Cheryl Rainfield's Blog, page 37
August 22, 2018
August 21, 2018
If you like YA fantasy and strong girl characters, check out AN EMBER IN THE ASHES by Sabaa Tahir
If you like YA fantasy and strong girl characters, check out AN EMBER IN THE ASHES by Sabaa Tahir @sabaatahir . I loved it so much that I didn’t want the book to end! https://amzn.to/2MJQlOv It completely sucked me in. I loved the characters – especially Laia and Elias – and their emotional journeys, inner change, and becoming better people so much. It was a fantastic ride and a great distraction from my pain. I also love that the ending was emotionally satisfying, even though it was clear there would be a sequel and they would continue their journey. There were also things that reminded me of THE HUNGER GAMES (in a good way), and also that reminded me of my experiences as a torture and cult survivor. I highly recommend it. I am starting the sequel and I am so excited!
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If you like YA fantasy and strong girl characters, check out AN EMBER IN THE ASHES by Sabaa Tahir @sabaatahir . I loved it so much that I didn’t want the book to end! https://amzn.to/2MJQlOv It completely sucked me in. I loved the characters–especially Lai
August 19, 2018
I am struggling a bit on my birthday as I always do. Cults teach victims to kill themselves on their birthdays
I am struggling a bit on my birthday as I always do. Cults teach victims to kill themselves on their birthdays if they are no longer being abused (or abusing). BUT each year it gets a little easier and better. I so appreciate all the birthday wishes and caring comments. They mean so much to me! I usually try to answer each one but can’t with my torn rotator cuff. Just know that I read each one and I so appreciate it! Jean, my therapist who is like a mom to me, and who I dedicate every book to, is coming to see me; I have some gifts from my dear friend Julie in front of me (comics! Art!), and got myself a few things. And I am grateful for my books that help others, for my friends, Petal, chosen family, and all of you.
Also I am grateful for speech-to-text! It helps a lot.
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August 18, 2018
I am grateful that I didn’t break any bones in my fall
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I am grateful that I didn’t break any bones in my fall; that I only have a partial tear to my rotator cuff; that Petal didn’t get hurt and I didn’t drop her when I fell; that hospital staff were so nice; that I had so many neighbours helping me yesterday; that my neighbour and friend Denyse brought me fruit, water, and arnica when she picked me up from the hospital (arnica helps us heal faster); that I have a great book to read – AN EMBER IN THE ASHES by Sabaa Tahir (loving it SO much) that helps distract me from my pain and helped in the night; that I have less pain than yesterday; and that you all responded, helping me feel less alone. Grateful! (Also grateful for speech-to-text.)
