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'365 Days of Gutsy Women', by Rosemary Roenfaz [BOOK REVIEW]

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'365 Days of Gutsy Women' , by Rosemary Roenfaz Title: 365 Days of Gutsy Women Author: Rosemary Roenfaz Genre (s): Biography, Nonfiction Language: English Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: 12th September 2021 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5 Link to buy it! Thank you to the author for sending me a physical copy of '365 Days of Gutsy Women' in exchange for an honest review. I loved that it was personalized signed! I find this detail so lovely! A delightful, must-read biography book centered on women , this book talks about activists and rebels, educators and philosophers, scientists and innovators, authors and poets, leaders, artists and musicians, and goddesses. All women.  I loved this book a lot! If you have read a few book reviews of mine before, you can know that I love reading and learning more about women. I do believe it is so important to educate ourselves and to learn more about the women that have preceded us, and even the actual ones.  The dynamic in this bo

'Age of Shadows', by R. E. Palmer [BOOK REVIEW]

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'Age of Shadows' , by R. E. Palmer Title: Age of Shadows Author: R. E. Palmer Genre (s): Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fiction Language: English Publisher: FrontRunner Publications Publication Date: 24th January 2022 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5 Link to buy it! Thank you to the author for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.  Age of Shadows is the second installment in the epic, adult fantasy book series about politics , magic and ancient myths coming to life once again stronger.  Synopsis: As Elodi strives to defend her realm against a new enemy threatening the north, Toryn discovers the dark secret that plunged Hope into despair, destined to live under a shadow of her own making. But as both struggle in the face of overwhelming forces, the Archon demands all who can bear arms, rally to his cause. It is an addictive , action-packed book filled with beautiful descriptions, well-driven plots and storylines, so perfectly written, to my view. I really loved the way the storyline of

'The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything: The Story of Maria Mitchell', by Laura Alary and Ellen Rooney [BOOK REVIEW]

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'The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything: The Story of Maria Mitchell' , by Laura Alary and Ellen Rooney  Title: The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything: The Story of Maria Mitchell Writer: Laura Alary Illustrator: Ellen Rooney Genre (s): Picture Book, Astronomy, Non-fiction Language: English Publisher: Kids Can Press Publication Date: 3rd May 2022 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5 Link to buy the book! Thank you to Netgalley and Kids Can Press for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything: The Story of Maria Mitchell is a lovely, fascinating picture book about women and astronomy . It talks about women's rights , desires and dreams and aspirations; bonds Maria had with her family; the environment she grew up in,... This book is written by Laura Alary , and is illustrated by Ellen Rooney . Maria Mitchell was an American astronomer that grew up believing she did not need someone else 一of authority一 to think for her, or telling her what to

'Postcards Beyond Reality: The Selected Poems of Michael Daniels', by Bernard Jan [BOOK REVIEW]

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'Postcards Beyond Reality: The Selected Poems of Michael Daniels' , by Bernard Jan Title: Postcards from Beyond Reality: The Selected Poems of Michael Daniels Author: Bernard Jan Genre: Poetry Language: English Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: 20 March 2022 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ /4 Link to buy the book! Thank you to the author for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.  'Postcards Beyond Reality: The Selected Poems of Michael Daniels' is a poetry book written by Bernard Jan. This book talks about Michael Daniels, the main character in the author's Cruel Summer book. In this book, 'Postcards Beyond Reality: The Selected Poems by Michael Daniels' , we can read how Michael feels and experiences some things that have happened to him during his life. "If I send you a postcard will you thank me for it?" I was genuinely bewitched by the author's writing. I found it fascinating, so descriptive and so symbolic. (This book is filled with s

'Daniel', by Marcin Lechna [BOOK REVIEW]

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'Daniel' , by Marcin Lechna Title: Daniel Author: Marcin Lechna Genre (s): Sci-fi, Fiction, Psychology, Astrology Language: English Publisher: Labrum Publisher Publication Date: 02/08/2021 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 4 Link to buy the book! Thank you to the author and to the publisher for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. Daniel is a sci-fi book that tells the story of Daniel Roark , a cardiologist who ends trapped in a white hall where the laws of physics and logic begin to fail .  But how did he end trapped there? Why? Who? What do they want from him? It is a book packed with many themes , many different feelings and subplots so well structured. It's like an action , mystery , sci-fi all at once movie playing in your head while reading this book. The descriptions are fascinating, the plots so well carried, the characters so complex.  Synopsis Daniel Roark is a cardiologist who finds himself imprisioned in a hall where the laws of physics and logic begin to fail. Daniel

'Te doy mi corazón', de Julia Quinn [RESEÑA]

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'Te doy mi corazón' , de Julia Quinn Título: Te doy mi corazón (español), An Offer from a Gentleman (inglés) Autora: Julia Quinn Género (s): Romance, Ficción Histórica Idioma: Español Editoriales: Titania (español), Avon (inglés) Fecha de publicación original: 13 octubre 2009 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5 Links para comprarlo: español e inglés Un baile de máscaras, la misteriosa dama del vestido plateado, y un amor prohibido e inalcanzable. Sinopsis: Como en el cuento de Cenicienta, Sophie ve una noche cumplirse su sueño. A espaldas de su madrastra, se viste como una reina y acude al baile de disfraces más importante de Londres. Lo que es más, consigue captar la atención de Benedict Bridgerton, el soltero más atractivo y encantador de la reunión. Sin embargo, pronto vuelve a enfrentarse a su cruda realidad, la de una hija ilegítima, pobre y sin recursos. El destino quiere darle una segunda oportunidad cuando entra a servir en casa de Benedict, aunque él no reconoce en ella a la hermosa j

'Anne of Green Gables: the manga', by L. M. Montgomery [BOOK REVIEW]

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'Anne of Green Gables: the manga' , by L. M. Montgomery Title: Anne of Green Gables Author: L. M. Montgomery Illustrator, adaptor, and lettering: Kuma Chan, Stacy King, and Daria Rhodes Genre (s): Historical Fiction, Manga  Language: English Publisher: Manga Classics Publication Date: 10th November 2020 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5 Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. This manga of Anne of Green Gables tells the story of Anne Shirley, an orphan girl that is adopted by the Cuthbert siblings, Marilla and Matthew. Anne is an efferverscent, vivacious redhead girl with a strong, dynamic imagination. I do find this character one of the most human characters I've ever read.  This book has beautiful and sophisticated illustrations that capture the very essence of all the characters and their own stories: Anne, Marilla, Matthew, Gilbert, Diana,... Both heart and feelings , emotions , are captured so well in this book.  In this book, we g