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The Power of RitualThe Power of Ritual, BookTurning Everyday Activities Into Soulful Practices
by Kuile, Casper terBook - 2020 | First edition.
Gina_Vee's rating:
4 out of 5 stars
Added Jan 13, 2021
House of Salt and SorrowsHouse of Salt and Sorrows, Book
by Craig, Erin A.Book - 2019 | First edition.
Gina_Vee's rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Added Jan 13, 2021
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This is the creepiest mythology-based horror/mystery book I've read.
Gina_Vee's rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Added Jan 11, 2021
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This was a heartbreaking, entertaining, and enlightening read. I found a favorite quote from it that still has me thinking.
Forgiving What You Can't ForgetForgiving What You Can't Forget, BookDiscover How to Move On, Make Peace With Painful Memories, and Create A Life That's Beautiful Again
by TerKeurst, LysaBook - 2020
Gina_Vee's rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Added Jan 6, 2021
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I always forget that Lysa's books are like slow cooker meals: you need time in between chapters and thoughts to really let it marinate and get tender. This is on my need-to-read-it-twice list. The first few chapters of the book are definitely worth the time to read it again.I always forget that Lysa's books are like slow cooker meals: you need time in between chapters and thoughts to really let it marinate and get tender. This is on my need-to-read-it-twice list. The first few chapters of the book are definitely worth…
Gina_Vee's rating:
4 out of 5 stars
Added Jan 6, 2021
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This was a cute book. I read it mostly because my favorite illustrator and artist did the cover art for the book, but in terms of the story, finding yourself while having to live in the shadow of your seemingly impressive sisters through an epic adventure is always a good plot.This was a cute book. I read it mostly because my favorite illustrator and artist did the cover art for the book, but in terms of the story, finding yourself while having to live in the shadow of your seemingly impressive sisters through an epic…
Gina_Vee's rating:
4 out of 5 stars
Added Jan 4, 2021
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I read this book mainly because I'd already read "No Offense" before I found out it's part of series/collection of books. The number one thing I liked about this book is that Bree finally finds someone who listens to her, believes her, and defends her about what happened to her. I don't know that there's many people who wouldn't appreciate this aspect of the story. I also liked that judgements was a theme in the book. Throughout the book, Bree focuses on not judging others for their life decisions, especially since so many factors go into the decisions people make for themselves. I also like the fact that Bree downplays the incoming storm until all of the locals convince her to take it a little more seriously. Finally, I liked that there's a wealthy family on the island who takes care of their community in times of crisis. There's so much to like about this book. I think it was a pretty good read.I read this book mainly because I'd already read "No Offense" before I found out it's part of series/collection of books. The number one thing I liked about this book is that Bree finally finds someone who listens to her, believes her, and defends…
How to Be FineHow to Be Fine, BookWhat We Learned From Living by the Rules of 50 Self-help Books
by Greenberg, JolentaBook - 2020 | First edition.
Gina_Vee's rating:
4 out of 5 stars
Added Jan 2, 2021
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I love the brave honesty about whether or not these self help books, and self help books in general, are for everyone, as well as what does work from them.
A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and TomorrowA Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, Book
by Namey, Laura TaylorBook - 2020
Gina_Vee's rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Added Jan 1, 2021
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A good book to end the year on.
Tristan Strong Destroys the WorldTristan Strong Destroys the World, Book
by Mbalia, KwameBook - 2020 | First edition.
Gina_Vee's rating:
5 out of 5 stars
Added Dec 28, 2021
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I'm so excited to read the next book in this series! I loved that Kwame incorporated trauma and storytelling as topics into this book. I even found a line from it that sounded so much like life in 2020: "Grown ups are always going on and on about the future, but it's the now we have to suffer through. It's hard thinking about next week when today is punching you in the face."I'm so excited to read the next book in this series! I loved that Kwame incorporated trauma and storytelling as topics into this book. I even found a line from it that sounded so much like life in 2020: "Grown ups are always going on and on about…
Gina_Vee's rating:
3 out of 5 stars
Added Dec 23, 2020
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It's a good book and a good story, but parts of it just rubbed me the wrong way...
Together, ApartTogether, Apart, BookStories
Book - 2020 | First edition.
Gina_Vee's rating:
5 out of 5 stars
Added Dec 21, 2020
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This is the teen romance we've all needed this year. My only wish is that I'd read it sooner.
Gina_Vee's rating:
5 out of 5 stars
Added Dec 21, 2020
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I don't know which one I like better: Stamped or Stamped From the Beginning.
One Minute MentoringOne Minute Mentoring, BookHow to Find and Work With A Mentor--and Why You'll Benefit From Being One
by Blanchard, Kenneth H.Book - 2017 | First edition.
Gina_Vee's rating:
5 out of 5 stars
Added Dec 21, 2020
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I like this little book! It's helped me to improve my mentoring practices.
Gina_Vee's rating:
5 out of 5 stars
Added Dec 21, 2020
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Okay, the beginning of the book was hard to get through. There were little to no answers, Bree's going through the anger, depression, and bargaining stages of grief almost on a rotation, and you're mostly just reading through it and thinking, "Seriously? Who are these people? And when is Bree actually getting her homework done?" The last 10-20 or so chapters of the book, though, caught me by complete surprise. Parts of it was still confusing, but the book moves lightning-fast towards the end. I'm still reeling from the shock, even though I half expected it. I can't wait for the second book.Okay, the beginning of the book was hard to get through. There were little to no answers, Bree's going through the anger, depression, and bargaining stages of grief almost on a rotation, and you're mostly just reading through it and thinking,…
Gina_Vee's rating:
5 out of 5 stars
Added Dec 15, 2020
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I'm convinced Nic Stone writes her books using golden ink.
Gina_Vee's rating:
5 out of 5 stars
Added Dec 15, 2020
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This book is a lot like Children of Blood and Bone, but with differences. I'd almost say the world created in this book could be the history, future, or a parallel universe to Children of Blood and Bone. Also, the ending! ALSO I heard it's going to be a movie adaptation and it'll be a trilogy book series with another book coming out soon.This book is a lot like Children of Blood and Bone, but with differences. I'd almost say the world created in this book could be the history, future, or a parallel universe to Children of Blood and Bone. Also, the ending! ALSO I heard it's going to…
Welcome to the United States of AnxietyWelcome to the United States of Anxiety, BookObservations From A Reforming Neurotic
by Lancaster, JenBook - 2020 | First edition.
Gina_Vee's rating:
2.5 out of 5 stars
Added Dec 10, 2020
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I liked this book even though there are a number of points I disagree with the author about. She does make some points I'd never known or thought of, though. I think it's worth the read because she both challenges and affirms relevant arguments.
Anxious PeopleAnxious People, BookA Novel
by Backman, FredrikBook - 2020 | First Atria Books hardcover edition.
Gina_Vee's rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Added Dec 10, 2020
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This book was so interesting! There were a number of times I thought I knew who the bank robber is, and I can't honestly say I know exactly who they are still. I laughed at the joke about Hawaiian pizza and Zara is funny sometimes, too.
Gina_Vee's rating:
4 out of 5 stars
Added Dec 6, 2020
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I liked this book. I think it had enough twistedness to it to not veer too much into a mystery novel, enough romance to not veer completely off into a romance, and a lot of character.
Gina_Vee's rating:
5 out of 5 stars
Added Dec 6, 2020
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Good story! It was heartbreaking, exhilarating, and heartwarming all at the same time.
Gina_Vee's rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Added Dec 2, 2020
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Despite that there is a lot of divorce and infidelity in this book, there are some really important conversations about the type of domestic violence and abuse that it brings up. I think the book is phenomenal in the simple fact that it brings up a topic that rarely gets brought up in literature.Despite that there is a lot of divorce and infidelity in this book, there are some really important conversations about the type of domestic violence and abuse that it brings up. I think the book is phenomenal in the simple fact that it brings up a…
The Case of the Peculiar Pink FanThe Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, Book
by Springer, NancyBook - 2008
Gina_Vee's rating:
4.5 out of 5 stars
Added Nov 21, 2020
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So far, this one might be my favorite in the series.
Gina_Vee's rating:
4 out of 5 stars
Added Nov 21, 2020
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This one was such a strange and interesting tale. I love that Enola took on such a crafty case.
Gina_Vee's rating:
4 out of 5 stars
Added Nov 21, 2020
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I love that this second book in the series shows Enola's determination to, if not be able to make a name for herself, at least prove her brothers wrong about her.
Gina_Vee's rating:
5 out of 5 stars
Added Nov 21, 2020
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This book is highly insightful into who Kamala is and what she stands for.
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