tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post8989698330287228744..comments2024-03-28T18:35:23.778-07:00Comments on Book Haven : GritGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-83290056513518732372017-06-20T17:10:03.748-07:002017-06-20T17:10:03.748-07:00You made this story sound great. I am going to che...You made this story sound great. I am going to check it out. :)La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-37195206177425259172017-06-19T12:44:44.805-07:002017-06-19T12:44:44.805-07:00This sounds like its worth checking out, I've ...This sounds like its worth checking out, I've avoided YA for a while as a lot of the time the books where samey but I think I'll check this out!Heather @ Random Redheaded Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687310913717863161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-83965375510949455892017-06-18T02:28:45.828-07:002017-06-18T02:28:45.828-07:00I love books that sort of grow on you as you read....I love books that sort of grow on you as you read. It sounds like there were some good characters in the book and the story sounds good too. I think you're allowed to have a few doubts about character decisions but Darcy seems like a character who is quite real, even if you don't always like the decisions made you get why.<br /><br />I kind of missed even hearing about this book but I am definitely interested in reading now. Great review.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-27902191187871350502017-06-17T22:03:07.751-07:002017-06-17T22:03:07.751-07:00Yes I don't think small town life would be for...Yes I don't think small town life would be for me! I don't know for sure, but from what I've heard they can be that way! And I agree- Darcy was like that, you never really knew WHY she did things, or hid things, not for sure, and that felt real. <br /><br />I hope you like it! And that cover works for me too. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-12028490813249905572017-06-17T22:01:13.884-07:002017-06-17T22:01:13.884-07:00I thought Darcy made sense, she wasn't sugarco...I thought Darcy made sense, she wasn't sugarcoated. The author wasn't afraid to say here she is, this is what she does, deal w/ it. And I agree with you- I wanted more of a thriller type mystery. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-68264307689469287152017-06-17T21:59:37.512-07:002017-06-17T21:59:37.512-07:00I liked Jesse, he grew on me after initially seemi...I liked Jesse, he grew on me after initially seeming a little jerkish. There was a jerk though so we didn't need another lol. But yes this definitely got better for me as it went. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-4186520461729326212017-06-17T21:58:41.081-07:002017-06-17T21:58:41.081-07:00They were quite flawed, and did feel real to some ...They were quite flawed, and did feel real to some extent. Lots of fractures in the family, the aunt kinda hated her, it seemed realistic. And absolutely- if I didn't feel for the characters, the book wouldn't have worked nearly as well. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-16240694318695747102017-06-17T16:00:00.028-07:002017-06-17T16:00:00.028-07:00Sounds like a great cast of characters. Flawed to ...Sounds like a great cast of characters. Flawed to the point they feel real. Being able to understand a characters actions even though you may not agree with them is important, too. Wonderful review, Greg! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-78564847450413426852017-06-16T22:33:06.952-07:002017-06-16T22:33:06.952-07:00I am glad this one built up and become more enjoya...I am glad this one built up and become more enjoyable the further in you read. If it stays bad, I usually end up putting the book down. It sounds like Jesse's character was also a big part of the enjoyment you got out of reading. His character development sounds detailed and written incredibly well :)Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-60542514274941973802017-06-16T18:05:23.969-07:002017-06-16T18:05:23.969-07:00I'm not too familiar with this one, but you ha...I'm not too familiar with this one, but you have me curious, Greg. It sounds like it is well written with characters that really get under your skin. Thanks for bringing this one to my attention!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-90550258210450593412017-06-16T10:07:29.513-07:002017-06-16T10:07:29.513-07:00I love books that make me think---I'll have to...I love books that make me think---I'll have to check this one out!<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-68481881858567096242017-06-15T23:34:57.876-07:002017-06-15T23:34:57.876-07:00I'm thinking that I'm very glad I didn'...I'm thinking that I'm very glad I didn't grow up in a small town! I like keeping my business private! Nice review!chucklesthescothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423562114343636659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-31254542781795967212017-06-15T21:43:57.532-07:002017-06-15T21:43:57.532-07:00I agree, the characters were very strong in this o...I agree, the characters were very strong in this one. And you have such a good point about some of the things Darcy does, even if they don't make sense to us, they make sense to her character. I liked how important the family dynamics were too, even the extended family. I think the only issue I really had with the book was that I kind of thought it was going to be more thriller-y and less contemporary, but it was definitely still a solid book. Great review! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-32000989662039513012017-06-15T19:19:51.623-07:002017-06-15T19:19:51.623-07:00I really like the sound of this one! I think books...I really like the sound of this one! I think books set in small towns always make me thankful that I have never lived in one (are they really that petty? I obviously don't know, haha). <br /><br />I really like stories where as the reader you don't know EVERYTHING about the main character because it gives that edge of un-trustworthiness that makes you question them!<br /><br />Even if this one isn't a typical mystery/thriller I still think I'll give it a go since you touched on a lot of elements I like to see in books! And besides, that cover is gorgeous. I cannot resist covers like that, haha. <br /><br />Great review, Greg!Chiara @ Books for a Delicate Eternityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181153932836441611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-64524588546245754812017-06-15T18:25:37.778-07:002017-06-15T18:25:37.778-07:00Exactly. It's nice sometimes to remember just ...Exactly. It's nice sometimes to remember just how fragile, and DRAMATIC that time is. There's a reason I guess we look back at our teen years as so formative- as immature and screwed up as we may be at that age it is definitely formative! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-4698288235670099122017-06-15T18:24:20.650-07:002017-06-15T18:24:20.650-07:00I liked Darcy, she didn't take shite you know?...I liked Darcy, she didn't take shite you know? She was definitely rough around the edges and I loved her for that. The smal town really came alive too. And yeah I'm not a small town person! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-91228614657755381962017-06-15T18:23:03.321-07:002017-06-15T18:23:03.321-07:00I thought it was one of the better YA's I'...I thought it was one of the better YA's I've read of late. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-57546003690879432132017-06-15T18:22:44.583-07:002017-06-15T18:22:44.583-07:00Darcy was a bit complicated, and there was a lot g...Darcy was a bit complicated, and there was a lot going on w/ the family. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-6230441322319995432017-06-15T18:22:24.708-07:002017-06-15T18:22:24.708-07:00I think anyone who grew up in a small town could p...I think anyone who grew up in a small town could probably relate to this. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-20411522386163204552017-06-15T18:21:57.535-07:002017-06-15T18:21:57.535-07:00I'm glad I did too, I wasn't sure at first...I'm glad I did too, I wasn't sure at first. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-34065966006958113882017-06-15T18:21:41.772-07:002017-06-15T18:21:41.772-07:00There was a lot of family stuff here, Darcy's ...There was a lot of family stuff here, Darcy's aunt hated her and thought she was trashy (and from her perspective she was right) but Darcy had reasons, she wasn't just trashy for no reason. The family was quite complicated. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-53433918676729727742017-06-15T18:20:29.497-07:002017-06-15T18:20:29.497-07:00Aw, sorry it didn't quite work for ya. Darcy w...Aw, sorry it didn't quite work for ya. Darcy was messy and flawed though and I loved how tough she was. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-69309369192233683752017-06-15T18:19:50.298-07:002017-06-15T18:19:50.298-07:00Ooh I hope you're liking it!!!Ooh I hope you're liking it!!! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-80562106304123711742017-06-15T18:19:33.080-07:002017-06-15T18:19:33.080-07:00It was deeper than I thought it would be- slut sha...It was deeper than I thought it would be- slut shaming, family issues, lot of stuff going on underneath. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-55600560803310547442017-06-15T18:18:41.428-07:002017-06-15T18:18:41.428-07:00I wasn't sure about Jesse. At first I thought ...I wasn't sure about Jesse. At first I thought he was just a rogue with a heart of g0ld, but as time went ob he got a little deeper than that. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.com