The Vampire Diaries 6x3: Welcome To Paradise
Previously on The Vampire Diaries - Alaric compelled away Elena’s memories of Damon, Tripp Fells is murdering vampires, there’s someone sharing the AfterLife house with Damon and Bonnie and Enzo is...
View ArticleReign 2x3: Coronation
Previously on Reign: Crazy King Henry was killed in a jousting tournament (by a disguised Francis), but still manages to find time to possess a baby nurse. Lord Narcisse is intent on making life...
View ArticleGiveaway: SILENT ALARM by Jennifer Banash
Last year, I reviewed White Lines, a fascinating and gritty tale set in the 1980s NYC club scene. I found it so interesting, in fact, that I interviewed the author, Jennifer Banash, who had based the...
View ArticleBlog Tour: The Sorcerer Heir
Welcome everyone to The Heir Chronicles blog tour! To celebrate the release of the final installment in this series, The Sorcerer Heir, Disney-Hyperion Publishing is rolling out the proverbial Red...
View ArticleSuperhero Sundays: Oct. 13–17
Speedy Synopses: Gotham 1x04: Arkham There is a territory war happening between the residing mob boss Falcone and crime lord Maroni over who will control the newly re-developed area in Gotham...
View ArticleThe Cure for Feminism
BOOK REPORT for The Cure For Dreaming by Cat Winters Cover Story: Gothic Balancing Act BFF Charm: Yay! Swoonworthy Scale: 7 Talky Talk: Fiends and Feminism Bonus Factors: Hypnotists, Suffragettes...
View ArticleDoctor Who 8x09: Flatline
Previously on Doctor Who: The Doctor and Clara visit the Orient Express (in space) for “one last hurrah,” which, not entirely unexpectedly, involves mysterious deaths, invisible mummies and wayward...
View ArticleNot Like I Faint Every Time We Touch
BOOK REPORT for Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel by Sara Farizan Cover Story: Obscure Big Faces BFF Charm: Heck Yes! Swoonworthy Scale: 7 Talky Talk: Manual for LOLZ and Teenage Confusion Bonus...
View ArticleSummer Rewatch: Skins 02x09: Cassie
We all knew it was coming, THE episode of Skins! The DEATH EPISODE. It’s also the episode, I’m guessing that made them decide that they had to off someone in practically every series post for maximum...
View ArticleBlog Tour: Every Breath
Welcome to Every Breath Blog Tour! Every Breath is the first book in a new series that posits: “What if Sherlock Holmes was the boy next door?” Here’s the official word: Rachel Watts is an unwilling...
View ArticleYA Movie News Roundup: Big 5th WAVE And PAPER TOWNS Casting News
Welcome back to the YA Movie News Roundup, where we've got some casting news on two big upcoming adaptations! First, Jake Schreier's adaptation of John Green's Paper Towns: newbie Jaz Sinclair will...
View ArticleThe Originals 2x3: Every Mother’s Son
Previously on The Originals: Esther gets Koleb and Finncent to torment Klaus, Elijah, and Davina while Mikael gets a temporary reprieve from his attic domain. The Original Dysfunctional Family Drama...
View ArticleJane the Virgin 1x02: Chapter Two
Welcome to Chapter Two of Jane's life story! Two weeks down, and the CW has already ordered a back nine episodes to make a full season. YES. I am still working on finalizing my JtV award categories,...
View ArticleTake Me Down
BOOK REPORT for Blue Lily, Lily Blue (The Raven Cycle #3) by Maggie Stiefvater Cover Story: Edward Flowerhands BFF Charm: Make It Rain Swoonworthy Scale: 7 Talky Talk: Masterful Bonus Factor: Jesse...
View ArticleHeck YA, Diversity!: Whose Story Is It to Tell?
Welcome back to Heck YA, Diversity!, our series on diversity in YA lit. Joining us today is author Justina Chen, who's received her share of positive and SCARILY negative feedback for writing outside...
View ArticleRecap: Texas Teen Book Festival 2014
Last Saturday, I got to attend the Texas Teen Book Festival (previously the Austin Teen Book Festival). This year’s festival was held on the campus of St. Edward’s University in Austin. This venue...
View ArticlePLAY IT AGAIN, DICK 1x06: Fool Me Twice And It Is Go Time
Watch it here! Follow my recaps here. The latest episode plays out almost entirely in-story, as Keith returns to remotely investigate the case (from Toronto, if you remember) and then immediately...
View ArticleAtlanta FYABC Is Getting a Sneak Peek of LAGGIES!
Being a member of the FYA Book Club is a pretty sweet deal. Not only do you get to IRL-squee with fellow YA fans that are a little less Y and a little more A, but there's always someone to attend...
View ArticleBreathe In, Breathe Out
BOOK REPORT for Every Breath (Every #1) by Ellie Marney Cover Story: Sherlock Holmes, Consulting Adam’s Apple BFF Charm: Yay Swoonworthy Scale: 8 Talky Talk: G’day, Mate Bonus Factors: Australia, Not...
View ArticleNetflix Fix: Romeo + Juliet
Title: Romeo + Juliet Year: 1996 Fix: Your Young Leo Obsession, Shakespeare, Cautionary Tales, Shameless Nostalgia Netflix Summary: The bard's dialogue remains intact in this modern take on William...
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