Ya-Yas in Bloom audiobook

Now that I have read all three of Rebecca Well’s Ya-Ya books, I can honestly say that while Divine Secrets was the most intellectually satisfying of the three, Ya-Ya’s in Bloom was the most emotionally satisfying. It’s mostly a matter of tone. The books seem somewhat like a continuum… or maybe more like working through the stages of grief and recovery. In Little Altars Everywhere, I felt the author dwelled on the broken, angry, bitter aspects of the Walker family history. In Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, there was still pain and anger to process and come to grips with but Wells included some of the bright moments, the things done right, the sense that the mistakes of the past didn’t necessarily have to cripple the future. Ya-Ya’s in Bloom takes that one step future with stories of the high points of growing up Ya-Ya. In a lot of ways, it’s like a bright reflection of Little Altars. That’s not to say that everything was suddenly all better or that the past could be ignored or erased. All in all, it just seemed as if the characters and author were choosing what to dwell on and were happier for that choice. I enjoyed it and I am glad that I read the entire Ya-Ya saga.

This was a good book, I enjoyed the different stories told by the different characters. It was much more charming, sweet and sentimental than the last one which was rather dark and angry. I am happy however this is the final book in the series because honestly i’m Ya Ya’ed out!! Lol

Unlike the other YaYa books, I listened to this one. The narration by Judith Ivey was perfect, and the story was just as great as the other two. This one tells the stories of how the YaYas met one another.

Easy nice read...love the adventures of Ya ya's and the Petites.....love the fact it started with a Peacan ... YAYA !

I read this one in 2 days. It would have been one sitting but my family wants to eat and sleep on a schedule. I read The Divine Secrets a long time ago and loved it. I didn't get around to reading this one until recently because most of the time I find sequels weak and frustrating. That was not the case with this book. It reads exactly like the first one and even though it leaves you thinking the story has ended I still wanted more. I hope she writes another one. I've gotten to love the characters very much. I also liked the way the story of the Ya Ya's men was given more interesting roles. Baylor in particular was a well-rounded fascinating character. He was very believable despite some fairly unusual circumstances he was placed in. Big Shep & Little Shep also have strong showings in many areas. I liked the idea of the YA YA men all belonging to a special group of their own. This is a quick easy read. It's a fun romp down memory lane revisiting characters you came to know and love years ago. You won't be disappointed. I suggest you carve out some time from your busy lives and read this book.

A southern chick lit book, which is one of my favorites --if not my favorite--genres. I read this book quite a while after having read the author's Little Altars Everywhere. It's a good story, but I had to subtract a star when the author went into far too much detail on deer hunting, to the point that I had to skip over that part since I really didn't want to read about a deer being shot and felt it really added nothing to the story and just wondered why the author felt she needed to added these gross details of a deer hunt in a book that probably no men are going to read anyway. And yes, I know that is probably quibbling, but when you put something so disturbing in your book that I decide to skip over it, and I find that it really adds nothing to the overall story, then I'm going subtract some points. The story does make some interesting conjectures on Catholicism that, while I don't necessarily agree with the ideas, I can see how some people struggle with the Catholic beliefs. This was a good book to read around Christmas time, as the ending has all of them celebrating the holiday together.

_Ya Yas in Bloom_ was very emotionally satisfying after having read _Little Alters Everywhere_. Seeing the Ya Yas and Petit Ya Yas as children restored some of the innocence that was lost in the previous installment. Watching the Vivi and her friends meet for the first time and seeing their friendships unfold was a wonderful salve to the stings of Wells' last book. _Divine Secrets_ is still probably the best of the three. This one was a little too saccharine at times, and it lacked much of the Ya Yas' caustic wit (probably because they are small children for much of the book). Also, I don't know if I would like it as much if not for the heartbreaking revelations in the last book. I wanted to love Vivi again, so I may have embraced her childhood too enthusiastically. Basically, if you've read the other two, you need to read this one for closure. If you have only read the first one, it's fine to give this one a miss.

I loved Divine Secrets, so I knew I'd love this one as well. I was right. Ya-Yas are back, as older women, with children and grandchildren. This book sort of brackets the time period of Divine Secrets. It tells of the beginnings of the friendship, when the Ya Yas were children, and then comes full circle to the friendships of their children and grandchildren. This is a deeper book than I remember Divine Secrets being. Excellent.

Rebecca Wells did it again with “Ya-Yas in Bloom”. I was instantly transported back in time with the Ya-Yas and gained an even greater understanding of who they were and why they were the way they were. This was a lovely book to get lost in as this special group of friends and all of their off-spring gathered together to celebrate so many special experiences throughout their lives. This is another great Ya-Ya tale that will leave you longing for such a special group of friends.

Ya-Yas forever!!After reading all three books in this series, this one is my favorite. It made me laugh, it made me feel giddy, made me want what they all have for generations to come. I loved all the stories from the past and the present. I made me feel like I was there to witness all that happened.

I think I liked this book even more than the original. In spite of the quirky almost stereotypical characters, this story has heart. Tons of it. I found myself being genuinely moved on several occasions. The bonds between these characters which withstand all sorts of challenges are beautiful and touching. I am blessed to have longtime friends and this book makes me realize it all the more.

I’ve now read the YA-YA trilogy three times through. I just do not understand when people do not love these books. Divine Secrets made me crave these friendships. Then Little Altars broke my heart for them. And finally, Bloom made all of it feel so complete and beautiful. These three books are BY FAR my most beloved of all Books, with Altars at the very top.

Ya-Yas in Bollom: A Novel ( The Ya- Ya Series Book )I thoroughly enjoyed this book; however it wasn't as good as the first two Ya- Ya books that I've read. I felt that the story wasn't as clear as the first two books. Perhaps, this is one of these stories that you have to read more than once to understand it.

I found the book so uplifting and encouraging, full of love and hope! The stories were simple but got a sense of humour and a lesson. I'm glad I chose to buy this book at the old bookstore, and I'm also glad that at least someone.. out there in my country had read this book, known about its existance. Still wish I could read 2 more of the series one day, I'll make it!