tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post2097724375999032786..comments2024-03-19T00:21:38.511-07:00Comments on YA Book Queen: Review: FANGIRL by Rainbow RowellLea (YA Book Queen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-16790129406720133012015-05-12T05:18:16.483-07:002015-05-12T05:18:16.483-07:00I keep meaning to read this - it sounds really goo...I keep meaning to read this - it sounds really good!Jennifer Rummel https://www.blogger.com/profile/02326637639055539691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-42424776723740435882015-05-04T08:08:17.745-07:002015-05-04T08:08:17.745-07:00Oh gurl. I'd go for the amazon copy :D
Yes tr...Oh gurl. I'd go for the amazon copy :D<br /><br />Yes true!! A lot NA follows the same story line over and over... The only NA I've really lurved has been EASY by Tammara Webber. Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18119179764394966859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-41703609729017012862015-05-03T09:12:09.578-07:002015-05-03T09:12:09.578-07:00Glad I wasn't the only one! :DGlad I wasn't the only one! :DLea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-67388627223366789792015-05-03T09:10:54.950-07:002015-05-03T09:10:54.950-07:00I only dive into NA every now and then, and it def...I only dive into NA every now and then, and it definitely reads EXACTLY like that (and they tend to be so formulaic, it's frustrating). Extra romance is fine, but I agree - I need some substance to the story too. I'd love to see more upper YA / NA like FANGIRL, because it did it right. <br /><br />I'm struggling between the B&N collector's edition and the Amazon collector's edition...I want both (SO PRETTY), but my bank account is like NO. Stupid bank account... Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-79886711862835921692015-05-01T17:52:27.714-07:002015-05-01T17:52:27.714-07:00I'm slowly wading into the NA pool but a lot o...I'm slowly wading into the NA pool but a lot of them seem like YA but oversexed. Not that I mind the steam but I need the story to be prominent, not the steam lol. <br /><br />YAS. I would love to see things from her perspective. :) <br /><br />BUT BUT BUT..... sigh. Lol. I know the UK edition is currently unavailable so I'd probably go with the amazon copy. Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18119179764394966859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-89420269096874086332015-05-01T15:20:12.806-07:002015-05-01T15:20:12.806-07:00I DEFINITELY agree. I thought the Simon/Baz story ...I DEFINITELY agree. I thought the Simon/Baz story lines were a bit distracting and I really didn't care for pages from the novel or her fanfiction. I'm a bit surprised that Rainbow is writing a Baz/Simon story though. <br /><br />Glad you liked it!Amber Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671652212967695538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-48503213131312786632015-05-01T10:45:17.885-07:002015-05-01T10:45:17.885-07:00It's great! Hope you like it, if you read it :...It's great! Hope you like it, if you read it :DLea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-36124529849438140932015-05-01T10:45:03.704-07:002015-05-01T10:45:03.704-07:00YES! NA genre can get carried away with the romanc...YES! NA genre can get carried away with the romance, which made the realistic nature of FANGIRL all the more appealing. <br /><br />I think I will check out Carry On! I think I'd like it more as it's own story, and not mixed in with Cath's. Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-82456597224356930802015-05-01T10:43:38.793-07:002015-05-01T10:43:38.793-07:00I loved that this book crossed genres a bit from Y...I loved that this book crossed genres a bit from YA to NA - we need more books like it! <br /><br />A Reagan novella / story would rock. She was my favorite side character!<br /><br />BUT I CAN'T AFFORD THEM ALL, SANDY! *cries* I'll probably flip a coin to decide. Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-21621159246209698952015-05-01T10:41:43.036-07:002015-05-01T10:41:43.036-07:00It's really good! A nice story about growing u...It's really good! A nice story about growing up, friends, and family! :)Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-60578765275698431412015-05-01T10:41:11.027-07:002015-05-01T10:41:11.027-07:00I think I'll like Carry On more since it won&#...I think I'll like Carry On more since it won't be switching back and forth - I wanted to read Cath's story, and the SS parts began to feel like a distraction. As it's own novel, however, I think it will be great!Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-74376453691435326972015-04-28T09:04:29.094-07:002015-04-28T09:04:29.094-07:00Humorous and touching sounds like a combo I would ...Humorous and touching sounds like a combo I would enjoybrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-67501235367313059902015-04-27T12:38:02.659-07:002015-04-27T12:38:02.659-07:00YES, I completely agree that this is the type of N...YES, I completely agree that this is the type of NA I want to be reading. I want to read about real struggles, real relationships, and real people. I don't want pornographic romance novels with younger characters. So far, this is the only NA book I've encountered that fulfills those requirements! (Which is ironic, since as you pointed out, it's officially YA.)<br /><br />I guess you won't be reading Carry On, then. :)Maraia @ Büchermonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10182603786822033771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-65765588592449316992015-04-27T11:50:35.702-07:002015-04-27T11:50:35.702-07:00"This book is promoted heavily as YA, but it&..."This book is promoted heavily as YA, but it's also the perfect example of what the New Adult genre should strive to become."<br /><br />YES. I absolutely agree. I like that FANGIRL has that overreaching story where teens and older peeps can enjoy it. I really liked Reagan and Levi! I almost wish Rainbow would write a story about Reagan. Or maybe a novella. I'd so read that! And aww. I personally loved the Simon snow excerpts (both the "author's" and cath's). This book actually opened the gates for me and now I'm totally into fan fiction haha. Anyhoo, your review is great and I'm happy that you enjoyed the story! (Remember, ALL THE BOOKS. GET THEM ALL.) Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18119179764394966859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-85519250239851103782015-04-27T04:57:59.793-07:002015-04-27T04:57:59.793-07:00Fantastic review, Lea! I have had my eye on this b...Fantastic review, Lea! I have had my eye on this book ever since I read E&P. I was initially hesitant because of the whole fan fiction piece of it (not really my thing) but I think I will give this one a try anyway. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-49458394521457576682015-04-27T01:20:59.482-07:002015-04-27T01:20:59.482-07:00Awesome review Lea :D I'm so glad that you mos...Awesome review Lea :D I'm so glad that you mostly loved this book. <3 Back when I read it, I gave it five stars :D Though I do think I maybe should have given it four. Hmm. But mostly I really liked it too :) But aw. I'm sorry you didn't like the Simon Snow parts :( especially since Simon Snow is Rainbow's next book, lol. <3 Hope you might like it better then :) Fingers crossed. Thank you for sharing. <3Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.com