tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post2303452866790398181..comments2023-10-07T11:55:47.724-04:00Comments on A Reader of Fictions: Review + Giveaway: Losing ItChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-87953636164904450162013-05-13T12:04:52.724-04:002013-05-13T12:04:52.724-04:00The story is very very interesting and I love the ...The story is very very interesting and I love the cover, thank you for the giveaway!<br /><br />Demitra GioteArtemisGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856777053945736355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-35787662471511982042013-05-13T00:15:47.429-04:002013-05-13T00:15:47.429-04:00Great review! Thanks for the awesome giveaway :))Great review! Thanks for the awesome giveaway :))Marahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02033083107942389439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-58801795127928569102013-05-11T06:55:07.588-04:002013-05-11T06:55:07.588-04:00You've made me rethink my position on this boo...You've made me rethink my position on this book - I can see how it would resonate with someone that has been through similar experiences as Bliss. Although I objected to the initial part of the book, I could also see her perspective and appreciate the pressure she was under, whether her friends meant it to come across that way or not.<br /><br />Really goes to show how a book can effect people in different ways!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14312515005865122767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-38423378361911611832013-05-11T06:35:47.498-04:002013-05-11T06:35:47.498-04:00Love it!!! I really like the story line for this b...Love it!!! I really like the story line for this book. I know I can definitely get into this book!! Your review was SO GOOD!! And your "Favorite Quote" is a good one! I started reading the comments above and thanks for getting me hooked on the conversation! lol I'll be 40 in August (omg! can't believe that!! I'm getting OLD LOL) and I WISH that when I was 15 years old that I knew what I know now about waiting for not just the "right guy" but to wait for someone I at least loved and to wait until I was a lot older. For me I think it was more peer pressure to "get it over with". Because all my friends were doing it. I don't think there is anything wrong or embarrassing about say "I'm a Virgin" at all ages. I would totally be proud to say that. I just wish that more girls, of all ages, wouldn't be so embarrassed to say that they are a Virgin. Bewitched readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17091549632361216337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-57094773965536240782013-05-11T05:27:48.776-04:002013-05-11T05:27:48.776-04:00Yay I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed this one...Yay I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed this one. My review was not very long (I suck at reviewing romance novels) but you highlighted all good points of this book. Losin It reminded me of all the things I liked about college.<br />BTW I thought epilogue was unnecessary too. ;)Dragana M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01012304691571509653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-12470696560801509712013-05-10T11:52:59.278-04:002013-05-10T11:52:59.278-04:00Thanks for the giveaway!:) I thoroughly enjoyed Lo...Thanks for the giveaway!:) I thoroughly enjoyed Losing It :) OH GARRRRICK!<3Bea Tejanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202072475713058990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-86108107801334419142013-05-09T13:27:02.781-04:002013-05-09T13:27:02.781-04:00So, I have to confess: I've judged this book p...So, I have to confess: I've judged this book prematurely. From the title and cover, plus the synopsis, I assumed it was one of THOSE books, and dismissed it at first. But recently, I've read some great reviews, and yours is definitely thought-provoking, Christina!<br /><br />I love that you described this as really close to what you'd like to see from New Adult! It makes me happy to know that, despite some points where it's all a bit TOO convenient, that there's more than just the romance. That's really awesome. Plus, Bliss seems like a pretty realistic character, one I think I'll really be able to identify with.<br /><br />Ugh, slut/virgin shaming. *shakes head* I guess it's a good thing the author deals with the topic though, and it seems like it's done somewhat respectfully after a fashion! Nice review!<br /><br />Molli | <a href="http://www.onceuponaprologue.net" rel="nofollow"> Once Upon a Prologue</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473351242691599229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-24111871848985047752013-05-08T11:20:15.220-04:002013-05-08T11:20:15.220-04:00The romance still takes the front seat, but there&...The romance still takes the front seat, but there's a lot more actual college here than usual and I'm so excited about that. This book is a step in the right direction!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-79794069751623077042013-05-08T11:13:06.183-04:002013-05-08T11:13:06.183-04:00It totally wasn't. I mean, it does ultimately ...It totally wasn't. I mean, it does ultimately give her the sex because it's a romance novel, but I didn't feel demonized by it. I mean, Bliss isn't against the idea of having sex someday, so it's about getting to the point where you're comfortable, not about having sex just to not be a virgin. You might disagree though. Who knows. Not me. Ever.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-66423122380665117762013-05-08T11:11:27.559-04:002013-05-08T11:11:27.559-04:00Interesting plot. I hadn't heard of this title...Interesting plot. I hadn't heard of this title. Thanks :)KatOfDiamondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780203852999822912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-6821370492664930632013-05-08T04:11:02.176-04:002013-05-08T04:11:02.176-04:00thx u for the giveaway... i love reading NA books ...thx u for the giveaway... i love reading NA books :)nurmawati djuhawanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187404287976421729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-32699201578852305982013-05-07T22:10:14.198-04:002013-05-07T22:10:14.198-04:00Hmm you bring up some really interesting points in...Hmm you bring up some really interesting points in this review. The cover makes it look so cheesy, but perhaps there really are substantial aspects to this story. I haven't read really any college-setting books (or NA), but it's nice to know that you found this to be a more realistic portrayal of difficulties that college students face besides simply romance. Not sure that this is a book I'd enjoy, but it's great you enjoyed it so much!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-69522031536599392062013-05-07T18:27:13.622-04:002013-05-07T18:27:13.622-04:00I was so not going to read this, because I thought...I was so not going to read this, because I thought it would be all “virgins are sad pathetic creatures who should try their hardest to validate themselves by finding some hot penis and THEN they can be a real woman”, which is seriously offensive and WRONG and bad bad bad. (I've seen multiple stories out there like that, though, that act like being a virgin is the worst thing ever and the only way to be a "real woman" is to have sex. Right. Because a guys penis validates my life.) So I’m glad this is not a book like that, in the end. I might possibly be tempted to read this now. Maybe.Renae @ Respiring Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269581772628307546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-46871155714873317582013-05-07T16:53:41.658-04:002013-05-07T16:53:41.658-04:00Awesome! I hope you like it if you do read it. I k...Awesome! I hope you like it if you do read it. I know it's not as strong of a novel for most people, and I debated going for a 4, but I loved it, so it got the higher rating.<br /><br />Anyway, yeah, I haven't really heard that, but I'm not surprised. Most of my friends know and are aware that I can still offer perspective, even if it's not from an experiential place. I mean, I've never been in a serious relationship, but I can still have good advice about relationships. An outside view can be helpful.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-13388470878008000812013-05-07T16:50:27.465-04:002013-05-07T16:50:27.465-04:00Probably one of the most thoughtful reviews of thi...Probably one of the most thoughtful reviews of this book that I've read to date. I've also personally seen how in this day and age people are considered weird or a freak because they're still a virgin even into the 20's. I think it's sad. Why is it anyone's business anyway whether you are or aren't. I've had conversations with people who will dismiss your opinion when it comes to something of a sexual nature if you've made it known that you have never had sex, which I think is ridiculous. That's like saying you have no clue about kids because you don't have any. It's like your opinion-and you, essentially-don't matter. <br /><br />I am now actually moving this up on my TBR-list thanks to your review, Christina! LisaFicTalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05491300868403687182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-73596970358184605802013-05-07T16:23:44.019-04:002013-05-07T16:23:44.019-04:00I do see prude as somewhat derogatory, but I think...I do see prude as somewhat derogatory, but I think that's because I don't just see that as behavior. However, it's not a huge deal to me to be called a prude. Haha, well, would you want to date them? If not, then it's definitely good not having to deal with that awkwardness.<br /><br />That phrase "I don't see the point" is one I use all the time, and most of my friends don't get it. They're like "the point is pleasure." That just is not how my brain works, especially since I imagine the awkwardness would outweight that.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-44924723537760066702013-05-07T14:44:16.475-04:002013-05-07T14:44:16.475-04:00It's funny because I have a couple of guy frie...It's funny because I have a couple of guy friends who respect me for my virgin/prude status (I don't see prude a derogatory term. It's just fact/the best way I can think of to say it without getting absurd about it). I don't know if they'd date me, but they respect me, so that's a good thing, right? <br /><br />But yeah, I don't think I could ever actually have casual sex. Or even casually do other stuff with a guy. I've very control-oriented, I don't see the point and I'm a very emotional person. But none of these things are secrets, so I'm not concerned that I'll be misleading anyone, which I suppose is a good thing.<br /><br />And yeah. Sleeping is great. I love it. A lot. Especially when clean sheets are involved. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07066485364496294907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-88095705015705920342013-05-07T14:24:47.121-04:002013-05-07T14:24:47.121-04:00Minus the perfect guy/professor relationship, I wo...Minus the perfect guy/professor relationship, I would say that it is. Yeah, so far everyone's been super cool too. Yay!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-72611543420015580122013-05-07T13:29:07.461-04:002013-05-07T13:29:07.461-04:00I definitely need to read this, as it sounds reall...I definitely need to read this, as it sounds really realistic! It's pretty awesome that you were able to put all of that out there, as I know it wasn't easy :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866301471995231390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-77087504777916064532013-05-07T13:12:00.844-04:002013-05-07T13:12:00.844-04:00Ha, feel free to gchat me or DM me anytime, Jamie!...Ha, feel free to gchat me or DM me anytime, Jamie! Oh my goodness. I would NOT be okay with that. Even if you're okay with it, she does not need to be telling random people about your sexual history or lack thereof. Let's respect everyone for making up their own minds and respect their ability to decide what works for them!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-3918780552013182672013-05-07T12:37:33.029-04:002013-05-07T12:37:33.029-04:00During my freshman year of college, when I was 17,...During my freshman year of college, when I was 17, I was told by a supposed friend that I would die an old lady with cats because I was too particular. No joke. and 17 year old me wasn't nearly so particular as 25 year old me is, so I can only imagine what she would say now. I even have a cat. I don't know if I know any guys who haven't kissed girls, but I do know at least one who's a virgin and proud of it, though he has every intention of waiting for marriage, which isn't my deal. A little experience can only help, because I hate awkwardness, and it's going to be anyway, so if they know what's up that can only help. (unintentional dick pun)<br /><br />I've wondered that myself, and, honestly, what can you do. I don't think there's anything wrong with having casual sex, but I don't think I could ever do it, and I doubt I could respect myself if I got myself to do it against my will. A good guy won't hate you for that, though I think it really does scare a lot of guys off, because they know you won't be easy. But with my personality, that should be pretty obvious from the beginning anyway. Ha.<br /><br />Exactly. As long as your behavior doesn't harm anyone else (and preferably doesn't harm you either), go for it. Bahaha, I do love sleeping. It's pretty great. And at least our virginal sheets are all nice and clean.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-24166200943977021312013-05-07T12:29:28.476-04:002013-05-07T12:29:28.476-04:00Definitely want to give this one a try! So interes...Definitely want to give this one a try! So interesting to see an author actually explore this. Everyone pretty much assumes that nobody is a virgin by the time they hit 20 and I hate it. I probably am not going to get too personal on the comments (but would def converse with you about it) but I will just say that I was looked at like a fucking unicorn for being a virgin for a long, long time. I felt so embarrassed because my sister would like TELL her guy friends and just like random people...and she was younger than me. I just didn't understand why it was something to share with others at all. People have their reasons for not having sex and they should be respected and not treated like freaks. Thanks for sharing, Christina! We had a very personal discussion about this amongst 2 of the club girls and I and it was very refreshing tbh. I shared things that I really didn't tell anyone re: sex. Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08905075906530067471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-71307172136792377632013-05-07T12:14:03.746-04:002013-05-07T12:14:03.746-04:00The truth is, when I was 16 this girl I used to be...The truth is, when I was 16 this girl I used to be friends with told me that no guy I met ever would be a prude like I was/am (AT 16. NOT 22. 16). Like, from that point forward, I would never really meet a guy who 'd never kissed a girl before. I was like: 1. That actually doesn't matter to me as long as they're okay with me not being experience. 2. YEAH THAT'S GOOD BECAUSE ONE OF US SHOULD KNOW WHAT THE HELL THEY'RE DOING. 3. Go away.<br /><br />I've also had people tell me that guys will be more hesitant to want to get involved with me if I'm inexperienced. Which I think is the only reason I'd want to "just get it over with." But that's not even a good reason, because I'll know if he's a good (the right?) guy if he's willing to be patient with me with all of that. <br /><br />I dunno. I totally live my life by the whole "you do what you want, I'll do what I want" thing. Like, look, don't hurt yourself, but you don't run my life and I don't run yours. If I don't want to talk about this (whether with YOU in particular or in general), so be it. Otherwise, I've made my virginal bed and now I'll sleep in it, thanks so much. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07066485364496294907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-2562910924554429142013-05-07T12:05:03.259-04:002013-05-07T12:05:03.259-04:00Awww, thank you so much. I appreciate the complime...Awww, thank you so much. I appreciate the compliment. *blushes*Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370486039531015541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-555254327067745492.post-2478579101961057162013-05-07T12:03:32.734-04:002013-05-07T12:03:32.734-04:00You always write such thoughtful reviews, and I th...You always write such thoughtful reviews, and I think I might actually have to give this book a shot.Ashton Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179623757016753706noreply@blogger.com