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Thanks to WaterBrook & Multnomah, WaterBrook for the advance copy of this book!
Jennie Allen has such a fantastic way of writing completely engaging, but powerful and transformative, books. Untangle Your Emotions is no exception. Jennie teaches us how emotions are meant to help and inform us, be felt, connect us with others and to God, and to provide healing and change in our lives. I love how she also discussed some of the nuances in the church surrounding emotions (i.e. they're feminine, should be suppressed, or are sinful to feel). Absolutely loved this book!
Jennie Allen has such a fantastic way of writing completely engaging, but powerful and transformative, books. Untangle Your Emotions is no exception. Jennie teaches us how emotions are meant to help and inform us, be felt, connect us with others and to God, and to provide healing and change in our lives. I love how she also discussed some of the nuances in the church surrounding emotions (i.e. they're feminine, should be suppressed, or are sinful to feel). Absolutely loved this book!
Thanks to Second Sky for the copy of this book.
With a dedication of "For every brown girl who wanted to be the chosen one too", I wanted to LOVE this book. I DNFed after 40%. I'm not sure if it's just too slow of a start or what, but I just very bored (and sad I'm not loving it!). A South Asian Rapunzel retelling sounds right up my alley, but it just wasn't for me.
With a dedication of "For every brown girl who wanted to be the chosen one too", I wanted to LOVE this book. I DNFed after 40%. I'm not sure if it's just too slow of a start or what, but I just very bored (and sad I'm not loving it!). A South Asian Rapunzel retelling sounds right up my alley, but it just wasn't for me.
Thanks to Let’s Talk Books and Berkley Romance for the copy of this book!
Do you love How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days or 27 Dresses? You need to read this book.
Our main character, Cassidy, works for a women’s online publishing company, Siren. One thing all the women at Siren hate? Their rival publishing company, Brawler, which focuses on content for college-aged guys — which is usually not so empowering to women. Cassidy has the opportunity to date Jack, one of Brawler’s owners, and decides she’s going to use a 125 Tips to Hook a Husband guide from the 1950s to prove that he’s a misogynistic dirtbag and write an exposé for Siren. But of course, there’s more to Jack than it seems…
I binged this book in a day and adored the banter, funny moments, and tender, heart-clenching moments. It’s just such a perfect rom com read!
Do you love How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days or 27 Dresses? You need to read this book.
Our main character, Cassidy, works for a women’s online publishing company, Siren. One thing all the women at Siren hate? Their rival publishing company, Brawler, which focuses on content for college-aged guys — which is usually not so empowering to women. Cassidy has the opportunity to date Jack, one of Brawler’s owners, and decides she’s going to use a 125 Tips to Hook a Husband guide from the 1950s to prove that he’s a misogynistic dirtbag and write an exposé for Siren. But of course, there’s more to Jack than it seems…
I binged this book in a day and adored the banter, funny moments, and tender, heart-clenching moments. It’s just such a perfect rom com read!
Lily Lee is getting ready to publish a new book: How to Land the Perfect Job. But when her employer background check reveals that she never actually finished college, she’s forced to go back and complete her degree.
The Do-Over is a really fun and relatable book - how many people have advisors in college who aren't actually that helpful or got some of the degree requirements wrong? So many. Unfortunately for Lily, it means she’s back at her alma mater ten years after she thought she graduated — and her old college boyfriend, Jake Cho, is also there as a TA for one of her classes, and also for a really lovely second chance romance storyline. While The Do-Over discusses mental health and expectations within the Asian community, it’s also relatable to anyone who’s ever felt pressure from their parents or might have perfectionist tendencies. I also loved the balance of humor with the serious storylines - can you even imagine going to a frat party after you turn 30?! I think it would definitely hit a little different, lol.
The Do-Over is a really fun and relatable book - how many people have advisors in college who aren't actually that helpful or got some of the degree requirements wrong? So many. Unfortunately for Lily, it means she’s back at her alma mater ten years after she thought she graduated — and her old college boyfriend, Jake Cho, is also there as a TA for one of her classes, and also for a really lovely second chance romance storyline. While The Do-Over discusses mental health and expectations within the Asian community, it’s also relatable to anyone who’s ever felt pressure from their parents or might have perfectionist tendencies. I also loved the balance of humor with the serious storylines - can you even imagine going to a frat party after you turn 30?! I think it would definitely hit a little different, lol.
4.5 stars
Thanks to Hachette Audio, Forever for the advance copy of this audiobook.
“When your role has been clearly laid out for your entire life, it’s not easy to pivot to being someone else.”
I looooove a good timeline jump story where the main character gets a redo. In The Second Chance Year, Sadie has the WORST year - losing her job, apartment, and boyfriend. On New Year's Eve, she meets a fortune teller and wishes for a redo... and wakes up on January 1 of last year with a chance for a redo.
Not only was this a second chance at love (with a BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND), this is a story that touches on sexism in the workplace, parental expectations, and friendship. I laughed, I teared up, and I adored this book. This one is for all the girlies who tend to speak their minds, who are struggling to live up to a role or expectation someone has set for them, or who just wish they could have a reset.
Highly recommend picking this up in December - it's perfect for New Year's Eve!
Thanks to Hachette Audio, Forever for the advance copy of this audiobook.
“When your role has been clearly laid out for your entire life, it’s not easy to pivot to being someone else.”
I looooove a good timeline jump story where the main character gets a redo. In The Second Chance Year, Sadie has the WORST year - losing her job, apartment, and boyfriend. On New Year's Eve, she meets a fortune teller and wishes for a redo... and wakes up on January 1 of last year with a chance for a redo.
Not only was this a second chance at love (with a BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND), this is a story that touches on sexism in the workplace, parental expectations, and friendship. I laughed, I teared up, and I adored this book. This one is for all the girlies who tend to speak their minds, who are struggling to live up to a role or expectation someone has set for them, or who just wish they could have a reset.
Highly recommend picking this up in December - it's perfect for New Year's Eve!