tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post8586722673100315826..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: One by Sarah CrossanDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-63857546176891276892015-10-05T06:46:20.251+11:002015-10-05T06:46:20.251+11:00It is and it's so wonderfully written that you...It is and it's so wonderfully written that you can't help but immerse yourself Wattle. It's that touch of diverse differences that really make it unique.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-39088567229752764992015-10-05T06:28:53.741+11:002015-10-05T06:28:53.741+11:00Me either poppet. Sarah Crossan did a wonderful jo...Me either poppet. Sarah Crossan did a wonderful job, just the right mix of emotion and normalcy with likable characters too. The verse is lovely and really adds voice to Grace and her situation, seeing it's told from her point of view. I would have liked to have even seen altering chapters from each of the girls, as Tippi was really sassy and fun. Looking forward to seeing what you think of it too.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-61712013556654050452015-10-05T05:59:50.951+11:002015-10-05T05:59:50.951+11:00I can't wait to see what you think of it Eugen...I can't wait to see what you think of it Eugenia, it really <i>is</i> an amazing read.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-91196086517972086582015-10-05T05:21:37.906+11:002015-10-05T05:21:37.906+11:00Which one was that Lauren? It was a really unique ...Which one was that Lauren? It was a really unique spin on what is normally considered as a typical teen contemporary, but given the girls and their situation, it was so much more emotionally charged too. I really enjoyed it and would love to see what you think of it too.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-11548573167534116432015-10-05T04:09:06.450+11:002015-10-05T04:09:06.450+11:00Contemporary, especially in young adult has come o...Contemporary, especially in young adult has come on in leaps and bounds in the past year Alyssa. It's not just the John Green type books flooding the market, but diverse and thoughtful story lines that I think appeal to a much wider audience. This is the first book I've come across about conjoined twins though and really enjoyed it. The verse was so incredibly lovely too.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-17746274159695196322015-10-05T03:58:30.219+11:002015-10-05T03:58:30.219+11:00I wasn't a fan of her dystopian series, but ha...I wasn't a fan of her dystopian series, but have loved her contemporaries so far Christy. If you didn't particularly care for it wither, please don't let that discourage you from giving this one a try. It's such an incredible read.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-11644404095430362082015-10-05T03:55:58.222+11:002015-10-05T03:55:58.222+11:00I loved Yasmeen especially, that girl is so fierce...I loved Yasmeen especially, that girl is so fiercely protective of the twins and seen them as two separate personalities and not just the sideshow that most people treated them as. It's emotional, but perhaps not to the point of tears. The verse is really lovely though and has such an impact and add to that emotional aspect as well.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-61494510753391689102015-10-05T03:41:47.242+11:002015-10-05T03:41:47.242+11:00And I can;t wait to see what you think of it Topaz...And I can;t wait to see what you think of it Topaz. I think you'll really appreciate the verse and lyricism of One, Although their story isn't unique to young adult, their situation is and it makes for a fascinating and poignant read.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-1655186016771068132015-10-05T02:22:18.688+11:002015-10-05T02:22:18.688+11:00It is a pretty quick read, but the verse aspect is...It is a pretty quick read, but the verse aspect is really lovely and makes such an impact probably even more so than if it had of been written more traditionally. I found the romance a bit weird too, but thankfully it's only a very small aspect of the storyline though. Really looking forward to seeing your thoughts on it poppet.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-91643038932525243192015-10-04T21:07:19.834+11:002015-10-04T21:07:19.834+11:00I've been seeing some great reviews for this o...I've been seeing some great reviews for this one, it sure does sound interesting even if it does use the same tropes we see all the time, their situation is enough of a twist on its own I think. Thank you for sharing your thoughts Kelly, great, thoughtful review as always!<br /><br />- Wattle @ <a href="http://whimsical-nature.net" rel="nofollow">Whimsical Nature</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00604160841896897039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-68206494270610881992015-10-04T18:17:55.219+11:002015-10-04T18:17:55.219+11:00That's another one I have on my shelf that I n...That's another one I have on my shelf that I need to read Claudia. Oh, I wish I had time to read them all! The verse is really powerful, especially with the girls being conjoined twins. Even though they are both unique personalities, having that physical connection means more than just being physically joined and sharing organs, they were best friends and share something that most of us could never truly comprehend either. It was a truly great read and I'd love to see what you think of this one too Claudia.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-26582172777985638492015-10-04T18:12:23.193+11:002015-10-04T18:12:23.193+11:00Me either Joy and I love verse. Of the few I'v...Me either Joy and I love verse. Of the few I've read so far, I've loved all of them on some level. I've never come across a young adult title with conjoined twins before, I'm so glad it was written so wonderfully and with such care too. The romance is a bit weird, but doesn't distract from the overall storyline thankfully.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-4334927171670641902015-10-04T17:43:33.292+11:002015-10-04T17:43:33.292+11:00I wasn't either Zoe, but since reading Apple a...I wasn't either Zoe, but since reading Apple and Rain, I've really been enjoying her contemporaries, that's where her real talent seems to lie. I can't wait to see what you think of it Zoe, I think you'll really enjoy this one.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-80429495659673807852015-10-04T17:15:43.034+11:002015-10-04T17:15:43.034+11:00You very well need them Sarah. It's certainly ...You very well need them Sarah. It's certainly an emotional read. I didn't cry but felt incredibly emotional after I finished. A really unique storyline.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-65908221375076195552015-10-04T17:14:29.585+11:002015-10-04T17:14:29.585+11:00Just a little bit of tweaking with colours, still ...Just a little bit of tweaking with colours, still the same format though. I like the colour too, feels much fresher. <br /><br />I remember one other verse novel you had reviewed and really didn't like the format but so glad you really enjoyed this one too. I think the storyline more than the format in which it was told is the draw card. That and how wonderfully it's written.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-14137097192946443222015-10-04T17:02:20.657+11:002015-10-04T17:02:20.657+11:00Thanks Keionda. I decided on a bit of a change for...Thanks Keionda. I decided on a bit of a change for the upcoming Aussie summer. Planning on selling a few minimal templates for Blogger as well soon. Super cheap, clean designs. It really is about the journey for normalcy for the girls the ending although you'll see coming, really hits hard. 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-21407548801983408942015-10-04T15:43:28.374+11:002015-10-04T15:43:28.374+11:00I couldn't agree more Erica about the ending. ...I couldn't agree more Erica about the ending. It felt like a big build up only to let it down slightly. It definitely <i>was</i>predictable though, I still enjoyed it regardless. Sorry to hear that you didn't have such a great time with it though, have you read or enjoyed her previous releases?Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-90448369814545297922015-10-04T15:31:14.665+11:002015-10-04T15:31:14.665+11:00The Aussie and I think it might be UK cover as wel...The Aussie and I think it might be UK cover as well is really lovely. Usually our Australian editions generally have covers that tend to be a little more artistic overall. Might be a marketing decision to catch readers attention I assume. I'm a big fan of books told in verse Sarah and this one was a mixture of paragraphs and verse and it worked so incredibly well. I really enjoyed it. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-53753794555351969152015-10-04T13:30:42.780+11:002015-10-04T13:30:42.780+11:00Thanks Lily. It really is. It's well worth the...Thanks Lily. It really is. It's well worth the read just for it's uniqueness alone. Really enjoyed it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-14958148537554685202015-10-04T13:26:25.723+11:002015-10-04T13:26:25.723+11:00I tried her series but really couldn't get int...I tried her series but really couldn't get into it unfortunately. It was okay though. I think her talents lie in contemporary though, she writes emotion so well and it really jumps off the page. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-21558898603748561282015-10-04T12:54:10.998+11:002015-10-04T12:54:10.998+11:00I can't recall of any others who have tackled ...I can't recall of any others who have tackled conjoined twins actually, so that in itself makes it really unique Francoise. I can't wait to see what you think of it, it was a really lovely read.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-70219781425607245562015-10-04T12:16:15.198+11:002015-10-04T12:16:15.198+11:00Thanks poppet. I think you're the first one th...Thanks poppet. I think you're the first one that's actually noticed. Just a bit of tweaking to give it a new look for summer. She really does. And her storylines always flow so effortlessly too. I really enjoyed this one, I think I was swept up in the emotion and read the last quarter preparing myself.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-59487746416282238242015-10-04T11:37:22.279+11:002015-10-04T11:37:22.279+11:00I think this might have been better off without th...I think this might have been better off without the romance Aimee. It was superbly written, but felt a little awkward by their whispered conversations and growing connection. I don't think I've ever come across any other young adult books with conjoined twins. Really interested to see what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-47882772273788894472015-10-02T15:52:49.659+10:002015-10-02T15:52:49.659+10:00This sounds incredible. The subject matter certain...This sounds incredible. The subject matter certainly isn't something I've seen in YA or ever read about, but it sounds like the author handles it very well. I've only ever read two novels before - one of which I loved and the other I didn't like. Very interested to read One, hopefully I'll able to pick it up soon. Great review, Kelly!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234560405122776663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-67114622750114677372015-10-01T17:14:00.069+10:002015-10-01T17:14:00.069+10:00I'm going to be starting this one soon, and ca...I'm going to be starting this one soon, and can't wait to be pulled in by the verse and beautifully moving story. Fantastic review as always Kelly, you've made me look forward to this even more!Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05456002470250311235noreply@blogger.com