tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15783261408348419932024-03-05T07:35:14.448-06:00Writer Isabelle R. JoshuaI have been reading for years and started writing my first novel in 2015. This blog documents my writing journey, the books I'm writing, the books I'm reading and my thoughts.Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-65418641110760656782017-09-13T23:29:00.001-05:002017-09-13T23:29:18.208-05:00Review: Fast Women
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33728" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="http://images.gr-assets.com/books/1311999744m/33728.jpg" border="0" alt="Fast Women" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33728">Fast Women</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19005">Jennifer Crusie</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2123401919">4 of 5 stars</a>
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It was a fun and fast read. I did get a little confused by all the characters and the back story and the mystery plot. But it was a good book and held my interest.
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-86098849126213941232017-09-13T23:28:00.001-05:002017-09-13T23:28:08.071-05:00Review: Maybe This Time
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7831608" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1412286484m/7831608.jpg" border="0" alt="Maybe This Time" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7831608">Maybe This Time</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19005">Jennifer Crusie</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2123401505">3 of 5 stars</a>
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The story was funny and kookie. Good fun read.
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-11625226715959902802017-09-02T23:20:00.001-05:002017-09-02T23:20:04.843-05:00Review: Blood Song
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13569581" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="http://images.gr-assets.com/books/1421573407m/13569581.jpg" border="0" alt="Blood Song" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13569581">Blood Song</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5804101">Anthony Ryan</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2086266983">5 of 5 stars</a>
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This book is fantastic. Not what I typically read, but the narrator's voice was excellent. There were some part that were confusing because I was listening to it and maybe not paying as much attention to names, in which there are many. This author is rather fond of a huge cast of characters. But I will go back and read. I love Vaelin Al Sorna, he is an extraordinary and beautiful character. I understand why the princess and the sister love him.<br /><br />This book is almost entirely comprised of male characters and lots of violence, but it is so worth it!
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-21163737355160959602017-08-30T00:02:00.001-05:002017-08-30T00:02:02.407-05:00Review: Queen of Fire
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18405221" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1417350958m/18405221.jpg" border="0" alt="Queen of Fire" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18405221">Queen of Fire</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5804101">Anthony Ryan</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2086267481">5 of 5 stars</a>
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This book was good and I liked different voices. It was expansive and had so much going on. The depth of the history of this world was amazing. The ending was okay, it was just an ending and I didn't want it to end. I didn't feel like Vaelin had a great emotional depth and his grief wasn't as profound or touching as I thought it would be but possibly he is just so closed off. He is the ultimate mans-man. Again, I love Richard Brand's voice and he IS Vaelin Al Sorna. <br /><br />And it didn't end on a very high note or even a note of good things to come for these people, they were so battered and bruised from the war, so I didn't see a lot of hope even at the end.
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-87175767171734234682017-08-29T23:57:00.001-05:002017-08-29T23:57:00.897-05:00Review: Tower Lord
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18138189" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="http://images.gr-assets.com/books/1382486392m/18138189.jpg" border="0" alt="Tower Lord" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18138189">Tower Lord</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5804101">Anthony Ryan</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2086267465">5 of 5 stars</a>
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Again, I listened to the audio of this book and I LOVE Richard Brand's voice. And I really enjoyed the varied POV and expansion of the world. My heart hurt for Vaelin after he left Sharon and basically gave up himself. Then he meets someone else, it was very action packed and the characters were awesome. The world that Anthony Ryan builds is so intricate and deep that it seems so real. My only complaint is the amount of characters and the names, while I like them, it make it very hard to keep them straight. I had to just let it go. I will most likely read this series again and possibly reading it rather than listening to it would help, but Richard Brand's voice will be in my head.<br /><br />Love Vaelin and Frentis!
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-36630894078780543142017-08-17T11:35:00.001-05:002017-08-17T11:35:48.516-05:00Review: My Cousin Rachel
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18869970" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1386609405m/18869970.jpg" border="0" alt="My Cousin Rachel" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18869970">My Cousin Rachel</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2001717">Daphne du Maurier</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2086269342">4 of 5 stars</a>
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This was really a cautionary tale and the naivety of Phillip was hard to identify with. Despite Rachel's sweet nature there was enough inconsistency of emotion that I always suspected her guilt. I was furious with Phillip for most of the book at how stupid he was even with all the red flags. But I was very satisfied with the ending. It is typical of her other work and very good.
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-74407083498166670312017-08-08T09:26:00.001-05:002017-08-08T09:26:22.628-05:00Review: Jamaica Inn
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50244" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328953668m/50244.jpg" border="0" alt="Jamaica Inn" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50244">Jamaica Inn</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2001717">Daphne du Maurier</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2031317235">4 of 5 stars</a>
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Great suspense and interesting story. I did figure it out but it was still good.
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-87127300463354273952017-05-24T16:02:00.001-05:002017-05-25T08:10:05.686-05:00Review: Throne of Glass<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7896527" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Throne of Glass" border="0" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1495278054m/7896527.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7896527">Throne of Glass</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3433047">Sarah J. Maas</a><br />
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2009330221">5 of 5 stars</a>
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I wasn't sure what to expect for this. Fantasy books aren't ones that I typically read, but I have in the past and I have liked them. So I started this one off and although there were some awkward sentences, I loved the book. For instance, a few too many exclamation points for Celaena character. But as the story grew and expanded, I loved every minute of it. I loved Dorian and Choal. The dialog was very good, the witty comeback and everything. It wrapped it's warm assassin cloak around me and wouldn't let go.<br />
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-22428278825746407072017-05-18T10:18:00.001-05:002017-05-18T10:18:39.754-05:00Review: The Winner's Kiss
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20443235" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="http://images.gr-assets.com/books/1455809407m/20443235.jpg" border="0" alt="The Winner's Kiss" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20443235">The Winner's Kiss</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1238111">Marie Rutkoski</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1776576782">5 of 5 stars</a>
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This book redeemed the series after the Winner's Crime. I was so disgusted with Kestral in the last book. And so heartbroken for Arin. I loved the character of Roshar, the Eastern prince, and his wit and lines brought such levity to the book. Arin is still wonderful and fierce and romantic. And I was pleased with the storyline for Kestral and felt the rebuilding of her was so necessary. A great book and finale to end this series. The war and fighting scenes were heart pounding and very detailed!
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-45426736434652544862017-05-18T10:15:00.001-05:002017-05-18T10:15:23.816-05:00Review: The Winner's Crime
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20443207" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="http://images.gr-assets.com/books/1411741455m/20443207.jpg" border="0" alt="The Winner's Crime" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20443207">The Winner's Crime</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1238111">Marie Rutkoski</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2003572915">3 of 5 stars</a>
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This book was infuriating simple because of Kestral's character. I hated all the lies and the tremendous hurt she inflicted on Arin. Time and Time again. I just couldn't understand it. She was so smart but yet just like Arin when her feelings got mixed up in her decision she made horrible ones. The story was good and progressed well but it was so hard and heartbreaking to read, I didn't want to continue. But I did. I had to find out if Arin got his happiness and if Kestral stopped all the lying. So I do recommend it but beware of the hard parts are many.
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-42782724320266579362017-05-18T10:12:00.001-05:002017-05-18T10:12:40.684-05:00Review: The Winner's Curse
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16069030" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="http://images.gr-assets.com/books/1377023523m/16069030.jpg" border="0" alt="The Winner's Curse" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16069030">The Winner's Curse</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1238111">Marie Rutkoski</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2003570908">5 of 5 stars</a>
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I was again swept up in the YA book that took a different turn as well because it was set more in the past but with different players. The author says she took much from the Roman Empire's expansion for this and the slaves and the research and storytelling was amazing. I really enjoyed it and the characters. I liked Kestrals character immensely and also Arin and how their growing friendship became so important to her. It was a great story. I can't wait to read the next.
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-87819288864799453702017-05-18T10:09:00.001-05:002017-05-18T10:09:00.805-05:00Review: A Torch Against the Night
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25558608" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1463675717m/25558608.jpg" border="0" alt="A Torch Against the Night" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25558608">A Torch Against the Night</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7770873">Sabaa Tahir</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2000423113">5 of 5 stars</a>
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This was a great 2nd book. Sabaa Tahir introduced some new voices and it added to the story so we could know what was transpiring on the other side. I should have known that the story wasn't over since no one writes only 2 books now. But I was saddened by the fate of a character hoping that the character won't be gone. I can't wait to see where she takes it! Very exciting.
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-43824345919657417542017-05-18T10:05:00.001-05:002017-05-18T10:05:52.826-05:00Review: An Ember in the Ashes
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27774758" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1449158871m/27774758.jpg" border="0" alt="An Ember in the Ashes" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27774758">An Ember in the Ashes</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7770873">Sabaa Tahir</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1761784930">5 of 5 stars</a>
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This was such a good book. I really loved the characters and the story. It was very different and compelling read. I liked the intriguing story of the subjected people and the growing rebellion. The point of views of both main characters was very good and held my attention. I want to read the next book!
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-45316558707812527882017-05-18T10:01:00.001-05:002017-05-18T10:01:16.852-05:00Review: Red Queen Collection: Red Queen, Glass Sword, Queen Song, Steel Scars
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26072627" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1450649356m/26072627.jpg" border="0" alt="Red Queen Collection: Red Queen, Glass Sword, Queen Song, Steel Scars" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26072627">Red Queen Collection: Red Queen, Glass Sword, Queen Song, Steel Scars</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7074943">Victoria Aveyard</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2003560832">5 of 5 stars</a>
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I started reading the two novellas: Queen Song and Steel Scars at first. Queen Song drug me in this world of Red and Silver blood. I couldn't stop reading and finished the whole five books in less than a week. The characters are enthralling, and the story is so good. I know there are other books out there that give the characters powers, but that takes nothing away from this book. It is wholly alone in its gripping story and development. My only irritation is that there is another book that has yet to be published. So I have to wait for the finale! I can't wait. But I'll have to. It was an amazing adventure and the I loved all the characters. It was equally sweet, adventure, and heartbreaking. I highly recommend.
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-46192511402901401682017-05-09T17:22:00.000-05:002017-05-09T19:33:07.161-05:00It started with a memory....of a book, well, actually a scene of a noble girl in a garden bumping into a prince or some other royalty. I remember reading it, and I didn't recall more than that and what the story was. Which isn't common for me, as I can recall so many of the books I've read.<br />
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That began the sweeping obsession I had while reading The Red Queen after finishing the other novella, Steel Scars. (Cruel Crown has both novellas in one book.)<br />
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This started Friday, and I have not slept a whole night or ate properly since because just like Mavin is consumed with Mare, I was consumed with this series.<br />
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I highly recommend all 5 books, but be prepared that the last book, which I just finished King's Cage isn't the end. It was crushing, and I will have to wait. Because obviously, I can't.<br />
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This isn't my official review, but run out and read these books.Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-638562988600810342017-04-30T13:21:00.001-05:002017-04-30T13:21:44.960-05:00Review: The Other Einstein
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28389305" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="http://images.gr-assets.com/books/1461026382m/28389305.jpg" border="0" alt="The Other Einstein" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28389305">The Other Einstein</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14815127">Marie Benedict</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1986828243">4 of 5 stars</a>
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This was a very interesting story that I wasn't sure that I would like at first. It is a novel about the first wife of Albert Einstein. I listened to the audiobook and I love the narrator as she is a favorite character of mine off of The Blacklist. So she did a fabulous job bringing the story to life. It was a interesting story about a women who overcame so much but was thwarted by the man that she loved in a time when that was very common.<br /><br />There were heartbreaking moments and I felt the story gave a picture of the woman and man that I knew little about except for the E=mc2. The characters were well developed and it was easy to follow. I recommend it as a great women's fiction book or a historical fiction book.
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-30216358849933256462017-04-22T10:08:00.001-05:002017-04-22T10:08:06.264-05:00Review: The Castaways
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30973550" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1490019637m/30973550.jpg" border="0" alt="The Castaways" /></a>
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30973550">The Castaways</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15452326">Jessika Fleck</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1724955087">4 of 5 stars</a>
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<strong>A great story</strong><br /><br />This is such a good story for teens about the horrible realities of bullying and the power of family and facing your fears. The characters grew and developed well. Very exciting story with action, love, hope, and fantasy.
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11367726">Defending Jacob</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/218843">William Landay</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1971986735">4 of 5 stars</a>
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I read this for a new book club I am in and it isn't one that I would normally pick up for myself. It is dealing somewhat with criminal law which I am very interested in and it held my attention throughout. I listened to the audiobook of it and I thought the narrator did a good job.<br /><br />The father, Andy, was a very frustrating character to me but only because he is so entirely different and handled himself and the situation so opposite of the way I would have. I was astounded by the length he went and the delusion he maintained. I figured out what might happened towards the end but not all of it and it was still very intriguing. I have lots to say in my book club and I would consider reading more from William Landay.
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Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-65574919509433129092017-04-04T10:20:00.001-05:002017-04-04T10:20:54.359-05:00Great Coffee!Up until a few days ago, I would brew up some Folgers or Maxwell House in my Keurig (my fav Christmas present) and then dump almost 4 tsp of sugar, and a healthy pour of Hazelnut flavored non-dairy creamer. And it was delicious, but all that sugar isn't helping my waistline, and neither is my love of food for that matter, but I thought there might be a better way. I considered learning to like the taste of bitter coffee just like I learned to enjoy the taste of drip coffee over 4 years ago when I stopped working and knew I couldn't afford Starbucks regularly anymore. <br />
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I left there that night thinking maybe there was an alternative to drinking bitter coffee for the rest of my days or shoveling sugar into my java.<br />
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So I made a call to the coffee shop a few days later and then made a trip to buy a small package of freshly ground coffee that had no preservatives (oil) for about $15 (yikes). But I thought if it meant I would have better tasting coffee without all the extra sugar, then it would be worth it.<br />
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And now I am on my fourth day of drinking this heavenly sent coffee that I barely need 1 tsp sugar and a dash of creamer. I just even tried it with just the creamer and it tasted wonderful. I am a changed woman (hopefully my waistline will change as well, but miracles don't happen everyday!).<br />
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For those coffee lovers in the area (Ft. Worth), it is locally roasted. And you can buy online as well, I am drinking La Pastoria, and the link to buy: <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">http://www.avocacoffee.com/shop/la-pastoria/</span>Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-13067772976126416982017-03-22T12:35:00.001-05:002017-03-22T12:35:36.548-05:00Spring Sale of The Swallow!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-38159737378425381902017-03-20T10:03:00.001-05:002017-03-20T10:03:19.533-05:002nd Place Winner and Sale of The SwallowSo this morning, I got the email about what place <i>The Swallow </i>received in the Reader Views 2016-2017 Literary Awards.<br />
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Below is what I saw and if it had been after 10 a.m. and my first cup of coffee I would have squealed in delight. <br />
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But it occurred at 7:25 a.m. so the delight and squealing sounded off inside my head and I said to my three children getting ready for school, "Mommy's book won 2nd place." Which I got "Oh, good. Can we go now?" in response. <br />
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Now I am more awake, and the smile hasn't left my face. <br />
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So I'm running a sale on <i><a href="http://ow.ly/YWqiN">The Swallow</a></i> starting March 22nd (Wed) for <span style="color: red;">$.99</span> for the Kindle ebook.<br />
Then March 25th it raises to <span style="color: red;">$1.99</span>.<br />
Then on March 29th goes back to $3.99.<br />
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Purchase it <a href="http://ow.ly/YWqiN">here.</a><br />
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I hope you love it as much as they did!<br />
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Thanks!<br />
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Back in July 2016, I entered The Swallow into its first contest ever. Actually, I've never entered a contest for my writing before this because The Swallow is my debut novel.</div>
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Words cannot express my shock and excitement! My family kept asking me why I was freaking out! I'm so delighted by this news, and despite all the positive reviews and encouragement from my readers, this is another step towards feeling like a legit author!</div>
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So now I have to wait two weeks to know if I've won 1st, 2nd, or Honorable mention. And I will gladly say, "it was just an honor to be nominated" as they do at the Oscars, despite totally wanting to win, but I will still be happy with any place!</div>
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Check out the review that made it all possible: <a href="http://readerviews.com/reviewjoshuatheswallow">http://readerviews.com/reviewjoshuatheswallow</a></div>
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</section>Isabelle Joshuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15623481160619051646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578326140834841993.post-84492851669691865372017-02-27T00:03:00.001-06:002017-02-27T00:03:00.180-06:00Review: Carve the Mark
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30117284">Carve the Mark</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4039811">Veronica Roth</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1926112324">4 of 5 stars</a>
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The world Veronica Roth built in Carve the Mark is very different but she does a great job of explaining the world and letting us understand it easily. My real issue is with the character names, that I found it confusing at time and I would be lost in the action to have to relisten and catch the characters names and who they were. Possibly a complete character list would have been helpful because the names are so different and some sound very similar even though they are spelled differently. But this could have been because I listened to the audiobook and not read it. I will probably have to go back and reread it. Although I did love the voice of Austin Butler, so smooth and sexy for Akos. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30821598">My Not So Perfect Life</a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6160">Sophie Kinsella</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1874397171">5 of 5 stars</a>
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I have read all of Sophie Kinsella's books, and the resounding theme is the laughter her storyline and characters evoke from me. This is another exceptionally funny and sweet chick-lit book. She is the queen, and I love all of her words she deems fit for the page. I loved Katie and Alex. What Katie does to her former boss had me in stitches. I love that she watched an episode of Friends during it all as well. I can't recommend Sophie Kinsella's book more than I already do. I eat up her words. I thought that Katie was a strong character and although she was timid at first, her true personality showed through quickly. It was original and quirky. Well done, again!
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<div class="communityAnswer js-editInPlace" data-editable-because-admin="false" data-field-name="community_answer[answer_text]" data-raw-text-for-editing="Gosh, this is so hard to answer. First there are so many beloved couples in books but the ones that I am thinking of have issues that don't make them my favorite like: Scarlett and Rhett don't end up together until the sequel (which wasn't written by Margaret Mitchell) or Elizabeth and Darcy (love them but we don't see them together much to know how they are except before they are a couple). Maybe, America and Prince Maxim from The Selection Series but they don't feel like my favorite. Or Rebecca Bloomwood and Luke Brandon from Shopaholic Series but he's always so busy. Or Tris and Four but gosh that's so tragic and they are barely together as a couple. Oh, but I do love Juliette and Warner from Shatter Me series, they might take it because of their story is so dramatic and hot. But they aren't together as a good couple until the end, which is so good. Until I can think of a better couple, which usually is the couple that I am currently reading, I think Shatter Me's couple Juliette and Warner are it for me right now. Sorry that was long, but I love romance and want every couple to end up together." data-update-url="/questions/author/14979062.Isabelle_Joshua/977127-who-is-your-favorite-fictional-couple-and/491699-gosh-this-is-so-hard" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(223, 223, 223); margin-bottom: 15px;">
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<span class="communityAnswererName" style="color: #181818; display: inline; font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14979062.Isabelle_Joshua" style="color: #00635d; text-decoration: none;">Isabelle Joshua</a> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGO9ZLnzpTh4kBlsg6KPiH0fH4eyKj3T_NrAPUpb_7Oh-q_uolOfd3IS1frmP5BUnJISGMOhBi5lO5PoOk-ze8JnfcbY-hOhMDcNNuaatscmR5BKU-Hud6gsbgHxSnJWRK50_igZWS1M3x/s1600/D1825yWVC6S._AC_US375_.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="communityAnswerText" style="color: #181818; display: inline; margin-bottom: 10px;">Gosh, this is so hard to answer. First there are so many beloved couples in books but the ones that I am thinking of have issues that don't make them my favorite like Scarlett and Rhett don't end up together until the sequel (which wasn't written by Margaret Mitchell) or Elizabeth and Darcy (love them, but we don't see them together much to know how they are except before they are a couple). Maybe, America and Prince Maxim from The Selection Series but they don't feel like my favorite. Or Rebecca Bloomwood and Luke Brandon from Shopaholic Series but he's always so busy. Or Tris and Four but gosh that's so tragic, and they are barely together as a couple. Oh, but I do love Juliette and Warner from Shatter Me series, they might take it because of their story is so dramatic and hot. But they aren't together as a good couple until the end, which once they are together it is so good. Until I can think of a better couple, which usually is the couple that I am currently reading, I think Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me couple Juliette and Warner are it for me right now. Sorry, that was long, but I love romance and want every couple to end up together.</span></a><br />
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