This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!
I'm excited to begin sharing a roundup of the book mail I've received recently. I can't wait to delve into these books and share my thoughts through reviews!
As always, thank you to all the authors and publishers for sending these out to me! đ«¶đ»
Gold Rush by Olivia Petter:
Gold Rush by Olivia Petter is a gripping exploration of celebrity culture, consent, and the complexities of navigating a world that often devalues womenâs experiences. The story follows Rose, a young woman who seems to have it allâa high-powered PR job at one of the countryâs leading publishers, attending A-list parties and mingling with the rich and famous. However, everything changes after a night spent with Milo Jax, the world-famous British pop star.
What begins as an unexpected flirtation turns into an evening Rose struggles to remember, and as she wakes up with fragmented memories, her life begins to unravel.
This pre-MeToo narrative exposes the power dynamics that shape the relationships between celebrities and ordinary people, highlighting how womenâs bodies and consent are too often disregarded. Through Roseâs journey, Gold Rush takes a hard look at the cost of fame, the pressures of the public eye, and the challenge of asserting oneâs voice in a culture that silences women.
Thank you so much to the team at Harper Collins UK for sending me a final copy of this book!
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Never Never by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher:
Never stop... Never forget... Just remember.
Charlie Wynwood and Silas Nash have been inseparable since childhood and in love since the age of fourteen. Yet, as of this morning, they are strangers to one another. Every memory they sharedâtheir first kiss, their first argument, the moment they fell in loveâhas been erased. Now, Charlie and Silas must work together to uncover the truth behind their lost memories and the reasons for their sudden amnesia.
However, as they delve deeper into the mystery of their past, they begin to question the foundation of their relationship. The act of forgetting is unsettling, but what they uncover in their search for the truth may prove even more daunting.
Thank you so much to the team at Harper Collins UK for sending me a limited edition copy of this book!
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Dust and Pomegranates by Victoria Whitworth:
Victoria Whitworth offers a compelling and nuanced reimagining of classic Greek myths, presenting them from the often-overlooked female perspective. Through her masterful narrative, she intertwines these myths with her own personal, at times harrowing, experiences as a young woman living in Greece, Albania, and beyond. Her courage, candour, and lyrical prose create a deeply affecting reading experience, while her reading of the memoir adds an intimate and authentic touch.
From a magical childhood in Kenya to the challenges of an American high school and ultimately to the transformative influence of an inspirational teacher in England, Whitworth constructs a richly layered memoir. This work is both a heartfelt tribute to her beloved Greece and Corfu and a profound exploration of myth, legend, and identity.
The narrative is shaped by her time at a Corinth English language school, as well as the traumatic experience of being raped by a Greek taxi driverâevents that prompt Whitworth to reconsider the familiar myths surrounding figures like Agamemnon, Helen of Troy, and Theseus.
Did Agamemnon truly sacrifice his daughter Iphigenia to ensure the success of the Trojan War?
Was Helen of Troy a powerful sorceress or a tragic victim?
Was Theseus, the slayer of the Minotaur, a heroic figure or a predatory rapist?
Or was he a combination of all these things?
In this poignant and thought-provoking memoir, Whitworth interrogates the nature of truth and how women navigate violence, reclaim their voices, and redefine their narratives.
Thank you so much to the team at Bloomsbury for sending me a finalised copy of the book!
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