I wanted to go to Paris…
In defense of doing it for the content
The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister
– I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review. –
To be published by St. Martin’s Press on 21 May 2019
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Erica Bauermeister, the national bestselling author of The School of Essential Ingredients, presents a moving and evocative coming-of-age novel about childhood stories, families lost and found, and how a fragrance conjures memories capable of shaping the course of our lives.
Emmeline lives an enchanted childhood on a remote island with her father, who teaches her about the natural world through her senses. What he won’t explain are the mysterious scents stored in the drawers that line the walls of their cabin, or the origin of the machine that creates them. As Emmeline grows, however, so too does her curiosity, until one day the unforeseen happens, and Emmeline is vaulted out into the real world–a place of love, betrayal, ambition, and revenge. To understand her past, Emmeline must unlock the clues to her identity, a quest that challenges the limits of her heart and imagination.
Lyrical and immersive, The Scent Keeper explores the provocative beauty of scent, the way it can reveal hidden truths, lead us to the person we seek, and even help us find our way back home.
Bright spots // 04
☆*:・ﾟ Got a Lyft to the gym for <$5; usually I get it $5-$7, 3x/wk.
Bruno Major
I saw Bruno Major with Georgina just last year. My friend LL was supposed to come too, but she didn’t realise that she’d be away from spring break and wasn’t able to make it. So when I saw that Bruno Major was on tour through Philly again, I thought it’d be nice to make it up with her, and Georgina was down to see Bruno Major again as well. Plus, the tickets were still only $15 like they were last year, so why not? The only catch was that Bruno Major would be performing at Boot & Saddle, a 21+ venue, and LL isn’t 21 yet. She has a fake, but it doesn’t always work, so we had our fingers crossed for this one.
Bright spots // 03
☆*:・ﾟ This week’s edition of rainy day baking was zucchini bread! It was my first time trying it and I followed this recipe.
April
Currently, my life is mostly filled with swimming, books, and friends. Completely ideal. But I think I need to get out of my comfort zone and get back to being productive, learning skills, and creating things.