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February 2018 Wrap Up!

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I had such good month of reading - I finished 6 books! 6 books in 28 days! Can you believe that? I can't. It's probably because I was without wifi and signal for over 48 hours and my family were all ill so had nothing else to do but still, it's not bad. Not every book I read this month I loved - and there is one book here that hate with a passion but other than that, it was good. 1. The Host by Stephanie Meyer Alright, so I've written a review on this that feels to me kinda messy and conflicted, but to be honest that's how I feel about this book - I still haven't quite decided how I feel about this. I enjoyed reading The Host, and it's definitely the best Stephanie Meyer's book I've ever read and could easily be a great trilogy. I really enjoyed some of the characters and the world building in this is phenomenal. However, if I could just erase Jared from this book I'd be happy, I just don't like this guy. He's cruel and malicious, he...

A Way Out: A Memoir of Conquering Depression and Social Anxiety by Michelle Balge

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Rating: 5/5 *I received an ebook copy in exchange for an honest review* Warning: this book is completely honest and deals with very heavy topics within mental health, therefore it may be triggering to some. If you are having a rough time currently or you feel you can't deal with these kind of ideas do not read this review, and please don't pick up this memoir. This memoir focuses on Michelle's struggles with depression and social anxiety throughout her life. The book moves from the first signs of these, to coming to struggle with them seriously, to discovering what they are and how this impacts her life, and finally to how one can recover. It's a difficult story to read at times, but ultimately it's a story of fighting, determination, and hope. I would like to start off with saying I am floored by the complete honesty and transparency Michelle has shown in sharing her own story and experiences with mental illness, this memoir is incredible raw and it real...