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nahyee's review against another edition
5.0
See my full 4.5-star review of this title on my blog: Books Under the Blanket (with a flashlight): https://booksundertheblanket.com/the-mitochondria-are-the-powerhouse-of-the-cell/
Live on Apr 17, 2022
Live on Apr 17, 2022
sfaul612's review against another edition
5.0
Trigger warning… this book holds some tough topics. There are so many twists and turns but in the end a beautifully written book about how even the biggest trauma, secrets, and pain can turn into a beautiful life
starkva's review against another edition
1.0
The premise of this book is therapy to try to integrate a celebrity into 'normal' life. It's a weird premise. It felt like the author had just done a course on mental health awareness and wanted to show how much she had taken in. Characters were superficial and felt contrived.
gemhall's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful
The world needs more books like this in it. I loved how Chase and Olivia evolved as people together through the story, even through the darkest moments.
The world needs more books like this in it. I loved how Chase and Olivia evolved as people together through the story, even through the darkest moments.
theamyleblanc's review against another edition
4.0
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.
I entered the giveaway without knowing much about the book. I was drawn in by the title and the bright cover so I didn't expect the material to be as heavy as it is. I was a little trepidatious in the beginning but it ended up being a great read! At one point I referred to the book as "deliciously traumatizing" which I know doesn't sound appealing so let me explain.
The things that happened to Olivia, Neve, and Chase - in their pasts and their presents - are awful. It's horrible to read about such events and struggles but their journeys through it all on the path to healing is an inspiring one. They're all very distinct, simultaneously annoying and likable in their own ways. I finished the book with a sense of peace, a calm I didn't know I was craving.
The plot flowed well. There were missing scenes I would've loved to have seen but the story still works well without them. I wanted a bit more depth, believe it or not. I feel that if you're going to explore topics like these, really explore them. I also wanted more of Zeke's backstory; he's such a wonderful character, a grounding presence in the chaos. The ending felt rushed to me, too, as well as a bit forced.
Despite the nitpicky things I didn't like, this was an enjoyable read. If you're looking for something a touch off the beaten path, I'd recommend this one.
I entered the giveaway without knowing much about the book. I was drawn in by the title and the bright cover so I didn't expect the material to be as heavy as it is. I was a little trepidatious in the beginning but it ended up being a great read! At one point I referred to the book as "deliciously traumatizing" which I know doesn't sound appealing so let me explain.
The things that happened to Olivia, Neve, and Chase - in their pasts and their presents - are awful. It's horrible to read about such events and struggles but their journeys through it all on the path to healing is an inspiring one. They're all very distinct, simultaneously annoying and likable in their own ways. I finished the book with a sense of peace, a calm I didn't know I was craving.
The plot flowed well. There were missing scenes I would've loved to have seen but the story still works well without them. I wanted a bit more depth, believe it or not. I feel that if you're going to explore topics like these, really explore them. I also wanted more of Zeke's backstory; he's such a wonderful character, a grounding presence in the chaos. The ending felt rushed to me, too, as well as a bit forced.
Despite the nitpicky things I didn't like, this was an enjoyable read. If you're looking for something a touch off the beaten path, I'd recommend this one.
machadofam8's review against another edition
4.0
Not at all what I expected - thought it would be light but it has a lot of depth. Great character development.
salimah's review against another edition
3.0
Credibly written, but I'll echo the sentiment of some other reviewers. The core premise of this book was strong enough without the romance elements. Liv's past did require telling the Conrad story, perhaps, but I wish in this instance that the author had not made men the final beat of the story of these women's lives. Or, at least, not the point for *both* of them.
I'd also have liked a resolution where Chase found herself *through her art* and learned to navigate her life as an artist with her new coping skills in place without having to live in some far-flung outpost. A change of scenery can sometimes do a world of good, but again, most people have to be different despite being in the same environs. This was fine.
I'd also have liked a resolution where Chase found herself *through her art* and learned to navigate her life as an artist with her new coping skills in place without having to live in some far-flung outpost. A change of scenery can sometimes do a world of good, but again, most people have to be different despite being in the same environs. This was fine.
becsbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
For two women doing damage control, this is a time for second chances in life, love, family and friendship.
Rehab failed, parole violated, Chase London’s demons keep coming back to haunt her. Hollywood doesn’t want the childhood superstar and she’s loosing everyone close to her. Her best friend Spencer want the best for her and he’s determined to help get her life of track. Conrad a up and coming producer giver her a lifeline but it’s up to Chase to take it.
Enters Olivia Han, life coach, bad ass, slightly stuck up adulting extraordinaire runs a adulting boot camp building other people’s lives up which conveniently avoiding her own. Con asks for a personal favour to help Chase get her life in order but Olivia isn’t sold on the idea. Chase doesn’t want to change, yet just as Olivia is ready to give up she realises there’s more to Chase and she’s acting out for a reason.
The pair head up her Olivia’s cabin in the wilds of Northern California and start working on themselves and the rundown cabin. Both women work on their past and begin to take the steps to heal and confront demons they’ve hidden for too long. What transpires from this is true friendship, love and mending family trauma.
I absolutely loved this novel, it very quickly became a page turner and before I knew it I was half way though it. It was raw and confronting, heartbreaking yet has so much love. The ending was the cherry on top!
Rehab failed, parole violated, Chase London’s demons keep coming back to haunt her. Hollywood doesn’t want the childhood superstar and she’s loosing everyone close to her. Her best friend Spencer want the best for her and he’s determined to help get her life of track. Conrad a up and coming producer giver her a lifeline but it’s up to Chase to take it.
Enters Olivia Han, life coach, bad ass, slightly stuck up adulting extraordinaire runs a adulting boot camp building other people’s lives up which conveniently avoiding her own. Con asks for a personal favour to help Chase get her life in order but Olivia isn’t sold on the idea. Chase doesn’t want to change, yet just as Olivia is ready to give up she realises there’s more to Chase and she’s acting out for a reason.
The pair head up her Olivia’s cabin in the wilds of Northern California and start working on themselves and the rundown cabin. Both women work on their past and begin to take the steps to heal and confront demons they’ve hidden for too long. What transpires from this is true friendship, love and mending family trauma.
I absolutely loved this novel, it very quickly became a page turner and before I knew it I was half way though it. It was raw and confronting, heartbreaking yet has so much love. The ending was the cherry on top!
ceredonia's review against another edition
2.0
Honestly, I was okay with this until the dumb epilogue.
Seriously? Chase puts in that much work on herself, quits acting (no issue with that, honestly, good for her), runs away to the mountains, then...winds up pregnant and barefooted in the kitchen within 3 months?? What the shit?? I don't really care that she ended up with Zeke, a guy she BARELY KNOWS, but couldn't she have, you know, found a local job or done something with herself besides get knocked up right away? I know she's writing a book, but I'm still angry at how dumb and unearned that is, especially since she doesn't even write and has shown no tendency to be any good at it (uh, journaling is not the same). The ending blew any goodwill I had towards this book.
Seriously? Chase puts in that much work on herself, quits acting (no issue with that, honestly, good for her), runs away to the mountains, then...winds up pregnant and barefooted in the kitchen within 3 months?? What the shit?? I don't really care that she ended up with Zeke, a guy she BARELY KNOWS, but couldn't she have, you know, found a local job or done something with herself besides get knocked up right away? I know she's writing a book, but I'm still angry at how dumb and unearned that is, especially since she doesn't even write and has shown no tendency to be any good at it (uh, journaling is not the same). The ending blew any goodwill I had towards this book.