Talkie Tuesday: Outlander Final Season

 

"Sing me a song of a lass that is gone ..." 

 

Hello everyone!

 

Well, we did it.

 

Twelve years ago, Starz decided to premiere a time-travelling show that was a big risk at the time, because it would have to compete with titans like Game of Thrones, and yet somehow, somewhere, someone decided that this was a great idea.

 

And it paid off.

 

Because since then, for eight seasons, fans around the globe have watched the unfolding drama around Jamie and Claire Fraser with baited breath, willing them to succeed in their endeavours, and supporting all the other characters around them in some way or fashion.

 

That all came to an end this past weekend, with the airing of the very final episode.

 

If you've been a long-time fan, or if you only came into the show (binging it, really) recently, then I bid you welcome all the same. Because we'll be taking a look at the final season tonight, saying goodbye to our beloved characters.

 

Ladies and gentlemen, one last time: Outlander.

 

Tome Thursday: The Crimson Sword Mystery

 

Hello everyone!

 

And we're back in the world of an alternate, somewhat steampunk-y adventure of one of my favourite characters of all time.

 

I also LOVE the author's writing style, so I mean, it's a win however you look at it.

 

I accidentally found Byrd Nash on BookSirens what feels like forever ago, and have since absolutely devoured her Madam Chalamet series, which means I'm absolutely loving and thriving going through the Morpheus Society one right now.

 

The fourth book actually JUST released last week, as well, and the best part?

 

These are all relatively short stories, they're not so complicated that you can't easily follow along through one sitting, and the characters are all very animated, very picturesque, and absolutely hilarious when they have the chance to be so.

 

Which is ... most of the time. LOL.

 

The best humour comes from unintended moments, after all, and I feel like Byrd Nash manages that VERY well.

 

So without further ado: The Crimson Sword Mystery!

 

Talkie Tuesday: The Princess and the Pirate

 

"Long live Sandokan!" 

 

Hello everyone!

 

Boy, do I have a treat for you tonight.

 

An oldie but a goldie, so to speak.

 

Every once in a while I lean into the nostalgia factor and vibes here on this blog, especially and particularly because I tend to like diving into it myself personally as well.

 

So that's what I did with tonight's movie choice.

 

I also find it incredibly pointed to be talking about a movie from the nineties that was actually really good in comparison to some modern stuff circulating nowadays, while we all talk about Nolan's upcoming Odyssey, which looks ... well, the scope sure looks epic, but the individual details aren't what reaches the OG Troy, even a little bit.

 

We'll see about that, eventually.

 

God knows what that's going to look like. 

 

For now we're headed into the land of piracy once more, with The Princess and the Pirate!

 

Tome Thursday: Firebird

 

Hello everyone!

 

So I have a confession to make.

 

I had another book lined up and ready to go for tonight. In all honesty, I generally have my posting schedule for this blog handled WELL in advance, because I tend to read a lot, and when you read a lot, you have a list so you keep track of everything.

 

This means that, when something shoots into it like a comet from the sky, you need to adjust, and FAST.

 

I was going to go for a short and sweet kind of story, but that one now got bumped to next week.

 

Tonight's choice blazed into life over the course of this weekend when I sat down and was like, alright, fair, let's see what this is all about since people are talking about the sequel all over BookTok at this point.

 

Not that I follow a lot of BookTok, but it sometimes bleeds into my Youtube and Bookstagram, of course.

 

Without further ado, it's time to travel to the past, fling some magic into the air, and pretend that we know what we're doing with this shape-shifting thing.

 

That's Juliette Cross' Firebird for you.

 

Talkie Tuesday: Disney Princess Villains Unite

 

"Evil is here." 

 

 Hello everyone!

 

In continuing with last week's theme, we're taking a look at the direct sequel to the Castle Quest animated feature.

 

And before you come at me after you open the thing up and see its short length: I wanted to feature it solo because I thought it's hilarious, ok?

 

Even though it's barely half what the OG special is long.

 

But anyway.

 

The Disney Princesses are back, people! And so is Gaston.

 

And they've got a new adventure ahead of them, or perhaps misadventure, so without further ado let's see exactly what they're up against.

 

Because you just know it's gonna be great when it says the title is Villains Unite!

 

Tome Thursday: The Architects of Control

 

Hello everyone!

 

I have a treat for you tonight, and a slightly different style of blog than you might be used to from me.

 

Because tonight's book of choice hasn't been released yet - it's coming this June.

 

And I don't want to give anything away too soon!

 

But equally I want you to WANT to read it, so here's my attempt at putting together some cohesive enough writing that will hopefully entice enough for you to pick the actual book once it officially drops.

 

I mean, what could possibly go wrong?!?

 

HAH.

 

Anyway, enough of the chit-chat. You know I like me some political shenanigans in a book no matter when or where - I've read plenty of this stuff, and I probably still will.

 

So you shouldn't be surprised that tonight's book of choice is one of that genre.

 

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage: The Architects of Control!

 

Talkie Tuesday: Disney Princess Castle Quest

 

"The path will be clear if you search inside." 

 

Hello everyone!

 

In a slight deviation from my usual watch lists, I went with something light, fluffy, and quick to see through yesterday.

 

And also, I had TONS of fun while I was at it haha!

 

Disney tends to come up with some really great skits every once in a while.

 

When they pair it up with LEGO? Oh then you've got yourself something SPECIAL.

 

I've covered a bunch of Star Wars-related ones on this page before, but this is the first time I'm seeing something with the Disney Princesses, and boy was it fun to go through.

 

I mean, when you have a frying pan, an axe, and a key as weapons all tangled together in a quest to beat Gaston .. let's just say it'll make sense once you finish reading this.

 

Without further ado: LEGO Disney Princess Castle Quest!