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Rachel Reviews: The Cows [Don't Follow The Herd] by Dawn O'Porter
The Cows is a book that surprises. Dawn O'Porter takes our perception of what women should be in terms of traditional views and messes with it, presenting us with a truer, more 21st century vision. I found it challenging in terms of its direction and what it highlights, not its content, and darkly humorous.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
Pretty Woman
Pretty Woman is an old 1990 film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. The movie is actually a very cliche modern "Cinderella" Hollywood love story. Heroine Vivian is a street girl, one night on the street encounter lost rich Edward. Vivian led Edward to the hotel where he was, and was hired by Edward as a "companion girl". After a while, the two of them had a spark, but they both knew they could only be on the spot.
By taylor jane2 years ago in BookClub
Review of 'Twin Crowns'
A high-stakes fantasy rom-com about twin princesses separated at birth—one raised as the crown princess, and the other taken as an infant and raised to kidnap her sister, steal the crown, and avenge the parents' murders—the first novel in a new YA duology from bestselling UK authors Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber. Perfect for fans of The Selection, My Lady Jane, and Caraval. Wren Greenrock has always known that one day she’d steal her sister’s place on the throne. Trained from birth to return to the palace and avenge her parents’ murder, she’ll do anything to become queen and protect the community of witches who raised her. Or she would, if only a certain guard wasn’t quite so distractingly attractive, and if her reckless magic would stop causing trouble. . . . Princess Rose Valhart knows that with power comes responsibility—and she won’t let a small matter like waking up in the desert with an extremely impertinent (and very handsome) kidnapper get in the way of her duty. But life outside the palace is wilder and more beautiful than she ever imagined, and the witches she has long feared might turn out to be the family she never had. But as coronation day looms and each sister strives to claim her birthright, an old enemy becomes increasingly determined that neither will succeed. Who will ultimately rise to power and wear the crown?
By Cyn's Workshop2 years ago in BookClub
A Transformative Journey on Italy’s Amalfi Coast
Rebecca Serle's novel One Italian Summer is a heartwarming and emotional story about love, loss, and second chances. But it is also a love letter to the Amalfi Coast, a stunning region of Italy known for its dramatic cliffs, picturesque villages, and crystal-clear waters.
By Xine Segalas2 years ago in BookClub
7 Must-Read Books for CTOs: Essential Knowledge for Tech Leaders
Article Summary: In this piece, we explore a selection of seven essential books tailored for CTOs. These books encompass a wide array of advice, from effective people management to harnessing cutting-edge technologies, embracing change, and gaining insights into your engineering team. This curated list serves as a valuable reservoir of practical knowledge to support your role as a CTO.
By Thescalers2 years ago in BookClub
Utopia Is Unachievable
In Lois Lowry's The Giver, the pursuit of perfection leads to the revelation that by creating a seemingly utopian world by eliminating suffering, more is lost than gained. The narrative traces the experiences of a twelve year-old protagonist who seeks to overcome the control imposed upon him by his totalitarian government and bring back the vibrancy and uniqueness that once existed. By trying to pursue such Utopian ideals, their society is stripped of diversity and individuality. Similarly, Lowry depicts a world that is heavily monitored and regulated. All the citizens are easily manipulated and conform to the numerous rules that they are presented with. Whilst majority of the community is oblivious to the sinister side of their seemingly utopian world, the protagonist has access to memories of the past and is faced with immense pain and the deep knowledge of their dystopian world.
By Aashini Rastogi2 years ago in BookClub
Cover Reveal & Sneak Peak
Chapter One Trek It, Girl Anabel The light of the sun was fading - and quickly. With the cascading pine trees reaching toward the heavens at heights that terrified Anabel, the idea of darkness quickly descending kind of tugged at her with a gnawing degree of concern. She wasn’t used to this - not in the least. Anabel had been raised in the Midwest among the plains and in a place, she had to get away from as soon as life would allow it. It so happened, that came with the crisp envelope that held her acceptance letter to the University of Oregon. It was the moment Ana had been waiting for since girlhood, and much to her parents’ dismay there was nothing that would hold her back. Ana instinctively tightened her fingers on the steering wheel glancing at the car gauges and immediately groaned upon noting the external temperature outside was a brisk -3 degrees.
By Sai Marie Johnson2 years ago in BookClub
