A Review: The Woman Who Would be King by Kara Cooney

Hi Everyone!

I recently read a book called The Woman Who Would be King by Kara Cooney, provided to me by Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.

This book is about the life of Hapshepsut, a female Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt. This book review is going to be rather short because, honestly, I don't have a lot to say about it. It wasn't a fantastic book and I struggled with it.

There was a lot of "this might have happened, but no one knows for sure because the Egyptians didn't keep those kinds of records." I do realize that there is only so much you can do when the things left to you don't give you all the answers you want, but I found this tendency to be particularly annoying. The beginning actually starts out really well, almost like Kara is going to tell you her version of events in a story format, but then that changes and it isn't like that at all.

I'm sure some people would enjoy this book, but I didn't really. There were some interesting things to learn, but overall, I was bored and annoyed. I would give this book 2.5 out of 5 stars.

Until next time,

Jenell

Cover Reveal! Greta and the Lost Army by Chloe Jacobs

Hi Everyone!

I'm excited to be apart of the cover reveal for Chloe Jacobs' new book, Greta and the Lost Army, book three in the Mylena Chronicles! In addition, the first 2 books have had cover updates as well! They are all so gorgeous! So take a peek and enjoy!

Book Title: Greta and the Lost Army (Mylena Chronicles, #3)
Series Name: Mylena Chronicles (Previous books are: Greta and the Goblin King and Greta and the Glass Kingdom
Author: Chloe Jacobs
Release Date: Feb. 1, 2016
Genre: YA Fantasy / Fairytale Retelling
Author Website: www.chloejacobs.com
Author Twitter: @Jacobs_Chloe
Author Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChloeJacobsAuthor
Author Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/chloejacobs
Newsletter: http://www.chloejacobs.com/p/contact.html

Author Bio:

Chloe Jacobs is a native of nowhere and everywhere, having jumped around to practically every Province of Canada before finally settling in Ontario where she has now been living for a respectable number of years. Her husband and son are the two best people in the entire world, but they also make her wish she'd at least gotten a female cat. No such luck. And although the day job keeps her busy, she carves out as much time as possible to write. Bringing new characters to life and finding out what makes them tick and how badly she can make them suffer is one of her greatest pleasures, almost better than chocolate and fuzzy pink bunny slippers.

Greta and the Lost Army Book Synopsis:

A fate as unavoidable as love itself…

After spending the last four years trapped in a place of monsters, demons, and magick, the last thing the fierce teenage bounty hunter Greta expected was to ever be back on Earth. But a rare opportunity gives her and the Goblin King Isaac the opportunity to do just that. Now she’s home. With a boy in tow. And her parents have lots of questions.

Although Greta finally has her heart’s deepest wish—to see her family again—every step she takes to reconnect with them drives her further away from Isaac. Greta and Isaac planned for her to return to Mylena and become his queen, but she’s not sure if she can go back to that harsh world, though staying on Earth means giving up the boy she loves.

But a powerful enemy refuses to let Greta escape. A demon who will stop at nothing to destroy her and everything she loves. Even if it means following her to Earth and forcing her to face a fate as unavoidable as love itself.

Goodreads Book Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25611831-greta-and-the-lost-army

Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Greta-Lost-Army-Mylena-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B01AGGG4Q6

iTunes Buy Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/greta-and-the-lost-army/id1073605203

Kobo Buy Link: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/greta-and-the-lost-army

Amazon.co.uk: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Greta-Lost-Army-Mylena-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B01AGGG4Q6

Amazon.ca: http://www.amazon.ca/Greta-Lost-Army-Mylena-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B01AGGG4Q6

Entangled Page: http://www.entangledpublishing.com/greta-and-the-lost-army/

Book 1: Greta and the Goblin King:

Goodreads Book Link: https https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13260802-greta-and-the-goblin-king

Amazon.com Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Greta-Goblin-King-Chloe-Jacobs/dp/1620610027

B&N Buy Link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/greta-and-the-goblin-king-chloe-jacobs/1109952855

iTunes Buy Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/greta-and-the-goblin-king/id953103909

Kobo Buy Link: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/greta-and-the-goblin-king-1

Amazon.co.uk Buy Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Greta-Goblin-King-Mylena-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00R6AVKHY/

Amazon.ca:  http://www.amazon.ca/Greta-Goblin-King-Chloe-Jacobs/dp/1620610027

Entangled Page: http://www.entangledpublishing.com/greta-and-the-goblin-king/

Book 2: Greta and the Glass Kingdom:

Goodreads Book Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18630439-greta-and-the-glass-kingdom

Amazon.com Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Greta-Kingdom-Entangled-Mylena-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00SEZI7LC

B&N Buy Link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/greta-and-the-glass-kingdom-chloe-jacobs/1117058069

iTunes Buy Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/greta-glass-kingdom-entangled/id959371047

Kobo Buy Link: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/greta-and-the-glass-kingdom-entangled-teen

Amazon.co.uk Buy Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Greta-Kingdom-Entangled-Mylena-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00SEZI7LC

Amazon.ca: http://www.amazon.ca/Greta-Kingdom-Entangled-Mylena-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00SEZI7LC

Entangled Page: http://www.entangledpublishing.com/greta-and-the-glass-kingdom/

Until next time,

Jenell

A Review: Fat Girl Walking by Brittany Gibbons

Hi All!

Long time, no blog. Sorry about that! I've been so busy! Of course there was the holidays, but I was also applying and interviewing for different jobs. I've been successful and will be starting a new job in a little over a week! Hopefully once things settle down a little bit I'll be able to write a little more consistently!

What I have for you today is a review on the book Fat Girl Walking: Sex, Food, Love, and Being Comfortable in Your Skin...Every Inch of It by Brittany Gibbons.

I loved this book. I don't remember how I came across it, but I picked it up at my library. I had never heard of Brittany Gibbons previous to picking up her book. The reason I did was because I struggle with accepting my weight. I'm at the heaviest I've ever been in my life. I was never plus size growing up, but after having two children, that all changed. The description of the book spoke to me and I thought maybe it might help me on my journey to self acceptance.

Most of this book is about Brittany's struggles throughout her life with her weight. The lack of self-confidence and how others felt the need to make fun of her or tear her down because of it.

The last part of this book is what spoke to me most more than anything else in the book. Everything else was interesting, sometimes funny and sometimes serious, always honest. She definitely doesn't hold anything back.

I identified exactly with the chapter when she talks about her relationship with her husband after she had children. Her book has given me hope and has helped me to start down the road to accepting myself how I am. I know I'm not there and it could take a while before I'm completely comfortable in my own body. Brittany has given me the courage to say to myself that it's okay that I don't look like I did 10 years ago and I can, eventually, feel sexy again.

This book makes so many great points about weight, regardless of whether you are overweight or not. I think that anyone who struggles with accepting how they look needs to read this one!

5 out of 5 stars!!

Until next time,

Jenell