"Egypt's Sister" by Angela Hunt is a Novel of Cleopatra: The Silent Years. Chava is the childhood best friend of Urbi, better known to the world as Cleopatra. The two girls are educated together, they are confidants, they are everything to each other. Then when Urbi takes over reign of Egypt, she offers Chava, a Hebrew, the gift of citizenship. All she has to do is worship Egyptian gods. When she refuses, her family is imprisoned and sold into slavery. For 15 years she lives the life of a slave, eventually making her way back to Egypt.
This is a very good book. It is incredibly informative as well as entertaining. The writing is very well done. Hunt is a well known writer and her reputation is well earned. I highly recommend this book, not only for history buffs, but for those that just want to read a good story. I received this book in exchange for an honest review from Bethany House Publishers.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Friday, September 15, 2017
Suffarage and the dead
"Whispers of Warning" the second in the A Change of Fortune series by Jessica Estevao is the novel centering on Ruby Proulx as she solves the murder of a guest in her aunt's hotel. Ruby is not only audiovoiant, but she is also what would be considered a modern day mentalist. She was raised by a con-artist father and taken in by her aunt who runs a Spiritualist themed hotel. Ruby works as a medium. The novel takes place following WWI during the suffragist movement. A leader of the movement checks into the hotel and winds up drowned in a neighboring pool. Ruby teams up with Det. Yancey to try and solve the murder.
Though this is a second novel in a series, reading the first is not necessary. I thought the book was very entertaining and well written. Reading on the suffragist as well as the spiritualist fad was a lot of fun. I will definitely be checking out the rest of the series. I received this book from www.firsttoread.com in exchange for an honest review.
Though this is a second novel in a series, reading the first is not necessary. I thought the book was very entertaining and well written. Reading on the suffragist as well as the spiritualist fad was a lot of fun. I will definitely be checking out the rest of the series. I received this book from www.firsttoread.com in exchange for an honest review.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Devotions towards Grace
"Journey into Grace: 150 Encouraging Devotions for Women" by Darlene Sala, Bonnie Sala, and Luisa Reyes-Ampil is a collection of devotions that includes a daily scripture, story, refection, and conversation with God. Each devotion is written with women in mind, but could be understood by anyone. I enjoyed using the devotion in my daily time with God. It was indeed encouraging and inspirational to use. "I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review."
Sunday, August 27, 2017
the Bet
"How to Change a Life...." by Stacey Ballis is a novel that centers on Eloise and her decision to change her life based on a bet with her two best friends from high school that have reunited after a favorite teacher dies. Eloise, Lynne, and Theresa make a bet, a "By 40 bucket list" where each woman has a list of things to better her life that must be completed by the age of 40 ( in 8 months) or pay $5000 to a scholarship fund. Eloise, an unsocial, personal chef, must broaden her social world, further her career and renew her former athletic life. This includes her love life- or lack of it.
This book gets more interesting as it goes. I had a hard time caring in the beginning. As time went on it become more emotional and less about cooking. Though the cooking was interesting, it did dominate the book and was very detailed. It became more balanced the further the book moved along. I received this book from www.firsttoread.com in exchange for an honest review.
This book gets more interesting as it goes. I had a hard time caring in the beginning. As time went on it become more emotional and less about cooking. Though the cooking was interesting, it did dominate the book and was very detailed. It became more balanced the further the book moved along. I received this book from www.firsttoread.com in exchange for an honest review.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Tebow Homeschools
"Know Who You Are: Live Like it Matters" by Tim Tebow is an interactive guide for homeschoolers. This book mostly pertains to writing curriculum as well as reading and self expression. Designed to be read one lesson a week for 36 weeks; each lesson contains a key verse, a reading material, an in your own words, and something to think about. The In Your Own Words section in the writing lesson is either journaling, poetry, lists, etc. There is usually a focus as well, such as being descriptive, using dialogue, or acrostic poetry.
Having never been homeschooled I am not sure how well this would go over in that environment, however, I am a certified teacher and I can see where the varied writing assignments would be stimulating. He also kept the writings in a middle schooler's interest level. I would recommend it to homeschooling parents. I received this book in exchange for an honest review from www.bloggingforbooks.com.
Having never been homeschooled I am not sure how well this would go over in that environment, however, I am a certified teacher and I can see where the varied writing assignments would be stimulating. He also kept the writings in a middle schooler's interest level. I would recommend it to homeschooling parents. I received this book in exchange for an honest review from www.bloggingforbooks.com.
Friday, August 18, 2017
Laura
"The Lauras" by Sara Taylor is the novel about a child's journey across America as Alex learns his mother's past and present. Alex, a non-gender pre-teen, is the child of a mother who is constantly needing to be on the move. She had lived a life of constant movement in both foster homes, her parents series of moving, and group homes. She leaves his father and their home abruptly in the middle of the night without much plan other than to make good on promises made 20 years before. Alex gets to know his mother in a way that most people don't think about. Do you really know your mother? Do you know her past? Really?
The writing in this book is amazing. The characters are enthralling. I originally was just reading it when another book I was reading grew tiring, but couldn't put this one down. I highly recommend this book. I can't figure out why the star average isn't much higher. It does have some sexual content, including an assault, so it might be for the adult crowd. I received this book in exchange for an honest review from www.firsttoread.com.
The writing in this book is amazing. The characters are enthralling. I originally was just reading it when another book I was reading grew tiring, but couldn't put this one down. I highly recommend this book. I can't figure out why the star average isn't much higher. It does have some sexual content, including an assault, so it might be for the adult crowd. I received this book in exchange for an honest review from www.firsttoread.com.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Surprisingly good
"A New Model" by Ashley Graham is an autobiography about a supermodel and her journey for acceptance for her size. Ashley Graham is a plus-size model that has reached the supreme level in the modeling/fashion industry. Which is not a group of words that are usually put together. Though she is so gorgeous she will make the most straight woman question her sexuality, she still has a constant uphill battle to not only represent her size, but to also be a trailblazer at acceptability.
I love this woman; she is soo great. Her writing, however, I wasn't expecting much. I was thinking supermodel quality. She is actually a very good writer. She writes in a speaking voice, so it more like you are talking to a friend rather than reading a traditional autobiography. She does state that she is dyslexic, so that would explain the nontraditional style, which makes it all the more enjoyable of a read. She is only 29, so the read is a short one, but I still highly recommend this book. I received this book in exchange for an honest review from www.edelweiss.plus.
I love this woman; she is soo great. Her writing, however, I wasn't expecting much. I was thinking supermodel quality. She is actually a very good writer. She writes in a speaking voice, so it more like you are talking to a friend rather than reading a traditional autobiography. She does state that she is dyslexic, so that would explain the nontraditional style, which makes it all the more enjoyable of a read. She is only 29, so the read is a short one, but I still highly recommend this book. I received this book in exchange for an honest review from www.edelweiss.plus.
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