THROW is one of those rare books that bring your past into the pages of a book. It begins with Güero who’s real name is Cirilo, a smart young man who has some pretty good things going for him. He lives in a better part of town close to McAllen, Texas and for … More REVIEW: Throw by Ruben Degollado
Lately, I have been very interested in reading books told in verse particularly because the story is told to highlight specific parts of the characters lives. A Time To Dance is a riveting story of Veda, a young dancer, a prodigy of the ancient dance form of Bharatanatyam. We explore Veda’s life as a dancer, how … More REVIEW: A Time To Dance by Padma Venkatraman
This is the second book I review by S.C. Eston, the first for his debut THE BURDEN OF THE PROTECTOR and guys I had to wait two years for a second book, all’s good because it was worth the wait. I am a fan of high fantasy, epic fantasy, dark fantasy, science-fiction fantasy…all things … More REVIEW: The Conclave by S.C. Eston
It is inevitable to notice how much contrast there was in in the lives of Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I. How much women in their time fought for the power to be heard. If you’re wondering how these rival queens are related here’s the quick guide. Mary Queen of Scots’ grandmother was … More Review: Mary Queen of Scots
Let’s start with how this is the closest comic to movie Marvel film to date. Last night I was part of a group who got to see an advanced screening of the movie out this Friday, October 5, and I will say that the general consensus was that Sony and Marvel stayed close to … More Review: Venom
You guys this is the book you want to come home to and read endlessly. I was looking for a story that would take me away and let me fall in love with its characters and feel them falling for each other. Let me tell you this is that book. Not everything is what you’d … More Release + Review – A Nordic King – Karina Halle
Here’s why you have to go watch KIN this weekend. First, let me start by saying that this is not your typical film and that’s a good thing. The title tells you pretty much what the main plot involves: family. Families come in many different ways and this movie celebrates that. It starts with Eli … More Review: KIN
Don’t you just want to read a book that will take you down the most unexpected path in terms of story, plot, and twists? I do. I am always looking for a book like that. Well, look no further because all of that can be found in Lygia Day Peñaflor’s All of This Is … More Review: Lygia Day Peñaflor’s All of This Is True
The web of lies and twists that are in this book are going to have you hooked. The story takes place as the characters are returning to their reality tv show “Goal Diggers”. As you can probably guess you cannot have reality tv without drama. I was drawn to this book because I absolutely love … More Review: Jessica Knoll’s The Favorite Sister
This is the reason why you need to go watch Gemini this week/weekend! From the moment the movie begins you get the feeling that you are indeed in the beachy parts of Los Angeles that hide in plain sight. The palm trees and purple chrome tinge in the film give us a clue that not … More Review: Gemini
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