en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/2289878 Comments by Caroline_E http://goodgollymisshollybooks.blogspot.com/2011/02/arc-tour-how-i-stole-johnny-depps-alien.html#IDComment129743610 That one sounds hilarious. I'd definitely be interested. :) Caroline CA Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:41:37 +0000 http://goodgollymisshollybooks.blogspot.com/2011/02/arc-tour-how-i-stole-johnny-depps-alien.html#IDComment129743610 http://goodgollymisshollybooks.blogspot.com/2010/10/arc-tour-you-killed-wesley-payne.html#IDComment123567447 Definitely intriguing. Sign me up if you've got room. :) Caroline, CA Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:28:16 +0000 http://goodgollymisshollybooks.blogspot.com/2010/10/arc-tour-you-killed-wesley-payne.html#IDComment123567447 http://goodgollymisshollybooks.blogspot.com/2011/01/arc-tour-will-work-for-prom-dress.html#IDComment123087429 Sounds good. Caroline (CA) Sun, 23 Jan 2011 01:52:02 +0000 http://goodgollymisshollybooks.blogspot.com/2011/01/arc-tour-will-work-for-prom-dress.html#IDComment123087429 http://www.bookcouture.com/2011/01/review-across-universe-by-beth-revis.html#IDComment122914375 I do think this novel could have worked without the romance; however, I liked the way Elder's infatuation with Amy affected the story and his own major decisions. I think it added a little bit of a twist to an otherwise slightly predictable mystery. I loved Across the Universe, too, though. In regards to your question, I think romance is kind of key for most YA novels, since romance is so huge in real-life for teens, but I think a YA novel can be just as good, if not better, without any romance at all. Oh! About Ren. I had a few complaints about him: 1. He often acted like Calla was something to be claimed, not a person who had emotions and might, in fact, not be in love with him. 2. He was hot and cold with Calla from the start. If she wants a little space, he completely ignores her. If she's into him, he's all over her instantly. 3. He uses her to make Shay angry. Even ignoring the fact that I liked Shay better in general, Calla shouldn't be a pawn in a competition for who's manlier. All that being said, I've got no problem with the love triangle; it makes for an interesting (and hot) story line, lol. DFTBA, Caroline (: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:11:05 +0000 http://www.bookcouture.com/2011/01/review-across-universe-by-beth-revis.html#IDComment122914375 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/follow-friday-9-blog-hop-10.html#IDComment122898001 Woot! Nerdfighters ftw! And I'm sure you'll love any John Green books you pick up- they're all great in my opinion. :) Thanks! I'm still in shock. Oh! I'm so team Jace too! Gotta go with team Ky for Matched, even though Xander seemed sweet and all. DFTBA, Caroline Sat, 22 Jan 2011 02:08:15 +0000 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/follow-friday-9-blog-hop-10.html#IDComment122898001 http://inthegoodbooks.blogspot.com/2011/01/waiting-on-wednesday-8.html#IDComment122191517 I had this one as my WoW a couple of weeks ago. I loved Going Bovine too. :) Can't wait for May! Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:00:14 +0000 http://inthegoodbooks.blogspot.com/2011/01/waiting-on-wednesday-8.html#IDComment122191517 http://abookfulofthoughts.blogspot.com/2011/01/300-followers-giveaway-lets-fly-away.html#IDComment121961173 Congrats on reaching 300 followers! How exciting. :) Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:18:35 +0000 http://abookfulofthoughts.blogspot.com/2011/01/300-followers-giveaway-lets-fly-away.html#IDComment121961173 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/unearthly-by-cynthia-hand.html#IDComment121433854 Oh, go get it! You can't mess with almost-fate! :) Sat, 15 Jan 2011 04:20:27 +0000 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/unearthly-by-cynthia-hand.html#IDComment121433854 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121386177 Haha, I have a 3 year old brother - I definitely know the similarities. :) Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:16:54 +0000 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121386177 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121386075 Thanks for stopping by. Hope you have a great, bookish weekend too. :) Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:16:19 +0000 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121386075 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121385890 I don't think I've ever actually not named a pet after someone, hah. Dexter is amazing, isn't it? :D Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:15:35 +0000 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121385890 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121383465 He was named after the TV show, lol. :) Yeah, I love animals. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:02:23 +0000 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121383465 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121381373 Thanks! I love dogs; they're just so full of energy. Thanks for following. :) Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:51:05 +0000 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121381373 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121381226 Cool! :) Thanks for stopping by. I'll check out your blog first chance I get. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:49:56 +0000 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121381226 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121380977 Thanks! & definitely will do. :) Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:48:00 +0000 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121380977 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121380930 Thanks for stopping by & following. :) Have a great weekend too! Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:47:41 +0000 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121380930 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121380716 That's Paul. He's the oldest and the only one that didn't run away from the camera, lol. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:46:14 +0000 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121380716 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121380634 lol. They're really all of my family's, but I'm the only real animal person in the house. :) Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:45:40 +0000 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121380634 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121380497 Thanks for stopping by! Ha, I'm sure there aren't many other dogs that have that name. :) Have a great weekend! Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:44:34 +0000 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121380497 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121380274 200!! Aaah!! :) Haha, thanks! Hope you have a nice weekend too! Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:42:48 +0000 http://wordsandwhisperings.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-hop-9-follow-friday-8.html#IDComment121380274