tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post1017727452963145773..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: When Michael Met MinaDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-29909228308264650972016-10-14T20:42:21.752+11:002016-10-14T20:42:21.752+11:00As always very thoughtful review, Kelly. I think i...As always very thoughtful review, Kelly. I think it’s important that the authors write YA books on such topics. Though in some cases I feel like the author tries to give readers their message, but forget about the story itself. Your high rating gives me hope this is not that kind of book. Kseniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362452522963234123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-49625781059112870502016-07-24T20:52:18.319+10:002016-07-24T20:52:18.319+10:00This book is so incredibly important, especially w...This book is so incredibly important, especially with what's happening in Australia at the moment. We definitely need to be more compassionate and this book talks about that boldly. I'm glad you enjoyed it too Kelly.Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-84989796786341579902016-07-22T05:21:06.573+10:002016-07-22T05:21:06.573+10:00Thanks Lisa. It's a wonderful read, full of he...Thanks Lisa. It's a wonderful read, full of heart and goes a long way to breaking down stereotypes as well.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-5128638459205744752016-07-19T11:53:45.465+10:002016-07-19T11:53:45.465+10:00Wow, this definitely sounds like something I need ...Wow, this definitely sounds like something I need to read. I love stories like this. Great review! :)Lisa @ Lost in Literaturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00455487013837461160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-56955290094004675782016-07-18T13:40:45.670+10:002016-07-18T13:40:45.670+10:00We really do Karen. It was so magnificently writte...We really do Karen. It was so magnificently written, really enjoyed it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-24099692623181871542016-07-18T06:31:43.212+10:002016-07-18T06:31:43.212+10:00They are, which I think is based off what Canberra...They are, which I think is based off what Canberra decides to release to the public too. They'll only tell us statistics to support their own agenda. And it's been proven that so much of what we're told is not factual either. We should be fostering compassion and understanding, but it's hard when you have pockets of our communities that are hell bent on pedaling hate isn't it. I'm so glad you enjoyed this one too!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-31906352869205748392016-07-17T00:46:22.469+10:002016-07-17T00:46:22.469+10:00Wow. We need books like this now more than ever. T...Wow. We need books like this now more than ever. Thanks for putting it on my radar.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net/" rel="nofollow">Karen @For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-82425281096620965782016-07-16T21:32:07.963+10:002016-07-16T21:32:07.963+10:00Wasn't it just BRILL, Kelly? Actually, one of ...Wasn't it just BRILL, Kelly? Actually, one of my lecturers at uni last semester was researching the asylum seeker issue and hearing her talk about it...like, holy crap, the media is so corrupt lol. The more you know. Loony Literatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03592322807799645323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-36778533265739258492016-07-15T01:46:36.598+10:002016-07-15T01:46:36.598+10:00It's a brilliant book Christy, I do hope you c...It's a brilliant book Christy, I do hope you can grab a copy soon.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-79618624259937895362016-07-15T01:45:45.812+10:002016-07-15T01:45:45.812+10:00It was great timing, a really positive light among...It was great timing, a really positive light among so much darkness in our world at the moment Joy. Looking forward to seeing what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-12570164595429333262016-07-15T01:43:57.840+10:002016-07-15T01:43:57.840+10:00Thanks Nick. I think it's a book that so many ...Thanks Nick. I think it's a book that so many will find relatable, not just Aussies. The intolerance towards the Muslim community, the prejudice, the stereotyping. It was such a wonderful read, really enjoyed it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-40152111860965924012016-07-15T01:40:19.670+10:002016-07-15T01:40:19.670+10:00Couldn't agree more Cilla. Books not only have...Couldn't agree more Cilla. Books not only have the power to introduce readers into new worlds, but also change lives, in this case through tolerance and understanding.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-34036369056558160752016-07-15T01:16:57.857+10:002016-07-15T01:16:57.857+10:00It really wad. I did struggle at times with Mina&#...It really wad. I did struggle at times with Mina's character though, she felt incredibly angry and even judgemental. As the storyline progressed, I really did begin to like her more and more.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-71187302487826900712016-07-15T01:14:11.470+10:002016-07-15T01:14:11.470+10:00YAAAAS! We need to start you on more Aussie reads ...YAAAAS! We need to start you on more Aussie reads Zoe. In the past two years especially, our young adult authors have really taken the world by storm. I love our contemporaries, it's books without bullshit.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-39536496519171682562016-07-15T01:12:06.323+10:002016-07-15T01:12:06.323+10:00It truly was Lauren. Such an important read for te...It truly was Lauren. Such an important read for teens, in Australia especially.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-88950334977735873042016-07-15T01:08:06.387+10:002016-07-15T01:08:06.387+10:00It's a wonderful read Clara, a great explorati...It's a wonderful read Clara, a great exploration of tolerance and acceptance while forging your own path in those difficult teen years. I hope you can grab a copy soon, would love to see your thoughts.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-61837709092105005642016-07-14T07:37:46.487+10:002016-07-14T07:37:46.487+10:00What a fantastic premise! I need to read this for ...What a fantastic premise! I need to read this for sure. LoveOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391586235553306506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-27913023385313801762016-07-14T03:23:08.639+10:002016-07-14T03:23:08.639+10:00Timely read what with all the hate all over the so...Timely read what with all the hate all over the social media and the world. I just added this book to my pile. <3Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-37608081959473705212016-07-14T02:34:03.503+10:002016-07-14T02:34:03.503+10:00I am so looking forward to reading this one, Kelly...I am so looking forward to reading this one, Kelly. I love that it tackles such a relevant topic and it seems to do so with a lot of care and thoughtfulness. <br />I can't wait to experience the beauty of this one.<br />Beautiful review, Kells!Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304521473521896294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-53154342082311876032016-07-13T12:14:25.751+10:002016-07-13T12:14:25.751+10:00This sounds like an incredible book, and one that&...This sounds like an incredible book, and one that's important to have in the current political climate. Thanks for sharing, Kelly, I'm definitely adding this to my TBR!Cillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08909017383144456321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-49591247619703211242016-07-13T11:00:58.277+10:002016-07-13T11:00:58.277+10:00Great review of what sounds like a really importan...Great review of what sounds like a really important book.Nicole Has Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654755678795567272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87069924581451407622016-07-13T07:16:15.371+10:002016-07-13T07:16:15.371+10:00You know how I've been meaning to read more Au...You know how I've been meaning to read more Aussie books Kelly, and this one sounds fantastic! Definitely going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing and, as always, fabulous review! <3Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08980248647201093593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-27845454769368634862016-07-13T05:04:45.019+10:002016-07-13T05:04:45.019+10:00Wow, this sounds like a really powerful, yet enjoy...Wow, this sounds like a really powerful, yet enjoyable read. I'm glad you liked this one and could relate to some of it! Thanks for sharing. Shooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-82977190630397694012016-07-13T01:54:32.490+10:002016-07-13T01:54:32.490+10:00Love this review, the book sounds intriguing. Will...Love this review, the book sounds intriguing. Will be putting it up on my wish list :)Clara Chenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10520071389161562930noreply@blogger.com