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Making Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Work: Clinical Process for New Practitioners
Brian P. Marx, Deborah Roth Ledley, Richard G. Heimberg
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What a sweet, adorable story! I have so many good things to say. First of all, thank you to the author for the ARC - this book was such a joy.
Some things I loved:
- The banter between Lainey and Luke was absolutely fun! I was always excited to see what they would do next. I was rooting for them the whole time.
- The writing was hilarious, I actually found myself laughing out loud at some of Lainey's thoughts!
- Their relationship was so wholesome. It was super refreshing to read a book where the characters were actually healthy and respectful
Some things I loved:
- The banter between Lainey and Luke was absolutely fun! I was always excited to see what they would do next. I was rooting for them the whole time.
- The writing was hilarious, I actually found myself laughing out loud at some of Lainey's thoughts!
- Their relationship was so wholesome. It was super refreshing to read a book where the characters were actually healthy and respectful
This is my kind of book!
Summary: On a normal evening with his wife and son, Jason Dessen is kidnapped and knocked out. When he wakes up, he's in a different reality. Nothing is the same- not his wife, his home, his job. In order to find his family, he has to figure out which reality is truly his.
Review:
This was one of those read-in-a-day because I couldn't put it down books.
I loved the twists and turns - everytime I thought I predicted what was going on, something new would surprise me.
A message I took from this book is to find joy and gratitude in the life you have. Every choice means something, every choice puts you where you are right now. Sometimes we may look back with regret and wonder what else could have been, but all we have is what's in front of us.
Summary: On a normal evening with his wife and son, Jason Dessen is kidnapped and knocked out. When he wakes up, he's in a different reality. Nothing is the same- not his wife, his home, his job. In order to find his family, he has to figure out which reality is truly his.
Review:
This was one of those read-in-a-day because I couldn't put it down books.
I loved the twists and turns - everytime I thought I predicted what was going on, something new would surprise me.
A message I took from this book is to find joy and gratitude in the life you have. Every choice means something, every choice puts you where you are right now. Sometimes we may look back with regret and wonder what else could have been, but all we have is what's in front of us.
Celebrating that the sequel of this beauty is being released TODAY!
Summary: Ziva is one of the only people left with magic, which she uses alongside her forging talents to create powerful weapons. When she is hired to make a sword for a warlord, she crafts a weapon that is more powerful than anything she's made before. She learns that the warlord intends to use the sword to enslave the world, so Ziva and her sister must flee.
Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The most special part of this book was Ziva's character. If you've ever struggled with anxiety, you will empathize with Ziva. As she faces external battles throughout her journey, she also has to battle internal social anxiety at every step.
It was so unique to read a fantasy book in which the main character faced this struggle. The reason why it was so well done is because the author has dealt with social anxiety for her entire life. I love how this inclusion only made Ziva stronger and braver.
Other things I enjoyed:
✴️ Ziva's relationship with her sister Temra. They were such good supports for one another, it was so refreshing.
✴️ The side characters!! I was impressed by how they each had their own unique personalities, backgrounds, and goals
✴️ The magic - the way Ziva infused the weapons with abilities was super creative and I can't wait to see more of that in book 2
Summary: Ziva is one of the only people left with magic, which she uses alongside her forging talents to create powerful weapons. When she is hired to make a sword for a warlord, she crafts a weapon that is more powerful than anything she's made before. She learns that the warlord intends to use the sword to enslave the world, so Ziva and her sister must flee.
Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The most special part of this book was Ziva's character. If you've ever struggled with anxiety, you will empathize with Ziva. As she faces external battles throughout her journey, she also has to battle internal social anxiety at every step.
It was so unique to read a fantasy book in which the main character faced this struggle. The reason why it was so well done is because the author has dealt with social anxiety for her entire life. I love how this inclusion only made Ziva stronger and braver.
Other things I enjoyed:
✴️ Ziva's relationship with her sister Temra. They were such good supports for one another, it was so refreshing.
✴️ The side characters!! I was impressed by how they each had their own unique personalities, backgrounds, and goals
✴️ The magic - the way Ziva infused the weapons with abilities was super creative and I can't wait to see more of that in book 2
"That is the whole thing with the future. You don't know. At some point you have to accept that you don't know. You have to stop flicking ahead and just concentrate on the page you are on."
Summary: Tom Hazzard has a rare condition of aging slowly - he has been alive for hundreds of years. Tom has spent most of his life accepting that he can't grow close to anyone due to the dangers of his secret. But when he returns to London, a city from his past, he begins to wonder about things he never let himself have - love, family, stability, and an ordinary life.
Review:
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I really loved the Midnight Library and am always intrigued by speculative fiction. This one has such an interesting concept.
What I enjoyed
- The themes and values of this story (see quote above) about living in the present and choosing freedom from fear.
- Seeing Tom's various experiences throughout the ages. Kind of like Addie LaRue ☺️
- The plot points related to the mysterious Albatross Society and Tom's mission to find his daughter who has the same rare condition that he does
- Tom's arc as a teacher - fun fact that I used to be a high school math teacher, so I can super relate to his experiences lol
What I didn't enjoy as much
- I have trouble getting fully engrosses in books that time jump sporadically. This one was a little all over the place, but some people enjoy that!
- Similarly, the plot meandered pretty slowly... I felt like it really only picked up 75% of the way through. Although taking it slow might have been a moral of the story
Summary: Tom Hazzard has a rare condition of aging slowly - he has been alive for hundreds of years. Tom has spent most of his life accepting that he can't grow close to anyone due to the dangers of his secret. But when he returns to London, a city from his past, he begins to wonder about things he never let himself have - love, family, stability, and an ordinary life.
Review:
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I really loved the Midnight Library and am always intrigued by speculative fiction. This one has such an interesting concept.
What I enjoyed
- The themes and values of this story (see quote above) about living in the present and choosing freedom from fear.
- Seeing Tom's various experiences throughout the ages. Kind of like Addie LaRue ☺️
- The plot points related to the mysterious Albatross Society and Tom's mission to find his daughter who has the same rare condition that he does
- Tom's arc as a teacher - fun fact that I used to be a high school math teacher, so I can super relate to his experiences lol
What I didn't enjoy as much
- I have trouble getting fully engrosses in books that time jump sporadically. This one was a little all over the place, but some people enjoy that!
- Similarly, the plot meandered pretty slowly... I felt like it really only picked up 75% of the way through. Although taking it slow might have been a moral of the story
