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Hello! Welcome to my ever-growing home of blog posts!
Search here for book reviews, film reviews, and all that lies beyond…
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Susan Dennard’s ‘Witchshadow’ is on another level (and why you should read the Witchlands books)
For real, if you haven’t heard of the Witchlands yet, or you have and are yet to venture into its depths, do drop everything and discover why Susan Dennard’s magnum opus is one of life’s necessities! (PS Baesult is life)
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The most extraordinary and certainly niche film, ‘The Green Knight’
Somehow, I managed to extend this review beyond, “This film is perfect; please watch it immediately.” There are things worth knowing before you dive in, and here, I lay all of them out ripe for the picking. Be sure to mosey on by!
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I paid a dollar to rent ‘Excalibur’ (1981) and now I want my money back
I signed up for IMDB so I could rate this film one star. So come on by, lovely people, and find out why I’m in physical pain post-Excalibur.
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Why ‘The Ember Quartet’ by Sabaa Tahir is worth your time
Heyo lovely people! Are you looking for a high-quality series that will impress you, introduce you to extraordinary characters, and simultaneously rip your guts out? Then look no further than the Ember Quartet! Come on by for my review!
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A work in progress
Heyo lovely people! I’m here with a slightly lighter variant on last week’s post. One that features the matter of equality, keeping on talking, some good ol’ fashioned self-deprecating and nihilistic humour that may or may not be my own, and a snippet on what I’m working on now! Come and see!
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In defence of 'Star Wars: Episode One — The Phantom Menace'
The Phantom Menace, Episode I of Star Wars (AKA one of the biggest franchises in cinema history) is primarily considered one of the most disappointing and terrible films the series has to offer, yet I wholly disagree. I hereby present a defence of the infamous movie, and why you should give The Phantom Menace another chance! This review is one you absolutely do not want to miss!
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That Statistically-Impossible Moment When You Actually Like The Book You're Working On
In place of a review this week, we’re looking at what may just be one of the most fantastically bizarre experiences of my entire life. For those intrigued at what I’m writing about, here’s your very first snippet! What are you waiting for?
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Why ‘The Last Balfour’ is a book you need to read
A historical fantasy debut by Australian author Cait Duggan? With fantastically-well-written characters and one of the best magic systems fantasy has to offer? Want to know more? Read on to find out why you need this book!