tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post1682361367485526762..comments2024-03-01T22:20:57.445+00:00Comments on The Readers Den: Review: The Reece Malcolm List by Amy SpaldingJasprithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-28293947284568359602013-03-17T14:20:09.205+00:002013-03-17T14:20:09.205+00:00I enjoyed this one -- though there was too much pe...I enjoyed this one -- though there was too much performing arts stuff for my taste, I thought the story was unexpected in some ways that I really enjoyed!<br /><br />You can find me here: <a href="http://jenryland.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Jen @ YA Romantics</a><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-46315430634811955612013-03-15T09:33:50.367+00:002013-03-15T09:33:50.367+00:00I wasn't sure about this one either - I've...I wasn't sure about this one either - I've heard a lot of different things about it so I decided not to pick it. Sorry you didn't enjoy it more but great review x Book Passion for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05309754672553133249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-11815815565535513182013-03-13T19:06:14.419+00:002013-03-13T19:06:14.419+00:00Sorry the characters didn't connect like you w...Sorry the characters didn't connect like you wanted, but glad that it was fresh and funny. <br />Brandi @ <a href="http://blkosiner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Blkosiner’s Book Blog</a>brandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-8896708646594192162013-03-13T18:09:27.395+00:002013-03-13T18:09:27.395+00:00I just don't feel like picking up this book an...I just don't feel like picking up this book and even though it sounds pretty good I think I'm going to avoid it.<br /><br />Thanks for the great review though :)Krazzyme(Young Readers)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00927066301940370996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-90250425154263658222013-03-13T13:15:06.760+00:002013-03-13T13:15:06.760+00:00While it's a shame that Reece and Devan didn&#...While it's a shame that Reece and Devan didn't connect in quite the way you would have wanted them too, it's great to hear that Devan and the cast of secondary characters really shined in this book. I think that a book focusing on this type of thing would be a total flop if the reader couldn't sympathize with the protagonist.Renae @ Respiring Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269581772628307546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-20497298814008467652013-03-12T23:03:00.573+00:002013-03-12T23:03:00.573+00:00This looks so good, so I'm glad you did enjoy ...This looks so good, so I'm glad you did enjoy it overall! The quadrangle does sound concerning; triangles are bad enough, and I agree, no-one does anything when a person is single but suddenly they're with someone and all hell breaks loose. It sounds like Devan and her mother should have been honest with each other from the start. I'm very curious as to why she suddenly abandoned her daughter. Overall this does sound like a lovely mix of serious and fun. Wonderfuly review, Jasprit! :)Aa'Ishahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06034750057312410821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-40275337489034085322013-03-12T22:37:45.167+00:002013-03-12T22:37:45.167+00:00I love a book with great secondary characters, tho...I love a book with great secondary characters, though this sounds quite heart wrenching, and I don't know how I feel about a love quadrangle :) Great review Jaspirit.Suzanne (Parabooklover)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06393092365013105173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-7320141138972174602013-03-12T20:07:09.319+00:002013-03-12T20:07:09.319+00:00I like the growth in both Devan and Reece in the s...I like the growth in both Devan and Reece in the story. It's wonderful that you had an easy time connecting with Devan - I admired her honest voice too. Loved your review, Jasprit :)Henrietta @ Leisure Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923185503681492201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-67879509889048210402013-03-12T19:48:55.962+00:002013-03-12T19:48:55.962+00:00I'm glad you enjoyed this one Jasprit. Sounds ...I'm glad you enjoyed this one Jasprit. Sounds like you had lots of fun and switching favourites with the characters is always the best bit of the read. <br /><br />Fab review! :) Livvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441931016080817720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-7109921478628646362013-03-12T18:06:45.601+00:002013-03-12T18:06:45.601+00:00I only ordered this yesterday because it sounded l...I only ordered this yesterday because it sounded like a cute story so I'm glad to see a good review from you Jasprit! I like that even though it has heartache it's also a cheerful read too. I'm pretty intrigued by this love quadrangle! Not sure if it'll be hit or miss with me but I hope Amy Spalding can pull it off :) lovely review! Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384805896552240183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-27900020543696052412013-03-12T16:55:12.937+00:002013-03-12T16:55:12.937+00:00It's so weird, I have a copy of this but I had...It's so weird, I have a copy of this but I had absolutely no idea what it was about. The story sounds even better than I'd hoped. <br />Hah, once again the secondary characters save the day. I love an author who appreciates the power of supporting characters, and obviously Amy Spalding does. I should probably make time to read my copy.<br />Great review, hon.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-51592294337252329002013-03-12T16:03:29.996+00:002013-03-12T16:03:29.996+00:00Woah, a love quadrangle? Hm. This book sounds like...Woah, a love quadrangle? Hm. This book sounds like a really great read! I'm glad you connected with Devan right away. Hopefully, that means I will, too! I also really love colorful secondary characters that are fleshed out. I think I'll have to pick this one up soon! Thanks for the wonderful review, Jasprit! :)Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678009807863670317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-66572614928925414832013-03-12T12:01:20.732+00:002013-03-12T12:01:20.732+00:00I wanted to read this book because the book focuse...I wanted to read this book because the book focuses on the mother-daughter relationship and that is quite rare nowadays, but the whole love quadrangle is putting me off. I can't even stand a love triangle, I'm definitely not going to be able to handle a love quadrangle! Still, I'm glad to hear that you could connect with Devan! Lovely review, Jasprit! :) <br /><br />By the way, you're reading Ditched! I'm interested in seeing what you think of it. I hated the book with a passion, which is really rare for me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-67445652093675199372013-03-12T08:12:29.046+00:002013-03-12T08:12:29.046+00:00Ahh even though it might sound good and interestin...Ahh even though it might sound good and interesting I'm not going through love quadrangle ever again. I've read one book with it and the level of my frustration was too high. Great review Jasprit! Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-19224147643435847932013-03-11T21:17:35.430+00:002013-03-11T21:17:35.430+00:00why is it always the case when a person is single ...<i>why is it always the case when a person is single you do nothing about it, but then when you’re with someone you suddenly show interest</i><br /><br />Right?! This annoys me, too. I'm a little hesitant now with the mention of a quadrangle, but I still look forward to giving this a go one day. I know most people have been impressed and I'm glad you enjoyed it overall, too. :) Great review, Jasprit!Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-51929722211922057982013-03-11T21:12:56.562+00:002013-03-11T21:12:56.562+00:00Jasprit, I'm quite glad that you reviewed this...Jasprit, I'm quite glad that you reviewed this book because I've been curious about it for awhile now. This seems like a cute read about a girl's quest to discover her real mother, but it seems kind of typical. I'm glad to hear that the Devan's spunkiness was able to keep your interest though. Beautiful review! Maybe I'll consider checking it out if I'm looking for a quick contemporary read. :)<br /><br />P.S. - A love quadrangle?!?! ...no.. words... ;)Jen (Books and Other Happy Ever Afters)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13191886477394054542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-64871757504588642642013-03-11T19:52:12.141+00:002013-03-11T19:52:12.141+00:00This one's definitely on my TBR! Thanks for th...This one's definitely on my TBR! Thanks for the lovely review.Bookworm Brandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834408515209743135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-65428013636032803932013-03-11T19:39:10.873+00:002013-03-11T19:39:10.873+00:00I have this coming up for review soon and I am loo...I have this coming up for review soon and I am looking forward to something fresh and funny. I love that it has great secondary characters, not thrilled with the quadrangle but I can live with it. I just want something upbeat! Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-67360561384341743662013-03-11T17:59:49.883+00:002013-03-11T17:59:49.883+00:00ooh this sounds like a cute book, and lemme say ho...ooh this sounds like a cute book, and lemme say how much I just love the cover! Devan is a character id love to meet as well! Lovely review, dear!<br />- Farah @ <a href="http://majibookshelf.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">MajiBookshelf</a>Maji Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041371370691545149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-11444691027317089222013-03-11T16:39:24.491+00:002013-03-11T16:39:24.491+00:00The front cover for this is so cute! And the blurb...The front cover for this is so cute! And the blurb really managed to capture my interest straight away.<br /><br />I haven't read anything like this before, and I will definitely be adding The Reece Malcolm List to my TBR. Devan sounds like a really great protag. and I love how you found her to be a solid character. And yay for the awesome secondary characters! In soo many books the secondary characters lack in some way, so it's really brilliant that this is not the case for this book!<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful review with us, Jasprit. I'm really glad you enjoyed this one. :)Jessica@Booked Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03353937366316081066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-18239722913302056802013-03-11T14:23:26.939+00:002013-03-11T14:23:26.939+00:00Yay! I love when the secondary characters are good...Yay! I love when the secondary characters are good. I'm also super glad that you enjoyed this, Jasprit. Fabulous review! (:<br /><br />Loves,<br />Megan@<a href="http://thebookbabesreads.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Book Babe</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15807067899421221523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-52749540791145296252013-03-11T14:18:50.455+00:002013-03-11T14:18:50.455+00:00A love quadrangle? NO JASPRIT! NO MORE LOVE GEOMET...A love quadrangle? NO JASPRIT! NO MORE LOVE GEOMETRY! Let's just have a love line for once yeah? Just a straight line between TWO people, no angles, no additional points, just two people trying to figure things out. That's hard enough without adding a third person to the mix:) Still, I do like the sound of Devan even if I think the indecisive boy she likes might bother me, so I'm keeping this on my "maybe" list:) Lovely review my friend!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-88835434240483524212013-03-11T12:17:16.322+00:002013-03-11T12:17:16.322+00:00Yay for solid MCs! I agree with Keertana ^ I'm...Yay for solid MCs! I agree with Keertana ^ I'm glad you enjoyed this :) I'm so looking forward to this one! Great review :) <br /><br />Sunny @ <a href="http://blueskyshelf.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Blue Sky Bookshelf</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-81810948621232589712013-03-11T10:43:38.272+00:002013-03-11T10:43:38.272+00:00I'm glad you enjoyed this for the most part, J...I'm glad you enjoyed this for the most part, Jasprit! I picked it up this past weekend and am really looking forward to reading it, so I can't wait to compare notes! It sounds fantastic!(:Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-86393410577650849712013-03-11T09:28:41.977+00:002013-03-11T09:28:41.977+00:00I'm not a big fan of contemporary novels but I...I'm not a big fan of contemporary novels but I'm glad you enjoyed this book, Jasprit! Devan sounds like a drop of fresh water after all those sugary drinks :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com