By R.J. Palacio 5 Stars The book Wonder by R.J. Palacio is about the life of August Pullman, also known as Auggie, a boy with a facial deformity called mandibulofacial dysostosis. This book follows Auggie’s first time going to a regular school after being homeschooled by his mother up until this point. As Auggie begins school and…
Movie Review: Weathering With You
Directed by Makoto Shinkai 5 Stars Weathering With You is honestly the best movie I’ve ever seen. It’s so heartwarming and just really beautiful to watch. The story is about Hodaka, a runaway boy, and Hina, a girl with the magical ability to stop the rain and bring sunshine. I loved how the movie mixes normal everyday life with a magical…
Book Review: Long Way Down
By Jason Reynolds 4 Stars In Long Way Down, Jason Reynolds tells a powerful story about the elements of grief, the society standards, and pressure. The book follows a fifteen-year-old, Will Holloman, sharing the story of what he does and the actions he takes after his older brother, Shawn, was killed. In his neighbourhood, there…
Book Review: The Selection
By Kiera Cass 5 Stars The Selection by Kiera Cass is a young adult dystopian romance with a fairy-tale twist. America Singer, a musically talented girl from a lower caste, is chosen to compete in a national competition where 35 girls aim for the heart of Prince Maxon. The book features fancy dresses, heightened political tension…
Book Review: The Housemaid
By Freida McFadden 4 Stars The Housemaid starts off with a young lady named Millie, who becomes a live-in maid for the wealthy Winchester family. While working there, she soon realizes the odd behaviour of Nina Winchester and the unsettling atmosphere emanating from the house. Millie eventually starts uncovering hidden secrets within the Winchester family, as…
Video Game Review: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
Created by Nintendo of America, Inc. 5 Stars This cartridge has the Super Mario 3D World game, that was on the Wii U remastered for the Switch. It also has a second game included called Bowser's Fury. Super Mario 3D World is a 3D platformer with lots of levels, secrets and interesting enemies. Some look like cats, which is concerning to me…
Book Review: A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder
By Holly Jackson 5 Stars Looking for a good thriller book? Then you have to try A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. It’s a YA novel packed with suspense, mystery, thriller and a sprinkle of romance. I promise this book will keep you on edge until the very end. You’ll keep guessing and guessing. The book is set in a small town called Fairview…
Book Review: No Longer Human
By Dazai Osamu 3 Stars At first sight, the son of the famous politician, Oda Yozo, may have the hands and legs of a human, the shape of a human… but delve deeper, get to know him, and you see that his mind is hardly that of a human’s - it is strangely alien. Ever…
Book Review: Catching Fire
By Suzanne Collins 5 Stars Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins is a compelling sequel to the dystopian novel The Hunger Games. Taking place after the events of the 74th Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta must navigate their new life as Victors. However, when Katniss realizes that her actions in the Hunger Games have sparked a deeper…
Movie Review: Sinners
Directed by Ryan Coogler 5 Stars The film Sinners explores the ventures of two twins, renowned for their mafia activities, as they attempt to restore hope in their community in the Jim Crow South. The Smokestack twins buy a rundown farmhouse to turn into a juke joint. They then bring together a group of people they think have the ability…
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