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Book Review – The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

December 9, 2020 By Maryse 4 Comments

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue <— OMG WHAT AN INCREDIBLY STUNNING & UNIQUE STORY!!!! Tasha J, my “book twin” recommended this one to me (and so did Jackie) and they were SO RIGHT!!! It’s definitely making my “best of 2020” list this year. I highlighted SO much of it, that I have no clue how to pick the best parts to show you here. The WHOLE THING is “the best parts”.

It took me awhile to read it (I just realized now —> just like Tasha did)… read more

Filed Under: My Book Reviews Tagged With: 5 stars, demons, devil, gods, historical romance, V. E. Schwab

Movie Review – Crazy Rich Asians

October 6, 2020 By Maryse Leave a Comment

Crazy Rich Asians <—- WITH ALL THE BUZZ about this one, it’s been on my TBR list (AND my to be watched list) list for awhile now. I one-clicked the book by by Kevin Kwan a year or so ago, and then Amazon told me that the movie was on an amazing rental-sale (for Prime Day/Prime month 😉 ), so I dove in!!!! AND OMG IT TOOK MY BREATH AWAY!!!!!! Absolutely stunning in all senses of the word.

Maryse: I AM HITTING ALL of the awesome movies today!!! CRAZY RICH ASIANS is FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!!!!!!!!!!! My heart is overflowing right now. MUST WATCH – the music is AMAZING too (or must read!!) read more

Filed Under: Movie Reviews Tagged With: 5 stars, books to movies, comedy romance, family sagas, Kevin Kwan, movie reviews, opposites attract, wrong side of the tracks

Book Review – The New Science of Perfect Skin: Understanding Skin Care Myths and Miracles For Radiant Skin at Any Age by Daniel Yarosh Phd

September 16, 2020 By Maryse Leave a Comment

The New Science of Perfect Skin: Understanding Skin Care Myths and Miracles For Radiant Skin at Any Age by Daniel Yarosh Phd

A NEW BOOK REVIEW!! This one’s a little different ’cause it’s not fiction, but it is something I’m obsessed with (skin care!!). This is a book that I’ve been essentially “following” for over a decade now. And while I’m sure there are great more recent skin care books, this one worked for me, and continues to, so I thought I’d review it. 😉 read more

Filed Under: My Book Reviews Tagged With: 5 stars, skin care, skincare

Here’s a Blast From Our Book Past – 09-02-20

September 2, 2020 By Maryse 4 Comments

Oh yes, 😋 today’s “Blast From Our Book Past” list is short but OH SO SWEET!!!! Two books, and 1 series that I 5-STARRED with my whole heart, and still stand by them with my whole heart (they hit me so hard that I still remember how I felt when I read them).

HOLY MOLY MUST READS!!!!!!!

Remember these? If you don’t, lucky you because it means you get to read them for the first time!!! 😀

  • 4 YEARS AGO TODAY, I read a book that was completely out of my norm and I LOST MY MIND over it. One of the best books I have EVER read in my life.
    Thrilling, terrifying, SO CLEVER and often hilarious (due to being in the main character’s head ). UNPUTTDOWNABLE!!! And of course, I loved the movie, but I read this first and it was SO much better. P.S. I crushed hard on this character, too. Big time. And maybe even the author (’cause HOLY MOLY can he write & in essence, he was the genius behind his main character!!!). My 5-STAR Book Review of The Martian by Andy Weir
  • 7 YEARS AGO TODAY, I 5-STAR LOVED this one!! This book left me reeling, but in a good way. This one’s a stunner. It’s devastating, brilliant, and clever! Book Review – The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty
  • 10 YEARS AGO TODAY… I (and many of us) lost my mind over this series and crushed HARD on a hero (or sort of… anti-hero) named “Terrible”. I have Terrible Fever – My Review of the Downside Ghosts Series by Stacia Kane

Sherry: Oh Terrible ….. sigh

Maryse: Right? HOLY MOLY ADDICTION!

Melanie: Can’t believe it’s been 10 years! I absolutely loved this series. Must be time for a reread! I haven’t read a hero like Terrible in a long time. read more

Filed Under: Book Recommendations Tagged With: 5 stars, Blast From the Past

Audiobook Review – The Decision by Kevin Hart

June 26, 2020 By Maryse Leave a Comment

The Decision: Overcoming Today’s BS for Tomorrow’s Success <— There is no better title than that one!!! 😀 This is the first audiobook that I’ve ever preordered and it was everything I was hoping for. Absolutely PERFECT. I LOVE Kevin Hart’s motivation and inspiring outlook on life, and this will be one I will listen to, time and time again.

So some of you know, I’m a motivational audiobook junkie (I start my day off every morning listening to them). They’re a bit hard to review, ’cause I can’t easily quote my favorite parts or even highlight them to get my point across as to why they are must-reads (or listens). But some of them are so easy to relay, because the message hits home, and it sticks. This is one of those and it’s at the top of my favorites list in this genre. read more

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This recent release is super-bargain priced today AND I have a fun feature about "Aquarius Men" 😉 I LOVE IT!

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“What’s your sign?” *wink wink* 😉 Here’s a brand new series featuring sexy heroes and their zodiac signs. Are they a match? Your match?

Each one can be read as a standalone and these sound like SO MUCH FUN!! Plus, each book features a trope that’s totally my romance catnip. A neighbor, a colleague, a roommate… and up for preorder… a cop! Yes please!!! 😀

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