![This Was Our Pact = Stunning and Dreamy Graphic Novel [MG Review]](https://i0.wp.com/fallingletters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/this-was-our-pact.jpg?fit=318%2C439&ssl=1&resize=245%2C150)
This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews It’s the night of the annual Autumn Equinox Festival, when the town gathers to float paper lanterns down the river. Legend has it that after drifting out of sight, they’ll soar off to the Milky Way and turn into brilliant stars, but could that actually be true? This year, Ben and his classmates are determined to find out where those lanterns really go. […]
![An Amusing Twist on Dungeons & Dragons for the Middle School Crowd [MG Review]](https://i0.wp.com/fallingletters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/homerooms-hallpasses.jpg?fit=314%2C475&ssl=1&resize=245%2C150)
Homerooms & Hall Passes by Tom O’Donnell In the mystical realm of Bríandalör, every day the brave and the bold delve into hidden temples or forgotten dungeons, battling vile monsters and evil wizards to loot their treasure hoards for sweet, sweet magic items. But in their free time, our heroes—Thromdurr the mighty barbarian, Devis the shifty thief, Vela the noble paladin, Sorrowshade the Gloom Elf assassin, and Albiorix the (good!) […]
![A Wish in the Dark [MG Review]](https://i0.wp.com/fallingletters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/a-wish-in-the-dark-2.jpg?fit=1688%2C2400&ssl=1&resize=245%2C150)
A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All light in Chattana is created by one man — the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will […]
![The Republic of Birds Doesn’t Take Off [MG Review]](https://i0.wp.com/fallingletters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/republic-of-birds.jpg?fit=307%2C475&ssl=1&resize=245%2C150)
Russian folklore, cartography, magic, journey through a northern kingdom. The Republic Of Birds sounds like just the book for me. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get into the story at all…
![Reflecting on Technology Use with Digital Minimalism [NF Review]](https://i0.wp.com/fallingletters.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/digital-minimalism.jpg?resize=245%2C150&ssl=1)
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport The Creep of Technology Newport begins his book by addressing the vast amount of technological change that has essentially snuck up on us over the past 10 years. This introduction alone felt like a wake up call for me. No wonder we can struggle with balance when it comes to technology use. It’s so new and endless […]