Hyperion Hype Club

13 books and 2 novellas later, Ridley Pearson is calling it on the beloved “Kingdom Keepers” series. How did the “Inheritance” trilogy and, more specifically, “The Final Draw” hold up in my opinion? I guess you’ll have to listen to find out… Hong Kong Disneyland carousel pins set: https://disneypinsblog.com/tag/hong-kong-carousel-disney-pins/?srsltid=AfmBOopfFnpUQ8rXebVeB2z1ljOYNP0iEU3_SRglOp3v3X5...

With the release of the final Kingdom Keepers book tomorrow ("Inheritance: The Final Draw"), here is a recap of the first two books in this spin-off series - "The Shimmer" and "Villains' Realm." I also went over other information that may be relevant to the last book and inconsistencies (good lord, there are too many).YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

I love seeing a different side to princesses in books like this! However, is “Rebel Rose,” a story focusing on Belle after she marries Prince Adam, worth your time? I guess you have to listen to find out… YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mackenna-butler   Follow me @disneysafarigirl on Instagram and TikTo...

Time to round out “Peter and the Starcatcher” with the real origin story of how The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, the Lost Boys, Never Land, and perhaps Captain Hook (??) came to be. Tune in next week for my review of “Rebel Rose” by Emma Theriault! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mackenna-butler   Follo...

The trunk goes from one group to another to another and so on. What is everything building up to? We’ll find out next week when we cover chapters 71 through 79 (the end)! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mackenna-butler   Follow me @disneysafarigirl on Instagram and TikTok Personal YouTube channel: https:...

A bit of a slow week, but at least we now know what those newly-minted mermaids are capable of! I also enjoyed spending a decent bit of time talking about animals :) I hope the pace picks up next week when we cover chapters 60 through 70! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mackenna-butler   Follow me @disne...

Time to explore the island’s jungle with various sets of characters and watch fish turn into mermaids! I hope we get more magic in Neverland next week when we cover chapters 47 through 59! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mackenna-butler   Follow me @disneysafarigirl on Instagram and TikTok Personal YouTu...

Cinderella never got to try on the glass slipper after the ball?! What happens next is lots of scheming and wishful thinking. Listen to this spoiler-free review if a twist to Cinderella’s tale interests you! Don’t forget - next week we are back to Peter and the Starcatchers and will be covering chapters 34 through 46! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast...

They made it! (I knew they would!) What kind of funky situations is the starstuff going to cause on the island? We’ll have to wait to find out in two weeks in chapters 34 though 46. Don’t forget - next week is my review of “So This is Love: A Twisted Tale” by Elizabeth Lim! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...

We finally learned Molly’s secret! Now they just have to keep the chest and its contents away from Black Stache no matter the cost! We’ll have to see if they can next week in chapters 23 through 33. YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mackenna-butler   Follow me @disneysafarigirl on Instagram and TikTok Pers...

Porpoises, misplaced treasure, pirates, and unexplained magic take over this portion of the book. What’s really in the chest?? What’s Molly’s connection with it?? I have GOT to know! Hopefully we find out next week in chapters 16 through 22. YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mackenna-butler   Follow me @di...

It feels good to finally crack open a book that’s been on my TBR for SO LONG! Let’s read through this fairytale prequel together! What will happen when the boys get to Rundoon? Is there something extra special about Molly? Idk but join me next week for chapters 8 through 15 to find out. YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters.spotif...

I can’t wait to take a deep dive into “Peter and the Starcatchers” with you guys! It’s been on my TBR for FOREVER, probably the one that’s been on there the second longest behind “The Neverending Story.” I think I’m going to love finding as many little references to the movie “Peter Pan” and the play/novel “Peter [Pan] and Wendy” by Sir J.M. Barrie! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

The fourth book in Serena Valentino’s Villains series is likely one that you don’t want to miss out on! What are your thoughts on this series? YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Follow me @disneysafarigirl on Instagram and TikTok Personal YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MacKennaSkye/videos   Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/mackennab   Here are links to...

An adventurous and fun finish in Fantasmic! Join me next week for my “Mistress of All Evil” review, the week after for my first reading vlog, and in May as I begin my reading journey with “Peter and the Starcatchers” !! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Follow me @disneysafarigirl on Instagram and TikTok Personal YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MacK...

So much action and problem-solving in this section! Who do you think will betray the Keepers?? How will they ultimately defeat the Overtakers (for now)? The next section for our “Kingdom Keepers: Disney in Shadow” deep dive will cover chapters 40 through 48, a.k.a., the end! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Follow me @disneysafarigirl on Instagram and TikTok...

This book is full of strong pros and frustrating cons - listen to hear all about them. I wonder how the author, editors, or publishers would respond to them because some things are yikes. The next section for our “Kingdom Keepers: Disney in Shadow” deep dive will cover chapters 33 through 39! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters....

What a hectic section! We are getting so close to the climax of this book, so strap in (or maybe don’t… with this book, that seems like a safety concern) and prepare for even more action! The next section for our “Kingdom Keepers: Disney in Shadow” deep dive will cover chapters 33 through 39! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters....

Ursula and some of these other characters really need a therapist… What Disney-Hyperion books would you like me to review next? The next section for our “Kingdom Keepers: Disney in Shadow” deep dive will cover chapters 28 through 32! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mackenna-butler   Follow me @disneysafa...

This section of chapters brought to mind so many nostalgic Disney World memories for me, so let’s reminisce in the comments! Will we ever find out what all these clues mean?? The next section will cover chapters 28 through 32! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mackenna-butler   Follow me @disneysafarigirl...

The case of the mystery woman is solved but now we have the clue cube and cryptograms to figure out. Also, Wayne can do what?? Time for an information download before we get into the super captivating parts of this book! Next week, we will cover chapters 19 through 27! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mac...

It’s time to read about what happened to the beast leading up to the curse and in the early days of it before he met Belle. Are you ready to learn who this anti-hero really is? YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mackenna-butler   Follow me @disneysafarigirl on Instagram and TikTok Personal YouTube channel:...

It’s good to be back! Based on the cover, it looks like this book is Epcot-heavy and I am so excited to have my two favorite parks as the main parks in back-to-back books! The Overtakers clearly aren’t going away anytime soon and, just like the villains in the movies, will stop at nothing to get what they want. What are some of your predictions or theories for this series at this point? Next week...

There’s so much more to the Evil Queen than we ever knew. This take on an iconic villain from a classic story is so fun and interesting! YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bww-Oi-ewLkuy9uIQ87kg   Podcast link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mackenna-butler   Follow me @disneysafarigirl on Instagram and TikTok Personal YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MacKennaSkye/vi...

This was such a fun final section! I feel like I rambled a lot in this episode haha. Will the keepers ever defeat Chernabog, Maleficent, and the other OTs? I guess we’ll just have to keep reading! Thanks for sticking through this season with me! Definitely check back in January for the start of season 3, where we’ll discuss “Disney in Shadow” ! The first episode will cover chapters 1 through 9. Yo...