Mockingjay Part 1 and Part 2 Movie Reviews

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”

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”

Sisters Book Review

There have been plenty of books that I’ve read that I could relate to. One that comes to mind is Big Love by Bari Beckett. However, I don’t think I’ve connected to a novel as hard as I did with Sisters by Raina Telgemeier. It’s a great story about two sisters trying to get along,Continue reading “Sisters Book Review”

Lie Down in Darkness Book Review

Content warning: this review discusses mental health and racism. I’ve reviewed a handful of books that many readers would consider to be archaic. They can be considered timeless like A Farewell to Arms and Goodbye, Mr. Chips. Others can be dated to some extent. I’ve talked about both on this website before, yet I’ve neverContinue reading “Lie Down in Darkness Book Review”

There There Book Review

I’ve read plenty of books by indigenous authors, but none of them dealt with the lives of urban Native Americans. Plus, I will be honest and say that I didn’t really know that group even existed. This gap was the reason why Tommy Orange – an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes ofContinue reading “There There Book Review”