tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post276334462792845366..comments2024-03-27T06:00:32.186-04:00Comments on Girl Plus Books: Review: Far from the Tree by Robin BenwayTanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-87168115982066294962017-10-18T17:54:21.139-04:002017-10-18T17:54:21.139-04:00OMG I'm so glad you ordered this one!!! It doe...OMG I'm so glad you ordered this one!!! It does touch on a lot of topics but the story is never overwhelmed by them. So excited that you're getting this one and I hope you'll get to it soon!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-12656239422231195082017-10-18T10:36:08.186-04:002017-10-18T10:36:08.186-04:00wow you make this one sound so good Tanya! so emot...wow you make this one sound so good Tanya! so emotional and all those topis ( alcoholism, racism, adoption, teen pregnancy!) and since the characters were so realistic! THIS IS A MUST! I just ordered it! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178857439584119475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-89515594417687733552017-10-13T06:33:56.989-04:002017-10-13T06:33:56.989-04:00Wow!!! I'm kinda speechless at that. LOL I'...Wow!!! I'm kinda speechless at that. LOL I'm so excited that my review prompted you to get this one and I hope you'll love it every bit as much as I did!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-54809623288749199942017-10-12T21:07:15.277-04:002017-10-12T21:07:15.277-04:00I rarely dabble in YA contemporaries but you made ...I rarely dabble in YA contemporaries but you made me one-click order this! Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-74425396271349621662017-10-12T20:33:45.945-04:002017-10-12T20:33:45.945-04:00Totally agree, Shannon. The fact that Benway could...Totally agree, Shannon. The fact that Benway could engage me like that, even though I had no personal connection to the subject matter... wow. That's some good writing. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-22049404568894881522017-10-12T20:32:28.693-04:002017-10-12T20:32:28.693-04:00It definitely hit me in the feels, Jazmen. I was h...It definitely hit me in the feels, Jazmen. I was home alone, reading in the bath, when I read the last two or three chapter and I sat there and ugly cried loudly. LOL So glad I was alone. That would be hard to explain. :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-56104562634260841532017-10-12T00:28:02.528-04:002017-10-12T00:28:02.528-04:00Oh YAY, I am so glad that you loved this one! I ag...Oh YAY, I am so glad that you loved this one! I agree, it was very emotionally powerful, no question. You made such a good point about feeling so drawn to it even though you personally can't relate, I agree completely. That is really the mark of an author doing a great job. Fabulous review, Tanya! Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-88877213398490553082017-10-11T10:36:38.473-04:002017-10-11T10:36:38.473-04:00Aww, I have secondhand feels. I definitely think t...Aww, I have secondhand feels. I definitely think this is something I'll check out when I'm in the mood for something emotional. Like, all the time. LOL!Jazmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14218708787382167027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-86883136951493111502017-10-11T06:14:12.481-04:002017-10-11T06:14:12.481-04:00Aw, thanks so much, Aleen. It was kind of hard not...Aw, thanks so much, Aleen. It was kind of hard not to gush after reading this one. :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-89559800119432741302017-10-11T06:13:16.405-04:002017-10-11T06:13:16.405-04:00I hope you'll try it, Nicole - I think you wil...I hope you'll try it, Nicole - I think you will love it. And I'd love to read your thoughts on it. You always have such great insights.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-83516264101100419742017-10-11T06:12:09.748-04:002017-10-11T06:12:09.748-04:00Thank you, Amy! :) I love those books that are so ...Thank you, Amy! :) I love those books that are so good that you're left wondering, "How do I convince everyone of this book's greatness?" LOL Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-66966283561191831612017-10-11T06:10:40.000-04:002017-10-11T06:10:40.000-04:00Thanks Geybie! I loved this one... in case you cou...Thanks Geybie! I loved this one... in case you couldn't tell. :)<br />And thanks for the compliment - it's been a couple months but I'm still totally loving the new look.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-3775923779045590772017-10-11T06:09:40.096-04:002017-10-11T06:09:40.096-04:00Brandee! I've missed you, lady! :)
Benway defi...Brandee! I've missed you, lady! :)<br />Benway definitely pulled me in and made me care about these characters. Next time you're in the mood for some YA, I definitely recommend this one.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-83383209641293782622017-10-11T06:07:24.957-04:002017-10-11T06:07:24.957-04:00Thanks Sam. Emmy & Oliver was just precious bu...Thanks Sam. Emmy & Oliver was just precious but this one... oh my heart. I really think you would love it.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-13630376381236156162017-10-11T06:06:02.873-04:002017-10-11T06:06:02.873-04:00LOL Well, I cry over fictional characters *very* e...LOL Well, I cry over fictional characters *very* easily so maybe you wouldn't cry. But have those tissues ready just in case... :)Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-72308446336172710562017-10-11T06:05:09.251-04:002017-10-11T06:05:09.251-04:00I hope you'll love it if you decide to give it...I hope you'll love it if you decide to give it a try, Lauren. It definitely made an impact on me!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-44834813669498131582017-10-11T06:03:56.187-04:002017-10-11T06:03:56.187-04:00It did cover a lot of issues but it never felt too...It did cover a lot of issues but it never felt too much or like the issues took over the story. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-76990476979160369092017-10-11T06:03:11.476-04:002017-10-11T06:03:11.476-04:00I hope you'll love it as much as I did, Grace!...I hope you'll love it as much as I did, Grace!Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-5052196305933877282017-10-10T23:40:38.308-04:002017-10-10T23:40:38.308-04:00I don't know why but this review made me happy...I don't know why but this review made me happy. I could tell how much you loved it and you totally emoted it well. Makes me want to read just because of all those feels. Great review. :) ~AleenAleen ~ Lampshade Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992681803294866098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-33102721399080763842017-10-10T12:00:14.878-04:002017-10-10T12:00:14.878-04:00This book somehow flew completely under my radar, ...This book somehow flew completely under my radar, and I'm so glad I found this post because it sounds like something I'd LOVE. I need to pick it up soon!<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-49755789740019720732017-10-10T05:31:27.469-04:002017-10-10T05:31:27.469-04:00OH my gosh this sounds so amazing!! I love that fe...OH my gosh this sounds so amazing!! I love that feeling when you're just fangirling and unable to process coherent thoughts or do the book justice with words because you're so in love with the story. It sounds incredible. And those excerpts you've shared already made me feel emotional and intrigued. <br /><br />Lovely review, Tanya. Your feelings really came through vividly. I'm gonna look out for this book!<br /><br />Amy @ <a href="https://amagicalworldofwords.blogspot.co.za/" rel="nofollow">A Magical World Of Words</a> Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412158036738231881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-7966795878970192882017-10-10T03:09:58.250-04:002017-10-10T03:09:58.250-04:00Oh this sounds SO good. Thanks for sharing. Anyway...Oh this sounds SO good. Thanks for sharing. Anyway, I love your new layout. GORGEOUS! 😁❤️😍Geybie's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11108872073109860151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-83434176934201020382017-10-09T22:10:50.465-04:002017-10-09T22:10:50.465-04:00I know exactly what you're saying about not fe...I know exactly what you're saying about not feeling you have the proper words to describe your feelings about a book but for not having the words, you did an incredible job of conveying your emotions ;) and you've convinced me I need to give Benway a try. This sounds like an amazing read with character development and the evoking of emotions and you say Benway is talented at both? Yeah, she's going on my tbr. :)Bookworm Brandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834408515209743135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-77264997685104098002017-10-09T19:30:26.458-04:002017-10-09T19:30:26.458-04:00I am like feeling feels from your review. Seriousl...I am like feeling feels from your review. Seriously, my eyes are shiny. I have Emmy and Oliver, and should get on that soon, because Fenway sounds like someone who writes books this girl will like. Lovely review!Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051174949483344057.post-73328551817485311702017-10-09T17:42:37.404-04:002017-10-09T17:42:37.404-04:00No... crying?! I hate to cry! However, you have me...No... crying?! I hate to cry! However, you have me so curious. I may have to suck it up and try it. *buys case of tissues*Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.com