REWATCHING TWILIGHT AND BREAKING DAWN PART 2

Like every other person in the book community, I heard the news about Midnight Sun, and though I won't be reading it, I am considering rereading The Twilight Saga to torture myself/gain a new perspective. After the news came out, hilarious Twilight memes started to bombard my Instagram discover page. These fans love the series and aren't afraid to make fun of it, which I love. Seeing them so invested in the characters with imagining the possible dialogues and scenarios convinced me that I missed out on something during my reading and viewing. Plus, everyone's rewatching it.

REWATCHING GHIBLI VII |THE WORST GHIBLI FILM

I have never watched this movie, and I wish it stayed that way because it tarnishes Studio Ghibli's reputation because it is shallow, a shitty teen romance movie from the 90s, and an insult to other less shitty teen romance movies. Don't watch it. I didn't even finish it because it was that awful.

ADDICTIVE HORROR MANGA

Diner

Written by Hirayama Yumeaki

Illustrated by Kawai Takanori

I am a scaredy-cat, so I rarely ever delve into anything horror-related. I forgot how I came across this messed-up and grotesque manga, but I don't have any regrets. I only finished 6 volumes, but it took me three times to get here.

REWATCHING GHIBLI VI

Porco Rosso was one of those films I rewatched multiple times as a child because it's the few CDs I still had in my possession, it's weird, and I want to understand what it all means! With Ghibli films, you must accept the inexplicable, even if you are dying to have an explanation because that's what Miyazaki intended. Look what happened to me with Castle in the Sky. I was fixated on "plot-holes" that I ended up hating the movie, even though I enjoyed the heart/camaraderie. I have to accept that he's a pig, an actual pig. 

I READ THE OURAN MANGA

Every shoujo-loving person has encountered Ouran Highschool Host Club in their career. I first came across the series, the dubbed version, on the Funimation channel. I still can't believe they were on cable, and I was heart-broken when they left because there are little to no animes on TV in America, especially ones that play throughout the day. I was drawn to the bright colors and flashy characters. Tamaki is ridiculous, and everyone has stilts for legs! I loved the crazy antics they got into, and the elaborate costumes for every club meeting. This comedy about wealthy elites' children and their free time was quality entertainment. 

I NEED TO STOP READING TEEN ROMANCE FOR A WHILE

Crave (Crave #1)

by Tracy Wolff
Entangled Teen / Tantor Audio | April 7, 2020

     My whole world changed when I stepped inside the academy. Nothing is right about this place or the other students in it. Here I am, a mere mortal among gods…or monsters. I still can’t decide which of these warring factions I belong to, if I belong at all. I only know the one thing that unites them is their hatred of me.

     Then there’s Jaxon Vega. A vampire with deadly secrets who hasn’t felt anything for a hundred years. But there’s something about him that calls to me, something broken in him that somehow fits with what’s broken in me.

     Which could spell death for us all.

     Because Jaxon walled himself off for a reason. And now someone wants to wake a sleeping monster, and I’m wondering if I was brought here intentionally—as the bait.

REWATCHING GHIBLI V

I've never watched Only Yesterday before, so I was looking forward to learning why it has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. This movie is different from what I've watched so far because Isao Takahata directed this movie. From what I remember about the 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata was his artistic rival; he challenged Miyaki with his interesting story-telling choices. From what I've seen so far from Takahata, I agree that he makes interesting choices. I'm basing this off of Gauche the Cellist, Grave of the Fireflies, and Pom Poko. While there are whimsical elements to these stories that appeal to a younger audience, they seem more "adult-oriented."

TORTURE DOWN TEEN ROMANCE LANE V

I doubt anybody knows this series, but I will be rereading the Gods & Monsters series by Kelly Keaton. This series is probably unknown for a reason. It's one of the many things I read on PulseIt, now called RivetedLit. I have a history of not enjoying books from this publisher, so maybe I will do a whole reread dedicated to this publisher, LOL! I am sure the reason I liked this series was because of the romance, but as I continued with the series, I realized how awful it was (the romance and the plot.) I do remember this is set in New Orleans, but it's dark and somewhat post-apocalyptic. I also remember that it has some Greek mythology. It's tragic to see stories with potential fail. 

Note: the Goodreads summaries have more spoilers than my reviews. If you are interested in this series, don't read the summaries (they're in a blockquote,) read the reviews.