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There are a ton of reviews that I forgo posting to the blog if I feel like they aren't in-depth or long enough to stand on their own. But I still like the idea of being able to point to my thoughts on a certain book, even if the review is on the shorter side. … Continue reading Mini Book Reviews: Romances I’ve Read So Far This Year
I was in quite the reading slump back in January, but there was still one, great read that came out of last month, and that was K.A. Tucker's The Simple Wild. About the Book Calla Fletcher wasn't even two when her mother took her and fled the Alaskan wild, unable to handle the isolation of … Continue reading Book Review: The Simple Wild
The Netflix original series Julie and the Phantoms, included everything that I could have ever wanted in a TV show. JATP was produced by High School Musical's very own Kenny Ortega, had a fun and refreshing set-up, and included some great musical numbers in each of the show's nine episodes. Needless to say, when it … Continue reading What Julie and the Phantoms Gets Right (Review)
I've been in a weird mood when it comes to movies lately. So much so that I was convinced the holiday season would pass me by before I would be able to sit through the entirety of one Christmas film. But that all changed after I watched The Holiday. The Holiday is a 2006 holiday-themed … Continue reading Movie Review: The Holiday (2006)
Hey, everyone! I'm back with another book review and today it's for Helen Hoang's 2021 release, The Heart Principle. About the Book A woman struggling with burnout learns to embrace the unexpected—and the man she enlists to help her—in this new New York Times bestselling romance by Helen Hoang. When violinist Anna Sun accidentally achieves career success … Continue reading Book Review: The Heart Principle
Hey, everyone! Today's review is for Ali Hazelwood's debut romantic-comedy, The Love Hypothesis. About the Book As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships--but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is dating and well on her way to a happily … Continue reading Book Review: The Love Hypothesis
Hey, everyone! Today's review is for the first installment in Christelle Dabos' The Mirror Visitor quartet, A Winter's Promise. About the Book Long ago, following a cataclysm called “The Rupture,” the worl d was shattered into many floating celestial islands. Known now as Arks, each has developed in distinct ways; each seems to possess its … Continue reading Book Review: A Winter’s Promise (The Mirror Visitor #1)
Hey, everyone! Today's review is for Sarah J. Maas's fantasy romance, A Court of Silver Flames! About the Book Nesta Archeron has always been prickly-proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself … Continue reading Book Review: A Court of Silver Flames
Hey, everyone! I'm back with a new book review, and this time it's for Hafsah Faizal's debut YA fantasy, We Hunt the Flame! About the Book People lived because she killed. People died because he lived. Zafira is the Hunter, disguising herself as a man when she braves the cursed forest of the Arz to … Continue reading Book Review: We Hunt the Flame
Hey, everyone! I'm back with a new book review, and this time it's for Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé's YA contemporary thriller, Ace of Spades! About the Book Gossip Girl meets Get Out in Ace of Spades, a YA contemporary thriller by debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé about two students, Devon & Chiamaka, and their struggles against an anonymous bully. When two Niveus Private … Continue reading Book Review: Ace of Spades
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