What’s new, folks? As a reader who gobbles up rom-coms, it isn’t often when I turn up one that entertains me with the dark comedy of something as morbid as covering up an accidental murder. This is exactly what Jesse Q. Sutanto (author of the young adult thriller The Obsession) expertly executes in her latest novel, Dial … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Dial A for Aunties
My 2 Cents on Five Queer Must-Reads for Young Adults
What’s new, folks? June is here, which means it’s also Pride Month! The publishing industry is continuing to prosper with more and more queer-centric books targeted at young adults. It’s vital to have these books around as enthralling stories that promote inclusion, compassion, and self-love to their growing readers. Here are five picks I recommend. … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Five Queer Must-Reads for Young Adults
My 2 Cents on Netflix’s Shadow and Bone
What’s new, folks? On April 23 Netflix dropped the eight-episode first season of Shadow and Bone, the series adaptation of the Grishaverse young adult fantasy novels launched by author Leigh Bardugo in 2012. For newcomers who are unfamiliar with these books, the Grishaverse currently consists of three series: the Grisha Trilogy, also known as the Shadow … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Netflix’s Shadow and Bone
My 2 Cents on Wonder Woman 1984
What’s new, folks? As someone who hasn’t subscribed to HBO Max, I had to patiently wait a few months to be able to rent Wonder Woman 1984, the divisive sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman. It had garnered tons of positive buzz and a Certified Fresh score of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its Christmas Day release … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Wonder Woman 1984
My 2 Cents on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
(WARNING: I’ll be heading into spoilery territory after I give my score) What’s new, folks? After knocking it out of the park with WandaVision, the first Marvel television series to stream on Disney+, the Marvel Cinematic Universe set a high standard to meet for the following series that premiered on March 19, The Falcon and The Winter … Continue reading My 2 Cents on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
My 2 Cents on You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes
What’s new, folks? You may have heard of a certain New York City bookstore manager who exudes charm and dreams of living out his life like a swoony romcom. Oh yeah, and he’s also a sociopathic stalker and serial killer who will do anything, absolutely anything, for you if he thinks you’re the one. He’ll … Continue reading My 2 Cents on You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes
My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8
(NON-SPOILERY REVIEW—if you want my spoilery opinions, feel free to check out the chapter breakdowns on my blog) What’s new, everyone? If you’ve been keeping up with my blog, you know that I watch RWBY, the Rooster Teeth fantasy anime-style web series where courageous Huntsmen and Huntresses are charged with protecting the fictional world of Remnant … Continue reading My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8
My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8—Chapter 14, “The Final Word”
(SPOILER ALERT: This is a full episode breakdown of “The Final Word”) What’s new, folks? Let’s dive into RWBY, the fantasy anime-style web series from Rooster Teeth Animation. Released on Rooster Teeth FIRST on March 27, Chapter 14 of Volume 8, “The Final Word,” was directed by Kerry Shawcross and written by Kiersi Burkhart, Miles Luna, … Continue reading My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8—Chapter 14, “The Final Word”
Announcing the 2 Cents Critic Podcast!
Hey everybody, I just want to let you know that my blog is now going on the waves via Anchor. As someone who consumes plenty of podcasts, launching one of my own has been a longtime ambition. I'm kicking things off by converting blog reviews into podcast episodes, then I’ll see how this evolves down … Continue reading Announcing the 2 Cents Critic Podcast!
My 2 Cents on Nomadland
What’s new, folks? For the longest time I’ve dreamed of getting an RV. Something I often did when I was little was flip through my second and third editions of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to RVing, a book that fueled the flames for my wide-eyed adoration of life on the road and traveling to any countrywide … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Nomadland
