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
Hey there avid readers! I know, it’s been a while since I’ve had one of these up. But here we go! Starting my next week of reading, we have Lost & Found, Hammered and The Midnight Queen. All of which sound incredibly interesting. Just like before, Goodreads provides the synopsis for the aforementioned books.
Continue reading “Weekly Reading List #9”
By: Cynthia Ayala
Blind takes readers on an emotional journey as they follow young Emma Silver on her journey to acceptance after a fateful accident leaves her blind. This book will resonate with the reader and make every emotion amplified.
Continue reading “An insightful rollercoaster | Review of ‘Blind’”
By: Cynthia Ayala
So this was the last short story I wrote before I took my Leave of Absence at Emerson College. I think this one is one of my more favorite short stories that I wrote. It started as a writing exercise and then I decided I wanted to expand the idea. My first draft was okay and this is my third draft that I kind of wish I had handed in as my Final. I still got a B+ but I believe this is an improved version of the story. Continue reading “Yellow Ducks – A Short Story”
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
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’”
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’”
By: Cynthia Ayala ’16 / Emertainment Monthly Staff Writer
‘Conversion’ is a young adult novel that ties in genres such as contemporary fiction, historical fiction, mystery and the paranormal to weave two interlocking stories. Continue reading “A Tricky Novel | Review of ‘Conversion’ – Emertainment Monthly”
By: Cynthia Ayala ’16 / Emertainment Monthly Staff Writer
“The Appetites of Girls” is another contemporary novel in the world of literary fiction that stands out as it allows readers to read about every girl in a pivotal moment in their lives. Continue reading “Book Review: ‘The Appetites of Girls’ – Emertainment Monthly”
