By: Cynthia Ayala
A novel that takes two timelines to bring to life the Salem Witch Trials in a modern age as young girls begin to suffer a mysterious illness. Conversion has a brilliant execution and presents a very good plot line. The only downside is the sacrifice Howe makes in regards to character dynamics. Continue reading “A Tricky Novel | Review of ‘Conversion’ – 954 Nation”
By: Cynthia Ayala
A novel that focuses more on the aspect of telling a story than the actual science fiction of the time traveling. Beautifully written and constructed, The Map of Time offers readers a chance to see the author and is motivation for the novel.
Continue reading “Unexpected Beauty | Review of ‘The Map of Time’ – 954 Nation”
By: Cynthia Ayala
Pamela Moses had brought readers a refreshingly honest novel about the struggles of insecurities with her novel ‘The Appetites of Girls‘. A novel that delves into the lives of four young girls who must make a stand against those who would push them down, including themselves. Continue reading “A Riveting Novel on Self Discovery | Review of ‘The Appetites of Girls’ – 954 Nation”
By: Cynthia Ayala
The tenth novel in the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ series, continues to follow the riveting and tough journey of young Hiccup as he tries to find a way to bring peace between Dragons and Vikings. With his trusty little Toothless to help him, what could go wrong? Continue reading “Not Just for Children | Review of ‘How to Seize a Dragon’s Jewel’ (HTTYD, #10) – 954 Nation”
By: Cynthia A.
DC Comics has unveiled its new Batman stamp collection from the U. S. Postal Service. Check out all the details here.
Continue reading “Batman 75th Stamp Collection coming soon – DC Comics News”
By: Cynthia Ayala ’16 / Emertainment Monthly Staff Writer
The eleventh novel in the Pretty Little Liars series “Stunning” continues to build up the mystery and thrill in the young adult and coming of age genres. Continue reading “A ‘Stunning’ Revival | Review Of ‘Stunning’ (PLL, #11) – Emertainment Monthly”
By: Cynthia Ayala ’16 / Emertainment Monthly Staff Writer
‘The Indigo Spell’ delves into the urban and dark fantasy genres by bringing magic, vampires and alchemists together in an amazing novel for young adult and mature audiences. Continue reading “Mead Weaves Toils and Troubles in the Best Ways: Review of ‘The Indigo Spell’ (Bloodlines, #3) – Emertainment Weekly”
By: Cynthia Ayala ’16 / Emertaiment Monthly Staff Writer
‘Blind’ is a standalone novel that lives within the realm of contemporary fiction in the young adult genre and stands on a first person narrative. Continue reading “An Insightful Rollercoaster: Review of ‘Blind’ – Emertainment Monthly”
By: Cynthia Ayala ’16 / Emertainment Monthly Staff Writer
This was a good book, but by the end, it leaves the readers wanting more. That’s not to say that it’s bad, but many of the details are forgettable…These characters are strong individuals, but they suffer from their paranoia and their fear, the reason the plot continues to work. The pair are interchangeable, intertwined to such a degree that without the character growth the plot would be stagnant. Continue reading “‘Ruthless’ Loses Its Energy | Review of ‘Ruthless’ (PLL, #10) – Emertainment Monthly”
By: Cynthia Ayala ’16 / Emertainment Monthly Staff Writer
‘Twisted’ continues to combine the young adult genre with mystery, thriller and coming of age to keep the story fresh and captivating. Continue reading “‘Twisted’ Continues The Pretty Little Liars Thrill | Review of ‘Twisted’ (PLL, #9) – Emertainment Monthly”
