In the 2010s, when a successful film franchise based on a well-known young adult series came to an end, the last book was split into two movies. Now, obviously, this was done to make more money, but this allowed the story to be as faithful to the source material as possible with the conclusion. ItContinue reading “Mockingjay Part 1 and Part 2 Movie Reviews”
Category Archives: Young Adult
Mockingjay Book Review
There are certain expectations for the conclusion of a well-known series. Readers want it to be exciting, answer as many of their questions as possible, and provide a satisfying ending. Some do this well, while others not so much. Mockingjay – the third and final book in “The Hunger Games” series by Suzanne Collins –Continue reading “Mockingjay Book Review”
An Adolescent’s Soul Grows in the North Woods Book Review
Full disclosure: The author of the book that I am about to review is a patron at a library that I work at. All of the opinions stated in this review are solely mine. I’ve been reviewing Robert C. Jones’s “North Woods” series for a while now, and I’ve always been curious to see howContinue reading “An Adolescent’s Soul Grows in the North Woods Book Review”
A Young Soul Maturing during Another Summer in the North Woods on the Big Lake Book Review
Full disclosure: The author of the book that I am about to review is a patron at a library that I work at. All of the opinions stated in this review are solely mine. Over a year ago, I reviewed The Tale of the Red Fox in the North Woods – Robert C. Jones’s firstContinue reading “A Young Soul Maturing during Another Summer in the North Woods on the Big Lake Book Review”
The Raven Boys Book Review
I’ve talked about intriguing titles before, but when I came across The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, I had three thoughts. 1. Who were the Raven Boys? 2. How does one become a Raven Boy? 3. Will they pester me like Bart does with Homer in the first Treehouse of Horror episode from The Simpsons?Continue reading “The Raven Boys Book Review”
Adapt Me Podcast – The Raven Boys
Hi Everybody! Grab your raven and get your psychic readings because returning guest Amanda Garrison from the Fictional Hangover podcast and I talk about how we would adapt The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater and “The Raven Cycle” as a whole on the latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast! Check it out at this link!Continue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – The Raven Boys”
Adapt Me Podcast – Firekeeper’s Daughter
Hi Everybody! The latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast is up right now. In it, guest Alyson Wick and I discuss how we would adapt Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley. We talk about how we would honor its spirit with tone and representation and even reveal the latest developments of the Netflix adaptation currentlyContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – Firekeeper’s Daughter”
Blankets Book Review
Content warning: Sexual abuse, nudity, and religion are discussed in this review. Graphic novels have always been contested in the literary world. Some don’t see them as real books because they have plenty of pictures in them. At the same time, they can help struggling readers to build their confidence and understand what’s going onContinue reading “Blankets Book Review”
Firekeeper’s Daughter Book Review
Content warning: This review contains brief discussions on drugs and sexual assault. A long time ago, I mentioned about the success of Where the Crawdads Sing and if the hype was worth it. With that book, I was mixed despite the praises coming from everywhere (but I still gave it 4 stars). Since 2018, plentyContinue reading “Firekeeper’s Daughter Book Review”
What Am I Reading – Chapter Thirty-Four
Hi Everyone! It’s been awhile since the last chapter, but I have a whole new slate of book to show you that I’ve been reading for about a month now! There’s no time to lose! Let’s begin! No-Mod: Book 1 of the Mute-Cat Chronicles by Derek Porterfield is about a human and the techno-religious cityContinue reading “What Am I Reading – Chapter Thirty-Four”
