Review Day

There are no major spoilers in these reviews.

Wake Up Calls by Cosmo Sheldrake:
An interesting, but mostly forgettable album that will make you feel like you're standing in a virtual aviary.

Final Grade: C

The Sins We Seek by Krista D. Ball:
The final book in the Dark Abyss of Our Sins trilogy moves fast and builds intensely. I thought that the story?s focus on depth instead of plot sprawl was very effective, and narrowed the world and plot towards a satisfying conclusion. I felt like the series might have been more powerful with Book 2 and 3 merged and trimmed of the repetitive parts. Book 1 is definitely the strongest book in my opinion, but the series as a whole is so short, fun, and approachable that it's well worth the journey. I recommend it for its sympathetic multi-dimensional characters, its playful banter, and its ability to explore serious real-world themes in a welcoming, thought-provoking way.

Final Grade: B

Better Call Saul, Season Six:
The final season of this show was great. The show manages to find a satisfying conclusion in spite of being a prequel to tons of established lore, and is best when it focuses on these characters in the "now" rather than what they become in Breaking Bad.

Final Grade: B+

On the Count of Three:
This black comedy about two friends who make a suicide pact is well-done but not particularly memorable. It reminded me in some places of Blindspotting, without rapping. On Hulu.

Final Grade: B-