tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post838489621009252461..comments2024-01-23T19:58:09.448+01:00Comments on In Love With Handmade: 5 TO 1 by Holly Bodger: Review & Giveaway!!!Pilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-80435049218040193752015-05-21T15:11:31.697+02:002015-05-21T15:11:31.697+02:00It is amazing indeed Michelle! And I agree that is...It is amazing indeed Michelle! And I agree that is a book that must be read for as many people as possible!!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-89699808295281686012015-05-21T03:39:45.155+02:002015-05-21T03:39:45.155+02:00WOOO! So happy to hear that you've also enjoye...WOOO! So happy to hear that you've also enjoyed this gorgeous debut, Pili! (Awesome review, too!) I simply adored almost every bit of it, and I SO agree with your opinions on the dual perspectives and Indian culture. Never have I ever read such a unique, diverse novel like this! EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON. NEEDS. TO. PICK. IT. UP! :DMichelle (A Thousand Lives Lived) https://www.blogger.com/profile/07028045386032178941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-28958356614439193592015-05-18T02:41:24.205+02:002015-05-18T02:41:24.205+02:00YES!! Everything about it was AMAZING!!YES!! Everything about it was AMAZING!!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-52023873943454239412015-05-18T02:40:01.701+02:002015-05-18T02:40:01.701+02:00This book was so good! Beautiful cover, writing, a...This book was so good! Beautiful cover, writing, and verse style, just, ahh.<br /><br /><a href="http://ohdangmandy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mandy's Books and Beauty</a> Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155984738757693250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-74714088163485998662015-05-17T23:51:22.424+02:002015-05-17T23:51:22.424+02:00YES! Very much so, it's so gorgeous!YES! Very much so, it's so gorgeous!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-90994425237913720152015-05-17T23:46:51.165+02:002015-05-17T23:46:51.165+02:00I need a poster of that cover! :DI need a poster of that cover! :DLa La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-58720938986827908522015-05-17T13:45:28.076+02:002015-05-17T13:45:28.076+02:00I really hope you'll get to read this one soon...I really hope you'll get to read this one soon, Jeann, it is both poignant and beautiful! Cannot wait to hear what you think of it!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-66497417558282745582015-05-17T12:24:29.280+02:002015-05-17T12:24:29.280+02:00Yess I love the sound of the Indian characters in ...Yess I love the sound of the Indian characters in a dystopian world, I wonder if it would amplify the issues presented there? Anyways, definitely an interesting book that I can't wait to read! Lovely review Pili! Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-91958270097861649912015-05-16T23:01:48.523+02:002015-05-16T23:01:48.523+02:00I do hope you'll give it a chance and love it,...I do hope you'll give it a chance and love it, Cindy! Thank you for visiting the blog!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-16726981920139925632015-05-16T15:29:09.136+02:002015-05-16T15:29:09.136+02:00Very interesting review, thank you :) I was alread...Very interesting review, thank you :) I was already interested in this title, the summary and lovely cover have drawn my attention... After reading your opinion about it, I have to say it will definitely be on my TBR pile! Cindy Van Wilderhttp://cindyvwilder.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-19431068729004177922015-05-16T01:25:16.355+02:002015-05-16T01:25:16.355+02:00Thank you sweetie! I do hope you'll give this ...Thank you sweetie! I do hope you'll give this one a try at some point!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-34261258017903025902015-05-15T23:55:41.285+02:002015-05-15T23:55:41.285+02:00Amazing post Pili. <3 I'm so glad you liked...Amazing post Pili. <3 I'm so glad you liked this book :D I do think it sounds pretty unique and awesome looking. But yeah, probably not a book for me. Sigh. But hopefully one day :D I do like the cover. <3 Thank you for sharing your amazing review about it sweetie :) You have made me curious. <3Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-18563486224603068592015-05-15T19:55:59.189+02:002015-05-15T19:55:59.189+02:00Well, I ordered one more than make it myself, I wa...Well, I ordered one more than make it myself, I was too keen to start reading! ;)<br />And I do hope you'll love this one Steph!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-56518098665007743012015-05-15T18:36:12.866+02:002015-05-15T18:36:12.866+02:00I only heard about this book because of you, and I...I only heard about this book because of you, and I'm glad to hear that it lived it to your expectations. I'm picking it up from the library next week.<br /><br />I love that you went all out and made an Indian meal to eat while reading!Stephanie @ Inspiring Insomniahttp://inspiringinsomnia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-73824415853478939962015-05-14T15:57:55.998+02:002015-05-14T15:57:55.998+02:00Maaaaybe I should add this one to the Pili Pushed ...Maaaaybe I should add this one to the Pili Pushed list! ;)Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-29894731195092276832015-05-14T15:31:07.785+02:002015-05-14T15:31:07.785+02:00So glad you loved this one! I doubt I'll have ...So glad you loved this one! I doubt I'll have time to read it anytime soon but I know you and several other bloggers have LOVED it. Excellent review, Pili!<br /><br />Alyssa @ <a href="http://eaterofbooks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Eater of Books!</a>Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128004483437247740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-39953912611199861732015-05-13T21:07:54.435+02:002015-05-13T21:07:54.435+02:00IKR?? The writing is both evocative and addicting!...IKR?? The writing is both evocative and addicting!!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-66984655472879270972015-05-13T21:06:30.193+02:002015-05-13T21:06:30.193+02:00I'll be reading this very soon and your review...I'll be reading this very soon and your review makes me that much more excited to start it!! I don't usually read novels in verse but I read the first chapter out of pure curiosity and DAMN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-11039598171913590962015-05-13T20:14:20.331+02:002015-05-13T20:14:20.331+02:00I do hope you'll give this one a try, Maja!!I do hope you'll give this one a try, Maja!!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-78045502094452282172015-05-13T20:13:51.411+02:002015-05-13T20:13:51.411+02:00Agreed! I am only hoping for a sequel, so we can c...Agreed! I am only hoping for a sequel, so we can continue to spend more time with them!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-46953468735956361082015-05-13T19:56:01.154+02:002015-05-13T19:56:01.154+02:00As I mentioned before, novels in verse are always ...As I mentioned before, novels in verse are always such huge risks for authors to take, but when they work, they can be spectacular. I've been hearing nothing but praise for this gorgeous book. I'll make sure to read it as soon as possible.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-5877140738635236492015-05-13T19:55:31.763+02:002015-05-13T19:55:31.763+02:00I've never been to India myself, but am famili...I've never been to India myself, but am familiar with it a little as I've spent time with Indian expat families in Oman. All I can say is that you're right - while this really doesn't spend a lot of time with the world-building, you can still feel the feel of India through the narratives of both characters alone. That's an awesome feat right there!<br /><br />Faye at <a href="http://thesocialpotato.maryfaye.net" rel="nofollow">The Social Potato</a>Faye M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01482378962410177583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-33569357724887017292015-05-13T17:51:03.606+02:002015-05-13T17:51:03.606+02:00I haven't read much verse either myself, but l...I haven't read much verse either myself, but loved this one! I do hope you'll give this one a chance Andye!<br />Thank you for visiting the blog!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-68937871244875504162015-05-13T17:39:28.086+02:002015-05-13T17:39:28.086+02:00I keep seeing that everyone is loving this book. I...I keep seeing that everyone is loving this book. I've been really nervous to pick it up because I'm not usually one to gravitate toward verse, but...you all are changing my mind!!Andyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560015576425870541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4541582388948046827.post-44330777112047851902015-05-13T17:35:47.388+02:002015-05-13T17:35:47.388+02:00I knew I was gonna have a craving for it!I knew I was gonna have a craving for it!Pilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235628363081574896noreply@blogger.com