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Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
5.0
Ever pick up a book, get halfway through and think, "Why I am reading this?"
That was what happened to me with Nicola Yoon's, Everything, Everything. It's a YA Fiction Novel about a young girl who has an extremely rare disease. She can't go outside her house. Her illness is so rare, no one knows what her triggers are, so she has lived her life within the sterile walls of her home, with her mama, who is also her doctor. She homeschools, has game nights with mom, and has no idea what it's like to have the grass between your toes or what the air smells like after the rain. She handles all of this pretty well, until...
Madeline's routine completely changes when a young boy and his family move in next door. The boy's dad is a violent drunk, which makes it impossible not to be a tad bit nosy. This is the part of the book where I was questioning if I should continue. I was beginning to feel completely old. I thought I was reading a book that was just beyond my age/maturity level. I was expecting a typical love story, and was just not in the mood.
But I decided to keep going. Madeline is such a sweet character, and so is the boy, Olly. I don't think they're the typical YA couple, but oh did they remind me of days past and that lovely anxiety of fresh love. uncomplicated and pure. They're a simple duo, but in the kind of way you want to hop in the book and hang out with them. I adored them both.
Yoon has a very fresh writing style, the book was an easy read, but extremely fulfilling. There's IM transcripts, emails, and even diary entries to keep the pace pretty fast. Once the twist shows up-my mouth just dropped. Wasn't expecting that and it really made the story line that much sweeter. It's a coming-of-age type story, without all the Bella Swan drama and depression.
The ending? Oh yes. VERY satisfied. I believe it was the best way to end the story and I closed the book with a huge smile on my face.
A story about truly living life to the fullest-no matter what cards you've been dealt, I will actually re-read this and recommend it to everyone. After reading some heavy fantasy novels and deeply emotional non-fiction, this was just the perfect text to remedy all of that.
I give this a complete 5 out of 5 stars!
That was what happened to me with Nicola Yoon's, Everything, Everything. It's a YA Fiction Novel about a young girl who has an extremely rare disease. She can't go outside her house. Her illness is so rare, no one knows what her triggers are, so she has lived her life within the sterile walls of her home, with her mama, who is also her doctor. She homeschools, has game nights with mom, and has no idea what it's like to have the grass between your toes or what the air smells like after the rain. She handles all of this pretty well, until...
Madeline's routine completely changes when a young boy and his family move in next door. The boy's dad is a violent drunk, which makes it impossible not to be a tad bit nosy. This is the part of the book where I was questioning if I should continue. I was beginning to feel completely old. I thought I was reading a book that was just beyond my age/maturity level. I was expecting a typical love story, and was just not in the mood.
But I decided to keep going. Madeline is such a sweet character, and so is the boy, Olly. I don't think they're the typical YA couple, but oh did they remind me of days past and that lovely anxiety of fresh love. uncomplicated and pure. They're a simple duo, but in the kind of way you want to hop in the book and hang out with them. I adored them both.
Yoon has a very fresh writing style, the book was an easy read, but extremely fulfilling. There's IM transcripts, emails, and even diary entries to keep the pace pretty fast. Once the twist shows up-my mouth just dropped. Wasn't expecting that and it really made the story line that much sweeter. It's a coming-of-age type story, without all the Bella Swan drama and depression.
The ending? Oh yes. VERY satisfied. I believe it was the best way to end the story and I closed the book with a huge smile on my face.
A story about truly living life to the fullest-no matter what cards you've been dealt, I will actually re-read this and recommend it to everyone. After reading some heavy fantasy novels and deeply emotional non-fiction, this was just the perfect text to remedy all of that.
I give this a complete 5 out of 5 stars!
Surprised by the Healer: Embracing Hope for Your Broken Story by Dr Juli Slattery, Linda Dillow
5.0
This is one of those books that felt like riding a roller coaster. First, the despair, pain, and grief. Then, hope. Lots and lots of hope. Then with the next testimony-despair, pain, grief. Then an overabundance of hope. It continues like this through the entire text. Some of the stories are excruciatingly hard to read, but then you get to read and experience the restoration. Beautiful and glorious restoration!
Surprised by the Healer has earned a permanent spot in my library. It's the perfect tool to share with anyone dealing with ANY kind of intimacy issues. It paints a beautiful picture of our redemption in Jesus. It proves that He does care and He does hear us. It also comforts us to know-we are not alone.
While reading this book, I was confronted by many past issues that I thought I had dealt with. The face that I was fighting tears about 3 pages it-proved otherwise. I can't wait to go through the Bible study. I feel blessed and honored to have been on this launch team. Although I signed up to help, I'm pretty sure the Lord orchestrated me to be here because I had some unfinished business in this area.
*I received this book in exchange for a review. Opinions are 100% my own.*
Surprised by the Healer has earned a permanent spot in my library. It's the perfect tool to share with anyone dealing with ANY kind of intimacy issues. It paints a beautiful picture of our redemption in Jesus. It proves that He does care and He does hear us. It also comforts us to know-we are not alone.
While reading this book, I was confronted by many past issues that I thought I had dealt with. The face that I was fighting tears about 3 pages it-proved otherwise. I can't wait to go through the Bible study. I feel blessed and honored to have been on this launch team. Although I signed up to help, I'm pretty sure the Lord orchestrated me to be here because I had some unfinished business in this area.
*I received this book in exchange for a review. Opinions are 100% my own.*
Essential Oils: Young Living Essential Oils Guide - How to Use Essential Oils for Aromatherapy and Healthy Living by Alexa Moore
3.0
This is a quick read, and I love that you can download it and keep it with you even when you're not home. It has a ton of great recipes in it for various blends-so I love the book for that reason.
There are a few things that worry me, though. There are a few statements in the beginning of the book like, "Essential Oils don't have side effects" that are a little dangerous to claim. EOs DO have side effects when handled improperly. Some of these statements are meant to push how wonderful EOs are (and they really are!) but I think the author should have exercised a bit of caution become making such claims.
*I received this in exchange for my honest review*
There are a few things that worry me, though. There are a few statements in the beginning of the book like, "Essential Oils don't have side effects" that are a little dangerous to claim. EOs DO have side effects when handled improperly. Some of these statements are meant to push how wonderful EOs are (and they really are!) but I think the author should have exercised a bit of caution become making such claims.
*I received this in exchange for my honest review*