#PreorderBlitz for Viking by Andi Rhodes @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Viking

Series: Valhalla Rising MC #1

Author: Andi Rhodes

Genres: MC/Paranormal Romance

Tropes: Soulmates/Reincarnation

Release Date: September 22, 2023

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Humans are taught that death is the end, that it’s their soul’s final curtain call. But for the members of Valhalla Rising MC, death is only the beginning.

Viking…

I never asked to be one of the chosen, never dreamed a place like Valhalla existed. Yet that’s exactly where I ended up when a Valkyrie plucked me from obscurity. I’m respected here, celebrated as a fallen warrior, but none of it lessens my vicious need for revenge or fills the hollow parts of me.

As president of Valhalla Rising MC, it’s my job to make sure the Warrior Code of Conduct is adhered to, and that Odin’s orders are carried out. But that becomes infinitely more difficult when I’m sent back to the land of the living for a mission that puts me in direct contact with a Legacy. And then there’s the matter of the beautiful woman my soul seems to recognize.

I know I can complete my mission, but I’m not as convinced I’ll be able to do it without breaking all the rules.

Makayla…

As a doctoral candidate in mythological studies, I’m doing my thesis on Valhalla. I’ve always been obsessed with tales and legends that get passed down through the generations. I love my life, my little corner of the world I’ve carved out for myself. So much so that I’m immersed in history to the point that I’m oblivious to the danger lurking in the present.

When my space is invaded by a man who insists that I’ve got things all wrong, my existence shifts into something unrecognizable. Where there was once order and understanding, there’s now chaos and uncertainty. And I don’t hate it… because he’s there.

I know he has rules to follow, but will they hinder his ability to keep me safe? Or will he break them for me… for us?

#ReleaseBlitz: My Unexpected Life by Jennifer Gasner @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis

Memoir

Date Published: September 7, 2023

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

Jennifer Gasner is seventeen when her dreams are shattered overnight. Receiving a diagnosis of Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare genetic neuromuscular disease, means she must prepare herself for a life of loss. When she starts college, she can still walk on her own, but as her disease progresses, she spirals further into sadness, denial, and alienation. She turns to alcohol and a toxic relationship to distract her from what she refuses to accept—that her body, her self-esteem, and her hope for her future are failing.

When Jennifer develops a friendship with rock star Dave Matthews, her outlook changes. She begins to understand that using a wheelchair doesn’t mean her life is over. In fact, when she discovers disability culture, she realizes it’s not her body that needs to be fixed but her assumptions about being disabled.

In her captivating memoir, My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis, Jennifer invites you into her world, where she must learn to view her changing body with compassion and choose gratitude over anger as she finds strength and acceptance in a whole new way of moving through life.

#BookBlitz: Kayaking by Tanya Kornienko @RABTBookTours @tkartcrafts

 

Children’s Book

Date Published:  June 2023

 

Discover the magic of kayaking as you embark on an unforgettable adventure down the winding waters of the Dnipro River!

Join us on an exhilarating journey through the pages of this beautifully illustrated children's book, where kayaking is not just a sport but a thrilling activity that unveils the wonders of nature. This story takes young readers on a captivating tour of Kyiv, Ukraine's scenic landscapes, where wildlife reigns supreme, and hidden treasures await those brave enough to venture forth.

Prepare to dive into the enchanting world of kayaking and ignite your child's sense of wonder and curiosity. With stunning illustrations capturing the essence of Kyiv's Dnipro River, this book promises to be a cherished addition to your child's library.

Calling all young explorers! Grab your paddles and join us on this epic quest, where your imagination will flow with every stroke of the paddle. Order your copy now and set sail on an adventure of a lifetime!

#BookTour: Shadowland by P.L. Hampton @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

 

Horror

Date Published: September 5, 2023

Publisher:  Running Wild/RIZE Press

Aaron thinks nothing of it when Aaron Langford’s friend, Otis Thomas, gives him a divination tray as a housewarming gift. However, as weird occurrences begin to happen around him, Aaron’s life is suddenly thrust into turmoil with the disappearance of his son, Asher, and daughter, Imani. As Aaron’s marriage and life spiral out of control and the police zero in on him as the prime suspect in his children’s disappearance, Aaron realizes he and his friends may have unleashed ancient supernatural powers that were best left alone. In a desperate attempt to bring his children back and clear his name, Aaron decides to embark on an improbable journey with the help of the divination’s tray original owner, Urbi Houna, as his guide. Shadowland explores one man’s attempts to overcome death and despair as well as pierce the veil between life and death.

#BookBlitz: The Art of Awkward Affection by @AlinaJWrites @XpressoTours $5 Amazon gift cards

The Art of Awkward Affection
Alina Jacobs
Publication date: September 4th 2023
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Romance

I admit it was me who shouted, “Looking good, hot stuff!” at Mr. Richmond this morning, but I didn’t mean it like that.
Yes, Mrs. HR Lady, I know how it looks. Believe me, I am totally anti-catcalling, but that’s not what that was. Honest. I was paying him a compliment!
That’s kind of what I do: I’m a proud, small-town Floridian, and Manhattan is craving some Florida sunshine—nothing like a sincere compliment to turn those New York frowns upside down!

Grayson Richmond needs some positivity.
Have you seen how grumpy he is?
Sure, he’s the big boss, but I’m always at his house, so we’re kind of, well, not friends, that would be awkward, but like…
Okay, so no, I didn’t actually meet him until today. I only go to his penthouse to drop off the dry cleaning…

Wait, I’m sorry, he felt threatened? Are you kidding me?
I’m dead broke, my fashion style is Disney adult, and I’m five feet tall when I stand up straight. I’m twenty-three and look like I’m twelve. People constantly stop me and ask me if I lost my mommy.
Grayson is six foot five, one of the richest men in Manhattan, and literally owns multiple city blocks and two of the tallest skyscrapers in the city, which is, by the way, totally a phallic calling card.

Yes, I understand that Mr. Richmond takes these matters very seriously.
No, I’m not making a mockery of this company or of him.
Yes, I will return to my duties as Mr. Richmond’s lowly assistant of the assistant to the secretary.
No, I’m not being snarky. Believe me, my credit card debt and I are very happy to have this job.

Also, I hate to ask, but Mr. Richmond didn’t say anything about the notes of positive affirmation in his underwear drawer, did he?
It wasn’t anything awkward like “I want to bang you.” Because, you know, I don’t want to. Not at all.
Is he hot? Washboard abs, that jaw, those hands—phff yeah! After all, my momma didn’t raise no liar. But I’m not going to like, tell him, because that would be weird.
Wait, what? He wants to see me in his office? Now? Like now now?
Gulp!

This is an enemies-to-lovers, grumpy New York billionaire boss versus Florida-sunshine assistant, stand-alone romantic comedy! If you like cupcakes, sparkly stickers, and hot guys in suits whose rigid routines get a hilarious shake-up, this book is for you! Happily ever after guaranteed!

#CoverReveal for Chase the Storm by @AuthorAKEvans and @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Chase the Storm

Series: Road Trip Romance #16

Author: A.K. Evans

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Opposites Attract/Close Proximity

Cover Design: Sarah Hansen, Okay Creations

Release Date: January 9, 2024

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Indy Watson is desperate.

Life hasn’t always been unkind to her, but that’s probably because she’s always been cautious. She wasn’t looking for trouble, but over the last year, too much happened outside of her control. Everything had gone from bad to worse. And if Indy doesn’t want to spend the winter living out of her car—and possibly freezing to death—her only hope is landing a job at the local ski resort.

Griffin Ross doesn’t want for anything.

Part of that is because he built his fortune as a professional surfer, but it’s mostly because he doesn’t live a lavish lifestyle. Griffin lives for the adventure. That’s why he’s currently living out of his camper traveling all over the west coast wherever the snow is falling.

Under normal circumstances, it’s unlikely Griffin and Indy would have ever crossed paths. But when an avalanche traps the pair at a Colorado resort, the opposites find avoidance is impossible.

Within days, Indy finds herself struggling not to make all the same mistakes again. But Griffin is determined to show her that, sometimes, it’s okay to chase the storm.

#CoverReveal: Legend of the Wildlings by Brittney Brewer @XpressoTours

Legend of the Wildlings
Brittney Brewer
(The Ellesmere Saga, #1)
Publication date: November 14th 2023
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

Everyone who is meant to end up here always does, eventually.

At fifteen, Ember Lothbrok has spent half her life passing through the Galway foster system, though strange occurrences seem to follow her around like a cloud of bad luck. Even if her guardians aren’t completely put off by the rain clouds that form inside, footstools that transform into pigs, or their walls suddenly turning a horrifying shade of puce, her lavender eyes flecked with ash always seal her fate.

Everything changes the day a mysterious new social worker appears for her next family transfer and whisks her across Loch Lurgan to Ellesmere—an island inhabited by Vala—of the magic blooded Northmen, like her. An island of mythical creatures and a magical school. After settling in with the Kitts, her newest foster family, and starting school at Heksheim Academy of Myth and Magic, she allows herself to have hope for the first time in years. A hope that maybe this one will stick.

But if Ember is sure of anything, it’s that a happy ending is not in the cards for her. Just as she’s beginning to settle in, she unearths a prophecy promising death and destruction to the magical creatures and beings on the island. With her newfound friends and a boy with a secret, Ember must try to stop the dark forces threatening her found family and new home before it’s too late.

This is the story of a girl with nothing left to lose,
An island filled with magic and mystery,
And the legend that could destroy it all.

…but what if the legend was wrong?

#BookBlitz: Cracking the Code on Life by Brain C. Brown @RABTBookTours @kingbrianworld

 

How to Unlock Your Door to Heaven on Earth

 

Nonfiction, New Thought, Inspiration + Personal Growth

Date Published: July 24, 2023

 

 

Unlock the Secrets to Fulfillment! Discover the Hidden Formula to Manifest Your Dreams.

 

Dive into the captivating pages of Cracking the Code of Life: How to Unlock Your Door to Heaven on Earth, an empowering self-help book that will revolutionize your approach to personal growth and manifestation.

This transformative guide combines scientific analysis, spiritual insight, and evidence-based soft skill techniques to provide you with the keys to unlock your deepest desires and achieve genuine fulfillment. Challenge conventional beliefs about manifestation as you delve into an ancient, hidden, and infallible three-step process for receiving everything your heart desires.

Cracking the Code of Life offers a unique and empowering perspective on unlocking your potential and manifesting your dreams. It fuses the best of science and spirituality to redefine your understanding of personal growth and empowerment. If you're seeking lasting transformation and are ready to embrace the power within you, this book is your pathway to heaven on earth.

 

Take charge of your reality and manifest the life you've always envisioned. Open the door to your dreams and seize your copy of Cracking the Code of Life today.

Your journey to fulfillment awaits.

#BookBlitz: Spirit Guides Divine Through a Sign by Lindsay Staloff @RABTBookTours

 

Children’s Book

Date Published: 05-01-2023

 

Spirit Guides Divine Through A Sign Is written from my personal experiences when I was child. My upbringing was worldly and colorful with taking risks and enjoying life’s seasonal Memories. The memories are what we hold on to. I thank both to both my mom and my dad that provided me with an adventurous life by believing in me and showing me the ropes. Divine travels to location destinations that have been a big part of my life and with my family. It’s as if they are still with me. Ladybugs mean living life to the fullest, this represents my father. When he passed I always saw ladybugs. I believe he is a spirit that is always with me, showing me signs of protection, guidance and it’s pretty powerful when he wants to be. My mom who is the 111 sign and Divine, the baby elephant. She loved baby elephants and the meaning of everything that’s beautiful with elephants. I educate the symbolisms of each character throughout Divine‘s journey in a rhyme in my next book, “Believe To Receive, Calling All Angels” I also educate their life purpose.

In this story, Divine meets her best friend name Chappy in the magic forest. Growing up in a small town in New Jersey we have this forest. It’s meaningful to me and I believe there is familiar energy and smells of the forest trees there which is quite magical. I include this in my book as a memory in my childhood. Chappy is always on the move and he loves to travel. He’s also very wise chatty and also snappy when he wants to be. Chappy happily joins Divine’s journey. Later they both meet a friendly soulmate friend named, Wing. The three of them traveling notice the many signs and messages from Ladybug Spirit. They love traveling to Divine’s lovely destinations and go with the flow with following the 111 signs.

Divine is compelled not only following the signs for living out her purpose. she has an intuition feeling that someday she might need a louder voice to be heard about something so important for everyone must learn and hear. Intuitively she listens to her inner spirit and believes in herself and the guided path Without knowing what will be but believing without questioning the journey. Divine ends up in Hollywood with a greater purpose in my next book series, “Believe To Receive, Calling All Angels” and The Secret Place, Child Of The Earth”.

#BookTour: 12 Postive F Words for Parents by Ryan Norris @RABTBookTours

How To Become The Authentic and Confident Parent Your Child Needs

 

Christian / Nonfiction / Self-Help / Parenting

Date Published: July 29, 2023

Publisher: Xulon Press

 

12 Positive "F" Words for Parents is an amazing book that helps parents discover their identity personally, relationally, and parentally. This book will help parents build confidence in themselves, their children, and spouse so that they can have healthy, happy, and successful life long relationships with one another. It will teach parents how to create an environment that will encourage and strengthen who they are at the core, in turn helping their children find their identity and purpose. A child's identity must be respected, recognized, and nurtured. Being a parent is one of the most difficult roles in the world. There truly is no other job like it. With the immense responsibility parents face, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Readers may find themselves with thoughts such as, "How can I be an example to my children?" or "Am I doing a good job?"

Author Ryan Norris invites readers to come on a journey of reflection and learning that will allow readers to examine how they are presenting themselves to their children and the world. Ryan lives on the beautiful gulf coast of Florida with his wife Kasia (Pronounced Kã-sh-ã), their 3 children Jocelyn, Makayla and Ezra. Ryan started his journey in the Army at 17 years old. After 11+ years of service and 2 Combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, as a Combat Military Police Officer, he switched careers and went back to school. In 2021, Ryan graduated Suma Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University with a BA in Psychology. He is currently attending Fordham University to obtain his Master of Social Work. Ryan and Kasia's dreams are to coach individuals to understand their potential, find their identity, to show how strong, motivated and fulfilled they can be, starting with the family. Parents make an everlasting mark on their children. The only way to create a culture of change is to start with ourselves. Once we have figured out ourselves we can then and only then be Fantastic parents.

#BookBlitz: Unlock Your Best Self & Conquer Grief by Ann Zachariah M.D. @RABTBookTours

 

7 Strategies for Transformation and Healing

 

 Self- Help, Personal Transformation, course and work book

Date Published: August 8, 2023

 

 

Are you looking for some tools and strategies to deal with grief and sorrow?

 

Then you are on the right practical grief healing handbook!

In "Unlock Your Best Self & Conquer Grief," embark on a profound journey of transformation and healing as you face the challenging grief. This meticulously crafted comprehensive guide offers seven powerful doable strategies designed to help you embrace your grief, process your emotions, and ultimately unlock your best self.

#TeaserTuesday: Cyrus by @MarteekaKarland @RABTBookTours

 

Iron Tzars MC, Book 8

 

MC Club Romance

Date Published: September 8, 2023

Publisher: Changeling Press

 

Odette -- My life has gone down the toilet. I accidentally got myself involved with a married man and had an… accident. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t love the cheating bastard, but I hate that I got played. Naturally I did what any self-respecting eighteen year old would do. I went to a karaoke bar and got wasted. Not my finest moment. So, when I land in the arms of a man I’ve fantasized over for the past two years, I’m not even surprised. My luck is just that bad.

Cyrus -- The first time I met Odette she was only sixteen and already more trouble than I knew what to do with. She’d been about to make a mistake with a prospect from her brother’s club when I intervened. The next time I see her, two years later, she’s singing like an angel, drunk off her ass. I have to get her out of that bar. Taking her home with me to our club doctor feels like the right thing to do. Deciding she’s mine to care for and protect might make me a possessive bastard, but I don’t like the word no so I’m not giving her the chance to object.

 

WARNING: Graphic violence and adult situations that may be triggers for some readers. Features a protective hero and a determined heroine. Eventual happy ending and NO cheating, as always.

#ReleaseBlitz: Shadowland by P.L. Hampton @RABTBookTours #Giveaway

 

Horror

Date Published: September 5, 2023

Publisher:  Running Wild/RIZE Press

Aaron thinks nothing of it when Aaron Langford’s friend, Otis Thomas, gives him a divination tray as a housewarming gift. However, as weird occurrences begin to happen around him, Aaron’s life is suddenly thrust into turmoil with the disappearance of his son, Asher, and daughter, Imani. As Aaron’s marriage and life spiral out of control and the police zero in on him as the prime suspect in his children’s disappearance, Aaron realizes he and his friends may have unleashed ancient supernatural powers that were best left alone. In a desperate attempt to bring his children back and clear his name, Aaron decides to embark on an improbable journey with the help of the divination’s tray original owner, Urbi Houna, as his guide. Shadowland explores one man’s attempts to overcome death and despair as well as pierce the veil between life and death.

#CoverReveal: It's A Wonderful Dog by Keri Salas @RABTBookTours

 

A Christmas Tail

Adult Fantasy/Holiday

Date Published: November 16, 2023

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

It’s Christmas Eve in western Kansas and a snowstorm is gaining strength as Bear Bailey, a devoted Great Pyrenees, tries to comfort his beloved owner Mary. She’s in hot water with the local business villain, and Bear’s earlier altercation with this miser only seemed to make things worse. When Mary blurts out that she wishes for a different life, Bear blames himself for her despair and runs away.

Meanwhile Jiff, a Labrador patiently waiting for his own human to meet him at the Rainbow Bridge, sees Bear shivering alone in the blizzard. Knowing Bear won’t survive the night without intervention, Jiff agrees to act as Bear’s guardian angel on Earth. He is determined to show the Great Pyrenees what the lives of the humans around him would have been like without his presence over the years.

A holiday “tail” for those who love the season but feel the deep loss of loved ones (both furry and human), It’s a Wonderful Dog shines a light on the power of love and community, and reminds us that miracles do exist.

#BookBlitz: Buried Roots by @terrajw @XpressoTours $100 Amazon gift card

Buried Roots
Terra Weiss
Publication date: September 5th 2023
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Mystery, Romance

I might’ve found my own grave.

Or not, but I don’t have time to figure it out. A perfect stranger willed me his neglected fifty-acre farm, and now, this New Yorker has two weeks to get it sell-ready. With a business to run, I can’t stay in this boondock town a second longer.

But I’ve got it handled—even after a series of suspicious property mishaps. Even after the threatening notes.

My veterinarian neighbor Owen Brooks shows up with a sledgehammer, a wicked sexy smile, and Demon, his appropriately named foster bulldog. But after losing my family, I only rely on myself.

That doesn’t stop Owen and the town of Violet Moon from showing up for me. Maybe family isn’t just blood.

Owen and I can’t deny our magnetic connection as we restore the historic estate. But the more we dig, the more my disturbing buried roots surface. I have to confront that grave… and my bombshell family secret.

*Buried Roots is a grittier, heartfelt romcom mystery with adult language and steamy, open-door chemistry that will have you rooting for a happily-ever-after.

#BookTour: Under My Pillow by Jennifer Ballow @RABTBookTours

Children's Picture Book

Date Published: February 2, 2023

Publisher: ‎ Tooth Fairy Press

Aroba Sheikh (Illustrator)

 

Five-year-old Samantha loses her first tooth.

 

After putting her tooth under her pillow, Sam goes to bed excited about the present she hopes to discover the next day. Yet, she wakes up only to find an unpleasant surprise.

There's nothing under her pillow! No present or tooth. She goes on a quest to solve the mystery with the help of the Tooth Fairy and her feathered friend.

Will all turn out happily ever after?

 

Under My Pillow explores the themes of problem-solving, trust, and forgiveness in this fun and surprising tale.

#BookBlitz: Be You Bravely by Jan Moore @RABTBookTours

 

 

Children's fiction, lgbtq+

 

 

Deep down in the depths of the sea, there lives a vibrant community of the most incredible sea creatures. Filled with wonder and love, these creatures work and play together every day.

Koyah, Inyanga, and Pandora belong to a small pod of dolphins who spend their days learning, singing, and hunting for food. The dolphin pod values friendship, diversity, and community.

Pandora loves her friends and decides that she is ready to share with her something personal and private. She shares with her friends that she is transgender.

Join Pandora and her friends as they learn about true friendship and the meaning of unconditional love.

#BookBlitz: The Fall That Saved Us by @TamaraJeree @XpressoTours Signed copy of The Fall That Saved Us (ebook if INT)

The Fall That Saved Us
Tamara Jerée
Publication date: September 5th 2023
Genres: Adult, LGBTQ+, Paranormal, Romance

Nephilim—humans with direct lines to the angels—are natural demon hunters. All nephilim, it seems, except Cassiel. The weakest among a family touched by archangels, she’s abandoned her angelic inheritance for a mundane life as a bookseller. But even in the noise of the city, she remains burdened by the strict tenets of her old life. And recently, something far more sinister haunts her.

Avitue is a succubus out for revenge—though she has little say in the matter. As part of the greater demons’ plan to ruin Cassiel’s family for slaying a duke of Hell, Avitue’s been sent to claim a particular nephilim soul, one she’s told will pose little challenge. It should be an easy seduction. Quick, fatal. But Avitue is surprised to find her own pain reflected in Cassiel, a nephilim deemed fallen by her own family’s standards.

By choosing trust, they reveal the lies that bind them, but as unwilling participants in an eternal war, trusting each other is the most dangerous thing they can do.

#BookBlitz: Queen of Moirai by Rhiannon Hargadon @XpressoTours

Queen of Moirai
Rhiannon Hargadon
Publication date: September 5th 2023
Genres: Adult, Dark Fantasy, Fantasy

Not every fairytale has a happy ending.

In QUEENS OF MOIRAI, the last descendant of The Three Fates will face her heart-stealing mother and take her rightful place as a Queen.

Buried alive just after birth, the next morning Morena is found in a blue blanket – still very much alive. Doomed with dark magic, imprisoned in a stone tower, her only friends are siblings similarly cursed.

To protect those she loves, Morena will wear a skull mask, becoming the one we know as the Grim Reaper. Her destiny seems certain until a stranger arrives, claiming to be her betrothed. All too willing to throw herself into his arms, she travels to his world, and is awed by the beauty, the glitter, and the beautiful people of his court. Some will love her. Some will protect her. Some will torment her. And one will claim every inch of her soul.

Before long, Morena’s wishes for freedom and her kingdom pale compared to her desire for revenge. She’ll fight to save her sister, control her destiny, and find the one who manipulates The Fates… before it’s too late.

This thrilling and fierce dark fantasy is what would happen if CIRCE met FOURTH WING. It’s a Greek mythology retelling, with Goddesses, folklore, and Fae.

#BookTour: The Heart Knows What the Mind Cannot See by @tobynegus @RABTBookTours

 

Self Help, Spiritual Inspiration

Date Published: 06-21-2021

 

 

This is a thought-provoking and enlightening exploration of spirituality and perception. The text functions as a guide to self-improvement, with a mixture of autobiographical elements and snippets of universal wisdom. The speaker provides accessible solutions to life's difficulties, and an outlook of optimism applicable to any circumstance. The illustrations and graphics are thoughtfully chosen, and the interactive textual elements give this work an originality that sets it apart. The speaker's own experiences and conclusions are at the heart of this fiction, and the first-person narrative voice creates a sense of proximity between author and reader. The text describes itself as 'a journey to the heart', and this truthful discovery of the self is reflected in the speaker's revelation of his whole self through the text. The narrative often presents a dichotomy between positive and negative outlooks or voices.

For example, the speaker includes sections in which his self-doubt speaks, 'you've got no proper education, you can't spell properly, you're dyslexic and your grammar is crap. You're not really a writer'. This negative voice directly opposes the sense of self-belief the speaker builds within the narrative. He uses examples such as this to remind readers that the journey to happiness is complex and that flaws or setbacks are natural. The negative separation or fragmentation of the self is prevalent in the lines, 'I do not love the grumpy me, the sad me, the hostile me, the parts of me that act as if I do not care'. The act of writing represents a unification of the self and an attempt to reframe the speaker's life into coherence. The frequent use of direct address and rhetorical questions promotes an active reading experience, in which the author opens up a dialogue with the reader. The text includes prompts and activities for the reader to engage with and learn from. Encouraging readers to take part in the text is emblematic of their journey to self-fulfillment and love, in which they must take responsibility for actively creating their own happiness.

The speaker depicts his process of enlightenment as a framework for others to emulate, and the format of the text demonstrates the transfer of agency to those who take part in the speaker's challenges at the end of each chapter. This work ultimately teaches us that 'we are the cause of what is' and thus sheds light on the crucial idea that every individual has the power to create themselves and their world positively.