Themes Generational trauma, Healing trauma, family journey, historical fiction, love & loss, African ancestry, African American historical fiction, African history “You must always know where your children… Read more “Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi”
Author: MavMom
Rhapsodic (The Bargainer Book 1) by Laura Thalassa
Themes Coming of age, teenage romance, romance novel, romance series Fae, fairytales, otherworld, supernatural, supernatural beings, magic, curses, bargains “Cherub, people like us are not victims. We’re… Read more “Rhapsodic (The Bargainer Book 1) by Laura Thalassa”
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafÓn
Themes Historical fiction, WWII, post-Spanish Civil War, Spanish architecture Noir, mystery, poetry, literature, translated literature Nostalgia, coming of age, bibliophilic, love & loss, nostalgia “Without further ado… Read more “The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafÓn”
Vita Nostra by Marina & Sergey Dyachenko
Themes existentialism, conceptual & abstract philosophy, existential crisis psychological conditioning, metamorphosis, science fiction personal evolution, maturation to adulthood, personal growth, introspection “There are words that are simply… Read more “Vita Nostra by Marina & Sergey Dyachenko”
Aru Shah & the Song of Death by Roshani Chokshi
Themes Found family, teen angst, self-acceptance, self-identity, modern mythology, prophecy fulfillment Confidence, courage, positive feminine themes, friendship, coming of age Bhangra is a kind of upbeat music… Read more “Aru Shah & the Song of Death by Roshani Chokshi”
Aru Shah & the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi
Themes Found family, teen angst, self-acceptance, self-identity, modern mythology, prophecy fulfillment Confidence, courage, positive feminine themes, friendship, coming of age She had wanted a sisterly smile that… Read more “Aru Shah & the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi”
The Bone Snatcher by Charlotte Salter
Themes Death, Trauma, Abandonment Gaining a confident sense of self, inner strength, embracing individuality Overcoming external obstacles, conquering fear Toxic environments, psychological illness Sea, monsters, storytellers Sophie… Read more “The Bone Snatcher by Charlotte Salter”
Kids’ Clothes!!!
Tuesday is here!!! I am especially excited and proud of today’s bit. The reason? I am answering a request from a follower!!! This is a milestone for… Read more “Kids’ Clothes!!!”
REcipes to REuse & REfuse
Being a mother of two makes mealtime a stressful endeavor. The dinner table becomes an expansive plain. Where many talents are tried and few stand the test… Read more “REcipes to REuse & REfuse”
Heal.Thy.Self
You are the only person in the world who really knows how you feel and how you perceive your experiences. How love feels to you, how healthy… Read more “Heal.Thy.Self”