tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post7652661385391257210..comments2023-10-29T10:42:52.369-04:00Comments on Love is not a triangle: Free to Fall by Lauren MillerLauren @ Love is not a trianglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-83307241923789591152014-08-06T18:38:56.897-04:002014-08-06T18:38:56.897-04:00So I did not actually love Miller's Parallel. ...So I did not actually love Miller's Parallel. I think I'm one of the few who didn't. But from what I've heard about Free to Fall so far, I think I may end up enjoying this one much more.<br />The emphasis on corporations controlling people's minds kind of reminds me of both Infinite Jest and the Legend trilogy - though obviously they do very different things with that premise than this one does. But, still, it really is a fascinating concept worth exploring, and I'm glad to hear you thought it was well done in this novel, Lauren!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-67780000405283616992014-07-30T17:19:45.827-04:002014-07-30T17:19:45.827-04:00I only skimmed this because I've yet to post m...I only skimmed this because I've yet to post my review, but it looks like we had the same reaction to this book. I didn't expect to like it, but it made my overall 2014 favorites list, too! A really pleasant surprise. It makes me want to give her first book a second chance.<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2014/07/silvershadows.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-46960368438335599182014-07-22T14:16:43.130-04:002014-07-22T14:16:43.130-04:00Okay, so it sounds like I need to unshelve my copy...Okay, so it sounds like I need to unshelve my copy and make time for it pronto. Seems like this book is getting tons of attention recently and I'm missing out on a really thought-provoking story, plus a sweet romance, to boot. I'm sold.starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-36014156912592596312014-07-22T09:48:57.368-04:002014-07-22T09:48:57.368-04:00Well consider me sold on this one Lauren! I love w...Well consider me sold on this one Lauren! I love when a book I really had no plans to pick up absolutely blows me away, that's happened to me a couple times this year and there's nothing better:) I'm so in the mood for an adorable romance with absolutely no love triangle, and an exciting thrilling just makes it all the better. CANNOT WAIT to read this:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-50964365690016312622014-07-21T23:36:23.555-04:002014-07-21T23:36:23.555-04:00I never gave this book a second glance. I saw the ...I never gave this book a second glance. I saw the cover and thought, "meh." I didn't take the time to read the synopsis; I thought the premise wouldn't grab me, because the cover didn't. But now, I'm feeling foolish. Evidently, there's a great plot at work here -- with substance and relevance; and the strong leads and their sweet romance make this book worthwhile too! I'm excited to give this one a try. Thanks for bringing <i>Free to Fall</i> to my attention, Lauren! Lovely, review!<br /><br />Marlene @ <a href="http://www.flyleafreview.com" rel="nofollow">The Flyleaf Review</a><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274355208601978550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-33753910647474350542014-07-21T20:04:53.580-04:002014-07-21T20:04:53.580-04:00I definitely didn't love this one as much as y...I definitely didn't love this one as much as you did, Lauren, but it certainly is such a thought-provoking and creative example of the places YA dystopian can reach when it breaks apart from the all-too-typical mold. (BTW, my former librarian sent me an electronic copy of SHIMMER and I'm nearly done! Will send you an email either later today or early tomorrow!)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-731255184048849802014-07-21T16:02:44.434-04:002014-07-21T16:02:44.434-04:00Lovely and angst free romance? Now that sounds goo...Lovely and angst free romance? Now that sounds good, lol :D But I'm still not sure if this is a book for me :p Sigh. But I am glad that you loved it so much :D Amazing review sweetie. <3 And yay for no love triangle :)Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-60960773076108472014-07-21T13:44:57.626-04:002014-07-21T13:44:57.626-04:00Yeah, that's not a great blurb. This book wasn...Yeah, that's not a great blurb. This book wasn't even on my radar until I read your review but now I think I might have to track it down at my library so I can see what the fuss is all about!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-85906130027335095202014-07-21T12:48:46.158-04:002014-07-21T12:48:46.158-04:00One of your favorite romances of the year? GAHHH. ...One of your favorite romances of the year? GAHHH. Nick and Danielle obviously loved this one too so hard and now you? I shall devour this book happily, may I say. North sounds just like my kind of love interest and Rory sounds lovely. Also, it has mystery? I wasn't aware. I love the premise of this and the thought behind it. Cannot wait to dive in :)Siirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265532869057616598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-2118592198861239572014-07-21T12:15:00.257-04:002014-07-21T12:15:00.257-04:00Very happy you ended up loving this, Lauren! I fig...Very happy you ended up loving this, Lauren! I figured you'd really appreciate the romance, with it's low angst and no second half drama. It's a very relatable story, and I'm glad that Rory was also an easy MC to root for (I was nervous she'd be *too* obsessed with Lux and I wouldn't be able to connect with her). Great review as always, love!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307895303115762938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-10608243524170265492014-07-21T11:31:46.306-04:002014-07-21T11:31:46.306-04:00I love this premise! I haven't read anything b...I love this premise! I haven't read anything by Lauren Miller yet, but I like the societal commentary. And now I want to read about the amazing romance and learn all about the world. I haven't heard much about Free to Fall before, but now it sounds like my type. Thanks for the review!<br /><br />-P.E. @ The Sirenic CodexAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045558423044874125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-27189516384526979152014-07-21T10:07:42.865-04:002014-07-21T10:07:42.865-04:00I agree, I really liked this book too. I enjoyed ...I agree, I really liked this book too. I enjoyed the mystery aspect of it, the romance, and the social commentary as far as relying on technology. Definitely made me think! Have you read The Circle? It's not that great a book, but it gives you so much to think about as far as our society, social media, etc. Our book club had an amazing discussion! Great review, glad you liked this one! ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-14789722620864628342014-07-21T09:43:26.891-04:002014-07-21T09:43:26.891-04:00I get so super excited when I see some reading thi...I get so super excited when I see some reading this and loving it. I was such a huge fan of Lauren Miller's first book Parallel that I was so scared to read this one, but I honestly think I loved it even more. It was so relatable and something you could actually see happening some day even though it was a touch more advanced than where the world is now. And I love Rory and North. Great characters to tell this one. So happy you enjoyed it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-29945896562452960832014-07-21T05:44:39.806-04:002014-07-21T05:44:39.806-04:00Thanks for recommending this book, Lauren! I compl...Thanks for recommending this book, Lauren! I completely passed it by as well because it didn't seem like something I would enjoy. I really ending up enjoying it. Especially with all those twists, turns, conspiracies and enemies. I can't say I foresaw many of the events, which was great because it kept me on the edge. I liked Rory and North's relationship, but I did think it wasn't as completely developed as it could have been. I'm not complaining though because the author did a good job with the plot. <br />Great review, Lauren! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com