Twitter summary: Henley and Graeme, work rivals are competing for the same promotion, are on an adventurous Galapagos Island cruise together. I wish I was on this cruise! The good: This book makes me want to go back to Ecuador and explore this beautiful planet. Oh, how I missing travelling! There were beautiful moments betweenContinue reading “Shipped by Angie Hockman”
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The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen
Twitter summary: Emma Saylor spends three weeks with her maternal grandmother and mother’s family to discover they have always been a part of her. The good: I loved the initial plot and lead up. I was immediately intrigued by Waverly’s story and Emma Saylor’s (I can’t decide if she’s an Emma or a Saylor soContinue reading “The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen”
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Twitter summary: Set during California’s gold rush, Michael is drawn to Angel for better or for worse. Spoiler alert – he doesn’t give up / lose faith. The good: Let me preface with the fact that I am not religious but I decided to read this book anyway (mostly because it has a good ~200,000Continue reading “Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers”
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Twitter summary: A brutally honest yet beautiful narration of Coates’ life as a Black man growing up in Baltimore and then as a father. The good: Coates’ narration in the audiobook is perfect. I found myself closing my eyes to truly listen to his prose, words and emotions. If I had read this book, I’mContinue reading “Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates”
The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
Twitter summary: The perfect COVID-19 pandemic physical distancing book because Kallias, the Shadow King, must stay at a distance to not accidentally touch anyone.* The good: This was sold to me as a Slytherin (because the “good” girls shouldn’t always be the winners) YA fantasy/romance story and the best part is that it’s a standaloneContinue reading “The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller”
An Elephant in My Kitchen by Françoise Malby Anthony, Katja Willemsen
Twitter summary: “[Frankie] shows me again and again what an amazing leader and teacher she is, and how she lives every day with compassion, insight and kindness, […] to remind me that I have nothing to be afraid of.” — Chapter 27, Frankie vs Frankie The good: I have beautifully fond memories of my travelContinue reading “An Elephant in My Kitchen by Françoise Malby Anthony, Katja Willemsen”
The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski
Twitter summary: The general’s daughter wins a bid for Arin at the market and brings him home. The good: I’m trying to come up with something but having a difficult time. Maybe I can say I enjoyed Jess’ personality but that would be a stretch. I didn’t understand her purpose and her friendship with KestrelContinue reading “The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski”
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Twitter summary: “Tabitha. You are not crazy. You are a goddamn cheetah.” The good: This book gripped me from the very beginning — I loved the prologue. I lost count of the number of pages I’ve flagged, sentences underlined and re-read. I also took my sweet time reading this book, approximately 7 months (started itContinue reading “Untamed by Glennon Doyle”
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren
Twitter summary: “It never occurred to me that you might be mine.” The good: This book gave me all the feels — seriously, I had tears in my eyes and I melted several times over the sweetness that is Mandrew and Maisie. I know I’m reading this book a bit late or it could beContinue reading “In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren”
Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh
Twitter summary: Elena, now Angel made, is training against the impeding threat of Lijuan or… is the threat coming from another angel wanting power? The good: I love Elena’s budding relationship with each of Raphael’s Seven. Each character has been beautifully constructed for a specific purpose and I’m curious about their individual stories. Book 2Continue reading “Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh”
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