Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard What I like about Mare is that she's real. She doesn't always do the right thing or the nice thing. She doesn't apologize for who she is, and she leads her people even though she doesn't consider herself a leader. She's messy and complicated but so is life. She makes … Continue reading Unrelunctant Hero
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Tainted Love
"A Court of Mist and Fury" by Sarah J. Maas In the first book I loved Feyre and Tamlin's relationship. Looking back on it I can't really say why. Reading this next installment I realized, right along with Feyre, how toxic that relationship was. When we're young we see and are taught that some things … Continue reading Tainted Love
Feminine Energy
"Red Clocks" by Leni Zumas This book focuses on four women who are connected in different ways. The Mender is a holistic healer who takes care of everyone but herself. The Teacher preaches about women's rights but she actually learns more in the end. The Wife fights for more purpose in life than being a … Continue reading Feminine Energy
You were Supposed to Protect me
Bastard out of Carolina by: Dorothy Allison G: Fiction, Classics, Novels, American/Southern, Coming of Age Start: 26.May.18 Finish: 9.June.18 Goodreads Reading Challenge: 31 out of 50 This novel was tough because it had an edge of realness to it. It told a story that was griping, chilling and hard to stomach all at once. Ruth Anne … Continue reading You were Supposed to Protect me
Love&Family (Neither are easy)
A Court of Thorns and Roses by: Sarah J. Mass G: YA, Fantasy Start: 2.April.18 Finish: 24.April.18 Goodreads Reading Challenge: 20-50 When I first started this book I wasn't a fan. I was reading it for one of my book clubs so I continued on, because all the other books we've read have been great. Feyre … Continue reading Love&Family (Neither are easy)