tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post6482985550589600053..comments2024-03-01T22:20:57.445+00:00Comments on The Readers Den: Review: Then You Were Gone by Lauren StrasnickJasprithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-81427629340697902482013-03-16T16:38:13.524+00:002013-03-16T16:38:13.524+00:00This is such a great review! This books has been o...This is such a great review! This books has been on my radar for a while now, so now I really want to read it!Siobhan https://www.blogger.com/profile/07573843585189236850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-21071888107276045912013-03-10T08:44:11.936+00:002013-03-10T08:44:11.936+00:00My friendships in high school were so important to...My friendships in high school were so important to me then and now. I turned to my friends for everything, especially things my mother or other people who weren't in the same situation wouldn't understand. I can't imagine if my best friend just pulled away from me without warning. I would feel that loss so much, even a year later. This looks like a really fascinating read. Great review, Jasprit!<br /><br />-MaggieYA Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08386116734093643947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-36560675348636264652013-03-07T20:29:02.183+00:002013-03-07T20:29:02.183+00:00This certainly sounds dark and gritty and page tur...This certainly sounds dark and gritty and page turning. I'm glad you enjoyed this one so much especially since it was a spur of the moment thing. <br /><br />Lovely review as always, Jasprit! :-) Livvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17441931016080817720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-74164221115295748892013-03-07T01:59:25.799+00:002013-03-07T01:59:25.799+00:00I've been having great luck lately with gritty...I've been having great luck lately with gritty, realistic contemporaries, so I think this book would be perfect for me. Glad to hear you enjoyed it so much, and that it surprised you. Love the cover too! Wonderful review :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-55706028329269736622013-03-06T23:35:30.203+00:002013-03-06T23:35:30.203+00:00Oh, your review got me so intrigued, Jasprit! Laur...Oh, your review got me so intrigued, Jasprit! Lauren Strasnick is a wonderful author, and although some of her books are quite predictable, this one sounds totally wonderful! <3 I love when the characters unravel the mystery along the story. And breathtaking ending is always welcomed! :)<br /><br />Your review is as beautiful as ever, hun! <3 Thank you for making me aware of this book! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224746396123025992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-4540272587865620832013-03-06T21:05:12.947+00:002013-03-06T21:05:12.947+00:00I love the sound of the mystery aspect and I tend ...I love the sound of the mystery aspect and I tend to enjoy flashbacks as well. Sounds like a great story, Jas!Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-43609391046824749322013-03-06T18:19:45.386+00:002013-03-06T18:19:45.386+00:00This is new to me. Sounds intense. Great review an...This is new to me. Sounds intense. Great review and thanks for sharing! :)<br /><br />Jennifer @ <a href="http://dreamreads.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Dream Reads </a>Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124770346588082360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-30917791572213191422013-03-06T17:20:00.095+00:002013-03-06T17:20:00.095+00:00I really enjoyed Nothing Like You by the same auth...I really enjoyed Nothing Like You by the same author so after reading your review I'm eager to pick this one up! I'll have to give it a try when I'm in the mood for a gritty read.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02384805896552240183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-50186336765444193332013-03-06T07:11:14.701+00:002013-03-06T07:11:14.701+00:00I understand why you picked this up, Jasprit! The ...I understand why you picked this up, Jasprit! The cover is gorgeous and I probably wouldn't have been able to resist either. I love that this is so character-driven and complex and I'm curious to see how those changes in Adrienne went and whether they were written realistically enough.<br />This sounds super interesting and I don't think I've seen it before. <br />Great review, hon!Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-48185527420507466582013-03-06T04:32:28.214+00:002013-03-06T04:32:28.214+00:00The change in Adrienne's behavior certainly se...The change in Adrienne's behavior certainly seems interesting. Your review made me wonder why the friendship between Adrienne and Dakota fell apart at the first place. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jasprit!Henrietta @ Leisure Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923185503681492201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-79573845290141237522013-03-05T22:29:27.994+00:002013-03-05T22:29:27.994+00:00These grittier realistic fiction books are always ...These grittier realistic fiction books are always iffier choices for me, because they can so easily go wrong--but it sounds like this one was well written and a book you really connected with! Thanks for the review, Jasprit--this wasn't on my radar before, but I may have to check it out.<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2013/03/written-in-red-review.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-53345368809841386362013-03-05T21:09:52.125+00:002013-03-05T21:09:52.125+00:00I've had my eyes on this one for a while now. ...I've had my eyes on this one for a while now. I'm glad to hear that you liked it so much, Jasprit. I already feel so bad for the MC. She must have been going through hell. I love this sort of powerful read, so I'm definitely going to give it a try.<br />Lovely review, Jasprit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-10296551930266715742013-03-05T20:23:47.921+00:002013-03-05T20:23:47.921+00:00Renae, I also thought it sounded a bit like Winter...Renae, I also thought it sounded a bit like Wintergirls. But anyways, I've been really excited about reading this one because I love books that affect me emotionally and also I adored 13 Reasons Why in highschool. Adrienne's story sounds heartbreaking and I already feel awful for her. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-71352474350032657562013-03-05T19:28:17.616+00:002013-03-05T19:28:17.616+00:00I've never heard of this one before Jasprit, b...I've never heard of this one before Jasprit, but I love when I buy a book on impulse and it turns out to be amazing. Sometimes those spur of the moment purchases are the best, no time to get caught up in expectations and hype! I think this one needs to go on my list for sure:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-6195502218895717942013-03-05T18:56:37.478+00:002013-03-05T18:56:37.478+00:00Wow! Then You Were Gone sounds exactly like the ty...Wow! Then You Were Gone sounds exactly like the type of book I love. I'm happy to have a book that seems to step out of the norm, premise wise. The dysfunctional friendship intrigues me the most. It sounds a lot like my childhood best friend and me. We might've gone forever w/out talking, but that kind of bond is never really broken.<br />Fantastic review, Jasprit! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-66281689984463609072013-03-05T18:47:47.378+00:002013-03-05T18:47:47.378+00:00I looked this one up about a month ago and I thoug...I looked this one up about a month ago and I thought it sounded really interesting. I wanted to know more about the disappearance and all that. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed this one Jasprit, I think I need to read it! Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-31890842646132934092013-03-05T18:07:39.903+00:002013-03-05T18:07:39.903+00:00Ooh, this sounds fantastic! I like the premise, an...Ooh, this sounds fantastic! I like the premise, and the slowly unraveling of clues will work for me, I think. But I might get a little upset when Adrienne starts to just fall apart too-- this really sounds like my kind of book, LOL! Lovely review, Jasprit! (:<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-78859962239343593152013-03-05T17:27:09.108+00:002013-03-05T17:27:09.108+00:00This book sounds a little bit similar to Wintergir...This book sounds a little bit similar to Wintergirls, what with the unanswered phone call from a best friend. I really do like the sound of this, though. (The pretty cover helps too.) I'm a complete sucker for realistic fiction, especially books that deal with friendships. I'm really glad you liked this!Renae @ Respiring Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269581772628307546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-25397333975489014822013-03-05T11:40:48.094+00:002013-03-05T11:40:48.094+00:00Woah, this sounds so psychologically fascinating! ...Woah, this sounds so psychologically fascinating! I've seen the cover around a lot, but I never felt interested in picking it up, but I'll have to check it out now. Great review, Jasprit!(:Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-81736110448798979722013-03-05T10:52:22.682+00:002013-03-05T10:52:22.682+00:00I've never heard of this one. Thanks for shari...I've never heard of this one. Thanks for sharing! :)<br /><br /> BTW, I'm currently having a giveaway on my blog. You can check it out and join :)<a href="http://bookwormsavenue.blogspot.com/2013/02/follower-appreciation-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow"> FOllower APpreciation GIVEAWAY!</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-31526658266893085312013-03-05T09:43:49.120+00:002013-03-05T09:43:49.120+00:00I've never heard of this before, but it sounds...I've never heard of this before, but it sounds really good! Great review Jasprit! You've totally convinced me :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481628434446614780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-58782916284577384932013-03-05T09:33:16.858+00:002013-03-05T09:33:16.858+00:00Oh, this sounds more interesting than I thought! I...Oh, this sounds more interesting than I thought! I'm not a huge fan of contemporary, but this one is dark and there is a mystery. I like mysteries :D I might give this a shot after all!<br /><br />Great review Jasprit.<br /><a href="http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.nl/2013/03/review-116-kagawa-aguirre-duvall-til.html" rel="nofollow">Mel@thedailyprophecy.</a>Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1019785638850450889.post-79151612632594747462013-03-05T08:28:30.513+00:002013-03-05T08:28:30.513+00:00I'm not such a big fan of 13 Reasons Why..prob...I'm not such a big fan of 13 Reasons Why..probably because I've read it in my language and I must stop doing that. Anyway this book sounds really good. I haven't seen it before but I hope I'll get to read it soon. Great review Jasprit :) Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.com