tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post7459045031954926102..comments2023-11-05T03:22:55.709-08:00Comments on Bookworm1858: ARC Review: Loud Awake and LostThe Insouciant Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-62648554593186409252013-11-24T14:23:52.952-08:002013-11-24T14:23:52.952-08:00It's a bummer but what are you going to do? It...It's a bummer but what are you going to do? It would be impossible to love all the books you read equally.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-53724431580384336142013-11-24T14:23:30.765-08:002013-11-24T14:23:30.765-08:00If you like all the other Griffin books you read, ...If you like all the other Griffin books you read, then you should check this one out. Otherwise skip it because I liked it less than the other ones I've read.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-30985393158484940952013-11-24T14:19:51.752-08:002013-11-24T14:19:51.752-08:00I think you have a better appreciation for literar...I think you have a better appreciation for literary works than I do so I'm not surprised that you rate it more highly; loved reading your review!The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-15055664662364987892013-11-24T14:18:31.354-08:002013-11-24T14:18:31.354-08:00It reminded me of some other books. As Jen Ryland ...It reminded me of some other books. As Jen Ryland pointed out, amnesia plotlines have been very prevalent in YA lit this year.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-73675521243528428662013-11-24T14:16:50.593-08:002013-11-24T14:16:50.593-08:00It was weird because it wasn't even really tha...It was weird because it wasn't even really that dark compared to some of the gritty books I've read but that was my overall impression.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-42055976957215484872013-11-24T14:14:17.400-08:002013-11-24T14:14:17.400-08:00After reading some other books that left me with q...After reading some other books that left me with questions, it was nice to get some resolution.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-38396292158604143822013-11-24T14:12:30.100-08:002013-11-24T14:12:30.100-08:00I remember really liking Picture the Dead and woul...I remember really liking Picture the Dead and would definitely recommend that one over LWaL.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-45818889312972682452013-11-24T14:11:39.746-08:002013-11-24T14:11:39.746-08:00I think in general Adele Griffin is a bit more on ...I think in general Adele Griffin is a bit more on the literary side than other authors and that was especially true to me in this instance. Some of her other books are a bit more accessible.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-46430632727138328472013-11-24T14:09:37.328-08:002013-11-24T14:09:37.328-08:00Failing to care about the MC is probably the bigge...Failing to care about the MC is probably the biggest reason why I struggle to complete a book. When we click, I fly through the book; when we don't, I mark time as I push myself to finish and write a review.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-38960522157665021062013-11-08T08:23:49.344-08:002013-11-08T08:23:49.344-08:00Aw, sorry you didn't enjoy this book much. It ...Aw, sorry you didn't enjoy this book much. It sounds interesting, but not for me at the moment :) Thank you for sharing your awesome honest review. <3Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-16623623672288525212013-11-08T07:07:09.458-08:002013-11-08T07:07:09.458-08:00I have only read one Adele Griffin book--Picture M...I have only read one Adele Griffin book--Picture Me something or another--and it was ok. But I have been wanting to read more by this author. I think Tighter is the book I have heard good things about. I'll probably steer clear of this one though for now:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-35469749954785600832013-11-07T14:41:13.231-08:002013-11-07T14:41:13.231-08:00Just finished this one and, while I'd rate it ...Just finished this one and, while I'd rate it a tad higher than you did, I had a couple of issues with it. I have to write my review for next week….<br />Thanks so much for stopping by! <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-32614130711081127702013-11-07T10:36:55.592-08:002013-11-07T10:36:55.592-08:00The premise seems pretty common these things, whic...The premise seems pretty common these things, which makes me slightly less interested. I'm sorry you didn't like this one as well as others by the author.Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-55668780740477489222013-11-07T09:51:20.167-08:002013-11-07T09:51:20.167-08:00Sorry it was more on the darker side of what you n...Sorry it was more on the darker side of what you neededbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-14328830053137546592013-11-07T07:15:42.093-08:002013-11-07T07:15:42.093-08:00I like books that answer everything, but it sucks ...I like books that answer everything, but it sucks when you're frustrated with the characters.Livianiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479932701589363306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-13460768933087637742013-11-07T05:19:48.014-08:002013-11-07T05:19:48.014-08:00I've heard that Picture the Dead is really goo...I've heard that Picture the Dead is really good and maybe I'll try that one and skip this. Thanks for your review. Too bad this didn't live up to her other books for you.Christina Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756342293865115352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-65835519437120626792013-11-06T14:22:44.353-08:002013-11-06T14:22:44.353-08:00Doesn't sound like my thing, with the "mo...Doesn't sound like my thing, with the "more on the literary side" bit convincing me. I think the idea is cool but the romance doesn't seem to interest me already which isn't very good. <br /><br />-P.E. @ <a href="http://thesireniccodex.blogspot.ca" rel="nofollow">The Sirenic Codex</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045558423044874125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530836089087964376.post-35370763105216398972013-11-06T11:02:12.194-08:002013-11-06T11:02:12.194-08:00I think it is always hard when you get to the poin...I think it is always hard when you get to the point whee you don't care for the MC. I thought this one some real potential, sounds like it has some good stuff to it, so I will still keep it in mind. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441774134845678055noreply@blogger.com