By Jennifer Lynn Barnes 4 Stars Such a good series. Jennifer Lynn Barnes is one amazing author at keeping you guessing. The introduction to these characters, the plot, and their past lives is one that will keep you tuned to the story. I absolutely fell in love with these characters as I found more about them throughout…
Book Reivew: Kaiju No.8. 2
By Naoya Matsumoto 3 Stars Kaiju No. 8 Volume 2, written and illustrated by Naoya Matsumoto, naturally takes place after the events of Volume 1, with Kafka Hibino's identity as Kaiju No. 8 revealed to the young prodigy Kikoru Shinomiya. After a near-death encounter with a mysterious Kaiju during the Defense Force entrance exam, the new stakes of Kafka's…
Book Review: Kaiju No.8, Vol 1
By Naoya Matsumoto 4 Stars Kaiju No. 8 Volume One, story and art by Naoya Matsumoto, takes place in a world where humanity is ravaged by monsters known as Kaiju, with only a military-based organization named the Defense Force to stand against them. Kafka Hibino once dreamed of becoming a Defense Force member in his younger days, but now…
Book Review: Winterkill
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…
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