Literary journey of an office career escapee
I have read all books of the deeply imaginative Breach Chronicles by Ivy Logan – “Broken”, “Metamorphosis”, and “Redemption” – and when I realised that there is a prequel to the series I knew that I had to read it too. “Origins: The Legend of Ava” is a short read, packed with events that give... Continue Reading →
"Maybe the sheer beauty of life is in its fluidity, and once we accept it and embrace it, we can fully enjoy it." "Follow the Dragonfly”, the final instalment of the Dream Tamer Chronicles by Elena Carter, explores the ability of human beings to accept the fluidity of our existence and embrace it as a... Continue Reading →
Akita’s main goal in life is to help others. She is always there for everyone and never complains about her own misfortunes, which could have turned someone else into a bitter and disillusioned individual. Akita’s parents left her, giving her to foster care. She was separated from her brother who was raised on the other... Continue Reading →
My son came over to me when I was writing this review and, peering over my shoulder, asked: “2K words in a review? Really, Mom?” I replied that this book deserves it, for it is one of the greatest books I have ever read. Probably the greatest. “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck, a... Continue Reading →
“Flowers in the Snow” by Danielle Stewart is the first instalment of the five-book Edenville Series. It is a lovely read that I overall enjoyed. It turned out a lighter read than could be expected considering the heavy theme of racism and segregation in the American South back in the 60ies. I picked up this... Continue Reading →
“Dedication, hard work, and commitment brought him to where he was today, and unlike his father, he planned to enjoy his life, and share in its pleasures with the woman he loved before the Grim Reaper could take it all away.” It’s just Mario hadn’t envisaged that not the Grim Reaper but the unexpected twists... Continue Reading →
I don’t like writing reviews of the books that left me frustrated, and that’s why I haven’t written one for “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin, even though I finished reading it a while ago. Still, for the sake of objectivity, I’ve finally decided to share my thoughts about this novel. I don’t want to sound nasty, but... Continue Reading →
“A Lion’s Pride” by P.L. Stuart is the fourth instalment of the epic fantasy Drowned Kingdom saga. And what a riveting instalment it is! From the first pages, the story pulled me in and held me in its grip until the end. “… being a king is a cruel honour.” Othrun, the King of Eastrealm, has... Continue Reading →
What a superb finale to the amazing series! The fourth instalment of the Younglings “Storms, Starlight & Magic” by Helena M. Craggs wraps up the story beautifully. It is also a mind-blowing rollercoaster of events that doesn’t let you take a breath between turning the pages. Quinn Carter might be a half-demon, and he might... Continue Reading →
"We're all stronger for what we've been through and what those we love have been through." Says Nancy, who is suffering from Gulf War I-related PTSD, to her brother Brock, who is suffering from another kind of trauma. These words struck me as so piercingly true that I saved this quote from the brilliant novel by... Continue Reading →
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