![]() ![]() Hand it to readers who enjoy fairytale retellings such as Stepsister by Jennifer Donnolly, series with strong female characters including the Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian, and authors including Julie Kagawa, Marissa Meyer, and Julie C. To whom would you recommend this book? Fans of fairytales and Disney movies will find lots to love about this new series. Can this peasant girl finally accept the challenge of being a queen? Set in a perilous time of revolution, Belle will need to act quickly to save Lio and the kingdom. Familiar characters from the movie appear including Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Belle does not trust Bastien and is proven right when an assassination plot is exposed. Returning home, Belle is left behind as Lio travels to visit the nobles of his kingdom at the behest of his cousin Bastien. ![]() A mysterious woman and a familiar magic mirror show Belle what will become of their own kingdom if she does not learn to follow her instincts and gather the courage to reign as a queen. Travelling with her husband, Lio, to Paris, Belle becomes caught up in the French Revolution. Emma Theriault was born and raised in Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, and thus has a penchant for gothic revival architecture and a constant craving for Beavertails. ![]() What did you like about the book? This new series focused on Disney princesses after the fairy tale ends, kicks off with Belle from Beauty and the Beast. Rating: 1- 5 (5 is excellent or a Starred review) 4 The Queen’s Council: Rebel Rose (The Queen’s Council) – Emma Theriault, Disney Hyperion, (9781368048200), 2020 ![]()
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![]() ![]() The writing style is Moorcock’s polished prose, probably the best outside his Elric novels. The magic in the world is in flux, and it is in this final battle between the forces of Order and Chaos, with the Mabden (human) bordering on extinction against the Fhoi Myore, creatures of chaos in primordial form in which Corum must triumph. There is a certain level of trust placed in the book after reading the proceeding two novels in this arc, and the Corum Trilogy before it. Skillfully chosen words and a certain blend of Lord Dunsany, Yeats and Wilde keep this novel in the heads of discerning readers for a long time. The swansong of this beautiful Celtic piece of drama, high intrigue, and Moorcock’s trademark dichotomy between the nature of order and chaos that pervades the novel, bears credence to Moorcock’s handling of this arc in the Corum Saga and indeed the series. The Prince with the Silver Hand is specifically where this book fits in ( vis a vis Corum which comprises the first three books in this series). It’s with joyous pleasure that we see the Chronicles of Corum re-released once again. ![]() ![]() “Good idea, I love where you’re going with that. OMG, I love Dan! He’s absolutely hilarious! Despite their circumstances, he’s constantly joking around, he’s completely irreverent and he’s a total horn-bag who wants Ali bad and has no problem with saying it how it is. It’s been too long since he’s been with a woman, and he’s determined to have her. Of course Dan is motivated by the need to survive, but he’s also heavily influenced by his hormones, and from the moment he sees Ali, he wants her. ![]() Daniel is craving human companionship, and convinces Ali that they have a better chance of survival if they stick together, so they team up and head off to search for help. Ali has been hiding in her neighbour’s attic since the world went to hell, and while she is out scavenging for food she literally runs into Daniel – a fellow survivor. Set in post-apocalyptic Australia, it’s been 8 weeks since civilisation collapsed after a virus turned most of the population into flesh eating zombies. Who would have thought that the zombie apocalypse could be so damn sexy?! ![]() I’m a huge fan of Kylie Scott’s Stage Dive series, so I was really keen to read this one. All aboard for a smut-tastic romp through the zombie apocalypse! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() … just because something is successful, people think there’s all this pressure and we have to make a sequel. Druckmann said “… I know there’s a bunch of people wondering about The Last of Us Part 3 and whether that will be a thing or not. In an excerpt from the interview, Neil is asked about the rumors of TLOU Part 3. But thanks to an interview with BuzzFeed, Neil Druckmann has come to the forefront to confirm information.ĭespite the latter, the news, for many people, may not be all good news. Because of this, many rumors have grown in recent days confirming that part 3 is in development. Therefore, you would think that Naughty Dog would use the moment to announce the development of part 3 of the game. Which is, without a doubt, the best adaptation of a video game to a series/movie. Everywhere you go, you’re likely to find someone talking about TLOU.Ĭurrently, The Last of Us is trending thanks to the HBO series. After the release of TLOU part 2, the release of the first remastered game on PC, and the premiere of the HBO adaptation, the game has not stopped being in the news. ![]() In the last year and a half, The Last of Us has been without a doubt the most popular video game series among all gamers. ![]() Disclosure: We may earn a commission from links on this page The story of The Last of Us could be… over? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() There are episodes in this new season where the queen virtually disappears as Philip’s self-aggrandizing and immature antics take center stage. But Season 2 lopsidedly delivers on that promise. So it's a massive disappointment that Season 2 of The Crown is marred by its obsession with Prince Philip (Matt Smith), giving him far more screen time than Claire Foy's utterly captivating Queen Elizabeth II.Īhead of Season 1, Netflix billed The Crown as a fictionalized account of “the inside story of Queen Elizabeth II's early reign, revealing the personal intrigues, romances, and political rivalries behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century,” according to a release. The show’s first season earned praise for its thoughtful and expansive exploration of life during the first decade of Queen Elizabeth II’s rule, particularly for how it delicately shed light on the inner thoughts and feelings of such a notoriously opaque ruler. ![]() In addition to being a political and patriotic figure, she is also a wife, mother, daughter, and sister, dealing with an unimaginable amount of pressure because of the position she was born into. 8, Elizabeth (known as Lilibet by her friends and family) becomes Queen Elizabeth II, ruler of the United Kingdom. In the first season of Netflix’s historical drama The Crown, Season 2 of which premieres on Dec. ![]() ![]() ![]() "An important reminder of the good that can come when you throw yourself fully into any situation and draw outside the lines," says Brightly in their article "12 Girls from Fiction Who Are Their Own Heroes." Will Beezus find the patience to handle her little sister before Ramona turns her big day into a complete disaster With a wild imagination, disregard for order, and an appetite for chaos, Ramona makes it hard for Beezus to be the responsible older sister she knows she ought to be.especially when Ramona threatens to ruin Beezus's birthday party. Having a little sister like four-year-old Ramona isn't always easy for Beezus Quimby. ![]() Both the younger and older siblings of the family will enjoy this book. Newbery Award winner Beverly Cleary delivers a humorous portrayal of the ups and downs of sisterhood. With a wild imagination, disregard for order, and an appetite for chaos, Ramona makes it hard for Beezus to be the responsible older sister she knows she ought to be.especially when Ramona threatens to ruin Beezus. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Following a personal breakdown in the late sixties, Kurosawa rebounded by expanding his dark brand of humanism into new stylistic territory, with films such as Kagemusha and Ran, visionary, color, epic ruminations on modern man and nature. ![]() Kurosawa would subsequently gain international fame with Rashomon, a breakthrough in nonlinear narrative and sumptuous visuals. The first serious phase of Kurosawa’s career came during the postwar era, with Drunken Angel and Stray Dog, gritty dramas about people on the margins of society that featured the first notable appearances by Toshiro Mifune, the director’s longtime leading man. His best-known films remain his samurai epics Seven Samurai and Yojimbo, but his intimate dramas, such as Ikiru and High and Low, are just as searing. Arguably the most celebrated Japanese filmmaker of all time, Akira Kurosawa had a career that spanned from the Second World War to the early nineties and that stands as a monument of artistic, entertainment, and personal achievement. Returning to Russia from a sanitarium in Switzerland, the Christ-like epileptic Prince Myshkin finds himself enmeshed in a tangle of love, torn between two women the notorious kept woman Nastasya and the pure Aglaia, both involved in turn, with the corrupt, money-hungry Ganya. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I loved all of the New Orleans references and the strong role that church played in this book. The theme of love and sacrifice really come to life in this book.I was able to relate to this book in so many ways. When he is finally able to be reunited, he is forced to make the choice of letting his loved one go to make another family happy or keep Buddy to make himself happy. Li'l T's strong efforts and determination are very evident in this book as he fights to get Buddy back. However, even though Buddy could not evacuate with his owner Li'l T, he was able to be rescued and then found living with another family in California. This, along with many other situations in the book are truly heart breaking. Buddy cannot fit in the car and is forced to stay behind. ![]() As this story goes on, New Orleans is undergoes the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. The last step in healing Buddy is a loving home for recovery which Li'l T's family is kind enough to offer. Fortunately his church group is able to raise enough money to get Buddy the medical attention that he needs. Accidently hitting Buddy with the car turns Tyrone's life upside down. On his way to church, what seems like a typical Sunday turns into one of the greatest turning points in Li'l T's life. Li'l T, the main character of this story set in New Orleans, wants nothing more than the loyal companionship that a dog can offer. ![]() ![]() This vintage, Art Deco-style table lamp will add a sophisticated warm emerald glow to your writing desk – plus, it’s giving us serious Gringotts vibes.ĬHECK PRICE 6. Made from pure memory foam, this desk chair cushion’s handprint is screaming out for you to position your posterior and get comfortable as you knuckle down for today’s word count goals. They’re certain to terrify your cat.ĬHECK PRICE 4. ![]() ![]() Make Edgar Allan Poe proud with these gothic “Nevermore” bookends. The name “Arggh!” say it all: squeeze at will when you’re slaving over your manuscript and let all your writerly worries and frustrations melt away.īecome immortal by smelling like one of your favorite dead writers with this strong, rich scent, described by its creators as “old libraries and the ghosts of words past”. ![]() We scoured the internet for the most fun stress reliever and came across this glittery, festive beauty. Gifts for aspiring authors with writer’s block. ![]() ![]() Building on the revelations of the previous book, we follow Cristian and Atlas as they flee the country in pursuit of answers to the horrifying creatures who are after them and Cristian’s family. ![]() ![]() Picking up where *Rare Vigilance* left off, the second installment in MA Grant’s *Whitethorn Agency* series is yet again a fantastic read that I didn’t want to put down and wished continued on for another 300 pages. Stalked by the past and uncertain of the future, Cristian learns he does have something to fear after all… Searching for the missing vampire draws them into a web of betrayal and half-truths that reaches further than Cristian ever could have imagined, and they uncover a string of grisly murders that bear a striking similarity to the attack that changed Atlas’s life forever. With him is Atlas Kinkaid, a former marine turned fierce bodyguard…and fierce lover, albeit a hell of a complicated one.Ĭristian’s cunning is tested by the politics and intrigue of the vampire families of Romania, and the warm welcome he and Atlas were assured of quickly turns to ash as they race to unravel the mystery of an old friend’s disappearance. ![]() ![]() After he was betrayed by the man he called an uncle, leaving upstate New York for the Carpathian Mountains of his childhood is more a matter of practicality than fear. Especially those who live in the shadows.Ĭristian Slava doesn’t fear much. ![]() |