Book Review: Bitten (Otherworld #1) by Kelley Armstrong

April 18, 2018 // No Comments

Kelley Armstrong does a very good job setting up the world in this first book. There’s lots of little details describing the way the pack works and the hierarchy and such that makes it feel very real. I definitely think... Continue reading →

Drama Review: A Love So Beautiful

April 4, 2018 // No Comments

There’s a lot to love about this drama. It’s cute, simple, funny, and well acted. The story follows a group of friends through high school and college, and the relationships (or lack thereof) that they work through. I (and others... Continue reading →

Pick of the Week: Flower and Garden Festival Mickey Ears

March 29, 2018 // 1 Comment

A few years ago, my mom and I were at Disney World for my birthday, which happened to fall during one of my FAVORITE events at Disney World: Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival. Epcot is normally lovely any time of... Continue reading →

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

March 26, 2018 // 2 Comments

      Caraval (Caraval #1) by Stephanie Garber – had my eye on this one for a while. Hope it lives up to some of the hype it got prior to publishing. Why Her? 6 Truths We Need to Hear When... Continue reading →

Book Review: The Fallen Kingdom by Elizabeth May

March 21, 2018 // 1 Comment

Pretty much everything. I loved this series from start to finish, though I felt the second and third book were far stronger than the first. I adore Kiaran and Aileana’s relationship (although we did veer a teensy bit into Twilight... Continue reading →

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?

March 12, 2018 // 5 Comments

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden I can see why everyone loves this book, but I will say, it’s moving pretty slowly for me. The writing is fantastic, but I don’t really love any of the characters (Vasya... Continue reading →

Saturday Shuffle: Sparkle from Your Name

March 10, 2018 // 1 Comment

Continuing on with the Your Name soundtrack! This week’s Saturday Shuffle is the song Sparkle. I think this song really captures the tone/mood of the movie, and just watching this video makes me want to watch the whole movie over... Continue reading →

Book Review: For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund

March 7, 2018 // 2 Comments

I will confess, I have never read Persuasion by Jane Austen. I knew the general story, of course, and I’ve read multiple other Jane Austen novels. That did nothing to diminish my enjoyment of For Darkness Shows the Stars. I’m... Continue reading →

Saturday Shuffle: Nandemonaiya from Your Name.

March 3, 2018 // No Comments

Today’s Saturday Shuffle comes from one of my very favorite movies from last year, Your Name. If you haven’t watched it, you’re missing out. I recommend watching it in Japanese first (there’s something a bit magical about the Japanese version),... Continue reading →

Friday Book Beginnings: The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

March 2, 2018 // No Comments

It was late winter in Northern Rus’, the air sullen with wet that was neither rain nor snow. The brilliant February landscape had given way to the dreary gray of March, and the household of Pyotr Vladimirovich were all sniffling... Continue reading →