One final review before the new year

The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen

by Hendrik Groen

 5/5 Stars

This novel gives you a clear look into the life of our elders even if just for a year. To begin I'd like to say I am a social worker in a skilled nursing facility who really needed to read this book. "Mr. Groen" does a fabulous job depicting not only the realities but what keeps someone like me in the business for the right reasons. I was able to take comfort in his words and find some ease in saying goodbye to the "oldies" I've come to love so much when it's their time to go.

He touches on everything from the prime seating in the dining room, to apartment up keep, to the newest and best mobility scooter ratings. There's a true look into the dating scene or lack there of in retirement communities and how they truly view their friends and family. As well as the start of dignity stripping one goes through as they age.

It is truly heartwarming to hear the stories of Henrik and his feisty cohorts. If I'm completely honest Evert is my favorite trouble maker. At the end you'll see the true value of friendship, love, and accepting the value of friendship.

If you're ready to laugh, cry, and love these feisty old coots by all means get a copy as soon as possible.

I am happy to finally give something a GREAT review. In the new year I'm going to give myself a goal. - to review at least every other book I read. I feel like if I only do ARC reviews it'll get fairly mundane pretty quickly. Several of the books I've been asked to read are similar and I'd rather give an eclectic smattering.

With that being said 2019 goals include
1. Review at least every other book I read.
2. Weekly blog posts
3. Read MORE! :)

Happy New Year All!
 
*Disclaimer- I first read this book early on in 2018 and have loved it ever since.*

Resilience by Marcia D.M

Resilience by Marcia D.M.





3/5 Stars

The plot and rollercoaster of Resilience is phenomenal. I absolutely loved the story. The only thing keeping me from giving a 5 star review is the errors in translation that will hopefully be fixed in the future. I truly fell for these characters and felt like I was living right along with them through every twist and curve.

It is certainly a dark tale. You start out by meeting this beautiful woman named Cassandra searching for a place to grab lunch before heading back to work. The story continues with her awaking in a cell as she's been kidnapped with several others by terrorists.

Much like the main character just when you think you have found your footing something is bound to knock you off your feet. I absolutely recommend this read but suggest you prepare yourself for the hardships. I found it to be a fast read as I couldn't put it down or wait to find out what was going to happen next.

Be forewarned that there is plenty of darkness and erotica that may not be appropriate for all readers.


I for one will be anxiously awaiting the sequel. Which, I hear will have a much better translator