The Campaign (Book 3 of The Council Trilogy) by Evette Davis
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Evette Davis knew how to end her Council Trilogy with an explosive finale that moves her characters and plots forward in a final meaningful way. It is by far the best book in the series, far superior to the predecessor The Gift and on level with The Others. The Others gave us the world. The Gift expanded it. Now The Campaign moves the world forward into a satisfying resolution.
Olivia Shepard-Laurent Political Consultant/Witch is back. She is given a lucrative offer to join the team of Diana Chambers, a bright ambitious politician who aspires to become the first female President of the United States. As Olivia and her inner circle of Fairies, Vampires, Witches, Shifters, and Time Walkers become instrumental to the campaign trail, Olivia is appointed leader of The Others, a network of magical and paranormal people all over the world. They also have to prepare for a final battle against long time nemesis Stoner Halbert before his wrath, greed, and demonic connections destroy the world.
This book is where Olivia puts her leadership and political skills to good use as she not only helps Diana with her campaign but accepts more responsibility within The Others’ community as well. The chapters set within The Others' society are some of the best.
Even Olivia's personal life shows her commitment to equality and representation. The previous book’s weak spot, the love triangle is resolved in a way that benefits Olivia and her suitors William and Joseph equally. It's a peculiar decision that makes everybody happy and leaves them contented with the results.
This book is filled with conclusions and resolutions that leave the characters in different positions than when they started while leaving some possibilities for more adventures someday. But for now, this book shows that good things can come to a great ending.
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Dr. Rina Raichada DMD’s memoir Unmarried: A Memoir of Motherhood, Family, and The Life I Built is an encouraging and inspirational book about change, starting over, and embracing a different definition of family than one that we are raised to accept.
Raichada entered into what she believed was a happy marriage, gave birth to two children, and moved with her family to Ontario Canada where she opened a private clinic.
Everything seemed perfect until her husband stunned her at her brother's wedding when he said that he wanted to stand apart from her because they were soon to be divorced.
There are many pages where Raichada described the difficulties such as finding a new place to live, dividing assets, talking to attorneys, and keeping her ex-husband in her life for her children's sake. Raichada described the stress and pressure with understanding that many readers will find relatable.
The most triumphant moments occur when Raichada begins to take pride in her single status. She retains her medical dental practice and even acquires new patients drawn to her approachable personality.
Many readers, especially women, will understand Raichada's struggles after her divorce and admire her resilience and survival. Many who have gone through divorces, separations, and other stressful life changes will be inspired to move forward and potentially thrive.
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