‘Fourth Wing’ by Rebecca Yarros: A feisty heroine, a brooding bad boy, and dragons—what more could a reader ask for?

This Fourth Wing book review is possibly the easiest I’ve ever written. Rebecca Yarros has outdone herself in her fantasy debut, proving she has all kinds of writer tricks hiding up her sleeve I had no idea she had at her disposal. Continue reading “‘Fourth Wing’ by Rebecca Yarros: A feisty heroine, a brooding bad boy, and dragons—what more could a reader ask for?”

‘Zora Books Her Happily Ever After’ by Taj McCoy nails mature take on love triangles

My Zora Books Her Happily Ever After book review is pretty simple: It’s worth the read. It’s got some satisfying spice, hilarious supporting characters, and a metric ton of book-loving, Zorlock-ian heart. That last part will make sense later, I promise. Continue reading “‘Zora Books Her Happily Ever After’ by Taj McCoy nails mature take on love triangles”

‘The Good Lawyer’ proves Kennedy McMann is a bonafide TV star

Could The Good Lawyer be the cure for the heartbreak that Nancy Drew‘s end will bring? After watching the backdoor pilot in this season of The Good Doctor, I’m convinced it is just the answer I’ve been looking for. Kennedy McMann is a TV talent for the ages, and I look forward to seeing her on my TV screen week after week. Continue reading “‘The Good Lawyer’ proves Kennedy McMann is a bonafide TV star”

‘Rogue’ by Elle Kennedy: A darker tale about a bad boy and a ‘good girl’ gone authentic

This Rogue book review takes a look at the second book in Elle Kennedy’s Prep series. We push forward into Casey and Fenn’s relationship, but also dive deep into the mystery of that fateful prom night, unearthing some secrets many, many people at Sandover would like to keep buried. Continue reading “‘Rogue’ by Elle Kennedy: A darker tale about a bad boy and a ‘good girl’ gone authentic”

2023 Oscars Best Picture nominees: Which are worth your time, and which can you leave behind?

The 2023 Oscars Best Picture nominees range from a true-blue blockbuster to a movie you definitely didn’t even know existed before the nominees were announced. Some are watchable, some are too hoity-toity for their own good, and a couple are just not worth your time. Continue reading “2023 Oscars Best Picture nominees: Which are worth your time, and which can you leave behind?”

‘End of Story’ by Kylie Scott: Susie and Lars give my favorite Stage Dive couple a run for their money

It’s always a pleasure to crack open a new Kylie Scott story. There’s never a shortage of fun and flirty banter, but it’s truly held together by poignant, soul-bearing honesty and unbelievable character development. I always seem to walk away from her books with a new appreciation for life, and a quality or two from her characters that I strive to emulate. If my End of Story book review is capable of capturing even a modicum of her brilliance, it will be my best work yet. Continue reading “‘End of Story’ by Kylie Scott: Susie and Lars give my favorite Stage Dive couple a run for their money”

‘Tom Swift’ premiere review: A solid start with a savvy ‘Nancy Drew’ solve

As a diehard Nancy Drew fan, I am really excited to have another show set in the same universe. While Nancy is about all things supernatural, the Tom Swift premiere has science locked down tight, even if his inventions are a bit more science fiction than reality… at least for now. Continue reading “‘Tom Swift’ premiere review: A solid start with a savvy ‘Nancy Drew’ solve”