Coming back from the other side of my Bipolar Wonderland through medication, creativity, and moxie.
12,724 Days Alive
Had therapy with Vickie and my appointment with Peter today. I’m absolutely glad the week is half over now. I’m so emotionally exhausted that I’m physically exhausted as well.
Continue reading “Like a Line from Bon Jovi”
By: Emily Carpenter
Overview:
Blurb: Althea Bell is an addict with a troubled past and a dying father. There’s a mystery surrounding her trouble mother’s past, and it may be the key to unlocking her own troubles. With a little car theft, a bit more lying, and a lot of help from her childhood friend, this is a dangerous race against the clock ticking towards her thirtieth birthday.
Trigger Warnings:
Ableism, Animal Abuse, Blood, Blackmail, Bullying, Child Abuse, Death, Drug Use (Illicit), Drug Use (Prescription), Elder Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Food, Gore, Gun Violence, Infidelity, Mental Illness, Murder, Off Screen Infidelity, Off Screen Sex, On Screen Sex, Poor Coping Mechanisms, Racism, Suicide, Theft, Unsafe Lifestyle, Unsafe Sex, Violence, Violent Imagery
Body Count: a lot
Continue reading “Review: Burying the Honeysuckle Girls”
By: AUTHOR
Available on: Amazon, Audible, and Barnes and Noble.
Overview:
Blurb: Lost Lake is all about the magic in the ordinary and the beauty of taking a chance. Eby Pim decides to give up her beloved, but much deteriorated, Lost Lake resort to developer and real estate mogul, Lazlo Patterson. Lazlo’s been trying for years to get her land. But when Eby’s great-niece Kate Pheris shows up unexpectedly, her daughter Devin in tow, things go topsy-turvy and stay that way for the summer.
Trigger Warnings:
Arson, Child Abuse, Death, Food, Infidelity, Murder, Off Screen Infidelity, Suicide, Suicidal Thoughts
Body Count: 4
Continue reading “Review: Lost Lake”
12,722 Days Alive
Not a lot to say today. Today was slammed at work, but I met all of my workload goals.
Continue reading “Productive Monday”
12,721 Days Alive
2 Games Played
1 Movie Watched
I broke quarantine today. Socialized at a friend’s house.
Continue reading “Socialized Sunday”
12,716 Days Alive
I’m restless again. I feel like I should be doing something but I’m stuck at a standstill.
Continue reading “Change on the Wind”
12,715 Days Alive
1 Great Thunderstorm
It was terrifically rainy this morning! Lovely, sleepy weather.
Continue reading “Rainy, Busy Monday”
12,714 Days Alive
1 Book Finished and Reviwed
1 Blanket Finished!
I finally did it! I finished DW’s Blanket!!
Continue reading “Accomplished Sunday”
By: Mercedes Lackey
Available at: Amazon, Audible, and Barnes and Noble.
Read as part of the 2020 Golden Trio Reading Challenge, prompt Arithmancy!
Overview:
Blurb: This is the second book in the Five Hundred Kingdoms series and it absolutely can stand alone as a novel, but makes more sense if you’ve read The Fairy Godmother. This book focuses on Princess Andromeda of Acadia. Unexpectedly, a dragon invades their kingdom. It is by Princess Andromeda’s own research that she uncovers what can appease the beast: virgin sacrifice. It is a terrible solution for a terrible problem. Things get even worse when Andromeda herself is chosen as one of the sacrifices. A Champion of the Tradition rescues Andromeda from Adamant, and together they pursue their magical quarry across the kingdom. Things are not as clear cut as they seem, though, and brother dragons Adamant and Periapt end up more friend than foe.
Trigger Warnings:
Ableism (sight), Bastardization of Mythology, Blood, Bullying, Child Abuse, Death, Emotional Abuse, Food, Mental Abuse, Murder, Off Screen Sex, Violence, Violent Imagery, War
Body Count: not countable, for those lost at sea and more.
Continue reading “Review: One Good Knight, A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms (Book 2)”
12,713 Days Alive
1 Row Left on DW’s Blanket
Today was a lovely, simple day.
Continue reading “Productive, Rainy Saturday”
12,712 Days Alive
2 Rows Left on DW’s Blanket
I’m so grateful it’s Friday. This week at work had me fried. And I finally finished the first round of yellow on DW’s blanket.
Continue reading “Freakin’ Friday! Whoo hoo!”
By: Mercedes Lackey
Available on: Amazon, Audible, and Barnes and Noble.
Read as part of the 2020 Golden Trio Reading Challenge, prompt: Transfiguration!
Overview:
Blurb: The first book of a series, The Fairy Godmother introduces us to the world of the Five Hundred Kingdoms and the Tradition. Elena Klovis was to be her kingdom’s version of Cinderella, complete with an evil step-family and the nickname “Ella Cinders”. One problem: the prince is eleven. Elena seeks out work and is taken as apprentice to a real-life Fairy Godmother, her own fairy godmother no less. She begins training to become a Fairy Godmother herself and all the wonders, and troubles, that come with it. One of those is a Prince by the name of Alexander that turns out to be a total ass. Well, at least he turns into one after trying to mow down Elena. Now, Elena has more kingdoms to take care of, a royal jackass on her hands, and a lot more adventure on her plate than she first assumed she would encounter.
Trigger Warnings:
Blood, Bullying, Child Abuse (mentioned), Death, Emotional Abuse, Food, Murder, Violence, Violent Imagery
Body Count: Human: 3, mentioned but not displayed.
Continue reading “Review: The Fairy Godmother, A Tale of the Five Hundred Kingdoms (Book 1)”
12,709 Days Alive
3 Rows Left on DW’s Blanket (still!)
1 Freshly Shaved Head
I’m off to read until bedtime, but a quick update here.
Continue reading “It is Tuesday, Right?”
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