Short and sweet. This book allowed for a shared connection of identifies our little ones feelings and physical cues. The transition between the clap aShort and sweet. This book allowed for a shared connection of identifies our little ones feelings and physical cues. The transition between the clap and friends was a little awkward for me. But, I loved the illustration and the tips for caregivers at the end of the book. Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. ...more
We go on a journey with Suzie, a young college girl that is navigating her mental health, particularly as she hBetween 3.5 and 4 stars. Rounded to 4.
We go on a journey with Suzie, a young college girl that is navigating her mental health, particularly as she hears auditory hallucinations. Suzie has a loving mother and boyfriend however her voices challenges what she knows to be true. Suzie abandons college and runs off to Las Vegas to see if she can start a new life, only to be challenged with daily survival.
What I loved about the book is you can tell the research that was put into this regarding the Mole People and about Schizophrenia. I was immediately drawn into the story with Suzie and how she would navigate the world with her mental health.
Where it fell a little flat or I was disappointed was the ending. I wanted more. I feel like Robbie and Dana were under-developed and we didn't get a lot of back story or storyline on them. There was a bit of a twist at the end and we didn't get to see how that affected Suzie or how Dana was affected really. It felt heavy with no debrief amongst the characters. I wish Suzie's mental health was show more in the tunnel where I feel like her voices might be the most active. Or at least as active as they were in the beginning. I was left with a lot of questions regarding the characters and their development.
With that all being said. I did really enjoy the book and even with my slow reading, I wanted to keep coming back to see what happened to Suzie.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kevin Landt for an opportunity to review an advanced copy of this book. I received an review copy of this book for review via Netgalley for an honest review, all opinions are my own....more
Ba-byyyyyyy! Okay so lets start with the fact that for me romance has been harder and harder to like. It never really feels relatable for me. So when Ba-byyyyyyy! Okay so lets start with the fact that for me romance has been harder and harder to like. It never really feels relatable for me. So when I picked up this book (audiobook) I was like, wait this sounds like me and my friends. I was immediately drawn in.
After her family went IN on her for her weight and not having a serious boyfriend or family at a memorial, Aaliyah lies to her parents that she is involved with someone to get them off her back. We go on a journey with Aaliyah, trying to find a serious boyfriend by her 30th birthday. Only thing is Aaliyah realizes it is going to be harder than she thought after being stood up on her first blind date. The bartender, Ahmad notices her and signs himself up to help her through her find a boyfriend for her party by the end of summer, giving advice and looking out for her. Through this journey, the characters navigate grief, ignorance, guilt, shame, love and empowerment. Wesleigh Siobhan narrated the heck out of this story! I loved every minute of it. The realistic scenarios and banter. I was cracking up most of the book with the banter that the characters had with one another.
I literally could not put this book down. I absolutely will be buying a pre-order physical copy because not only do I love the cover but I loved the book.
Thank you to NetGalley, Bramble, and Danielle Allen for an opportunity to review an advanced copy of this book. I received an audio review copy of this book for an honest review, all opinions are my own....more
I love the dual timeline and how the family history intertwined with present day. I appreciated the realistic circumstance of these tw4.5 rounded up.
I love the dual timeline and how the family history intertwined with present day. I appreciated the realistic circumstance of these two estranged sisters and how they work through challenges alone and together. The characters were relatable in their struggles and successes.
This is a story of reflection, circumstance and generational effects and healing. I really enjoyed this book. The audio book was engaging and brought life to the characters.
Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, and Rhonda McKnight for an opportunity to review an advanced copy of this book. I received an audio review copy of this book for an honest review, all opinions are my own....more
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