![]() ![]() ![]() It’s more about the characters, especially Maggie and Kai, struggling with their pasts, their powers, and their place in life. Yeah, Maggie is a monster hunter, and yes, there’s even some monster hunting, but it’s definitely not all about hunting monsters. ![]() First off, I’m a fan of Urban Fantasy and I’ve read quite a few series in the sub-genre, but this is unlike any Urban Fantasy I’ve read before. Maggie reluctantly enlists the aid of Kai Arviso, an unconventional medicine man, and together they travel to the rez to unravel clues from ancient legends, trade favors with tricksters, and battle dark witchcraft in a patchwork world of deteriorating technology.Īs Maggie discovers the truth behind the disappearances, she will have to confront her past-if she wants to survive.Īw man, I really loved this one. But what Maggie uncovers about the monster is much larger and more terrifying than anything she could imagine. When a small town needs help finding a missing girl, Maggie is their last-and best-hope. Maggie Hoskie is a Dinétah monster hunter, a supernaturally gifted killer. The gods and heroes of legend walk the land, but so do monsters. While most of the world has drowned beneath the sudden rising waters of a climate apocalypse, Dinétah (formerly the Navajo reservation) has been reborn. ![]()
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![]() The lack of love and attention from her mother while she was growing up also contributes to Antoinette's identity crisis. She constantly struggles between identifying with her European ethnicity and Caribbean nationality. ![]() Antoinette is going through a period of insecurity when it comes to her cultural identity. ![]() Antoinette, Rochester, and Annette all face identity crises throughout the novel. ![]() Throughout Wide Sargasso Sea, many characters face struggles when it comes to their identity. Past experiences, stress, lack of affirmation, poor upbringing, and social expectations are all some causes of identity crises. When one struggles with their identity or has an identity crisis, they are unsure about who they are or what their place in the world is. Having a sense of identity is important as it allows one to develop a sense of importance and well-being. The theme of Identity is the most prominent and significant. Themes such as slavery, oppression, race, femininity, and identity are all relevant themes brought up in Wide Sargasso Sea. ![]() Many important themes are brought up in Wide Sargasso Sea. The story follows the life of an ex-slaveholder’s daughter, Antoinette. Jean Rhys’ Wide Sargasso Sea is a postcolonial novel set in Jamaica following the Emancipation Act of 1838, when slavery was outlawed in the British Empire. ![]() ![]() ![]() Together they develop The Dating Playbook to authenticate their relationship while in public. They agree that the only way to play this relationship now is to pretend they are a couple. Unfortunately, the two are caught on social media in a grocery store where Taylor is helping Jamar choose more nutritional foods. ![]() The only stipulation is that no one can find out she is training him. If Taylor agrees to train Jamar exclusively and bring him back to his full game potential, he will pay her extremely well. He knows that Taylor has the training skills he needs to get him back into the game. When the handsome former football player Jamar attends one of her pop-up fitness classes, he can’t believe his luck. Taylor is a struggling personal trainer whose financial security isn’t what she wants it to be. It is the second book in the author’s The Boyfriend Project series, but can easily be read as a standalone. If you’re a fan of this genre, you will love this book. The Dating Playbook is a highly entertaining romantic comedy involving a personal trainer and her client fake-dating to keep his secret. ![]() ![]() And as old values and traditions begin to crumble away, no-one - not even Patrick - can predict what his big dreams will do to the heart of their quiet village. A new luxury hotel promises to breathe new life into the village, and yet it could also spell disaster for the Ryan family. ![]() But when the estate is bought by Patrick O'Neill, the wealthy Irish American, his grand plans for its development threaten to shatter the peace. Reading it is a joy' IRISH INDEPENDENT 'I find myself yearning for the rain-soaked watercolour writing of Maeve Binchy' JENNY COLGAN, GUARDIAN Best Comfort Reads 'Binchy's novels are never less than entertaining' SUNDAY TIMES 'What better books to raise the spirits than the gentle, insightful Irish tales of Maeve Binchy?' HELLO! Magazine _ Every summer the four Ryan children play in the ruins of Fernscourt, the once-grand house on the bank of the river. 'Wonderfully warm and involving' KATIE FFORDE 'If any author can help you survive lockdown, it's Binchy' DAILY MAIL 'Firefly Summer is warm, humorous, sad and happy. ![]() ![]() ![]() She makes us believe she is Tuppence, and we can see how Tuppence is a force to be reckoned with. Francesca Annis portrays Tuppence, and she’s terrific! Her portrayal brings a young exuberance to Tuppence. (No spoilers here-> so I won’t divulge too much!) The series takes place during the 1920s, which means that Tuppence is able to wear flapper-type attire, including beautiful hats and dresses. The series starts out with Tommy & Tuppence reuniting after WWI. If I were to pick just two words to describe this mystery series. I will admit to not being a fan of this series of Christie mystery novels but I love this television series. ![]() They are all based on Agatha Christie‘s Tommy & Tuppence mystery novels. There are eleven episodes that follow the private detective duo comprised of Tommy and Tuppence. It is a totally delightful series full of witty dialog, absolutely gorgeous and sumptuous wardrobe, and very good mysteries. This entry is about the original Agatha Christie’s Partners in Crime: The Tommy & Tuppence Mysteries which was made in the 1980s. Let me start this entry by telling you that I thought for sure I had already written about this terrific television series. ![]() ![]()
![]() With haunting, poetic writing and breathtaking art, she examines the strength of family, the importance of identity, and the meaning of home. Despite how impossible it seems to take on the simultaneous roles of both parent and child, Bui pushes through. ![]() Exploring the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement has on a child and her family, Bui documents the story of her family’s daring escape after the fall of South Vietnam in the 1970s, and the difficulties they faced building new lives for themselves.Īt the heart of Bui’s story is a universal struggle: While adjusting to life as a first-time mother, she ultimately discovers what it means to be a parent-the endless sacrifices, the unnoticed gestures, and the depths of unspoken love. This beautifully illustrated and emotional story is an evocative memoir about the search for a better future and a longing for the past. ![]() 2017 National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) FinalistĪBA Indies Introduce Winter / Spring 2017 Selectionīarnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Spring 2017 SelectionĪn intimate and poignant graphic novel portraying one family’s journey from war-torn Vietnam, from debut author Thi Bui. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Knitting this powerful narrative together is the brilliant storytelling voice of Lucy herself: keenly observant, deeply human, and truly unforgettable. Gentle gossip about people from Lucy’s childhood in Amgash, Illinois, seems to reconnect them, but just below the surface lie the tension and longing that have informed every aspect of Lucy’s life: her escape from her troubled family, her desire to become a writer, her marriage, her love for her two daughters. Her mother, to whom she hasn’t spoken for many years, comes to see her. Lucy Barton is recovering slowly from what should have been a simple operation. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post.Soon to be a Broadway play starring Laura Linney produced by Manhattan Theatre Club and London Theatre Company A simple hospital visit becomes a portal to the tender relationship between mother and daughter in this extraordinary novel by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Olive Kitteridge and The Burgess Boys. ![]() ![]() ![]() Bigby! A Wolf in Gotham, both published under DC Black Label. ![]() In June 2021, it was announced that Fables would be getting revived in 2022 with a 12-issue continuation to the main series, as well as a 6-issue spinoff miniseries Batman vs. Fables was launched in July 2002 and concluded in July 2015. The series featured various other pencillers over the years, most notably Lan Medina and Steve Leialoha. Willingham served as sole writer for its entirety, with Mark Buckingham penciling more than 110 issues. ![]() ![]() Craig Russellįables is an American comic book series created and written by Bill Willingham, published by DC Comics' Vertigo imprint. Mark Buckingham, Lan Medina, Steve Leialoha, Craig HamiltonĪndrew Pepoy, Steve Leialoha, Mark Buckingham, P. Contemporary fantasy, dark fantasy, urban fantasy ![]() ![]() ![]() You need to experience this book for yourself, you really do. The whole thing with Pablo is absolutely hilarious, with his cat paw sliding down the glass abilities! I laughed SO HARD at the video calling *hahaha* my goodness. but I don't exactly want to get into a fight with Savannah. I just wanted to reach into this book and hug the shit out of him. He is so sweet, and caring, and he has so much heart. He is a bad boy type but deep down inside he is so adorably shy! I loved it when he blushed. Owen, oh my goodness, Owen is so swoony! He is so full of surprises. ![]() I love her character and the amazing woman she is. All I know is she is so strong for what she has been through. I don't know how she kept standing under the weight of it all. They amount of pressure placed on her shoulders was huge. ![]() Savannah broke my heart with her thoughts. My heart was so full, and these two characters have taken up residence and they may never ever leave, which is totally fine by me. ![]() I was laughing so hard, especially at the whole #NippleGate, and then I was crying. MARIA LUIS HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!!! She has written a book that I have COMPLETELY and UTTERLY fallen in love with!!! This book is everything! It has heart, it has soul, it has every emotion. ![]() |