tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post2961773541693383309..comments2024-03-28T02:25:35.338-04:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: Just Your Average Princess by Kristina SpringerSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-66430917135906937702011-10-23T23:32:04.218-04:002011-10-23T23:32:04.218-04:00Aww, I just love characters that I can picture mys...Aww, I just love characters that I can picture myself being best friends with! And yeah, I get a little weary of all the tough, kick-ass girls that seem to be prevalent in YA - I mean, I love them too, it's just nice to read about a sweet girl as a change of pace.<br /><br />Love your all caps message about the importance of the family element! Parents are so rarely involved.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-85411164877570891102011-10-23T15:48:53.499-04:002011-10-23T15:48:53.499-04:00A Backwards Story, It was cute! Jamie was such a r...A Backwards Story, It was cute! Jamie was such a refreshing change. I hope you like it! It's a fast read either way.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-28798805407183591452011-10-23T11:51:53.829-04:002011-10-23T11:51:53.829-04:00This sounds cute. I like that you connected with ...This sounds cute. I like that you connected with it so much. I'm still on the fence about this one, but I might pick it up because you enjoyed it!Bonnie @ A Backwards Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988547424004889874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-18601541552972865222011-10-22T22:19:16.755-04:002011-10-22T22:19:16.755-04:00Diana, Thanks so much! I hope you like the book :)...Diana, Thanks so much! I hope you like the book :)<br /><br />Heather, You always have a standing invitation :)<br /><br />Logan, Haha, ooh well, Jamie would probably never even think something that dirty. And if you pointed it out to her she would be mortified. <br /><br />Jen, It was very sweet, but a touch more serious than I was expecting. It doesn't deal with HEAVY issues, but Jamie spends a lot of the book feeling down and unloved. So it's not a funny pick-me-up kind of read, but it is very sweet. Hope you like it! :DSmall Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-78691098186955404042011-10-21T16:39:23.911-04:002011-10-21T16:39:23.911-04:00This is one I want to pick up. I've wanted it ...This is one I want to pick up. I've wanted it for awhile. Ever since I saw you post the cover awhile back on a WoW post. Me love. It sounds like a nice contemp for a cool down day. Nothing too serious...just some fun. Excellent review, Small. I love the "Where did the star and a half go?" part!Jen (@ Jens Book Closet)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02339586413882184139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-90658049906586784002011-10-21T11:52:53.222-04:002011-10-21T11:52:53.222-04:00I have to say, though, that this cover is awful. T...I have to say, though, that this cover is awful. The spread legs? Mmmmmm not so much.Logan E. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468248031164464546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-23202370151746995242011-10-20T16:40:08.611-04:002011-10-20T16:40:08.611-04:00Great Review Small! I love it when you want to be...Great Review Small! I love it when you want to be BFF's and have a sleepover with the main character! Can I come too?<br /><br />HeatherBURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-71465261354790659082011-10-20T01:47:01.681-04:002011-10-20T01:47:01.681-04:00Haven't seen a review from you in a while! gla...Haven't seen a review from you in a while! glad to have you back :) I added this one to my goodreads page a couple weeks ago based solemnly on the summary but Ms. Springer sounds like my type of author :) I will be sure to give this one a try ASAP! Thanks for posting.<br /><br />Diana @<a href="http://thelovelygetaway.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> The Lovely Getaway </a>Diana https://www.blogger.com/profile/13618803609937407241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-74390040651450666882011-10-19T16:40:07.084-04:002011-10-19T16:40:07.084-04:00Carrie, You're welcome!
Dazzling Mage, I woul...Carrie, You're welcome!<br /><br />Dazzling Mage, I would still recommend it even with the missing star and a half. For my ratings, that's still an above average book and one I enjoyed.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-25636722362703753702011-10-19T14:15:21.870-04:002011-10-19T14:15:21.870-04:00Even if there's a missing half star, I'd r...Even if there's a missing half star, I'd really like to read this! The different perspective is definitely a bonus! <br /><br />Great review.Dazzling Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995885360211848837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-46481388210134461972011-10-18T22:21:18.460-04:002011-10-18T22:21:18.460-04:00this one seems to be getting a lot of great review...this one seems to be getting a lot of great reviews, i want to check it out. thanks for the honest review!Carrie at In the Hammock Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01496016097652195216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-8149854153168099972011-10-18T20:28:24.239-04:002011-10-18T20:28:24.239-04:00Rummanah, Jamie is SO sweet and down to earth! I t...Rummanah, Jamie is SO sweet and down to earth! I think this would be a good book for upper elementary girls. It's very wholesome and Jamie would make a great role model. <br /><br />Lah, Thank you sweetie! I've missed you too :D<br /><br />Missie, Mmmmm pumpkin cheesecake! Or, really, any cheesecake. My fiance doesn't like cheesecake so whenever I cave and buy one I get to eat the entire thing by myself (which I think is great, but I think my pants disagree). <br /><br />Great question! Hmmm...Waterfall. I think her values and personality would mean that she'd get along well with Gabi and Lia. All of her hard work on the pumpkin farm means she'd probably be able to hold her own with a sword or, at least, she could literally hold a sword. I don't know about wielding it!). I don't think she'd have the stomach to deal with Paratore though. She's too sweet. <br /><br />Logan, Yay! :D I kept thinking about your review for The Espressologist when I was reading Just Your Average Princess! I'm so happy to hear the characters in The Espressologist are sweet too.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-16550329930864991942011-10-18T18:42:55.337-04:002011-10-18T18:42:55.337-04:00SHE'S BAAAACK!! *jumps up and down and claps*
...SHE'S BAAAACK!! *jumps up and down and claps*<br /><br />I really dug Kristina Springer's book The Espressologist - kind of fluff plot, but well-done, sweet characters. It sounds like this is similar, but I will definitely be checking it out. I hadn't heard of this one yet, so thanks!Logan E. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468248031164464546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-34620009781976735632011-10-18T15:14:24.174-04:002011-10-18T15:14:24.174-04:00I don't want pumpkin latte (and pumpkin cheese...I don't want pumpkin latte (and pumpkin cheesecake) season to end! I better read this one before it does. You have me really admiring Jamie. Not only do I want to be best friends with her, but I kind of want to be her. <br /><br />If you could pull her character out of this book and put her in a better story, which would it be?Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-35517179498074474982011-10-18T14:23:37.792-04:002011-10-18T14:23:37.792-04:00Although I don't think I would read this book,...Although I don't think I would read this book, I freaking LOVE your reviews!!!! So thought out, so incredibly insightful and I love subheadings and whatnot! Oh Small, I have missed you :) <br /><br />xo,<br />Lah @ <a href="http://lazygirlreads.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> LazyGirl Reads </a>La Toyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04837173119599366968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-35889998795812852882011-10-18T10:51:04.673-04:002011-10-18T10:51:04.673-04:00Jaime sounds really sweet and down to earth! This ...Jaime sounds really sweet and down to earth! This sounds just like a simply fun book to sit, read, and enjoy. I'm always on the lookout for wholesome books at the library, especially for upper elementary girls who are a bit too young to read the sometimes racy YA reads. Thanks for the recommendation, Small!Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-26428683888269710342011-10-18T10:30:03.908-04:002011-10-18T10:30:03.908-04:00Lulu, Thank you! I missed you too! I didn't th...Lulu, Thank you! I missed you too! I didn't think this was as funny as Janette Rallison's books (at least the ones I've read), but it had a similar feel to it. I hope you like Jamie as much as I do!<br /><br />Alex, Aw, it will still be waiting on the shelves for you on Christmas :) I like snarky characters too, but I really liked how genuine and sweet she was. <br /><br />Yiota, I am! :) I hope you like it.Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-89884582822643404672011-10-18T05:12:58.989-04:002011-10-18T05:12:58.989-04:00You are back! Haha!
Thanks for the review. I had ...You are back! Haha!<br /><br />Thanks for the review. I had in mind this book but i wasn't sure. I think i might try it at some point :)Yiotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657532766872325324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-76659739182341773352011-10-18T00:57:58.732-04:002011-10-18T00:57:58.732-04:00Oh, I want to read this one even more! and I'm...Oh, I want to read this one even more! and I'm on an unofficial buying ban until Xmas!<br /><br />*iz a sad puppy*<br /><br />Le sigh.<br /><br />I like that you say she's no snarky, though I like a bit of snarky myself, I think it's one of those things that can be easily over done into annoying me. I like the idea of a wholesome book. <br /><br />Thanks for the heads up about the one and a half stars, I keep that in mind. <br /><br />Awesome review!! I missed reading your reviews, dear!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-67361167525450832522011-10-18T00:26:41.654-04:002011-10-18T00:26:41.654-04:00Awesome review Small (happy to see your back - I m...Awesome review Small (happy to see your back - I missed you)! This is definitely a book I should look into because I adore Janette Rallison's books :) I think the fast turn around of the cousin would bother me also... but the main character sounds like someone I would invite for a sleepover too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!Lulu (The Bookworm is Here!)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11930433884039891482noreply@blogger.com