book reviews
Reviews of books by relationship gurus, dating experts, and cautionary tale-tellers.
Book Review: Jack of Thorns by A.K. Faulkner
You’d think seeing the future would make life easy, but Laurence Riley knows better. No matter how hard he tries to master the chaos, everything slips out of control. His violent ex-boyfriend, his supernatural talents, his drug addiction—seeing what’s coming doesn’t help with any of them. He needs help and he knows it. Help that only a god can provide. The answer to his prayers is Jack, who offers help reining in his powers and mastering his life. In exchange, all Jack asks is regular offerings of sexual energy from Laurence’s conquests. A month ago, that would have been just fine with Laurence. If not for Quentin, it still would be. Devastatingly handsome, incredibly desirable, and so far out of Laurence’s league it’s not even funny, Quentin is the flame to Laurence’s moth. Laurence doesn’t want anyone else, he can’t think of anyone else, and neither Quentin’s frustratingly chaste behavior nor his uncontrollable telekinesis are enough to put him off. Not even if his focus on Quentin means breaking his bargain with Jack and facing the consequences of disappointing a god. Laurence doesn’t need to see the future to know that’s a bad idea, but he has no clue how dangerous Jack really is…
By Marie Sinadjan4 years ago in Humans
5 Books That’ll Change Your Life This Summer
What is the book about? The book is about a young woman who moves to a new city and starts a new job. She is struggling to find her place in the new city and is feeling lost. The book follows her as she meets new people and starts to find her way. This book is perfect for summer because it’s about starting over and finding yourself. If you’re looking for a book that will help you relax and escape your everyday life, this is the book for you. Why should I read this book? There are several reasons of reading this book. First of all, it will help you to improve your understanding of the world. It will also provide you with new insights into the human condition. In addition, this book will help you to develop your critical thinking skills. Finally, this book will entertain you and make you think about life in a new way. There are several reasons why you should read the book “Why Should I Read This Book?” this summer. First, it will help you to improve your reading skills. This book is full of interesting stories and articles that will keep you entertained while you learn. Second, it will help you to expand your knowledge. You will learn about different topics that you may not be familiar with, and this will help you to become a more well-rounded person. Third, it will help you to develop a love for reading. This book is filled with beautiful illustrations and inspiring quotes that will motivate you to read more. Finally, it will help you to bond with your family and friends. Reading this book together will give you something to talk about and share your thoughts on. So, don’t wait any longer, pick up a copy of “Why Should I Read This Book?” What are the books about? The first book on the list is “The Sun and Her Flowers” by Rupi Kaur. This book is a collection of poems and illustrations that explore themes of love, loss, femininity, and nature. The second book is “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid. This novel tells the story of a young couple who must leave their home in an unnamed city that is being consumed by war and violence. They journey to different countries in search of safety and a new life. The third one is “How to be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life” by Lilly Singh. In this book, YouTube star Lilly Singh shares her personal story and offers advice on how to achieve success in life. These are just a few of the many great books that will be published this summer. So if you’re looking for something to read that will inspire and challenge you, be sure to check out these titles. Give a quote from the book. “The world is only a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine This quote from St. Augustine sums up why reading is so important. Reading allows us to travel to different places and learn about new things. It broadens our horizons and helps us to understand the world around us. This summer, why not take some time to read a book that will change your life? There are so many great books out there that can help you to learn new things and see the world in a new way. Reading can be a great way to improve your mind and your life this summer. Conclusion So there you have it — a list of books that are sure to change your life this summer. From self-help books to novels, these reads will help you get through the hot summer months and come out a changed person on the other side. So grab a book (or two, or three), find a comfortable spot in the shade, and enjoy!
By Ayesha Amjad4 years ago in Humans
7 Great Books About Self-Improvement Everyone Must Read
Reading is the best way to help people grow and improve themselves. What you read can make a difference in your life, the kind of thinking you possess, and your future. In this article, we will come across some of the very best books every human must read. I will help you along this journey.
By Chandler Voca4 years ago in Humans
Book Review: Diary of an Angry Young Man by Rishi Vohra
Raghav is an ordinary seven-year-old growing up on the 'good' side of Colaba in Bombay. His is a safe, protected world and he is kept well away from the 'other', darker side of Colaba, which nevertheless, holds a deep fascination for him with its colorful, busy alleys bustling with activity, people and mystery - the 'real' world as far he is concerned. But life has other plans and Raghav's entire world comes crashing down one day. In the space of a few crucial hours, his childish innocence is ripped away brutally, and he also loses the one person who may have made his world right again - his mother. That fateful day alters the course of his life and the 'other' side is the only place he can escape his now truly miserable home life and his bitter father who he resents more and more each day. He never tells even his closest friends about the horrific abuse he suffered the day his mother died, the day a fierce, burning anger took root in his very soul. Now, 20 years later, all his peers and friends are settling down into jobs and the business of growing up. But Raghav is still trapped between his now suffocating relationship with his father, his own inability to find a job and make a life for himself and the painful memories of his childhood ordeal that still haunt him. And this is when he meets Rani one day, an orphan beggar girl who knows life on the streets of Mumbai, but not in the way Raghav does. He wants to 'save' Rani from the beggar mafia and give her a chance at a better life. His strong need to stand up for something, to truly help someone is fueled by the recent Nirbhaya gangrape case in New Delhi, that evokes painful memories of his own past trauma. Set in Bombay in 1992 and Mumbai in 2012, and inspired by true events, Diary of an Angry Young Man is a coming-of-age urban drama that explores the complex layers of humanity. And the city that engenders them.
By Marie Sinadjan4 years ago in Humans
Audiobook Review: The Child of Fire and Earth by Barry Ryerson
Hew had always dreamt of being a knight. Take that, villain! Yes, princess, of course I'll rescue you. Thank you, your Majesty, yes I am great with a sword. Unfortunately, being a farmer's son made that dream impossible. Real life was more about cleaning animal mess and checking for weeds. Until he met the dragon. It opened up a hidden world of magic around him. Faeries. Hobgoblins. Monsters, shape changers, brownies; you name them, he met them. But there was a problem. A blight to the north was making magic fade from the Earth. If it disappeared completely, then everyone would freeze to death. Yes, that included Hew's annoying little sister, but even she didn’t deserve to be frozen. He would have to be brave and defeat this blight. The question was… What could a nearly eleven-year-old do?
By Marie Sinadjan4 years ago in Humans
Book Review: The Heron Kings' Flight by Eric Lewis
The Heron Kings have been betrayed. A century after their formation from a gang of desperate peasant insurgents, the shadowy band of forest rangers suffers a rare defeat when a skirmish turns into a bloody ambush. Their shaky truce with the crown is tested as young members Linet and Aerrus work to track down their enemies. When reluctant peacetime soldier Eyvind reveals a conspiracy to welcome the charismatic invader Phynagoras, the trio must convince a weak king and pitifully few allies to stand against the storm. Their only hope lies in the forgotten tactics of their own guerrilla past, and a terrifying new alchemical weapon the likes of which the world had never imagined. The only question is which side will be destroyed by it first... This is the sequel to The Heron Kings. Click on the link for the review and the purchase links.
By Marie Sinadjan4 years ago in Humans
Book Review: From Brick and Darkness by J.L. Sullivan
Bax always fantasized something remarkable would happen in his life. So when a decrepit man with glowing purple eyes offers him a ring intended for his estranged father, Bax accepts. The ring speaks to Bax in a dream, tempting him with a vision of a powerful djinn. Desperate to make his fantasies a reality, Bax unleashes a creature called Ifrit, but soon learns this djinn isn't what the ring led him to believe. Feeding off the depths of his subconscious, the sinister demon fulfills what he thinks Bax wants by manipulating, threatening, and murdering. With everyone he loves in danger and a trail of crimes pointing back at him, Bax must scramble to solve the puzzle that will banish Ifrit forever.
By Marie Sinadjan4 years ago in Humans
"Story Genius"
Am I a genius when it comes to writing? I’d like to believe so, but sadly, no. I need some support. I think this book offers me some. Maybe it’s a crutch, or maybe not so much a crutch, as a jumping-off point, giving me a strong push in the right direction; giving me some support while developing my own technique.
By KJ Aartila4 years ago in Humans
My 2022 Books of the Month, Part 1
JANUARY: The Showstopper by Kyle Robertson New York, 1922: the economy is booming, the days are short, and the nights are long and filled with every kind of entertainment imaginable. But all is not well in this dazzling, decadent world. A masked criminal is stalking the streets and haunting the theaters, leaving chaos in his wake. No stage production is safe from his deviously brilliant methods of sabotage. In the opinion of janitor Tom Wilkins, the snobbish actors and businessmen around him are getting exactly what they deserve at the hands of the mysterious vigilante. But a chance encounter will soon plunge him into a deadly game of cat and mouse against a madman bent on total destruction. Caught in the whirlwind along with a beautiful actress, a refined theater owner, and a rookie police officer, Wilkins will have to use all his skills to expose the mastermind behind the curtain pulling all of their strings, before the curtain falls on Broadway–and his own life–forever.
By Marie Sinadjan4 years ago in Humans
Dealing with Bad Book Reviews
The first book I ever wrote was actually just self-published within the last month. I decided I wanted to write about something that I knew a fair amount about. It is about options trading, specifically covered calls in options trading. It was something that I researched and taught myself after trying to get others to teach me. I always have friends and family who ask me how to get started in it, so I wrote a guide on what it is and how to execute. The "book" literally took me years to write. Not because I didn't know how to do it, but I just didn't have the time, nor really took the time to write. You know how life just sometimes gets in the way.
By Kristi Flowers4 years ago in Humans
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves
Recently, I've read a number of novels that have really left me feeling empty. Some were too simple, others had a lot of issues fixed swiftly and neatly, while a third category had textual errors such misidentified bugs, incorrect tribes, and inaccurate descriptions. As I often do, I slogged through them all in the hopes of finding some intellectual interest and stimulation, but ultimately I was deeply let down. Then I chose Karen Joy Fowler's We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves. Fowler takes all the lovely components of a book and incorporates them into a compelling story with interesting people and situations. My mind was completely engaged from the first page to the last.
By Rahau Mihai4 years ago in Humans
