tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post7003669252288250076..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: It Sounded Better in My HeadDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-4873288032168840262019-09-19T22:33:10.620+10:002019-09-19T22:33:10.620+10:00This sounds fantastic. The teen years really can b...This sounds fantastic. The teen years really can be rough, and I had all sorts of insecurities and anxieties growing up. I love books with main characters that just FEEL real, even if I can't relate to absolutely everything. There needs to be more YA books where characters deal with things like bad acne and heavy periods - it's not glamorous, and it can be embarrassing, but it's something people deal with all.the.time. Great review. <br /><br />Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-76913323761269357502019-09-10T07:06:17.894+10:002019-09-10T07:06:17.894+10:00It's absolutely brilliant Suzanne, I'd lov...It's absolutely brilliant Suzanne, I'd love to see what you think of it!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-28061209596333797892019-09-10T06:44:55.231+10:002019-09-10T06:44:55.231+10:00Mine was tying my school uniform jumper around my ...Mine was tying my school uniform jumper around my waist, even now as an adult I check chairs when I get up after sitting for long periods. I don't think there's ever been a more relatable protagonist in young adult. Ever.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-46359861373156202782019-09-09T19:07:50.576+10:002019-09-09T19:07:50.576+10:00It's magnificent and an amazing read! You coul...It's magnificent and an amazing read! You could pick up the Australian published copy from The Book Depository rather than waiting until it's released over there. I absolutely loved it and 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-29023543938620628302019-09-09T18:35:40.805+10:002019-09-09T18:35:40.805+10:00I think we forget how difficult those years are. S...I think we forget how difficult those years are. Such an amazing book and one I'll certainly read again and again. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-22603880979180767902019-09-05T04:07:16.145+10:002019-09-05T04:07:16.145+10:00Wow, this is a book I would have celebrated readin...Wow, this is a book I would have celebrated reading as a teen. I luckily escaped the horror of spots (or so I thought, and now I am the 28 year old who is still getting spots and doesn't have the skill to mask them with makeup) but I clearly remember the years of feeling so uncomfortable in your own body and constantly wanting to hide and escape attention as self confidence was not a thing I possessed. I may not wish to return to my teen years, but I most definitely want to read about Natalie because I feel like I can relate to her character even now. Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-46311597618029250412019-09-02T02:27:56.160+10:002019-09-02T02:27:56.160+10:00It discusses so many issues that teens with their ...It discusses so many issues that teens with their periods face. I desperately needed this book as a teen, even as an adult I feel such a sense of kinship with Natalie. You'll absolutely love this one Verushka. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-53558211686326623522019-09-02T01:50:21.020+10:002019-09-02T01:50:21.020+10:00Oh wow, where was this book when I was younger??Oh wow, where was this book when I was younger??NoelWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127138061773871157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-22150066853888132102019-09-01T22:21:38.396+10:002019-09-01T22:21:38.396+10:00Oh wow, this just sounds like such a delightful re...Oh wow, this just sounds like such a delightful read. Natalie sounds like a character that a lot of people will find very relatable, myself included. I'm glad the romance in the book works too. :)Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-26015511996263625062019-09-01T21:00:50.720+10:002019-09-01T21:00:50.720+10:00*puts hand up* Had to walk home from school holdin...*puts hand up* Had to walk home from school holding my bag behind me to cover my leakage.<br /><br />Oh how I loved Natalie and this book! Natalie felt so real and I can really see teens relating to and connecting with her.<br /><br />Awesome review Kelly. XOXO Sarah.Sarah Sayshttps://sarahfairbairn.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-5046523282680976482019-09-01T03:04:10.613+10:002019-09-01T03:04:10.613+10:00I can relate to so much of what Natalie goes throu...I can relate to so much of what Natalie goes through in this book. I already love her and have yet to meet her. I still stuffer from cystic acne. It's painful and embarrassing, but at least other adults don't tend to tease you about it. This book isn't coming out until next year in the states, but it's an anticipated release for me. Great review!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-27775267879061481602019-08-31T21:03:30.836+10:002019-08-31T21:03:30.836+10:00I love love love this review so much.
I am so glad...I love love love this review so much.<br />I am so glad you loved this book. It made me so happy seeing all of your tweets, and comments regarding this book.<br />And yes, I agree - whoever says the teen years are meant to be the best are so very clearly wrong.<br />♥LittleMissStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06298231468790078146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-59944713173756524622019-08-31T20:24:32.218+10:002019-08-31T20:24:32.218+10:00Natalie is my spirit animal. And from personal exp...Natalie is my spirit animal. And from personal experience, the fact that this actually deals with heavy periods? Wow. I’d love it for that alone, even if it didn’t deal with all sorts of other goodnessVerushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-76003461085838265762019-08-31T07:17:28.632+10:002019-08-31T07:17:28.632+10:00I like that young adult in general shares all the ...I like that young adult in general shares all the positive experiences about being a teen but the reality is that it can be a terrible period for so many of us. We never read about horrific periods that look like a crime scene or issues with our reproductive systems or acne that could be mistaken for chicken pox. Even the <i>flawed</i> young adult characters are still these beacons of beauty and it's tiresome. This has been my favourite read this year, absolutely loved it. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-21972879616574231752019-08-31T07:14:11.925+10:002019-08-31T07:14:11.925+10:00And the great news is that it's being publishe...And the great news is that it's being published in the US as well! I was the same as a teen, my periods were random and when they finally arrived, they came with a vengeance. I was so paranoid that I was bleeding through onto my uniform and I felt so deeply for Natalie who I found so incredibly relatable. It's an amazing read and such an emotional journey, you'll absolutely love it!Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-62055022359658742772019-08-31T07:11:20.219+10:002019-08-31T07:11:20.219+10:00Sometimes it's also a relief for children, whi...Sometimes it's also a relief for children, which is what happened in my case but Natalie found it difficult to come to terms with her parents separating and given they were both so cordial about the situation and wanted to remain friends, she couldn't grasp why they couldn't remain married. It's such a relatable narrative Joy, I see so much of myself in Natalie even as an adult. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-899880721929684242019-08-31T04:38:37.538+10:002019-08-31T04:38:37.538+10:00I want this one!!! Talking about all the messy stu...I want this one!!! Talking about all the messy stuff is so important. <br /><br />My teens were very difficult too Kelly. Whenever I talk to my HS BFF, she looks back at it so fondly but yeah...not for me. {{hugs}}<br /><br />And curly hair was all the rage in my day. Lot of horrible perms lol<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @ For What It's Worth</a><br /><br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-64555114320208684382019-08-30T14:33:20.470+10:002019-08-30T14:33:20.470+10:00Natalie sound so relatable! It's not often a b...Natalie sound so relatable! It's not often a book mentions menstrual cycles and how difficult/uncomfortable they can be. As a child, mine were very severe. My parents refused to even consider birth control because taking it would "give the wrong impression" about my virginity. I'm really happy you brought this one to my attention, and I just added it to my TBR! <3<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-76132443492237009862019-08-30T08:05:47.574+10:002019-08-30T08:05:47.574+10:00I always feel for the kids when the parents go thr...I always feel for the kids when the parents go through a separation of sorts. I also think I can relate with Natalie. I've always been an introvert when I was a teen and up to my adulthood now. This sounds so lovely, Kelly. <3Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.com