tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post995757908501916541..comments2023-11-25T11:02:34.603-07:00Comments on Books and Things: Review and Giveaway: A Really Awesome Mess by Trish Cook and Brendan HalpinMelissa (Books and Things)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-69201788638028592302013-07-18T15:06:02.770-06:002013-07-18T15:06:02.770-06:00I actually do like this cover, and I love books th...I actually do like this cover, and I love books that deal with real issues. I have been wanting to read this so thank you for the giveaway! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06869912926768194358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-84698158418200275022013-07-18T03:48:45.413-06:002013-07-18T03:48:45.413-06:00It sounds like a good story with tough issues.It sounds like a good story with tough issues.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-7496067952726771632013-07-17T11:08:01.364-06:002013-07-17T11:08:01.364-06:00Thanks so much for this awesome giveaway!!:D:DThanks so much for this awesome giveaway!!:D:DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822104849488305077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-76317709760466448752013-07-14T09:11:51.333-06:002013-07-14T09:11:51.333-06:00Sounds good! I read Notes from a Blender by them a...Sounds good! I read Notes from a Blender by them a few years ago and enjoyed it. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-87726588130745408302013-07-12T22:21:08.010-06:002013-07-12T22:21:08.010-06:00I am loving this one. I have been laughing out lou...I am loving this one. I have been laughing out loud in public reading it. Now I want to share it with other people, but my copy is on my Kindle which I can't lend out so I need a copy. Definitely these characters are pulling together to overcome their problems. I love the little group.<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-33939672823040431532013-07-12T22:08:35.460-06:002013-07-12T22:08:35.460-06:00this is the first I've come across this book. ...this is the first I've come across this book. Thanks for the honest review! Hmmm... sounds heavy... but still willing to give it a try :)erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905574606129534214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-41522361918256924582013-07-12T18:58:09.485-06:002013-07-12T18:58:09.485-06:00I'm the exact same Melissa, I normally steer w...I'm the exact same Melissa, I normally steer way clear of issue books though I think it's really important they're out there and available to readers. Glad to know that despite your hesitancy to try this one and the rocky start, you ended up enjoying it overall:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-46134297573751765672013-07-12T16:41:02.875-06:002013-07-12T16:41:02.875-06:00I'm glad to hear this turned around for you an...I'm glad to hear this turned around for you and that you ended up enjoying it for the most part. I wasn't planning on reading this, but your review and Sam's at Realm of Fiction make me think I might enjoy it after all. Great review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-34141413294214975302013-07-12T15:35:14.090-06:002013-07-12T15:35:14.090-06:00I don't always like issue books but this sound...I don't always like issue books but this sounds like one I would enjoy. A tad less dark then some others. I hadn't heard of this before so thanks for bringing it to my attention!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-15495435346369897832013-07-12T13:36:54.227-06:002013-07-12T13:36:54.227-06:00I was so tempted to get this, I know it isn't ...I was so tempted to get this, I know it isn't going to appeal to everyone, but I have a deviant sense of humor so I think I would like it, but alas I am so far behind these days.... have a great weekend. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-77445457392726636012013-07-12T12:19:44.480-06:002013-07-12T12:19:44.480-06:00Oh have fun! It reminds me of school food. :P LOLOh have fun! It reminds me of school food. :P LOLMelissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-2230685850150765452013-07-12T12:19:22.402-06:002013-07-12T12:19:22.402-06:00Oh I think you would like this one! :)Oh I think you would like this one! :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-40656917383283582452013-07-12T12:19:05.733-06:002013-07-12T12:19:05.733-06:00Well, I did like how it evolved so that is all goo...Well, I did like how it evolved so that is all good. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-58965558940470983052013-07-12T12:18:20.013-06:002013-07-12T12:18:20.013-06:00It wasn't too bad and if you ever did try an i...It wasn't too bad and if you ever did try an issue book, you might try this one. :)Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-41408847309784387182013-07-12T12:17:47.601-06:002013-07-12T12:17:47.601-06:00I don't either, but I'm willing to try one...I don't either, but I'm willing to try one once in a while. :) Lucked with this one.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-38270607415474832782013-07-12T12:17:20.356-06:002013-07-12T12:17:20.356-06:00It makes sense for the book, but agree, it isn'...It makes sense for the book, but agree, it isn't too eyecatching...Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-74454875949475337892013-07-12T09:30:55.747-06:002013-07-12T09:30:55.747-06:00The cover reminds me of an airline tray. From back...The cover reminds me of an airline tray. From back in the day when they actually served you food on flights! Which then reminds me that I'm flying up to San Francisco in 2 weeks and I'll need something to read. I hope I win!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064956019407631596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-49378725479039880272013-07-12T08:11:59.231-06:002013-07-12T08:11:59.231-06:00I am someone who does like issue books. I love bei...I am someone who does like issue books. I love being in their shoes and seeing them deal with stuff. Thanks for the giveaway.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-9390649223903210702013-07-12T07:49:43.916-06:002013-07-12T07:49:43.916-06:00Sorry to hear the beginning is rough, I don't ...Sorry to hear the beginning is rough, I don't know if I would get past that, but good to hear you warmed up to Emmie and liked the restbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-70765977075415011252013-07-12T06:03:38.017-06:002013-07-12T06:03:38.017-06:00I really don't think this would be a good book...I really don't think this would be a good book for me, even though it ended up surprising you in a good way. I tend to avoid issue books at all costs, and a rough start would probably be enough to turn me away.<br />Great review, Mel!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-27313241079108934002013-07-12T04:50:40.861-06:002013-07-12T04:50:40.861-06:00well at least, you liked the story after a difficu...well at least, you liked the story after a difficult start. I don't read a lot of books like that I confess.Mellianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406103812986322082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174565204146611498.post-40784369928432410262013-07-12T00:53:11.320-06:002013-07-12T00:53:11.320-06:00The cover is just so mehThe cover is just so mehBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com