November 2023 – Thesilverpetticoatreview

“Viceroy’s House Movie Review: A Nation Torn by Hope and an Unlikely Love Story”

Gurinder Chadha, known for "Bend it Like Beckham", brings a deeply personal story to the screen with "Viceroy’s House," a historical drama about India’s journey to independence in the 1940s.…

thesilverpetticoatreview November 28, 2023

books

Journey Through Time and Romance with The Scribe Of Siena: A Treat for Outlander Enthusiasts

I received a free copy of the book from the publisher, but I wasn’t paid for this post, and all opinions are my own. --- In "The Scribe of Siena,"…

thesilverpetticoatreview November 27, 2023

movies-tv

‘Christmas Reservations’ Critique: A Delightfully Heartwarming New Lifetime Film

This heartwarming Christmas rom-com will charm you with themes of first love, festive cheer, and even Bollywood-style dancing. Melissa Joan Hart introduces a delightful holiday movie, Christmas Reservations, to Lifetime,…

thesilverpetticoatreview November 27, 2023

books

Book Review: The Serpent’s Shadow – A Magnificent Fantasy Twist on a Timeless Fairy Tale

The Serpent’s Shadow Vintage Book Review "The Serpent’s Shadow" is one of those books that I had on my shelf for ages without ever picking it up. This is particularly…

thesilverpetticoatreview November 26, 2023

period-dramas

Joan Of Arc 1999 TV Miniseries – A Faithful Journey Through History

Almost 20 years ago, the Joan of Arc miniseries aired on television, and I remember being deeply absorbed in it due to my fascination with Joan's history. Afterward, I even…

thesilverpetticoatreview November 25, 2023

books

In-Depth Critique: Mirrored – A Modern Retelling of Snow White

Ever since watching the film Beastly, I've been hooked on Alex Flinn's novels. She has a knack for reimagining classic fairy tales in fresh and intriguing ways. Not only does…

thesilverpetticoatreview November 25, 2023

books

An In-depth Exploration of The Emily of New Moon Trilogy: A Vintage Book Review

Anne of Green Gables may be L.M. Montgomery’s most famous series, but my favorite is the Emily of New Moon series. These three books about Emily and her friends captured…

thesilverpetticoatreview November 25, 2023

books

A Timeless Journey Through Middle-Earth: In-Depth Review of The Hobbit (1937) on Its 80th Anniversary

Classic Book Review: The Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. Tolkien This past fall marked the 80th anniversary of the publication of "The Hobbit." Ever since it was…

thesilverpetticoatreview November 23, 2023

books

YA Review: The Price of Everything – How Far Would You Go for Love?

"The Cost of All Things" tells the story of four friends: Ari, Kay, Markos, and Win. The narration shifts between their points of view, covering both the present and the…

thesilverpetticoatreview November 22, 2023

romantic-living

Enchanting Traditions: Exploring Celtic Folklore in Katherine Harbour’s ‘Thorn Jack’

Faery Habits – The Folklore in Thorn Jack In my dark fantasy novel "Thorn Jack," set in upstate New York, I drew inspiration from the ballad 'Tam Lin,' which tells…

thesilverpetticoatreview November 21, 2023