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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 by Helen Hoang
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 by Ali Hazelwood
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 by Sarah J. Maas
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 by Hafsah Faizal
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 ç-Íyímídé about two students, Devon & Chiamaka, and their struggles against an anonymous bully. When two Niveus Private … Continue reading Book Review: Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
The time has come! The premiere of the Gossip Girl reboot hit HBO Max today and it was....something. I actually didn't realize that only the first episode was premiering today, and that HBO Max is going to do weekly releases for the rest of season one. That definitely foiled my plans of binging the show … Continue reading Gossip Girl Reboot (2021) Episode 1 Review
Hey, everyone! Today I'm presenting you my thoughts on the Gossip Girl reboot trailer. I'm a huge Gossip Girl fan (see: I Can't Stop Rewatching Gossip Girl and Here's Why), and as much as I've been dreading this reboot since it was announced a few years back, there's no way I can't not watch it. … Continue reading Gossip Girl Reboot (2021) Trailer Thoughts
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