Twitter summary: Stop buying the organic gluten-free food and popping dozens of supplements. Instead, focus on strengthening relationships and finding purpose in life. The good: I appreciated how Zaraska presented a well-balanced perspective (backed with scientific research) on the current day healthy living fads, e.g., fitness trackers, super foods and zen retreats. Each chapter isContinue reading “Growing Young by Marta Zaraska”
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Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros
Twitter summary: Life is full of choices. The good: This book has substance — I initially thought it was just about a macho guy coming back home after years away — and it was heart-warming to read. I loved Cam’s fortitude in fighting for his dad’s choice. Yarros writes a beautiful story about the relationshipsContinue reading “Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros”
The Darkest Star by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Twitter summary: Life as Evie knows it takes an extraterrestrial turn when she crosses paths with the mysterious yet annoying Luc. The good: Armentrout is a fantastic fantasy and YA author. I was captivated right from the beginning and had a strong urge to keep reading, I needed to know what was going on. Luc,Continue reading “The Darkest Star by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane
Quote summary (I’ve decided to change this first bullet from Twitter summary to Quote summary since I love a good quote!): “I told you when you started to believe in yourself, you’d be unstoppable.” The good: I felt love, hope, happiness, annoyance, sadness, anger and probably a dozen other emotions as I devoured this bookContinue reading “If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane”
The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal
Twitter summary: “She watched helplessly as Jezmeen continued hollering and banging on the door. Manjinder scrambled to her feet to try to pull Jezmeen away, but it was too late. The door opened and out came Shirina, her eyes wide with surprise. When she collapsed into Jezmeen’s arms, Rajni burst into tears.” The good: AlthoughContinue reading “The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters by Balli Kaur Jaswal”
The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing by Mira Jacob
Twitter summary: “At some point, the subconscious logic of this had spread to the rest of her life so that she rarely talked about things she had been deeply affected by.” The good: Jacob writes a heartfelt story about familial relationships and loss. Set in two different time periods (Amina in high school and inContinue reading “The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing by Mira Jacob”
Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Twitter summary: “I was nothing more than storm and fury as I stepped forward and Misha looked up at me. He rose.” — Chapter 34 The good: Armentrout is one of my favourite writers, after Maas of course. The first time I read* this book, I kept thinking the plot was familiar and it wasn’tContinue reading “Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
The Giver by Lois Lawry
Twitter summary: Jonas, an Eleven, is now a Twelve and receives his assignment in this seemingly Utopian but dystopian community. The good: Lawry’s writing style intrigued me — I did not know where the book was going for the first couple of chapters but as I continued to read, I knew this ideal community isContinue reading “The Giver by Lois Lawry”
The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
Twitter summary: Lakshmi’s hard-earned life as a henna artist is jeopardized by her estranged husband delivering a sister she didn’t know she had. The good: Joshi wonderfully creates a world for Lakshmi. I understood Lakshmi’s struggle to earn a living and her independence (she was trying to pay off her house — you go, girl)Continue reading “The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi”
A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer
Twitter summary: The curse is broken (Book 1) but with the true heir of Emberfall now known, enemy lines are being drawn. The good: I love Grey. That’s all. I have always been more intrigued by Grey’s story than Rhen’s. I was loudly cheering for Lia Mara when she says “I told you I couldContinue reading “A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer”
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