Where There’s Smoke (Panopolis #1) by Cari Z. | Book Review

Where There's Smoke (Panoplis #1) by Cari Z. published 27 April 2015 Panopolis is a rough place to be an average Joe. I came here looking for adventure and excitement, but nobody cares about one more normal guy in a city filled with super-powered Heroes. The closest I’ve come to glory is working in a … Continue reading Where There’s Smoke (Panopolis #1) by Cari Z. | Book Review

The Dragon Reborn (Wheel Of Time #3) by Robert Jordan | Book Review

The Dragon Reborn—the leader long prophesied who will save the world, but in the saving destroy it; the savior who will run mad and kill all those dearest to him—is on the run from his destiny. Able to touch the One Power, but unable to control it, and with no one to teach him how—for … Continue reading The Dragon Reborn (Wheel Of Time #3) by Robert Jordan | Book Review

Mastering the Flames (The Beacon Hill Sorcerer #4) by Sheena Jolie | Book Review

"Mastering the Flames" by S.J. Himes continues The Beacon Hill Sorcerer series, delving into Isaac Salvatore's struggle with alcoholism and his growing romance with vampire Constantine Batiste. While initially disconcerting, the story's unique focus on Isaac's journey, emotional depth, and character development captivates readers. With rich dynamics and measured pacing, the emotional weight of the events shines through.

Sitting in Bars with Cake (Movie Review) | Casually Poignant

Sitting in Bars with Cake is a movie adaptation of a cookbook memoir by Andrey Shulman, who also penned the screenplay. Pitch Perfect 3 director Trish Sie is at the helm and Yara Shahidi, Odessa A'zion (Hellraiser) stars with Bette Midler, Ron Livingston (The Flash, The 5th Wave), Martha Kelly (American Gods), Adina Porter, Navid … Continue reading Sitting in Bars with Cake (Movie Review) | Casually Poignant

The Son (Movie Review) | Feels Real and Confusing at the Same Time

I saw this movie months after it came out and yet I knew nothing about it. I was interested in director Florian Zeller's first feature film The Father, which just like The Son is from a play written by Zeller himself who also worked on the screenplay with Christopher Hampton (Atonement, Dangerous Liaisons). The film stars Hugh Jackman, Laura … Continue reading The Son (Movie Review) | Feels Real and Confusing at the Same Time

The King and His Vigilant Valet (Paranormal Princes 3) by Charlie Cochet | Book Review

JEANThe past has a way of catching up with you, even if you are immortal. I’ve spent thousands of years as the valet and companion to the powerful King of All Shifters. It has been my honor and duty to protect, serve, and advise him. I never intended to fall in love with him. My … Continue reading The King and His Vigilant Valet (Paranormal Princes 3) by Charlie Cochet | Book Review

Dear Child (TV Miniseries Review) | Survivors > Perpetrator

This six-part psychological thriller hails from Germany and is based on a successful eponymous novel by Romy Hausmann. The TV miniseries adaptation was written and directed by Julian Pörksen and Isabel Kleefeld, and stars Kim Riedle, Haley Louise Jones, Naila Schuberth (Bird Box: Barcelona), Hans Löw (I'm Your Man), Julika Jenkins (Dark), Justus von Dohnányi … Continue reading Dear Child (TV Miniseries Review) | Survivors > Perpetrator