tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post4719875559599704599..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Emergency ContactDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-67874488460542797212019-02-19T06:40:50.552+11:002019-02-19T06:40:50.552+11:00The synopsis really doesn't blend with the the...The synopsis really doesn't blend with the themes of Emergency Contact, it's much deeper than the cutesy, first world problems type romance. I liked it overall even though Penny irritated me quite a lot. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-70822924435540377492019-02-19T05:28:59.905+11:002019-02-19T05:28:59.905+11:00Until the very end. It really explored how they be...Until the very end. It really explored how they begun to rely on one another emotionally and cognitively, sending messages and talking on the phone occasionally had taken the physical aspect out of the equation. I love romances that have bloomed from wonderful friendships and this was really lovely Verushka. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-37730426802799057572019-01-25T10:11:15.726+11:002019-01-25T10:11:15.726+11:00Amazing review! I aspire to be as analytical and e...Amazing review! I aspire to be as analytical and eloquent as you. I have to admit that this book was quite a let-down for me. It was pitched to me as an "own voices" novel but I could not see it in the novel. <br />http://pagesofwonderland.blogspot.com/Vivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17939312711455670601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-89998648467482640372019-01-24T09:22:49.352+11:002019-01-24T09:22:49.352+11:00I liked this one but not as much as you. I think s...I liked this one but not as much as you. I think some of the problem was it was pitched to me as a romance with commentary on the online dating culture and it wasn't really that. <br /><br />It's hard to get over expectations but this was a unique, interesting story with flawed but relatable characters.<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-341753490185300622019-01-22T21:45:47.618+11:002019-01-22T21:45:47.618+11:00I think what wins me over with this is the platoni...I think what wins me over with this is the platonic nature of their relationship. They obviously have so much going on aside from romance and I like that the author explored that and kept the romance at bay.Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-39433242607861987992019-01-22T15:17:49.950+11:002019-01-22T15:17:49.950+11:00It was Sam's narrative that I found quite emot...It was Sam's narrative that I found quite emotional, just his displacement and even though he's in his very early twenties, he's still so young. It's a great read Amber, would love to see what you think of it!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-34459404021112125702019-01-21T07:39:02.211+11:002019-01-21T07:39:02.211+11:00This doesn't sound like my typical read but wo...This doesn't sound like my typical read but wow. This must have been an emotional read.Amber Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671652212967695538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-64410023520379712522019-01-21T03:54:45.266+11:002019-01-21T03:54:45.266+11:00It's a great read Ailyn and wonderful Korean A...It's a great read Ailyn and wonderful Korean American representation too!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-7773434039150659312019-01-21T03:51:44.303+11:002019-01-21T03:51:44.303+11:00Really looking forward to seeing what you think of...Really looking forward to seeing what you think of it Lauren, it's really a great read.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-76111907201817591812019-01-21T03:50:39.384+11:002019-01-21T03:50:39.384+11:00I can't wait to see those shelves! It'll b...I can't wait to see those shelves! It'll be so therapeutic to unbox them all and sort them. I hope you're settling in well, will try to catch up with you on Twitter sometime today to see how it's going! Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-65244836562463687252019-01-20T21:15:03.617+11:002019-01-20T21:15:03.617+11:00#friends kind of story? It does sound pretty good....#friends kind of story? It does sound pretty good.ailyn koayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01876123482327351415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-32435356258709509112019-01-20T17:42:53.439+11:002019-01-20T17:42:53.439+11:00I try to talk about aspects of the books while all...I try to talk about aspects of the books while allowing readers to discover the narrative themselves, nothing worse than spoiling a book is there. It touches on quite a few important issues and I couldn't agree more, so many white readers in particular tend to forget the marginalisation of people of colour until they're faced with a character experiencing microaggressions.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-25198705234956201222019-01-20T17:21:02.764+11:002019-01-20T17:21:02.764+11:00It's a very slow progression from friends to l...It's a very slow progression from friends to lovers but very much focused on the friendship. I'd love to see what you think of it Suzanne!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-36926148080953144822019-01-20T17:19:49.140+11:002019-01-20T17:19:49.140+11:00That she does actually. As unlikable as I found he...That she does actually. As unlikable as I found her in the beginning, I could see those traits I had in myself as a teen as well. Such a great read, diverse and wildly entertaining. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-67612310582539009762019-01-20T14:19:52.664+11:002019-01-20T14:19:52.664+11:00I loved that they were friends first and foremost ...I loved that they were friends first and foremost too then all that romantic tension and neither knowing what to do with it. So much awkward but so lovely. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-70116917755291072742019-01-19T17:57:15.376+11:002019-01-19T17:57:15.376+11:00I felt the same in the beginning too Joy, mainly b...I felt the same in the beginning too Joy, mainly because I found Penny really abrasive and unlikable. Having said that though, she's relatable as a character, the anxiety of leaving home but wanting to begin her life. I really liked Sam's character though and overall really enjoyed it. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-13404967042417805762019-01-19T17:40:25.108+11:002019-01-19T17:40:25.108+11:00It is but foremost a friendship that develops into...It is but foremost a friendship that develops into a romance, which is quite late in the read. I found Penny incredibly unlikable at the beginning but through her interactions with others and personal journey, I understood why she was so critical. It's very much a gentle contemporary that touches upon some important topics. I really enjoyed it overall. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-66919632990292965332019-01-19T14:52:44.315+11:002019-01-19T14:52:44.315+11:00I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I've been h...I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I've been hearing really good things. A friend of mine let me have her copy of the book so I really need to focus on reading that soon. Thanks for sharing!!!<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-70407644570691246442019-01-19T02:52:54.913+11:002019-01-19T02:52:54.913+11:00I've had this one for a few months now, but ha...I've had this one for a few months now, but haven't found the time to read it! It's one I was really looking forward to, so I'm sure I'll read it soon. We're still trying to unpack and organize, and I'm waiting on my husband to finish building my new bookshelf! It's wonderful having a crafty spouse. He built a bookshelf for me when we were dating, but it's been crammed too full for years! Our last house had built-in shelves, but not this one. Boxes of unpacked books... it's a travesty. ;)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.doyoudog-ear.com/" rel="nofollow">Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬</a>Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-5074965646798689362019-01-18T17:35:31.101+11:002019-01-18T17:35:31.101+11:00This was an interesting review. I haven't read...This was an interesting review. I haven't read many (if any) that describe the various characters without touching on the story. But the themes you mentioned at the end of your review are important and a lot of people forget about these. Thank you!Antheahttp://www.proudbookreviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-8695119938480522072019-01-18T10:45:33.441+11:002019-01-18T10:45:33.441+11:00wonderful review! The friendship dynamic in this ...wonderful review! The friendship dynamic in this story really appeals to me too. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-27843793536123003022019-01-18T05:19:45.146+11:002019-01-18T05:19:45.146+11:00Brilliant review, as always. I mean, I already had...Brilliant review, as always. I mean, I already had this on the old TBR but I may raise it up my to buy list because it really does sound like an enjoyable read. Although, Penny does sound like a bit of work to get along with but I'm thinking she sort of grows on you (I hope). I am still very excited to read.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-74062277935040039102019-01-17T08:49:18.104+11:002019-01-17T08:49:18.104+11:00I'm so glad you liked this one too! I accident...I'm so glad you liked this one too! I accidentally fell HOPELESSLY IN LOVE WITH IT *flails* I loved them as platonic friends a lot..but then like...dang it you two just kiss.😂CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-23433969051206076202019-01-17T05:50:19.275+11:002019-01-17T05:50:19.275+11:00This one kinda threw me for a loop. I couldn't...This one kinda threw me for a loop. I couldn't quite decide whether or not I like it, or even if I should. In the end, I think I gave in and decided to like it. Lol. Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-19208087053743725302019-01-16T12:10:03.621+11:002019-01-16T12:10:03.621+11:00Oooooo, so this one isn't a romance then? I th...Oooooo, so this one isn't a romance then? I thought it was from reading the synopsis (plus knowing YA tropes playing a part becoming a habit), so I'm happy to hear this won't be one! I've seen this around, but wasn't inclined to look into the novel. I love the issues you listed that Choi deals with and how Sam allows Penny to set the boundaries of the friendship. Lovely review, Kelly! <3Sophia @ Bookwyrming Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649156623055831699noreply@blogger.com