In the pantheon of young adult literature, few authors have wielded ancient mythology as effectively as Rick Riordan to address contemporary anxieties. While his Camp Half-Blood Chronicles, Magnus Chase series, and Kane Chronicles are celebrated for their inclusive representation and mythological accuracy, they also function as sophisticated environmental allegories that translate climate science into the … Continue reading Ancient Myths Commenting on Current Environmental Crises
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A to Z Challenge Reflections 2025
Whew! What a month it's been! As April comes to a close, I'm sitting here with a mixture of exhaustion, pride, and genuine disbelief that I've actually done it—I've written an entire novel in just 26 days as part of the A to Z Blogging Challenge. For those who haven't been following along, the A … Continue reading A to Z Challenge Reflections 2025
I Am Number Four
Title: I Am Number Four Author: Pittacus Lore Published: 2010 I've been reading this book for a while now. I know that, for the most part, when it takes a long time to read a book, it means that the book isn't holding my attention. It isn't causing me to turn page after page to … Continue reading I Am Number Four
The Confusing Middle 