Saturday, November 14

Movie Review: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026)


Title: The Devil Wears Prada 2
Length: 1h 59m
Released: 2026
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Rating: PG-13
Where I Got It: Hulu



SUMMARY:
Andy Sachs reunites with Miranda Priestly as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing.





REVIEW:
Finally sat down to watch this. I was nervous because I know movie sequels (especially lately) can be 50/50. 

We are back with Andy! She reunites with Miranda as they navigate their careers with magazine publishing declines. The world is changing, and they need to change with it. Can they save the company and their jobs?

Aww, it was nice seeing everyone back together. It feels like yesterday since the first movie came out. 

The cast was lovely, and I loved some of our new characters. They were nice additions. 

The story? It was just alright. Kinda boring and easily solved. We still had some of the humor and amazing fashion, but I wish they did more with the story and the ending. 

This felt...softer? Not sure how else to describe it. 

But yes. This was nice, and it was lovely seeing our characters. The story was lacking a bit, and it was too easy a journey for them. 3 stars from me. 




Thursday, November 12

Book Review: The Coming of Mr. Quin by Agatha Christie



Author: Agatha Christie
Title: The Coming of Mr. Quin
Series: Harley Quin #1
Genre: Short story, Mystery, Classic
Format: ebook
Pages: 100
Published: March 1, 1923
Where I got It: Borrowed from library


Summary: 
It's dark and cold, with snow drifts everywhere, when Mr. Harley Quin appears at the door of Royston Hall stating that his car has broken down.

Once inside, he finds a small party celebrating the new year. Quin remarks that he knew the previous owner of Royston Hall. He then launches into the tragic tale of the former occupants leading to a dramatic change in the perceptions of the current inhabitants. But has Mr. Quin's revelation come too late?



Review:
Eee another AG down! Not sure why, but I've been craving her work lately.

Here we are with a group of friends, and it is New Year's when a weird man named Mr. Harley Quin shows up at the door. His car has broken down, and his driver is trying to fix it. He comes in and launches into a tragic tale of the former occupants of this house. 

This was def a different format of storytelling. I liked it for the most part. You can tell that this was testing the waters with this new character. Her writing here felt almost hesitant. Not sure why, but that's how it felt to me.

This wasn't my favorite of her works, but I am curious to learn more about this Harley Quin character. He seems interesting enough. Different and odd, but likeable. 

The ending felt a bit rushed for my liking. 

Overall, I enjoyed this little short mystery. I am curious to read more in the series. 3 stars from me. 







Reading Challenges
- Library Love #35

Wednesday, November 11

Audiobook Review: A Married Little Christmas by Abby Jimenez


Author: Abby Jimenez

Narrator: 
Anthony Palmini, Patti Murin, Grayson Owens, Mollie Stark, Christine Lakin, & Zachary Webber
Title: A Married Little Christmas
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Anthology, Short Stories, Novella
Format: Audiobook
Published: October 20, 2026
Where I Got It: Library


Summary: 
Tis the season to fall in love in this three brilliant novellas from #1New York Times bestselling author of The Night We Met. Anna thought only the food would be a disaster at her Christmas dinner--until her high school ex shows up and they quickly have to hatch a fake-dating scheme to save face with their families. For Matty, the idea of sitting in a diner all day dressed as a zombie Santa after losing a bet has zero appeal. But his cute and funny server might just make him change his mind. And finally, will Lauren be able to convince her best friend that getting married after a three-day relationship is absolutely ridiculous? Or will the town called Little Christmas pull her in with its happily-ever-after magic once she meets the best man?


Review:
Awww, I adore this author, so I was excited to see this available at my library. 

This one has three short stories about love and Christmas. 



Sweater Weather - Anna and Jeremy

This was a 2nd chance that didn't piss me off. I felt they had a real conversation to get over the past "wrongs". The reason why they broke up in their youth was not bad. It was just misunderstandings and young, dumb kids being...well....young and dumb. 

I liked Anna and Jeremy. I loved their families. I especially loved Jeremy's spicy granny. Very fun and cute. 

The narrators did great.

5 stars. 


Stealing Christmas - Rhiannon and Matty

This was a weird take on a forced proximity romance, and I liked it. Poor Matty lost a bet and has to sit at the restaurant from open to close in a zombie Santa outfit. Weird. Embarrassing. Check and check. Rhiannon is the poor waitress who has to serve him, and she will be there from open to close. They talk. They laugh. They work together. And they track down her cat from an ex who stole it.

The banter. The chatting. The obvious perfection between these two was lovely. And that last scene before the epilogue was lovely. Awwww. PLUS Matty is Jeremy's brother, and we get to see a cameo of that spicy granny. Weeeee. 

Great narrators again!

5 stars. 




A Married Little Christmas - Lauren and William

Two people who do not believe in love are brought together because their respective BFFs are getting married after only knowing each other for 3 days. They work together to try and convince their friends not to do it. But will the magic of the Christmas town warm the heart of these two?

Awww, I liked Lauren and William a lot. They were grumpy and anti-love people. They both had been burned BAD by their exes, so it makes sense. I loved watching them meet and become allies and then friends and then more. It was so very warm and cheery. Sooooo Hallmark ;) 

Great narrators for this one too!

5 stars. 


Overall

What a fun collection for the holidays. Def 100% recommend. All three were great. I loved all the couples for different reasons. It was done well. 

5 stars. 




Reading Challenges
- Audiobook #49
- Library Love #34

Tuesday, November 10

Book Review: A Christmas Tragedy by Agatha Christie


Author: Agatha Christie
Title: A Christmas Tragedy
Series: Miss Marple #SS 10
Genre: Short story, Mystery, Classic
Format: ebook
Pages: 38
Published: January 1, 1930
Where I got It: Borrowed from library


Summary: 
At a health resort, Miss Marple becomes suspicious that a man she meets is planning on murdering his wife. It's the Keston Spa Hydro just prior to Christmas where she sees a husband and wife couple, the Sanders, and senses that there's something wrong. Is she becoming desensitized to murder and crime? Or is there something to her concern?



Review:
I've really been eating up some Agatha Christie lately! Her stuff has just been tickling my fancy lately. 

Here we are again with Miss Maple. While at a health resort, Miss Marple becomes suspicious that a man she is meeting murdered his wife. Something is wrong, but she can't tell if there is actually something or not. 

Awww, I'm really like Miss Marple. She is a fun character. I love Hercule, but I am loving Marple too. 

This was a nice little gem. It's nearly Christmas, and Marple just knows something is wrong... but is there? 

Of course there is lol, but I liked watching Marple get to the conclusion. 

Def a nice short and fun read.

Great ending. 

5 stars from me. 






Reading Challenges
- Library Love #34