Afternoon Tea Book Tag

Hello darlings!

As usual I wasn't actually tagged to do this tag but I found it somewhere and thought it would be fun to do. And it is about time I did another one, which it was I always say!
I love that it combines food and books together because I for one do enjoy having a snack and a cup of tea while I read sometimes.

I think book tags are fun and also a great way to share books that I have read and remind me of books I should reread as you will see!

So, without further ado, let's begin!


Tea - a book you find comfort in

I'd have to say Little Women, and I happen to be rereading it right now. I always find the story so lovely and heart-warming so I love to return to it in movie or book form often!

Scones - something hearty/a big delicious book

I don't often go for big, thick books and this is one of the only bigger books I have read. But I wound't have it any other way because I really enjoyed this one and it even gave me a mini book hangover! Talking about it now makes me want to pick it up again soon...

Clotted Cream - a book you didn't like at first but ended up loving
For this prompt, I have to say a series instead of just one book and it may be a bit surprising!
I love this series now but at the beginning, Christy got on my nerves. But as I carried on through the books, she grew up and matured and I enjoyed them more. Now me and my sister like to fangirl about all the sweet or funny moments.

Finger Sandwiches - a book you like but that's not quite satisfying
I'm going to say Worth the Wait by Karen Witemeyer. I quite enjoyed the whole Ladies of Harper Station series (however cliche it may be!) and I was wanting a story about Ben and Victoria since I was first introduced to them. So when I discovered that there was a novella about them I was pleased.
Unfortunately, though I was glad to have at least a small story on them, it was so short that it didn't quite satisfy my reading appetite.

Jam - your favourite pair/characters who are just sweet together
This is hard! But I think I'm going to go with Mary & Jem from Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell.
Theirs is one of those love stories in which one of the parties has always loved the other but never confessed it. Jem has secretly admired Mary since they met as children and though their story has many ups and downs, I 'd say the ending is quite satisfactory and sweet.

Six Petit Fours - a favourite short story book
I am not sure if this prompt is meant to mean a book of short stories or just a short book. But I am going to say its the later because I don't often read short story collections.

An Eagle in the Snow by Michael Morpurgo is my pick for this prompt. Morpurgo's books are so wonderful yet so short. Yet he manages to write such compelling little stories that stick with you.
I must reread this one soon!

Strawberries & Cream - a dynamic duo
Using Little Women again...because for this prompt I think I'll say Jo & Laurie. I do think that Laurie and Amy make a good couple and don't truly believe Jo and Laurie would have made a good couple. But there is no denying that that have something special between them that is quite endearing.


Your favourite tea cup - a beautiful character too pure for this world
Beth...from Little Women! Sorry, but she was the only one that came to mind and I think we can all agree that her quiet spirit and pure, kind heart is simply beautiful.

What are your thoughts on my answers for this tag?
Do you enjoy eating and reading combined or is that a no-no for you?

keep blooming,

Autumn Reads

Hello darlings!

I love reading all year round but in the colder months, I feel like its a much more common activity.
You can sit there all snuggled up with a hot cup of tea, coffee, hot chocolate (or what ever else you fancy) and be transported to another world.

I am quite seasonal reader. With the changing of the seasons come the changing of my reading tastes.
In Autumn, I gravitate to mystery novels, old favourites, classics and comfort reads.

So I am putting together a list of some of the books that I feel fit that description.
Not all of these will be ones that I have read, though the majority will be as I don't like to suggest books that I have not read. I mark titles that I have read with a *.



Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier {currently reading}

The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell*

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood by David Benedictus*

The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak*

By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder*

The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

North & South by Elizabeth Gaskell

The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

Brambly Hedge: Autumn Story by Jill Barklem*

The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen*

Thin Ice (Men if Valor #2) by Irene Hannon*

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott* {currently rereading}

My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier

What are your favourite cosy reads?

keep blooming,

Bookish Aesthetics

Hello darlings!

Today is going to be a fun post! I thought it would be fun to create little aesthetic collages that represent some of the books that I've read.

I perused Pinterest for all the pretty photos and put my creative mind to use in putting together a collage that depicts a book.

Let's begin shall we!

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I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Secrets of Paper & Ink by Lindsay Harrel

The Light Between Oceans by M.L Stedman

Which collage was your favourite?
Have you read any of these books?


keep blooming,

My 2020 Reading Goals

Hello darlings!

Welcome to my first post for 2020 (that's going to take some getting used to...)! Can you believe that it is already 2020, and a new decade has begun?
I love how the dawning of a new year offers a new beginning and a fresh start which always motivates me to make changes and set goals.
Today's post is going to be on the topic of books & reading, and what my plans for this year are as far as reading goes.

First of all, how many books do I want to read this year?
Last year I set my Goodreads Reading Challenge to 60 books. But when I saw that it was unlikely that I would reach a total of 60 books, I lowered it to 50 and then managed to complete it.
This year I don't want to pressure myself to read a certain amount of books so that I end up rusjing through book to finish them and reach my goal by Dec 31st. Instead, I've set my goal to 1 book so I can just read for the enjoyment of reading and see how many I manage to read by the end of 2020.
I want to simply enjoy reading and not worry about completing a large goal even though I know that I can reach 50 books in a year.

As for my other reading goals/plans, I have been thinking about what kind of books I want to read this year.
I would like to try and read all of the books I own currently and have sitting on my shelves and to have the satisfaction of knowing that I own books that I have read and loved.
Another goal for my reading this year is to read more classics.
A while back, I wrote a post (here) where I talked about how I wanted to start reading more classic books and this is the year I am going to put that plan in action.
I am actually currently reading Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell, and very much enjoying it!

A few of the other classics I would like to try and read this year (most of which I already own)...
- Larkrise to Candleford by Flora Thompson
- A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
- Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
- Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
- Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen
- Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott

I also plan on reading some more Christian non-fiction this year and try to reread some old favourites aswell.

Tell me in the comments below, what is your reading goal for 2020 and what is one book you plan on reading this year!


keep blooming,

In My Father's House ~ Book Review

Hello darlings!

Guess what?
It is time for another book review because this week I finished reading this little (but amazing) book and I simply had to share my thoughts with you!


I've had this book sitting on my bookshelf for ages! My mum suggested I get it at a book sale once.
But last week I decided to read it and I am so glad I did (and wondering why I never read it sooner!).


Side Note: I apologize if my format for book reviews keeps changing. I am trying to figure out what works for me & this blog! I hope you enjoy this book review nevertheless!



Synopsis
"Many of the fiercest battles of the Civil War were fought in the home. Oscie Mason knows this all too well.
The first shots of the war were fired on her front lawn--a sign of things to come.
Oscie's a proud daughter of the Old South, but her stepfather, Will McLean, thinks the world of her childhood must change. 
Oscie won't accept anything he has to say. And the tension between them is about to explode.
To escape the war, Will Mc Lean moves the family to a quiet town called Appomattox.
But the war will follow them there, as sure as the hurtful battles will continue in Oscie's home, and in her heart. Can Oscie call a truce--or will all that she cherishes become a casualty of war?"


First, I have to comment on Rinaldi's writing. It was fantastic!
So simple and easy to read, yet to gripping and beautiful. All the characters were portrayed in a very real way and their imperfections weren't covered up.

My favourite characters were Oscie Mason and Will McLean.
I loved reading about their interactions and how their relationship grew as the story progressed.
It was also nice to e another type of relationship (in this a stepfather & daughter relationship) be the centre of the story rather than a romantic relationship.
I loved Oscie's spirit, McLean's will to do the right thing and care for his family.


The story itself is based on the real-life McLean family, whose front yard was where the first shots of the war were fired and later in their parlour where the war came to an end.
When I discovered that most of the characters in this book were real it only made me more fascinated and in love with this book!
It made me look into Wilmer McLean (Will McLean in the book) on the Internet and whet my appetite to find more stories set around the Civil War.
In my online search, found a photo of Osceola (Oscie) Mason's gravestone, which I found fascinating!


Throughout this book, if you pay attention, are some themes of forgiveness & healing which only make this story even more wonderful.

There are may amazing quotes in this book too. I will share a few of my personal favourites!

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"He had to put down the sacks of sugar and coffee then. Because, though he could hold off a mob at the depot with no trouble, even he couldn't kiss a girl with his arms full of contraband."

(This had me smirking!)

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"He looked down at my hand which he still held in his own.  'You're betrothed to a soldier,' he said.

'I told you not to give your heart to a soldier, Oscie.'

'They keep hearts best,' I said. 'Or so I've found.'

He was struck speechless then."

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"He was baiting me and enjoying it. He knew I was up to it. And, though he wouldn't tolerate sass, 

he expected me to give as well as I was getting. But something else was happening here, also. I was asking him to let me go. The way a girl asks her father. And he was getting ready to release me.

The way a father does, when he knows a girl's grown. But it wasn't any easier for him than I suspect it would have been for mt own daddy. Part of being grown up, I knew, meant I had to leave him with something. It wasn't anything he hadn't earned. And he was waiting for it."

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I sincerely hope that by now I have convinced you that you should go read this book RIGHT NOW!

It is truly a wonderful book. 

Now I am, of course, aching to read more of Ann Rinaldi's books...

keep blooming,

   

The Secrets of Paper & Ink ~ Book Review

Hello darlings!

Today I am delighted to bring you a review of a new favourite book of mine!

A while ago I saw this book popping up everywhere on bookstagram but for some reason, I thought nothing of it.
Then a few weeks ago I spotted it at our local library and thought I may as well give it a go.
I am so glad that I read it.
I can't wait to read more books by this author but for now, I'll share my thoughts on this book!

Synopsis
"As a counsellor, Sophia Barrett is trained to help people cope with their burdens. But when she meets a new patient whose troubles mirror her own, she realizes she hasn't dealt with the pain of her recent past. After making a snap decision to get away for the summer, Sophia moves overseas to an apartment above a charming bookstore in Cornwall, England.
She is hopeful she will find peace there surrounded by her favourite thing: great literature.
Bookstore owner Ginny Rose is desperate to save her business without asking for help from a husband who's decided to take a break from their marriage.
Ginny never imagined she'd be solely responsible for keeping afloat her husband's dream, but the unexpected friendship with her new renter has her feeling more optimistic.
Between the two of them--and Ginny's brother-in-law, William-- the bookstore might stand a chance.
Then Sophia finds a notebook in the bookstore that contains journal entries from Emily Fairfax, a governess who lived in Cornwall more than 150 years ago. Sophia learns that Emily harboured a secret passion for becoming an authoress--as well as a deep love for her childhood friend, Edward, whose station she dared not dream to touch.
Eager to know more of Emily's story, Sophia goes on a quest--dragging Ginny and William--to discover the heart of the woman behind the beautiful entries. Soon Ginny's need to save the bookstore becomes more than a way to save her marriage, and Sophia finds new purpose of her own.
Together they find that sometimes both heartache and hope can reach across the centuries."



The Pros
Reading this book made me feel like I was wrapped in a cosy blanket, sipping a hot cup of tea.
I actually already feel like rereading it and that doesn't happen often!
At first stepping back and forth between Sophia, Ginny and Emily's stories was a little confusing but once I got into it I followed along easily.
I love a good historical so it was nice to have part of the story set in the 1800s. I could have happily stayed in Emily's story for the whole book but the way that all three women's lives intertwined was quite beautiful.

This book was actually kind of refreshing to read because while there was still a hint of romance in the plot, it wasn't the focal point. The story focuses more on healing, hope and friendships.

I loved the setting in Cornwall, England. It is my dream to visit England someday!
It was so bookish, being set around a bookshop, Sophia is an avid reader (along with William), the search for Emily Fairfax through clues in her journal and her dream to be an authoress.
I loved this aspect of the whole book!

One quote that stuck out to me was this one:
"We must embrace that story and remember that who we are is not defined by the ups and downs of our lives--the failure OR the successes. Nay, we are instead defined by Whose we are."



The Cons
The spiritual content was lacking in my opinion. The author just scratched the surface of something that could have gone a little deeper and could have put her point across a little clearer and stronger.

One comment was made that didn't really need to be there but it was about a married couple so it wasn't impure.


In conclusion, I loved this story. I hugged the book when I was finished because it was that sort of book.
I cannot wait to read Lindsay's other books, in fact, I already have the ebook for After The Tide, written by her!

If you love stories about friendships, books and healing then this book is for you! And if you love split time novels and stories about writers and books, then this book is also for you!


keep blooming,

Books I can't Wait to Dive Into

Hello darlings!

I was going through my old posts in search of inspiration for future posts when I came across this post where I listed a few books I couldn't wait to read and I thought I'd do that again.
I am proud to say that I have actually read all of the books on that post, and I am hoping that in a few months I can say the same for the books I am about to share with you.

The Hope of Azure Springs by Rachel Fordham

If you have been around here for awhile you will have noticed that I love a good historical novel and this one looks right up my alley!
I have heard great things about this book and the author in general so I'm curious to read her writing.
The cover of this book is lovely too, so that helps!

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

I have sadly never read this series but I am hoping to change that soon!

The only reason I have held of for a while is so that I can finish reading some of the series I am currently going through and then start this one.

I adore the movie and enjoyed them multiple times so I can't wait to experience the books too!

Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship by Ruth Chou Simons

First of all, this looks like a gorgeous book on the outside, but the topic also intrigues me. 

I love books that are beautifully presented and this looks like exactly that.

I cannot think of much else to say about it except I would love to get my hands on a copy soon!

Daughter of Rome by Tessa Afshar

I was sold on Tessa Afshar's writing as soon as I read Land of Silence, also by her. 

I am looking forward to reading her new book, Daughter of Rome and all of her other books!

Biblical fiction fascinates me and I have enjoyed it since first trying it out this year.

The Heart Between Us by Lindsay Harrel

I am currently reading The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay and I am really enjoying it so I think I'll be trying out some of her other books as well (especially the one set in New Zealand!).

I've got to say that I love this cover and the story sounds lovely too. 

So these are a few of the books on my TBR that I am looking forward to reading and exploring.

Are any of these on your TBR? Or have you read any of these?

keep blooming,

Problems that Bookworms have

Hello darlings!

This post idea came to me the other day and I thought it would be a fun, and hopefully relatable to my fellow book worms.
I've compiled a list of a bunch of the problems we bookworms face in our love for reading, because while we love to read and the perks of reading, there are also a few things that bother us.


So sit back, enjoy and relate with me!


when someone else doesn't like our favourite book...
I have had this a few times recently when I see that someone didn't enjoy one of my favourite books or dislikes a book I enjoyed. I t can be disappointing, that they don't share your sentiments for an author's writing, the captivating plot and lovable characters!


 when we run out of money for books...
This is a sad fact. The truth is that we bookworms only have so much in our purse or bank account and sometimes we run out of book-buying money. Then we have to simply walk past the bookshop and glance back wistfully at all the books that we cannot take home, or click out of our favourite online book store to avoid the temptation of adding several to our cart.


when we run out of space for our books...
Similarly to the last point, another problem a bookworm will most likely face is the terrible moment one realises that one's bookshelves are full to bursting and there not a bit of room for another volume.
Time to get a new bookshelf....or get rid of a few books!


when when someone damages our books...
Thankfully this has not happened to me that frequently because I rarely lend people my books but it is awful to receive a beloved book back only to find it is worse for wear!


when we have so many books to read and so little time to read them all...
The struggles is so real folks! We bookworms have so many books we want to read either on our own shelves or on our Goodreads shelf and yet we often have little time to read them all!


when our reading time is interrupted...several times...
I'm sure you know the feeling. You sit down, get comfy, and open the book, only to have someone come and ask you something. Then you settle down again and read a paragraph, then get called by a family member...I'm sure you get the picture! It just isn't your day for reading, so eventually, you give up and put the book down, regretfully.


when the library doesn't have the next book in the series...
Seriously, why do libraries do this? Surely they realise that most people will want to read every book in the series and not just book one, four and five!



Those are just a few of the things I thought of.
Let me know some of the bookish problems you have in the comments!


keep blooming,

The Mary Poppins Book Tag

Hello darlings!

I saw this tag on Jenna's channel , where she created this brilliant tag and I thought it looked too fun to pass up.
It combines the songs from both Mary Poppins movies(Mary Poppins & Mary Poppins Returns)and uses each song as a prompt for a book.
Since it has been a wee while since I did my last tag, I figured it was about time I did one again.

Just before I begin, make sure you subscribe to Jenna's YouTube channel and her blog for more fun bookish stuff like this tag(I'll link her info at the end of the post)!

Off we go!

1. Sister Suffragette - name a book that has a strong female character

I think I'd have to say Caroline Ingalls or Ma from the Little House series, even though she wasn't a fictional character. I admire the strength she displays through all the books. Whether it is simply going about her day out on the wild prairie and all of the hard work that entails or surviving the long winter they experienced, Caroline Ingalls faced them with a calm spirit and wise actions to help her family function and stick together.



2. Spoonful of Sugar - a really, REALLY sweet book 

Heart on the Line by Karen Witemeyer! Set in 1800's America, two people meet and fall in love through telegraph messages, how sweet is that!
And that's not all! Amos, our male lead, is not like the other hunky cowboy characters in many books like this. Instead he is the nerdy type who rides a bicycle, wears glasses and works at a telegraph office. This sweet novel also had it's more suspenseful moments toward the end and a thread of mystery throughout the plot, it's winning combo!



3. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious - a book that left you speechless

A book that left me speechless was Land of Silence by Tessa Afshar. The story kept me turning the pages and left me speechless in disbelief that it could get any worse. But it got a lot worse before it ever got better! I really enjoyed it though, the characters went through a lot and grew in many ways.
This was my first read from Tessa Afshar and it definitely impressed me! I cannot wait to read more from this author.



4. Let's Go Fly a Kite - a book that made you extremely happy

I could have gone with a few books here, but I settled on The Cherished Quilt by Amy Clipston. I had hoped to reread this series this year but that doesn't look like it will happen.
So, this, the third book in the Amish Heirloom series, is favourite out of all of them.
The whole series makes me happy but his one was just extra sweet and happy. I have a review posted here on the blog, if you'd like to read it here.



5. Underneath the Lovely London Sky - a book with a fun/beautiful/unique setting

For this prompt, I have chosen The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman.
The setting is 1920's Australia but mostly on the little, beautiful island of Janus Rock. The imagery is beautiful! With parts talking about and describing the sea, sky, Janus Rock and the lighthouse which is rather unique. It is a beautifully written novel, though it may make you cry too!
Read with caution though, as some parts are a bit inappropriate and there is some swearing.



6. Can You Imagine That? - a book with fantasy elements

I have read very little fantasy. In fact, this is about the only one! But I did enjoy it and I am looking forward to the sequel (looking at you Kara!).
There are many fantasy elements to the story. The main female lead has the power to make fire through her fingers and there are many others who have gifted magical abilities.



7. A Cover is Not the Book - pick a book you wish had a different cover

I searched long and hard through my Goodreads shelves to find a book for this prompt. Finally I decided to use The Noble Servant by Melanie Dickerson.
The cover is nice, if it were a stand alone. But it is part of the Medieval Fairy tale trilogy and it should have a matching cover to the first two books.
I wish it would have been printed to match, and then all of them would look wonderful together. But instead, it doesn't even look like it belongs to the Medieval Fairy tale trilogy!



8. The Place Where the Lost Things Go - a book that made you sad

I'm going to go with The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel. I picked up the book because I had seen and loved the Hallmark movie adaptation.
However, this became one of those rare instances where the movie is better than the book. I believe it captures the title and the story in a much better way. The book made me sad because it didn't live up to the expectations I had after seeing the movie.



9. Nowhere to Go But Up - pick the first book in a series that was the perfect set-up for what was to come!

Last but not least, for this prompt I pick Summer Promise by Robin Jones Gunn. This is the very first book in the whole Christy Miller series.
This book, though not my favourite, was a great set-up for all the great moments and adventures to come! I thoroughly enjoy reading this series and I am almost up to starting The College Years!
I can't recommend them enough, and if you have not read them yet I don't know what you are doing!



That concludes my take on the Mary Poppins Book Tag, created by Jenna van Mourik. I'll leave all her info below!

Jenna's blog
Jenna's YouTube channel
Jenna's Instagram (@jennavanmourik)


I hope you enjoyed this tag as much as I did and that you got some new book recommendations too!


keep blooming,

xo, Hannah

Love in Disguise // Book Review

This is the second time that I have to start this review because whilst I was halfway through, it disappeared from my drafts!
So, a few weeks ago I had a bookish craving for a historical/Western novel and I picked up this one.
I really enjoyed it and I had to share my thoughts about it.

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About the Book

"Jobless and down to her last dime, Ellie Moore hears about a position with the Pinkerton Detective Agency and believes it's the perfect chance to put her acting skills and costumes to use. Reluctantly, the agency agrees to give her one assignment, one chance to prove herself. Disguised as Lavinia Stewart, a middle-aged widow, Ellie travels to Arizona to begin her investigation.
When the need arises, she also transforms into the dazzling Jessie Monroe, whose vivacious personality encourages people to talk.
Mine owner Steven Pierce is going to lose his business if he can't figure out who's stealing his silver shipment. In his wildest dreams, he never expected to receive help from a grey-haired widow...or to fall in love with her beautiful niece.
Then the thieves come after Lavinia and Jessie. Ellie isn't safe no matter which character she plays!
Should she give up and reveal her true identity? What will Steven do when he realizes the woman he's falling in love with doesn't really exist?

Set in 1880s Arizona, Love in Disguise blends romance, humour and mystery for a can't put down read."




My Rating

Now let me tell why I gave this book 5 stars!

• The plot was great and since I had not read the back cover I just dove right in and enjoyed it all the more because I knew nothing.
The mystery was intriguing and kept me guessing right till the moment the culprit was revealed. I also loved that the romance plot wasn't too strong. The romance thread of the story only starts about halfway into it and it's very light too.

• The setting was the perfect small Wild West town I wanted for a historical novel.

• It was pretty clean in regards to the sexual content as well, because of the light romance.

• Though the faith content could have been a little more obvious, it was good!

• I had to share this quote from Steven to Ellie because it is just too sweet! Spoiler: 
( His hand cupped her chin and lifted it so that she stared straight into his eyes. "I see the beauty of your character--and it takes my breath away." ).

• The fact that underneath her disguise Ellie wasn't a stunningly beautiful woman but her character was true and that was what Steven loved about her, even after she removed her costume and makeup.


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Thus concludes my thoughts on this novel. I enjoyed this book a lot and I look forward to reading more from the author, Carol Cox!

What are you reading currently?
Do you like historical novels?


xoxo
Hannah

Girl Defined Book Review

Oh my goodness! This book! This book is amazing! I almost have no words for it but luckily I have enough to form a book review.
This year I wanted to read more Christian non-fiction and this book was high on my list.
It did not disappoint!

Back Cover Synopsis

"In a culture where airbrushed models and ultra-driven career women define beauty and success, it's no wonder we have a distorted view of femininity. Girl Defined offers a distinctly God-centered view of beauty, femininity, and self-worth. Based firmly in God's design for our lives, this book invites us on a liberating journey toward a radically better vision for femininity--one that ends with the kind of hope, purpose, and fulfillment we've been yearning for."

Everything! Honestly, this book was amazing and so helpful. It's hard to find the words to describe it. It really gave me a new perspective on godly femininity, which I am all for! Godly femininity the way these ladies go about it and uncover it is so beautiful and makes you really inspired. We, women, have a purpose and a great God who designed us different from men for a reason.

Here are a few quotes that I loved:

"Be the woman who inspires change in others through your obedience to God." -Girl Defined

"Love is an action, not a feeling." -Girl Defined

"The most successful women actively strive to merge their earthly work with their eternal value." 

-Girl Defined

It's a great book, girls! I had no problems with anything. They base their points on scripture and everything they have learned is from their experiences and the scriptures.

Here's a blurb from inside the book: "Girl Defined challenges girls to question 'normal' and think through what will ultimately bring them the most satisfaction in life." -Jessie Minassian, author of  Crushed, Unashamed and Backwards Beauty

There! Please read it now!

All women. All women of all ages. From like 14-99! Every woman, in every stage of life, should know what it means to be a woman.

I highly recommend this book, if you couldn't tell and I hope I have convinced you to go and pick it up.

Girl Defined blog & website

Buy the book

xoxo

Hannah