Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid (1837) – Review
The Sea King’s youngest daughter goes on an illustrious quest for a nobleman’s heart in order to live out a dream on land and for eternity as an immortal soul.
Books
On The Come Up: Chapters 1, 2, 3 – Chapter by Chapter Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In the first three chapters of On The Come Up, you’re reminded why Angie Thomas is one the top authors whose books quickly get optioned for movies.
The Sun Is Also A Star (Book) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
The Sun Is Also A Star is a welcome change from the usual YA novel by addressing the idea of fate and taking it to task.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 152 to 299 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
We’re taking a huge leap, about 150 pages, which holds a HUGE amount of drama – and some good old fashion tension (partly of the sexual kind).
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 102 to 151 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Natasha begins to develop hope, but that is met with a few realizations, particularly with Daniel’s family, which could kill things like a relaxer.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 51 to 101 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Natasha finds herself stalked by Daniel, yeah it’s one of those books, but he might just be growing on her.
The Sun Is Also A Star: Pages 1 to 50 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
We begin The Sun Is Also A Star, learning about our leads and their families, alongside random people who’ll likely be cut from the movie.
Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Rabbit can be seen as the story behinds the jokes. Ms. Pat stripping away the punch lines and solely getting to the facts.
The Hate U Give (Book) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The Hate U Give is the type of book which could prevent many from ever having the ability to say, “I don’t like to read.”
Leah on the Offbeat (Book) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Leah on the Offbeat fills in a lot of the gaps and questions about Simon’s best friend Leah, as well as bring readers some bi-sexual representation.
Crazy Rich Asians (Book) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While the level of detail in descriptions and family history can be overwhelming, once you get into Crazy Rich Asians, you’re hooked.
Leah On The Offbeat: Chapters 1 to 3 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
It has been roughly a year since the events of the first book and now Leah is in the spotlight. Which may not be awkward for you but it is kind of awkward for her.
Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda is worth putting on a pedestal for more than its gay lead, but how it handles the drama of his nearly perfect life.
So Much I Want to Tell You (Letters To My Little Sister) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
So Much I Want To Tell You: Letters To My Little Sister, is the type of memoir/advice book those without an older sibling, or aren’t close to theirs, may want to look into. Especially if you wanted an older sister.
Set For Life: A Story – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While Set For Life does have a formula which gets old, as you realize it is but the first in a series, it makes you appreciate the foundation laid down.
Wonder: Part 5 to End – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Wonder ends with a bit of a teary eyed moment but as a whole definitely is a one and done type of book.
Wonder: Part 1 to Part 4 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As we come closer and closer to the movie adaptation’s release date, so comes the question if those covered below will have their stories diminished to give Jacob Tremblay the focus he needs for his assumed Oscar nomination.
A Pain Less Ordinary by L.V. Pires – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
If FreeForm ever decides to do mini-series, A Pain Less Ordinary by L.V. Pires should be one of their first adaptations in the format.
Wonder (Chapter by Chapter): Part 1/ Up to Page 43 – Overview/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Wonder’s trailer, similar to A Dog’s Purpose before that was released, has consistently made me bawl. So, to build up some strength before the movie, I got the book and while, as of page 43, my Puffs tissues remain untouched, I do feel like I’m being setup.
Surpassing Certainty (What My Twenties Taught Me): Part 2/ Chapters 15 [End of Book] – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
It’s the end! Not just of the book but also for Troy and Janet’s relationship for Aaron has become a consistent force in her life so Troy really has no place in it. Despite his attempts to win her back.
Surpassing Certainty (What My Twenties Taught Me): Part 2/ Chapters 12 to 14 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Just as Janet’s professional life is just consistently reaching new highs, her personal life seems to remain at an all time low – in terms of Troy.
Surpassing Certainty (What My Twenties Taught Me): Part 2/ Chapters 9 to 11 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Part 2 begins with Janet alone in New York, a bit frustrated, and maybe overpowered by this feeling of isolation, but what is greatness without a bit of adversity?
Surpassing Certainty (What My Twenties Taught Me): Part 1/ Chapters 6 to 8 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
It seems to be the beginning of the end for Troy and Janet. Especially as she comes to terms with the idea that he isn’t a final destination but a retreat. One which allows her to recover from the various pains life has thrown at her. Yet, not a place she can see herself permanently…
Surpassing Certainty (What My Twenties Taught Me): Part 1/ Chapters 3 to 5 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Throughout chapters 3 to 5 of Surpassing Certainty, we finally get to see Janet experience a healthy relationship. Not one rooted in sex, being used, or anything like that, but the type of love which seemingly alluded her and seemed to be all but a Hollywood fabrication.
Surpassing Certainty (What My Twenties Taught Me): Introduction to Chapter 2 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
In Janet Mock’s first book, Redefining Realness, there is a bit of a time jump from chapter 17, when she gets her reassignment surgery, to 2009. In that time period, we miss out on so much. Primarily the years of which Janet’s physical body matched who she mentally and emotionally is. The second round of…
This Is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
In no way imaginable can you call “This Is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare” traditional. If only because, it takes the idea of being conversational to a new level. For nevermind how personal it is, but it is also a bunch of scattered thoughts slightly made cohesive. I explain that statement further…
IT: Part 1/ Chapter 2 “After The Festival – 1984” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
In Chapter 2: After the Festival (1984), the main thing that gets established is the homophobia of Derry and not much else. I mean, Pennywise makes an appearance, but it isn’t really about him.
IT: Part 1/ Chapter 1 “After The Flood – 1957” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
In Part 1: Chapter 1 – After the Flood (1957) all we get is the introduction those familiar with the mini-series will already know.
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood almost seems like a gathering of all of Trevor Noah’s standup specials about his childhood, jokes and all, placed into a book.
Thirteen Reasons Why (Th1rteen R3asons Why) [Book] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
When I originally read Thirteen Reasons Why it was 2012. I just discovered who John Green was, at the time, and with me consuming his books, one after the other, I wanted more YA novels to read. So I came across this book and with it noting, in the Amazon reviews, “Thriller-like pacing” and…
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 5 [End of Book] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
And so we come to the end and it is filled with a lot of heartbreak and tears, but eventually the sun comes out. Yet, even as the light removes all the shadows and mysteries that were left, you will still be wiping away tears.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 4 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
In part 4, almost all of Wavy’s worse nightmares come true and due to that she is forced to fully rely on herself, entertain herself, and figure out a way to live when the only reason to do so is just hoping for a better day.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 3 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
The line is officially crossed in this part of the All the Ugly and Wonderful Things. Kellen and Wavy go from odd looks to doing things which warrant scrutiny. Really pushing you to remember, Wavy is but 13 and Kellen more than a decade older.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 2/ Chapters 10 to 13 [End of Part 2] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Wavy’s life gets a serious shocking moment as something happens to Val and Donal. Though what comes soon after helps remind you why she often seems like a little turtle who is afraid to come out of her shell.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 2/ Chapters 7 to 9 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As the intimacy between Kellen and Wavy gets noticed by third parties, you will find yourself having to constantly remember the age gap before you fall in love with the idea of these two being more than friends.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 2/ Chapters 4 to 6 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) The more we learn about Powell the more you have to question why anyone stays? Drugs seem to be a major commodity, you got men like Liam running things, and it seems like the type of area where there is nothing but trouble. If only because, what is there to do…
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 2/ Chapters 1 to 3 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) In Part 2, so comes Wavy getting closer to Kellen and spending more and more time with him. Though their closeness comes with the need to really take note of what is going on.
All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 1/ Chapters 10 to 12 [End of Part 1] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As we expand beyond Wavy and her blood relations, as well as Kellen, you begin to realize that the whole world she lives in, and the people in it, are quite screwed up. Very much human, could be someone you know, grew up with, or are related to, but that doesn’t…