The hiatus took much longer than I planned but starting a new job and re-orienting life around a work schedule tends to cause a bit of scheduling chaos initially. However it has helped me to put things into a more regimented routine, but an issue I’ve come to realize during my unemployment is my lack … Continue reading Return from Hiatus
Brief Hiatus
Hello Everyone! Last week has been a bit hectic schedule wise as I started a new job. As such, I've been focusing on trying to learn and do my new job as best as I can. The result has thrown my whole schedule out of whack unfortunately. The fact that this post is a few … Continue reading Brief Hiatus
Book Review: Trials of Apollo #3: The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan
The Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan feels more like what was to be expected from this series after The Heroes of Olympus series. The book takes a significantly darker tone and, in some cases, rather gruesome and unexpected. There were some genuinely surprising moments that, had it not been spoiled for … Continue reading Book Review: Trials of Apollo #3: The Burning Maze by Rick Riordan
No Article this week
Hi everyone, Last week was a bit chaotic for me and pretty draining both mentally and emotionally. I have some stressful things happening at the moment I thought I could put aside to write an article but when I sat down to write throughout the week, I just couldn’t focus and think straight. I am … Continue reading No Article this week
Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #2 – The Dark Prophecy
Continuing The Trial of Apollo series, book 2 is not as intriguing as I would have expected after reading The Hidden Oracle. There’s a recurring trend that might be forming which is hard to really gauge how beneficial it is to the series as a whole. Time will tell, however The Dark Prophecy, while being … Continue reading Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #2 – The Dark Prophecy
Why Character Deaths aren’t necessarily a good thing.
The death of a character is an emotional roller coaster for most. Some people will say it adds spice and excitement to a story however it can also do the opposite. Depending on the character, it can be intensely depressing or it can bring about a somber peace. With the exception of stories involving resurrection, … Continue reading Why Character Deaths aren’t necessarily a good thing.
Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #1 – The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan
I can’t lie, I’m on a bit of Rick Riordan binge with his books. A bit unsatisfied with the conclusion of The Heroes of Olympus, I thought to go on to The Trials of Apollo as there was a spoiler for it in The Magnus Chase series. I don’t want to risk being blindsided once … Continue reading Book Review: The Trials of Apollo #1 – The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan
Reflections on Representation
Recently I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the idea of inclusion in story telling in all forms of media. A lot of this came from my own lack of cultural identity while seeing examples of representation and cultural references in the books I’ve read. I’ve been trying to explore my own culture’s history to … Continue reading Reflections on Representation
Delayed Article for Tomorrow
Hi Everyone, I was hoping to post an article this morning however some issues came up over the past week that took up the majority of my time and focus. I didn't want to post the article as it currently feels unfocused and messy. I'm hoping that it will be ready to post tomorrow however … Continue reading Delayed Article for Tomorrow
Book Review: The Heroes of Olympus #5 – The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan
The final book in The Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan has a lot to live up to. Four books of anticipation and hype towards Gaia’s resurrection, the conflict of the Gods, and the Greek and Roman demigod war, The Blood of Olympus has a difficult task of living up to the expectations set … Continue reading Book Review: The Heroes of Olympus #5 – The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan
