For the most part, Twilight is a book of happily ever afters. It’s fairy tale quality means that nearly every character finds happiness, whether in the form of a mate or a satisfying life, and all arcs are tied up with a pink ribbon. However, there is one character who Read more…
Like most fantasy worlds, Tolkien’s Middle Earth is complicated…and with such complexity, it raises a few questions. Many of these center around how everything actually works: who can have kids and who can’t, and why? Others are raised by the author himself, through lore or the stories; certain characters are Read more…
Despite it’s odd flaws and the controversies surrounding it, few debate that the world of Harry Potter is rich and generally well written. Despite that, more lore usually introduces more questions. Fantasy universes are endlessly complex, and Harry Potter introduces it’s own slew of fun questions. These don’t hamper the Read more…
There are a plethora of books to read, but too little time to read them all. As our wish lists (and our shelves) expand, it can feel like we’ll die of old age before we have a chance to read every book we want to. Celebrities and billionaires make us Read more…
The world of fiction is teeming with the undiscovered. Though some quality assurance is a plus, it can be worthwhile to read something that doesn’t make a Top 100 list. It can be gratifying to read a story your friends have never read (especially if you enjoy it). Video Version Read more…
The lives of the vampires featured in Stephenie Meyer’s debut novels often sound idyllic, particularly in the case of the Cullens, but it should be noted that the transformation comes with it’s own set of sacrifices. Like other vampires found in pop culture, these immortal beings run against challenges that Read more…
The world of Narnia is wonderfully magical, and magically…weird. Like most worlds that involve disparate time travel and talking animals, parts of it don’t make sense. While the world remains beloved to children of each generation, it’s fun to speculate over the world’s inner workings. Some questions, like the fate Read more…
Video version available: https://youtu.be/ulvA9qgppSg However people may feel about J. K. Rowling, there’s no denying that the series she penned has influenced, and even defined, a whole generation. The Harry Potter books were a literary phenomenon, spawning countless copies, sequels, textbooks, and a film series. The various themes presented in Read more…
It’s no secret that Stephenie Meyer adores the works of Jane Austen; her love of the female penned novels is showcased in both the plotting of her works and in Bella’s (great) reading tastes. Bella reads the likes of Shakespeare, Wuthering Heights, and Jane Austen. In fact, she has a Read more…
Hello, reader. Before this gets too cheesy, I just want to thank you for visiting this website. Let’s jump straight to the point (nobody likes a story with bad pacing). The main features of this website are my blog and my book page. On my blog, you can expect to Read more…