Tag: fiction
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Review: The Sword in the Stone
The Sword in the Stone by T.H. White 4 stars – I liked it; it was good This is a shorter novel that’s sort of a prequel to the legends of King Arthur and the Round Table. Read while I was on vacation in Mexico. Read: Jan. 13 – Jan. 24, 2023. To buy your…
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Review: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins 4 stars – I liked it; it was good The prequel book to the Hunger Games series which I bought as part of a hoard of books a little while ago. I first had to read the series, and at first, I thought this was a…
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Review: Keepers of the Zodiac
Keepers of the Zodiac by Natalie Brianne 4 stars – I liked it; it was good I found this ARC through Book Siren, downloaded it in December last year, and began reading as soon as I entered the new year. I was a bit hesitant during the first few chapters but settled in as the…
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Review: Mockingjay
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins 3 stars – it was okay, but it wasn’t for me This is the final book in The Hunger Games series (aside from the prequel book). I was hoping for a strong ending to the trilogy, but unfortunately it didn’t live up to the first book, or even the second. Read:…
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Review: Catching Fire
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 4 stars – I liked it; it was good This is the sequel to The Hunger Games, and I was initially worried that I wouldn’t enjoy this book as much, as I expected it to be a lot about the fallout of the first book, rather than starting anything new.…
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Pixar’s 22 Storytelling Rules
Originally tweeted by Emma Coats, Pixar’s Story Artist, the 22 rules of storytelling are great advice for any author to follow, and I believe they are a staple in how Pixar continues to tell such relatable and heartwarming stories over the years. Some are more useful than others. Remember, you don’t have to use all…
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My 2023 TBR
With the new year approaching, I decided to make an official list of books to read in 2023. Honestly, I can’t even buy any new books at the moment because my TBR shelf is full, top to bottom. There are one hundred fifty-one books on that shelf currently, and my goal for next year is…
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10 Tips for All Writers
Whether you’re just dipping your toe into the waters or you’re a full-blown author, these tips can help you. They’re some of the most universal, so you may have heard them before, but I think they’re the most important as well. 1. Write the story you want to read This may go without saying, but…
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Review: Coraline
Coraline by Neil Gaiman 4 stars – I liked it; it was good I was horrified by the movie of this book when I was a kid – mainly because it was when it first came out and I caught a glimpse of it on the TVs in Superstore at the 1-hour-25-minute mark (scariest part…
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Review: The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 5 stars – I loved it! Though it came out when I was still in elementary school, this book was very mainstream during my high school years. My mom previously bought and read the books, and I’ve finally gotten around to them. I made sure to avoid spoilers because…