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4.5 stars
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How many times we as parents try to raise our kids to grow up different than us? More sociable, more educated, more skilled, more likeable? To give them opportunities to experience more? To have more? How many times do we make decisions for them in order for them to have a better life than we did? And how many of these times do we think about them in the process? Is that what they really want? Or they are just trying to please us or even go the completely opposite way of our wants just bacause they feel pressured? ⠀
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This is the stuff this book talks about. About a mixed chinese-american marriage, about standing out and fitting in, about finding a place in society, about shattered dreams and family dynamics. About too much burden on a kids back and an accident that ends badly. ⠀
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Its a quick but captivating read and I truly recommend reading it to every parent out here. It is hard at places, but it will make you think about your own actions and its possible concequences. Parenting is a slippery slope, and its so easy to make mistakes, even with the best intentions. ⠀
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How many times we as parents try to raise our kids to grow up different than us? More sociable, more educated, more skilled, more likeable? To give them opportunities to experience more? To have more? How many times do we make decisions for them in order for them to have a better life than we did? And how many of these times do we think about them in the process? Is that what they really want? Or they are just trying to please us or even go the completely opposite way of our wants just bacause they feel pressured? ⠀
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This is the stuff this book talks about. About a mixed chinese-american marriage, about standing out and fitting in, about finding a place in society, about shattered dreams and family dynamics. About too much burden on a kids back and an accident that ends badly. ⠀
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Its a quick but captivating read and I truly recommend reading it to every parent out here. It is hard at places, but it will make you think about your own actions and its possible concequences. Parenting is a slippery slope, and its so easy to make mistakes, even with the best intentions. ⠀
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Well, this is again one of those books you dont know what to expect of. Starts so easy, with a vibe of something between Sex & The City and Bridget Jones's Diary, but half way through iit takes up a more serious note. What I didn't expect of this book is for it to be about coping with mental health issues. But it works out so well and just you start to get annoyed it builds up beautifuly.
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Queenie is a character you're either gonna instantly like or dislike. Talkative, loud, direct, but oh, so lost and confused. You will be frustrated with her choices, with her lack of self appreciation and need for acknowledgement and acceptance. For her clinging to her ex boyfriend and for her loose morals. I felt sorry for her by the middle of the book. And for all the girls she represents. For all the girls I've come to know in my life that had the feeling that the only thing they had to offer is their body. If you're a woman, there's a big chance that you have at least once experienced the feeling of being objectivised and the bitter taste of it. Along with the resentfulness and sickness that comes afterwards. Feeling you are worth nothing.
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But Queenie fights back. She finds her voice. She finds her strength. She learns to recognize her friends and family as the pilars she can hold on to. And trust me, you'd want to hear their stories too.
It's more to Queenie than we can all see at the begining of this book. And she's worth getting to know. Same as all the girls out there fighting the same battles. As the author itself says: "You're better than you think."⠀
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Queenie is a character you're either gonna instantly like or dislike. Talkative, loud, direct, but oh, so lost and confused. You will be frustrated with her choices, with her lack of self appreciation and need for acknowledgement and acceptance. For her clinging to her ex boyfriend and for her loose morals. I felt sorry for her by the middle of the book. And for all the girls she represents. For all the girls I've come to know in my life that had the feeling that the only thing they had to offer is their body. If you're a woman, there's a big chance that you have at least once experienced the feeling of being objectivised and the bitter taste of it. Along with the resentfulness and sickness that comes afterwards. Feeling you are worth nothing.
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But Queenie fights back. She finds her voice. She finds her strength. She learns to recognize her friends and family as the pilars she can hold on to. And trust me, you'd want to hear their stories too.
It's more to Queenie than we can all see at the begining of this book. And she's worth getting to know. Same as all the girls out there fighting the same battles. As the author itself says: "You're better than you think."⠀
Where do you see yourself in five years? Isn't this that dreadful question we all fear to appear on any job interview? But not only on a job interview...when it comes to life itself, its a tricky one, too.⠀
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It's sweet, it's sad, it's real. It reminds us that every day matters and you have to cease all of it with both hands. Sometimes we plan for the future, but unexpeced things happen, things we not only don't see coming, but things that throw us completely off our path. But, that doesn't have to be a bad thing. We evolve, we adapt, we change. We go through all of it.⠀
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This is not the rom-com it appears to be reading the synopsis. Also, it is not one of those "what if" stories. This is a story about love, yes, but also about friendship and values in life. I was a bit emotional while reading this, but nonetheless, a piece of advice - be sure to have some tissues near hand. ⠀
Thank you NetGalley for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
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It's sweet, it's sad, it's real. It reminds us that every day matters and you have to cease all of it with both hands. Sometimes we plan for the future, but unexpeced things happen, things we not only don't see coming, but things that throw us completely off our path. But, that doesn't have to be a bad thing. We evolve, we adapt, we change. We go through all of it.⠀
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This is not the rom-com it appears to be reading the synopsis. Also, it is not one of those "what if" stories. This is a story about love, yes, but also about friendship and values in life. I was a bit emotional while reading this, but nonetheless, a piece of advice - be sure to have some tissues near hand. ⠀
Thank you NetGalley for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Well, what a sweet little gem this was. And sexy as hell, too! First though, I have to thank people from @valentine_pr for trusting me with the ARC of this book. It was a great honor, because I really have a great amount of respect for the author. ⠀
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The Player Next Door is a second chance hate to love contemporary romance, with steamy characters (firemen...hellooo?!) and witty dialogues. I loved the open sexuality of main women characters, as well as the chemistry between Shane and Scarett. The author @katucker_ said that given all of the things that caught us all up this year, she wanted to deliver something fluffy and light to lift our spirits. And she certainly managed to do it! ⠀
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I have to be honest though. It is not anything like The Simple Wild. Calla and Jonah are forever going to be up high on my best romance couples list, as well as the book itself, but... this one was so fun! ⠀
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Its a quick read, that will make a perfect beach assembley. And be warned, it could make you go blushing all the way if you think of reading it in public! :)⠀
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So, since its gonna be out tomorrow (June 16th), be sure to pick it up. I really loved it and it made me want to get my hand on as many of her books as I can (psst, I already have seven of them
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The Player Next Door is a second chance hate to love contemporary romance, with steamy characters (firemen...hellooo?!) and witty dialogues. I loved the open sexuality of main women characters, as well as the chemistry between Shane and Scarett. The author @katucker_ said that given all of the things that caught us all up this year, she wanted to deliver something fluffy and light to lift our spirits. And she certainly managed to do it! ⠀
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I have to be honest though. It is not anything like The Simple Wild. Calla and Jonah are forever going to be up high on my best romance couples list, as well as the book itself, but... this one was so fun! ⠀
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Its a quick read, that will make a perfect beach assembley. And be warned, it could make you go blushing all the way if you think of reading it in public! :)⠀
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So, since its gonna be out tomorrow (June 16th), be sure to pick it up. I really loved it and it made me want to get my hand on as many of her books as I can (psst, I already have seven of them
Well, this has certainly been a great trip! What I loved most in this book is the way it portrayed London. Since I've recently visited it, it just brought back all the memories from walking its streets and neigbourhoods. And as for the story itself, its a light rom com, a bit predictive, but still quite charming. Perfect for a lovely day inside with a cup of tea or coffee :).
A big thank you to NetGalley for a free sample of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A big thank you to NetGalley for a free sample of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Ok, can this book be more perfect? I really doubt it.
How can someone describe a beggining and the end of love? How can someone describe all of the things a couple goes through from the start of a relationship up until the moment when after years of marriage love just starts to slip away leaving you with nothing but the pain? How can someone describe the emptiness and the heartbreak and the sadness that rips you apart? Well, Colleen Hoover found a way.
The central topic of this story are infertility issues, and how it can affect someones life. What happens when after years of trying the happines you expect just slips away? When the two blue lines start beiing the only way to the life you want? Colleen brings us a wonderful insight of the stiuation, where the reader really feels the pain and the suffer of main characters and the weight that comes with the fact that the only thing that should keep them closer only makes them fall apart.
Can one love survive not being able to give each other the life that they always imagined?
How can someone describe a beggining and the end of love? How can someone describe all of the things a couple goes through from the start of a relationship up until the moment when after years of marriage love just starts to slip away leaving you with nothing but the pain? How can someone describe the emptiness and the heartbreak and the sadness that rips you apart? Well, Colleen Hoover found a way.
The central topic of this story are infertility issues, and how it can affect someones life. What happens when after years of trying the happines you expect just slips away? When the two blue lines start beiing the only way to the life you want? Colleen brings us a wonderful insight of the stiuation, where the reader really feels the pain and the suffer of main characters and the weight that comes with the fact that the only thing that should keep them closer only makes them fall apart.
Can one love survive not being able to give each other the life that they always imagined?
