tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post3403365205355663345..comments2024-03-27T06:00:32.186-04:00Comments on Girl Plus Books: Review: The Last Post by Renee CarlinoTanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-55482397213232814672019-08-28T14:58:21.299-04:002019-08-28T14:58:21.299-04:00Thanks Lindy! I've read several by Carlino but...Thanks Lindy! I've read several by Carlino but haven't got to Sweet Thing yet. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed that one. I still need to read it and Nowhere But Here. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-30184103900828604212019-08-21T00:47:26.018-04:002019-08-21T00:47:26.018-04:00I've enjoyed Carlino's books before, espec...I've enjoyed Carlino's books before, especially her Sweet Thing duology. It's hard when an emotional connection is missing from a story. I'm glad you were still able to enjoy the story, and hopefully her next book will pack that emotional punch. Wonderful Review Tanya :)<br /><br />Lindy@ A Bookish EscapeLindy Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037195934272974300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-27837302515802079832019-08-20T13:31:17.727-04:002019-08-20T13:31:17.727-04:00Thanks Rachel! I would definitely still recommend ...Thanks Rachel! I would definitely still recommend this one. Just because I didn't connect with the characters doesn't mean someone else wouldn't. In fact, Jazmen over at This Girl Reads a Lot posted a good review and she was totally invested and felt the emotion. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-46680303614506684042019-08-20T13:29:43.481-04:002019-08-20T13:29:43.481-04:00I agree, Carole. It's hard to really be invest...I agree, Carole. It's hard to really be invested in a character's grieving when you don't feel that connection. It was still a good story, though.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-63406940614425511382019-08-20T13:27:43.848-04:002019-08-20T13:27:43.848-04:00I hope this one is a big hit for you, Gen! I'l...I hope this one is a big hit for you, Gen! I'll be excited to read your thoughts on it.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-8558935431598936022019-08-20T13:26:51.608-04:002019-08-20T13:26:51.608-04:00The first book I read by Carlino remains my favori...The first book I read by Carlino remains my favorite. Before We Were Strangers was amazing. This one just didn't have that emotional punch for me, but I still enjoyed it.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-11216856375577203732019-08-20T13:25:41.122-04:002019-08-20T13:25:41.122-04:00I know! Same for me (well, with one exception) but...I know! Same for me (well, with one exception) but usually Carlino's story telling has me 100% in and almost always shedding some tears. I did enjoy this story but I just wasn't connecting to the characters.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-11909495025502582832019-08-20T13:23:48.193-04:002019-08-20T13:23:48.193-04:00Thanks Veronika. I agree, feeling like you're ...Thanks Veronika. I agree, feeling like you're in the midst of a good story but feeling no connection to the characters... boo hoo! Hopefully my current read will be a great big 5 star read! :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-15788005267260838902019-08-20T13:22:02.648-04:002019-08-20T13:22:02.648-04:00Thanks Tracy. Carlino has written some books that ...Thanks Tracy. Carlino has written some books that just knock me over with the emotion, but this one didn't quite do it. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-3733811750240063982019-08-20T13:20:49.354-04:002019-08-20T13:20:49.354-04:00Wow, good memory, Becky! :) You're right, I di...Wow, good memory, Becky! :) You're right, I did see several advance reviews that had me a bit cautious. And I felt very similarly - good writing, good story, just a disconnect from the characters. It's like, sometimes she hits it out of the park with the emotional aspect and sometimes not so much.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-65004222759841393402019-08-20T13:18:53.909-04:002019-08-20T13:18:53.909-04:00I wish I had been more emotionally invested, but i...I wish I had been more emotionally invested, but it was still a good story.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-26197005202372437802019-08-20T13:17:59.815-04:002019-08-20T13:17:59.815-04:00I did enjoy Laya's evolution as she moved on f...I did enjoy Laya's evolution as she moved on from grief to acceptance and finally being ready to move on. That part was done so well.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-52220850418036838102019-08-19T22:25:55.422-04:002019-08-19T22:25:55.422-04:00This does sound like such a great premise. Sorry i...This does sound like such a great premise. Sorry it didn't quite hit the emotional level you were hoping for, but happy to hear you enjoyed it overall. Wonderful review, Tanya! I'm actually quite curious. :)Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-17084000274010093692019-08-19T21:24:00.235-04:002019-08-19T21:24:00.235-04:00I haven't read this author before. I typicall...I haven't read this author before. I typically like books that deal with grief but only when I can really feel something along with the characters. I am sorry this one wasn't better for you.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-17468945031249518722019-08-19T20:37:57.131-04:002019-08-19T20:37:57.131-04:00I had to skim because I didn't want to get spo...I had to skim because I didn't want to get spoiled. I'll be reading it soon. It sucks this wasn't better for you, but glad you still liked it :)Genesis @ Whispering Chaptershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15144705844231879080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-58568127941387454872019-08-19T19:21:23.316-04:002019-08-19T19:21:23.316-04:00I haven't tried one of Carlino's books yet...I haven't tried one of Carlino's books yet even though I've heard good things about them. That's a bummer about not feeling more invested in the characters in this one. Glad you still enjoyed it overall though.Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-41941837963375532782019-08-19T18:59:13.949-04:002019-08-19T18:59:13.949-04:00My experiences with Carlino have all be really emo...My experiences with Carlino have all be really emotional, so I am shocked by this, but at least the story was still good. Sorry it wasn't great, though. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-86357376143659959082019-08-19T15:35:50.927-04:002019-08-19T15:35:50.927-04:00I loved the sound of this from the blurb and from ...I loved the sound of this from the blurb and from your description at the beginning of your review, so I'm sad to see that the emotions were missing from this. :( Feeling no connection to the characters and feeling like they themselves didn't connect is THE WORST. Hope your next read is/was better! :)<br /><br />Veronika @ <a href="https://wordyandwhimsical.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Wordy and Whimsical</a>Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813427718618609226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-13044649487716989562019-08-19T15:13:26.557-04:002019-08-19T15:13:26.557-04:00I'm sorry this wasn't as great as you'...I'm sorry this wasn't as great as you'd hoped! I've never read anything by this author, but it does sound a bit too deep for me. I hope your next read is 5 stars!Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10715236765292209452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-43094389430519645272019-08-19T14:07:46.728-04:002019-08-19T14:07:46.728-04:00Sorry this one didn't work for you but I remem...Sorry this one didn't work for you but I remember you mentioning you'd seen some bad reviews and were worried it wouldn't be a hit for you like Carlino's books usually are. I've not read a Renee Carlino book in a little while but I remember the emotion being the most important thing that kept you reading so sorry it was so absent here. It definitely would have meant I wouldn't enjoy it as much either. Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-25634224403340891362019-08-19T12:52:11.239-04:002019-08-19T12:52:11.239-04:00This is a new one to me and it sounds good. Layman...This is a new one to me and it sounds good. Layman's journey sounds like an emotional one. Jenea's Book Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471264100012368357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-45404840519013941842019-08-19T07:59:18.197-04:002019-08-19T07:59:18.197-04:00Carlino's books are always hit or miss for me,...Carlino's books are always hit or miss for me, unfortunately mostly miss. I don't know what it is, since the premise always sounds so good! Laya's journey sounds very interesting to me, though.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.com