tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post249849745162010162..comments2024-03-29T04:41:10.099-05:00Comments on ***The Starry-Eyed Revue***: Review: Something Real by Heather Demetriosstarryeyedjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-75721429096304437762014-03-02T04:00:10.220-06:002014-03-02T04:00:10.220-06:00Oh my. I've heard about this book only once an...Oh my. I've heard about this book only once and I just added it to my to-read on GR because the blurb sounds great. And then I read your review and it's like WOAH, I HAVE TO GET THIS BOOK AND READ IT NOW. Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477335401756928813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-75824584529998494562014-03-01T19:58:22.565-06:002014-03-01T19:58:22.565-06:00This is another one that is just waiting for me to...This is another one that is just waiting for me to read. I'm so glad you loved it and I hope I do too! :)Tressa @ Wishful Endingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526748955941114672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-11056357276398417932014-02-25T19:59:56.894-06:002014-02-25T19:59:56.894-06:00I feel like I've accomplished something now. :...I feel like I've accomplished something now. :D Glad you loved it as much as me! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307895303115762938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-91348436430501134402014-02-25T16:46:22.164-06:002014-02-25T16:46:22.164-06:00First, I have to say that I'm pretty tickled t...First, I have to say that I'm pretty tickled that you went from despising contemporaries to loving them. I was a contemp-only gal until blogging and then in 2013, it felt like I was anti-contemporary for the most part (or at least, they didn't give me the same enthusiasm as fantasy). Now, they're my go-tos again, especially when I'm in a funk (I'm succumbing into temptation and rereading *gasp* Fangirl). <br /><br />Now. This book. I'm supposed to get my copy soon (thank you, YA Book Exchange) and I cannot wait! All those fantabulous emotions and characters emitting them and I LOVE OFF-HANDED HUMOR. It's one of the best things along with swooning. *sighs happily* I can't wait!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-38602143195314079732014-02-25T10:09:51.200-06:002014-02-25T10:09:51.200-06:00Same here. But I much prefer going on ad nauseam b...Same here. But I much prefer going on ad nauseam because I actually enjoyed the book, not because I loathed it. :) I hope you enjoy this novel as much as I did!starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-83500206347485299762014-02-25T08:54:16.503-06:002014-02-25T08:54:16.503-06:00Great to hear this is a 5 star review for you. Usu...Great to hear this is a 5 star review for you. Usually for me, longer reviews than anticipated means I either hated or totally loved it, so glad to see it on the loved side! I just love the cover and the book sounds so adorable, I'm glad it lives up! Definitely can't wait to get my hands on it. Lovely Review Jen!Cyn @ Bookmunchieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10642525127604626986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-44714221542666659992014-02-25T08:41:33.960-06:002014-02-25T08:41:33.960-06:00Yay! I'm glad that came through loud and clear...Yay! I'm glad that came through loud and clear in my review. :) I'd had it on my shelf for awhile before another fangirly review made me give it a try.starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-63460714939553063082014-02-25T08:40:05.784-06:002014-02-25T08:40:05.784-06:00There are a lot of different kinds of relationship...There are a lot of different kinds of relationships in this book, Sara, so if that's what you're in the mood for, I definitely suggest Something Real. I'm serious...I felt every emotion under the sun while reading this book.starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-76249126045000567432014-02-25T08:38:31.532-06:002014-02-25T08:38:31.532-06:00And I can't wait for you to read this, Heather...And I can't wait for you to read this, Heather! I just know you're going to love it. The story focuses more on two of the older sibs, so yeah, I don't think it's comparable to Cheaper By the Dozen in that sense, either. But I definitely felt like throttling a few of the characters. Not a single one of the parental units was worth a damn, and it made my heart sick for all of the kids involved.<br /><br />Can't wait to discuss this with you! I'm finishing up A Mad, Wicked Folly today so I can send it back with Something Real. :Dstarryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-89125207683504745072014-02-25T00:08:46.906-06:002014-02-25T00:08:46.906-06:00Good gravy! My emotions were touched and that was...Good gravy! My emotions were touched and that was just from reading your review. I've seen the cover before, but didn't get curious enough to see what it was about. Now I want to read it. Thanks!Sophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-60963400996247882382014-02-24T18:25:04.402-06:002014-02-24T18:25:04.402-06:00I've been in the mood for more contemporaries ...I've been in the mood for more contemporaries lately too. I think they are easier to read and sometimes focus on relationships of all kind and that's what I need sometimes. I wasn't at all interested in this one before but I think I may need to check it out now!Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-45495145258024054402014-02-24T16:18:19.840-06:002014-02-24T16:18:19.840-06:00I like this review even more the second time readi...I like this review even more the second time reading it! We spoke earlier about how I'm not a fan of reality TV at all, but your review has totally convinced me about reading this! I did enjoy Reality Boy-- but like Jen said above-- it's pretty dark and this seems a bit more my speed. There were characters in RB I wanted to THROTTLE-- so I totally, totally understand how you can feel so enraged about the ones in this book too! And it does sound a bit like the family from Cheaper By the Dozen (only not near as charming!) <br /><br />Great, heartfelt review, Jen! Can't wait to try this and compare notes:))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026974627724672435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-69455851224635337712014-02-24T15:39:06.403-06:002014-02-24T15:39:06.403-06:00Okay, you'll have to refresh my memory. I'...Okay, you'll have to refresh my memory. I'm completely drawing a blank on which ones we've disagreed on. :P I actually haven't read Reality Boy, but I've had a lot of recs for it since this review went live, so I'm thinking I'll have to pick it up soon.starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-75441611462216000672014-02-24T15:38:08.139-06:002014-02-24T15:38:08.139-06:00I think you'll enjoy getting angry over this o...I think you'll enjoy getting angry over this one, too. Those shows kill me...no child should be subjected to that. Don't worry, you'll get your chance to read this soon. =)starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-73344393093112293872014-02-24T15:36:47.690-06:002014-02-24T15:36:47.690-06:00Don't sound so shocked, Lisa! I kind of love c...Don't sound so shocked, Lisa! I kind of love contemporary these days. I can't seem to get enough of it. ;)starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-10972075115219476452014-02-24T15:36:04.414-06:002014-02-24T15:36:04.414-06:00Well, I knew YOU'D love my review after your g...Well, I knew YOU'D love my review after your glowing praise for this book. :) I've had it on my shelf for a bit, but it was actually your flailing over it that made me finally pick it up. So worth it!starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-18165402910248890752014-02-24T15:34:54.602-06:002014-02-24T15:34:54.602-06:00I have actually never watched that movie all the w...I have actually never watched that movie all the way through, but the large family aspect is definitely similar, except that most of the kids in this family are adopted. And this is definitely not a fluffy read...I think the ill-treatment of the older children in the family caused more anger in me than anything else. I haven't heard/seen much hype for this book myself, but I hope to help generate some buzz for it. It was such a refreshing read, so genuine and full of emotion.starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-71507728077204034962014-02-24T15:32:35.313-06:002014-02-24T15:32:35.313-06:00Same here...I don't like reality TV at all, bu...Same here...I don't like reality TV at all, but I think this book is more for the person who *doesn't* enjoy it. I like reality TV even less now that I've read this story because I suspect there's a lot of truth in the lies and manipulation presented in the book.starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-31197968736192124432014-02-24T15:15:18.953-06:002014-02-24T15:15:18.953-06:00Often you and I disagree on contemporaries but I&#...Often you and I disagree on contemporaries but I'd still like to give this one a try. It sounds like a lighter version of Reality Boy....<br />Thanks so much for stopping by! <a href="http://jenryland.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Jen @ YA Romantics</a><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-60263338950008350832014-02-24T09:26:52.166-06:002014-02-24T09:26:52.166-06:00I love that you love contemporary now. <3 It ma...I love that you love contemporary now. <3 It make my heart super happy. :) <br /><br />I was hoping this book would go in the more serious/realistic direction. I do love reality tv, but only some. Show's like Survivor, Hells kitchen sometimes. Really Survivor is the only one I really love. But that does not involve children. I guess I'm a selective fan of reality tv.<br /><br />The shows following the families, and focusing on the kids. Like toddlers in tiaras and Dance mom. OH and John and Kate plus eight, no thank you. Not that I haven't watched some of them, but I've sat in horror staring at the screen. Brian and I always comment about how these parents can do this to their kids? really? So I think I'll enjoy getting angry reading this one. lol<br /><br />I really want to read this one, and I was telling the truth in my tweet, I want to read it even more now that I've read this review. <br />Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860029277147120060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-73360281748684896002014-02-24T07:58:40.115-06:002014-02-24T07:58:40.115-06:00Wait... a 5-star rating for a contemporary from Je...Wait... a 5-star rating for a contemporary from Jen?! I'm so excited about this fact!!! :D That means I WILL be reading this one. Definitely. You know how I adore my contemps... but the fact that you LOVED this one is definitely enough to convince me. Yayy!!! I love when you love contemps. :)Lisa @ Lost in Literaturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00455487013837461160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-20011862349488043642014-02-24T07:48:55.874-06:002014-02-24T07:48:55.874-06:00Yes yes yes. I had all the same thoughts as you! L...Yes yes yes. I had all the same thoughts as you! Love Benny and Patrick to pieces. I've already read my favorite parts 3-4 times now. :P Great review! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307895303115762938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-88763541790223040112014-02-24T03:53:05.389-06:002014-02-24T03:53:05.389-06:00I WANT IT. It sounds like Cheaper By the Dozen? (W...I WANT IT. It sounds like Cheaper By the Dozen? (Which was hilariously laugh out loud, so the only thing I'm dubious about is that this isn't funnier. Pity.) Contemporary is pretty much my go-to now as well. There's only so much heavy sci-fi one can take before they need some fluff. Not that this sounds fluffy..eeep! I really want to read this. Why haven't I heard of it until now??!!CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-50943041999969684422014-02-24T03:49:40.222-06:002014-02-24T03:49:40.222-06:00Wow, Jen! I wasn't all that interested in this...Wow, Jen! I wasn't all that interested in this book because the subject matter just seemed like it could go in all kinds of directions I didn't care for, but it sounds like this book was filled with a ton of great stuff. Any story that sparks that much emotion (and 5 stars!) has to be worth a look, so thanks for the review. I may have to pick this up sometime.<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2014/02/hooksrevengereveal.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.com