Weather forecast here in the Cayman Islands… rainy enough to qualify as the kind of climate that makes people in most countries not want to get out of bed.
But, oddly enough, a spot of thunder and rain has the adverse effect here in the Caribbean (within reason, bien sure). You see, when you are assailed with unrelenting, bright, happy sunshine everyday of your life, it does, on occasion, make you want to throw something at the gorgeous sun and yell: “don’t you ever get depressed, you asshole? Do you not fat days? PMS? The I-can’t-possibly-go-to-work-today blues???”
It’s hard to stay in and do nothing (and feel validated about it) when it’s all lovely and sunshine-y outside and your conscious nags you about those poor, sun-starved souls in places like Britain, and northern Canada, so you begrudgingly turn off the TV and force yourself to go out and enjoy the lovely day. Again. So today, it is blissfully stormy and I shall neither play tennis, do yoga on the rooftop of the Beach Suites hotel at sunset, nor go enjoy an outdoor lunch. I will stay in and rent a movie, guilt-free.
And now, here are links to the latest reviews for Cutting Loose unleashed upon the cyber world…
From Jenny loves to read
“I just started this book over weekend and like it so far. It’s a quick, fun read… and it’s giving me a little background on what it’s like to be a young Palestinian, Saudi Arabian, or South American, woman. Cultures I don’t read much about.” (read the whole review here)
And over at Book, Line, and Sinker…
“Told from multiple points of view, Cutting Loose weaves the lives of three women into an entertaining novel with solid characters and plenty of conflict. Offering more than just the standard ‘chick-lit’ fare, Nadine Dajani draws on her own her own exotic life experiences to create characters who struggle to reconcile their culture with life in sultry, hedonistic Miami…”
Read the whole review on Amazon, or on Natalie’s gorgeous book blog here.
And finally, from Book Fan Mary…
“I found the book entertaining and would recommend including it in your summer reading. Yes, it wraps up neatly - but I wouldn’t want it any other way!”
Both Jenny and Natalie are giving away copies of Cutting Loose, so what are you waiting for?? Go enter!
And if you’re an avid reader and bargain chaser (and really, who isn’t these days?) then check out this blog which does the dirty work of tracking down book giveaways for you.
Happy Monday, and thank you to Jenny, Natalie, and Mary!
