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July 17, 2023

Not What Meets the Eye

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Not What Meets the Eye 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Matrika Hay ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Not What Meets the Eye” written by the author Matrika Hay is an intriguing read. The main character of the story is Antosha Scarlett. Like her parents, she is an archaeologist. She travels the world and collects the artifacts. When she was on her recent journey, she heard the voice of her teacher echoing through her head that “Artifacts are pieces of history that tells us who we are and where we come from”.

On reaching home from her recent journey, Antosha showed the artifact to Sahár. She is glad to return to a place she can call home. As the story progresses, the Lost City was discovered. Antosha received a letter from the Wilshire Company to work on their staff. In the past, Antosha’s parents have worked there and things didn’t end well.

Read the story to know what will happen this time. The writing style of the author is nice and the cover photo is beautiful. The title of the book is suitable. The backdrop setting could have been shorter. The narration is smooth and I was able to follow the story easily. Go ahead with it without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

July 16, 2023

Havana Hangover

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Havana Hangover 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Randy Richardson ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Havana Hangover is an intriguing thriller written by the author Randy Richardson. The story features two main characters: Tanner Ford and his ex-best friend Jackson Swift from law school. When Tanner was in law school, he fell in love with a girl named Anabel Dubois.

When Jackson entered the picture, Tanner was cheated. Jackson and Anabel got married and Tanner didn’t look back to Jackson since that day. After five years, he received a message from him to take a trip to Cuba. Tanner agreed but he doesn’t know why he said yes to going on a trip with Jackson. One of the reasons was Tanner’s love for Ernest Hemingway. That brought him to Havana, Cuba. Read the story to know what will happen in Havana.

The writing style of the author is nice and the cover photo is exciting. The title of the book couldn’t have been better than this. The characters are written well and I loved the character of Tanner Ford. The author has done great work in this book and I enjoyed every bit of it.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

July 15, 2023

Not Tonight, Honey

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Not Tonight, Honey 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Courtney Boyer ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Not Tonight, Honey: Why women actually don’t want sex and what we can do about it” written by the author Courtney Boyer is an interesting read. In this book, the author has discussed various reasons for women’s less desire towards sex.

The author has mentioned how women spend their life being the sexual gatekeepers of society. We are the ones who often refuse to have sex and the male partners don’t understand this. I agree with Courtney when she mentioned that women fear being slut-shamed or labeled as whores.

In this book, the author has included various tool boxes. These are basically the questions which women should ask themselves to know themselves better. Women weren’t powerful at all before they entered the workforce. She was expected to tolerate everything that their male partners impose on them.

This book helped me to understand myself and men better. It gives knowledge to women how not being interested in sex is a personal problem. The cover photo is eye-catching and the title couldn’t have been better than this. The writing style of the author is nice and I am glad to read this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

July 14, 2023

Elizabeth Bromwell: The Case of the Chinese Leopard

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Elizabeth Bromwell: The Case of the Chinese Leopard 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Kathryn Raaker and Robert M. Taggart ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Elizabeth Bromwell: The Case of the Chinese Leopard” written by the authors Kathryn Raaker and Robert M. Taggart is an interesting read. The story kept me hooked from the first page itself and I couldn’t put it down once I started reading it.

There is a deadly spy game running between China and the US. Elizabeth Jordan and her family were made a part of this dangerous game. There was a terrorist attack at the World Trade Center and six people died. While trying to escape from the building, Elizabeth hit her head. Before losing consciousness, she remembered a man with a revolver.

There is a top secret file Harbinger and many dangerous people are after this file. When Elizabeth was going to her aunt Estelle, she felt as if she was being followed. A man from black Pontiac 301 gave her a letter. Read the story to find out if Elizabeth’s family is in danger.

The story kept me on the edge of my seat. I had a great time reading this novel. The writing style of the author is nice and the cover photo is eye-catching. The language used in the book is lucid and the narration is smooth. Go for it without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

July 13, 2023

Your Jewels are in your Journey

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Your Jewels are in your journey 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Elijah Lewis ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Your Jewels are in your journey” written by the author Elijah Lewis contains life lessons to lead us to our optimal self. In this book, the author has shared a few learnings or jewels from his own life journey.

The first lesson that the author is teaching to the readers is not to take life for granted. The author has mentioned about making progress every day and becoming a better version of ourselves. Our attitude and behavior makes us who we are. Only the brave have the courage to admit his mistake. Every mistake is a chance to learn something. So, instead of repeating that mistake, we should learn our lesson and grow.

This book is an inspiration to do self-reflection so we can start our journey towards a better version of ourselves. By changing ourselves, we can start making this world a better place. There are many jewels in this book. If you could remember even 3 or 4 jewels, they would help you for life. It’s a must read book. I am glad to get my hands on this. Great work done by Elijah in this one.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

July 12, 2023

Kaleidoscope

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Kaleidoscope 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Preston Wade ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Kaleidoscope written by the author Preston Wade is a must read book. This is a memoir in which Preston has shared about his imaginative friend Hatrick. Hatrick told Preston that she is a friend and guardian angel.

Although Hatrick is Jesus, she allowed Preston to call her Hatrick. Hatrick told Preston that every human has a different way of relating to her. It would be interesting to read about Preston’s adventure throughout this memoir. Once, Preston got to know about Hatrick’s brother and he was given the choice to choose his guardian angel.

I loved the first chapter in which the author talked about the fight within us. It depends on us whether we want to feed the Light Wolf or the Dark One.

This is a great read. Readers would get to know about his different experiences. Preston’s first experience with psychedelic drugs was uncomfortable. What will he do next? The writing style of the author is nice. Those who love memoir should get their hands on this one. I enjoyed every bit of this book. It’s a thought provoking read that will make you do self-reflection also about which wolf you choose in your life. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

July 12, 2023

Panglossian

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Panglossian 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: R. Rose ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
Panglossian written by the author R. Rose is an intriguing read. This book is a collection of poetry. Through this book, the author encourages readers to keep moving forward even though life is difficult and hard. The author reminds us that the terrible things that happen to us make us stronger.

Great lessons often come with pain.
Grit your teeth and take responsibility.
Swallow your pride and learn the lesson.
Breathe and try again.
Smile, this time you’ll know how to win.
Never stop getting back up.
Continue to improve & grow.

There are many poems from this collection that I loved. I could relate well to the poems as we all must have been in similar situations. One could enjoy a couple of poems in a single sitting. I will reread this book in the future as the poems are inspiring.

This is a must read book as the author has shared many joyful and painful experiences in this book. Readers could learn many important lessons from it. I appreciate all the wisdom by the author in this book. If you are on your healing journey then get your hands on this book.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

July 11, 2023

Precious Scars

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Precious Scars 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Julia Engelhorn ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Precious Scars: The true story of how I learned to live without my children after they were murdered” written by the author Julia Engelhorn is a must read book. Julia’s life is divided into before and after. The story features Julia and Mario. Mario was twelve years senior to Julia. He was a maxillofacial surgeon and looked quite mature. The way he treated Julia was something different for her as she wasn’t treated that well by any of her previous boyfriends.

One day, Julia was proposed to by Mario and she wasn’t elated. Since nothing seems wrong, she agreed for the marriage. The couple became parents to César. After marriage, Julia noticed that Mario doesn’t give her the same attention as he was giving before marriage to her. Slowly, things turned bad and Julia realized she is more happy when Mario isn’t around. Read this story to know more about the two twins and their fate.

I appreciate the author for sharing her journey with us. The language used in the book is raw and the readers could feel the pain Julia has tolerated over years. The title of the book couldn’t have been better than this.

If you have gone through an unimaginable loss in life and are looking for healing then get your hands on Julia’s story. It’s worth reading a book and I am glad to read it.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023

Can’t Let You Go

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Can’t Let You Go 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Shelda Sauls ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“Can’t Let You Go” written by the author Shelda Sauls is an interesting read. The main character of the story is Dr. Adrienne Jones. AJ was raised by her uncle Dr. James Jones. It had always been the two of them.

Dr. Kane Brown was James’ dearest associate and protégé. He moved in with him. AJ was determined to find if Kane was legit. She couldn’t let anyone take advantage of Jones’ fortune. AJ is James’ brother’s daughter. James had made a big sacrifice by adopting AJ and therefore AJ felt she owed him everything. AJ was smitten with Kane at first sight. On questioning Kane, AJ found out that his place was burned and also he is divorced. Kane doesn’t want to open his heart to anyone after being divorced. Read this story to know will things change with AJ around him.

The writing style of the author is nice. The cover photo is eye-catching. The story is well paced and I enjoyed every bit of this book. The narration is smooth and strong. I couldn’t put this book down once I started reading it. The characters and the plot are intriguing. I am glad to read this book. Looking forward to reading more books by the author in the future.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon

July 9, 2023

The River of Life: Staying Afloat

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: The River of Life: Staying Afloat 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Hanne Buggild ✍️
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🚀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
“The River of Life: Staying Afloat” written by the author Hanne Buggild is a captivating read that hooked my attention from the first page itself. The story features Hannah who wanted to be loved and cared for. Her father and mother were living their own life and didn’t care about Hannah. At school, she was bullied by different students.

A guy named Anders told her that he wanted her. Hannah felt that for the first time, someone wanted her. She let Anders control her. Hannah had a new friend Virginia. Read this story to know will Virginia be able to help Hannah in healing from her past traumas.

Humiliation, condescension, and unworthiness were daily feelings for Hannah many times in her life. We also feel unloved and unworthy many times in life. Hannah’s journey teaches beautiful lessons to the readers. One lesson that I would remember for life is “Don’t cry over anything that won’t cry over you!”

The writing of the author is descriptive and I had a great time reading this book. It is worth reading. I am glad to get my hands on this one. Looking forward to reading more books by the author in the future.

𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5

★ Book Is Available On Amazon