tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post316771390854783353..comments2023-11-05T03:22:55.709-08:00Comments on Bookworm1858: Nantucket BlueThe Insouciant Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-32982510145923319782013-06-06T18:45:39.095-07:002013-06-06T18:45:39.095-07:00Love this insight into friendship-thanks for the g...Love this insight into friendship-thanks for the great thoughts!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-3351209614794401972013-06-06T18:45:20.975-07:002013-06-06T18:45:20.975-07:00It was just overstuffed and some things were not a...It was just overstuffed and some things were not addressed to the degree that they might have been.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-21938544008214926802013-06-06T18:44:57.078-07:002013-06-06T18:44:57.078-07:00Isn't the cover cute? That's what first gr...Isn't the cover cute? That's what first grabbed my attention and I wish the contents inside had been a bit more bright like the cover.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-14298716990335881682013-06-06T18:44:20.868-07:002013-06-06T18:44:20.868-07:00My next read didn't wow me but I just finished...My next read didn't wow me but I just finished Attachements by Rainbow Rowell and am trying to sort out all my gushing thoughts about it for review next week!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-67663920855943159182013-06-06T18:43:33.057-07:002013-06-06T18:43:33.057-07:00I did like Cricket and I definitely foresee some c...I did like Cricket and I definitely foresee some conflict in her future, as her relationship with that boy brings up issues.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-42913266038307768142013-06-06T18:43:06.530-07:002013-06-06T18:43:06.530-07:00I just feel like the cover is just too bright for ...I just feel like the cover is just too bright for a story that is not that lighthearted. At least it is set mostly by the water so that's accurate!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-12088609007791126222013-06-06T18:42:11.176-07:002013-06-06T18:42:11.176-07:00It was heartbreaking to see Jules cut Cricket out ...It was heartbreaking to see Jules cut Cricket out of her life (especially when I knew why but Cricket didn't)-losing a best friend is devastating.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-62384459122430051132013-06-06T18:41:38.457-07:002013-06-06T18:41:38.457-07:00Loved the solid foundation for romance through fri...Loved the solid foundation for romance through friendship first-so inspiring!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-13879450817491067642013-06-06T18:40:57.529-07:002013-06-06T18:40:57.529-07:00Love this comment! Cricket was so good to Jules in...Love this comment! Cricket was so good to Jules in the face of her baffling behavior. I just wish the cover hadn't portrayed this as such a lighthearted summer read.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-89201653683586589662013-06-06T18:40:23.469-07:002013-06-06T18:40:23.469-07:00It was just too overstuffed! I think some more fle...It was just too overstuffed! I think some more fleshign out and tying things together would have made for a stronger book.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-55376086296884494682013-06-06T18:39:54.344-07:002013-06-06T18:39:54.344-07:00I was glad it was still a decent read-I certainly ...I was glad it was still a decent read-I certainly don't regret giving it a shot.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-21364718608247182112013-06-06T18:39:31.600-07:002013-06-06T18:39:31.600-07:00I'm excited to see your thoughts-wonder where ...I'm excited to see your thoughts-wonder where we'll agree and disagree!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-25288479109454845762013-06-06T18:39:09.218-07:002013-06-06T18:39:09.218-07:00I think you've left already but it's still...I think you've left already but it's still a decent selection for on the beach in Bali-it just wasn't as strong as I think it could have been.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-13170060641543453212013-06-04T21:04:30.220-07:002013-06-04T21:04:30.220-07:00Communication is key! So many people would save th...Communication is key! So many people would save themselves a lot of trouble if they just communicated. Curious why the romance is bad for the friendship. Even though Jules is a crappy friend I can understand wanting to try and save the friendship but sometimes eventually the other person just isn't worth the effort and you have to let go. I've had some friendships like that. It is a two way street so eventually if you are the only one making it work you have to let it go.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702366874779315384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-77727089656919431362013-06-01T13:05:31.701-07:002013-06-01T13:05:31.701-07:00I liked it but I also felt that there were too man...I liked it but I also felt that there were too many plot lines...<br /><a href="http://jenryland.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Jen @ YA Romantics</a><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-75024205546026261902013-06-01T11:49:54.155-07:002013-06-01T11:49:54.155-07:00Pretty cover. <3 I'm sorry you didn't t...Pretty cover. <3 I'm sorry you didn't totally love it, though. Looks good, but don't think I would ever read it :) Thank you for sharing your honest review, though :D <br />Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-16736829998282566022013-06-01T10:55:30.090-07:002013-06-01T10:55:30.090-07:00Aww, I'm sorry that you didn't love this o...Aww, I'm sorry that you didn't love this one. I liked it, but I can definitely understand where you're coming from-- it resulted in three stars for me too. Awesome review, girly! I hope that your next read wows you! (:Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15807067899421221523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-42346366563309897032013-05-31T22:05:29.334-07:002013-05-31T22:05:29.334-07:00That stinks you didn't LOVE it, but sometimes ...That stinks you didn't LOVE it, but sometimes that just happens. I really did love it, but I guess I kind of understand what you're saying too. Someone mentioned that it might be the first in a series but it seems like I looked and didn't find anything. I would love it as a series cause I love Cricket! Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-67339736583420258922013-05-31T18:50:07.513-07:002013-05-31T18:50:07.513-07:00I do hate when summaries and/or covers mislead pot...I do hate when summaries and/or covers mislead potential readers. I'm still curious about this one and think I might like it (since I do like when books deal with tough issues) but I hate that it seems so much like a summer beach read. Based on the cover, I might pass on it...and someone else could grab it and hate it. hahaShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-70888265444833818032013-05-31T15:13:50.455-07:002013-05-31T15:13:50.455-07:00Great review. I felt so bad for Cricket when it ca...Great review. I felt so bad for Cricket when it came to Jules, it was just awful. I'm glad you enjoy this for the most part.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441774134845678055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-51165362597850054152013-05-31T13:31:05.129-07:002013-05-31T13:31:05.129-07:00This sounds like a pretty interesting read nd it d...This sounds like a pretty interesting read nd it does scream beach read. I'm glad it wasn't an insta love kind of things cause most books I read like this end up like that. lol Awesome review!<br /><br /><a href="http://synchronizedreading.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Janina @ Synchronized Reading</a><br />Synchronized Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10795947190263766678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-49491156636706432182013-05-31T12:57:02.200-07:002013-05-31T12:57:02.200-07:00I really liked this one but then I was in the mood...I really liked this one but then I was in the mood for something a little heavier. I agree that the cover depicts more of a lighthearted romance than what is delivered. <br /><br />I felt bad for Cricket and could understand her pain at being suddenly dropped from Jules's life but I thought it was mature of her to be an adult about it and keep trying to be a good friend anyway. Jules does come across as just a bitch at that point and it made me wonder if we are just seeing the friendship through Cricket's rose tinted glasses. I know it is just a story but I kind of hope that Cricket finds better friends in the future :) Great review!Christina Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756342293865115352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-69322899659884532712013-05-31T07:58:32.565-07:002013-05-31T07:58:32.565-07:00Hm, sorry to hear it didn't gel better for you...Hm, sorry to hear it didn't gel better for you, but thanks for the great and honest review!We Heart YAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418854853031344928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-13826103315892019722013-05-31T05:36:47.811-07:002013-05-31T05:36:47.811-07:00Sorry it wasn't all you wanted but glad that y...Sorry it wasn't all you wanted but glad that you liked some of the elementsbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-754560923995227162013-05-31T04:43:54.349-07:002013-05-31T04:43:54.349-07:00It does sound like it has a lot of potential, if o...It does sound like it has a lot of potential, if only it were tied up a bit better... I'm reading this soon, I'm curious to see if we'll feel the same way about it :) I do like that you mention the lovestory is pretty accurate and no nasty insta-love!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468649356197119023noreply@blogger.com