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As a medical student, I no longer can make time for reading books yet I want to get back on track. I would like to review books and post my honest opinion here helping out amateur and aspiring authors. However, as it is difficult for me as a student to find time and whatever I have or got will be precious , I’d like to make something out of it.Hence, I will be taking paid reviews but ensuring quality work and honest opinion. Authors can contact me via email.
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This was a book that I read outside my usual reading preference and comfort zone. I chose to read this book back in 2021 and finally got the time to review it, I chose this one for 2 reasons : (1) The author went through my blog and reached out to me for reviewing his work and he was extremely humble; I always try to help out authors who spend their time and contribute to the literary word be it writing fictional or non fictional books and I am extremely sorry for coming up with a review after this long (2) I thought the content of the book might come in handy at some point of life and it won’t hurt to consume a different type of knowledge.
SYNOPSIS:
Prepare to explore an amazing collection of open-source projects shared by others—that literally create millions of dollars of wealth. You can do all these projects yourself by following in the footsteps of other Creative Commons users. Perhaps best of all—it is all free! Regardless of your experience, in doing your own projects, you have already benefited from this open-source sharing, even without knowing it. The internet is perhaps the best example because it is a massive collection of wildly successful open-source projects put together by millions of people sharing their time and talent. In these pages, you will learn about how to be a more proactive sharer in the Creative Commons to reap the benefits of enormous wealth for yourself and others, even if you have only a modest amount of money to start.
My Review:
The key message of the author was that YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SPEND A FORTUNE IN CASE YOU WANT TO GET IN PRODUCTION OR RECYCLING BUSINESS. The book discusses on a scientific approach on DIY and the potentials of DIY industry in near future. The book also illustrates that open source software and hardware can help in a cost efficient way and how quality production can be done with a standard budget. The author used a very simple yet catchy tone of language to explain his ideas and theories and as a result, I found it very easy to continue reading, it did not feel like a set of guidelines cramped in a book but a bunch of useful knowledge written in a subtle tone. This book will be very beneficial to the people who want to live a minimal lifestyle , as per author the book demonstrates how to use open-source software and hardware to save money on:
Book: Kisses and Croissants
Rating: 4.5⭐️
Genre: YA,Romcom
Author : Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau
Croissants, when you hear it I know you can clearly picture the city Paris,the Eiffel tower and the french culture. Yes this book is also based on Parisian environment and it’s as cute as its name .
Let’s go through the synopsis at first:
Seventeen-year-old Mia, an American girl at an elite summer ballet program, has six weeks to achieve her dreams: to snag an audition with one of the world’s best ballet companies. But there’s more to Paris than ballet—especially when a charming French boy, Louis, wants to be her tour guide—and the pair discover the city has a few mysteries up its sleeve.
In the vein of romances like LOVE AND GELATO, this is the perfect summer adventure for anyone looking to get swept away in the City of Love.
I was going through a massive reading slump and I was randomly browsing the net galley dashboard when the cover and the synopsis caught my attention. Many many thanks to the author and the publicity director who sent me the review copy. Turns out, this book was everything I needed at that time. It was light weight,witty and heartwarming.
No spoilers but check out this list of IF’S and if you connect to any of these then you should give this book a read :
1. If you like reading about Paris, the city of love and like me right now you are broke enough and able to visit that city through literature then PICK THIS BOOK ASAP.
2. If you loved reading Love and Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch and Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins try Kisses and Croissants, it’ll satisfy your thirst for reading about beautiful cities and teen couples.
3. If you’re an Art hoe and admire reading about museums,galleries and architectural facts then S’il vous plaît read this book
4. Food lovers, don’t overthink for a second if you want to read about delicious pastries and Parisian desserts. If you want a good romance plus a lil bit of foodies tales grab it soon.
5. Most importantly, if you are a sucker for chick flicks Mia and Louis modern love tale will feel your heart with love and warmth .
6. If you prefer simple and sophisticated writing style well the author did a great job.
Overall, everything was top notch. My only niggle was that I wanted to see some more pages. Apart from that it was definitely a good read.
Book: 377
Author: M.Jonathan Lee
Genre: Contemporary/Mystery
Rating:4/5
Thanks to Hideaway Fall and author for sending a review copy
Synopsis: 337 follows the life of Samuel Darte whose mother vanished when he was in his teens. It was his brother, Tom who found her wedding ring on the kitchen table along with the note. While their father pays the price of his mother’s disappearance, Sam learns that his long-estranged Gramma is living out her last days in a nursing home nearby. Keen to learn about what really happened that day and realising the importance of how little time there is, he visits her to finally get the truth. Soon it’ll be too late and the family secrets will be lost forever. Reduced to ashes. But in a story like this, nothing is as it seems. Less.
My thoughts: This book was very well written. The first thing which caught my attention that this book portrayed that how anxiety and loss can affect someone’s mental health.
Sam and his struggles literally gave me chills. The domestic drama of this book with a taste of thrill was the most attractive part of the plot.I’m not gonna give spoilers because I think readers should definitely read this book and unveil the suspense on their own.
My only niggle was that the first few chapters were a bit slow. It took some time for me to catch the thrill.
There’s something else that caught my attention the moment I received my hardcover copy, the title of the book! The title looks like LEE if you hold the book upside down.
I loved the subtle writing style and the way the author used his precious words. Contemporary mystery lovers should must give this book a try.
AUTHOR: Elena Favili Rating : 5/5 Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for sending an E-ARC. I have read the first book Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls two yars ago ( yeah I am a bit old for bedtime stories but who cares when a book full of micro biographies of REAL LIFE SUPERHEROES can help you to gain so much knowledge and inspiraton!!!1) and ever since then I have been a huge fan. When I saw that my ARC request got accepted I was so happy! Here’s the blurb:
“Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World is the third book in the New York Times bestselling series for children. Packed with 100 all-new bedtime stories about the lives of incredible female figures from the past and the present, this volume recognizes women who left their birth countries for a multitude of reasons: some for new opportunities, some out of necessity.
Readers will whip up a plate with Asma Khan, strategize global affairs alongside Madeleine Albright, venture into business with Rihanna, and many”
My review: As a bedtime book this book is perfect, especially for kids who have thirst for knowledge (umm the Hermione Granger type,ignore the pun). With beautiful illustrations and eye catching writing skills , indeed it is a nice way to influence young readers into reading biographies. The illustrations are absolutely top notch. Immigrants have to struggle a lot , adapting a new country, new job , new language is not easy. Tales of successful immigrant women is an underrated topic. This book taught me a few things which are : 1) Never lose hope and accept defeat,2)Stick to your goals and ambition untill they come true. I believe that this book is not limited within female readers, you can read it out to your little boy too. Learning about powerful stories and women empowerment from an early age might help them to understand the concept of equality. As a feminist, I loved this book. The current situation of Bangladesh has made me a little bit of depressed. Women are not safe in streets , not even in social medias. Despite the protests and rallies ,there are several men and WOMEN who do not hesitate to degrade a woman. This book kept me a little warm, I hope readers will enjoy this book and learn some basic facts about women by heart.
Book : Heart Bones
Author: Colleen Hoover
Rating :5/5🌟
This is the second time CoHo’s book left me speechless, when I finished this book I was literally sitting,my mouth open like a perfect “O”,thinking wtf did I just read.
This book left my heart broken into trillions of pieces.
The book deals with two people who dealt with tragic pasts. Samson and Beyah both of them have their horrible secrets yet they find themselves as each other’s wonderwall. Trust me, as much as I love fluffy romances,I loved this soul soothing romance too.
What can I say about CoHo’s writing style? Umm officially I’m a CoHo obsessed fan.
I can’t explain or write a proper review because this book is obviously a masterpiece and If I have to hold you at gun point in order to make you read this book I’ll do it! Because it’s worth it.
*Thanks to the author for sending an ARC*
I was looking for reading some indie author’s book and a good modern day dark academia books. Luckily found this book and it was indeed a good one!
Woah! This book was definitely a good read for a dark academic like me!
Abigail Moore’s dark,gothic and mysterious character made me fall in love with her.The Owl Manor is a spooky place and always surrounded by owls which later transforms into a boarding house. A series of unnatural death occur (spoiler alert)
The sinister and spooky-ness of this book will keep you hooked. After reading this book I read the first one.
Indeed this series is a good choice for dark academics. Because it’s full of gothic,horror thrills
Happy book birthday to What Comes After!
Rating:5/5🌟
I knew it, I knew that it would be a five star read just after reading the synopsis.And the cover! It’s so pretty!!!! I reached out to Blaire ma’am and she was such an adorbs, she sent me an ARC.
What Comes After is not just another common lovey dovey romance. This book is about Second Chance,Hope,Mental Healthcare and LOVE.
“Everyone has shitty moments, Jack. Yours wasn’t irreparable.”~Eliza
Eliza started her new life as a beautician in a small town after the demise of her beloved husband.She bumps into Jack on his wedding day where some unpleasant things occur. Later, they encounter again and gradually become friends. The slow burn and the banter was realistic. This book shows that you can fall in love again (since most of us grow up watching typical romances where they show that love is a once in a lifetime thing). The friendship between Eliza and Simone will remind you of your best friend. I loved the part where the writer tried to give a small message on BLM. Eliza is a confident mother, she prepared her adopted daughter Nova who’s an African-American to fight the racist behaviour.
“Nova, unfortunately, there will always be someone who tries to belittle your accomplishments because you’re a girl and because you’re a black girl. Until that changes, I want you to know your worth. Your worth is immeasurable. You are incredibly strong, and your brain is big and magnificent. You light up every room you walk into. The people who don’t see that are the ones who are unintelligent, filled with hate, and wrong.”
The lead character Jack, he’s the perfect American gentleman. I’ve spoken enough about Eliza. So what’re you waiting for? Grab your copy!!
Book : The Beat Match
Author: Kelly Siskind
Rating: 5/5⭐️
Another five star read! I think I was wise enough to request the perfect books, I mean reading five star worthy books consecutively helped me to relieve stress.Swipe right to see the blurb.
•Wes and Annie’s relationship was so sensual and sweet. The banter between them was extremely sassy. The storyline had the perfect balance between cheesy romance and tear inducing emotions. The multidimensional characters were ideal and ohhhhhhh! Wes in crisp Italian Suits definitely instigated me to imagine a fine well dressed man ( like Tom Ellis aka Lucifer and Gabriel Macht aka Harvey Specter). I was completely smitten.
•Favourite quotes:
“He was so textbook the textbooks were jealous of him”
“She walked past an abstract painting that oozed wealth, the grotesquely simple kind with the white line drawn on a black canvas,as though saying:we’re so powerful we pay millions for the mundane”
This book is the third book in the SHOWMEN series. You can also try this book as a stand alone. I’m definitely gonna read the companions of this book – New Orleans Rush and Don’t Go Stealing My Heart.
This book will be published on 16th September,2020. I’m super excited after reading the ARC and I guess I sound hyperbolic. But I SWEAR, if you love reading CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE,SECRET IDENTITY then what’re you waiting for? Add this to your September tbr list!
BOOK DETAILS:
If The Broom Fits
by Sarah Sutton
Publication date: October 6th 2020
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult
Synopsis:
Blaire has a bad attitude. At least that’s what everyone tells her. It could be because it’s days before Halloween, literally the worst holiday on the entire planet. And it doesn’t help that her super-hot ex-boyfriend, Lucas, is determined to convince her otherwise by making her take part in “festive activities.” Apparently carving pumpkins is going to magically change her mind about the holiday? Yeah, right.
But Blaire has never told anyone the truth of why she hates Halloween, or the truth about her and Lucas’s break up. Being around him is so much harder than she thought, especially when it looks like he’s starting to move on.
And when she gets a letter in the mail from someone who broke her heart, can Blaire overcome the negativity threatening to drown her? Or will her bitterness and secrets push everyone she loves away?
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55153775-if-the-broom-fits
Pre-order:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3hDM8Iq
Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1528993208
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/if-the-broom-fits-sarah-sutton/1137533571?ean=2940164601713
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/if-the-broom-fits-2
AUTHOR BIO:
Sarah Sutton is a YA Romance author, bringing you stories about teenagers falling in love (sometimes with magic)✨She spends her days dreaming up ideas with her two adorable puppies by her side being cheerleaders (and mega distractions).
Author links:
https://www.instagram.com/sarahmaesutton/
https://www.facebook.com/SarahMaeSutton/
https://www.sarah-sutton.com/members
Thank https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19703739.Sarah_Sutton
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