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Sunshine: A Novel

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Has anybody found that the first part of this book feels like a novella and (almost)complete on its own? Enough exposition of the rules of the universe, action, personal discoveries, a conclusion ( and a wonderful "last" line which just makes me go wow). Without any sort of evidence at all it feels to me like the novel grew out of a novella type story ( the first part). I do not mean that in a padded-extraneous-story way, but in a good way, that the interesting things sometimes are what is after the story. And this relates to perhaps the need, or not, for a sequel which I was just getting into: Characters are also brilliantly portrayed, full of subtlety and ambiguity. Rae is very easy to like. Her seemingly simple life as a baker (yes, the descriptions of her baking are mouth-watering!) transforms into something else but nothing is as what it seems. There are many things about that universe we do not know about and which I want to know - more on Con and his difference take on vampirism, more on the goddess of pain, more on Mel, more on the Blaises. But it ends well, without cliffhangers, and with a feeling that this story is always about there being more story. Do we really need a sequel? I don´t know. I would read it absolutely and love finding out more about that universe, but I am not sure if it truly is required. now, if this was a romance novel, the characters' dynamics would be all different.in romance novels, (the few i have read) women seem to give up all their agency to be swept away by something larger than themselves, they wouldn't be taking charge and we all know what happens when a woman meets a vampire in a romance novel.

When writing a devotional, or book geared towards helping a Christian grow in their faith, the focus should always be God. So whilst I enjoyed much of the book, I found myself falling asleep a lot because it would launch into these long stories like my 80 year old grandma does when you ask her how her day was. Her new friend Evie is fast becoming a FRENEMY, her home haircut is a DISASTER, and the school showcase is so STRESSFUL! Everything seems to be going wrong! Especially with Grandad getting older and weaker every week. Told in alternating POV’s between the four main characters, this cozy mystery struggles to gain its footing for a very long time. Character development is slow and immature. Sure, some key items are clearly being reserved for future volumes but there was barely enough information to manage relationships between the primaries and provide structure. My mind kept wandering and I even fell asleep a few times! Review When is a sex worker not a sex worker? When is a memoir fiction? The author writes, "I just don’t want to do sex work. Strippers generally make more money than sex workers, and meaningless sex with strangers goes against my personal values. I haven’t indulged in many one-night stands; I’m not prudish, I just prefer to have a connection with an individual before the big event. It’s probably my one value that could be deemed old-fashioned, and it was fostered by my parents.

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I've read a lot of mediocre vamp novels. I've read a few excellent ones. This one fooled me on it's premise and it's opening. It turned into an excellent one. :) For some reason, Steph Broadribb decided to write 'Death In The Sunshine' in the third person present tense. I found this very distracting. I kept translating it in my head to third person past tense, which seems a more natural way of describing things. I've seen third person present tense used in short stories to increase a sense of immediacy and or intimacy but this story doesn't deliver either of those things. The story feels like it's being told at arm's length. Even though each chapter is told from the point of view of one of the main characters, you don't get inside their heads. It reads like a screenplay with added notes for the actors. I needed that! I needed this whole book. If you are finding your way with god, needing some guidance, or maybe you’ve been a believer for a really long time, I recommend this book. I already know I’m buying a copy for my mother in law. outside can make up for a rusting heart. The heart and the brain are the most precious things of all.”

I pretty much do the same succession of poses every time, each one a hint that another clothing item is about to come off. The talent is in the build-up. You want to leave the nudity to the last song, otherwise it gets really difficult and boring as you try to entertain them with something more than the main event: a view of vagina. The strippers favourite customers are Americans, nice polite men who spend money like water. Let me try to tell you about the kind of excitement a US Navy ship brings to a small city. The troops are everywhere you look: perfect specimens with flawless bodies and faces that rival those of Calvin Klein models. They have money to wipe their arses with. They are unfailingly polite and charming. They say things like, ‘May I have the honour of a hundred-dollar lap dance, ma’am?’ rather than the Australian mantra of ‘Show me ya gash for a twenty?’ Not that she would want to work in the US, as she says that The best thing about stage dances is that you get to keep all the tips, without paying any commission to the club. Stage dances add up: you can sometimes make a few hundred from them by the end of the night. Australia has it quite good in this sense, at least compared to the US; as I learned when I worked there, they follow a stupid tradition of tipping one dollar bill at a time. Reading this book, I can't be sure it's not fiction. Every chapter ends on a cliff-hanger as it were. The ending with the knight in shining armour called Orion is forseeable from very early on, although she doesn't actually date him until almost the end. Strangely I do know a psychiatrist in Australia who fits the physical description she gives called Orion! His parents used to live on the island on a boat.

Sunshine is based on the real life story of Jacquelyn Helton who kept a diary for her daughter Jennifer.

With echoes of Jacqueline Wilson's well-crafted storytelling, we the readers are treated to an story that's bursting with fun, friendship and family, kindness, wisdom and bravery. Having recently read 'The Octopus, Dadu and Me' by Lucy Ann Unwin, it was a treat to have again a focus on the special relationship between a girl and her Grandad. Grandad Bob is Sunshine's biggest supporter, and shares his experience to guide her through the ups and downs of friendships and school life. The bond between them, and indeed between all members of Sunshine's family, adds another layer of heart to a story already full of warmth. Her latest novel is DEATH IN THE SUNSHINE - the first book in her new Retired Detectives Club series featuring four recent retirees living in a luxury 55+ resort community in Florida, USA. This is very heart warming. As soon as I read the synopsis, I knew I would have the best time reading this. The best thing about middle grade novels is that they always have something to tell to adults as well. If you haven't read any of her books yet but dig that sort of thing, this book will be right up your alley.

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i mixed this up in my head with the other fantasy books i have been commanded to read, and i thought this was another beauty and the beast retelling. imagine my confusion when the vampires showed up to crash the party.and i liked it, but i did not get out of it what everyone else seems to have gotten from it. this is like a seminal work to the fantasy-lovers and they swoon when it is mentioned. The story told has it’s far share of drama, which is a lot!!! It would make a great TV soapie! Loved the friendships, the travelling aspects from state to state and Sunshine’s overseas stint in Japan - scary stuff! Each day (devotion/chapter) includes a key Bible verse, a personal inspiring story by Tanya or Raquelle, a prayer, and practical tips on how to apply the help on the topic to one’s daily life. They touch upon many important issues in ways that are easy to understand and are relatable. Great insight - especially for young women. The managers, always two, wherever she works, are equally intent on getting as much as possible off the girls who have to pay a fee to work in the club or a percentage of their earnings which makes the girls self-employed, but it is the managers who call the shots, make the rotas etc. A customer asked a manager why he looked bored with so many naked women around him. The managers said that 'it was on a par with viewing the same porno over and over, and as sexually appealing as masturbating with sandpaper.' She needs a fake boyfriend – and fast! Enter Aaron her annoying and grumpy co-worker who offers to help her with her ruse. As they put their differences aside to help each other out, their love begins to grow. This is the fake dating trope at its best.

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