tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post1582726318872824234..comments2024-03-27T06:00:32.186-04:00Comments on Girl Plus Books: Review: The One You Fight For by Roni LorenTanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-59656834435145004962019-01-07T05:57:51.095-05:002019-01-07T05:57:51.095-05:00Same here, Sam. Once Taryn let down her guard a bi...Same here, Sam. Once Taryn let down her guard a bit and started opening up to Shaw, I was able to feel for her better. Shaw totally broke my heart. He carried so much unnecessary guilt. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-74225299516697058302019-01-07T05:56:30.591-05:002019-01-07T05:56:30.591-05:00I've really enjoyed the whole series, Suzanne....I've really enjoyed the whole series, Suzanne. Loren was a new discovery last year and she has truly impressed me. She handles an emotional topic so well. And the strong friendships between these women, who are so supportive of one another, is another strong point. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-89085001571664726202019-01-07T05:53:44.942-05:002019-01-07T05:53:44.942-05:00Exactly! I was just telling someone else, I so dis...Exactly! I was just telling someone else, I so dislike drama for the sake of drama. This is one of those instances where it makes sense based on the circumstances and is handled so well.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-15315772008652250592019-01-07T05:52:22.786-05:002019-01-07T05:52:22.786-05:00Loren handles the more emotional aspects so well. ...Loren handles the more emotional aspects so well. Nothing is sensationalized and there are no gory/superfluous details. She does a fantastic job in showing how a terrible act shaped the lives of these characters.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-68383521318603815342019-01-07T05:50:53.309-05:002019-01-07T05:50:53.309-05:00I love when a story is based in realism and if the...I love when a story is based in realism and if there is drama it is expected and makes sense. Not just drama for drama's sake.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-69456498318726823792019-01-07T05:49:43.491-05:002019-01-07T05:49:43.491-05:00Hmmm, I'm not sure if that's a good thing ...Hmmm, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not, Amber. LOLTanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-46455340602287477642019-01-07T05:49:00.136-05:002019-01-07T05:49:00.136-05:00Oh my goodness, Shaw just broke my heart! He carri...Oh my goodness, Shaw just broke my heart! He carried so much (unnecessary) guilt and was so convinced he didn't deserve more than the half-life he was living. I wanted to hug him. :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-10097978444221806982019-01-07T05:47:29.059-05:002019-01-07T05:47:29.059-05:00Same here, Eline. I get so tired of the games some...Same here, Eline. I get so tired of the games some characters play. They say one thing but mean another. Ugh. Taryn was definitely refreshing in that way.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-82212774993949718622019-01-05T09:32:40.024-05:002019-01-05T09:32:40.024-05:00This sounds like a great book! I like how you desc...This sounds like a great book! I like how you described Taryn as someone who doesn't play games and says what needs to be said. This is something I can really appreciate in a romance novel. Eline @ Lovely Audiobookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960994120744964667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-45697949362676098812019-01-04T00:46:03.586-05:002019-01-04T00:46:03.586-05:00As you know, my heart went out to Shaw immediately...As you know, my heart went out to Shaw immediately as well, it was so very unfair for him to be tortured and punished for his brother's actions. I also liked that Taryn didn't play games. Yes, Taryn's family put an unfair burden on her, and she took it, partly I think because she felt guilty. Glad that it all worked in the end. Fab review, Tanya! Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-57974159570767979062019-01-03T18:09:11.030-05:002019-01-03T18:09:11.030-05:00It's funny because I feel like I would connect...It's funny because I feel like I would connect with Taryn first. I love female characters who close themselves off and drown themselves in work, maybe I relate too much. Hana.<br /><br />Great review Tanya!Amber Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00671652212967695538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-76654281249471840562019-01-03T11:38:26.211-05:002019-01-03T11:38:26.211-05:00I like this Taryn so passionate about her work LOL...I like this Taryn so passionate about her work LOL I love how down to earth an emotional this book sounds! :) <br />Daniela Ark @ BOOKIVERSE (www.danielaark.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15777377723072645220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-11517630003034209082019-01-02T23:02:18.043-05:002019-01-02T23:02:18.043-05:00I've seen this series praised everywhere and I...I've seen this series praised everywhere and I want to read it but I'm not sure I'm ready for something this emotionally heavy.Kat C @ Books and Sensibilityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14567014032259375319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-23938187752094085152019-01-02T22:33:45.493-05:002019-01-02T22:33:45.493-05:00This is new to me but it sounds really good! I lov...This is new to me but it sounds really good! I love that there are no stupid games in the relationship. I hate it when book relationships are overly dramatic and angsty. I'm glad you loved this!Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10715236765292209452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-52828400657048229382019-01-02T19:40:57.465-05:002019-01-02T19:40:57.465-05:00This sounds like a pretty powerful read. I think ...This sounds like a pretty powerful read. I think Shaw would be one of those characters who just tugged at my heartstrings too. I also like that there's a focus on friendships. That always make for good reads for me. Excellent review!Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-85793790996195135302019-01-02T18:34:03.676-05:002019-01-02T18:34:03.676-05:00I agree with your assessment of Taryn. It took a w...I agree with your assessment of Taryn. It took a while to understand her and I think I started to like her better as she opened up to Shaw. Shaw's story just broke my heart. His brother commits a crime, but he loses everything. It just doesn't seem fair, but you hear about that sort of thing all the time. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-40593263997104164692019-01-02T15:48:48.634-05:002019-01-02T15:48:48.634-05:00This is definitely a series where I got more than ...This is definitely a series where I got more than I bargained for. There’s so much more depth than “just” a romance.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-5106693989953074482019-01-02T15:24:14.569-05:002019-01-02T15:24:14.569-05:00I think that I read your former review Tanya indee...I think that I read your former review Tanya indeed catching my eyes with these tales of survivors. Definitely keeping them in sight! Sophie @bewareofthereaderhttps://bewareofthereader.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-86020880469552414982019-01-02T13:07:47.729-05:002019-01-02T13:07:47.729-05:00Thanks Rowena! I am *so* glad I discovered Loren l...Thanks Rowena! I am *so* glad I discovered Loren last year because I have enjoyed this series so much. Have you read anything else by her (beyond this series)? Now I can’t wait for Kincaid’s story!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-78522180462309727452019-01-02T11:39:42.798-05:002019-01-02T11:39:42.798-05:00Fabulous recap of the book and thanks so much for ...Fabulous recap of the book and thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I'm glad to see that people are enjoying this book as much as I did. I thought Loren did a great job of writing Taryn and Shaw's love story and man was it hard to get through at times but I'm so glad that I read it. Great review, Tanya!<br /><br />Happy New Year!Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15472559027348735571noreply@blogger.com