Tag: Historical

Midnight Movies Mini-Reviews: A War-Time Blockbuster, Chaotic Anit-Heroes, and an Intimate Sci-Fi Thriller

Movie-goers are really spoilt for choice when it comes to their Friday night viewings. This month, we’re tackling award winning epics, a highly entertaining superhero movie, and one of Brad Pitt’s best performances. 1917 A polarising staple of 2020’s award season, 1917 is an immersive war-time film that captures the brutality of life in the… Read More Midnight Movies Mini-Reviews: A War-Time Blockbuster, Chaotic Anit-Heroes, and an Intimate Sci-Fi Thriller

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Waiting on Wednesday: A Darkly Beating Heart

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week I am waiting on A Darkly Beating Heart by Lindsay Smith Publication Date: October 25th 2016 Goodreads Summary A time-travel story that alternates between modern day and 19th century Japan as one girl confronts… Read More Waiting on Wednesday: A Darkly Beating Heart

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Review: Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin

Wolf by Wolf (Wolf by Wolf #1) by Ryan Graudin Publication Date: November 5th 2015 by Orion Children’s Books Rating: 4.5 Stars Genre: Alternate History, Young Adult, Fantasy, Historical, World War II. Find: Goodreads | Amazon | Waterstones Goodreads Summary Over ten years since the Nazis won the war, 18 yr old Yael has one mission: to kill Hitler – a captivating second novel… Read More Review: Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin

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