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The Maid by Nita Prose My rating: 5 of 5 stars I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I’ve wanted to read this book for a while but it was nothing like I imagined. Molly the Maid is a kind, cheerful lady who is always ready to help those around her. But when she finds a dead body in one of the rooms she’s cleaning, Molly doesn’t realize that she is in danger. While this book made it clear that Molly is different, it annoyed me that she didn’t realize at first that she would be considered a suspect for murder. There were a few times I had to put the book down and ju ..read more

Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling My rating: 5 of 5 stars I don’t know how but I keep forgetting how hilarious Mindy Kaling is. I have had this book on my shelf for a really long time and picked it up because I kept stumbling across quotes from it. I am not usually a big nonfiction fan (especially if the book is written by a celebrity) but this was a really funny and well-written book. Mindy shares bits and pieces of her life as well as relatable and sage advice. It was like sitting down to chat with a friend. This was a great read that I strongly recommend to anyone who is a fan of Mindy Kaling ..read more

Ah yes, rage-applying. I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the year 20xy (I am not specifying the year because I am very public with my life and you can easily investigate where I worked) and I had an absolutely horrible team leader. She was incompetent. She was rude. She shouted at the staff and made them cry. But the head of the department had chosen her for the role of team leader (despite her lack of experience) and now she was my problem. My former manager- the team leader’s direct manager- noticed a change in me and asked me about it. I explained to her what was going on. She was ..read more

Nothing More to Tell by Karen M. McManus My rating: 5 of 5 stars I received a review copy of this book from Penguin Books South Africa. “Nothing More to Tell” is the story of aspiring journalist, Brynn. Brynn scores an internship at a true crime show. She is also moving back to her old high school, Saint Ambrose. While she isn’t thrilled to be returning, she uses the opportunity to solve the murder of her favourite teacher, Mr Larkin. But as Brynn digs deeper into the mystery of Mr Larkin’s death, she starts to realize that everyone around her has secrets of their own. I love Karen McManus ..read more

Booked on a Feeling by Jayci Lee My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love this series so much so obviously I had to get my hands on this book. However what I didn’t take into consideration was the fact that friends to lovers isn’t a trope I usually enjoy. Nonetheless this was a sweet read and as always, I loved seeing characters from previous books. “Booked on a Feeling” follows ambitious lawyer Lizzy and her best friend Jack. Jack and Lizzy have been friends since they were kids. What Lizzy doesn’t know is that Jack has always had a crush on her. When severe burnout leads to Lizzy running away to Ja ..read more

Was it only 5 months ago that I did one of these posts and mentioned how burnt out I was? (Yes, yes it was). Well quick recap for the new year. Eventually I got a new job that was better aligned to my long-term career goals (boy does that sentence sound stuffy. Nothing in my entire life prepared me for having to explain my new role as a content writer. Which is why I still haven’t explained it to many people. I just pretend like nothing has happened. If you know me personally and you’ve read this post, please keep it to yourself). Anyway, I was two days into my new job when I realized that I ..read more

Is finding a new job on your list for 2023? We’ve got your job prep sorted. Make sure the internet has no dirt on you by following these 5 Things to Check Before Starting Your Job Hunt. Remember to clean up your social media profiles. Once that’s done, get ready to kick ass with an awesome cover letter. Remember, these need to be tailored to each job or industry. Be prepared for anything by following these 7 Things You MUST Do Before an Interview. Show your interest in the role by ensuring you ask atleast two of these questions. Need more help? Let me know below. I am one of those weird peopl ..read more

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Tis the Season for Revenge by Morgan Elizabeth My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was in the middle of another book when BookTok suggested this to me. I instantly had to go get myself a copy. Abbie is a happy-go-lucky blonde who loves everything pink. Her boyfriend Richard is a douche who dumps her because she doesn’t fit his image. However, during the course of their relationship, Abbie changed everything about herself in order to come off as more serious. While plotting her revenge, Abbie comes across Richard’s boss, Damien, on a dating app. Inspiration strikes and she decides she is going to star ..read more