by Colleen Hoover 5 Stars It Ends with Us is an emotionally charged and profoundly moving novel that captivates the reader from the very first page. Penned by the talented author Colleen Hoover, this book is a raw exploration of love, resilience, and the complexities of human relationships. With its beautifully crafted characters and poignant…
Movie Review: Batman Forever
Directed by Tim Burton 4 Stars Batman Forever, released in 1995, marked a notable shift in the Dark Knight's cinematic universe. Directed by Joel Schumacher, this installment veered away from the brooding atmosphere of its predecessors and embraced a more colourful and campy approach. The film brings back the caped crusader, portrayed by Val Kilmer…
Book Review: The Astonishing Color of After
By Emily X.R. Pan 4 Stars The Astonishing Color of After is a well-written and well-crafted novel written by Emily X.R. Pan as her first novel. It focuses on many themes of self-identity, racism, suicide, and the struggle of overcoming one's fears or grief. The protagonist, Leigh, is the daughter of Brian Sanders, who is…
Book Review: One of Us is Lying
By Karen McManus 5 Stars One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus is an engaging book that's all about high school and a big mystery. It all starts when five kids end up in detention, and it seems like a regular high school thing. However, when one of them dies, things take a…
Movie Review: Batman Returns
Directed by Tim Burton 5 Stars Tim Burton's Batman Returns (1992) is a dark and captivating cinematic masterpiece that takes the iconic Caped Crusader on a thrilling and gothic journey through the sinister streets of Gotham City. Building on the success of Burton's first Batman film, this sequel showcases his unique and visionary approach to…
Movie Review: Batman
Directed by Tim Burton 4 Stars Tim Burton's Batman, released in 1989, is a captivating cinematic gem that redefined the superhero genre and left an indelible mark on the world of comic book adaptations. With a brilliant mix of gothic aesthetics, an engrossing storyline, and exceptional performances, Burton's take on the "Caped Crusader" (Batman) continues…
Book Review: Divergent
By Veronica Roth 4 Stars One choice. That's all you get. In this dystopian thrill-ride of a novel, society is divided into five factions: Abnegation for the selfless, Amity for the kind, Candor for the truthful, Erudite for the wise and Dauntless for the brave. Our protagonist, Beatrice Prior, a 16-year-old girl from Abnegation, is…
Book Review: Three Daughters of Eve
By Elif Shafak 4 Stars The novel opens with Nazperi Nalbantoglu (“Peri” for short) and her daughter on their way to a dinner party where they encounter thieves. While Peri fends them off, the thieves attempt to steal a relic from Peri’s past. This sets her off, and she attempts to retrieve that item, with…
Book Review: Girl in Pieces
By Kathleen Glasgow 5 Stars Girl In Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow is a heartfelt, raw and beautifully written novel that follows seventeen-year-old Charlotte “Charlie” Davis on her recovery journey from self-harm and suicide tendencies. The story opens with Charlie being admitted to a treatment center for her suicide attempt and flows into her being discharged…
Book Review: Grenade
By Alan Gratz 5 Stars Grenade by Alan Gratz is about World War II in Japan. It follows two different characters from two very different countries. Hideki Kaneshiro is a 14-year-old Japanese schoolboy who is drafted into the Blood and Iron Student Corp, which is a platoon of young teenage boys who were to fight…
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