Book and Cosplay Item Reviews by Jess D Cosplay

I had the pleasure of reading an advanced reading copy (ARC) of Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera. I asked to review this book as I teacher predominantly black and Latino(a) students in NYC, some who are questioning their sexuality and/or identities and their place in the world. I hoped that the book might be relateable to my students. The book has definitely met my expectations and one that I fully intend to share with the teachers and students that will understand and relate to the different nuances in the story, perhaps even better than myself. It is important to note while reviewing this book that I am a white woman who is not part of the LBGTQ+ community and who has been handed white privileged for nothing. That may not give me much authority to speak on a book such as Juliet Takes a Breath. Take what you will from my review, but understand that my understanding of the character is so much more limited than many of my students' understanding will be should they cho...

Hey all, it's been a while since I posted a review but I couldn't help but share this story. Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Fireborne-AURELIAN-CYCLE-Book-1-ebook/dp/B07MYGW4K3/ Without spoiling too much of the story, I had the pleasure of reading and advanced reading copy (ARC) of Fireborne by Rosaria Munda which had me hooked from page one, both as an avid reader of fantasy and romance and as a teacher. I highly recommend the book if you enjoyed reading Seraphina by Rachel Hartman or Eragon by Christopher Paolini. As someone who appreciates character growth in the story, it was a pleasure to watch two unlikely friends, Annie and Lee, work through their past, their goals for the future, people's expectations, and the war that threatens to destroy their worlds all while dealing with the emotional upheaval of being a teen without parents and training to become the leader of the dragon riders, aka Firstrider and the Fleet Commander. Lee, a dragonlord's son...

This workout shirt is amazing and it is the second time I have received one as the last one went to my fiancé. https://amzn.to/2MAzqOp https://www.cosfitness.com/collections Use the code: JessDCos20 to get 20% off your purchase from KiTak’s store. About the Seller: KiTak is a sporting goods seller who focuses on anime themed workout shirts. The seller is super friendly and is happy to answer any questions you have. About the Product: Last time I got this product, it was the spartan warrior design for my fiancé (feel free to check out my previous review). KiTak recently came out with a whole line of new styles including the red dojo style I am wearing and a second design for the Spartan warrior I previously received. Other styles are based off of series like Saint Seiya, Full Metal Alchemist, and the Fate Series. I am happy to see that they are expanding into styles that are suitable for all genders. More style options are available on their main website. https://www.c...

Mr. McElwain sent this to me to give him my opinion, both as a teacher of young kids and as an avid reader myself who loves fantasy. Here are my thoughts both as a personal reader and as a teacher. Personal Opinion: I really liked this series on a personal level as it kept me engaged and was a fun, quick read despite the book being over 200 pages. There were parts that I thought could use a little more development and detail but I also understand that this book was written for middle school kids, not adults. It most areas of the story, I enjoyed seeing what the characters would do and react as children. One of the issues I did have with the book was the fact that James trusted people right away, even without knowing them. It was like he already knew who was good and bad yet how he knew they were good or bad was never explained. Another thing as an adult reader that I would have liked to see is the pace of the story slow down a bit and add more detail and development. The story was ...

Hey everyone from Cosplay Reviewers, Cosplay Deals by Cosplay Reviewers, Cosplay Super Influencers & Cosplay Sponsored Alliance, both current and prior members, and any of the associated groups and pages - If you haven't noticed, myself along with most of the other Admins are no longer in any of the groups. The state of the group has not been good for a while and we attempted to fix it. The group has become more and more unprofessional and the admins have spent a lot of time behind the scenes cleaning up various situations created by what we believe to be Lorna’s unprofessional behavior. We were accused of not helping out the group when most of our efforts were ignored. We were lied to on various occasions and each admin would be told different things. Many of us had considered quitting the group at one point or another but we stayed because we care about the group and wanted to help it succeed and flourish as there really isn’t another one like it. The group was like a...

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41588391-james-clyde-and-the-tomb-of-salvation Even better than the first novel and ties up all the questions and loose ends nicely. I had the privilege of reviewing the first book in this series a few years ago and was excited to find out that a sequel was finally coming out. This book starts off right where the last book left off, with the Abigail in possession of the three Diamonds of Orchestra and James alive and more confident in his abilities. Without giving too much of the novel away, James and Queen Abigail are in a race to the Tomb of Salvation, Abigail (along with Gilbert and Imorex) in search of immortality and the final power to rule all of Orchestra and James to stop her. James is joined by his friends Ben and Mary, along with Simon, Kila, Belle (James' mom), and the rest of the knights of Zara. We are greeted with two new characters, who join James on his journey, Professor Shaw and his daughter, Ella (James' potential love...

This soap is amazing and works for people who have sensitive skin like I do. https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1462970217 Use the code: JESS20 to get 20% off your purchase from Chibi Dreams’ Etsy Shop. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChibiDreams?coupon=JESS20 About the Seller: Chibi Dreams is super friendly and makes sure you get exactly what you want. She keeps you updated on progress and lets you know if there are any delays. I was one of her first customers and there were some issues with shipping as a new business. She kept me in the loop and helped to make sure I received the best product. She also leaves handwritten thank you notes telling you what to expect from each soap you receive. About the Product: I originally ordered a lavender D20 soap bar at a discount from Chibi Dreams. My fiancé is a huge DnD fan and my favorite scent is lavender. I chose to get a purple soap since the scent was lavender. Despite the delay in shipping, I was super excited to get this product...