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mpatterson610's review against another edition
I was so intrigued by the first book that I had to read the sequel. It was overall fine. The writing and vibe is similar to the first book but I was a little let down by an element in the ending.
I want a book following aunt peg’s life!
I want a book following aunt peg’s life!
aliaspaine's review against another edition
2.0
I am sooo mad that Keith and Ginny didn't end up together. Though with him being such a douche through most of the book, I found myself thinking he deserved to end up with Ellis (I really HATED her. Such an annoying girl LOL) but really, I couldn't let my love of K and G go! Adored Oliver too and, if I couldn't get K & G, I'd have settled for K & O being the couple to remain together... but I got nothing. And I am SO beyond disappointed.
lburden03's review against another edition
3.0
So I found this book for like $3 online and decided to pick it up, even though I hadn't read the first book in the series yet. I enjoyed the first book enough to continue reading this one. I loved the travel in that book, but was disappointed with the repeat travel in this novel. Again, I found the characters to be a bit too young as I did in the first novel, and especially in this novel (not so much in the first novel), I found some of the situations to be highly unrealistic. I really was thrown off by the introduction of a new male character and how he fit into the story. Overall, it was an alright read, but not a favorite.
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http://anookofblanketsandbooks.blogspot.com/2013/09/little-blue-envelope-series-series.html
iceangel32's review against another edition
3.0
As I said in the review of 13 Little Blue Envelopes, I do not really think that this book needed to be written. I liked the story line and I am happy that Ginny found the last letter and like the first book she had an awesome adventure. An adventure that I feel changed her life more so that the first trip to Europe in the first book. However I liked the ending of the first book better. I am glad that Ginny got her last letter and like the ending and life by the saying you can never visit the same place twice because it will always be different. I look forward to reading more from Maureen Johnson.
mary_shep's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
whosevita's review against another edition
3.0
This sequel was an excellent opportunity to clear some of the mayor plot holes of the first book. Maybe not FIX them, but just make sure they dont happen again. Surely SOMEONE pointed out the fact of her disappearing parents out to Maureen?
Why was there no attempt made at all to make them see less absent?
Ginny doesn't even TEXT them at Christmas or New years for christ sake. Dont get me wrong, I love Richard, but why is HE the one that she calls to remind she's alright, but not her parents?
If I was Maureen I would have make an attempt to establish the relationship between her parents. For example: maybe they have crushing expectations for her future and one of the reasons she travels to England is to escape them. It could just be one chapter and it would give her more character development and explain a whole lot more. Instead we are just expected to ignore that. It kept pulling me out of the story.
The things I liked better where mostly things she left out this time around. For example the all over Europe vibe of the first book.
It's (not very surprisingly) painful to read about Europe through the lens of an American. The standard American is always so painfully oblivious and negative about any culture that isn't there own. (Sorry not sorry).
I also liked Keith, sorry, I mean the absent of him. Every time he WASNT in the story was a breath of needed fresh air. I never liked him that much, but he was just SUCH an asshole.
But what I did like was Oliver. Its actually crazy how specific he my ideal type was lol. Down to the name. If "talk, dark, handsome, stranger" was a canned good, it would be sold packaged as Oliver.
I like him so much, in fact, that he was the biggest factor of enjoyment.
Why was there no attempt made at all to make them see less absent?
Ginny doesn't even TEXT them at Christmas or New years for christ sake. Dont get me wrong, I love Richard, but why is HE the one that she calls to remind she's alright, but not her parents?
If I was Maureen I would have make an attempt to establish the relationship between her parents. For example: maybe they have crushing expectations for her future and one of the reasons she travels to England is to escape them. It could just be one chapter and it would give her more character development and explain a whole lot more. Instead we are just expected to ignore that. It kept pulling me out of the story.
The things I liked better where mostly things she left out this time around. For example the all over Europe vibe of the first book.
It's (not very surprisingly) painful to read about Europe through the lens of an American. The standard American is always so painfully oblivious and negative about any culture that isn't there own. (Sorry not sorry).
I also liked Keith, sorry, I mean the absent of him. Every time he WASNT in the story was a breath of needed fresh air. I never liked him that much, but he was just SUCH an asshole.
But what I did like was Oliver. Its actually crazy how specific he my ideal type was lol. Down to the name. If "talk, dark, handsome, stranger" was a canned good, it would be sold packaged as Oliver.
I like him so much, in fact, that he was the biggest factor of enjoyment.
amy_jo_verlinden's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I like the book, I really love that there is a sequel to the first book. I love the maincharacter Ginny and her dead aunt. The traveling she does is super cool! I think that this book is really good, but not the best I've ever read. I do recommed it!
shhchar's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this companion novel. It introduced wonderful new characters and altered what I had previously expected the end to turn out as. And oddly enough, I was okay with the change.
The two stories aren't really dependent on one another. You could definitely read the first one without reading the second one. You could (probably) read the second one without reading the first one. Either way, they're very cute and exciting reads that make you want to jump on the next plane to Europe!
The only reason a star is knocked off is because the end was a little rushed. The last one hundred or so pages I was panicking about whether or not everything would be wrapped up. Thankfully, it was!
The two stories aren't really dependent on one another. You could definitely read the first one without reading the second one. You could (probably) read the second one without reading the first one. Either way, they're very cute and exciting reads that make you want to jump on the next plane to Europe!
The only reason a star is knocked off is because the end was a little rushed. The last one hundred or so pages I was panicking about whether or not everything would be wrapped up. Thankfully, it was!
stephxsu's review against another edition
4.0
I’ll be honest: I was one of those readers that was very happy with how 13 Little Blue Envelopes ended, and never thought to ask for a sequel. Nervously I began this sequel to one of my favorite books of all time, and happily I can say that TLLBE lived up to my expectations for a Maureen Johnson novel.
I was a little skeptical of how different Aunt Peg’s thirteenth letter was from her previous twelve (in terms of length and vision), but it was insightful nevertheless. THE LAST LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPE focuses less, I think, on the excitement of a cross-Europe adventure and more on character development. All the characters, while not particularly deep, are still very likable, even if you feel like the situation should call for us to hate them.
THE LAST LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPE lightheartedly inspires us to question the permanence of adolescent emotions. Oftentimes YA novels make us believe that their happy endings will last forever: Ginny’s second adventure beautifully illustrates how things can change unexpectedly but still wonderfully. And that’s all I want to say so that I don’t spoil anything!
My final thoughts? Worth reading if you loved the first book (and if you haven’t read that yet, you should). It takes on a different tone than 13 Little Blue Envelopes, but is still unexpectedly delightful, and will have you clamoring for a third book.
I was a little skeptical of how different Aunt Peg’s thirteenth letter was from her previous twelve (in terms of length and vision), but it was insightful nevertheless. THE LAST LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPE focuses less, I think, on the excitement of a cross-Europe adventure and more on character development. All the characters, while not particularly deep, are still very likable, even if you feel like the situation should call for us to hate them.
THE LAST LITTLE BLUE ENVELOPE lightheartedly inspires us to question the permanence of adolescent emotions. Oftentimes YA novels make us believe that their happy endings will last forever: Ginny’s second adventure beautifully illustrates how things can change unexpectedly but still wonderfully. And that’s all I want to say so that I don’t spoil anything!
My final thoughts? Worth reading if you loved the first book (and if you haven’t read that yet, you should). It takes on a different tone than 13 Little Blue Envelopes, but is still unexpectedly delightful, and will have you clamoring for a third book.