Book Reviews – Page 101

February 17, 2023

Brown Girl

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Brown Girl 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Leilani Taneus-Miller ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
This novel gives Insight into all experiences big and small that chip away at a person’s sense of worth.

I can really relate with the main character of the story, Shelly – being a brown kid in a white neighbourhood is not easy, not at the time the novel is set in early 1980’s, not so far off the changes coming out of the civil rights movement where prejudice was as yet deeply rooted.

Shelly is isolated at school and gets sent to the Headmaster’s office frequently – not for her wrongs but to keep her out of the way and in many cases to keep her out of harms way, away from the relentless preteens who bully her because she is black. It seems so unfair yet entirely believable.

I was so surprised that the Headmaster of her school constantly turned a blind eye to the physical and emotional abuse being doled out on a daily basis by Shelly’s would-be peers and class teacher. The only way she can shut out all the sneers and insults is to retreat into her inner world of stories, books and fantasies about being in her ancestral homeland (which are fantastically written).

I kept wondering will she be successful in befriending any of her classmates? And hoping the kids in her school would go against the grain to be her friend.

I liked Shelly’s character so much and I also loved the character of Dolly in the story – they both handle life with intrigue and humour. And I couldn’t help but fall in love with Hetty just as much as Shelly does.

Although Shelly sees herself as not brave, I found her incredibly courageous to carry on day in and day out, as if she is holding out for the other people in the novel to change. I found myself thinking that maybe she brings about their change with her patience and tenacity.

This is an intriguing story that I couldn’t put down until I finished it. The title of the story couldn’t have been better than this as this is truly the story of a brown girl.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

February 17, 2023

Surviving You

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Surviving You 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Mariah Johnson ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Surviving You is an intriguing story written by the author Mariah Johnson. The story features an eight-year-old girl, Sophía Pérez. Sophía lives in a family of four. Her parents and her younger brother Elias are her world. At the age of eight years, she was stripped of her childhood.

Her mother grieves the loss of her husband and wasn’t herself. Sophía was given the responsibility to take care of her younger brother. Sophía also found her mother’s behavior strange. Ballet was not just the hobby of Sophía. She was quite serious about it. Read this book to know how Sophía will deal with things.

The story is written well. Losing a partner or a parent is the biggest tragedy of life that could happen to someone. Reading about Sophía’s family’s grief broke my heart while reading. I could relate to this story as my cousins lost their mother in seventh grade and have to take care of themselves at a very young age. Go for this book. I am sure you would love it. Great work by Mariah in this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

February 17, 2023

Snatched: The Unforgettable Cruise

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Snatched: The Unforgettable Cruise 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Martin M. Nuza ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Snatched: The Unforgettable Cruise” written by the author Martin M Nuza is a crime novel. This novel is based on real events and crimes that happen on cruise ships.

The main character of the story is a young woman named Chloe. She went on a five day cruise with her best friend Alexis. Chloe’s father Ethan Moore is a police detective and he is 45 years old. When Chloe went on the cruise, his father was concerned for her. At the cruise, Chloe and Alexis were involved with strangers and had a great time. They didn’t have any idea about the monsters that were on the ship.

Read this story to know what will happen to Chloe on the cruise. Will she return safely to her father or will she never return? The story is fast paced. It kept me on the edge of my seat. Before reading this novel, I didn’t have any idea about the crimes that happened on the cruise. I am grateful to the author for this book and for increasing my awareness. I strongly recommend this book to all my fellow readers.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

February 16, 2023

Long Enough to Love You

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Long Enough to Love You 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Kirsten Pursell ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Long Enough to Love You” by Kirsten Pursell is a romance book. The main character of the story is Jenn who is an empty nester. Jenn’s husband Mark supported her when she walked away from her career to be a stay-at-home mom. They both are good parents but Jenn feels unappreciated by her husband. She feels she is in a loveless marriage.

Jenn decided to be safe in a marriage instead of leaving her husband. I could relate Jenn’s character to some extent with my mom or most of the women who spend most of their life taking care of their kids. In her relationship, Jenn was starving for validation from her husband and when she didn’t receive any, she started having resentment. Jenn had even considered the pros and cons of getting separated from her husband.

Things took a turn when Jenn reconnected with her first love Tripp. He makes her feel loved, wanted, etc. Read the story to find out whether Jenn will choose to be safe or wanted. I enjoyed every bit of this story. It fits my reading taste. The writing style of the author is nice. This is a captivating story and I couldn’t put it down until I finished it.

Romance lovers should definitely read this one. You would be delighted to read this well written book. I am interested in reading more books by the author in the near future.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

More than Human

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: More than Human 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Paul Knight ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
More than Human is a fantasy book written by the author Paul Knight. The story features Professor Caine, Dr Abridge and Rutland. They have shared the news to the world about the ten superhumans. These superhumans are collectively known as The Guild.

The media is interested in knowing more about the superhumans. They asked Professor Caine if they are born or genetically altered but it’s too soon for the professor to share anything with the media.

Zethar and Raziel, the superhumans have high profile rescues and they have caught most of the attention from people. Read this story to know more about these superhumans.

The storyline is interesting and the pace of the story is fine. The world building is interesting. The way superhumans could touch even those from whom the cops are scared is amazing. This book will take you on the rollercoaster ride. Action lovers should go for it without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

February 10, 2023

Regent Alpha: Part One

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Regent Alpha: Part One 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Jakcub Anthonnie Young ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Regent Alpha: Part One” written by the author Jakcub Anthonnie Young is a paranormal fiction. The main character of the story is Jacqueline. She has always looked forward to college. When she was leaving home for college, she felt excited and scared at the same time.

At college, Jackie felt a headache, pain in her body. She felt hunger she couldn’t control. Her classmate Laird Hendrix tried to tell Jackie about why she is feeling like that. Hendrix had gone through something similar and so he could help Jackie. Will Jackie accept his help? It was interesting to see her whole life turning upside down in a moment.

If you enjoy reading stories involving fantasy, mystery, action, etc then go ahead with this one. The story is interesting and it kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed the writing style of the author. I am really curious to read part two of the series as well.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4.5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

February 5, 2023

Taming the Dragon

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Taming the Dragon 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Gary Tubbs ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
I love reading memoirs. Recently I got my hands on Gary Tubbs’ memoir “Taming the Dragon”. It is a book about one man’s journey through life as he faces discrimination and his own demons. The story is about the author Gary. Growing up, he always craved for his father’s approval. No matter what Gary does, his father doesn’t appreciate him. Gary even thought that he wasn’t the son his dad had dreamed of.

During his school years, he spent time with his friends and had different experiences with boys or girls. He spent his school years in self-doubt. Read this story to know what happens to him as he goes through a heart-wrenching divorce. It was interesting to read about Gary’s self-awakening. Read the book yourself to know how he accepted himself as perfectly imperfect and good enough.

I enjoyed this book so much that I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. I appreciate the honesty of the author in this book. It is an insightful read. Gary’s journey is inspiring. Those who are having a difficult time accepting themselves should definitely get their hands on this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

February 5, 2023February 6, 2023

A Call by Royal Appointment

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: A Call by Royal Appointment 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: June Ross MBE ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“A Call By Royal Appointment: Your Dreams Can Come True” is an intriguing story of the author June Ross MBE. In this book, the author June has shared about the life experiences and memories she had from her childhood as she grew up.

When June was seventeen years old, she had a dream in which she saw her mother in a casket. At the age of eighteen, her mother passed away. The loss of her mother taught a valuable life lesson to June. She realized that God communicates to us through dreams. As the story progresses, June’s marriage fails. She is a single parent to her two kids. Read this story to know why June received an invitation to receive an award from the Queen of England.

I am glad to know about June’s life events. Her story made me reflect on the time when God communicated to me through my dreams. Her story has inspired me to keep fighting for your dreams. June’s story also teaches us to move ahead in life in spite of the tragedies we face. It’s a book worth reading. Go ahead with it.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4.5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

January 30, 2023

Starvin’ Artist

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Starvin’ Artist 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Anthony S. Waldren ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Starvin’ Artist: Hunger for Success” is an inspirational memoir written by the author Anthony S. Waldren. Through this book, the author wants to remind the readers that our victories, failures, mistakes, loss, obstacles are the stepping stones to success.

In this book, the author has mentioned how his surroundings weren’t always positive when he was growing up. However, Anthony learned to find a silver lining in every cloud. He fits that in his mind that even the negative experiences teach us lessons so he learned from each experience in his life.

The story begins with a young boy feeling asleep in class because he couldn’t sleep at night due to gunshots. The drug dealers in the neighborhood taught Anthony about entrepreneurship. I appreciate the way the author learned to make the best of his surroundings.

“Your circumstances today are not your final destination.”

I felt so much inspired by the above line from the book. Even though the author faced many hardships in his life, he didn’t let negative surroundings or people shape him. The way he saw the good in the bad circumstances helped him to be the man he is today. This is a must read memoir especially by those who are stuck at wrong places. I am glad to read it. I strongly recommend it to my fellow readers.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

January 30, 2023

Fight

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: FIGHT 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Katherine Meier ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:

“FIGHT: A journey from wrestling to rest” written by the author Katherine Meier is an intriguing story. Through this book, the author takes readers on the rollercoaster ride of her heavenly adventures. This is the story of a lost and broken woman who woke up to the voice of God and then became hungry for Father.

Katherine was born to parents who were not Christ-followers at that time. When she was 13 years old, her parents discovered Jesus. Katherine fell in love at first sight with Jesus at a church in London. At the church, she felt peace as if all the darkness within her was washed away.

Throughout this book, the author has mentioned her personal encounters with Jesus. In December 2016, Katherine was ready to commit suicide. She cried out to God to save her and Jesus proved to be faithful. He showed her a vision that helped her to take steps towards healing.

While reading this book, the readers would find keys that will lead them into the heart of Jesus. The author has mentioned strongly that Jesus is the WAY MAKER, MIRACLE WORKER and PROMISE KEEPER. She has experienced the blessings of Jesus in her life and with his grace, Katherine has found her identity and purpose in life. This is a well written book that strengthens the faith of the readers in God. The title of the book is suitable according to the content.

• 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4.5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon