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Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Love & War by Melissa De La Cruz is the second book of the Alex and Eliza love story. The Revolutionary War still looms prominently although it is coming to an end. This story shows the struggles of early married life as Alexander Hamilton is trying to make a name for himself to prove himself worthy, while Eliza is trying to make her way into high society. The story delves into the same problem …
Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Alex and Eliza has taken the world by storm. Whether the play by Lin-Manuel Miranda or the novel by Melissa De La Cruz people are craving for more information about the Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and his wife Eliza Schuyler. The novel, Alex and Eliza, emphasizes the romance more than the historical, as the author brings to life the love story of these two Revolutionary figures. The plot spans the years from when they …
The Crait fic is up! But I have questions–has anyone else wondered how the dice were corporeal but Luke wasn’t? Could he control what was corporeal and what wasn’t? And how did the dice linger after Luke stopped projecting? And come on, wouldn’t Leia have kept track of those? Provided she thought they were real–did she know they weren’t?–she’d have kept those safe. I’ve wondered about this for a while. I don’t at all mind adding Force projection to the …
I’m starting to see why everyone loves him. Donald Glover, I mean. And why he was cast as Lando. Dude breathes charisma. I didn’t watch all the skits last night, but in the ones I did watch, he committed to looking silly and having fun. Gotta respect a sense of humor like that.
Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Shattered Mirror by Iris Johansen is a paranormal thriller with a tease of romance. What makes this book stand out is that the good guys/gals are actually good and the bad guys are pure evil, without any grey area. Eve Duncan, a forensic sculptor, has the job of reconstructing skulls for recognition. At her Georgia home, left in Joe, her husband’s car, is a package with a skull burnt beyond recognition. Also, inside are …
I was watching Wayward Jedi’s latest video (meh) and saw this one in my Recommended Videos sidebar and checked it out. Makes the same points all of us have been making since December, but sometimes it’s nice to watch these things and know I’m not crazy. One thing he pointed out did kinda blow my mind, not because I didn’t know it, but because I hadn’t thought about it quite that way:: Rey’s backstory is typically that of a …
Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Dead Girl Running by Christina Dodd is a sprint read, a fast-paced page-turner. Those who liked her Virtue Falls novels will love this first book of a new series. It does not have the paranormal element or much romance, but the mystery is action-packed. The novella is an introduction to the book, explaining Kellen’s time in Afghanistan, how she sustained the injury for a medical discharge, and how she recovered. In addition, the novella …
Why do you supposed Ren looks down his blade like this? I assumed it was his way of focusing, kinda like one would use a scope, but I can see it being just a threatening gesture, like that aggressive stomp he does when he ignites his sabre in TLJ and the TFA teaser trailer (0:50). Like an “I’m coming for you” sort of thing. Or maybe it’s both. Or could it be a martial arts thing? Just wondering what you …
Title: Last Shot Author: Daniel José Older Series: n/a Just my overall thoughts. If you want to avoid spoilers for the book, there are minor ones here, so beware. I liked this book more than I thought I would, but it wasn’t perfect. My favorite aspect: two-year-old Ben Solo, of course, as well as Han’s awkward, uncomfortable approach to parenting, marriage, and overall commitment. He loves his family but he just doesn’t know what the hell to do with them. …
I sat up in shock when I read this passage. Don’t worry, I’ve edited it so it’s not a spoiler. They do a lot of shooting at a lot of things. Han sent a storm of laserfire right across its midsection, ripping it in half. “You know,” Taka said, “the thing about cutting people in half is it doesn’t always–“ With another burst from the cannons, the head and torso exploded into nothing. “–take,” Taka finished. “Okay, that oughta do …