I don’t think there was anything about this book I did not love. The wit was perfection. Evvie was relatable. Dean both swoon-worthy and real/believable. This is one of those books you want to savor and read every word. If for the dialog alone. The sarcasm and biting banter felt so real, I wanted to …
One yes. That’s all we need. A million rejections won’t matter when that one yes comes through. When you’re knee-deep in a huge pile of no’s, it’s hard to see above it. It’s overwhelming. But it’s temporary. And hard. This is where I’m learning to find grace and patience. Those two things are harder than …
**Review**Lightness of Body and Mind, Sarah Hays Coomer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Last month, I had the opportunity to attend a writer’s retreat all about overcoming obstacles that women face. I met Sarah Hays Coomer there and learned more about her approach to health and mindfulness. After her first session, I went back to my room and bought …
Silence is the most daunting side effect of putting yourself out there. Silence is the sound that haunts your thoughts at all hours of the day and night. It creeps into the crevices of your biggest fears and doubts and eats its way further and further until the wounds fester. It is in the most …
**Review** ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I won’t lie, I missed Nantucket, but I adored the Caribbean island setting in Winter in Paradise. The cast of characters was compelling and intriguing. I do wish each got more time as there was a lot of unpack with each character. The twists and turns were fun and kept propelling me forward. …
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The hardest part of being an author is sucking it up and being you’re own hype man. Sure writing and editing are hard too, but having to sell yourself with confidence when you used it all pouring yourself into your books? That’s like function on two hours of sleep without a drop of coffee. As …
**Review**American Wife, Curtis Sittenfeld⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️A good friend forced to read this book. She surprised me with it on my birthday after casually texting to see if I’d read it. When I told her I hadn’t, she replied, “don’t, it’s horrible.” Imagine my surprise and amusement when it arrived at my house a few days later. (Side …
**Review** SLAY, Brittney Morris ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m a white, middle-class suburban working mom who’s never gamed a day in her life. I also don’t read YA. I loved everything about this book. The characters. SLAY. The story. The writing. All of it was amazing. Keira is a strong, brilliant teenager. She recognized a need and rather …
**Review** Right After the Weather, Carol Anshaw (10.1.19) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Right After the Weather is like a beautiful slow burn, except you never quite touch the fire. Cate is a dynamic, rich and relatable character. Her circle of friends and family are equally dynamic. While the story didn’t propel me forward, the prose and characters did. …
Need to catch up? Check out Chapter One here. CHAPTER TWO Darkness met me when I opened my eyes. No light from outside, which meant it was still early. I stretched my arms over my head, arching my back and yawning. My bladder begged me to get out of bed, and I’d tried unsuccessfully to …
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