tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637431625691198463.post8071104973889658047..comments2024-01-03T12:35:23.759-05:00Comments on <i>♥Donnie Darko Girl♥</i>: The Book of Ivy by Amy Engel ~ Blog Tour: #Review & #Giveaway~Jennifer~http://www.blogger.com/profile/05952809868354553112noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637431625691198463.post-88083332579133140202015-07-08T20:12:31.248-04:002015-07-08T20:12:31.248-04:00This book was so wonderfully written that I could ...This book was so wonderfully written that I could easily fall into the role of Ivy. I would not consider this an emotionally charged novel with normal mountainous peaks, but rather it is obvious that this is a book building marathon. The gradual building is evident and leading me to anticipate an entire earth shattering series that earns it's name as a BookWhisperer Favorite.Top rated Alaskan Brown Bear Hunts grizzlyhttp://www.alaskabrownbearhunts.net/index.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637431625691198463.post-28078474404092771992014-12-05T17:50:11.074-05:002014-12-05T17:50:11.074-05:00I don't blame you for waiting because I'm ...I don't blame you for waiting because I'm freaking out that I have to wait a year. I think I've become spoiled with authors who release books several times a year, lol. It's a really really great book. I thought it seemed like a cool Romeo & Juliet thing because the main characters who get married don't necessarily love each other at first because they don't know each other, but their families are sworn enemies. So it's almost like the opposite because instead of the two families keeping Romeo & Juliet apart, in this book, the two families set them up together. Interesting twist and so cool how their relationship builds slowly. No instalove, no triangles. I'm in awe of how Amy did it! ~Jennifer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/05952809868354553112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637431625691198463.post-9600857345038010442014-12-05T17:44:02.912-05:002014-12-05T17:44:02.912-05:00I promise, it's definitely fresh and different...I promise, it's definitely fresh and different. I was really surprised with how much I ended up loving it. It's been a long time since I've freaked out after reading a book when I find out I'm going to have to wait a year until the next installment, lol. Thank you for visiting back! :D~Jennifer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/05952809868354553112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637431625691198463.post-45700977673618246142014-12-05T17:41:43.876-05:002014-12-05T17:41:43.876-05:00Exactly! I guess we'll have to keep ourselves ...Exactly! I guess we'll have to keep ourselves busy with our TBRs to get through the next year, lol. I agree with you, too - she took it and made it her own instead of taking the easy route and making it like other dystopians out there. Location is so important to me when reading. I still haven't figured out where all Panem covers in The Hunger Games. I wish it said, "This used to be this place" or something along those lines, you know? Thanks so much, Shannon! :D~Jennifer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/05952809868354553112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637431625691198463.post-41332038148375292872014-11-21T11:47:10.440-05:002014-11-21T11:47:10.440-05:00This is a book I was curious about so I was glad t...This is a book I was curious about so I was glad to see you loved it, Jennifer. I like all the themes you mentioned - particularly thinking for yourself - and I adore that it's a twist on Shakespeare. :) So I'll definitely be reading this one although I may wait until closer to the release of #2. :)Bookworm Brandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834408515209743135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637431625691198463.post-80043018543120326792014-11-19T05:12:35.162-05:002014-11-19T05:12:35.162-05:00I'm seeing so many people review this at the m...I'm seeing so many people review this at the moment and honestly, I'm definitely intrigued! I'm burnt out on dystopians, but this does sound rather fresh and different. Plus a Romeo/Juliet twist?! UM. YES PLEASE. I've already added it on goodreads. I'm keen!<br />:)<br />Thanks for stopping by <a href="http://www.notebooksisters.com" rel="nofollow">@ Notebook Sisters!</a> CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2637431625691198463.post-54735668084223857252014-11-18T00:14:15.380-05:002014-11-18T00:14:15.380-05:00Seriously, HOW are we supposed to wait a year for ...Seriously, HOW are we supposed to wait a year for the next book?! I adored The Book of Ivy. Like you, I have been kind of wary of dystopians lately, but this one delivered! I really loved the way Amy Engel took it, because it could have been cookie-cutter, but it wasn't AT ALL. I agree with you about all the themes too- it was great seeing everything connect. And YES to the location! I LOVE when authors do that, it helps me paint a much more vivid picture than when the location is vague. Great review! Shannon @ It Starts At Midnighthttp://www.itstartsatmidnight.comnoreply@blogger.com