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Antes que o café arrefeça by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This is a very emotional and beautiful book. It almost made me cry in a café shop at 8 in the morning, I have to admit. The characters are very well created and the story makes sense. The way the "time travel" works... is very plausible. No matter what you do, you can't change the past but can come to terms with several situations and change your outlook on things. It is inspiring and sad, at the same time. I enjoyed it and I highly recommend it.
The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting by Evanna Lynch
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.75
"We’re afraid that if we show these ugly, unpalatable parts of ourselves, it will be too much for others; that nobody will love and accept us, and we’ll be left alone with only the worst parts of ourselves for company."
"And I decide, now, in this moment, that I want it; I want this body. I want to inhabit her, enjoy her, care for her, and defend her in this world. And I no longer want to be yet another voice telling her she’s disgusting or embarrassing or inadequate or too much. I want to be one of those arresting voices of love and compassion, to offer her a space where she can go to restore, to feel safe, to grow."
WOW.
This book is profound, gut-wrenching, and transformative. Evanna's warning at the beginning of the book is true, the book focused about 80 or 90% of it on the eating disorder aspects. It is very graphic what Evanna went through. A good part of the book, and that I enjoyed, is that Evanna does not mention weights or calories or any of those things. As she says, eating disorders feed on the "achievements" and on measuring against other people. Learning how much other people weigh, especially at the lowest point of their battle, is not empathic, it is competitive. And it is not helpful to anyone. I particularly enjoyed how Evanna explains her journey and shows that healing is not linear, but a series of battles and fights, up and downs, wins and losses.
This book is definitely not good for people who struggle with eating disorders, especially anorexia or bulimia. Be careful of Evanna's first Author's Note, she is being very sincere and direct in her warnings.
Overall, I loved this book. I truly did. And I think it sparked something transformative in me and I will come back to it several times in the future.
"And I decide, now, in this moment, that I want it; I want this body. I want to inhabit her, enjoy her, care for her, and defend her in this world. And I no longer want to be yet another voice telling her she’s disgusting or embarrassing or inadequate or too much. I want to be one of those arresting voices of love and compassion, to offer her a space where she can go to restore, to feel safe, to grow."
WOW.
This book is profound, gut-wrenching, and transformative. Evanna's warning at the beginning of the book is true, the book focused about 80 or 90% of it on the eating disorder aspects. It is very graphic what Evanna went through. A good part of the book, and that I enjoyed, is that Evanna does not mention weights or calories or any of those things. As she says, eating disorders feed on the "achievements" and on measuring against other people. Learning how much other people weigh, especially at the lowest point of their battle, is not empathic, it is competitive. And it is not helpful to anyone. I particularly enjoyed how Evanna explains her journey and shows that healing is not linear, but a series of battles and fights, up and downs, wins and losses.
This book is definitely not good for people who struggle with eating disorders, especially anorexia or bulimia. Be careful of Evanna's first Author's Note, she is being very sincere and direct in her warnings.
Overall, I loved this book. I truly did. And I think it sparked something transformative in me and I will come back to it several times in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, and Vomit
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Gaslighting
No Tempo das Fogueiras by Jeanne Kalogridis
4.0
I was a little afraid when I started reading this book, I wasn't sure what to expect of it. But, honestly, I ended up loving it.
I feel in love with the main character, she is amazing. And the story itself, I enjoyed it.
The details, the scenes and the writing all conbined are wonderful and takes us right into the action of the book making us want to read more and more.
I can really say that I recommed this book for anyone that likes a historical novel
I feel in love with the main character, she is amazing. And the story itself, I enjoyed it.
The details, the scenes and the writing all conbined are wonderful and takes us right into the action of the book making us want to read more and more.
I can really say that I recommed this book for anyone that likes a historical novel
Fangs by Sarah Andersen
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
This is such an adorable book! I love Sarah's work and this one is no exception!
Harry Potter e a Pedra Filosofal by J.K. Rowling
4.0
Even though I've owned this book for years, I hand't had the chance to read it until now. I must say, I loved it. I always loved J. K. Rowling's writing and I missed it.
One thing I noticed is the chance on the writing when comparing this book to the most recent (I read Order of the Phoenix and the Half Blood Prince). I love how she writing is different which, in my opinion, makes us live the younger years of Harry in a much easier way.
One thing I noticed is the chance on the writing when comparing this book to the most recent (I read Order of the Phoenix and the Half Blood Prince). I love how she writing is different which, in my opinion, makes us live the younger years of Harry in a much easier way.
A Deusa do Jardim das Hespérides by Luiza Frazão
Did not finish book. Stopped at 32%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 32%.
Este livro tem zero fontes históricas e zero citações para suportar as coisas que afirma. A autora dá muitas certezas mas sem nunca referir as fontes históricas no qual baseia as suas afirmações. O livro é acima de tudo baseado no UPG da autora e da sua tradição e sem componente histórica ou arqueológica para basear o que consta no mesmo. Não consegui acabá-lo e foi das maiores desilusões de 2018.
The Soul's Inner Statues: A Practical Primer to Bringing the Gods into Your Life by Kaye Boesme
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This is such a good read. I will definitely add these to my recommendations and I think it should be a must for anyone with a desire to start worshipping multiple deities.
Emily the Strange: The Lost Days by Rob Reger, Jessica Gruner
lighthearted
4.0
This book is great, along side the wonderful story we have awesome drawings that allow us to see what things, places, and people in history are like. We also have a couple of maps which are very useful on some occasions.
The story itself, I loved it. She doesn't know who she is. This, besides being a wonderful plot, can also be related to most teens' problems who are still finding who they are. I must say I was surprised by the ending though!
The story itself, I loved it. She doesn't know who she is. This, besides being a wonderful plot, can also be related to most teens' problems who are still finding who they are. I must say I was surprised by the ending though!
O Código Da Vinci by Dan Brown
mysterious
medium-paced
3.5
I saw the movie years ago and now I decided to finally read the book, since I have it at home. I started reading and I was shocked, at first.
I had no idea that the book contained so many references about the Goddess and the Sacred Feminine. I was really happy and it made me read even more.
I read and read and each page I liked it even more.
Dan Brown is a good author, he knows how to keep suspense and make us want to read more and more.
I had no idea that the book contained so many references about the Goddess and the Sacred Feminine. I was really happy and it made me read even more.
I read and read and each page I liked it even more.
Dan Brown is a good author, he knows how to keep suspense and make us want to read more and more.
Queen of the Sacred Way: A Devotional Anthology In Honor of Persephone by Bibliotheca Alexandrina
informative
medium-paced
3.25
I will be doing a more thorough review on my blog, but, summarizing, I was a bit disappointed with this book. I was hoping for something... different. The book is, for me, an agglomerate of random texts. You have a hymn, then a picture, then an academic text, then a UPG, then a poem, then a rite... There's barely any structure and I wish it followed a more streamlined organization. Some texts I enjoyed, some texts I didn't... My favorite was "Where Did Hades Take Persephone Down to the Underworld?" by Daniel Ogden (because of course it is) and I highly recommend that one!
Over all, I give it a 3.25 ⭐
Over all, I give it a 3.25 ⭐