Rachel Reads & Reviews

Dangerous Secrets Review

This prequel written by Mari Mancusi delves into the mysterious past of King Agnarr and Queen Iduna diving deeper into the magical alliance between Arendelle and Northuldra that would leave a lasting legacy on their daughters and the kingdom itself.

rachelbeerwoman

March 20, 2023

Reviews

#dangeroussecrets, #disneyhyperion, #frozen2, #marimancusi, #prequel, #rachelreads&reviews, #YA
10 Things I Hate about Pinky Review

Some might describe Pinky Kaur as “a temptuous bitch.” No, no one has. But she can be bull-headed, impulsive, and a provoker, always on a short fuse ready to fight for a worthy cause. And much like everyone’s favorite heroine, Kat from the movie 10 Things I Hate about You this has the case of…

rachelbeerwoman

March 19, 2023

Reviews

#10thingsIhateaboutpinky, #rachelreads&reviews, #sandhyamenon, #simon&schuster, #YA
Interview with Nancy Silberkleit

Nancy Silberkleit is the daughter-in-law of Archie Comics founder, Louis H. Silberkleit and current co-CEO of the company. Here, she graciously took time out of her busy schedule to answer my questions on a passion dear to her heart and vision: comics in education and literacy. 1. How have comics, especially Archie, been a viable…

rachelbeerwoman

March 11, 2023

Interview

#archiecomics, #nancysilberkleit, #rachelreads&reviews
Princess Diaries #7-9 ReRead

Well Party Princess started with a bang in my opinion revealing that the student government is in debt so there’s no way for Mia to implement any of her policy ideas like Cans or Bottles buckets so students will be more enviromentally responsible. Obviously, not the biggest priority for Mia’s family like Grandmere who is…

rachelbeerwoman

March 10, 2023

Book Suggestions

#harpercollins, #harperteen, #megcabot, #partyprincess, #princessdiaries, #princessmia, #princessonthebrink, #rachelreads&reviews, #YA
Catching Fire Review

I’m back and so is Katniss, though she’s a lot worse off than I. Even though it’s been a few months since she ha sleft the Arena no one will let her forget the trauma she’s experienced. Starting with the Victory Tour which President Snow makes a surprise appearance to blackmail Katniss into submission. Her…

rachelbeerwoman

March 9, 2023

Reviews

#catchingfire, #rachelreads&reviews, #scholastic, #suzannecollins, #thehungergamestrilogy, #YA
Top 5 Dear Canada

Just as Dear America and American Girl exposed me to US history, Dear Canada gave me an entryway to

rachelbeerwoman

March 8, 2023

Top 5

#anoceanapart, #dearcanada, #gillianchan, #ifIdiebeforeIwake, #jeanlittle, #julielawson, #marshaforchukskrypuch, #nosafeharbour, #orphanatmydoor, #prisonersinthepromisedland, #scholastic
Top 5 Dear America

Originally I was going to do a full ranking but then there’s 35 books and I don’t hate myself. Also the last time I read all 35 was in 2020 where I read the 35 books in 17 days (I was under self-pressure okay. It was a stupid idea) and got eye strain for a…

rachelbeerwoman

March 7, 2023

Top 5

#acoalminer'sbride, #andreadavispinkney, #barrydenenberg, #colormedark, #dearamerica, #dreamsinthegoldencountry, #historicalfiction, #kathrynlasky, #middlegrade, #oneeyelaughingtheotherweeping, #patriciac.mckissack, #rachelreads&reviews, #scholastic, #susancampbellbatoletti, #withthemightofangels
Top 5 Royal Diaries

rachelbeerwoman

March 6, 2023

Top 5

#anacaonagoldenflower, #catherinethegreatjourney, #edwidgedanticat, #historicalfiction, #jahanaraprincessofprincesses, #kathrynlasky, #kristianagregory, #maryqueenwithoutacountry, #middlegrade, #rachelreads&reviews, #royaldiaries, #scholastic, #sheriholman, #sŏndŏkprincessofmoonandstars
Ranking Girls from Many Lands

Now the other series American Girl spun off was the Girls from Many lands series for older middle schoolers tackling historical periods from eight different lands and more intense in some senses. What I mean is that half of the series tackles serious topics like court intrigue, colonization and genocide. The other half is more…

rachelbeerwoman

March 5, 2023

Rankings

#alevlytlecroutier, #americangirl, #anniedalton, #ashesinthepathway, #chitrabanerjeedivakaruni, #gatesofgold, #girlsfrommanylands, #historicalfiction, #janekurtz, #kirkpatrickhill, #laurenceyep, #marycasanova, #middlegrade, #rachelreads&reviews, #siobhánparkinson, #takingwing, #theblacktulip, #thecelticknot, #thelastflower, #underthehyena'sfoot, #victorysong
Ranking History Mystery

Everyone knows American Girl, but in a brief space in the early 2000s, they branched out to two other series. The History Mysteries series is aimed more for older lower-schoolers and middle schoolers with slightly darker themes like racism, discrimination, and murder. Of course, mysteries are at their core too. These were my favorites as…

rachelbeerwoman

March 4, 2023

Rankings

#alisonhart, #americangirl, #barbarasteiner, #betrayalatcrosscreek, #circleoffire, #dangeratthewildwestshow, #eleanorae.tate, #elizabethmcdavidjones, #enemyinthefort, #evelyncoleman, #gangstersatthegrandatlantic, #ghostlightongraveyardshoal, #historicalfiction, #historymystery, #hollyhughes, #hoofbeatsofdanger, #katherineayers, #kathleenernst, #kathrynreiss, #meganmcdonald, #mysteryatchilkootpass, #mysteryofthedarktower, #mysteryonskullisland, #nightflyers, #riddleoftheprariebride, #sarahmastersbuckley, #secretson26thstreet, #shadowsintheglasshouse, #theministrel'smelody, #thesmuggler'streasure, #thestrangecaseofbabyh, #troubleatfortlapointe, #undercoppshill, #voicesatwhispersbend, #watcherinpineywoods, #whistlerinthedark