I guess on this book I am confused how all these characters have anything to do with book one. I liked the book but caught myself wondering how it all fits together. I enjoyed meeting new characters and learning more about them. Cricket was a interesting character and I liked her. * I received this book from the author—this is my honest review* 4/5
Month: November 2016
You carry your happiness with you! The world isn’t black and white. #Asmsg #Iartg #SupportIndieAuthors @infinitewaters
The world is not black and white, it’s all that and more. I love talking to new people every day. I tend to go out of my way to meet and make new friends, I enjoy it so much. And I don’t avoid what people would term ‘polite’ conversation. I’ve always been someone who pushed boundaries and looked to expand my own personal bubble.
I’ve worked hard at this, as I look back on world history and find it bursting at the seams with situations that might have been avoided if ignorance and hate were fought instead of taught.
We like to act like the world has hard definitive and straight edges, that there’s only one way to do things, but that’s not the way nature works. Instead of being black and white, you look around the world and find it is a myriad of colors, and each one has a distinct hue. And that task you hate to do, there’s another, easier way to do it. We need to remember that a system that works for ourselves may not work for another.
We seem to have forgotten that. We seem to have forgotten that our diversity is what makes us strong. We’ve forgotten that the only thing we can control is ourselves and that listening to each other is how we grow.
I had an amazing Turkey Day, but not everyone did. Friends of mine having to fight their families. Others not feeling welcome to their gathering. People just being rude and standoffish. What the hell happened?
It’s like we quit listening to one another, and now we’re all wondering why no one is willing to admit they’re only waiting for their turn to talk.
I didn’t grow up in a diverse family, we’re as white as white can be, but I was raised to be respectful of all cultures and religions. Living in a strongly conservative household, I was encouraged to seek out new faiths and doctrines for living life. I jumped at the opportunity, studying as many cultures as I could. And I learned a lot about the world from studying other religions and societies.
To me, the world was never black and white, and it never will be. Just because you disagree with someone doesn’t mean you can’t love them. We need to stop trying to make people conform to our ideals because forcing our views onto people will never be acceptable.
The thing that upsets me the most is the violence! You get better results with honey than you do with a stick. We all think differently, we should all act accordingly.
But we don’t. Not yet anyways. I’m hoping we get back to that frame of mind as a society. I hope we start to re-open our minds to other people’s thoughts and ideals.
Even if we as a people don’t, I as an individual will. I hope you will join me and #ChooseLove over hate.
And don’t let anyone dim your sunshine! As Ralph Smart says, “You carry your happiness with you.”
Costa Rica
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As Wings Unfurl by Arthur M. Doweyko
This is a dystopian novel. I’ll admit I was intrigued. A fight between demonic and heavenly angelic-like beings kind of reminds me of the TV show “Supernatural” which I love. So in this case, this book caught my interest right away. I would love to have a guardian angel, myself. This book has action and takes me to new places in my mind. I enjoyed reading it. * I received the book from the author–this is my honest review* 4/5
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Sons of Light and Darkness by Adam Ingle
I enjoyed this book. It was a great fun read for me. “The demon Mestoph stumbles upon a hidden cult of banished angels and demons.” There were many great characters in this book and the story line had me wanting more. *I received this book from the author—this is my honest review* 5/5
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Boyfriend Glasses by Livia Harper
WOW this was a very good book. The main character was creepy and crazy but I loved it! I would for sure read more from this series! I was excited to read this book and I am glad I did. I was very hooked into this book and couldn’t wait to find out what crazy thing Greta would do next. What it was a great ride. * I received a copy of this book from the author in a LibraryThing giveaway and this is my honest review* 5/5
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The Chosen One by Lacey Edward
I think this series has great potential for me to read more of. I have not read this author before and I think this book has made me want to read more. I can’t wait to see what is in store for this series. I enjoyed this book. * I received this book from the author on LibraryThing—this is my honest review*
4/5
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Dead Lawyers Don’t Lie by Mark Nolan
This book was very exciting for me! I was caught up in the action the whole time. I did not want to put this book down. I loved it! There was action, adventure and so much more. There were exciting moments and twists and turns in this book. I loved the characters and all the energy popping off the pages. I am glad I was asked to give this book a chance and I can’t wait for book 2!! * I received this book from the author and this is my honest review* 5/5
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The Lying Planet by Carol Riggs
I enjoyed this book very much. It is always interesting to me to pretend or dream with authors about what the world can be in the future. I think this book is a bit Sci-fi but I see the creativity in it as well. Living on a planet that you thought you knew and finding out it is all lies is a hard pill to swallow for sure. Who would want it to screw up you whole life? The book has some great twists and exciting things happen. I enjoyed it! * I received this book from Netgalley and this is my honest review* 4/5
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The Ares Weapon by D.M. Pruden
This book to me was interesting. It was different than most books I read. This book was very creative and I enjoyed many parts of this book. Dr. Mel’s changing careers rings true to the change world we live in. I think that makes it more real to me and current. I enjoyed following her on her adventures. * I received this book from the author—this is my honest review* 4/5
Sumo Sized Ginger 