This post includes spoilers from the Little Women book and movie Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 classic Little Women brings soul, heart, ambition, talent, and beauty to the screen. With a powerhouse cast including Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Dern, and Meryl Streep, the film takes […]
The Girl Who Was Taken (By Charlie Donlea)
‘This isn’t just a mystery. It’s an autopsy of trauma, silence, and survival.’ Two girls disappeared. Only one came back. Summary Livia Cutty is a forensic pathology resident and Elder sister of one of the girls who disappeared. She has a sharp mind and a hidden past, is no stranger to death—but she never expected […]
The Manic Pixie Dream Girl and Boy Trope
Why Quirky Tropes and Idealized Love Interests Are More Harmful Than Whimsical You may or may not have heard the term Manic Pixie Dream Girl (MPDG), but chances are, you’ve encountered one in books, movies, or TV shows. She’s the enigmatic, quirky, free-spirited girl who dances into the life of a gloomy male protagonist and […]
Then She Was Gone: A Story of Loss, Secrets, and Heartbreak
Summary “Then She Was Gone” by Lisa Jewell is a haunting psychological thriller that explores the emotional aftershocks of a missing person case and the lengths people go to for answers. The story follows Laurel Mack, a mother still struggling to come to terms with the mysterious disappearance of her teenage daughter, Ellie, who vanished […]
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue By V.E. Schwab
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue – Book Review may contain some spoilers. The Invisible Plot of Addie LaRue In 1714, France, Estelle warns Addie LaRue not to pray to the Old Gods at night. But when desperation drives her into the darkness, Addie makes a deal with the Devil himself: she is granted immortality, […]
How to Survive Your Murder — A Review
Maybe the lesson here is that it doesn’t matter how many times you rewind, there’s always something you’re going to regret. — How to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine Summary “How to Survive Your Murder” by Danielle Valentine is a fast-paced YA thriller with a slasher movie soul and a supernatural twist. The story […]
