What do you do when your power goes out on a Friday night? You read a book, of course. The Between by Tananarive Due caught my eye whilst browsing the paperback section at my local library. The blurb on its back cover enticed me into taking it home: Hilton was seven when his grandmother died, [...]
Note to Self: Broken by Kelley Armstrong
Broken by Kelley Armstrong was recommended by someone from the Think Sideways forums. After reading 200 pages of the 480-page novel, I had to put it down for good. Why? I just wasn’t feelin’ it. Elena seemed like an interesting woman, being a pregnant werewolf and all, but I wasn’t able to connect with her. [...]
The Echo (2008) – Horror Movie Review
Supernatural elements? Check. An attractive, vulnerable but not totally helpless, somewhat damaged protagonist? Check. A formidable antagonist with a penchant for violence? Check. Spooky setting? Check. A well-written story? Check. What more could a fan of scary movies ask for? 4 stars out of 5 I rented The Echo (2008) from Netflix on 11/28/2009 and [...]
Sunshine – Book Review
Leah Saylor-Abney shares her thoughts and feelings on the book “Sunshine” by Robin McKinley. Supernatural world, magic, vampires and shapeshifters.
