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There are two monsters in this story. One of them is me.
Ask anyone in Winship, Maine, and they’ll tell you the summer camp Quinn’s family owns is a magical place. Paper wishes hang from the ceiling. Blueberries grow in the dead of winter. According to local legend, a sea monster even lurks off the coast. Mostly, there’s just a feeling that something extraordinary could ...more
Ask anyone in Winship, Maine, and they’ll tell you the summer camp Quinn’s family owns is a magical place. Paper wishes hang from the ceiling. Blueberries grow in the dead of winter. According to local legend, a sea monster even lurks off the coast. Mostly, there’s just a feeling that something extraordinary could ...more
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This was soooooooooo good. I loved the writing and the characters and the setting SO MUCH. I just finished it but I already want to re-read it???
Such a heartbreaking and beautiful book. I read this book in less than 24 hours and pretty much weeper the entire time, but it was exactly what I needed. Definitely my favourite book I’ve read so far this year, and one of my new favourite books of all time. Already looking forward to rereading it. If you like hard hitting contemporaries, please do yourself a favour and pick this one up when it releases this summer.
Oct 07, 2019
Cortney LaScola - The Bookworm Myrtle Beach
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
This book is exactly why I love YA so much... 5 stars!
Maybe I'm biased, but I quite liked it. Things in this book:
* A love quadrilateral
* Girls in STEM and sports
* A possible sea monster
* A girl building a boat with her Nana
* A summer camp in the winter
* Strong female friendship ...more
* A love quadrilateral
* Girls in STEM and sports
* A possible sea monster
* A girl building a boat with her Nana
* A summer camp in the winter
* Strong female friendship ...more
4.5 stars
“Scary things and amazing things coexist. The world is full of wildness and wonder. And a lot of it is good.”Wild Blue Wonder is a captivating story about family, forgiveness, and the pain of grief. Quinn is learning to live after the tragic loss of her best friend Dylan the summer before. Quinn blames herself for Dylan’s death and she’s begun to drift from her siblings, who are feeling the loss in their own way. But Quinn is determined to fix something and starts repairing the boat ...more
I was sent an ARC of this book by HCC Frenzy in exchange for an honest review
DNF
I unfortunately I did not enjoy this book very much. I have been trying to read it for almost the entire month of May but have felt such a huge disconnect. The writing was just okay and some lines in the book I just thought were kind of odd.
such as,
"Her voice has something in common with razor blades"
"They're like grief boobs or something"
There were some things I did appreciate about this book such as, ...more
DNF
I unfortunately I did not enjoy this book very much. I have been trying to read it for almost the entire month of May but have felt such a huge disconnect. The writing was just okay and some lines in the book I just thought were kind of odd.
such as,
"Her voice has something in common with razor blades"
"They're like grief boobs or something"
There were some things I did appreciate about this book such as, ...more
Jul 24, 2018
Renee Godding
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
magical-realism
4 stars
"In all camp stories, there are monsters.
In this one, there are two.
The seamonster.
And me.
Wild Blue Wonder was in my top 3 most anticipated YA-books to be released in 2018, and it didn’t disappoint.
If the entire book had been as good as the second half, it would have been a five star for sure. The first half however, left some to be desired for me. The break in enjoyment level was quite noticeable, and even visible in my readingspeed going through this book.
The first few chapters ...more
"In all camp stories, there are monsters.
In this one, there are two.
The seamonster.
And me.
Wild Blue Wonder was in my top 3 most anticipated YA-books to be released in 2018, and it didn’t disappoint.
If the entire book had been as good as the second half, it would have been a five star for sure. The first half however, left some to be desired for me. The break in enjoyment level was quite noticeable, and even visible in my readingspeed going through this book.
The first few chapters ...more
The main character is obsessed with marine biology, I'm already hooked. I just finished this beauty, WILD BLUE WONDER. I came for the STEM lady (the main character loves marine biology!) and stayed for the cryptids, Moira Fowley Doyle style family dynamics and summer love.
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Stunning and heart wrenching, Wild Blue Wonder is a beautifully written book. Right from the first chapter it is clear that Wild Blue Wonder is magical. Whether it springs from the legends that surround Quinn’s family campground complete with ancient forests and a lake monster or perhaps from the captivating writing style, everything about Wild Blue Wonder seems to glow.
Quinn Sawyer has always known her family’s campground, The Hundreds, was special. But recent events have shown her that even ...more
Quinn Sawyer has always known her family’s campground, The Hundreds, was special. But recent events have shown her that even ...more
3.5 stars
Normally I would have given a book like this 4 stars but I'm thinking it deserves a 3.5.
I was really looking forward to reading Wild Blue Wonder having read some very positive reviews about it and summer is my season for reading contemporaries but...I was a bit disappointed by this one. I think the main reason was the pace and plot of the story - I found the beginning section very engaging but then it petered out and became...a bit boring, if I'm being completely honest. I understand ...more
Normally I would have given a book like this 4 stars but I'm thinking it deserves a 3.5.
I was really looking forward to reading Wild Blue Wonder having read some very positive reviews about it and summer is my season for reading contemporaries but...I was a bit disappointed by this one. I think the main reason was the pace and plot of the story - I found the beginning section very engaging but then it petered out and became...a bit boring, if I'm being completely honest. I understand ...more
Jan 17, 2018
Cale Dietrich
marked it as to-read
AHHH I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS!!!!
Absolutely one of my favorite YAs ever.
May 17, 2018
Kristi Housman Confessions of a YA Reader
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
advanced-reader,
edelweiss
Wild Blue Wonder has such beautiful writing and it broke my heart at times.
The chapters alternate in time by a few months. The past (summer) is Quinn talking to her best friend, Dylan. She is sharing stories and how she fell in love with him. We also find out that both her older brother and younger sister are also in love with Dylan. He was such an important person in their lives.
The current chapters are Quinn dealing with her grief and guilt over Dylan's death. She and her family own a hippie ...more
The chapters alternate in time by a few months. The past (summer) is Quinn talking to her best friend, Dylan. She is sharing stories and how she fell in love with him. We also find out that both her older brother and younger sister are also in love with Dylan. He was such an important person in their lives.
The current chapters are Quinn dealing with her grief and guilt over Dylan's death. She and her family own a hippie ...more
“but as you know, in all camp stories, there are monsters.
in this one, there are two.
the sea monster.
and me.”
this book is devastatingly beautiful. it’s a novel that will haunt you, in the best and worst of ways. it’s a story worth taking the time to get to know. it will stay with you for many moons. it will make you laugh. it will make you cry. it will make you feel all the things. but after all of it, it will be worth your time.
quinn harbors so much guilt over what happened with her best ...more
in this one, there are two.
the sea monster.
and me.”
this book is devastatingly beautiful. it’s a novel that will haunt you, in the best and worst of ways. it’s a story worth taking the time to get to know. it will stay with you for many moons. it will make you laugh. it will make you cry. it will make you feel all the things. but after all of it, it will be worth your time.
quinn harbors so much guilt over what happened with her best ...more
The Hundreds — the summer camp run by Quinn’s family — is a magical place. Spread out across a ten-acre plot in Winship, Maine, The Hundreds is a place where blueberries grow in the deep of winter and a legendary sea monster roams just off the coast. A place where older brother, Reed, middle sibling, Quinn, and little sister, Fern, grow up as tight-knit as they come, sharing everything, including their best friend, Dylan.
Until one terrible event at the end of the summer changes it all.
Now, an ...more
Until one terrible event at the end of the summer changes it all.
Now, an ...more
Rating: 4.5 Stars
I went gaga for Sorosiak's debut, If Birds Fly Back. Because of all the love I had for her previous book, I had really high expectations for Wild Blue Wonder. Once again, Sorosiak produced a story, which left me drowning in my emotions.
Immediately, I knew something broke this family. Their pain and grief soaked the pages. Sorosiak didn't immediately reveal the entire story, but I knew all this suffering and the accompanying discord, stemmed from an accident involving Dylan. ...more
I went gaga for Sorosiak's debut, If Birds Fly Back. Because of all the love I had for her previous book, I had really high expectations for Wild Blue Wonder. Once again, Sorosiak produced a story, which left me drowning in my emotions.
Immediately, I knew something broke this family. Their pain and grief soaked the pages. Sorosiak didn't immediately reveal the entire story, but I knew all this suffering and the accompanying discord, stemmed from an accident involving Dylan. ...more
Jul 10, 2018
Jane (It'sJaneLindsey)
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2018-releases,
2018-read
4.5 stars. I think this book destroyed me, and I absolutely loved it.
oh boy. i need a hug.
*4.5 stars*
This review originally appeared on Novel Ink.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Content warnings: grief, death, drowning
I am having such good luck with these fabulist YA contemporaries coming out this summer. Wild Blue Wonder was a sweet, unexpected gem of a novel, complete with a summer camp setting, alternating timelines, lush writing, and touches of magic.
Wild Blue Wonder alternates ...more
This review originally appeared on Novel Ink.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Content warnings: grief, death, drowning
I am having such good luck with these fabulist YA contemporaries coming out this summer. Wild Blue Wonder was a sweet, unexpected gem of a novel, complete with a summer camp setting, alternating timelines, lush writing, and touches of magic.
Wild Blue Wonder alternates ...more
A really lovely coming of age novel. A powerful portrayl of grief. I particularly enjoyed the questions raised about the impossible. Do we as humans imagine things or create magic as a way of coping with certain aspects of our life? How much possibility is there in the unknown?
Fantastic writing, heartbreaking at times, and always poignant.
Fantastic writing, heartbreaking at times, and always poignant.
Quinn believes there are two monsters where she lives, the mythical creature she once saw in the water and herself. Since her best friend's death months before, her family hasn't been the same.
This is a great story about moving on, dealing with guilt and other people's grief besides your own.
I really liked this author's choice of words, my heart broke for Quinn when she says she is one of the monsters. Also, this book has too timelines, one at the time of the accident and another for the present ...more
This is a great story about moving on, dealing with guilt and other people's grief besides your own.
I really liked this author's choice of words, my heart broke for Quinn when she says she is one of the monsters. Also, this book has too timelines, one at the time of the accident and another for the present ...more
Review to come!
This book was a delight to read! I’ll soon write more detailed reviews for SLJ and my blog, but here’s what resonated with me:
1. A gorgeous setting
2. Falling for your best friend (we’ve all been there at least once)
3. Unrequited Love (again, we can all relate)
4. Summer camp memories: some of the best of my life, including writing camps and GHP in high school
5. Coping with loss and grief
6. Complicated family relationships
7. A male interest who writes superhero graphic novels (Hello, where ...more
1. A gorgeous setting
2. Falling for your best friend (we’ve all been there at least once)
3. Unrequited Love (again, we can all relate)
4. Summer camp memories: some of the best of my life, including writing camps and GHP in high school
5. Coping with loss and grief
6. Complicated family relationships
7. A male interest who writes superhero graphic novels (Hello, where ...more
I really enjoyed this book. It kept me up reading into the early hours of the morning. It kept me craving for more.
3.5 stars.
It was good, but it also felt quite slow and lengthy in places, which didn't always work for me.
It was good, but it also felt quite slow and lengthy in places, which didn't always work for me.
I'm a SUCKER for books I see on the internet: I saw this one in one of Nadine Brandes's book unboxings on Instagram, and then snatched it up at the library when I saw it.
And then I read it! Except I checked it out 9 weeks ago and read it 3 hours before it was due. Yeah.
Things liked-
-OOF I cried through the last like 40 pages
-I loved the storyyyyyyy
-Similar story to (view spoiler), so thus the crying
-IT WAS SO CUTE
-I connected SO HARD to the summer in the ...more
And then I read it! Except I checked it out 9 weeks ago and read it 3 hours before it was due. Yeah.
Things liked-
-OOF I cried through the last like 40 pages
-I loved the storyyyyyyy
-Similar story to (view spoiler), so thus the crying
-IT WAS SO CUTE
-I connected SO HARD to the summer in the ...more
The book was really good at first but the middle it was little boring but the end it was so good I cannot put it down.
This is a wonderful wonderful novel that I never knew I needed, with a sibling dynamic that is beautiful and heartbreaking and emotional. I can't wait to hype this book when it comes out!!!
Thank you to Edelweiss for the ARC.
What I love most about books is that you can dive right into one without knowing anything about it. There are no movie trailers, FB articles that pop up before you can unsee them etc. I can open it right up and start an unexpected adventure.
That is exactly what I did with this book, but even if I did know the premise, I would have been blown away regardless. This book is told in first person and jumps from the past to the present and so forth so you get tidbits ...more
What I love most about books is that you can dive right into one without knowing anything about it. There are no movie trailers, FB articles that pop up before you can unsee them etc. I can open it right up and start an unexpected adventure.
That is exactly what I did with this book, but even if I did know the premise, I would have been blown away regardless. This book is told in first person and jumps from the past to the present and so forth so you get tidbits ...more
The book “Wild Blue Wonder” by Carlie Sorosiak takes place in a small town in Winship, Maine. The book revolves around Quinn, and the summer camp that her family owns. It is a magical place with sea monsters, and other extraordinary ideas. Quinn always believed that it was a magical place until just last summer, when her best friend Dylan passed away. Quinn believes the accident was all of her fault and is still learning to cope from the death of Dylan. That is, until a new boy moves into town
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