Author Archives: C.A. Jacobs

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About C.A. Jacobs

Just another crazy person, masquerading as a writer.

Book Review: The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri

Posted on January 27, 2026 by C.A. Jacobs

This week’s book was The Isle in the Silver Sea (fantasy, 484 pages) by Tasha Suri. “In an England fueled by stories, the knight and the witch are fated to fall in love and doom each other over and over, the … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Mickey 17

Posted on January 26, 2026 by C.A. Jacobs

This week’s movie review was for a movie that I have no information from, but I picked it up from the library based on comments I’ve seen on the internet. Mickey 17 came out last year and I didn’t know anything … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Posted on January 21, 2026 by C.A. Jacobs

This week’s book was the classic Pride and Prejudice (literary, 278 pages) by Jane Austen. This is actually the second time I’ve read this book, though the first time was exactly 13 years ago and didn’t leave me with a very … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: the Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King (extended edition)

Posted on January 20, 2026 by C.A. Jacobs

Finishing the story to remember hope in this world, I rewatched The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (extended edition). THIS IS NOT A SPOILER FREE REVIEW. “The final battle for Middle-earth begins. Frodo and Sam, led by … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Trickster’s Queen by Tamora Pierce

Posted on January 13, 2026 by C.A. Jacobs

I was extremely excited when the library notified me about the interlibrary loan of Trickster’s Queen (Young Adult Fantasy, 444 pages) by Tamora Pierce. “Aly: No longer just a master spy, but a master of spies. Can she balance her … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: the Lord of the Rings: the Two Towers (extended edition)

Posted on January 12, 2026 by C.A. Jacobs

Continuing my need to remember hope in this world, I rewatched The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (extended edition). THIS IS NOT A SPOILER FREE REVIEW. “The Fellowship has broken, but the quest to destroy the One Ring … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Trickster’s Choice by Tamora Pierce

Posted on January 6, 2026 by C.A. Jacobs

My first book for 2026 was Trickster’s Choice (Fantasy, 403 pages) by Tamora Pierce. “Aly: a slave with the talents of a master spy, a fabled lineage she must conceal, and the dubious blessing of a trickster god. Sarai: a passionate, … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: the Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring (extended edition)

Posted on January 5, 2026 by C.A. Jacobs

I didn’t realize I haven’t done a movie review for almost exactly two years. Given the state of the world right now, I really wanted to watch something with hope, friendship, and the idea that even the smallest good deeds … Continue reading →

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Goals and Thoughts for 2026

Posted on January 1, 2026 by C.A. Jacobs

I didn’t realize it’s been about 18 months since the last time I posted. 2025 has continued the trend of being an absolute garbage dumpster fire. I’ve struggled with having or finding the energy for many things in my life … Continue reading →

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Nimona by ND Stevenson

Posted on July 1, 2024 by C.A. Jacobs

I was able to watch Nimona (animated movie) recently and when I saw Nimona (graphic novel, 266 pages) by ND Stevenson as a graphic novel in the library, I knew I had to read it. “Nimona is an impulsive young … Continue reading →

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