Directed by Joseph Kosinski 5 Stars Top Gun: Maverick accomplishes a very rare feat of being a long-gestating sequel that is not only worthy of the original but actually better than it. Managing to retain the spirit of the original whilst also adding stronger stakes, a more emotionally involved narrative and better-written characters. Tom Cruise…
Book Review: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
By J.R.R Tolkien 5 Stars Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is the first of the three-book series written by J.R.R Tolkien. The story follows the events that took place in The Hobbit, another novel by J.R.R Tolkien. The setting takes place in imaginative Middle-earth, a place where humans and fantasy creatures…
Book Review: Legendborn
By Tracy Deon 5 Stars Following the death of her mother, 16-year-old Bree Matthews enrolls in a program at UNC-Chapel Hill. She then witnesses a strange magical attack involving a demon. When a Merlin fails to erase her memory, she stumbles upon a secret society trained to hunt down said creatures. After unlocking powers of…
Book Review: Born a Crime
By Trevor Noah 5 Stars Born a Crime is a memoir written by famous comedian Trevor Noah about his life as a child in a highly oppressive region of the world. The story is told through the lens of Trevor living as a mixed race during a time of great racial segregation, with hints of…
Book Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
by Jeff Kinney 4 Stars Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth, written by Jeff Kinney, takes readers on another entertaining and relatable adventure through the eyes of Greg Heffley. In this fifth installment of the popular series, the author continues to captivate readers with his witty writing style and humorous illustrations. The Ugly…
Book Review: Angela’s Ashes
By Frank McCourt 4 Stars Angela’s Ashes is a memoir based on the true story of the life of young Frank McCourt, living in Ireland during times of great poverty and war. The hardships and struggles are told with innocence from Frank’s perspective as he ages throughout the story. Frank is the firstborn of Angela…
Book Review: Allies
By Alan Gratz 5 Stars Allies by Alan Gratz is a compelling and thought-provoking historical novel that takes readers on a heart-wrenching journey through the lives of three young people during World War II. With its vivid storytelling and strong character development, Allies stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. The…
Movie Review: The Flash
Directed by Andrés Muschietti 4 Stars The highly anticipated Flash movie delivers an electrifying experience that combines jaw-dropping action sequences, mind-bending time travel, and unexpected twists that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. Ezra Miller delivers a remarkable performance as the Flash, portraying the character's determination, vulnerability, and quick-witted charm with impeccable precision…
Book Review: The Book Thief
By Markus Zusak 5 Stars The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a touching and unforgettable novel that sweeps readers into the world of Nazi Germany during World War II. The story is narrated by Death and follows Liesel Meminger, a young girl living with foster parents in a small German town. Liesel's life is…
Book Review: The Cousins
By Karen M. McManus 3 Stars The Cousins by Karen M. McManus is about three distant cousins, Lucy, Milo, and Em, who come together during a summer visit to work at their grandmother's island resort. However, as they spend the summer on the island, they quickly discover that their family's history is filled with dark…
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