Naty’s Bookshelf gives a quick and informative look into the book Throwaway Girls. I might pick this one up in my next book haul! Click the link to learn more. -Sav
Rating: ★★★★☆ Categories: YA Thriller, F/F I received advance copies via Edelweiss and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. In Throwaway Girls…
eARC Review: Throwaway Girls by Andrea Contos
I’ve been very curious about the Rick Riordan Presents series and Zeezee with Books’ review is very insightful into this particular entry. Check out the review and decide for yourself. -Sav
I finally got around to trying one of the Rick Riordan Presents books! 😊 I enjoyed reading Riordan’s Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus novels, so …
“Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky” by Kwame Mbalia
I love rereads because you see things you didn’t notice before. In this case Dragon on a Book liked Infinite Noise more the second time. Click the link to check out their review. -Sav
Wednesday is not my usual day for publishing reviews, but I finished my reread (well, I listened to the audiobook this time) of this book and can’t …
Reread Review // The Infinite Noise by Lauren Shippen
Debjani’s Thoughts is sure to always knock it out of the park, but they really nailed it with this review. What I love is that this review is thorough and honest. The Hollow Gods is going on my TBR. -Sav
WHAT IS THE BOOK ABOUT? Black Hollow is a town with a dark secret. For centuries, residents have foretold the return of the Dreamwalker—an ominous …
The Hollow Gods by A. J. Vrana – Review & Blog Tour
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This book will always be a 5 star read no matter how many times I revisit it, but here’s what I noticed rereading it as an adult.
Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school…again. And that’s the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook and into his life.
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Let me start off by saying that Percy is one of the funniest and most relatable protagonists that I’ve ever read. Many people will already know this and have read the Percy Jackson series already but I like the idea of revisiting it under a critical lens. That is why we are here today.
The first thing that really struck me was that Percy is a 6th grader in this book! Like I knew that in my head, and as a middle schooler I was like, yeah totally, but as an adult I’m like no. Even if he is a demigod and what not, this is a ridiculous amount of responsibility for an 11-12 year old. I have a 6th grade nephew and I wouldn’t trust him to walk to the park and back, let alone the other side of the country. That is some wild stuff. Everyone will probably be like, but Grover? No. Grover is not much more mature than Percy and I would trust him less than my nephew. That probably sounds a little bit unfair but imagine yourself as a middle schooler. Would you be capable of doing the things Percy did?
Something else that stood out to me, in a good way, was that Chiron is not like other teachers/mentors. A theme that I’ve noticed in middle grade and YA books is that the teacher/mentor character is quick to blame or believe that the “new kid” has done wrong. Clarisse (bully) is quick to blame Percy when a hellhound is summoned, but Chiron (mentor) realizes that Clarisse is full of garbage, and why would Percy summon a hellhound on himself? I like to use the teachers in Harry Potter as a bad example of teachers/mentors, because they are always so quick to blame Harry. It makes me happy to realize that Chiron is not that dumb.
I also noticed that Riordan seemingly accurately describes outrage media. Percy gets in trouble everywhere he goes and in this book the news team isn’t far behind. It was funny because it’s ridiculous, but the media, much like stereotypical mentors, were quick to blame Percy and create this wild story about him and how he’s this unstable boy lighting the world on fire. As a kid I thought that there was no way the media could mix up the truth that bad, but as an adult I know that they definitely could and probably would.
As a kid this book made me laugh, and as an adult it made me laugh more. That’s what I love about this series. It balances the tone of a middle grade novel very well but also has content for older readers. It doesn’t incorporate any adult themes but the jokes translate well to an older audience. It’s not too kiddy is what I’m trying to get across. 10 years later it’s still a fun read.
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Percy is still a 5/5 and probably always will be. Check back soon for the next installment.
If you’d like a copy of your own follow this link. I will get a portion of the profit at no extra cost to you.
Have you read The Percy Jackson series before? If you did as a kid I highly suggest that you reread as an adult. Let me know what you think in the comments!
This movie was so surreal and in parts had a reminiscent feeling of The Shining, but in the end lost me.
Hereditary is a 2018 American supernatural horror tragedy film written and directed by Ari Aster, in his feature film directorial debut. It stars Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro and Gabriel Byrne as a family haunted by a mysterious presence after the death of their secretive grandmother.
(Description from Wikipedia)
This movie made my skin absolutely crawl, and the tone was completely unsettling. I haven’t felt this kind of fear since the first time I watched The Shining. It just this feeling of unease that never dissipates, and intensifies with every passing minute. Even with all of the adjectives I just used I feel like I haven’t accurately described the feeling it left me with. It’s just a genuinely scary feeling.
I’d read a spoiler for this movie so I knew about the big disturbing point that happens, but it didn’t make it any easier to watch. The movie is driven with such intensity and finality that it was nauseating. It’s hard to watch someone die in such a realistic way, and for it to be so graphic was painful. The response from this death I’m referring to feel so real, especially the response of the brother. The actor does a fantastic job of portraying an absolutely traumatized and guilty person that’s grieving. Every moment the camera is on him it feels real, and it is terrifying.
All of the actors, not just the one playing the brother, put on terrific performances. The little sister was such a lingering force that I couldn’t stop thinking about. She does this tongue clicking thing in the movie that gave me the creeps. I can’t hear anyone click their tongue without imagining her. The parents were so well portrayed and they exhibited opposite ends of the grieving spectrum, it was a beautiful balance and excellent contrast for a film. The parents grieving in two completely different ways did a lot for the tension, on top of all the other scary things happening around them. The tension built and never stopped building.
That’s sort of what’s wrong with the ending. The tension built and built but there really wasn’t a release. Just more questions. Not to mention it felt almost like the story flipped over at the end and gave us a more stereotypical ending. I was expecting something a little more unique, but it wasn’t delivered. Up until the end the movie is a 5 star film, but the ending really hurt how I felt about it. It was a cop out.
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With all things considered this movie is still a 4/5 stars.
If you’d like to experience the unease for yourself, follow this link to purchase a copy for yourself. I will get a portion of the profit at no extra cost to you.
Check out this review by Twirling Book Princess. I can always trust this blog for good and honest reviews. -Sav
A very cute and funny book about a girl grieving the loss of her grandma when she meets a very adorable girl… who turns out to be a vampire.
Review for Vampeerz
This retelling of Beowulf features the lead artist from The Lord Of The Rings (my fave) and you must check out the review by Witty And Sarcastic Bookclub. -Sav
The exhilarating epic blazes to life — featuring illustrations by a lead artist on the LORD OF THE RINGS film trilogy. “Look into the flames and let …
Beowulf: A Tale of Blood, Heat, and Ashes by Nicky Raven and John Howe
If you’re into intense mysteries check out this review by celinelingg. You might find your next read. -Sav
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If you enjoy magic, strong female leads, and the feeling that you can do anything, than I’d think The Ship of Shadows is perfect for you. But, don’t take my word for it, read the review by ThatBookGal Blogs. -Sav
It’s my stop on the blog tour for Maria Kuzniar’s swashbuckling middle grade adventure, The Ship of Shadows.
Blog Tour: The Ship and the Shadows by Maria Kuzniar
I’ve been considering reading Smile for a long time, and after reading this post from Briar’s Reviews I’ll definitely be picking it one up. -Sav
Smile by Raina Telgemeier is a story that totally connected with me in ways other books couldn’t. Raina’s story echoes a lot of my own, and it made …
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Do you have a young reader at home who likes mystery? You should check out Agent Zaiba Investigates The Poison Plot, but first read the review by Book Craic. -Sav
What a wonderfully fun and engaging read for younger fans of mystery with plenty of action, clues to follow and supportive friendships. I’m …
Review: Agent Zaiba Investigates The Poison Plot
I will be adding this one to my TBR, and you should too. But check out the review from Allisa White’s Book Blog first. -Sav
Was it really a smart idea to read this book during a pandemic? … ehhh probably not. But I did it anyways, mostly at my husband’s request. I told him…
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This thriller is sure to take your breath away, just check out this positive review by Shalini’s Books & Reviews. -Sav
Many thanks to Sarah for my spot on this Blog Tour. I am the surprise JILL IN THE BOX This review is dedicated to Sarah for her trust in me and for …
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