tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post2266511817465598691..comments2024-03-21T16:50:09.350-04:00Comments on So Obsessed With: Choices & SecretsHannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05058757489545239601noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-6823448128403216642013-08-22T13:12:39.554-04:002013-08-22T13:12:39.554-04:00Most of the reviews I've seen have been glowin...Most of the reviews I've seen have been glowing praise, so I definitely felt like the oddball for my feelings on it. I'm glad you enjoyed my review and could understand I could love this book, even though I didn't love everything about it. :)Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058757489545239601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-47576695145314228972013-08-22T13:10:24.092-04:002013-08-22T13:10:24.092-04:00I can definitely see why so many people adored thi...I can definitely see why so many people adored this book! I think I may have loved it more if I hadn't had such high expectations because those caused me to be more critical while I was reading the book. I really loved Kirby's writing too! I look forward to more from her and think she'll only grow even more from here.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058757489545239601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-46988930179355746742013-08-22T13:09:03.587-04:002013-08-22T13:09:03.587-04:00SO glad you felt the same way! I definitely felt l...SO glad you felt the same way! I definitely felt like the oddball in the fact that it won't be a favorite, but I can definitely see why it would be for so many. I haven't read anything by Kirby before, but I'm certainly interested in reading more from her.<br /><br />I loved the friendship too! And enjoyed Parker's bravery as well :)Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058757489545239601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-5662117510357088892013-08-22T12:59:01.351-04:002013-08-22T12:59:01.351-04:00Yeah, I think it's interesting how many blogge...Yeah, I think it's interesting how many bloggers have expressed the personal connection they felt to the book. I think that's a really special element of this character and this story!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058757489545239601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-88539231903980182482013-08-15T08:50:51.551-04:002013-08-15T08:50:51.551-04:00I just got this one from the library! I'm real...I just got this one from the library! I'm really wanting to read it and see how I feel. I've read reviews from glowing praise to unimpressed confusion and everything in between. Thank you for your honest review! It's interesting to see how you could not love everything about the book but still wind up loving it, and <i>so</i> true. Well said! :)Sharon (A Book Barbie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03923363390909309303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-71485134766151104702013-08-12T06:37:04.147-04:002013-08-12T06:37:04.147-04:00I adored this book, as you probably know already! ...I adored this book, as you probably know already! But you make a very valid point about how some elements were certainly vague or felt unfinished. I think there could definitely have been improvements in some parts of the book, but overall, the story was rich and compelling and truly made me think. Loved Kirby's writing!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-21349673355079725422013-08-09T15:20:25.818-04:002013-08-09T15:20:25.818-04:00GREAT review. GREAT. Because I felt the same way. ...GREAT review. GREAT. Because I felt the same way. It won't make the list of best books I've read this year, but it did really make me think a lot. And also make me appreciate Kirby's growth as a writer.<br /><br />I loved the friendship in this book, and also Parker's bravery.<br /><br />Estellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173717120884471137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-11914166467265265962013-08-06T17:14:47.830-04:002013-08-06T17:14:47.830-04:00So glad you liked this! I personally loved this bo...So glad you liked this! I personally loved this book, for the same reasons you did. I felt a connection to Parker and found a little of myself in her with her desire yet fear of breaking out of her shell. I didn't really notice that Julianna's story needed more until you pointed it out and I was all, yeah...yeah, we SO should have gotten a little more from this! Excellent review, as always :)Belle of the Literatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014781249826788311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-19544184638255540092013-08-06T12:15:02.014-04:002013-08-06T12:15:02.014-04:00Yeah, I actually need to email you about this one....Yeah, I actually need to email you about this one. I identified with Parker A TON, so that was what I loved about it. I was really caught up in her story and rooting for her personal growth. That's what I meant when I mentioned certain aspects felt really personal and relatable so I loved that aspect. I didn't love (and was disappointed by) a lot of things with Julianna's story. I obviously didn't want to get into it in my review, but there were aspects of that story that kept me from whole-heartedly loving this one. I think I just got overly analytical about certain things. Anyway, I'll email you to discuss.<br /><br />But yes, I definitely think it was refreshing and it made me want to read more from Kirby!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058757489545239601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-7077579155347834362013-08-06T12:12:36.209-04:002013-08-06T12:12:36.209-04:00I love some of the details inside, too, that make ...I love some of the details inside, too, that make it really consistent with the cover. Definitely a well-designed book! It was a nice change of pace for me - hope you enjoy it!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058757489545239601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-56069623035534188582013-08-05T21:40:57.994-04:002013-08-05T21:40:57.994-04:00Oh wow, I'm glad you liked this one but I'...Oh wow, I'm glad you liked this one but I'm sorry it was a little bit disappointing - at least that's what I'm picking up from the tone of your review? I think it meant so much to me because I saw myself as Parker in a lot of ways so I read that particular part of the book with my hand clutched to my chest almost willing Parker to BE BOLD!!! <br /><br />Also, when I reviewed this one super early, I felt like reading it was like reading it in the Southern springtime - I think I said something like that. I just felt like it was refreshing somehow. I still want to go back and read more of Jessi Kirby's work, but I haven't had the chance to yet. Great review, Hannah. I love your honest thoughts, always. xoAsheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7453643548383938123.post-77037085349415168062013-08-05T18:22:26.519-04:002013-08-05T18:22:26.519-04:00I have really been wanting to read this one for a ...I have really been wanting to read this one for a while. The cover is entrancing and I think it would be a nice change of pace for me. <br /><br />Great review!Ashley @ The Bibliophile's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643228807730738670noreply@blogger.com