But Riggs doesn't plan on letting her go. After leaving after the discovery of Riggs' betrayal of her trust, Blakely leaves him and vows never to return. It is told in first person, dual perspective and is not a standalone. The Vow is the emotional conclusion to the Club Indulgence Duet by Maggie Cole. Together We Stand (Brooks Family Saga - read in order) It's Complicated (Stand alones with entwined characters) Her current series were written in the order below:Īll In (Stand alones with entwined characters) She loves sunshine, anything to do with water, and everything naughty. She is a masterful storyteller of contemporary romance and loves writing about broken people who rise above the ashes. Her books are full of raw emotion, suspense, and will always keep you wanting more. She's been called the "literary master of steamy romance." Instagram: Cole is committed to bringing her readers alphalicious book boyfriends. Hang out with Maggie in her reader group: Join Maggie Cole's newsletter for exclusive updates and material:
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She struggles to unite her people, avenge her family, and discover the truth about her destiny.īut perhaps the one thing that can change Destiny itself is found at the edge of a blade. She wields a sword meant for the one true king, battling paladins and the armies of a corrupt king. Nimue teams up with a charming mercenary named Arthur and refugee Fey Folk from across England. Work Analysis Topic: Literature Words: 555 Pages: 2 Mar 10th, 2022 The text under consideration is The Decameron, written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the middle of the fourteenth century when Europe was affected by one of the most devastating epidemics of the Middle Ages. Her mission leaves little room for revenge, but the growing power within her can think of little else. Charged by her dying mother to reunite an ancient sword with a legendary sorcerer, Nimue is now her people’s only hope. That is, until her entire village is slaughtered by Red Paladins, and Nimue’s fate is forever altered. Her connection to dark magic made her something to be feared in her Druid village, and that made her desperate to leave… The book is structured as a frame story containing 100 tales told by a group of seven young women and three young men sheltering in a secluded villa just. Whosoever wields the Sword of Power shall be the one true King.īut what if the Sword has chosen a Queen? The Lady of the Lake finds her voice in this cinematic twist on the tale of King Arthur created by Tom Wheeler and legendary artist, producer, and director Frank Miller ( 300, Batman: The Dark Night Returns, Sin City). He’s also an incredibly skilled fighter, despite a broken leg (in fact, he uses the leg as an advantage), a complete criminal mastermind, and he’s only seventeen. However, below the surface, he is vulnerable in some ways, has PTSD that manifests as haphephobia (the fear of being touched), and is absolutely brilliant. He is pessimistic about himself and nearly everyone else except for Inej and Nina (see below), and his entire life is built upon a burning desire for revenge that drives him. He has spent years crafting a persona of a man who will do any job for the right price, and is absolutely ruthless. Kaz “Dirtyhands” Brekker: This guy is possibly the most layered and well-written character of all time. In short, these two books are like the Ocean’s films, except amazing in every single way. The first book is a heist story that meets an action film, while the second somehow manages to make economics and stocks exciting. Every single part of the story in this book feels real, despite the semi-fantastic setting, and pacing is flawless. Plot Summary: Six teenagers rob a fortress and commit several major crimes. Title: Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom (Duology) Please read our disclaimer for more info. My favorite characters were definitely Eric and Penny (who was introduced later on with a Talent for technology and information). Donovan just sent shivers down my spine with how much of a creep he was. One second he’d be saying that he’s totally okay with waiting to have sex with her and the next moment he’s trying to have sex with her again. I hated Donovan from the beginning because his hot-cold attitude towards Talia was really gross. The Talents that were mentioned were actually really awesome and I would have liked to have the book more about that than Talia’s relationship with Donovan. From the get go I was a bit disappointed and confused as to why the cover model looks nothing like how Talia is described but I got over it and imagined my best friend instead. It started off with an action scene introducing most of the main characters from the story: Talia, Donovan, Eric, and Henry. Talented by Sophie Davis was surprisingly a very fast read. This andocentric reality stands in opposition to the feminist utopia that is flourishing in the hands of „mothers“. Quinessentially, Gilman and Piercy put motherhood in the center of society to criticize the limiting definition of womenhood as motherhood and its imposition on women which restrain active participation in economical, political and societal issues by women in a patriarchal world. Focusing on Charlotte Perkin Gilman‘s Herland (1915) and Marge Piercy‘s Women on the Edgeof Time (1976), this paper will trace the notion of motherhood in feminist utopian writing by working with a historical approach which examines the voices of first-wave and second-wave feminism correspondingly. This paper will introduce two feminist utopian writings that present fictive worlds in whichmaternity is not only valued but stands at the center of the whole community, essentially includingevery citizen in reproductive work. I can see girls growing up with these books as my son did through the Harry Potter books, each one coming out as he also grew another year older. It's handled well, but this isn't for the younger girls as the early ones might be. The girls are in college, and sexually active. "Another good read, though this one is a bit more mature than the others. “Genuinely moving." - Entertainment Weekly “A strong, satisfying conclusion.” - Booklist “An ode to love and friendship.” - Kirkus Reviews “A great read.” - Daily News (New York) It’s a summer that will forever change the lives of Lena, Bridget, Tibby, and Carmen, here and now, past and future, together and apart. With unraveled embroidery and fraying hems, the Traveling Pants are back for one last, glorious summer. The fourth and final novel in the wildly popular #1 New York Times bestselling Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series, from the author of The Whole Thing Together and The Here and Now. But I know that she needs a place to learn, to be with people." It's at the Creative Growth Art Center that Judy makes social connections and is guided to explore expressing herself through various media. As adults, Joyce becomes guardian and nonverbal Judy moves in with her sister's welcoming family. Joyce and Judith start out as close as twins can be, but arrival at school age sends them down different paths-Joyce to kindergarten, and Judy, who "has what will come to be known as Down syndrome," into a residential school where her path toward individual intellectual development will remain largely unexplored. Author Scott brings to a young audience the moving story of her late twin's journey from institutionalization to acclaimed career as a fiber art sculptor. This book shows up how people without mental illness are so ill equipped to deal with people who have mental illness. Even today people with metal illness roam the streets of South African townships without any real medical assistance. Growing up people with mental illness were often referred to as people who were bewitched, and often they received no real treatment. Mental health is one of the least talked about issue in black South African communities, and this book places it centre stage. The tittle is captivating, The Quiet Violence of Dreams, and it absolutely captures the essence of K Sello Duiker’s work. Just before I started reading this book, I saw it was listed on “100 African reads” and so I was excited to start reading it. So there is a story about the book before I even get to the story in the book. I often like to relate how books come to me because the journey of the book into my tiny library is often telling about the book itself. I had never read the book and my friend insisted that I read it, so he bought it for me. You never see it coming.” – Mmabathoįor my birthday last year, a good friend of mine gave me K Sello Duiker’s The Quiet Violence of Dreams. It is a stormy Christmas Eve when Robert Earle’s son Daniel arrives back from his two years of sojourning throughout what is left of the United States. Without the consumerist shopping frenzy that dogged the holidays of the previous age, the season has become a time to focus on family and loved ones. In little Union Grove in upstate New York, the townspeople are preparing for Christmas. A History of the Future is the third thrilling novel in Kunstler’s "World Made By Hand" series, an exploration of family and morality as played out in the small town of Union Grove.įollowing the catastrophes of the twenty-first century the pandemics, the environmental disaster, the end of oil, the ensuing chaos people are doing whatever they can to get by and pursuing a simpler and sometimes happier existence. Add it to your library shelves to dazzle voracious readers."- School Library Journal, starred review "The second installment in Namina Forma’s West African-inspired fantasy series, this follow-up to The Gilded Ones doubles down on what made its predecessor so good: The rich, thoroughly lived-in world building full of details that are so unlike almost everything else in this genre space."- Paste "Catch up now before Forna's planned trilogy is turned into the next major movie franchise."- E! Online "This action-packed sequel is even more thrilling than the first."- Buzzfeed ★ "This book shimmers like gold."- School Library Journal, starred review The Merciless Ones is the second thrilling installment of the epic fantasy series in which a young heroine fights against a world that would dare tame her. And with her own gifts changing, Deka must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera. Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known. For there is a dark force growing in Otera-a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop. but war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. It's been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera and discovered who she really is. “Fans of Children of Blood and Bone, Mulan, and the Dora Milaje from Black Panther are going to adore. |