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A few years ago now, I read two of Kate Quinn’s absolutely brilliant Empress of Rome series and really loved them. Then for some reason I can’t pinpoint, she slipped off my radar and I didn’t explore any more of her historical fiction. Well, thank goodness for the members of #hfbookclub choosing The Rose Code as our monthly buddy read. It reminded me of how fantastic the authors writing is and how beautifully she develops her characters. ⁣ ⁣ The Rose Code is set in 1940 in the UK where specific women are being asked to help with the war effort in the mysterious and top secret Bletchley Park. Three very different young women, Osla a sparkling debutante dating Prince Philip of Greece, forthright and sensible Mab and quiet genius Beth who has a knack for difficult puzzles. ⁣ ⁣ All women assist to some degree with the decoding of enemy messages but as the story unravels, we find out much more about each woman as an individual. We know about difficulties in their past, stresses in their present and worries for their future. However, by 1947, one woman is confined to an asylum and the friendship between the three has been destroyed. ⁣ ⁣ This is primarily a story of war and loss for our female leads who undergo an incredible amount of pressure in both their working and personal lives, during such a tumultuous time for the world. It’s a narrative rich and detailed with so many different layers and avenues to explore that it’s a pleasure to get lost in it. The characters burst off the page with their individuality and vibrant personalities to the point where I felt truly attached to them as the story progressed. ⁣ ⁣ It appears I now need to read everything Rose Quinn has ever written, 😂 this is a stonkingly good read and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! ⁣ ⁣ 4.5 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 💫 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣#bookstagramuk #scottishbookstagrammer #readingonmykindle #therosecode #katequinn #historicalfictionreview #reviewingbooksonthegram #unforgettablereads #highlyrecommendedbooks #booksandplants🌵📖 #booksaboutwomenbywomen #booksaboutworldwar2 ⁣ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpx6n2BLprs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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No amount of guilt can change the past, instead concentrate that energy into revitalizing your tomorrow, a step at a time, in line with the power within you to see, think, ask questions, then seek your own solutions @askaleen _ Double tap and tag 2 loved ones wallowing in guilt and regret @askaleen _ #askanatoday #highlights #womenempoweringwomen #authorlife #authorsofinstagram #authorquotes #bookseries #bundledeals #discounts #Amazonprime #amazondeals #ebookseries #amustread #highlyrecommendedbook #betrayaltrauma #qotd #betrayalquotes #analeen #satisfactionguaranteed #painandpuposeofbetrayal #purposeandpainofbetrayal #assertivenessbyana https://www.instagram.com/p/BybL4MaBIvq/?igshid=wtcqh3k8g0tm

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First of all, thank you so much to @quercusbooks for providing me with a copy of this incredible, powerful novel, The Final Revival Of Opal and Nev, the plot of which had me hooked from the very first chapter. ⁣ ⁣ This is the story of a musical duo, charismatic, independent Opal Jewel and her songwriting partner, Neville Charles. Their songs and frenetic energy when performing make them a memorable and exciting act to see live. However, one gig changes everything for them when another act on the bill brandishes a Confederate flag and their lives and careers are altered forever from the chaos and violence that follows this event.⁣ ⁣ Told from the point of view of S. Sunny Shelton, a writer interviewing Opal and Nev many years after the infamous gig, this novel is a fascinating look at music, race and the voice of black women.⁣ ⁣ Very similar to Daisy Jones And The Six, the format of the writing is interview style which leads to a very dynamic narrative that feels open, honest and raw. It also made it so tempting to read “just one more section,” and as a result, I motored through this story in very little time at all, eager to find out exactly how our main characters were affected by such a pivotal moment in their careers. ⁣ The characters, particularly Opal Jewel, jump off the page with their vibrancy and tenacity. I left this novel immediately wanting to go and learn more about Oval, perhaps even read her biography, as if she actually existed which is probably the highest compliment I can pay to the author. ⁣ ⁣ This is such a wonderful, absorbing and thought-provoking novel, I couldn’t give it any less than 5 stars. I can’t wait to see what Dawnie Walton comes out with next, I’ll certainly be pre-ordering it!⁣ ⁣ The full five stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 ⁣ #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookreview #thefinalrevivalofopalandnev #dawniewalton #fivestarreads #highlyrecommendedbook #quercusbooks #readthisbook #bookreviewer #booksthatmakeyouthink https://www.instagram.com/p/CODi6BPL1EJ/?igshid=2j87ml8jp3oi

[askaleen-blog]

How to learn to walk. 1. By doing 2. By falling over - Richard Branson _ Double tap and tag 2 loved ones? _ #f2f @askaleen _ #Easterweekend #lifeskills #motivationquotes #joytrain #askanatoday #personalgrowth #freedommonth #authorschallenge2019 #authorlife #authorsofinstagram #bookseries #bundledeals #discounts #Amazonprime #amazondeals #ebookseries #amustread #qotd #highlyrecommendedbook #difficultdiscussions #satisfactionguaranteed https://www.instagram.com/p/BwaXQgMhR6W/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ozf38vz7zq9n

[askaleen-blog]

The very important thing you should have is patience - Jack Ma _ _ Agree? Y or N _ Double tap and tag 2 loved ones? _ #f2f @askaleen _ #patience #effective #thrive #success #askanatoday #highlights #difficultdiscussions #personalgrowth #authorschallenge2019 #authorlife #authorsofinstagram #authorquotes #bookseries #bundledeals #discounts #Amazonprime #amazondeals #ebookseries #amustread #highlyrecommendedbook #betrayaltrauma #qotd #betrayalquotes #satisfactionguaranteed https://www.instagram.com/p/BwGXgHZhMia/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16r7vzhum6hea

[askaleen-blog]

Quick fix is short term thinking, hence ineffective _ Agree? Y or N _ Double tap and tag 2 loved ones? _ #f2f @askaleen _ #supersoulsunday #SundayMorning #SundayMood #sundayquotes #ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha #askanatoday #highlights #womenhistorymonth #authorschallenge2019 #authorlife #authorsofinstagram #authorquotes #bookseries #bundledeals #discounts #Amazonprime #amazondeals #ebookseries #amustread #highlyrecommendedbook #betrayaltrauma #qotd #betrayalquotes #satisfactionguaranteex https://www.instagram.com/p/BvSUV4Eh9tk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v0sko5y4cxaz

[askaleen-blog]

1. Respect your limitations _ 2. Do not use them as an excuse -Stephen Donaldson _ Double tap and tag 2 loved ones? _ #f2f @askaleen _ #supersoulsunday #SundayMorning #SundayMood #sundayquotes #ThinkBIGSundayWithMarsha #askanatoday #highlights #womenhistorymonth #authorschallenge2019 #authorlife #authorsofinstagram #authorquotes #bookseries #bundledeals #discounts #Amazonprime #amazondeals #ebookseries #amustread #highlyrecommendedbook #betrayaltrauma #qotd #betrayalquotes #satisfactionguaranteex https://www.instagram.com/p/BvH-NjuBzDQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xxjjulwb3fwj