tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post7926029979670836849..comments2023-10-30T06:40:47.696-06:00Comments on Recovering Potter Addict: Review: Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie PerkinsAyleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-60854725478545737342012-05-26T13:50:16.198-06:002012-05-26T13:50:16.198-06:00No, I can do that too actually. I assume it's ...No, I can do that too actually. I assume it's because I don't get enough sleep though! I don't wish I was strange per se, but I wish I had more confidence in myself like these L girls!<br /><br />I would be very interesting in hearing what you think, Missie! You always have such an original viewpoint.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-52151869227303377652012-05-26T13:48:05.144-06:002012-05-26T13:48:05.144-06:00I think you would really, really love these ones, ...I think you would really, really love these ones, Lulu! Might put you in a contemporary mood too!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-38833591142749789622012-05-26T13:46:48.996-06:002012-05-26T13:46:48.996-06:00I think Isla might possibly be my favourite! We...I think Isla might possibly be my favourite! We'll see!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-14699651123221891742012-05-26T13:46:21.214-06:002012-05-26T13:46:21.214-06:00I know, I know. I'm figuring this all out now ...I know, I know. I'm figuring this all out now :)Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-5195973534841004132012-05-26T13:45:02.444-06:002012-05-26T13:45:02.444-06:00Heh, true, it's a silly, but I think you might...Heh, true, it's a silly, but I think you might find that it grows on him? I know I did.<br /><br />I would like to give all types of contemporaries a try, seeing as how I don't really have a good feel for what I like. Sarah Dessen is definitely a must though.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-29243075226819766762012-05-26T13:42:41.412-06:002012-05-26T13:42:41.412-06:00Yeah, i's funny how quickly we forget about bo...Yeah, i's funny how quickly we forget about books we wanted to read when we're presented with new books that we also want to read. Cricket is so cute!!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-69006771473026696442012-05-26T13:39:37.773-06:002012-05-26T13:39:37.773-06:00Ugh, I am so embarrassed that I have never read an...Ugh, I am so embarrassed that I have never read anything by John Green. Soon, I swear! Never heard of those other authors, so thanks, I'll look into them!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-19102902923285520502012-05-26T13:37:05.453-06:002012-05-26T13:37:05.453-06:00Aw, I'm sorry to hear that! I quite loved Lola...Aw, I'm sorry to hear that! I quite loved Lola exactly for that reason - she was over-the-top and bold - but I can expect your reasoning.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-75522249089481273562012-05-26T13:34:04.846-06:002012-05-26T13:34:04.846-06:00Yeah, realness is very important to me - especiall...Yeah, realness is very important to me - especially in contemporaries. Though some aspects were definitely not real - like certain over-the-top aspects of the characters - I certainly got that vibe from them, though moreso from Anna. I hope you love Lola too!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-85281511384653949332012-05-26T13:31:58.162-06:002012-05-26T13:31:58.162-06:00Yeah, Lola was seriously the perfect book for me t...Yeah, Lola was seriously the perfect book for me to read in the moment - it made me feel the warm fuzzies! I need to read more books like that. Here's hoping Isla will be the best one yet!<br /><br />I always hear such good things about Amy & Roger's Epic Detour! I didn't know Second Chance Summer was also written by the same author.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-86301588101832987712012-05-26T09:40:05.393-06:002012-05-26T09:40:05.393-06:00So brave to be herself! I wish I could be more bol...So brave to be herself! I wish I could be more bold like her, not care what anyone else thinks.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-7003271731691674382012-05-26T09:32:04.924-06:002012-05-26T09:32:04.924-06:00It's such a strange feeling for me, to be so e...It's such a strange feeling for me, to be so excited to want to dive back into a contemporary world - but I know I will forever be a full on fan of Stephanie Perkins and I will read whatever she writes as well! So excited to meet Isla!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-85370382450245936152012-05-22T14:23:49.909-06:002012-05-22T14:23:49.909-06:00My names doesn't start with an L and I'm s...My names doesn't start with an L and I'm strange. Or maybe I just wish I was strange. But seriously, I could stare blankly at nothing for eons. Isn't that strange? <br /><br />I have yet to read this series, but I think I know a couple of cartoonish people, so I think it will be fun to see just how much more exaggerated they can get.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-49046196109457999992012-05-22T13:07:52.767-06:002012-05-22T13:07:52.767-06:00*hangs head in shame* Sadly, I haven't read ei...*hangs head in shame* Sadly, I haven't read either... but they are very high (like at the top) of my to-buy list. Both sound amazing in that they are very good-hearted books. I need a light-er read that will make me smile :) I loved your review Aylee, the fact that you want to read more contemps because of these two books makes me want to run to the bookstore *right now*Lulu (The Bookworm is Here!)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11930433884039891482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-60093107599826948792012-05-22T04:58:19.529-06:002012-05-22T04:58:19.529-06:00Eventhough I prefered Anna, I loved Lola too :)!! ...Eventhough I prefered Anna, I loved Lola too :)!! I can't wait to read Isla and the Happily Ever After ! Great review Aylee !Elodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867264400308246173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-22842545017729546772012-05-21T23:53:02.020-06:002012-05-21T23:53:02.020-06:00I loved Anna and recently picked up Lola. Can'...I loved Anna and recently picked up Lola. Can't wait to read it. I am glad you enjoyed it and you should definitely pick up more contemp, it's awesome :) Great review!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107514255009554586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-77538223137537858492012-05-21T21:13:40.190-06:002012-05-21T21:13:40.190-06:00Aw, too bad. I've loved the past few contempor...Aw, too bad. I've loved the past few contemporaries I've read (not that the list is terribly long...) so I have no complaints. I would definitely recommend Stephanie's books if you're looking to get away from dystopians for a bit. It's hard not to love Cricket!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-54294172662524974742012-05-21T21:11:23.958-06:002012-05-21T21:11:23.958-06:00Yeah, that's exactly it. I don't know anyo...Yeah, that's exactly it. I don't know anyone IRL who has passions quite so extreme and intense as the people in this novel, but it definitely makes for very interesting characters.<br /><br />Cricket is pretty dang cute, with his inventions and his style and his sweetness.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-24432433260658414552012-05-21T21:07:46.840-06:002012-05-21T21:07:46.840-06:00I really and truly love them both!I really and truly love them both!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-66055729109977571142012-05-21T21:07:05.168-06:002012-05-21T21:07:05.168-06:00Yeah, well said and great analogy! I'm fine wi...Yeah, well said and great analogy! I'm fine with formulaic when the formula is so awesome. I'm curious to see if Isla will also be similar - I have a feeling it will be.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-66382285293116059492012-05-21T21:04:52.934-06:002012-05-21T21:04:52.934-06:00I think you'll love it if you loved Anna!
Ooh...I think you'll love it if you loved Anna!<br /><br />Ooh yes, I've heard great things about all of those books multiple times!Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-46175757805595163592012-05-21T21:02:08.291-06:002012-05-21T21:02:08.291-06:00Cricket is a pretty ridiculous name, it's true...Cricket is a pretty ridiculous name, it's true. I think it kind of started to grow on him though. Glad you liked it more the second go round!<br /><br />I am ashamed to admit this, but no, I have never read anything by Sarah Dessen. Her books would be a good place to start, for sure.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-17248440976799453802012-05-21T17:08:01.773-06:002012-05-21T17:08:01.773-06:00I can't believe I still haven't gotten aro...I can't believe I still haven't gotten around to reading this one and meeting the amazing Cricket (seriously, why would you name a kid that though?)! I loved Anna and the French Kiss so I'm really looking forward to seeing more of Anna and St. Clair in this one.<br /><br />I think you should read more contemporaries too. I tend to like darker ones but I can see you really enjoying lighter ones. Sarah Dessen would be another great choice (as recommended by elana). She's one of my favourite YA contemporary authors.A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-6701228536377273552012-05-21T15:52:17.628-06:002012-05-21T15:52:17.628-06:00Eep I've been meaning to read this one since i...Eep I've been meaning to read this one since it came out and I haven't ad a chance yet. I kind of forgot about it to be honest. But I really want to meet this Cricket he sounds yummy!! Nerds are the new black!!Gisellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953187386418088952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619019089060464771.post-39268657263416785472012-05-21T13:48:44.597-06:002012-05-21T13:48:44.597-06:00I love this book and I seriously love me some cont...I love this book and I seriously love me some contemporaries. John Green is always a good bet, personally I love The Disreputable history of Frankie Landau-Banks and The Confessions of Georgia Nicholson. Oh, and I have a thing for Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys.<br /><br />It makes me happy inside everytime I see a good review for Lola. Love love love it.fakestephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178042157823156839noreply@blogger.com