tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post4895298888029896995..comments2023-11-03T01:13:30.585-07:00Comments on Some Like It Paranormal: Blog Tour ~ Uses For Boys by Erica Lorraine Scheidt Guest Post, Review + Giveaway!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702366874779315384noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-31531075445079072482013-01-24T20:13:21.362-08:002013-01-24T20:13:21.362-08:00I agree that the cover was beautiful, but unfortun...I agree that the cover was beautiful, but unfortunately I wasn't a very big fan of the story.<br />I'm glad you enjoyed it!Meihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336328429642935478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-63058943447394819532013-01-24T07:05:19.806-08:002013-01-24T07:05:19.806-08:00This is actually the first time I've read a 4 ...This is actually the first time I've read a 4 star review for the book... Not that I've read many, but this is the third so far... The first two gave 2 stars... As far as I can remember, they said they were disturbed with the book and I understand that because of the actions of the main character... If I ever had the chance to read this book, I hope I will like it...<br /><br />Thanks!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003590953037862742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-33658101310894173262013-01-15T20:03:45.531-08:002013-01-15T20:03:45.531-08:00This sounds just like my kind of book, even if it ...This sounds just like my kind of book, even if it has depressing tendencies, it almost sounds like something Ellen Hopkins would write. I'm really glad that even through it was different from what you were expecting that you enjoyed it! I remember way back when it was featured in your WOW :)<br /><br />And great guest posts, you found a great topic!<br />Jude Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07785004823996156359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-56633947375661703302013-01-14T16:47:42.731-08:002013-01-14T16:47:42.731-08:00I think the cover is gorgeous and it led me to pic...I think the cover is gorgeous and it led me to pick up this book but I was disappointed in the book ultimately because of the difference in cover/content.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-45754365558098112472013-01-14T14:20:40.889-08:002013-01-14T14:20:40.889-08:00Yay, glad you liked this one too. Yeah, the cover ...Yay, glad you liked this one too. Yeah, the cover does put off a romantic vibe, but after reading it, it kind of fits. I love how the boy seems kind of closed off and the way she's holding his arms while they kiss. But without reading it first, it's hard to pick-up on that stuff, so people take it as a sweet, romantic pose. LoveOfBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08391586235553306506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-82891780169602463372013-01-14T13:47:10.306-08:002013-01-14T13:47:10.306-08:00Great review! I'd love to read this!! I heard ...Great review! I'd love to read this!! I heard really good things about this on Goodreads from my friends, even though some parts were a little misleading... I still want to read it though! :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17781254428631964377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-75898894932729441992013-01-14T13:28:07.808-08:002013-01-14T13:28:07.808-08:00I have had my eye on this book for a while. Nice p...I have had my eye on this book for a while. Nice post!Wordsmith Publicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00897614941710495406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-26447740266487323062013-01-14T12:08:45.468-08:002013-01-14T12:08:45.468-08:00I love gritty contemporary and enjoyed this! The ...I love gritty contemporary and enjoyed this! The cover is lovely but I agree -- it doesn't quite match the story.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-27327923639920834132013-01-14T11:21:56.007-08:002013-01-14T11:21:56.007-08:00Love that quote, it’s so sad. I’m glad I read you...Love that quote, it’s so sad. I’m glad I read your warning on Goodreads that this was NOT a love story. I think most people are expecting that and might be disappointed. <br />This book was very sad. Anna was so broken and lonely and desperate for attention. When it came to guys, she was like a robot though. Just going through the motions. This made is sadder for me. I still ended up liking this one though but the cover is misleading.<br />The sex scenes were so awkward to read because it was so mechanical, no romance at all which added to the feel of the story.<br />Nereyda @Nick and Nereydas Infinite Booklisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05068688280866239189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-31989310799038520022013-01-14T11:18:38.156-08:002013-01-14T11:18:38.156-08:00I haven't read this yet and the cover is beaut...I haven't read this yet and the cover is beautiful....its one of the reasons why this book is on my to read list. I'm glad you enjoyed it and I can't wait to try it. Thanks for the giveaway!vilmaryshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192877352448962385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-36897516336637401182013-01-14T10:51:05.068-08:002013-01-14T10:51:05.068-08:00I'm glad that you pointed out the cover thing....I'm glad that you pointed out the cover thing. I could already tell by the synopsis it wouldn't be fun and romantic, but I know that not everyone reads them. Unfortunately I couldn't get into the book. The writing style wasn't working for me. It does sound like a fantastic story, but I couldn't get into it. Great review as always!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669564557768319285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-45490114383814398612013-01-14T10:01:27.234-08:002013-01-14T10:01:27.234-08:00I agree, I looked at the cover when everyone was g...I agree, I looked at the cover when everyone was getting their copies and thought it was going to be a sweet romantic story, but then I started reading the reviews last week and found that this is gritty, raw and difficult. I know it is striking a chord with everyone and a lot of people aren't loving it. I think it must have an important message and I would like to check it out! Best of luck to Erica with her next book. Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-71935248399020264152013-01-14T09:37:23.258-08:002013-01-14T09:37:23.258-08:00An honest to goodness YA that portrays life in a r...An honest to goodness YA that portrays life in a realistic gritty manner without simpering and sugarcoating how hard it is to be a teenage girl, I have to get my hands on this as it brings back soooo many memories of friends from school too many years ago to count that had similar lives to Anna's and the same issues with their self worth was appeased by being "easy" with the boys. Maybe if someone had written something like this back then they would have understood that they were not alone and not going about solving their loneliness in the right manner either.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181111718630957098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-11649747676168235202013-01-14T09:36:05.830-08:002013-01-14T09:36:05.830-08:00I'm not sure if this is something I would go f...I'm not sure if this is something I would go for, but I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it. It sounds like the authors tackled the problems pretty well for you. Great review, Jennifer! Also, I have to agree, that cover is stunning...Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-87781602138279281152013-01-14T08:55:11.188-08:002013-01-14T08:55:11.188-08:00Great review, I struggled with this one even thoug...Great review, I struggled with this one even though I thought it was brilliantly done, the cover is wrong and I wish it had been labeled new adult.Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-62812871213933592832013-01-14T08:29:00.891-08:002013-01-14T08:29:00.891-08:00I agree about the cover, love it but doesnt match ...I agree about the cover, love it but doesnt match the messy and dark story inside. <br />Happy reading, <br />Brandi from <a href="http://blkosiner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Blkosiner’s Book Blog</a><br />brandileigh2003https://www.blogger.com/profile/01669251993917961293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-42823512513780945592013-01-14T06:36:20.365-08:002013-01-14T06:36:20.365-08:00Every review I've read for this, convinces me ...Every review I've read for this, convinces me more and more that I need to read Uses For Boys. I love a tough YA book, so much. I'm glad you liked this and found it to be realistic. Great review! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-11263873414972143432013-01-14T05:44:46.165-08:002013-01-14T05:44:46.165-08:00I know we have already talked about this one befor...I know we have already talked about this one before, but I am glad you were able to enjoy it. I did think it was really well written. My wish is that the cover was not so misleading. I know covers often don't match, but this hints at a sweet romance. I would have preferred something with just 'Anna' on the cover. Not that the author has any control over that, but alas. lolSara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773181037435126147.post-23644956398250718212013-01-14T05:38:40.176-08:002013-01-14T05:38:40.176-08:00This is definitely going around the blogsphere lat...This is definitely going around the blogsphere lately. This is a great review. I am glad you enjoyed this one more than I did.<br /><br />I think if I hadn't been expecting more of a cutesy love story and instead something a little more raw and gritty and brutally honest I would have enjoyed this one more.Kindlemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084577342034704304noreply@blogger.com