Pudge and PrejudiceThe review below is being done on a Netgalley Advanced Reader's Copy of Pudge and Prejudice. This review is my own, and I have written it in my honest opinion. Elyse Nebbit just moved with her family to Northenfield, Texas. She and her older sister Jayne are trying to navigate being new to a very close-knit town while still trying to watch over their younger sisters: Mary, Lydia, and Kitty. Within the first day, the sisters meet handsome Charlie Bingly and mysterious Billy Fitz. A love connection between Jayne and Charlie begins, and Elyse finds herself having a little bit of boy trouble as well when someone from Billy's past comes to town again. I am a HUGE Pride and Prejudice fan, so when I read the title I knew that the premise of the book was going to involve similar plot lines, but I was very blown away with how beautifully this book was written. I did have my fears that this book would not hold up to the original, but those fears were soon thrown out once I saw how uniquely the story was told. Although they do have the same story lines, A.K. Pittman made this book stand up on its own. While I was reading this, I could totally imagine John Hughes directing this as a movie. The setting takes place in the 80s, so there were a lot of references included to help paint the scene- music, movies, and fashion thrown into the mix. Ultimately, if you haven't already read Pride and Prejudice and enjoy YA novels, this is a good fit for you. If you have read Pride and Prejudice trust that this adaptation will not disappoint you. Get your copy below: Amazon Barnes and Noble Better World Books Powell's
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Making Space*The review below is being done on a Netgalley Advanced Reader's Copy of Making Space. This review is my own, and I have written it in my honest opinion.
I am a sucker for Self-help books. I like to think of them as personal growth books because I am always wanting to better myself. I ended up picking this book because one thing I struggle with are boundaries; you can always find me saying “yes” to whatever people need or want without really thinking about if I want to participate or seeing if it is something I can realistically handle. It is because of this reason that I found myself excited to listen to this book. Some take-aways that I did find were that my boundaries are just as important as I make them; if I bend or break them, others will too. Another thing I really needed to hear was that people who chose to disrespect my boundaries are not really people worth my time or energy. As scary as it is to set a boundary, this book provides the support you need to help you get started. Sprinkled throughout the book are scenarios of boundaries that have been crossed, and there are multiple examples on how to address them. There were a few times when the example felt childish, but on second look it made me realize that a simple “no” is enough. We have been built up to believe that we need to explain away our “no’s,” when in reality we shouldn’t have to. Since reading this, I have set up some boundaries and I find myself taking some time to speak my mind whenever I am conflicted with an issue. Now, this doesn’t make me an expert boundary setter, but I do feel comfortable enough to see what I am willing to handle. If this book is something you are interested in, you can find it on the link below: Amazon Audible Barnes and Noble Powell's |