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Critics vs Audiences: Is the customer always right?
The current box office hit is “Bohemian Rhapsody”, an interpretation of the life of late music legend Freddie Mercury, and his journey with the rock band “Queen”. Till now, it has wowed fans worldwide, showing music-lovers the incredible story of this man’s adventures. However, it wasn’t a completely simple story for the late rock star’s…
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Cosplaying: the what and the why
With Malta Comic Con just around the corner, you’ll probably start seeing a lot of cosplays cropping up on your feed. Before assuming a condescending stance and wondering why adults are playing dress-up, we’re here to tell you what cosplay is all about. To do this we asked 1-Up’s very own cosplay connoisseur, Emma, about her venture into…
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Response to Bookstagram-slamming articles
Hey guys! So for you guys on Bookstagram, some of you have probably seen what’s been doing down with the articles from the Guardian (here) and Vulture magazine (here). Whether or not you agree to these articles are your choice – however, there are a few important points that need to be said: 1. Bookstagrammers…
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7 Steps to Mastering Comic Con
Whether you’re a Comic Con expert or a first-timer, you’re bound to realise you’ve forgotten something by the time you finish reading. Venue Change Unless you want to trudge through traffic towards Valletta only to realize you’ve cursed your way to an empty conference centre – keep in mind that this year’s con is at…
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Six of Crows – Leigh Bardugo
Hey there everyone! I’m back with a new review, and you guys, this book is A-MAZING! Definitely a book you should try out if you haven’t already. I know I’m a little late to the party but daaang has this book swept me away. So, let’s get to it! Synopsis (from Goodreads): Ketterdam: a bustling hub of…
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Outrun the Wind – Elizabeth Tammi
I finally finished the e-ARC that I kindly received upon request from Netgalley.com, and I can’t wait to talk to you about it! This is a debut book by Elizabeth Tammi, and its publication date is 27th November with the company North Star Editions. It’s a Sci-Fi/Fantasy book, inspired by Greek Mythology, and it’s also YA! This book is…
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Mental Health in Books!
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Queens of Geek – Jen Wilde
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Empire of Storms – Sarah J. Maas
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The Pros and Cons of Travel
Bird's Eye View 