When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone… Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved… Continue reading Fantastic Beasts: The Original Screenplay
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Mini-Review // Permanent Record
Hello everyone! I am so excited to share my spoiler-free review of Permanent Record by Mary HK Choi! As you guys know, I fell in love with this author's writing after I read Emergency Contact last year. Thank you to Simon & Schuster Books for providing a free e-copy in exchange for an honest review.… Continue reading Mini-Review // Permanent Record
Mini-Review: Sarah’s Key
Paris, July 1942: Ten-year-old Sarah is brutally arrested with her family in the Vel' d'Hiv' roundup, the most notorious act of French collaboration with the Nazis. but before the police come to take them, Sarah locks her younger brother, Michel, in their favorite hiding place, a cupboard in the family's apartment. She keeps the key,… Continue reading Mini-Review: Sarah’s Key
Girls of Paper and Fire
In this lush fantasy, Lei is a member of the Paper caste, the lowest and most oppressed class in Ikhara. She lives in a remote village with her father, where the decade-old trauma of watching her mother snatched by royal guards still haunts her. Now, the guards are back, and this time it's Lei they're… Continue reading Girls of Paper and Fire
Let’s Be Legends
Kara Olecki didn’t mean to kill her boyfriend Matt. But she did—and she’s paying the price. As she waits for the jury’s decision, she has nothing but time to recap all the important moments, both good and bad, that led up to her sentencing. Told in dual timelines, experience Kara’s thoughts in the courtroom and… Continue reading Let’s Be Legends
The Epic Crush of Genie Lo // A mythology-inspired YA tale
Genie Lo is one among droves of Ivy-hopeful overachievers in her sleepy Bay Area suburb. You know, the type who wins. When she’s not crushing it at volleyball or hitting the books, Genie is typically working on how to crack the elusive Harvard entry code. But when her hometown comes under siege from hellspawn straight out… Continue reading The Epic Crush of Genie Lo // A mythology-inspired YA tale
Mini-Reviews // Emmy and Oliver & The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
Hey everyone! Hope your week is going well! I have a few reviews stashed away that I haven't gotten around to sharing until now. These are two fairly well-liked books and although I enjoyed them overall, there might be some controversial opinions coming up. Be forewarned 🙂 Emmy & Oliver (Robin Benway) Emmy’s best friend,… Continue reading Mini-Reviews // Emmy and Oliver & The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
