Be Reading<br />Nutrition with NatNathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400850819037800916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-4307989565412376502013-06-08T17:13:05.015-04:002013-06-08T17:13:05.015-04:00It's always a shame when a good book ultimatel...It's always a shame when a good book ultimately lacks something. I loveee the cover of this, but something prevented me from requesting it on NG and I'm glad I didn't. I doubt I'd enjoy this one as much because of the ending, so thanks for such a helpful review, Melissa! :)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-46810811133267345782013-06-08T15:36:42.298-04:002013-06-08T15:36:42.298-04:00I have this one on my wish list but I haven't ...I have this one on my wish list but I haven't gotten around to buying it yet. It does sound a bit different from the usual tried and tested contemp - might be worth me checking out! :)Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-42101460129267244872013-06-08T11:49:28.443-04:002013-06-08T11:49:28.443-04:00Ooh, I do both love and hate when books garner suc...Ooh, I do both love and hate when books garner such reactions! Despite the cliche, it sounds like it was handled pretty well, with the cultures colliding and all that.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-16891721058518601682013-06-08T10:31:25.028-04:002013-06-08T10:31:25.028-04:00I think I would like this. I will have to see if m...I think I would like this. I will have to see if my library is going to carry it. Glad to see that did enjoy it for the most part. Great review.<br /><br /><br /><a href="www.booksliveforever.com" rel="nofollow">Jenea @ Books Live Forever</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441774134845678055noreply@blogger.com