tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post2696795328002075962..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: The War That Saved My LifeDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-46476652974357705222016-05-04T22:09:56.502+10:002016-05-04T22:09:56.502+10:00Thanks for putting this on my radar, Kelly. Sounds...Thanks for putting this on my radar, Kelly. Sounds absolutely wonderful. I don’t usually read Middle Grade books, so I think I would pass it if not for you beautiful review.Kseniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362452522963234123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-90874039037931833002016-05-03T13:26:18.574+10:002016-05-03T13:26:18.574+10:00No! No! Baker's Magic is nothing like this poi...No! No! Baker's Magic is nothing like this poignant tale :D Baker's Magic is full of mindless romp, it's a fun read to say the least ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103917363976883472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-58711763442882715902016-05-03T00:29:11.104+10:002016-05-03T00:29:11.104+10:00This sounds really great. I think some of my stude...This sounds really great. I think some of my students would enjoy it so I'm adding it to my classroom wish list :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06227539152536029583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-49796546701334643242016-05-02T17:01:26.676+10:002016-05-02T17:01:26.676+10:00Holy shit Kelly, when you told me that this one ha...Holy shit Kelly, when you told me that this one had some mature, sad themes to it, you weren't kidding. I'm glad I warned everyone about this one being for mature YA readers. Ada's story sounds just so herat breaking. Lovely review Kelly! Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-90248072971900860602016-05-01T18:48:50.221+10:002016-05-01T18:48:50.221+10:00I haven't read that one Aentee, but will defin...I haven't read that one Aentee, but will definitely be going to look it up. I love a well written middle grade, they don't over complicate a storyline by using romance to further the plot. I love books set in a time of war too, it really shows a strength of character and they're always so incredibly emotional. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-71368900304535617932016-05-01T18:27:32.778+10:002016-05-01T18:27:32.778+10:00I never used to be either, but there is something ...I never used to be either, but there is something so lovely about a well written middle grade novel. I mostly enjoy the adventure type like Percy Jackson and the poignant reads like this one, but some of them are so incredibly beautiful and wonderfully written too.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-48727629328624537992016-05-01T18:11:31.368+10:002016-05-01T18:11:31.368+10:00It's beautiful Joy, truly. By the end, all tha...It's beautiful Joy, truly. By the end, all that emotion built up and exploded in a flood of tears for me. It's one of those books I implore everyone to read.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-31873448932618576722016-05-01T18:07:15.036+10:002016-05-01T18:07:15.036+10:00They really were Claudia, so wonderfully written a...They really were Claudia, so wonderfully written and emotional too which is exactly what the storyline needed, a gentle hand. I haven't read that one, but looking it up now. If it's anything like this one, I'll be sure to love it as well.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87371254685525241592016-05-01T17:34:58.524+10:002016-05-01T17:34:58.524+10:00The cover is lovely, but leaves a lot to the imagi...The cover is lovely, but leaves a lot to the imagination actually doesn't it. I wouldn't have assumed it would have been such a deep and poignant read. It's brilliant Alyssa and I hope you can pick up a copy and discover it for yourself.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-23072277878974648552016-05-01T16:38:10.807+10:002016-05-01T16:38:10.807+10:00No no, you need this book in your life Nick. You n...No no, you need this book in your life Nick. <b>You need it.</b> I can imagine many barely teen girls reading this and seeing Ada's strength and determination and igniting similar traits in themselves. It was truly inspirational, even to a reader my age. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-5015931423830205762016-05-01T16:02:19.959+10:002016-05-01T16:02:19.959+10:00It was pretty dark for a middle grade read actuall...It <b>was</b> pretty dark for a middle grade read actually, I'd class it more as young adult but with middle grade characters if that makes sense. It's so superbly written and emotional. My goodness, the feeeeeels! I can't wait to see what you think of it Jess, it's magnificent.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-70943386444204723732016-05-01T15:05:53.896+10:002016-05-01T15:05:53.896+10:00It was truly lovely Lauren and it's not just f...It was truly lovely Lauren and it's not just for the middle grade audience either. I do hope you can pick up a copy soon.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-2651347321163716842016-04-28T23:23:51.290+10:002016-04-28T23:23:51.290+10:00So happy to see that children's books and MG a...So happy to see that children's books and MG are not afraid to go to dark places and trample onto your emotions. This book looks to be gorgeous both inside and out, I really need to start reading more MG because I always love the covers. The themes in this book are ones that especially resonates, I just love war books which focus on the lives of the regular people affected by it. The description alone is giving me Grave of the Fireflies flashbacks T_TAenteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742468444141610797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-30552087761800253932016-04-28T20:33:25.036+10:002016-04-28T20:33:25.036+10:00Great review, Kelly! I'm not a big MG reader s...Great review, Kelly! I'm not a big MG reader so I'm glad you loved this one <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00591115686672518335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-49931178994956054672016-04-28T11:12:24.548+10:002016-04-28T11:12:24.548+10:00This book is going to kill me. This is so heartbre...This book is going to kill me. This is so heartbreaking, but I see the awards it has won has merits. Adding this to my pile. Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-57769853356234051542016-04-28T10:16:05.505+10:002016-04-28T10:16:05.505+10:00I want it! I want it! I want it! Oh Kelly, I can&#...I want it! I want it! I want it! Oh Kelly, I can't believe I have forgotten about our keen interest in middle-grade books! Have you by chance read Baker's Magic? This book took the prize for me this year, but who knows? If I get around to this one, it may just surpass my love for Baker's Magic :P <br /><br />Although, the themes in this book do seem heavy-handed; I'm guessing they were expertly handled in light of your lovely review, though.<br /><br />Thank you for such an honest, raw review <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103917363976883472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-35159757765204343452016-04-28T01:09:13.006+10:002016-04-28T01:09:13.006+10:00Oh this sounds wonderful! I saw the cover around b...Oh this sounds wonderful! I saw the cover around but didn't know what the book was about. Your review has me intrigued!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303683333028066002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-56855437080937463112016-04-28T00:31:53.683+10:002016-04-28T00:31:53.683+10:00Aww man, this sounds absolutely heartbreaking and ...Aww man, this sounds absolutely heartbreaking and emotional, Kelly. It's always tough for me to read books about abuse because I'm a mess for days. It sounds like it's a gorgeously written story though and I think I might want to check it out to watch Ada's bravery come to surface and see how she navigates this new life.<br />Wonderful review, Kelly! I hate you for making me want to pick up these books that I normally wouldn't even dare to. Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304521473521896294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-85388038460389981582016-04-27T14:04:15.636+10:002016-04-27T14:04:15.636+10:00Wow, alright, so your [yet another amazing] review...Wow, alright, so your [yet another amazing] review just added another book to my ever-growing TBR. Seriously, this blog's reviews are so good & honestly, I've added so many books (like the Foxhole Court!) because of them <3. This book seems pretty dark, especially for an MG, so it actually excites me even more??! <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by <a href="https://princessicaofbooks.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Princessica of Books</a>!Jess I.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14306744829113970730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-14232649234222096872016-04-27T13:49:07.474+10:002016-04-27T13:49:07.474+10:00Wow, this sounds like such a beautiful and unique ...Wow, this sounds like such a beautiful and unique novel. Thanks for sharing! I'm really happy to hear you enjoyed this one.<br /><br />-LaurenShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.com