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Author: Andrea Rittschof
Anything With Nothing Edited by Mercedes Lackey: Emotional Stories
This 17th anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar high fantasy universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Mercedes Lackey. The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom’s ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all…
“Saltburn”: Intense Performances
When I saw the trailer for “Saltburn”, I was hoping I’d get the opportunity to see the film. The cast was intriguing, especially Barry Keoghan who’s been in award winning films and Rosamund Pike, who’s performance in The Wheel of Time series has impressed me. The film has also been getting positive feedback so I…
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes: Powerful Acting
With the phenomenon that is The Hunger Games, I have to be honest, I watched some of the other films but they didn’t really catch on with me. When I watched the trailer for The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, it was different. I was captivated by the cast, with some amazing performers like Peter…
“Trolls Band Together”: All About the Music
Even though the Trolls films are billed as family fun, I’ve loved the first two films because they are hopeful and all about friendship. I also love the music in the movies. With the third film featuring a reunion by NSYNC, I was optimistic that this film would carry on the same vibe and be…
Cà Phê Đen by Sebastian Thach: Authentic Voice
Yearning to attract its expatriates home, Vietnam has officially changed Ho Chi Minh City to Saigon once again. Vietnam hopes to harness the talents, education, and creativity that four and a half million Việt Kiều accumulated over the years. Architect and real estate developer Jasper left Vietnam more than forty years ago and was eager…
Good Girls Don’t Die by Christina Henry: Incredibly Engaging
Celia wakes up in a house that’s supposed to be hers. There’s a little girl who claims to be her daughter and a man who claims to be her husband, but Celia knows this family—and this life—is not hers… Allie is supposed to be on a fun weekend trip—but then her friend’s boyfriend unexpectedly invites…
Cold Curses by Chloe Neill: Complex Characters
Elisa, the only vampire ever born, is hoping all can remain quiet in the City of Chicago in the wake of a destructive attack by an ancient demon who broke the city’s defensive magic. Still, she and her friends, including shifter Connor Keene, know they need to be ready for anything. Everyone is working…
“One Night in Hartswood” by Emma Denny: Beautiful Romance
Oxford 1360 When his sister’s betrothed vanishes the night before her politically arranged marriage, Raff Barden must track and return the elusive groom to restore his family’s honour. William de Foucart — known to his friends as Penn — had no choice but to abandon his fiancé, and with it his own earldom, when he…
“Slay” by Laurell K Hamilton: Dynamic Conflict
Necromancer Anita Blake is small, dark, and dangerous. Her turf is the city of St. Louis. Her job: U.S. Marshal—Preternatural Branch. She’s faced horrifying monsters and brutal killers and come out the other side still standing. Considering how things in her life tend to go, Anita never expected her walk down the aisle with…
“The Olympian Affair” by Jim Butcher: Complex and Amazing
For centuries the Cinder Spires have safeguarded humanity, rising far above the deadly surface world. Within their halls, aristocratic houses rule, developing scientific marvels and building fleets of airships for defense and trade. Now, the Spires hover on the brink of open war. Everyone knows it’s coming. The guns of the great airship fleets that…
