Category: Reviews and Discussions
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Book Review: A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir
I’m finally picking up this series again after reading the first two books a few months ago. Being back in the world of the An Ember in the Ashes series was a lot of fun. So without further ado, let’s get into my spoiler-free review of A Reaper at the Gates. Book: A Reaper at… Read more
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First Chapter Checklist Example – Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
If you’re wondering how to write the beginning of a book, I’ve got just the thing for you: a first chapter checklist that will help you ensure your opening chapter engages your audience, is full of action, establishes the essentials of your story, and makes your readers ask questions that will have them dying to… Read more
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Book Review: Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
I’m finally trying Cassandra Clare’s books again. It’s been years since I’ve read anything of hers, but I’ve heard people talking about them all this time. The Infernal Devices is one of my favorite series, but I fell off the Shadowhunter bandwagon somewhere around book 5 of The Mortal Instruments. I’m not sure if it… Read more
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TV Show Recommendations – My Favorite TV Shows
Fresh off a rewatch of my favorite TV show (see below), I can’t help but want to share this great show and the other shows I love with everyone. So, here’s a list of my TV recommendations, including my top 3 favorites and some honorable mentions. Whether you like sci-fi, horror, comedy, or drama, I’ve… Read more
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Book Review: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
A couple weeks ago, I read The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. I’ve been wanting to read more of Gaiman’s books for a while since he’s such a well-known author, but I’d only ever read Stardust before this. The Graveyard Book was a fun read! I enjoyed reading it with my book club, and it… Read more
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Review: The Artful Dodger
One day a few months ago, I was watching The Queen’s Gambit (an excellent show by the way), which has Thomas Brodie-Sangster in it. Since I love Thomas Brodie-Sangster I wondered what else he’s in that I could watch, and I stumbled on this little TV show called The Artful Dodger. After seeing a Reddit… Read more
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Rereading The Hunger Games Trilogy 16 Years Later
After reading and watching The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes last year, I’ve been back on a Hunger Games kick. I rewatched the movies shortly after watching the prequel, and over the last couple of months, I reread the original Hunger Games trilogy. It had been years since I’d read the books. I was obsessed… Read more
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My Favorite Fantasy Series – Fantasy Book Recommendations
Fantasy is my favorite genre. It’s what I love to read, write, and edit. So I thought today I would share the best fantasy series—in my opinion—and give you some fantasy book recommendations that you might like. A lot of these books are quite popular, so you’ve probably heard of them and perhaps read them… Read more
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Book Review: A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir
Book: A Torch Against the Night Author: Sabaa Tahir Genre: YA Fantasy “You are a torch against the night—if you dare to let yourself burn.” A Torch Against the Night is the sequel to An Ember in the Ashes, set in an Ancient-Rome-like world where Elias is a soldier and Laia is a slave. Read… Read more
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Book Review: An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Book: An Ember in the Ashes Author: Sabaa Tahir Genre: YA Fantasy An Ember in the Ashes follows Laia and Elias in the Martial Empire—an Ancient-Rome-like world. When Laia’s brother is arrested for treason, she begs for the help of the resistance to free him. In exchange, she must become their spy at Blackcliff Academy,… Read more