What’s new, readers? If you’re a reader who’s drawn to young adult fantasy, you’ve most likely heard of Sarah J. Maas (though her recent work has been labeled “New Adult” and then simply “Adult” due to its—how can I word this properly—sheer horniness). I myself started getting into more of this subgenre last year, including … Continue reading My 2 Cents on A Court of Silver Flames
Tag: High fantasy
My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8—Chapter 9, “Witch”
(SPOILER ALERT: This is a full episode breakdown of “Witch”) What’s new, readers? Let’s get right into RWBY, the fantasy anime-style web series from Rooster Teeth Animation. Chapter 9 of Volume 8, “Witch,” was released on Rooster Teeth FIRST on February 13, directed by Paula Decanini and written by Eddy Rivas. We open with the camera … Continue reading My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8—Chapter 9, “Witch”
My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8, Chapter 2, “Refuge”
(SPOILER ALERT: This is a full breakdown review for “Refuge”) What’s new, readers? It’s fascinating to witness Hollywood’s slowly increasing reliance on streaming services. Disney is considering dropping the live-action reboots Cruella, Pinocchio, and Peter Pan and Wendy on Disney Plus, which would fall in line with their decision to release Pixar’s Soul on Christmas. On the superhero side of … Continue reading My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 8, Chapter 2, “Refuge”
My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 7 – “Pomp and Circumstance”
(SPOILER ALERT: This is a full breakdown review for “Pomp and Circumstance”) Welcome back, readers, for “Pomp and Circumstance,” the fourth chapter of the Rooster Teeth anime-style fantasy web series, RWBY: Volume 7, released on Rooster Teeth FIRST on November 23. This chapter doesn’t do much to move the plot forward, and aside from some … Continue reading My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 7 – “Pomp and Circumstance”
My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 6
In between bits of slow pacing and questionable plot devices, RWBY: Volume 6 lights up with the passionate heart of its characters as they pursue an extreme example of the rocky cross-country trip.
My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 6 – Episode 13, “Our Way”
While the finale spreads itself thin by trying to wrap up so many story arcs, it manages to hit most of the right notes to end another enthralling volume in the RWBY saga.
My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 6 – Episode 9, “Lost”
In spite of a contrived conclusion to why one of the heroes went missing in the previous episode, "Lost" is a superb episode that explores the nuances and drives of our villains and honors the dear memory of a great Huntress.
My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 6 – Episode 8, “Dead End”
Encountering a barrier on the trip to Atlas, learning more about the power of silver eyes, coming across fractures that leave our heroes on an ominous cliffhanger — all in all, another well-written episode for RWBY: Volume 6.
My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 6 – Episode 7, “The Grimm Reaper”
From a peek at a pair of conniving villains and the backstory of a legendary Huntress to the inspiring progress of Team RWBY and company's journey, "The Grimm Reaper" is yet another laudable chapter that Rooster Teeth has brought to RWBY: Volume 6.
My 2 Cents on RWBY: Volume 6 – Episode 6, “Alone in the Woods”
Enthralling action, heartfelt nuggets of nuanced characterization, and a newfound Grimm species qualify "Alone in the Woods" as one of my favorite RWBY: Volume 6 episodes thus far.
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