Show Review: She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Season 3 Rating: 8.7 out of 10 stars Overview Pros Great for children and adults Fun plot with high stakes Well-made characters Representation of different body types and skin colors LGBTQ+ representation Some Catra and Scorpia bonding moments Backstory for Hordak Cons Overly childish intro Poor art… Continue reading SRPOP Season 3 Reveals the History of Etheria, She-Ra, and Hordak
Spoiler-Free Book Review: The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers
Spoiler-Free Book Review: A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny Rating: 8.0 out of 10 stars Overview Pros Strong writing voice Brilliant descriptions Cozy small town setting Most of the characters are likeable and beautifully written LGBTQ+ representation Creative murder method Interesting poetry Cons Penny's treatment of an overweight character and obsession with her weight comes… Continue reading A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny is A Compelling Sequel to Still Life
Anime Review: RWBY Volume 6 Rating: 10 out of 10 stars Overview Pros Memorable heroes Effective villains Focus on pivotal character backstories Unique weapons and apparel Phenomenal fight scenes Interesting setting Original music Attractive intro Balance of comedic and dark moments Groundbreaking American anime Beautiful art style and animation Cons No specific cons Warning: Spoilers… Continue reading RWBY Volume 6 Gives the Real Story of Salem
Anime Review: Noragami Aragato Season 2 Rating: 9 out of 10 stars Overview Pros Tons of character development, especially for Bishamon Heartwarming scenes More backstory Balance of tragedy and humor Interesting intro Cons Bishamon is bathing all the time, seems like fan service Observations Darker than the first season I really wish this wasn't the… Continue reading Noragami Season 2’s MVP is Bishamon, Goddess of War and Fortune
Anime Review: Bofuri: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense Season 1
Book Review: The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch Rating: 7 out of 10 stars Overview Pros Poignant, heartfelt message Simple, conversational writing Likeable narrator Unusual perspective on life from a dying man Cons Some advice is not that helpful or is out of touch with his diverse audience Observations Short, anecdotal chapters Review The Last… Continue reading Lessons from The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
Anime Review: If my favorite pop idol made it to the Budokan, I would die Season 1
Show Review: Toradora Season 1 Rating: 6.8 out of 10 stars Warning! Spoilers ahead! Overview Pros Unique characters Fun character dynamic Even the animals have quirky personalities Well written slow-burn romance Attractive animation and design Cons Taiga's violent nature is abusive Occasionally uncomfortably bizarre Drags at times The ending could have been better Observations One… Continue reading The Dragon and the Tiger Play Cupid
Anime Review: Yuri on Ice
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