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Book Review: A Court of Mist and Fury

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  A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J.  Maas Goodreads Summary: Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court—but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people. Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates its dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms—and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future—and the future of a world cleaved in two. With more than a million copies sold of her beloved Throne of Glass series, Sarah J. Maas's masterful storytelling brings this second book in her seductive and action-packed series to new heights.   My Review: 5/5 stars A court of Mist and Fury is the second book in the series by Sarah J Maas, and ...

Book Review: Verity

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Verity by Colleen Hoover Goodreads Summary: Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of what really happened the day her daughter died. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents would devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read hi...

Top Ten Tuesday

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This week Top Ten Tuesday turns 10, so I picked an old TTT topic that I wish I had participated in which  is "Books I LOVED that have less thank 2,000 Goodreads Reviews" hosted by  That Artsy Reader Girl I classified these based on less than 2,000 Reviews not Total Ratings on Goodreads.  Here are a few books I think deserve a little more love on Goodreads. The Leaving   by Tara Altebrando (1,633 Reviews - 9,183 Ratings) 180 Seconds  by Jessica Park (1,879 Reviews - 13,403 Ratings) Fame, Fate, First Kiss by Kasie West (1,111 Reviews - 6,630 Ratings) Return to Chocolate by Erynn Mangum (9 Reviews - 105 Ratings) Waking Up Married by Mira Lyn Kelly (1,789 Reviews - 24,992 Ratings) Someone Else's Fairytale by E.M. Triplets (689 Reviews - 7,193 Ratings) A Date with Darcy  by Tiffany Schmidt (481 Reviews - 1,934 Ratings) From Here to You by Jamie Mcguire (792 Reviews - 7,753 Ratings)

Book Review: The Proximity Principle

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The Proximity Principle by Ken Coleman Goodreads Summary: Right now, 70% of Americans aren't passionate about their work and are desperately longing for meaning and purpose. They're sick of "average" and know there's something better out there, but they just don't know how to reach it. One basic principle--The Proximity Principle--can change everything you thought you knew about pursuing a career you love. In his latest book,  The Proximity Principle,  national radio host and career expert Ken Coleman provides a simple plan of how positioning yourself near the right people and places can help you land the job you love. Forget the traditional career advice you've heard! Networking, handing out business cards, and updating your online profile do nothing to set you apart from other candidates. Ken will show you how to be intentional and genuine about the connections you make with a fresh, unexpected take on resumes and the job interview process. You...

Book Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses

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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J.  Maas Goodreads Summary: Feyre's survival rests upon her ability to hunt and kill – the forest where she lives is a cold, bleak place in the long winter months. So when she spots a deer in the forest being pursued by a wolf, she cannot resist fighting it for the flesh. But to do so, she must kill the predator and killing something so precious comes at a price ... Dragged to a magical kingdom for the murder of a faerie, Feyre discovers that her captor, his face obscured by a jewelled mask, is hiding far more than his piercing green eyes would suggest. Feyre's presence at the court is closely guarded, and as she begins to learn why, her feelings for him turn from hostility to passion and the faerie lands become an even more dangerous place. Feyre must fight to break an ancient curse, or she will lose him forever.   My Review: 4.5/5 stars Fantasy is not usually my genre, but this book came highly suggested to me. It reminded me of...

Top Ten Tuesday

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This week's topic is "Books that give off summer vibes" hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl Here are a few books I have read that I think would make the perfect beach read. Fame, Fate and the First Kiss by Kasie West Someone Else's Fairytale by E.M. Tippetts Save the Date by Morgan Matson Someone Else's Summer by Rachel Bateman To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han Here are a few recent releases or new summer releases that I can't wait to pick up for the beach: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games #0) by Suzanne Collins  -- Release Date - May 19 Beach Read by Emily Henry -- Release Date -  May 19 The Girls Weekend by Jody Gehrman -- Release Date - June 9

Book Review: The Wives

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The Wives by Tarryn Fisher Goodreads Summary: New York Times  bestselling author Tarryn Fisher delivers a pulse-pounding, fast-paced suspense novel that will leave you breathless. A thriller you won’t be able to put down! Thursday’s husband, Seth, has two other wives. She’s never met them, and she doesn’t know anything about them. She agreed to this unusual arrangement because she’s so crazy about him. But one day, she finds something. Something that tells a very different—and horrifying—story about the man she married.  What follows is one of the most twisted, shocking thrillers you’ll ever read.  You’ll have to grab a copy to find out why. My Review: 3/5 Stars The premise of this book was overall interesting and  nothing like I had every read before. However it look me almost half of the book to get into in and become actually invested.  Seth has 3 wives and refers to them as the day of the week he is with each one - Monday, Tuesday,...