A Half Damned Soul

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Taylor Jenkin Reids

I’ve loved you secretly and shamelessly. I’ve lost and found myself in your contorted lanes and dreamy broken paths that lead nowhere. I’ve woken up to your springs, warmed myself in your mellow glows and cried myself to sleep in winters. You’re this ballad I find myself chanting in despondence and hope. I have lived in other places but I have only truly been alive with you, here. You smell like my childhood and you come in waves fondly rustling my hair and stroking my skin. You’ve seen me unrestrained and bold and you’ve also seen me timid and quiet. There are places I avoid going to and if and when I pass by I feel the hatred in my gut and there are places within you I can never get enough of. I have disliked you, yes I have. I was the prodigal son and you had your arms wide open to welcome a weary traveler home. You’ve made me who I am and for that, I am grateful.

Sunsets have played a major role in my life. Whenever I’ve felt the need to decompress, I’ve gone up to my terrace and imbibed in nice, warm, hues of orange or pink sunsets to feel better. Gazing at the skies have made my problems seem insignificant albeit for a short while but the feeling lingers.

I feel like I am cheating on paperbacks with e-books but one cannot deny the convenience.
🤐 𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓢𝓱𝓮 𝓦𝓪𝓼 𝓖𝓸𝓷𝓮 - 𝓛𝓲𝓼𝓪 𝓙𝓮𝔀𝓮𝓵𝓵 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼
The synopsis of the book will more or less tell you that this book is about a missing girl Ellie and years later, the mystery that surrounds her mother’s new boyfriend, Floyd. But what it won’t tell you is that inspite of being quite the page turner the storyline is far from solid. I mean there are instances that will keep you at the edge of your seat but it is indeed quite surprising how flawed the entire investigation surrounding Ellie was. At one point, it almost looked as if her entire disappearance was made to look convenient by the police. Even though I like fast paced novels and this is one of them, I was really hoping for something logical that would explain a lot of questions that are bound to creep up as you proceed. Now, would I recommend this book? Well, one can say that we see a lot of unexplained events in movies so why not give the same leeway to a book? And that’s reason enough for someone to go ahead and read this but do be prepared for if not a lot but a tad bit of disappointment. #bookstagram #books #booksofinstagram #booksofig #thrillerbooks #thriller #suspensebooks #suspense #thenshewasgone #lisajewell #bibliophile #bookphotography #bookaesthetics #bookaesthetic #bookishglee #bookishladiesclub #bookrecommendation #bookreviewersofinstagram #bookreviewer #bookreview 
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Fallen Leaves~Andeline Yen Mah For a while now, I’ve really felt driven to read a lot of books that would grant me some sort of insight into South-east Asian countries, their cultures, lifestyles and people in general. Fallen Leaves is about the struggles of a young woman, Adeline Yen Mah, from China during the civil war and the constant humiliation and rejection she faced at the hands of her own family members. Even when she moved to the US for her education in medicine hoping to have a better life there she was faced with a failed marriage and a lot of other hardships. Adeline had hoped that her incessant efforts would one day please her father and step mother and make them proud but even a successful career and a nice home weren’t enough. She never gave up and at some point realised that maybe life isn’t about what you do to make others happy but more about being content with whatever you make of it. She had a tough childhood and was severely neglected but she rose above the hardships and inspired everyone around her. I felt a lot of sympathy for the protagonist and almost felt my blood boil after I read about the harsh treatment that was meted out to her on a daily basis. Overall, yes it was a good read if not casual. Happy Reading, bookworms!!📚☺️ #bookreviewer #bookstagram #books #bookishladiesclub #bookishlove #bibliophile #bibliophilelife #booknerd #booklover #bookreview #bookrecommendations #bookishpost #bookphotography #bookpost #paperbackbooks #paperbackparadise #booksreviewsandmore https://www.instagram.com/p/CHpyQAch0Q_/?utm_medium=tumblr

The Pagoda Tree ~ Claire Scobie 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺 It took me a while to settle in and find out the genre I relate to the most. Turns out, it’s historical fiction (now can you blame me for being such an old soul😂). Set in the 18th century of the East India Company Rule, in the southern part of India( Tanjore), the devadasis were an elite group of dancers who were thoroughly trained to perform and please the Gods. Maya is one such girl who’s destined to become a devdasi(literally translating it would mean “servant to God”. Devdasis were trained dancers who performed to please the Gods.) since her mother was one. This book revolves around her and the journey she embarks on as the British ruthlessly tear through her life and place of birth. Ironically enough, she falls for a British soldier knowing deep in her heart that it’ll only bring her more sorrow. But I guess, love does have the power to cajole us into taking the most unexpected decisions. All in all, I’d say it is a delightful and heartbreaking read at the same time. #bookstagram #booklover #booksreview #bookrecommendations #bookloversofinstagram #bookphotography #bookpictures #bibliophile #bibliophilelife #bibliophilesofinstagram #bookishglee #bookishlove #photo #aesthetic #aestheticphotography #bookloverslife #books #bookpictures #thepagodatree https://www.instagram.com/p/CI8X0VvJOE1/?utm_medium=tumblr

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo ~ Taylor Jenkins “People think intimacy is about sex. But intimacy is about truth.” I have lost count of the number of times I have used this quote from the book. It hits a chord somewhere about how often we mistake a shallow connection for intimacy only because we don’t know what intimacy actually feels like and how rare it is to come across it in a world like today. When Hollywood sensation Evelyn Hugo finally agrees for an interview, she recounts her experiences in the industry and finally answers the questions about her scandalous marriages with seven men. But the real question still remains “Who was the true love of her life?” This book is a peek into the glamorous yet treacherous world of Hollywood and how someone has to water down parts of themselves to be able to “fit-into” something bigger. This book remains with the reader long after it is over. #bookstagram #books #bookshelf #bookporn #thesevenhusbandsofevelynhugo #taylorjenkinsreid #goodreads #bookloversofinstagram #bibliophile #bookquotes #bookquoteoftheday https://www.instagram.com/p/CSbQqZTJ-ty/?utm_medium=tumblr