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The Little Mermaid Review

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Book of Night

Book of Night was my first Holly Black book. This was a surprising admission, at least for me, considering how often I saw her books on the shelves back when I lived in Indigo’s YA section. For whatever reason, I never picked up any of her books and just always passed them by. Then Book of Night showed up as one of my Fairyloot books and I was excited to read her story. Book of Night is Black’s…

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Viola Davis - Finding Me

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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.  The titular women are Maggie – a young woman who was molested by her high school teacher, Slone – a married woman who sleeps with other people (for her husband’s pleasure), and Lina – who rekindles a…

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The Atlas Six

Even since I heard that book subscriptions were a thing, I’ve wanted to find one that appealed to me. Generally, most that I’ve come across are YA-focused, and though 12-year-old me would have been overjoyed at all the available options, 30-year-old me was looking for something different. Lo and behold, the Fairyloot adult subscription box! While I wish the cost per book was a little less (the…

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Small Great Things

Last year during one of our BIPOC ERG sessions, 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. Can you tell we’re at the cottage? When I say this book left me reeling, it’s an understatement. There was a lot to digest…

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All the References in THE CUPHEAD SHOW! Trailer

All the References in THE CUPHEAD SHOW! Trailer

Netflix recently dropped the trailer (and release date) for THE CUPHEAD SHOW! The adaptation of the already popular game series was announced a few years ago – where I noted that it was already tagged as a kid’s show and it seems they are sticking to it. Netflix describes the series as a “character-driven comedy series” that follows Cuphead and his brother Mugman (or “Mugsy” as he’s once referred…

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Let's Talk About that Deathly Hallows Scene

Let’s Talk About that Deathly Hallows Scene

In anticipation of the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, HBO played each of the 8 Potter films to close out the new year. It had been a while since I had watched any of the movies (Prisoner of Azkaban is still my favourite) and as we got to Deathly Hallows, I couldn’t stop thinking about that scene. You know the one. That “Harmoine” scene as some have dubbed it. It was even…

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Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts 

The past couple of years has been mentally draining on so many of us. What better time for us Potterheads to return home one more time. Image Source: IMDb To say I was excited was an understatement. Harry Potter holds a special place in my heart – like it does for so many of us – and I couldn’t wait to see the Golden Trio together again. To get everyone at peak excitement for the reunion, HBO…

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How AMC's Casting Changes Louis

How AMC’s Casting Changes Louis

Earlier this month, it was announced that Sam Reid had been cast as the infamous Lestat de Lioncourt in AMC’s upcoming adaptation of Interview with the Vampire. Now we have our Louis. Image Source: IMDb Jacob Anderson, known for playing Grey Worm on HBO’s Game of Thrones has been cast as the forever melancholy Louis de Pointe du Lac. Unlike Lestat, Louis has only appeared on screen once,…

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The Ballard of Songbirds and Snakes

I’ve been slowly analyzing The Hunger Games series under the guides of my Reluctant Revolutionaries series, and with it so fresh in my mind I decided to finally read The Ballard of Songbirds and Snakes. Image by me It’s the 10th year of the annual Hunger Games, but it is not the grand spectacle that we have come to know through the original trilogy. Panem is still recovering from the war and…

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AMC has found their Lestat

AMC has found their Lestat

It was announced last summer that AMC would be adapting Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire for the small screen and now we have our first casting announcement. Sam Reid has been cast as Lestat de Lioncourt, the charming blonde vampire who thrills in his violent delights. As Variety notes, this is a potential big break for Sam Reid, as AMC has the rights to the full Vampire Chronicles and…

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STRAY - The Game We've All Been Waiting For

STRAY – The Game We’ve All Been Waiting For

Everybody wants to be a cat. Finally, technology has advanced to the point where this is no longer a just a Disney song, but a real possibility for us all. Stray is a third person video game that puts you into the body of a little orange cat. Alone, injured, our kitty avatar has been separated from family and on a quest to return home. Set in a futuristic cyberpunk world, you roam through…

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Mexican Gothic

Earlier this year I read Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s other novel, Gods of Jade and Shadow which I really enjoyed. However, I only picked it up by chance, what I really wanted to read was Mexican Gothic but it was out of stock. I ended up receiving it as a secret santa present, and now several months later I’ve finally finished it. Image Source: Penguin Random House It’s the 1950s in Mexico. Noemí…

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Loki & Glorious Purpose

Loki & Glorious Purpose

The first season Loki has come to an end and with it he has finally revealed his glorious purpose. When it was initially announced, I’ll admit I wasn’t super pumped for a Loki series. Though Tom Hiddleston is incredibly charming, Tumblr kind of ruined him for me for a little while. He had died multiple times in the MCU with the last one seeming quite final. However, when it comes to comics, the…

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Where the Crawdads Sing

Where the Crawdads Sing 3.5/5

It’s been awhile since I read anything, not for lack of desire, but simply because work keeps you busy. I had decided to re-read Life of Pi since its short chapters were something I could easily digest with the last bit of mental energy I had for the day. This slow-read was enough to relight my fire, and with that I managed to finally cross another book off the ever-growing to-be-read list –…

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Timothée Chalamet to play Willy Wonka?

Timothée Chalamet to play Willy Wonka?

You’ve likely heard the news by now, but if not Timothée Chalamet has been cast as the world renown (and occasionally murderous) chocolatier in Wonka. Now, he’s not my cup of tea – but people everywhere lust after Timmy C. and I can’t help but wonder – do we really need a hot Willy Wonka?  Not much yet is known about the plot – but it is a musical and will be set prior to Wonka’s opening of the…

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