tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post4130864888624652650..comments2024-03-01T22:20:57.445+00:00Comments on The Readers Den: Review: Sweet by Erin McCarthyJasprithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-60762893618428484492014-01-21T04:21:32.410+00:002014-01-21T04:21:32.410+00:00I stalled out on reading the first book after seei...I stalled out on reading the first book after seeing some negative reviews and I'm not sure I have it in me to make it to the best friend, who I'm still not sure I could sympathize with. I agree, I have trouble with guys AND girls who treat sex casually, though it's usually the guy in books so I guess I applaud the author for at least switching it up. For me sex will always mean something so it's painful for me to see it used like this. But I'm glad that this girl grows up and figures things out. Great review. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-49596413282806413432014-01-17T00:32:17.084+00:002014-01-17T00:32:17.084+00:00I think you'd like this series, Kate. It'...I think you'd like this series, Kate. It's a little different that what's usually offered in NA. You might enjoy Jessica's antics in True a little more than this one, because she got up to a little more fun, lol. Can't wait to see your thoughts if you give it a try. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-76532749522016123922014-01-17T00:29:26.257+00:002014-01-17T00:29:26.257+00:00Deal, Siiri! :)Deal, Siiri! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-37331838880364253582014-01-17T00:29:09.295+00:002014-01-17T00:29:09.295+00:00Yeah, that just made no sense to me, but I know sh...Yeah, that just made no sense to me, but I know she meant well. I can't remember but I think she felt bad for doing that to Rory by the end. I think you'd fall for Jessica, once you got to know her, just as much as I did, Jenny. I can't wait to see your thoughts. The next book should be even more interesting after reading what Robin did! Oh my! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-14629808912012765192014-01-16T23:35:53.977+00:002014-01-16T23:35:53.977+00:00As a person who for several years considered sex t...As a person who for several years considered sex to be a fun sport best enjoyed with much variety rather than a lovey-dovey thing (I still do, but I've been with my husband for 7 years, so I've been monogamous. For Seven. Years.), I tend to really enjoy this type of character.<br /><br />I'll have to give this series a try.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207457792179500291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-36781587036015730142014-01-16T14:07:02.546+00:002014-01-16T14:07:02.546+00:00I am so confused about starting Sweet. I had liked...I am so confused about starting Sweet. I had liked True but I wasn't a big fan of Jessica either so I never really bothered with it. But now I'm seeing that Believe is coming out soon too so t will be nice to catch up with the series. Thanks for your review Rachel! :)<br /><br />Janhvi @ The ReaddictsThe Readdictshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05097650583426983309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-81288340479044555052014-01-14T19:46:10.380+00:002014-01-14T19:46:10.380+00:00Woot for an original take on the NA, need to read ...Woot for an original take on the NA, need to read this soonbrandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-14174501203605375302014-01-14T18:44:44.769+00:002014-01-14T18:44:44.769+00:00I'll make you a deal--I'll comment right n...I'll make you a deal--I'll comment right now with my ramblings about how I suck at writing reviews right after I have finished a book and say that Sweet is still unwritten for me--hence I'm not going to read your review, though I did peek at your rating (I think I'm going with a 3.5 myself though). So the deal? Heh. I'll read your review on GR when I'm done with writing mine :) Glad you enjoyed this story, babe!Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-3705008322717585552014-01-14T15:49:24.478+00:002014-01-14T15:49:24.478+00:00I really was not a huge fan of her either for all ...I really was not a huge fan of her either for all the same reasons Rachel. I get she thought she was "helping" Rory, but honestly who does that to a friend? She just assumed Rory would want to get rid of her virginity instead of making sure that was a step she actually wanted to take. So glad that despite the fact that you disliked her going in, you ended up enjoying her overall. I'm a huge fan of the enemies to lovers setup, so now that I know your opinion on her changed over the course of her story, I'm definitely going to pick it up!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-55734354640603100282014-01-14T15:24:07.423+00:002014-01-14T15:24:07.423+00:00Thank you, Melanie! Jessica was all about meaningl...Thank you, Melanie! Jessica was all about meaningless sex in the last book. This one she's has some positive character growth. I'm still not sure this would be a read you'd enjoy, though. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-5402413447405661682014-01-14T15:22:21.445+00:002014-01-14T15:22:21.445+00:00My thoughts exactly, Aman, which is why I almost d...My thoughts exactly, Aman, which is why I almost didn't read this. Thanks! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-89760260405739396482014-01-14T15:21:42.499+00:002014-01-14T15:21:42.499+00:00Yes, not the cookie cutter, so you might like this...Yes, not the cookie cutter, so you might like this one, Joy. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-15112427231658346382014-01-14T15:21:08.605+00:002014-01-14T15:21:08.605+00:00I felt the same way, Mary, but I'm glad I ende...I felt the same way, Mary, but I'm glad I ended up reading it. Hope you do too if you pick it up. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-3372946989055567142014-01-14T15:20:29.743+00:002014-01-14T15:20:29.743+00:00Thanks, Andrea! I totally want to try Erin's a...Thanks, Andrea! I totally want to try Erin's adult books. There's one in particular and it might be one you reviewed on your blog. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-24049229707564841682014-01-14T15:19:00.387+00:002014-01-14T15:19:00.387+00:00It's good to know what works and doesn't w...It's good to know what works and doesn't work for you, Tanja. That way you love what you read, so I totally understand why this might not be your cup of tea. And thanks! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-82230687830910748722014-01-14T15:12:56.536+00:002014-01-14T15:12:56.536+00:00I didn't realize you read True, Wendy. I'm...I didn't realize you read True, Wendy. I'm happy to hear you liked it! I do think this author does well with the NA category accomplishing what others do not: a candid view of that age group. Hope you enjoy this if you pick it up. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-91742874442576181812014-01-14T15:11:14.363+00:002014-01-14T15:11:14.363+00:00I agree, Heidi, so thankfully this was a NA instea...I agree, Heidi, so thankfully this was a NA instead of YA, and that Jessica had some positive character growth and changes in attitude. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-74333949660539613742014-01-14T15:10:00.916+00:002014-01-14T15:10:00.916+00:00I didn't think she'd be the right MC for m...I didn't think she'd be the right MC for me, either, Melissa which is why I was pleasantly surprised to find that I like her. And thanks! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-33086254665729846842014-01-14T14:52:02.804+00:002014-01-14T14:52:02.804+00:00Thank you, Keertana. I think you'd like this N...Thank you, Keertana. I think you'd like this NA better than most out there, so I'd like to see what you thought. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-9878822210428245972014-01-14T11:08:59.855+00:002014-01-14T11:08:59.855+00:00Hmm, I don't think I'd like this book with...Hmm, I don't think I'd like this book with meaningless sex and everything but I've still heard a lot of positive things from this author!<br /><br />Great review! <33Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035338608975371558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-81426361847000899102014-01-14T02:27:31.172+00:002014-01-14T02:27:31.172+00:00I don't know much about this series, Rachel. S...I don't know much about this series, Rachel. So tell me it's not a cookie-cutter NA? Lol. I enjoy reading them once in a while so I might give this series a try. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107816571044347474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-28526254870238433412014-01-14T00:57:13.582+00:002014-01-14T00:57:13.582+00:00I just wasn't sure about this one. I mean, I l...I just wasn't sure about this one. I mean, I liked the other one in the series but I'm just not a massive NA fan. Plus, like you, I wasn't the biggest fan of Jessica from the other books. Think this one is a maybe!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-52518688585334458622014-01-13T21:12:56.823+00:002014-01-13T21:12:56.823+00:00I've only read one of McCarthys books, from an...I've only read one of McCarthys books, from an adult series, and I loved it. But, I haven't began the series, and one of the reasons is the sex for pay angle. I'm glad you gave sweet and chance, Rachel, and liked it. Great review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-88432931956924474292014-01-13T20:42:59.857+00:002014-01-13T20:42:59.857+00:00Man, sometimes I read your reviews for NA books an...Man, sometimes I read your reviews for NA books and I want to read them so badly as they sound amazing and when I actually do something within me ruins the whole experience. I have no idea why but it's not working. Anyhow I'm so glad you enjoyed this one more than expected. Great review, Rachel :)Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-5800954744210665102014-01-13T19:01:31.863+00:002014-01-13T19:01:31.863+00:00Oh, I really liked TRUE so I'm glad to see you...Oh, I really liked TRUE so I'm glad to see you liked the follow-up, too! I honestly don't remember Jessica much, so it's interesting to hear you had a few reservations going into it...but glad that it turned out to be so enjoyable anyway. :)<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2014/01/secret-review-discussion.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a><br /><br />Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.com