Month: July 2020

Review: Queen of Ruin by Tracy Banghart

Posted July 4, 2020 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Queen of Ruin by Tracy Banghart

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Queen of Ruin by Tracy Banghart Series: Grace and Fury #2 Published by Hachette Children’s Group on July 2, 2019 Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Pages: 340 Format: E-Book Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Nomi and Malachi find themselves powerless and headed towards their all-but-certain deaths. Now that Asa sits on the throne, he will stop at nothing to make sure Malachi never sets foot in the palace again. Nomi’s sister, Serina, is far away on the prison island of Mount Ruin – but it is in the grip of revolution and Serina leads. The women there have their sights set on revenge beyond the confines of their island prison. They will stop at nothing to gain freedom for the entire kingdom. But first they’ll have to get rid of Asa, and only Nomi knows how. Separated once again, this time by choice, Nomi and Serina must forge their own paths […]

Review: Joy at Work by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein

Posted July 2, 2020 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Joy at Work by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Joy at Work: The Life-Changing Magic of Organising Your Working Life by Marie Kondō, Scott Sonenshein Published by Bluebird on April 7, 2020 Genres: Non-Fiction, Self-Help Pages: 256 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads The workplace is a magnet for clutter and mess. Who hasn’t felt drained by wasteful meetings, disorganized papers, endless emails, and unnecessary tasks? These are the modern-day hazards of working, and they can slowly drain the joy from work, limit our chances of career progress, and undermine our well-being. The authors offer stories, studies, and strategies to help you eliminate clutter and make space for work that really matters. They will help you overcome the challenges of workplace mess and enjoy the productivity, success, and happiness that comes with a tidy desk and mind. So I started reading Joy at Work while I was furloughed. I needed something work-related and what better way than to learn […]