tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post2138432269911645814..comments2023-10-29T12:10:55.797+01:00Comments on Olivia's Catastrophe: Years and an Ocean (Review & Giveaway!)Olivia's Catastrophehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-62903205208057381052015-04-18T01:42:19.596+02:002015-04-18T01:42:19.596+02:00I really like the cover as well! It was good to ha...I really like the cover as well! It was good to have that improvement in there so I could feel rewarded for getting through the first half :DOlivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-12981161360285952422015-04-17T21:59:17.418+02:002015-04-17T21:59:17.418+02:00Such a pretty cover for this one. So happy to see ...Such a pretty cover for this one. So happy to see you really enjoyed this one and that the story gets better during the second half. I have to admit that it bugs me in books when characters seem to be constantly repeating themselves, so I'm glad that stops after a while. Charnell @ Reviews from a Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694156080937232949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-41789906081672783052015-04-14T01:23:36.562+02:002015-04-14T01:23:36.562+02:00xD I think I wouldn't be able to write a book ...xD I think I wouldn't be able to write a book with my mum as well. But I can definitely admire them for managing to do it!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-9537159961191863742015-04-13T23:22:09.953+02:002015-04-13T23:22:09.953+02:00I haven't been lucky reading time-travelling b...I haven't been lucky reading time-travelling books, but I think it's interesting that is was written by a daughter and a mother! I don't know if I could do a project like that with my mom, we would end up fighting I believe hehe. <br /><br />Also, I don't believe in talking to spirits....My brain is to scientific hehe. But who knows? Maybe some people have those senses more developed and can do it. It would be great it we could talk to some of our family members or friends that are gone...Gaby Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06756306198200545251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-3826685117752517482015-04-11T10:40:00.246+02:002015-04-11T10:40:00.246+02:00Yeah, sometimes the idea of the unknown or other t...Yeah, sometimes the idea of the unknown or other things being out there with us that we can't control is creepy.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-24028309671511936602015-04-10T21:34:23.229+02:002015-04-10T21:34:23.229+02:00The cover is lovely! but I don't think this is...The cover is lovely! but I don't think this is a book for me, so I would have to pass on this one and regarding your question, no I don't believe in talking to the spirits beyond. I don't really wanna think about it really; it's so creepy hahahahaNoelia Alonsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995117581573105992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-66202746362201626872015-04-10T21:31:18.849+02:002015-04-10T21:31:18.849+02:00This one wasn't too focused on the séance and ...This one wasn't too focused on the séance and when it was, it was used in a different way than I have seen before. I think you'll like it!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-71717168518270170782015-04-10T13:48:09.896+02:002015-04-10T13:48:09.896+02:00This books sounds like an epic read. I'm looki...This books sounds like an epic read. I'm looking forward to reading it. I don't care much about books with seance involved, but it sounds like the way this one is written may possibly be a different take on it.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759767786534909332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-83614047839774605292015-04-10T07:06:44.900+02:002015-04-10T07:06:44.900+02:00Thanks for stopping by Jess :)Thanks for stopping by Jess :)Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-12955892221432564552015-04-10T04:46:20.911+02:002015-04-10T04:46:20.911+02:00I haven't heard of this one before. it sounds ...I haven't heard of this one before. it sounds interesting overall. I really like the cover! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-3387968692092904432015-04-10T03:36:40.904+02:002015-04-10T03:36:40.904+02:00xD Ahaha but yes, it's very true.xD Ahaha but yes, it's very true.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-24190856650530745192015-04-10T03:32:32.583+02:002015-04-10T03:32:32.583+02:00The repetition was annoying but sparse, and quickl...The repetition was annoying but sparse, and quickly died down. And I understand about sad endings - they are not for everyone!Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-50870479468429907862015-04-10T02:43:48.506+02:002015-04-10T02:43:48.506+02:00I think I will pass this one :P I just can't s...I think I will pass this one :P I just can't stand repetition or sad endings... I can tolerate them when necessary haha but prefer to avoid them! Super review though!!Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00239617000942734999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-63812940752328269812015-04-09T21:16:45.312+02:002015-04-09T21:16:45.312+02:00I like that quote so much. My, my do I need to qui...I like that quote so much. My, my do I need to quit my job soon. :PLux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-25583869389031184622015-04-09T17:37:06.942+02:002015-04-09T17:37:06.942+02:00It was my pleasure to read it for you and enjoyed ...It was my pleasure to read it for you and enjoyed it a lot! Thanks <3Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-30688019939474871492015-04-09T17:36:32.199+02:002015-04-09T17:36:32.199+02:00Oh wow, we must be reading similar books! Can'...Oh wow, we must be reading similar books! Can't wait to see what your review coming up.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-55671452573894601042015-04-09T17:33:08.761+02:002015-04-09T17:33:08.761+02:00Thanks Aditi! I appreciate you always reading my r...Thanks Aditi! I appreciate you always reading my reviews <3Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-66212481800494690192015-04-09T17:32:11.142+02:002015-04-09T17:32:11.142+02:00I do as well! Yes, slow reads do bother me a bit,...I do as well! Yes, slow reads do bother me a bit, but this one was worth waiting out for.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-45403766015098913162015-04-09T17:29:37.183+02:002015-04-09T17:29:37.183+02:00I haven't read The Pretty App yet, but it does...I haven't read The Pretty App yet, but it does seem like it now that I think about it! Delia's story was my favourite part of the whole novel. I hope you will let me know what you think of it.Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-8475684792205241872015-04-09T16:47:08.670+02:002015-04-09T16:47:08.670+02:00Thanks for sharing info about Years & an Ocean...Thanks for sharing info about Years & an Ocean. And thanks for reading it too. I hope your blog followers will enjoy it!Candahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987919576246533123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-61789393448333026152015-04-09T15:16:33.657+02:002015-04-09T15:16:33.657+02:00Hi Olivia - How funny that I'm also currently ...Hi Olivia - How funny that I'm also currently reading a story about a medium and a séance. The book is a mystery, of course. It's Medium Dead by Paula Paul.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14933210603732214226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-74937343083688998362015-04-09T14:50:23.320+02:002015-04-09T14:50:23.320+02:00From the book cover to the synopsis, the book soun...From the book cover to the synopsis, the book sounds really intriguing and nice. Very well-written review Olivia! :-)Aditi Sahahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387119237472307130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-4975232626346697862015-04-09T12:19:39.905+02:002015-04-09T12:19:39.905+02:00I like the image on the cover. It sounds interesti...I like the image on the cover. It sounds interesting. I do find it a little annoying when a book takes so long to pick up though.Chantellehttps://ohthestoriesyoullknow.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964812786330789100.post-27422576008704768602015-04-09T09:37:17.349+02:002015-04-09T09:37:17.349+02:00The cover is very pretty, is it just me or does it...The cover is very pretty, is it just me or does it remind me of The Pretty App? I think I might really like Delia as well, her story sounds quite intriguing actually - I might give this a go sometime soon, glad you enjoyed it overall<3 Your review is amazing as always.<br /><3 Benish | <a href="http://feministreflections.com/" rel="nofollow">Feminist Reflections</a>Beenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17718861012681693010noreply@blogger.com