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Book Review: The Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan

Unfortunately, the statement in the YouTube thumbnail is not clickbait. I filmed this review days ago and the emotions are still fresh. Heart of the Sun Warrior is not without its problems, which we will explore further in the video. However, it is the mark of great literature and world building that allows one toContinue reading “Book Review: The Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan”

New Patreon Benefit Added: Monthly Personal Tarot Readings

Hi everyone, I’m so glad to be back on the blog and I hope you enjoyed the recent introduction of a videos on here. It’s been fun to learn the whole process of editing, effects and scripting. So, I have some exciting news! I recently a new benefit for my $4 a month patrons. TheContinue reading “New Patreon Benefit Added: Monthly Personal Tarot Readings”

“I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy | An Incredible Journey of Self Discovery

As a fan of iCarly in my younger years, I always thought McCurdy was a great actress. And now I know she is because of the immense pain and trauma that she expertly hid just below the surface. Check out the full video review below! Whether you read this memoir, want to read it orContinue reading ““I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy | An Incredible Journey of Self Discovery”

Does Shock Value Have a Place in Literature? | A Discussion of ‘Tender is the Flesh’ by Agustina Bazterrica

Despite a disturbing and at times horrific premise, it can’t be ignored that Tender Is The Flesh touches on some important topics such as: poverty, injustice, the corrupting nature of influence, hypocrisy, and the power of socialization to normalize atrocities. With all that said and for all it’s true shock value, though it was inContinue reading “Does Shock Value Have a Place in Literature? | A Discussion of ‘Tender is the Flesh’ by Agustina Bazterrica”

I Was Not Prepared for This Horror Novel!

I hope you enjoy this review! The book was definitely a wild ride, full of well-developed characters, gruesome imagery and a rather gross reveal. I may be adding some more horror reads to my TBR (To Be Read) list. Do you have any recommendations? Let me know in the comments!

Purple Hibiscus: The Importance of Telling Diverse Stories

In today’s book review, we dive into Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie! We’ll explore social issues, corrupt politics, and religious extremism in this tale of a teenage girl in Nigeria and her family that still strikes a chord nearly two decades later!

A Truly Dark Fairytale: ‘All the Murmuring Bones’ by A.G. Slatter

Hey guys, I hope you’ll forgive me as I am embarrassingly late to posting this video on here. If you like this review, you may want to stick around for the next one which will be Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie! The novel follows two siblings in Nigeria as their family is split upContinue reading “A Truly Dark Fairytale: ‘All the Murmuring Bones’ by A.G. Slatter”

Taylor Jenkins Reid and the Art of Form

In today’s video, we are discussing Taylor Jenkins Reid’s The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and drawing comparisons to the newer of her works, Daisy Jones and The Six. Together, we will discover just how much form matters to our characters and story! I didn’t want to just do a book review because many, manyContinue reading “Taylor Jenkins Reid and the Art of Form”

Book Review: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan follows the harrowing adventures of Xingyin as she works to set her mother free from imprisonment on the moon. Along the way, she will encounter love, betrayal and treachery in a kingdom where gossip and rumor rule with an iron fist. Tan’s debut novel is packedContinue reading “Book Review: Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan”

Reader Poll: Which Book Should I Review?

My first exclusive reader poll is up now on Patreon! It’s important to me that you guys have a say in the content that I put out. I wouldn’t be able to do any of this if it wasn’t for you! Because of that, I want to give you all the benefits possible. The videoContinue reading “Reader Poll: Which Book Should I Review?”