Did you spend hours as a child searching for clues and solving mysteries with Nancy Drew? If so, you will approach this series with a much different perspective than I did. I found the series to be enjoyable, though a bit disappointing in the end. To watch my full review, click play below :): Did…
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Bone by Yrsa-Daley Ward (Book Review)
To say that Bone is a book of poetry is a bit of an oversimplification. Bone is a vehicle a griot used to transport her stories. One thing that becomes immediately apparent is that Yrsa-Daley Ward is a storyteller before she is a poet. Her poems weave us through complex romantic interactions and even more…
A Review of The Wicked + The Divine
Anyone who has spoken to me over the last two months, or watched my book reviews, knows that I have been raving about the comic book series, The Wicked + The Divine. Finally, the review is here: As always, I would love to hear your feedback! Either write it in a comment below or email…
Harry Potter and Our Modern Times (Book Review)
If you’re like me, you’ve probably been a diehard Harry Potter fan for many years. What I tend to love most about the books is that they’re always a great escape from reality; what is less exciting is when the books become a reflection of your current reality. In Harry Potter there are many valuable…
Midnight III (Book Review)
If you’re like me you probably fell in love with the character Midnight upon reading Sister Souljah’s, The Coldest Winter Ever. As Sister Souljah states, “he’s what every woman wants in a man…” Yeah, I used to think so when I was younger, but as you get older you realize Midnight is slightly flawed. Don’t…
The Warmth of Other Suns (Book Review)
The Great Migration—I honestly do not recall having this as a topic of discussion at any point of my education. Not even during Black History Month lessons. I just assumed that eventually, newly freed slaves just sorta drifted to their permanent location. Well, this book was the history lesson I never had and never knew…
Fun(4)DaMental: Grimm’s Fairy Tales
Our first review is complete and we are ready to share with you our uninhibited opinions of Grimm’s Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm. Below are our remarks and cumulative grade for the book. Enjoy ☺ Tyrah: Grimm’s Fairy Tales by 19th century author Wilhelm Grimm is a fantastical journey into 1800’s Germany, the western…
