#paper avalanche

[justablueeyedfangirl]

Paper Avalanche | Lisa Williamson

35th book and again read this one on holiday.

I'm trying to branch out with what I'm reading and loved how this book looked (the pages are yellow and it is awesome) so I decided to give it a go.

I ended up fully committed to the character and supported her the whole way through. When she was down, I felt so sad with her, when she was happy so was I. I hadn't connected with a book like this for a while and was so sad when I finished it and had to put it down.

Because of that I will rate this book a 4.5/5.

[newtsbookblog]

Paper Avalanche by Lisa Williamson || Review

Paper Avalanche by Lisa Williamson || Review

For my full spoiler review please go here.

This took me pleasantly by surprise! I have loved Lisa’s previous works and expected to enjoy this one too, but because I didn’t know too much about it I didn’t anticipate to love it as much as I did.  This review does have some spoilers here and there; larger ones are marked, but some slight ones may still be present.  This story is…

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[chouettblog]

Book Review: 'Paper Avalanche' by Lisa Williamson

Book Review: ‘Paper Avalanche’ by Lisa Williamson

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You’re fourteen, you should be thinking about school and hanging out with your friends.

But instead, you are being suffocated by a secret you’re trying to safeguard the best you can, one your mother is determined on feeding some more with an ever-growing pile of hoarded things that she buys and never uses. Her addiction is threatening to explode out of the windows of your house…

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[fantasticbookdragon]

Blogmas Day 15: Blog Tour - Paper Avalanche by Lisa Williamson

Blogmas Day 15: Blog Tour – Paper Avalanche by Lisa Williamson

Author: Lisa Williamson

Genre: YA Contemporary

Published by: David Fickling Books

Publication date: 03/01/19

Pages: 368

My rating: ★★★★★

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[felicity-simplicity]

Busy Business || [Claire&Felicity]

  Felicity's attire consisted of a deep blue blazer as well as a knee length pencil skirt to match. If she wanted to get any respect as a food critic she supposed she'd certainly have to look the part. Her heels clicked; the sound echoing throughout the small office.

  As she stepped up to the counter she adjusting the papers that was being held snugly in the crook of her arm. "Ah-- Excuse me." She rang in a polite tone, standing a bit straighter when the other blonde turned her attention on to her. "I've brought my weekly review for the newspaper ♪. I'm just a slight bit lost on whom exactly takes these articles?"

[highway-to-kevin]

While Claire normally would make something to eat at home, she figured she had enough free time to stop by the local diner for a small bite. She stepped inside the diner, running a hand through her hair as she took a seat. As she looked at the small menu, the blonde failed to notice the waiter approach her, and let out a surprised yelp when he spoke, her hand flying to her chest in shock. "Oh, god." She sighed. "You startled me, sorry..."

Kevin stood beside his customer’s table for only a couple of meager minutes. His arms were folded patiently behind his back while the blonde was reviewing the menu, having never noticed him. He couldn’t help but smile to himself as she mused it over, before she finally realized his presence.

He let out a warm chuckle and shook his head. “Not at all, miss! Please, take your time. It’s quiet today ‘nd there’s no rush." His features settled into an inviting smile in hopes of putting the diner’s guest at ease. Leaning in slightly closer, he pointed his index finger to the tapas section of the menu. “The spanish omelettes are a favorite of mine. ♪"

"I’m Kevin, by the way! I’ll be your server today."

[morecontext]

january 5:

Are you stressed out right now?

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YES. 2011 ain't messing around, i get it now. 

i don't remember the first week back at the office ever being as busy in the past as it's been the last few days. whatever happened to people easing back into their workload? before the holiday break, i had left my desk organized, with paperwork issued and tasks completed - the merits of my accomplishments quickly becoming moot when the emails started pouring in. my to-do list grew to epic proportions, never really waning due to the constant influx of shows, shows, shows. i have been at this job long enough to know that the only thing that really changes are figure$. all else is confirm, enter, issue, repeat (ad nauseum). but, oh dear god, the sheer volume is overwhelming!

too much of 2010 went by idly spent, and i am determined to be more productive this year, both at the office and in the other 15 hours i live outside of it. it won't be a cakewalk, understood, but i would like to make it through each day feeling satisfied and more complete than the day before it.

a simple solution: "work smarter, not harder"