tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post8246585357782742342..comments2024-03-28T07:07:50.059-05:00Comments on ***The Starry-Eyed Revue***: Review: Sempre by J.M. Darhowerstarryeyedjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-76617560876156658902014-02-11T13:39:05.662-06:002014-02-11T13:39:05.662-06:00Huh. I've never even heard of this one. It doe...Huh. I've never even heard of this one. It doesn't sound like something I would normally pick up, either, but I'll have to keep my eyes out. I love that the author doesn't fall for tropes you might expect when looking at a crime family, but instead keeps them realistic to how actual families behave. Great review!Natalie @Natflix&Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738039522965794238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-26795904166078557152014-02-10T12:53:11.979-06:002014-02-10T12:53:11.979-06:00I'm so so thrilled that you ended up enjoying ...I'm so so thrilled that you ended up enjoying this one, Jen! I'm with Sara in LOVING this story. I've read it several times in fact, and it holds a special place in my heart. I love the complexity of the characters and situations, and the way it highlights the realities of human trafficking. The love story melts me every time, andI ALWAYS hate Dr. DeMarco, only to learn to understand him by the end. I also agree that it has a new adult, or at least a mature YA feel. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-22804839960879791402014-02-08T23:51:43.961-06:002014-02-08T23:51:43.961-06:00I skimmed because I'll be reviewing this one t...I skimmed because I'll be reviewing this one too. Glad you liked it even though it gets into some intense stuff.Sophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-52112534872052548972014-02-08T15:09:33.001-06:002014-02-08T15:09:33.001-06:00AHHHHHHHH! I've been waiting for this review!!...AHHHHHHHH! I've been waiting for this review!! I'm so very glad you gave this book a chance and enjoyed it!<br /><br />The sequel takes a bit of a departure from the romance and focuses on character growth. I hope you get to read it someday and love it too!Sara @ Forever 17 Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472364638348056306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-20374603372720844702014-02-08T14:42:46.657-06:002014-02-08T14:42:46.657-06:00Wow. This story sounds powerful; I'm definitel...Wow. This story sounds powerful; I'm definitely curious after reading your thoughtful review, Jen. But I'd have to be mentally prepared before going into a story like this. Then again, how could anyone be prepared for a topic as heavy as human trafficking? Still, this story deserves to be read, because as you put it, human trafficking is still a current issue. If we stop exposing it for what it is, then we're just condoning the exploitation. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!<br /><br />Marlene @ <a href="http://www.flyleafreview.com" rel="nofollow">The Flyleaf Review</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274355208601978550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-71879645863601519392014-02-08T09:01:07.908-06:002014-02-08T09:01:07.908-06:00I've had several friends try to push this on m...I've had several friends try to push this on me but I'm not into the trafficking aspect. I loved your review though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997866115949705542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2773985780576975329.post-77075906650308026162014-02-08T06:08:41.582-06:002014-02-08T06:08:41.582-06:00I've been eyeing this one since it went on sal...I've been eyeing this one since it went on sale, but I just wasn't sure. If you say it's good, Jen, well...just bought it. :) Thanks for the great review - glad you enjoyed! Ginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260731851289578807noreply@blogger.com