With a title parodying Adventures in Babysitting, “Adventures in Chinchilla-sitting” initially seems like the kind of episode that would derive its jokes from the story, much like one of this season’s biggest highlights “Midday Run.” Unfortunately, the episode’s story is…
TV Review: Once Upon a Time 4×15 “Enter the Dragon”
I’ve been waiting for an episode of Once Upon a Time to reel me back in since the second half of the season started three weeks ago. I wanted that feeling I got when I binge-watched it on Netflix. But…
Book Review: “Saint Anything” by Sarah Dessen
I have been a fan of Sarah Dessen novels for years now, starting with Along for the Ride, Dreamland, Someone Like You, and now to my pleasant surprise, another great hit will be on the book-stands on May 5, 2015…
Book Review: ‘The Good Sister’ by Jamie Kain
I’ve always had a special spot in my heart for books about the bonds between sisters. (This preference stems from the fact that I have two younger sisters, but don’t tell them that!) Unfortunately, most books about such bonds are…
Book Review: ‘Let It Snow’ by John Green, Lauren Myracle, and Maureen Johnson
Sparkling white snowdrifts, beautiful presents wrapped in ribbons, and multicolored lights glittering in the night through the falling snow. A Christmas Eve snowstorm transforms one small town into a romantic haven, the kind you see only in movies. Well, kinda.…
TV Review: AMC’s The Walking Dead 5×14, “Spend”
Another one bites the dust. Well actually, the dust bit back, but we lost a few characters this week in another episode focused on multiple characters. The emphasis on one of these characters was not entirely effective, similar to my…
TV Review: The Royals 1×01-“Stand and Unfold Yourself”
Ah, the moment we’ve all been waiting for: premiere night for The Royals, E!’s newest drama created by Mark Schwahn (yes, that’s right–of One Tree Hill fame) that follows a modern, fictional British royal family. Let’s dive in. THE SITUATION: THE…