By Marsha Forchk Skypuch 4 Stars Winterkill by Marsha Forchuk Skypuch is a well-written novel focusing on the events of the death by starvation of Ukrainian people from 1930 to 1933. I had this book recommended to me by a friend. She thought I would enjoy it since it held themes such as historical events. Overall, I did like this book…
Book Review: Wonder
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: Mixed Up
By Gordon Korman 3 Stars Mixed Up by Gordon Korman is a book that, although interesting, could be much better. It's about two boys, Reef and Moody, who, although don't ever remember meeting, begin to lose their memories… to each other. This, they call The Phenomenon. For Reef, it mainly means losing the visual memory of his recently deceased mother, and…
Video Game Review: Minecraft
Created by Nintendo of America Inc 5 Stars Minecraft has a simple concept: mine for resources, then use them to craft whatever you dream of. Since 2009, Minecraft has grown from a simple video game concept into a lasting cultural phenomenon. However, despite its simple objective, Minecraft supports a wide range of player interests with its unique game…
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