nikifloricaDec 21, 20192 min readThe Night Hope Was BornIn sifting through ideas for today's snowy Saturday Spotlight, I couldn't seem to decide on one that befit the theme of the season. With...
nikifloricaDec 7, 20192 min readOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens: ReviewOliver Twist is born with no name between the walls of a government-funded shelter for the poor, and in minutes, he is an orphan. Named...
nikifloricaNov 9, 20192 min readForest Born, by Shannon Hale: ReviewRin used to feel at home with the trees—as if they understood her, the way no one else could. But something has changed in the way the...
nikifloricaNov 2, 20192 min readRiver Secrets, by Shannon Hale: ReviewWhen Bayern sends an ambassador into the land of Tira, Razo feels under-qualified to be chosen as part of the escort. After all, he's...
nikifloricaOct 5, 20192 min readWinter (#4 of The Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa MeyerPrincess Winter, stepdaughter of the ruthless Lunar Queen Levana, is as beautiful as she is crazy. Well-beloved for her kindness and...
nikifloricaSep 14, 20192 min readDavid Copperfield: (official) ReviewI know what you're thinking. I did a Saturday Spotlight on Davy Copperfield a little while back, but having only read the first two...
nikifloricaAug 24, 20192 min readA Perfect Launch Party and a GREAT GodNo matter how many times God proves His goodness, I always seem to need reminding. After a year of this publishing adventure—of cover...