Books, Taylor Swift, and other hyperfixations
"Spooky, Scary Skeletons" is my favorite seasonal song. I listen to it on repeat. Imagine my excitement when I found a spooky, scary book tag. WHAT. This is a blessing. I have been blessed. What goes bump in the night? Name a book that has legitimately scared you while reading it Quick tip: If… Continue reading Spooky Scary Book Tag
You all knew it was coming. How has no one made a Fruits Basket tag yet? There's one for Lunar New Year, but that doesn't count. Not ONE BIT. For this tag, I only included zodiac members, but participation is open to all. Heads up: I will spoil some books. Spoilers everywhere. Yuki the… Continue reading Fruits Basket Book Tag
My mom and I saw Leslie Odom, Jr. perform at Benaroya Hall last week. Clad in blue plaid, Odom crooned Nat King Cole standards and Broadway favorites, accompanied by the Seattle Symphony, a non-jazz trombonist, and a stellar combo. My mom worried he wouldn't live up to the expectations I'd set for her. She had… Continue reading Hamilton Book Tag
How to make the outcome of a love triangle more clear: make one of the love interests a rapist.
The premise: Alexa Hollen has been disguising herself as Alex Hollen for years to escape the king's ominous "breeding house." She and her twin brother Marcel are part of the prince's guard, sworn to protect Prince Damian above even the king. A series of events results in Alex being kidnapped, along with the prince and her… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Defy by Sara B. Larson
Tagline: Meet Harriet Manners. Girl. Geek. International supermodel? When I saw "New Girl" for the first time, I didn't think I'd like it. I started watching it as a joke and was surprised at how funny it was. The writing made me laugh out loud--a rarity--and, after one episode, I couldn't wait to watch another.… Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Geek Girl by Holly Smale
I watch some shows that aren't the best. It's rare that I find a TV show that I like that's actually good. For example, despite what nostalgia would have me believe, Digimon is terrible. My friends love Marvel; I'm undecided. I didn't start taking Marvel seriously until "The Avengers" came out, so call me a bandwaggoner… Continue reading Why I love “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”
Love triangles are a fixture of many romances. I have mixed feelings about them, but I have no problem with another character posing an obstacle to the main love story, especially if it's done well (see Clockwork Prince.) As this book is a modern-day retelling of Pride and Prejudice, it's only fitting that the heroine of Jenni James' Pride… Continue reading TERRIBLE PROSE TUESDAY: Obvious villain is obvious
Narrative Paradise 