“Sansa was a lady at three, always so courteous and eager to please. She loved nothing so well as tales of knightly valor. Men would say she had my look, but she will grow into a woman far more beautiful than I ever was, you can see that. I often sent away her maid so…
For the past couple of weeks, in between fangirling over the madness of Orphan Black, procrastinating over everything (probably could’ve written this a week ago), and consistently shoving Ben & Jerry’s Milk & Cookies down my throat, I have been reading Dust in the Wind by William Hutchison. Hutchison has spent over 35 years working…
The last episode of Game of Thrones could have easily been entitled “Bonding Moments”. In fact, in the seventh chapter of this fourth season, we basically check in on all of the couples, now en route to different tasks and goals. The beginning is full of hope, with Tyrion and Jaime discussing the trial and the…
Let’s get something out in the open right away: there were some STELLAR performances in this episode. Alfie Allen has developed Theon Greyjoy into not only a broken character, but also a sympathetic one, now believing wholeheartedly that he is in fact Reek. “Reek, my name is Reek. It rhymes with weak.” (It’s okay if you…
If you haven’t seen the fourth episode of this season of Game of Thrones, “Oathkeeper,” read at your own risk. There are many parts of the episode that stay true to the books, so let’s not completely freak out. Brienne and Podrick are a match made in Awkward Heaven. I saw a plea from a…
Being trapped in a never-ending maze sounds like a recurring nightmare people have and J.M. McDermott brings it to life in his book Maze. Maze follows the stories of a handful of people who each find themselves stuck in an endless maze with only one option: survive. There is a tribe of humans who live…
Battling Boy is a small, colorful volume put out by publisher First Second, and written and drawn by Paul Pope. It takes place mainly in the wrecked city of Arcopolis, and stars the eponymous youth known as Battling Boy (or simply Boy). Put simply, if Thor came to an alternate history, early twentieth century earth…
If I had to choose one word to describe the recently released Divergent movie, it would be “exception,” because that’s exactly what the film represents to me. The rule is that, usually, a book is far superior to its cinematic adaptation. How can we forget the countless works of art that felt so amazing on paper,…
As a self-proclaimed and certified Newbie, every week it is my goal to throw myself headfirst into all things sci-fi, specifically peering into some of the most critically acclaimed science fiction based TV shows, movies, and literature! I check them out in pure tabula rasa fashion, with typically nada knowledge about the premise and letting…
Divergent (published May 3rd, 2011) is the first chapter of Veronica Roth’s Divergent trilogy, followed by Insurgent (2012) and Allegiant (2013). The novel takes place in a futuristic Chicago in which the population is divided into 5 factions: Abnegation, meant for the selfless, Amity, for the peaceful, Candor, for those who value the truth above all else, Dauntless, for the…
The book-turned-movie Ender’s Game is what made me first ponder this subject, and thanks to the theater release of dystopian YA series, Divergent, I haven’t stopped thinking about it. Perhaps a change in medium can be enlivening to some books, but it is also true that there are just some beloved stories that we would hate…
Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please? You’ve been patient. You’ve been diligent. You’ve been loyal. Now, for demonstrating such tremendous qualities, such incredible attributes, such unbelievable resolve, you shall be rewarded! Friends, bloggers, Earthlings, lend me your ears! The time has come, yet again, for you to get your proper dose of excitement, adventure,…
