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The Many Misconceptions of Half His Age
Reaction (Spoilers) I feel personally affronted for Jennette McCurdy after reading some of the one-star reviews of her debut fictional novel, Half His Age. If you read my review on Goodreads, I provide a brief explanation of why. Now, something about me: Personally, I enjoy reading one-star reviews after reading books. Being a Virgo moon, I like to passively play Devil’s Advocate, so to speak, and do so by reading through all the disappointed or irate reviews that have a bon
Liv
Jul 168 min read


The Franchise: What Stage of Capitalism Is This?
★★★★★ Review I honestly had no idea what I was getting into when I picked up The Franchise. I was skimming the synopsis and saw the words "dystopian," "science fiction," and "medieval world," and I checked it out from my library on a whim, and I'm so glad I did! Author Thomas Elrod blends science fiction, fantasy, dark comedy, and action into a story that is wildly entertaining while also deeply unsettling. The novel has a lot of exciting scenes, but its mostly a book about e
Hannah
Jul 124 min read


Half a Soul Is Charming and Comforting
Thoughts on Olivia Atwater's Regency Fantasy I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. You know the kinds of books that take you someplace magical and comforting? This was one of those books for me. Half a Soul by Oliva Atwater, is set in Regency-era London shortly after the Napoleonic Wars between Britain and France, blending historical fiction with fantasy. The novel draws from traditional English, Scottish, Irish, and Welsh folklore, where faeries are often portraye
Hannah
Jul 42 min read
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