Author: afellowbookworm.com
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AI summerizes the classics but Gen-Z style
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Hey folks, so I decided to do something fun, I asked ChatGPT to give me summaries of the classics, but in Gen-Z style. It did not disappoint, or rather it ate and left no crumbs.
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Speaking of YA fiction, let’s discuss the Mean Girls.
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Do these names—Brittany, Tiffany, Stephanie, Vennessa, Olivia, Veronica, Regina—sound familiar to you? These are the typical names for the mean girl in YA novels. This post is for them, the mean girls.
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The Unjust Treatment of Romance Fiction—Yes, It is Misogynistic
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The majority of authors and readers of romance are women. The Romance Genre is treated unfairly, as is the case with everything that women find enjoyable, like fashion or Taylor Swift. These activities are viewed as less important than far more worthwhile hobbies like cars and sports. (note the sarcasm)Although…
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Book Review of The Rogue Princess by Melanie Cellier
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Kali and Mr. Puss need to save a kingdom, the esteemed cat seems to have a plan and Kali isn’t sure if she should be relieved or terrified. The Rogue Princess by Australian Author Melanie Cellier is a retelling of Puss in Boots, it is the 5th and second-last book…
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Book Review of The Golden Princess by Melanie Cellier
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The Golden Princess is a retelling of Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves, by Australian author Melanie Cellier, it is 4th book in the Back to The Four Kingdoms series,
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Book Review of The Desert Princess by Melanie Cellier
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Can a girl from a kingdom of snow find her footing in and save the desert kingdom and her own heart? The Desert Princess is a YA fantasy, a retelling of Aladdin by Melanie Cellier, it is the 3rd book of Back to the Four Kingdoms series, this is the…
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Book Review of The Mystery Princess by Melanie Cellier
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Can Daria face her trauma and fear to save a kingdom and perhaps her heart too….? The Mystery Princess is a Young Adult retelling of Cinderella by Australian author Melanie Cellier, This is the second book of Back to The Four Kingdoms, even though these books can be read as…
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Book Review of The Secret Princess by Melanie Cellier
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In this twist on the fairytale tale The Goose Girl, with a conspiracy to uncover and an identity to take back the ‘Goose Girl’ has a lot more on her plate than just a gaggle of geese… The Secret Princess by Australian Melanie Cellier, it is a retelling of The…
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A Princess of Wind and Wave: a Retelling of The Little Mermaid (Book Review)
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In this twist on ‘The Little Mermaid’, the mermaid must get out of dreams into reality to save her kingdom and heart. A Princess of Wind and Wave is a retelling of The Little Mermaid, by Australian author Melanie Cellier. It is the last book of the Beyond the Four…
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Book Review of A Captive of Wing and Feather by Melanie Cellier
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A princess flees from a curse, and runs straight into another one, the key to this is one is true love, but can she ever open her heart to anyone again after her traumatic past. A Captive of Wing and Feather by Melanie Cellier is a Retelling of Swan Lake,…
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A Crown of Snow and Ice by Melanie Cellier (Book Review)
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A Fiery Princess is tasked with saving a Kingdom of Snow and Ice, hopefully, it won’t snuff out her fire first. A Crown of Snow and Ice by Melanie Cellier is a Retelling of Snow Queen, it is the third book in the Beyond the Four Kingdoms series, and it…
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A Dream of Ebony and White by Melanie Cellier (Book Review)
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“A wish was made and born was a princess with not only Lips as red as blood, skin as white as snow, and hair as black as ebony, but with bravery and brains too” A Dream of Ebony and White by Melanie Cellier is a retelling of the timeless fairytale…
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A Tale of Beauty and Beast by Melanie Cellier (Book Review)
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A tale of a cursed prince’s redemption, a tale of a brave princess’s sacrifice, a tale of true love. A Tale of Beauty and The Beast by Melanie Cellier is a Young Adult Fantasy, a retelling as you would quite clearly be able to tell of the fairytale Beauty and…
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Book Review of Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
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“Demon pox, oh demon poxJust how is it acquired?One must go down to the bad part of townUntil one is very tired.Demon pox, oh demon pox, I had it all along—Not the pox, you foolish blocks,I mean this very song—For I was right, and you were wrong!” – William Herondale…
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A Dance of Silver and Shadow: A Retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses (Book Review)
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Twelve princesses dance a dangerous dance and compete for a deadly prize. A Dance of Silver and Shadow by Australian author Melanie Cellier is a retelling of the beloved fairytale The Twelve Dancing Princesses, It is the first book of the Beyond The Four Kingdoms series, which is the sequel series…