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  Ratings : ⭐⭐⭐.5  "𝓐 𝓹𝓻𝓪𝔂𝓮𝓻 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓪 𝓭𝓮𝓮𝓭 𝓲𝓼 𝓪𝓷 𝓪𝓻𝓻𝓸𝔀 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓪 𝓫𝓸𝔀-𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰; 𝓐 𝓭𝓮𝓮𝓭 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓪 𝓹𝓻𝓪𝔂𝓮𝓻 𝓲𝓼 𝓪 𝓫𝓸𝔀-𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓪𝓷 𝓪𝓻𝓻𝓸𝔀." ~𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓐𝓻𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓻, 𝓟𝓪𝓾𝓵𝓸 𝓒𝓸𝓮𝓵𝓱𝓸 The Archer is the story of Tetsuya and a young boy who searches Tetsuya to ask him some questions. I found it a spiritually fulfilling read.  Although when I started this one, I assumed it's a novel but it's just a small book with a few characters and some life changing advices that are simple to read but complex to grasp.  It's really a short story and I finished it in under an hour without any breaks. But it should also be noted that it's different from other Paulo Coelho novels. I personally didn't expect it to be this way but I enjoyed it nevertheless. The Archer by Paulo Coelho is a profound and mind-blowing book. It's best recommended for the readers of Mikhail Naimy and Khalil ...

Circe By Madeline Miller Ratings : ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "There is one thing Gods and mortals share. When we are young, we think ourselves the first to have each feeling in the world." ~Madeline Miller Circe is a Greek mythology written by Madeline Miller, author of The Songs of Achilles which was not only a n international bestseller but also won her many awards.  It was no surprise that Circe is the International No. 1 Bestseller - Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2019. It also won Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy. This novel details the life of Circie- the daughter of Helios , the Titan Sun God and Perses, the nymph. Growing up, she feels like an outsider because unlike her siblings, she is very plain, fragile and doesn't have power. But everything changed when she realizes that she indeed has power. The reason I've always loved the greek Gods is because of their power and pride. It encompassed all that and more. The magic, power, pride, madness, grief and l...

 Title- Unleashed: Fae Shifters 2 Author- Madilynn Dale Ratings- ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review- Unleashed is the second installment in the Fae Shifters series which continues the story after book one titled Releasing The Power Within. Madilynn Dale comes back with a very powerful and interesting return for the storyline.  It is fantasy novel that follows Liz through her journey as her life changes from a normal girl to a person with super natural powers.  I loved the way Madilynn has explored the magical fae world. It was very engrossing and engaging. The manner in which characters are developed sometimes shows that some work needs to be done but other things are quite good. The tale is masterfully woven and showcases an exquisite story. As it is not a standalone book, it is advised that one reads the first book in the series.  I found the plot interesting enough that I finished it in just two days. If you're looking for something interesting and short to read over the weekend, you c...

 Title - And We Walked Away Author - Subrat Saurabh Ratings - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book Description - And We Walked Away revolves around the friendship of three friends in college, with a love story blooming in their hearts. It connects to the kind of boys who are in love and keep trying to convince the same girl in different ways for a long time, not moving on in life. Also, it talks about the kind of girls who don’t believe in love but also, don’t want to take advantage of a boy's feelings. The girls who are not conservative but don’t want to pursue love. Abhimanyu, a well-known author returns to his engineering college in Bangalore after a decade and notices a lot of changes in the college over this period. It reminds him of how he met his ladylove, Naina on the first day of college and fell in love with her at the first sight. Abhimanyu, being an impulsive, stubborn and impatient guy decides to propose her in a rush. She doesn’t believe in love and has her own reasons for it. Abhimanyu with th...

  Title: Kai Basant Dekhe Hain Maine Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐ Author: Neelam Saxena Chandra Review:  Kai Basant Dekhe hai Maine is a beautiful collection of simple poems written in hindi. There are almost 50 poems in total which have different themes and tones. The language used is very basic and the poems are very simple. These are very easy to comprehend and one can finish it in a one sitting. The book seems to be written recently as it has poems on Corona and other things which are going on nowadays. The title is based on the first poem of the collection. The poet has a done a good work and even the cover is pretty and colorful. Overall, it was a good read for me.

 The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson | Review by Mohini Jugran Heya guys!! How have you all been? After a really busy week, I am finally here to talk about this bestselling self-help book by Mark Manson.  𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Mark Manson 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: ⭐⭐⭐ 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn’t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is—a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let’s-all-feel-good mindset that has infected American society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up. 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: When I started this one, I was very sceptical because it had kind of mixed reviews by everyone whom ...

Title: Stories of Customary Warfare Author: A. B. Grace Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book Description: This is a book with lifelong lessons that will help you grow in understanding of situations. Fictional people that face challenge in their life. Some people over come their obstacle, however; other people embrace their weakness. This book can enlighten your mind and your heart to the pressures in this world. It will teach how to be mental strong in adversity and teach you how things can turn for the better or the worst. Book Review: This is a very short collection of inspiring things. I read and re-read a couple of verses because they resonated a lot to me. There were certain things that made me stop and ponder over different aspects of life. It's a very thought-provoking and self-indulgent book. This book is a series of poems and parables that discuss the series of events in the general concept of life. It's is a mere outlook on what we as individuals experience in this society. Some ind...

𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: Indomitable 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Yezdi  𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: ⭐⭐⭐.5 Stars 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: Indomitable is a contemporary story that is about the dreams, aspirations, famil & heartbreak. It revolves around the protagonist Jamshed who is in his death-bed when he is reminiscing about his life and the choices he made. It was very engaging story to read which connected to me to a great extent. We all have our dreams and doubts. But no matter the obstacles, we keep on going on.  It was inspiring to read and even though at times I felt that the author is getting to much into explaining a situation that the entire connectivity was breaking, it was an overall good read for me. I also had trouble with the consistency of the storyline but after a number of pages it became clear what was actually going on. The book piqued my interest so it was read in quite a short span of time. What I liked the most was the way in which each emotion was described. I felt his pain and his happine...

Title: Me Before You Author: Jojo Moyes Ratings: Five Stars Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary life—steady boyfriend, close family—who has barely been farther afield than their tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for ex–Master of the Universe Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound after an accident. Will has always lived a huge life—big deals, extreme sports, worldwide travel—and now he’s pretty sure he cannot live the way he is. Will is acerbic, moody, bossy—but Lou refuses to treat him with kid gloves, and soon his happiness means more to her than she expected. When she learns that Will has shocking plans of his own, she sets out to show him that life is still worth living. A Love Story for this generation and perfect for fans of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, Me Before You brings to life two people who couldn’t have less in common—a heartbreakingly romantic novel that asks, "What do you do when making the person you love happy al...

    Butter Chicken - The Key To A Treasure by Akshay K Saxena Actual Ratings: 3.5 Stars Okay so I got to know about this book and thought about giving it a try. It's a very short, less than a hundred pages book that is recommended to those who enjoy reading short interesting stories.  I liked the writing style considering it's the first book of the author and would like to read more by him.  The entire treasure-hunt thing was cool and had my utmost attention for the span of entire read.  Happy Reading!

Title; Tomorrow's Women Author: Greta Bellamacina Rating: Two and a half Stars A dazzling poetic meditation on motherhood, female identity, ennui, and love by Greta Bellamacina, London-based poet, actress, filmmaker, and model. Personally I picked it up a couple of times trying to see the magic others saw in this one. But honestly, I just failed to see it. Halfway through after a dozen attempts to understand her thoughts, I gave up. There were so many things that didn't resonate with me at all. Maybe others might enjoy it. Many have. But this one just wasn't for me, I guess. It just seemed like an average book of mediocre writing skills when I did finish it successfully. Tomorrow's Woman isn't my kinda book.

Title: The Apartment Author: K. L. Slater Rating: Four Thrilling Stars Disclaimer: I received a free ARC in exchange of an honest review from Netgalley, Thomas and Mercer, AmazonPublishing. A fast-paced page turner that is immensely gripping. You just get hooked to the lives and can't wait to find out what happens next. The narration is very intriguing. The storyline just doesn't leave the hold over you. My second read by the author and I'd absolutely read more of hers. I would also recommend if you have the kicks for the suspense. It's the story of Freya Miller who is a mother of a five year old little girl, Skye. After the betrayal of her husband two years ago and now his death, Freya finds herself amidst financial crisis which she has no idea how she will survive. The money from her late husband's insurance can only last so long and she has to think about something and fast. What she doesn't expect is the miraculous offer by a stranger who meets...

Title:Where The Lost Wander Author: Amy Harmon Ratings: Five Shining Stars Disclaimer: I received a free ARC in exchange of an honest review from Netgalley, Lake Union Publishing, Amazon Publishing and Amy Harmon. In this epic and haunting love story set on the Oregon Trail, a family and their unlikely protector find their way through peril, uncertainty, and loss. Amy Harmon beautifully tells the tale of Naomi who is the protagonist of this story. She along with her family are on their way to finding better possibilities in life. Widowed at a very young age, Naomi sets off to West with her family on a wagon. What she didn't expect was to form an instant connection with John Lowry, a half-Pawnee man straddling two worlds and a stranger in both. “The hardest thing about life is knowing what matters and what doesn’t,” Winifred muses. “If nothing matters, then there’s no point. If everything matters, there’s no purpose. The trick is to find firm ground between the two way...