tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post1614885035467590935..comments2024-03-01T22:20:57.445+00:00Comments on The Readers Den: Review & Giveaway: Where the Stars Still Shine by Trish DollerJasprithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-58329239944977545352013-08-24T13:56:23.255+01:002013-08-24T13:56:23.255+01:00Great review! The book sounds interesting so I'...Great review! The book sounds interesting so I'm definitely going to read it in the future =) Thanks for the giveawayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897965739925022497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-43291595994166253902013-08-23T17:23:52.941+01:002013-08-23T17:23:52.941+01:00I love this cover, I've heard brilliant things...I love this cover, I've heard brilliant things about the author, and the book's premise reminds me of If You Find Me so I'm really excited to read this one! Only, like you, I'm not a fan of open endings so I guess we'll see how I feel about that! Thanks for the review and giveaway! :)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384805896552240183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-38080615441627884882013-08-22T10:31:23.385+01:002013-08-22T10:31:23.385+01:00I loved Something like normal, so I can't wait...I loved Something like normal, so I can't wait to read this book.<br />The cover is absolutely gorgeous - which for me it always helps as I love beautiful artworks and sometimes I even buy a book only because of the cover (I know, that's not always a good thing but I can't help it).<br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway!Ari (Reading After Midnight)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07190878700722438421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-13545545855020483642013-08-20T04:14:43.321+01:002013-08-20T04:14:43.321+01:00Great review and giveaway! Lovely cover too. Than...Great review and giveaway! Lovely cover too. Thanks for the chance to win!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08384624325619883056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-47650636773234595872013-08-18T04:44:56.110+01:002013-08-18T04:44:56.110+01:00Great review! This looks sooo amazing! I can't...Great review! This looks sooo amazing! I can't wait to read it! Thanks for the giveaway! :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10450459466234703408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-21478090025753404252013-08-18T02:48:52.377+01:002013-08-18T02:48:52.377+01:00I absolutely loved Something Like Normal, so I'...I absolutely loved Something Like Normal, so I'm dying to read this!! Glad to see you enjoyed it--thanks for the giveaway :DChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490587759527905983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-44302365219647625872013-08-16T11:49:53.654+01:002013-08-16T11:49:53.654+01:00I loved Something Like Normal by Trish Doller and ...I loved Something Like Normal by Trish Doller and I can't wait to read this one. Great review!Ellie @ Ellie Reads All the Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07962605315289313591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-14896229519594255512013-08-16T11:04:17.940+01:002013-08-16T11:04:17.940+01:00Love the cover and looks like a fantastic book! Th...Love the cover and looks like a fantastic book! Thanks for the giveaway. Ashfahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310982905381783019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-30127540897845746662013-08-16T04:47:49.131+01:002013-08-16T04:47:49.131+01:00I cannot wait to pick this up! I have heard so man...I cannot wait to pick this up! I have heard so many positive things about it and I just love the story concept. I can't wait to meet Callie and Alex and explore their relationship. This sounds like an emotional read, but I love those, so that doesn't really matter! lol ;p But, I agree with you about open endings. I like closure and I really don't want to leave a book second guessing anything. I'm glad you enjoyed this despite your concern, Rachel! Fab review! :D<br /><br />~ Maida<br /><a href="http://loveaffairwithabookreviews.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow">Literary Love Affair</a> <br />MåїÐ»-(¯`v´¯)-»https://www.blogger.com/profile/17761335857561590565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-32642667330121425272013-08-15T03:19:14.351+01:002013-08-15T03:19:14.351+01:00Oh, wow, Jessirae! I'm so glad your dad was ab...Oh, wow, Jessirae! I'm so glad your dad was able to avert that crisis! I've never known of someone who had to go through something like that! It did feel very realistic though, and I think you'll really relate to this story. Thank you! I hope you enjoy this story and good luck in the giveaway. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-54629027030287406372013-08-15T03:16:38.860+01:002013-08-15T03:16:38.860+01:00I get distracted by pretty things all the time!
T...I get distracted by pretty things all the time!<br /><br />This sounds really good, and I like the sound of it as I haven't read anything similar. Plus, Trish is a brilliant author :)Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-27629597260811725842013-08-15T00:04:22.952+01:002013-08-15T00:04:22.952+01:00Can't wait to read this one. The cover is sooo...Can't wait to read this one. The cover is sooo pretty!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976482083435376098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-85573361865210124202013-08-14T23:30:30.640+01:002013-08-14T23:30:30.640+01:00I hate it when book comparisons creep up on me alm...I hate it when book comparisons creep up on me almost subconsciously! They definitely have the potential to affect reading experiences! I'm glad, however, that never actually happened for you, Rachel. I don't read much contemp (except recently) so this plot sounds pretty unique to me. I've heard wonderful things about Doller's debut and lots of positive advance praise for this one, so I'm definitely interested in giving this a chance. Lovely review and thanks for the giveaway!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-80968579674435392492013-08-14T18:37:47.778+01:002013-08-14T18:37:47.778+01:00I have to make a note to get this when it comes ou...I have to make a note to get this when it comes out! It's really nice that Callie's father is amazing and supportive. I think I'll really enjoy reading this. Thanks for sharing :)Henrietta @ Leisure Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923185503681492201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-61466648581023418092013-08-14T17:44:27.188+01:002013-08-14T17:44:27.188+01:00When it comes to romance, especially when it comes...When it comes to romance, <i>especially</i> when it comes to romance, I want my endings to be neat and tidy too. I guess I would feel the same way about that aspect here. But I'm glad you liked the rest of it, even if Callie started off as a somewhat unlikable main character. Lovely review as always! :)Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-29172249411599837462013-08-14T06:56:04.400+01:002013-08-14T06:56:04.400+01:00This cover is absolutely beautiful and the review ...This cover is absolutely beautiful and the review was fantastic! I have got to read this book! Thanks for the giveaway and I hope I can win!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03069206455582733765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-18154610817724785602013-08-14T02:38:12.359+01:002013-08-14T02:38:12.359+01:00What a lovely review, Rachel. I have this one, but...What a lovely review, Rachel. I have this one, but for some reason am not anxious to get to it. I think it's b/c I know it will be a tough read. <br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-14944286268934816192013-08-14T01:53:44.951+01:002013-08-14T01:53:44.951+01:00I LOVED THIS ONE SO MUCH. I really loved all of th...I LOVED THIS ONE SO MUCH. I really loved all of the characters in this book. Callie, for her growth; Greg, for his fatherly nature; and Alex; for supporting Callie (and being swoon-worthy). I think the open-ended conclusion to this story really worked, even it's not always favorable in some cases. Gorgeous review, Rachel!Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-56967657083243800092013-08-13T20:56:31.031+01:002013-08-13T20:56:31.031+01:00Nice to know I am not the only one who gets distra...Nice to know I am not the only one who gets distracted by shiny, beautiful covers. This does sound like a good story and it is a bit different than the usual contemps out there. I like that the dad is very involved and loving. I know what you mean about open endings. They bug me too but at least they tend to be more realistic. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-16202736753005439952013-08-13T19:43:32.870+01:002013-08-13T19:43:32.870+01:00I haven't heard of this book before and not on...I haven't heard of this book before and not only is the cover beaitiful, it sounds great too! I'd love to read it!Gaby Pendragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02122119973266781846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-30753589101644894042013-08-13T19:35:46.138+01:002013-08-13T19:35:46.138+01:00That IS a gorgeous cover! I have this on my list t...That IS a gorgeous cover! I have this on my list to be read soon, and I'm very much excited to read it now. I love character growth, and it sounds like Callie changes a lot in this book. However, I don't like open endings either, so I'm pretty nervous about that aspect of this book. BUT I've seen so many great things about this one and I love Dollar's first book, so I'm looking forward to it. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-40473235071219491182013-08-13T18:32:52.045+01:002013-08-13T18:32:52.045+01:00I don't normally enter giveaways but I thought... I don't normally enter giveaways but I thought I'd try my luck with this book. I want to read it so bad! Great review, Rachel. Looking forward to reading the romance, of course. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107816571044347474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-39875212327292635122013-08-13T17:14:12.670+01:002013-08-13T17:14:12.670+01:00Sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing!Sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing!erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10905574606129534214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-75137742163810412862013-08-13T15:56:32.349+01:002013-08-13T15:56:32.349+01:00Sounds super emotional and I can't wait to rea...Sounds super emotional and I can't wait to read this one and fall for the charactersbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-40662255141855693022013-08-13T15:29:58.326+01:002013-08-13T15:29:58.326+01:00I just finished this one yesterday Rachel and comp...I just finished this one yesterday Rachel and completely agree - it was fantastic. I had a little trouble in the beginning with Callie as well, but given the life she had to live and the poor excuse for a mother she had, I couldn't bring myself to hold any of her poor decisions against her. And oh how I loved Greg! He was trying so hard and I adored him:) You know I'm not one of open endings either - I want that HEA, but like you said, this felt real so I could accept it. Sort of:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.com