Book of Night
Book of Night was my first Holly Black book… It might also be my last. Continue reading Book of Night
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Viola Davis – Finding Me
I love Viola Davis – I love the radiant beacon she’s become. Every time I see her on a red carpet, she looks stunning. The Woman King was a fantastic movie and she’s now the third black woman to have gained EGOT status after winning a Grammy for this very book. Continue reading Viola Davis – Finding Me
Three Women
When people asked me what this book was about I’d say “three women”. Both because I’m a smart ass but also because it’s true. Three Women is an interesting read, though it may not be for everyone. Continue reading Three Women
The Atlas Six
If you want to get into Dark Academia as a genre, The Atlas Six would be a good place to start. Continue reading The Atlas Six
Small Great Things
Last year someone recommended Jodi Picoult’s Small Great Things. Picoult is generally not an author I gravitated towards, but when I saw this book at the thrift store for $1.99, I figured I might as well pick it up. I kind of regret it. Continue reading Small Great Things
The Ballard of Songbirds and Snakes
When you think of some great villain origin stories – Arthur Fleck into Joker, Walter White into Heisenberg, Anakin into Darth Vader – they all have something in common they start out as someone you can relate to or empathize with. Unfortunately, Suzanne Collins didn’t get the memo on that… Continue reading The Ballard of Songbirds and Snakes
Mexican Gothic
It’s the 1950s in Mexico. Noemí Taboada is a young glamourous debutante enjoying the frivolities of life when she is summoned home by her father. He has received a peculiar letter from Noemí’s cousin Catalina with staggering accusations. She claims to be held captive by her newly wed husband and his family, that she is being poisoned and needs rescue. “You must come for me Noemí. You have to save me. I cannot save myself…”.
Where the Crawdads Sing
Where the Crawdads Sing is the story of Kya Clark – the “Marsh Girl” of Barkley Cove in North Carolina. In 1969, the town hot-shot Chase Andrews is found dead under suspicious circumstances and Kya is the prime suspect. The book flips back and forth between Kya’s past and current investigation before the two stories eventually sync up. It’s a coming of age story and a courtroom drama all bound up in one. Continue reading Where the Crawdads Sing
Harleen
I love Harley Quinn. I don’t even really know why, but as a kid, I remember watching her on Batman: The Animated Series and thinking she was funny. These days, I still favour Harley as my fighter of choice when playing Injustice 2. Harley has a pretty well-known origin story. A former psychiatric intern at Arkham Asylum, she falls madly in love with the Joker … Continue reading Harleen
Gods of Jade and Shadow
Gods of Jade and Shadow tells the story of Casiopea Tun. An 18-year-old girl in 1920s Mexico. She works as a maid/servant in her family home and is often mistreated by the men of the household – particularly her cousin and her grandfather. One day Casiopea opens a mysterious wooden box and suddenly finds herself in the company of Hun-Kame, a Lord of Xibalba, who is on a quest to reclaim his throne. As with any quest, there are a number of tasks that must be completed and challenges to be faced. Hun-Kame’s resurrection is contingent on a bone shard lodged in Casiopea’s hand, and will slowly kill her unless they’re able to complete their journey. Continue reading Gods of Jade and Shadow
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