Royals by Rachel Hawkins allows the reader a glimpse into the lives of the monarchy. But, more than that, it allows us a glimpse into the behind the scenes. What the public sees and what is the truth are not always the same. Sometimes there is no choice, life is dictated and choice is left behind. This book is fiction, but it's easy to believe that this scenario could actually happen. At the same time, it's hard to believe that this world is still alive and well in the Twenty-first century. This is a very fun book that might even leave you thinking.
I don't pay real close attention to the stories about royalty and weddings and scandals, but I know some who stay up to watch the royal weddings and really enjoy keeping up with the lives of the rich and famous. I do, however, read some of the headlines and think about how the media can drive the story and affect how the public views a person. So, this week I am reading about Kings and Queens and Princes and Princesses and scandals.
Royals by Rachel Hawkins allows the reader a glimpse into the lives of the monarchy. But, more than that, it allows us a glimpse into the behind the scenes. What the public sees and what is the truth are not always the same. Sometimes there is no choice, life is dictated and choice is left behind. This book is fiction, but it's easy to believe that this scenario could actually happen. At the same time, it's hard to believe that this world is still alive and well in the Twenty-first century. This is a very fun book that might even leave you thinking.
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I added this book to my To-Be-Read list a long time ago and then forgot all about it. So, when I was browsing the shelves recently for something to read that would be quick and light, I picked it up. Dumplin' by Julie Murphy is entertaining and thought provoking. It addresses how we see ourselves and how we find value in accepting our faults. This is a light, entertaining book, but with lots of substance. What does a girl do when she is overweight and her mother is in charge of the annual beauty pageant. Her mother places so much value on everything being perfect and fitting the image of what is acceptable, that our protagonist has a hard time believing that she can ever deserve to have the things associated with being thin, like a boyfriend. In a moment of rebellion, she decides to enter the pageant. This affects so many more people than just herself and her mother, and everyone learns and grows because of it. |
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