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Book Review: The Kingdom by Jess Rothenberg (ARC)

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𝓑𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓡𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀⁣ ⁣ 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘵 by @julievalerieauthor (thank you to the author & @netgalley for my #reviewcopy #partner) 📖😍⁣ ⁣ Holly Banks and her husband moved to the idyllic and utterly pretentious Village of Primm. If you’ve ever seen Stepford Wives, it’s definitely Stepford. Their five year old daughter Ella is just starting kindergarten, and if being new to town isn’t bad enough, Holly is crumbling under the pressure of being a Primm school mom.⁣ ⁣ While I may not have kids, I still found this book incredibly relatable and accurate when it comes to societal expectations. Holly is that type of mom that is normal. She is not a world class baker or a DIY phenomenon. She constantly feels inadequate, overworked, and under appreciated. However, she is a fantastic mother that has a great sense of humor and is full of grit. Holly is a reminder that life doesn’t have to be picture perfect; rather, it’s our loved ones that makes it perfect.⁣ ⁣ Now, I said that this book is like Stepford Wives and that’s because of Mary-Margaret St. James. She’s the head mom and in charge of the PTA. Imagine Regina George of Mean Girls growing up to be a mother and in charge and you’d pretty much have Mary-Margaret. This woman is the ultimate power trip. Her mentality is that if you aren’t making everything from scratch, have the perfect yard, and sewing all of your children’s costumes then you don’t belong in Primm. I don’t know how Holly didn’t kick the woman in her teeth.⁣ ⁣ Overall, this is a fun, light-hearted read that reminds us that none of us are perfect and we aren’t alone in feeling that way. Life is about enjoying time with your loved ones and Keeping up with the Joneses so to speak…just isn’t worth it.⁣ ⁣ Rating: 4/5 ⭐️’s ⁣ ⁣ 𝑨𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 1𝒔𝒕!⁣ ⁣ 𝙷𝚘𝚠’𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚠𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚘𝚍𝚊𝚢?⁣ ⁣ It’s rainy and gloomy today, so I just want to hide under blankets and read all day! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #hollybanksfullofangst #amazon #amazonbooks #contemporarybooks #womensliterature #chicklit #bionicbookbabes #bookwineandmetime #booksharks #cozyvibes #bookreview #bookreviewer #bookbloggerlife #bookblogger #readingchemistreviews

𝓑𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓢𝓹𝓸𝓽𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 & 𝓖𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓪𝔀𝓪𝔂⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ A tween reporter discovers an important and beloved club at school is being shut down—and uses the power of the pen to try and activate some much-needed social change in this period-positive and empowering middle grade novel about the importance of standing up for what you believe in.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ To learn more or to order a copy click on the link in my bio! I have partnered with @kimharringtonauthor for a great giveaway! Check out how to enter below:⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ GIVEAWAY⁣⁣ Enter to win 1 of 2 signed copies of Revenge of the Red Club⁣⁣ - follow me, @kimharringtonauthor, @ktliterary & @storygramkids ⁣⁣ - tag a friend you think will be interested⁣⁣ For EXTRA entry⁣⁣ - visit @barr_bookworms’s (put whoever is scheduled for the next day) account tomorrow and repeat these steps⁣⁣ RULES⁣⁣ - Giveaway will ‪end Nov 25th at midnight‬ EST⁣⁣ - US Only⁣⁣ - not affiliated with Instagram⁣⁣ -must be 18 or have parents permission⁣⁣ -must be a public account so I can verify entries⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝘞𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘣𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭?⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I’ve always been involved in clubs. In high school, I juggled Science club (shocker), community service, and cheerleading. In grad school, I’m in groups that advocate STEM for minorities and women. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #RevengeoftheRedClubTour #RevengeoftheRedClub #kimharrington #SimonKids #storygramkids #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #girlpower #cozy #bionicbookbabes #bookwineandmetime #booksharks #holidaydecor #bookstagrammer #blogger

𝓑𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓢𝓹𝓸𝓽𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 & 𝓖𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓪𝔀𝓪𝔂⁣ ⁣ Today I’ve partnered with @justreadtours & @jillkemerer to tell you about Her Cowboy Till Christmas by Jill Kemerer published by Love Inspired. ⁣ ⁣ This feel good second chance romance will warm your heart this holiday season (see comments for synopsis)! 🎄♥️⁣ ⁣ 👉🏽 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭! Preorder your copy now! Follow the purchase link in my bio ⬆️⬆️⁣ ⁣ ɢɪᴠᴇᴀᴡᴀʏ – (1) winner will receive a signed copy of Her Cowboy Till Christmas, signed copy of Western Christmas Wishes, BCBG mini-bag, CuddlDuds socks, 2020 pocket planner, Burt’s Bees lip balm and lotion! (US only. Instagram is not affiliated with nor responsible for this giveaway. Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on 11/26/2019. Account must be public for us to verify follows.)⁣ ⁣ 👉🏽 Enter giveaway via @justreadtours profile link ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏?⁣ ⁣ I always wanted to learn how to play the violin 🎻 One day! 🤞🏽⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #justreadtours #JillKemerer #giveaway #HerCowboyTillChristmas #LoveInspired #amreadingromance #cowboyhero #christmasfiction #booksharks #bookwineandmetime #bionicbookbabes #holidayreads #holiday #holidayromance #booklover #bookworm #booknerdigans

Alright #teamturkey, put away the pitch forks and don’t come for me! I’m full on Christmas movies and decorations over here 🎄🎄⁣ ⁣ Today I’ve partnered with @TNZfiction & @justreadtours to tell you about Smoke Screen by @terriblackstock 📖😍 ⁣ ⁣ Mini blurb: One father was murdered. Another was convicted of his death. All because their children fell in love. (See comments for full synopsis) ⁣ ⁣ Available now! (Purchase link in bio). Want more information? Check out @justreadstours profile! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Looking for holiday themed book sleeves? Check out the amazing prints that @novelnuzzler has and use my code TOYA10 to save! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 #𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘺?⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #justreadtours #SmokeScreen #TerriBlackstock #TNZfiction #newrelease #suspense #mystery #bionicbookbabes #bookwineandmetime #booksleeve #holiday #bookish #novelnuzzler #igreads #instabooks #booksofig

𝓟𝓾𝓫 𝓓𝓪𝔂 𝓑𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓢𝓹𝓸𝓽𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽⁣ ⁣ Today I’ve partnered with @lyricalpress, @kensingtonbooks, & @tlcbooktours to tell you about A Lady’s Past by @asfenichel which released today! Happy book birthday 📖🎉⁣ ⁣ Synopsis:⁣ The greatest risk—for the sweetest reward…⁣ ⁣ His fiancée’s betrayal nearly cost Jacques Laurent everything. Despite his resolve not to trust anyone again, he can’t abandon the young woman he finds alone on the road to London. In the brief hours they spend together, the enigmatic Diana touches his heart in a way he can’t explain. Even after bringing her to the Everton Domestic Society for safekeeping, he can’t get her out of his thoughts. And when he next encounters her, working as assistant to a renowned scientist, he becomes even more intrigued…⁣ ⁣ The Society’s kindness is especially welcome after everything Diana endured in a French prison, but she fears for the safety of those who get close to her. French spies are on her trail, convinced that her scientific knowledge can help them win the war. As peril draws them irrevocably together, Diana and Jacques succumb to mutual desire. But love may be the most dangerous pursuit of all, when a lady guards her heart even more carefully than she guards her life . . .⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 𝔸𝕣𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕒𝕟𝕪 𝕣𝕖𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕖𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕜?⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #ALadysPast #EvertonDomesticSociety ASFenichel #historicalromance #RegencyRomance #tlcbooktours #bookwineandmetime #bionicbookbabes #booksontour #bookpromo #newrelease #newbook #bookstagram #bookbirthday #coverlove

🥂 𝐻𝒶𝓅𝓅𝓎 𝑀𝑜𝓃𝒹𝒶𝓎 𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎𝑜𝓃𝑒 🥂⁣ ⁣ Yes, you’re seeing that lovely glass of bubbles before 11 am on a Monday. I submitted my doctoral thesis to my committee this morning!! One step closer to finishing my PhD! 🎉🥂 ⁣ ⁣ My plans for today are finishing the bubbles, taking a nap, and finally reading this gorgeous ARC of Blood Heir (huge thank you to @ameliewenzhao!) which is out tomorrow! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 📖 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜? 📖⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #bloodheir #ameliewenzhao #yafantasy #fantasy #bookwineandmetime #bionicbookbabes #wine #amreading #currentlyreading #currentmood #celebrate #booksandwine #anticipatedreads #mood #thankful

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