Twitter summary: A whole lot happens but ultimately, Casteel has my soul while Kieran has my heart. The good: I cannot even begin to describe my appreciation for Jennifer L. Armentrout and this series. Poppy is brilliant and brave. I felt her emotions throughout the book as she tried to unravel her feelings for Casteel.Continue reading “A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
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From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Twitter summary: I can’t begin to summarize this book so all I will say is move over, Twilight, there is a new vampire series in town. The good: My mind is blown — I finished this book last night and I am still processing what happened while also fighting the urge to start Book 2Continue reading “From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Twitter summary: “I’ll live the focused life, because it’s the best kind there is.” — Winifred Gallagher The good: I have always prided myself on being able to focus and work productively when at work. However, working from home has eliminated some of my efficacy and so I decided to pick up this book. NewportContinue reading “Deep Work by Cal Newport”
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Twitter summary: Becoming me. Becoming us. Becoming more. The good: I loved listening to Michelle while she told her story and will always recommend listening to the audiobook of a memoir if narrated by the author. The audiobook was over 18 hours long but the overall listening experience did not feel overly long or drawnContinue reading “Becoming by Michelle Obama”
Ember Queen by Laura Sebastian
Twitter summary: The final battle between Theo and Cress. The good: Satisfying conclusion to the Ash Princess trilogy with a good balance of surprising (Heron and Art) and predictable (Blaise) character events. Sebastian includes a short epilogue, which made me extremely proud of Theo and how far she has come. The bad: Not a bigContinue reading “Ember Queen by Laura Sebastian”
Lady Smoke by Laura Sebastian
Twitter summary: Theo spends the majority of this book divulging her feelings to Soren and pretending to date potential suitors for her hand in marriage. The good: The normally dreaded Book 2 of a trilogy was not the case for this series. I can’t predict how this series will end and I am loving it.Continue reading “Lady Smoke by Laura Sebastian”
Rage and Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Twitter summary: Trinity and Zayne, now bonded, can’t resist each other and Zayne is now as vulnerable as a human. Oh, and the Harbinger finally makes an appearance. The good: That’s who the Harbinger is, what?! Zayne is now a — what?! Armentrout has built this rich and captivating world of earthly Avengers (haha) andContinue reading “Rage and Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout”
Growing Young by Marta Zaraska
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”
Paris Is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay
Twitter summary: After learning that her father is suddenly remarrying, Chelsea embarks on a quest to rekindle three old loves from her post-college gap year. Too bad she can’t seem to get rid of her annoying coworker. The good: I want this warm and fuzzy feeling to last. McKinlay wrote a perfect blend of fun,Continue reading “Paris Is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay”
See No Stranger by Valarie Kaur
Twitter summary: “Out in the world, I notice the unconscious biases that arise in me when I look at faces on the street or in the news. To practice seeing each of them as a sister or brother or family member, I say in my mind: You are a part of me that I doContinue reading “See No Stranger by Valarie Kaur”
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