Shadow and Bone

Spring is almost over, so it’s time for me to share what I’ve been loving this season. Without any further ado, here are my spring 2021 favorites in no particular order. 

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO

Girl in red’s “if i could make it go quiet” is giving me life. Don’t ask me why, because it’s completely different… but it kind of reminds me of CHVRCHES and Veronica Falls.

Next up, Lana del Rey announced a new album coming out on July 8th. Mind you, I’m still processing “Chemtrails Over the Country Club”, but there’s no stopping the artistic goddess that is Lana del Rey, I guess. So she already released the title song, “Blue Banisters”, which of course I had on a loop for days.

I’ve also been catching up on Bleachers in order to prepare for their new album (coming out July 30th). Their new single (“Stop Making This Hurt”) is out now. Here’s the feel good music video. 

Finally, Antònia Font has just announced they’ll be getting back together for Primavera Sound 2022. This Majorcan band had disbanded a few years ago, to my dismay. So glad to hear they’re back. Highly recommend their music. My personal favorite album of theirs is “Lamparetes” (2011), but honestly, just listen to anything they do. It’s worth it. 

WHAT I’M WATCHING

I discovered “Shadow and Bone” (Eric Heisserer, 2021-?) on Netflix and became completely obsessed. So obsessed, in fact, that this section slightly overlaps with the “What I’m Reading” section. 

So yeah, loved the show. There’s action, there’s romance, there’s magic and there’s an incredible cast of characters. Honestly, I started more invested in the whole Darkling and Alina story, but I ended up loving The Crows more (Kaz and Inej are just perfection. And Jesper… Jesper is freaking wonderful).

After reading the books, I really appreciate how they’re adapting the show. You can really tell Leigh Bardugo, the author of the books, is also helping with the show.  I honestly think it’s one of the best adaptations ever done. Netflix, you better renew this for season 2 soon. 

Along with this wonderful show, I also wanted to use this chance to recommend “The Mitchells VS the Machines” (Mike Rianda & Jeff Rowe, 2021) on Netflix. It’s such a fun and sweet movie. It’s clear that the creators of the film really put their heart and soul into it. Without a doubt, it’s the best animation feature of the year. 

WHAT I’M READING

So yeah here comes the overlap. It’s possible I read Leigh Bardugo’s “Shadow and Bone” trilogy in less than three weeks (only a few days after watching the show). It’s also possible I’m halfway through “Six of Crows” and that I already ordered the “King of Scars” duology. “Why am I like this?”, you may ask. I honestly don’t know. But I like it. 🙂

I’m also reading Jen Sincero’s “You are a Badass at Making Money”. Loving it so far. Same tough love energy she shared in “You are a Badass”, which is just what I was looking for. 

WHAT I’M WORKING ON

I’m not working on anything new at the moment. I’m still keeping up with my journaling and meditating habit. Actually… well, I wouldn’t say it’s something I’m working on, but I am cooking more. It’s quite relaxing for me. I’ve even been baking. I’m not a person who loves sweets that much but I like to have them once in a while. I found this book with healthy recipes and I am trying them out. It’s making me happy.

Anyway, I hope you guys are doing well. Take care and don’t forget to work on yourself as well as your personal projects.