tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post9027582243971139538..comments2024-03-27T06:00:32.186-04:00Comments on Girl Plus Books: Review: The Fragile Ordinary by Samantha YoungTanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-73534804877966507972018-07-31T05:54:14.057-04:002018-07-31T05:54:14.057-04:00That pretty much sums up my experience, Veronika. ...That pretty much sums up my experience, Veronika. It was okay at the time but ultimately rather forgettable. I do have a couple of her On Dublin Street books on my shelf and I'm still interested in giving those a try. :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-64772029974392442762018-07-28T11:25:33.748-04:002018-07-28T11:25:33.748-04:00I was planning on reading this, but all the mixed ...I was planning on reading this, but all the mixed reviews have definitely made me lose interest. This sounds like one of those books that I'd fairly like while reading, and then forget very quickly. I really love the On Dublin Street novels by her, so if you haven't yet read those, I'd certainly recommend them. Great review, Tanya! <br /><br />Veronika @ <a href="http://reading-is-dreaming-with-open-eyes.blogspot.hu/" rel="nofollow">The Regal Critiques</a> Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813427718618609226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-87183459850701954272018-07-28T10:32:33.370-04:002018-07-28T10:32:33.370-04:00LOL Yeah I guess there was a point/plot in there s...LOL Yeah I guess there was a point/plot in there somewhere. Comet learned to find her own voice and stand up for herself. Unfortunately by the time that happened I no longer cared. :(Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-22392040090023534822018-07-26T22:38:28.538-04:002018-07-26T22:38:28.538-04:00So was there an actual point to the story? At leas...So was there an actual point to the story? At least her character grew. Sorry you had issues with it.Aleen ~ Lampshade Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992681803294866098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-20330070518279437152018-07-26T15:15:01.488-04:002018-07-26T15:15:01.488-04:00Yeah, this was just one of those cases of not ever...Yeah, this was just one of those cases of not every book can be a winner. I do have a couple of her adult books so I might give those a try at some point.<br />That’s hard when a book (or song, etc) becomes associated with a sad event or difficult period. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-77878815601466859282018-07-26T10:54:28.064-04:002018-07-26T10:54:28.064-04:00Oh well, not bad but not what it started out to be...Oh well, not bad but not what it started out to be. I do like this author but prefer her adult books. I had a book of her's become associated with my father's passing. Not her fault, I just happen to be reading it, but I did pick up a new one from her and hope to reconnect. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-16079836104473998352018-07-25T14:57:53.928-04:002018-07-25T14:57:53.928-04:00Yeah, if I can’t buy into the romance I tend to no...Yeah, if I can’t buy into the romance I tend to no longer care. You’ve lost me. Blah. On to bigger and better books! :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-14556738096042167462018-07-25T10:21:31.475-04:002018-07-25T10:21:31.475-04:00Not being able to really FEEL the romance is just ...Not being able to really FEEL the romance is just the worst, especially for us romantics. T_T Well, I know I'll be passing this one up. :/ Sorry you weren't able to really love this, Tanya!<br /><br />- Aimee @ <a href="http://aimeealways.com" rel="nofollow">Aimee, Always</a>Aimee (Aimee, Always)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12987337914677408281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-72172417828988972602018-07-25T04:43:31.145-04:002018-07-25T04:43:31.145-04:00I've actually had her Dublin Street series on ...I've actually had her Dublin Street series on my TBR but now I'm definitely rethinking that.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-66766131612872784232018-07-25T04:42:04.994-04:002018-07-25T04:42:04.994-04:00Thanks Jenea :)Thanks Jenea :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-44509994456484966762018-07-25T04:31:10.951-04:002018-07-25T04:31:10.951-04:00Yep, I definitely grew frustrated with Comet and t...Yep, I definitely grew frustrated with Comet and that became a real problem.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-70338857084666060402018-07-25T04:30:40.428-04:002018-07-25T04:30:40.428-04:00Maybe you'll love it, Lindsi. Based on reviews...Maybe you'll love it, Lindsi. Based on reviews I definitely seem to be the minority with this one. Typical. LOL Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-41137506826242104482018-07-25T04:15:34.400-04:002018-07-25T04:15:34.400-04:00Thanks Lauren. Yeah, the all-telling style of writ...Thanks Lauren. Yeah, the all-telling style of writing was driving me crazy!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-89910710941654128292018-07-25T04:14:57.894-04:002018-07-25T04:14:57.894-04:00This was actually my first by her so it doesn'...This was actually my first by her so it doesn't exactly leave me wanting to rush out and read more. :(Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-56114341296414814282018-07-25T04:13:59.725-04:002018-07-25T04:13:59.725-04:00Thanks Nicola.Thanks Nicola.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-73849656708432841192018-07-25T04:12:36.709-04:002018-07-25T04:12:36.709-04:00Thanks Shane. Yeah, this one was so promising at t...Thanks Shane. Yeah, this one was so promising at the beginning, which made it all the more disappointing that I couldn't connect with it more.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-91115030425895572362018-07-25T03:41:52.800-04:002018-07-25T03:41:52.800-04:00Thanks Suzanne. Yeah, I just wasn't buying in ...Thanks Suzanne. Yeah, I just wasn't buying in to the romance and that was a real strike against it.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-79203270992971300442018-07-23T18:57:04.232-04:002018-07-23T18:57:04.232-04:00I gave up on her adult series because her heroes a...I gave up on her adult series because her heroes are a bit too alpha for me so I don't know. That quote was ...odd.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.fwiwreviews.net" rel="nofollow">Karen @ For What It's Worth</a>Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-34849027620408675802018-07-23T12:40:19.615-04:002018-07-23T12:40:19.615-04:00I haven't seen this one before now, it sounds ...I haven't seen this one before now, it sounds pretty good. Glad you were able to enjoy it for the most part. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-12403242756860630922018-07-22T18:17:23.792-04:002018-07-22T18:17:23.792-04:00I think I'm going to have to pass on this one....I think I'm going to have to pass on this one. I hate when books tell rather than show, and I think I would be more frustrated at Comet than anything else. Thanks for reviewing! Gennifer Eccleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00649868338706328764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-77769381743555870522018-07-22T03:46:12.074-04:002018-07-22T03:46:12.074-04:00Nooo… I had such high hopes for this one! I get re...Nooo… I had such high hopes for this one! I get really frustrated when characters repeatedly point out their flaws or what they think is wrong with them. Once or twice to make a point? Sure. I'm sorry the ending was unsatisfactory, too. I'll probably still attempt this book one day, but I've lowered my expectations. I hope your next read is magnificent! <3<br /><br />𑁋 Lindsi @ <a href="http://www.doyoudog-ear.com/" rel="nofollow">Do You Dog-ear?</a>Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-56821077520061296742018-07-21T23:18:18.574-04:002018-07-21T23:18:18.574-04:00Oh gosh, the telling instead of showing - non stop...Oh gosh, the telling instead of showing - non stop - would drive me crazy!! I'm glad there were aspects you enjoyed though.<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-46723660810763597572018-07-21T15:04:27.402-04:002018-07-21T15:04:27.402-04:00I have been wanting to read more Samantha Young bo...I have been wanting to read more Samantha Young books, but her last two have not been well received. I guess I should stick her adult books?Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-6601813802559241912018-07-21T09:19:58.576-04:002018-07-21T09:19:58.576-04:00Ah, it sucks that this one wasn't better. It s...Ah, it sucks that this one wasn't better. It sounds so good! :(Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-29365649501106232952018-07-20T22:43:41.332-04:002018-07-20T22:43:41.332-04:00Sorry to hear this wasn't a better read for yo...Sorry to hear this wasn't a better read for you. Not being able to buy into the romance would pose an issue for me as well. Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.com