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”
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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”
You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria
Twitter summary: Co-stars on an Americanized telenovela find themselves unable to stay away from each other even when Ashton’s biggest secret is revealed. The good: I was initially apprehensive because I have no interest in reading a book about the celebrity life of famous people blah blah blah. Daria tells a well thought out storyContinue reading “You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria”
Educated by Tara Westover
Twitter summary: “I call it an education” The good: This is the second time reading Westover’s memoir and I was still utterly captivated. I had to remind myself multiple times that this is not a work of fiction and this is a retelling of her experiences. Westover has a way of writing that flows smoothlyContinue reading “Educated by Tara Westover”
Worry-Free Money by Shannon Lee Simmons
Twitter summary: Learn how to happily spend your money, guilt-free. Seriously. The good: I love the way Shannon simply breaks down financial planning concepts with practical examples. Her formula is fool proof and extremely easy to apply to my own life. Yes, there is a bit of hard work to truly identify your emotional returnContinue reading “Worry-Free Money by Shannon Lee Simmons”
I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown
Twitter summary: “Our only chance at dismantling racial injustice is being more curious about its origins than we are worried about our comfort.” Why you must read it: Read to learn so you can start to take appropriate action for our collective community and our race as human beings. Have the uncomfortable conversations with yourself,Continue reading “I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown”
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Twitter summary: A futuristic twist on Cinderella with a teenaged cyborg who learns her true identity and must save Earth from the evil Queen from Luna. The good: I love fairy tales and could live happily in a fantasy world. So when I heard about this book (well aware that I am late to theContinue reading “Cinder by Marissa Meyer”
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”
Limitless by Jim Kwik
Twitter summary: The hero’s journey translated to learning principles so you learn how to learn for a limitless brain. The good: When was the last time you ever improved your learning skills? In elementary school when you were 8? If that was your answer, I strongly urge you to read and apply this book. EachContinue reading “Limitless by Jim Kwik”
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