Been a minute

Posted January 30, 2019 by Lily B in discussion / 12 Comments

Hi guys!

Most of you probably noticed my disappearing act. It’s been a long couple of months. After my puppy dog died, my reading has slowed down to almost none existent. The last few months I started getting interested again and been making a dent in some of my backlog books. I picked up the Mercy Thomspon series by Patricia Briggs, and I’ve been really enjoying it.

I’ve planned to return earlier, but between health problems, wedding out of state, I haven’t had much time. Now I’m trying to force myself to be better and to take my mind off things. Recently I’ve discovered how cruel people can be when a car that did not belong on this road, doing 60 in a 30 hit my and my kids kitty and killed it. Never slowed down or nothing. It’s been rough losing an animal like that, especially someone as sweet as Loki. He was a stray that adopted us, who had a temporary heated house outside as I was trying to get him neutered and take him in. Fighting to take him in, as I don’t own the house I live in. I feel heartbroken and sad, the last couple of days was tough. It angers me not only because of that, but because drivers like this are constantly on our road and we have a park across the street, but no speed bumps.

Enough sadness. That is what we are here for today. Trying to move on day by day.

Anyone read any recent new releases lately and loved? I am always looking for something new I’ve missed.

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Review: The Deepest Roots by Miranda Asebedo

Posted January 29, 2019 by Lily B in Reviews / 14 Comments

The Deepest Roots by Miranda Asebedo
Series: standalone
Published by HarperTeen on September 18, 2018
Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Magical Realism
Pages: 320
Format: Kindle Edition
Source: Publisher
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Rating: 3 Stars

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Cottonwood Hollow, Kansas, is a strange place. For the past century, every girl has been born with a special talent, like the ability to Fix any object, Heal any wound, or Find what is missing.
Best friends Rome, Lux, and Mercy all have similar talents, but to them, their abilities often feel like a curse. Rome may be able to Fix anything she touches, but that won’t help her mom pay rent or make it any easier to confide in Lux and Mercy about what’s going on at home. And Rome isn’t the only one. Lux has been hiding bigger, more dangerous secrets.
As Rome struggles to keep her friendships close, she discovers the truth about life in Cottonwood Hollow—that friends are stronger than curses, that trust is worth the risk, and sometimes, what you’ve been looking for has been under your feet the whole time.

I went into this book blindly, but I was given a story that hooked me from a very first page.

Rome, Lux, and Mercy are best friends who live in Cottonwood Hollow, Kansas. Cottonwood Hollow, is a strange place. The women of Cottonwood Hollow have certain special abilities, like Fixing an object, Healing wounds or even finding what is missing.

I thought the book was a quick and enjoyable read. The writing was wonderful. I absolutely loved the idea implemented behind the plot, so much so that I craved more.

The characters were interesting and had depth. I loved their friendship, but hated it at the same time. I loved the closeness of the three girls and how they had come to each other’s aid. My issue with their friendship was the fact that I never quite understood why they kept secrets from each other, or better yet. Why they kept alienating one of the girls from the truth.

The book provided me with everything I wanted. Magical realism, secrets, a bit of action and a cute romance. I enjoyed the fact that this book focused more on the relationship between the three girls and not the romantic interest.

I did struggle with Rome’s mother’s actions. I understand she had Rome when she was young and was doing her best to take care of her, but I feel like her character was at times crossing that annoying line that parents seem to have in YA books.

Overall, this was a pleasant read.

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Month: January 2019