tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post987749955415046934..comments2024-03-08T18:09:41.549+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Because Of YouDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-61025004579661990752017-08-31T05:41:25.089+10:002017-08-31T05:41:25.089+10:00Thanks Amanda. There's one aspect about Austra...Thanks Amanda. There's one aspect about Australian young adult that everyone can agree on, authors aren't afraid to approach the difficult and confrontational issues. This one is brilliant.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-6875051997592345422017-08-31T05:15:34.054+10:002017-08-31T05:15:34.054+10:00It's a magnificent read Sarah. I think the cov...It's a magnificent read Sarah. I think the cover is a little deceiving though and most readers will expect it to be much lighter than it really is. It's a book I urge everyone to buy a copy and read.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-49960894081822824682017-08-30T19:28:51.537+10:002017-08-30T19:28:51.537+10:00It does Karen, at home and abroad. All we can do i...It does Karen, at home and abroad. All we can do is try to make a difference whether it be lending a hand, helping a neighbour or donate to organisations helping those less fortunate. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-78561339256090621632017-08-30T19:18:08.248+10:002017-08-30T19:18:08.248+10:00I love literature that explores societal and envir...I love literature that explores societal and environmental issues too Verushka, it's wonderful for initiating conversations as well. It's devastating. The callous councils and state governments offer temporary solutions but only further displace those sleeping rough. There's so many brilliant community programs that place homeless and displaced community members in care but they desperately need donations. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-63554819628090112542017-08-24T07:20:38.585+10:002017-08-24T07:20:38.585+10:00It certainly would Lara. It's phenomenal and o...It certainly would Lara. It's phenomenal and one of my favourite reads I've had the privilege of discovering. I would love to see what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-81587358032214676562017-08-24T06:10:47.030+10:002017-08-24T06:10:47.030+10:00Thanks Vanessa. It's a brilliant read and one ...Thanks Vanessa. It's a brilliant read and one I recommend to all young adult readers and those interested in social causes.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-25277028215084946332017-08-24T05:43:58.855+10:002017-08-24T05:43:58.855+10:00All the money the government is spending on the ma...All the money the government is spending on the marriage equality plebiscite that should have already been passed by parliament, those funds could have been used to place homeless members of our community in accommodation. Instead councils install homeless spikes in areas where people sleep rough. It's absolutely disgusting.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-79042538508358058422017-08-24T05:40:07.471+10:002017-08-24T05:40:07.471+10:00She's incredible Haniya. I loved how it broke ...She's incredible Haniya. I loved how it broke down the preconceived ideas of homelessness. Tiny's narrative touched me so deeply and her story stays with you long after the final page.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-80003144054706003912017-08-24T05:21:13.712+10:002017-08-24T05:21:13.712+10:00They really don't shy away from the tough, con...They really don't shy away from the tough, confronting issues do they. Lola's parents were magnificent. I loved how involved they were in each aspect of Lola's life which is rare in young adult. Such a wonderful and thought provoking read.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-39159062428699492922017-08-23T07:56:20.530+10:002017-08-23T07:56:20.530+10:00I hadn't heard of this one before, but I love ...I hadn't heard of this one before, but I love the cover! I also like how it's not set in the US, and I've always wanted to visit Australia. It sounds like an interesting contemporary! Great review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-67769382139074109582017-08-22T10:00:24.781+10:002017-08-22T10:00:24.781+10:00I for some reason had in my head that this book wa...I for some reason had in my head that this book was about something completely different :-| But it sounds absolutely beautiful!!! Your review has made me want to go and get my hands on a copy :-) :-).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-65534095144405215862017-08-21T03:00:08.078+10:002017-08-21T03:00:08.078+10:00I guess the whole world is going mad. Or least eve...I guess the whole world is going mad. Or least everything feels very bleak right now.<br /><br />I'm glad there are books that give a voice people's struggles.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net/" rel="nofollow">For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-84319525764815951902017-08-20T20:55:21.343+10:002017-08-20T20:55:21.343+10:00The stuff going on in Sydney and Melbourne with re...The stuff going on in Sydney and Melbourne with regards to the homeless is frustrating and ridiculous. In general though, the way Australia is going is breaking my heart. This is where we came to be safe and where we told our families to come to if they could. I know that's not where this book is going, but you reminded me of how Australia is changing. I'm so glad authors are taking those changes and making them part and parcel of our literature too. Verushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-35111638946342105032017-08-20T19:12:47.097+10:002017-08-20T19:12:47.097+10:00This sounds like such a lovely read! Maybe the per...This sounds like such a lovely read! Maybe the perfect contemporary to pull me out of a reading slump...? Hahaha! Great review, Kelly!Larahttp://wordswithlara.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-19264743415778065232017-08-20T00:31:57.695+10:002017-08-20T00:31:57.695+10:00Wow. Just wow. I honestly haven't heard or rea...Wow. Just wow. I honestly haven't heard or read anything from the author but I guess it's time for me to try it. And this one is definitely what I'm going to read first. Great review!Blushing Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06712097414827516313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-62881553365005920162017-08-19T21:52:04.635+10:002017-08-19T21:52:04.635+10:00I am sad, thinking about the Sydney tents, a shame...I am sad, thinking about the Sydney tents, a shame the government has their priorities upside down. Awesome book and review there!ailyn koayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01876123482327351415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-79405003423211654002017-08-19T02:37:43.414+10:002017-08-19T02:37:43.414+10:00I love the fact that the novel revolves around a h...I love the fact that the novel revolves around a homeless girl and we get to read her struggles Tiny sounds amazing plus Pip Harry sounds like an outstanding author! ♡<br />Haniya <br />booknauthors.blogspot.comHanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153410631173717331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-86971514088292575862017-08-18T22:39:50.965+10:002017-08-18T22:39:50.965+10:00This sounds like a lovely read, Kelly! I love that...This sounds like a lovely read, Kelly! I love that it touches on a topic that's not explored enough in YA - homelessness, but then again, this is Australian YA and I expect nothing less from Australian authors. I love the sound of the diversity within the books and the parents just sound wonderful. I will have to bug my sister for this one for sure.<br />Beautiful review, Kelly!Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304521473521896294noreply@blogger.com