Loosely inspired by the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, Spinning Silver takes us to a world where a moneylender’s daughter, a peasant girl, and the daughter of a lord set to marry the young tsar are caught in a tangled web when word of a girl that can turn silver into gold captures the attention of a nameless… Read More Book Review: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Over the years, Fredrik Backman has built a reputation for writing books that perfectly captures the human condition, no matter the circumstances. Anxious People takes perhaps one of the most hilariously outrageous concepts and turns it into a breathtaking story of the messy nature of life. Set in a small Swedish town, Anxious People sets… Read More Book Review: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Once again, this wrap up is out later than expected. Most of this post was written two weeks ago, but then work got busy and I had deadlines to meet and, naturally, the blog fell on the backburner. So, how is everyone doing? I feel like I should ask this more often because it’s so… Read More June Wrap Up 2021
It’s summertime and, I don’t know about you guys, but I am here for all things cute and contemporary. Once again, July is gifting readers to a slew of exciting novels that are guaranteed to either sweep you off your feet or be unapologetically brutal. Here are six books you need to keep an eye… Read More Ones to Watch: July Book Releases 2021
Apolgies for this delayed wrap up. In my head, I was convinced I already posted it. May literally has come and gone in the blink of an eye. It seems like this year, in general, has just flown. It turns out, May was an incredibly busy month for me with a lot of ongoing projects… Read More May Wrap Up 2021
So, I always intend to get these ‘Ones to Watch’ posts out before the actual release date but inevitably fail. Nevertheless, June has got to be one of the most exciting months for publishing. This small selection of novels is guaranteed to transport you to new worlds and introduce you to characters that will make… Read More Ones to Watch: June Book Releases 2021
Based on the manga, Attack on Titan has long been one of the most compelling dark fantasy series to grace our screens. It’s a show that’s been defined by its bloody body count, but within that, the show has constantly put the emphasis on humanity’s survival from, at the start, the man-eating Titans, but has… Read More TV Talk: Who is the Villain? Thoughts on Attack on Titan (Season 4)
As one of the most anticipated shows of the year, Netflix’s Shadow and Bone was already being prized to be the next epic fantasy. That expectation puts a lot of pressure on the show to create a narrative that is engaging and thrilling. Did they succeed in this? Overall, yes. That’s not to say it’s… Read More TV Talk: Reasons to Watch Shadow & Bone
Another month goes by and, we still have plenty of books to look forward to. These are just a small selection of books to look forward to this May. The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He (4) Perhaps one of the most sought after books of the year, The Ones We’re Meant to… Read More Ones to Watch: May Book Releases 2021
Breaking News!!! This girl has FINALLY finished a novel. It’s only taken four months, but it’s done and what a book it is. The City of Brass was such a richly imaginative and immersive reading experience. It’s one of those books that has a constant simmering tension on the verge of explosion. When I got… Read More April Wrap Up 2021
