Chrysalis by Theresa Dale

May 11, 2020 N.N. Light rated it really liked it

Shelves: lgbt, own-voices, reviews-by-mr-n, supernatural, thriller

Another book, unlike any other anyone, has read before. This book is not simply segmented into chapters but each chapter is for a specific character from that character's POV. An unusual approach that works in a book that is very hard to define by simply the characters portrayed. I found reading a chapter about a character was much like reading the classifieds from NOW Magazine in the 1980's only it was like you called each number and got the bio from each person offering their 'services'.

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Apr 24, 2020 Ozzie Silvers rated it it was amazing

Chrysalis - a quiescent insect pupa, especially of a butterfly or moth.
a transitional state.
"she emerged from the chrysalis of self-conscious adolescence"

Transformation does not start with someone else changing you; transformation is an inner self reworking of what you are now to what you will be. To transform yourself, you don't need to do big things. Just do small things in a big way. Transformation will follow you!
Each of us as humans goes through this process to one degree or another and if Chrysalis - a quiescent insect pupa, especially of a butterfly or moth.
a transitional state.
"she emerged from the chrysalis of self-conscious adolescence"

Transformation does not start with someone else changing you; transformation is an inner self reworking of what you are now to what you will be. To transform yourself, you don't need to do big things. Just do small things in a big way. Transformation will follow you!
Each of us as humans goes through this process to one degree or another and if we haven't then we most likely need to.
We transform from a child to a teen and eventually hopefully into an adult.
Isn't that what is meant by "Grow -up"? "Transform".
in many cases we fail to understand what we really are, what we contain within ourselves. The act of discovering this is hopefully what occurs in our life.
The need for change often comes at the time of struggle.
For Trey his transformation came at a time that he had hit rock bottom.
Chrysalis is the story of a young person(he isnt sure if he is a guy or a girl) who is falling apart mentally emotionally and physically but goes through a transformation as a result of the events that surround him.
In this story Trey leans on friends to help with the progress.
Along the way there are challenges and obstacles but Trey quickly learns that we are often presented with the people in our lives that have the ability to help us with the transformation process.
what many of us often forget is that while our friends can help us they cant make the changes for us.
Trey learns this lesson.
Chrysalis is an excellently told story with brilliantly portrayed characters that greatly enhance the story. Each of them going through their own transformation process.
I promise you that Chrysalis will transform you and possibly some of your thoughts on certian aspects of society and life in general.
Theresa Dale is the wonderful author of the Rose's Ghost series, and although she is a relative newcomer to the world of fiction she is one that demands attention and is worthy of being on your list of favorite new writers. ...more

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May 24, 2020 Dyea rated it liked it

Trey has magical charisma that no one can (or even wants to) deny! Whether he's in khakis and a fitted sweater or a frilly little sundress, Trey is a stunning human being. His clients pay good money to enjoy his gift of knowing what people need and giving it to them. When one of Trey's friends suddenly goes missing, he becomes involved in the search and discovers that in his world of drugs and sex, a twisted killer is kidnapping and torturing women.

I enjoyed this book but feel it wasn't realist ...more

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Nov 23, 2020 Cams rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2020, netgalley

I've already finished reading this within the week I first read it. I wasn't able to write any reviews yet because the story was so good I don't know where to start! Hence, I'll reread it again and immerse myself in the stories of its characters and how they developed throughout the story.

But as I reread, let me tell you this: This book is WORTH IT. I suggest you get a physical copy so you can feel each page on your fingers as you learn their stories. ...more

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Dec 05, 2020 Al Shulver rated it it was amazing

Chrysalis - a quiescent insect pupa, especially of a butterfly or moth.
a transitional state.
"she emerged from the chrysalis of self-conscious adolescence"

Transformation does not start with someone else changing you; transformation is an inner self reworking of what you are now to what you will be. To transform yourself, you don't need to do big things. Just do small things in a big way. Transformation will follow you!
Each of us as humans goes through this process to one degree or another and if Chrysalis - a quiescent insect pupa, especially of a butterfly or moth.
a transitional state.
"she emerged from the chrysalis of self-conscious adolescence"

Transformation does not start with someone else changing you; transformation is an inner self reworking of what you are now to what you will be. To transform yourself, you don't need to do big things. Just do small things in a big way. Transformation will follow you!
Each of us as humans goes through this process to one degree or another and if we haven't then we most likely need to.
We transform from a child to a teen and eventually hopefully into an adult.
Isn't that what is meant by "Grow -up"? "Transform".
in many cases we fail to understand what we really are, what we contain within ourselves. The act of discovering this is hopefully what occurs in our life.
The need for change often comes at the time of struggle.
For Trey his transformation came at a time that he had hit rock bottom.
Chrysalis is the story of a young person(he isnt sure if he is a guy or a girl) who is falling apart mentally emotionally and physically but goes through a transformation as a result of the events that surround him.
In this story Trey leans on friends to help with the progress.
Along the way there are challenges and obstacles but Trey quickly learns that we are often presented with the people in our lives that have the ability to help us with the transformation process.
what many of us often forget is that while our friends can help us they cant make the changes for us.
Trey learns this lesson.
Chrysalis is an excellently told story with brilliantly portrayed characters that greatly enhance the story. Each of them going through their own transformation process.
I promise you that Chrysalis will transform you and possibly some of your thoughts on certian aspects of society and life in general.
Theresa Dale is the wonderful author of the Rose's Ghost series, and although she is a relative newcomer to the world of fiction she is one that demands attention and is worthy of being on your list of favorite new writers. ...more

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