I'm a kidult from the rolling lands of northern Illinois, US. I like to read a variety of genres. Fantasy & sci-fi have long been my favorites. I also write sci-fi and fantasy (mostly).
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Enthralled
I was pulled into the story from word one and walked in Melinda's shoes as the words gave me visuals, sounds, and scents. I couldn't stop reading and finished in one day. I've never been assaulted but I have been deeply depressed and I related to some of what Melinda went through. A stunning story. Well told. I would recommend for anyone of any age or gender.
Ilan has narrowly escaped her last encounter with the soldiers of the evil Praetor but many of her outlaw friends …
A fun ride
A massive battle, unexpected surprise, and Kelsey! I'm looking forward to 13. Keep them coming because I can't get enough.
What next?
Holy cow! Thinks sure get worse for the heroes. I was brought to tears during this one. Time to pick up the next one and keep going. I need more!
I need more!
More adventures. Yes please! This is easily one of my favorite sci-fi series. Going to keep reading! On to the next book.
Delighted
I was delighted by this wonderful romance of a woods witch and her knight. It's for adults but what a lovely story. Yes, I quite liked it.
Simple concepts for a new beginning
I came to Marie Kondo's way of doing things through an article shared by a friend and the Netflix series. Before that I had a lot of misconceptions about her and her methods. I didn't expect to be so charmed by her.
The book fleshed out what I already learned from watching and I feel that the two together are better than either alone because visual learning is so potent.
I want to put my house in order and her teachings feel right to me. There's a path to a balance here that isn't about throwing everything away. It's about keeping only what you truly love and need.
Thrilling
I'm a fan of Princess Kelsey and this collection doesn't disappoint. Don't miss the short story at the end. It's excellent.
I picked up this book because the author was recommended to me by someone I trust and I feel good about that decision. A large part of the book is history. The author goes back to the origins of a lot of the concepts of Wicca. I felt this was a good introduction to a lot of the information for me because knowing where the concepts come from gives them more context even though many things are done differently now. He does also explain many basics of Wicca. I found a lot of the information both useful and inspirational. It's a good start. The writing style might not be for everyone. It can be dry reading sometimes. But I feel like this book gave me the springboard I needed to begin an understanding.
Melanie Notkin: Savvy auntie (2011, William Morrow)
A guide for aunts, godmothers, and all kid-friendly women, filled with personal anecdotes, fun facts, and helpful advice, providing a …
