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Who Is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Book #75 of 2021.
I’ll start by saying I did not like this one. The story and plot were very interesting - I just did not like the characters AT ALL! They were vapid at best and cruel at the worst.
Florence is a low-level employee at a publishing house with dreams of being a famous writer. She burns her bridges there and a plum job falls into her lap. She becomes the personal assistant of a very secretive author. One so secretive that no one’s knows their real name or what they look like. She’s soon enamored of the author and agrees to go to Morocco with her to research the next novel.
All seems well until she wakes up in the hospital. She is told that she drove her car off a cliff and that she was alone. But where is her employer. What happens next is a twisty curvy who-done-it.
As I said, I liked the story fine but I wish the author had made one of the lead characters just a tiny bit likeable. 🤷🏾♀️
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I’ll start by saying I did not like this one. The story and plot were very interesting - I just did not like the characters AT ALL! They were vapid at best and cruel at the worst.
Florence is a low-level employee at a publishing house with dreams of being a famous writer. She burns her bridges there and a plum job falls into her lap. She becomes the personal assistant of a very secretive author. One so secretive that no one’s knows their real name or what they look like. She’s soon enamored of the author and agrees to go to Morocco with her to research the next novel.
All seems well until she wakes up in the hospital. She is told that she drove her car off a cliff and that she was alone. But where is her employer. What happens next is a twisty curvy who-done-it.
As I said, I liked the story fine but I wish the author had made one of the lead characters just a tiny bit likeable. 🤷🏾♀️
#readsof2021 #readingisfundamental #bookworm
Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Book #74 of 2021.
Aelin’s saga continues. Aelin returns home only to be rejected. She continues to build her squad and carry out her plans. She knows who her real enemy is, she has funds and an army - what could go wrong?!?!
I love the way Aelin still manages to pull surprises out of thin air. I also love that she is never defeated, even when things don’t play out the way she wants/expects.
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Aelin’s saga continues. Aelin returns home only to be rejected. She continues to build her squad and carry out her plans. She knows who her real enemy is, she has funds and an army - what could go wrong?!?!
I love the way Aelin still manages to pull surprises out of thin air. I also love that she is never defeated, even when things don’t play out the way she wants/expects.
#readsof2021 #readingisfundamental #bookworm
The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Book #73 of 2021.
The author focuses on using self-love to heal. Starting with body shame - you should appreciate your body for all that it allows you to do and all the places you can go everyday.
She does not stop there, though. Because once you learn to live and accept yourself, you should extend this to others. Stop the body shaming, racism, sexism, homophobia and all the other VIOLENT isms that plague us all today.
I really enjoyed this book and it made me reflect on how often my interactions with others fall so far short of sharing love. This book was eye-opening.
#readsof2021 #readingisfundamental #bookworm
The author focuses on using self-love to heal. Starting with body shame - you should appreciate your body for all that it allows you to do and all the places you can go everyday.
She does not stop there, though. Because once you learn to live and accept yourself, you should extend this to others. Stop the body shaming, racism, sexism, homophobia and all the other VIOLENT isms that plague us all today.
I really enjoyed this book and it made me reflect on how often my interactions with others fall so far short of sharing love. This book was eye-opening.
#readsof2021 #readingisfundamental #bookworm
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Book #72 of 2021.
This is book 4 of the Throne of Glass series. Calaena Sardothien has lost everyone she’s loved but refuses to lose herself. She steps into her true identity - Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen - and starts to reclaim her life, her people and her throne. Of course, this is easier said than done. Aelin has many more obstacles to overcome, but she has true friends to help her now. Can she release enough of her past to accept it?
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This is book 4 of the Throne of Glass series. Calaena Sardothien has lost everyone she’s loved but refuses to lose herself. She steps into her true identity - Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen - and starts to reclaim her life, her people and her throne. Of course, this is easier said than done. Aelin has many more obstacles to overcome, but she has true friends to help her now. Can she release enough of her past to accept it?
#readsof2021 #readingisfundamental #bookworm
It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Book #71 of 2021.
The youngest #Bridgerton sister finds her mate. This is the love story of Hyacinth and Gareth. I love the spirit of adventure that flows through this story. I’m going to hate to reach the end of this series!
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The youngest #Bridgerton sister finds her mate. This is the love story of Hyacinth and Gareth. I love the spirit of adventure that flows through this story. I’m going to hate to reach the end of this series!
#readsof2021 #readingisfundamental #bookworm
When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Book #70 of 2021.
This is another #Bridgerton read! This is the love story of Francesca and Michael. The story was very engaging and I liked that we got to know Francesca better - she is barely mentioned in the other books.
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This is another #Bridgerton read! This is the love story of Francesca and Michael. The story was very engaging and I liked that we got to know Francesca better - she is barely mentioned in the other books.
#readsof2021 #readingisfundamental #bookworm
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Book #69 of 2021.
Calaena’s story continues with the revelation of her heritage.
I am hooked on this story!
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Calaena’s story continues with the revelation of her heritage.
I am hooked on this story!
#readsof2021 #readingisfundamental #bookworm
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Book #68 of 2021.
The second installment of Claire’s tale takes place 20 years from when we last saw her. She is now a surgeon and a mother. She has come back to Scotland with her daughter, Brianna, to see if she can figure out what happened to Jamie after he sent her back to her time….
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The second installment of Claire’s tale takes place 20 years from when we last saw her. She is now a surgeon and a mother. She has come back to Scotland with her daughter, Brianna, to see if she can figure out what happened to Jamie after he sent her back to her time….
#readsof2021 #readingisfundamental #bookworm
Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy by Anne Lamott
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
3.75
Book #67 of 2021.
The author details how we can live by sharing mercy as “radical kindness” all around us.
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The author details how we can live by sharing mercy as “radical kindness” all around us.
#readsof2021 #readingisfundamental #bookworm
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Book #66 of 2021.
Calaena’s story continues….
She won the competition and is now the King’s Assassin, but she is far from loyal. How long can she maintain her ruse while also protecting the few that she has let get close to her?
#readsof2021 #readingisfundamental #bookworm
Calaena’s story continues….
She won the competition and is now the King’s Assassin, but she is far from loyal. How long can she maintain her ruse while also protecting the few that she has let get close to her?
#readsof2021 #readingisfundamental #bookworm