Twitter summary: A girl grows up on a remote island with only her father, who teaches her to rely on her senses above all else. The good: This book makes me want to stop and smell the roses or breathe in the salty ocean air. It is easy to forget how our bodies know exactlyContinue reading “The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister”
Tag Archives: Recommendation
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Twitter summary: A mother-daughter duo come to a perfectly planned town and influence every member of the Richardson household. The good: This is my second* time reading the book, with this time for my work book club, and again, I was beyond engrossed in the book. Ng tells a marvelous tale layering in plot linesContinue reading “Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng”
The Antidote for Everything by Kimmery Martin
Twitter summary: A doctor wrongly accused and his ever (maybe even overly) loyal friend attempts to rectify the situation. The good: Martin weaves a web of complicated characters and slowly unraveling plot points. Georgia’s dedication to Jonah is commendable but on the flip side, demonstrates realistically how far we’re willing to go for a lovedContinue reading “The Antidote for Everything by Kimmery Martin”
Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin
Twitter summary: Sworn enemies meet and must navigate a difficult situation while slowly falling in love. The good: I appreciated how Mahurin revealed each aspect of the plot and character development bit by bit. There wasn’t an overindulgence of superfluous details nor an annoying drawn out love triangle. Lou and Reid’s love story captured myContinue reading “Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin”
Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher
Twitter summary: “We meditate to get good at life, not to get good at meditation.” The good: Emily consciously introduces the three Ms – mindfulness, meditation and manifesting – throughout the book by blending science, real life examples and practical tools. The bad: It is hard to successfully learn how to meditate by reading aContinue reading “Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher”
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Twitter summary: Bound by blood. Tempted by desire. Unleashed by destiny. Twitter summary 2 (because I couldn’t stop myself): Through love, all is possible. The good: I don’t know where to begin: the characters, this world, the details, Sarah J. Maas, Bryce, Hunt, Danika, Ruhn, the heart-pounding romance, the forever friendships, kick-ass angels, wings (aContinue reading “House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas”
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Twitter summary: What happens when America’s First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales? The good: I felt all the emotions when reading this book and to me, that’s a sign that the author has curated a well-balanced and thoughtful story The bad: Predictable plot line but I didn’t even think about howContinue reading “Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston”
amongthecrowd reads 