Reviews (books, films etc)
Thoughtful critiques and recommendations on books, films, and other media that resonate with women’s experiences and empowerment.
16 LighthousE ROAD Debbie Macomber: Where Love Falters and Finds Its Way Back
By Ikupolusi Ariyike There’s something deeply comforting about a small town until you realize that within its quiet streets live some of life’s loudest struggles.
Luckiest Girl Alive Movie Review
By Ikupolusi Ariyike Luckiest Girl Alive (2022), adapted from Jessica Knoll’s bestselling novel, is a glossy psychological thriller that wears the confidence of its title
A Book Review of Heather Graham’s The Vision
By Ikupolusi Ariyike Heather Graham’s The Vision, part of her extensive Krewe of Hunters series, is a paranormal romantic suspense novel that delivers exactly what
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
A Divisive Pilgrimage for the Soul By Ikupolusi Ariyike It’s almost impossible to review Eat, Pray, Love as just a book. Since its publication in
A Review of Love in the Time of Cholera
by Gabriel Garcia Marquez: A Testament to Love’s Many Forms. By Ikupolusi Ariyike Gabriel García Márquez, the Nobel laureate who gifted the world the magical
Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi
By Ikupolusi Ariyike Avni Doshi’s debut novel, “Burnt Sugar,” is a haunting exploration of memory, identity, and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. Set against the