Book and Cosplay Item Reviews by Jess D Cosplay

So first off, I have to say that I was really excited when I got the opportunity to review this book as I am a huge fan of the original Artemis Fowl series and have read all the main books in the series, at least the ones that I know about. https://www.amazon.com/Fowl-Twins-Artemis/dp/1368052568/ The Fowl Twins, by Eoin Colfer, is the sequel to the Artemis Fowl series and follows Artemis' two younger brothers, Myles and Beckett, who as you might have guessed are twins.  Myles takes after Artemis as a child genius and is often competing against Artemis, trying to out smart him.  Beckett is more hands on and seems simple, but in really is anything but simple.  The twins are nothing alike, but the differences work to make an excellent balance that helps them push forward. Without spoiling too much, Myles and Beckett, along with a toy troll, are kidnapped and have to escape with the help of a non-magical blue pixel named Lazuli.  Together, the weird becomes normal, and e...

Now I am not one to do my nails and keep them pretty short, but this product sucked me in when it was given to me as a gift from my sister. I highly recommend it to anyone who does their nails. It may make me do my nails more often.    www.colorstreet.com/brandymesserly (permanent) or https://www.colorstreet.com/brandymesserly/party/1694213 - Available till October 21st, 2020 (10.21.20)  Below is a picture of Brandy's nail strips Bordeaux Glitz and Kiss and Toile on the ring finger. About the Seller: Brandy Messerly is a mom who works full time and sells Color Street's Nail Polish Strips on the side. Full disclosure, she is my best friend and I consider her my sister. She is the sweetest person you will ever meet and is really helpful when people want to try out these products. You can contact her via Phone: 7174950262 or Email: fireangel6210@yahoo.com and she will be happy to help. About the Product: Color Street Nail Polish Strips are basically nail polish strip...

Amy Andrews captured my attention as she brings in surly Joshua Grady and Suzanne St. Michelle together in what turns out to be one of the most cringe-worthy Christmas holidays to date. Opposites attract in this holiday romance as the chatty artist's muse takes flight and makes the lone rancher open up his heart again for the first time in seventeen years. Not only does "Suzy" interrupt Grady's peace of mind, but she brings in her parents as she tries not only to dig out from the giant lie she told but also to save her parent's marriage. Can she survive her own lie as she has the Christmas of her dreams? Or will the lie swallow both her and Grady as small time rumors escalate the relationship further. Book can definitely be read on its own, but have already ordered the first book from the library so I can read the rest the beginning of the Credence, Colorado series.

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 ...