tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post1866318966322645134..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Paperweight By Meg HastonDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-7717926280974870142015-08-03T05:01:45.263+10:002015-08-03T05:01:45.263+10:00This sounds soooooo good! I've been meaning to...This sounds soooooo good! I've been meaning to read it for months now and just haven't got to it, but I definitely need to hurry up and get to it. Charnell @ Reviews from a Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694156080937232949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-11354841794583713092015-08-02T17:17:03.128+10:002015-08-02T17:17:03.128+10:00This book sounds beautiful! I am a huge fan of boo...This book sounds beautiful! I am a huge fan of books that deal with emotions and illnesses. Plus I also love the sound of the character growth of the MC in this book. I really want to read this book now!<br />Wonderful review Kelly!:)Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-9484504304793623472015-07-27T14:19:40.555+10:002015-07-27T14:19:40.555+10:00I just got this on my Kindle and I had no idea it ...I just got this on my Kindle and I had no idea it was going to be about eating disorders, but I just loved the cover so much I had to get it! But now I'm so convinced to read it. My next favorite thing to contemporary romances are realistic fiction so I'm definitely not going to miss out on this one! Wonderful review, as always! :DBlessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661540928268738769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-21927556565016320972015-07-24T03:57:27.141+10:002015-07-24T03:57:27.141+10:00Kelly dear, idk what it is but you just have this ...Kelly dear, idk what it is but you just have this ability to sell the SHIT out of a book. & all in a paragraph or two! Send some of your magic this way why don't ya? lol. Paperweight is one of my most anticipated reads of this year. The problem is, I can't find time to read books that I want to read for pleasure, instead I feel bogged down by review copies that haven't been living out to my expectations. But once I knock these arcs out once and for all, Paperweight will be one of the first titles I pick up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996995361383050875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-32420244488171635842015-07-22T21:48:34.741+10:002015-07-22T21:48:34.741+10:00This sounds really good, lovely review Kelly. I ha...This sounds really good, lovely review Kelly. I hadn't heard of Paperweight before, but the idea that the main character develops for herself, not out of a relationship, is very appealing. I'll be keeping an eye out for this! <br />Michelle @ The Unfinished BookshelfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-74277326847458083492015-07-21T05:06:31.716+10:002015-07-21T05:06:31.716+10:00Thanks Paula. It's amazing and incredibly emot...Thanks Paula. It's amazing and incredibly emotional to see Stevie's journey. I can't wait to see what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-18118150948199004152015-07-21T05:02:03.646+10:002015-07-21T05:02:03.646+10:00I really loved her, despite how abrasive she initi...I really loved her, despite how abrasive she initially was. Her transformation was not only realistic, but one of the most dramatic I've read this year. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-81709059957072028462015-07-21T04:34:07.342+10:002015-07-21T04:34:07.342+10:00It really does Lily. I've never know anyone wh...It really does Lily. I've never know anyone who is open about having an eating disorder, but it still didn't stop me from investing emotionally in Stevie's story. I think the shock value is that it's so raw, it doesn't present what is essentially an illness as fluff that can be solved with a love interest. It really is one of those reads that has the potentially to change lives and open up eating disorders for discussion.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-70928117414862746382015-07-20T21:56:53.513+10:002015-07-20T21:56:53.513+10:00This book is just waiting for me. Your review make...This book is just waiting for me. Your review makes me want to abandon everything and just read tje book :)) Can't wait to start with this one and read Stevie's journey<br /> I just know that I'll iidentify with her. Great review Kelly <333Paula M. @ Her Book Thoughts!http://herbookthoughts.reads-it.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-24097330386872634292015-07-20T14:12:54.228+10:002015-07-20T14:12:54.228+10:00"Stevie's character development was brill..."Stevie's character development was brilliant and one of my favourite aspects of Paperweight." THIS. I couldn't agree with your review more. Stevie was the strongest point of this book for me as well, I loved seeing her develop and come to terms with things right before my eyes.Alisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178388552763222269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-30795545459306613802015-07-20T07:14:44.998+10:002015-07-20T07:14:44.998+10:00Paperweight sounds like the type of read i'd s...Paperweight sounds like the type of read i'd struggle with emotionally. These sorts of stories always hit me hard, the idea that someone (especially someone so young) could want to die just eats at me. I consider it one of the saddest things ever. I've never read a book before with a character who suffers from bulimia but I have no doubts Paperweight is going to really open me up to the issue. Lovely review. Lilyhttp://lilysbookblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-72593530300799303302015-07-20T06:40:51.020+10:002015-07-20T06:40:51.020+10:00It's an incredibly deep and emotional read Fra...It's an incredibly deep and emotional read Frannie, and so beautifully written. It doesn't sugar coat Bulimia, but really shows how it destroys lives. But Stevie is a raw and realistic character that really will speak to so many other there touched by this illness.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-37059234267678629932015-07-20T06:38:44.192+10:002015-07-20T06:38:44.192+10:00Wasn't she just! She was one of my favourite c...Wasn't she just! She was one of my favourite characters too. No matter how Stevie lashed out, she spoke with kindness and truth which is just what Stevie's character needed. I think she played such a big part in her development. So glad you enjoyed this one too poppet.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-25740106422231011582015-07-20T06:37:20.508+10:002015-07-20T06:37:20.508+10:00It really is. It's heartbreaking seeing Stevie...It really is. It's heartbreaking seeing Stevie's struggle, because it <i>is</i> so real. But her character development is incredible. Underneath the sadness, there is a real story of hope. You definitely won't be disappointed Kara.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87839698284128478302015-07-20T06:34:49.625+10:002015-07-20T06:34:49.625+10:00I urge everyone to grab a copy of this, even if it...I urge everyone to grab a copy of this, even if it's not your usual read. It's incredibly powerful, emotional and raw. Such a major issue not only for teens, but women in general.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-60450203536639411722015-07-20T06:33:57.334+10:002015-07-20T06:33:57.334+10:00Big girl pants and possibly a box of tissues. It&#...Big girl pants and possibly a box of tissues. It's an emotional read, especially if you've known anyone who's been touched by an eating disorder. Looking forward to see what you think of it Jeann.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-35378580578938909442015-07-20T06:32:33.303+10:002015-07-20T06:32:33.303+10:00And I love how they represent the wider community ...And I love how they represent the wider community as well. Young adult is particularly focused on mental illness at the moment, and considering that body image has always been an issue between the media and teens, I love that we can still learn more about the struggle through fiction and it's a starting point for teens to discuss it too.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-36976679299031261822015-07-20T06:30:37.334+10:002015-07-20T06:30:37.334+10:00It was utterly brilliant wasn't it. Even her f...It was utterly brilliant wasn't it. Even her friendship with her room mate really made her seem to incredibly vulnerable too. Such a powerful read. So glad you really enjoyed it as well.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-78626520262342977632015-07-20T06:29:25.548+10:002015-07-20T06:29:25.548+10:00Me too, seeing her character growth was really amo...Me too, seeing her character growth was really among the best I've read this year. I think I liked her because you can see that internal struggle with her, wanting to belong and carrying the weight of Josh's death at such a young age. We're totally twinning. People are not going to be able to tell us apart soon.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-25861395919081850572015-07-20T06:27:26.227+10:002015-07-20T06:27:26.227+10:00I'm awesome Claudia and me too. How have you b...I'm awesome Claudia and me too. How have you been? <br /><br />I'm drawn to them as well. I think there's something so satisfying about seeing human struggles and being able to overcome their issues, and this book is an incredible example. The author has really done a superb job.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-1983394496162901252015-07-20T06:24:39.657+10:002015-07-20T06:24:39.657+10:00Thanks Krystianna. It's a wonderful read, not ...Thanks Krystianna. It's a wonderful read, not only beautiful written, but incredibly realistic and confronting. I loved it, especially seeing Stevie grow as a person.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-88196320913133696412015-07-20T06:21:15.302+10:002015-07-20T06:21:15.302+10:00Thanks Kim. It's definitely well worth the rea...Thanks Kim. It's definitely well worth the read. Really heartfelt and intense.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-62070342331656785252015-07-20T06:20:22.845+10:002015-07-20T06:20:22.845+10:00Thanks Rachel. It was incredible, especially her c...Thanks Rachel. It was incredible, especially her character development. Among the best I've seen this year actually. Really looking forward to seeing your thoughts on it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-15121814782108877522015-07-19T20:02:29.243+10:002015-07-19T20:02:29.243+10:00I'd like to read this one! It sounds like it&#...I'd like to read this one! It sounds like it's something deep that I would enjoy :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-56914615471328876402015-07-19T14:22:34.992+10:002015-07-19T14:22:34.992+10:00I loved this as well! Plus the character developme...I loved this as well! Plus the character development, and the fact that the therapist was actually a really cool and good person that knew what she was doing and didn't try to sugar coat the truth!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03450385804261334137noreply@blogger.com