anikaivanna's reviews
30 reviews

A Gentle Reminder by Bianca Sparacino

3.75

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Francesc Miralles, Héctor García Puigcerver

4.0

An Enemy Called Average by John Mason

5.0

The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is the second novel of Alex Michaelides I have read and I was expecting a lot of twists. The author did not let me down. I finished this book in 3 days, almost the same with The Silent Patient.
This 2nd novel has a lot of references to Greece - Greek gods and writings.

Almost did not let me sleep on the 2nd day of readjng. The author writes suspense very well.
Looking forward to The Fury.

The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality by Donald Miller

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Pregnancy

When Women Pray: 10 Women of the Bible Who Changed the World Through Prayer by T. D. Jakes

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Prayer indeed is the most powerful thing given to God's people. Be greatly inspired by this book as we women continue to live each day for God's glory, in the hope and love for Jesus our savior. Pray fervently and without ceasing.

The Courage To Be Disliked: How to free yourself, change your life and achieve real happiness by Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

I feel so much better after reading this book! In fact, it makes me want to study more about Adlerian psychology and related stuffs.
The ideas conveyed in this book may really help an individual take on a new perspective in life.
Acceptance is the key, really. And enjoying the NOW. A very nice read. It might be a slow one for me but I highly recommend it, it's philosophy and psychology combined in a book.

Scary Close: Dropping the Act and Finding True Intimacy by Donald Miller

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0