In its very first episode, Netflix’s Shadow and Bone introduces us to one of its gnarliest creatures: the Volcra. The show, which is based on Leigh Bardugo’s book series of the same name, depicts the treacherous monsters as gargoyle-like beings… Continue Reading
It only took me one episode of Shadow and Bone to know that it was quickly going to become a huge phenomenon. Since the series is based on Leigh Bardugo’s popular YA book series, it did take me a few… Continue Reading
Zendaya and Storm Reid’s sisterhood is the real deal. The actresses, who portray Rue and Gia Bennett on Euphoria, shared an emotional moment at Essence‘s Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday. As the event’s red carpet host, Storm was… Continue Reading
One of the biggest changes between Leigh Bardugo’s novels and the Netflix adaptation of Shadow and Bone involves protagonist Alina Starkov, whose background was updated to be half-Shu. “I live in East Ravka, but I’ve never been welcomed here because… Continue Reading
As a kid, I loved watching fantasy shows and movies. I was definitely a Harry Potter fan, adored The Spiderwick Chronicles, and loved to read about the adventures of Molly Moon and her time-traveling dog. As I got older though,… Continue Reading