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Antonio Gala introduces us to 5 women who chat, argue, reconcile, etc. at the hotelito. These women are representations of different autonomous communities: Galicia (Carmiña), Andalusia (Rocío), Madrid (Paloma), Catalonia (Montserrat) and the Basque Country (Begoña). As a result of this representation, the play introduces us to a double reality: the current story and the one the characters live in their allegorical function.

The country (el hotelito) is where they all live but they are selling it to a foreign buyer. Finally, after many disputes, they decide to keep it and continue living together since they realize they need each other.

This play shows politics from a humorous point of view: folklore, songs, gastronomy, travels, languages, etc. At times I must admit that it was a bit too heavy, but I found it a very intriguing and curious way of explaining and representing Spanish politics and history.

3.25 ⭐

Samarkanda tells the story of Bruno and Diego, two brothers who reunite after seven years. These brothers talk about life, their passions, and ambitions; and almost declare their romance.

After a brief episode of running away, Bruno returns to Diego´s house with Sally, who ends up falling in love with Diego. We also learn about Bruno's drug habit and how he is being chased by gangsters.

When they (Bruno and Diego) finally solve their problems, find peace and refuge, the gangsters find them, and eventually, Diego is shot to death.

If I'm honest, this play was not for me. I must confess that I didn't like the plot. I couldn't empathize with the characters, and how Gala deals with some issues didn't convince me. To clarify, it's not a bad piece of work; it's just not for me.

2.25 ⭐

After missing the bus to Magic School, the twins Dani and Dorian begin their education as wizards with Master Pendragon culminating in a series of adventures with a broad group of friends: Nico, the most troublemaker of them all, who will gradually open up, the cheesy and romantic princess Monica, who wants to save her prince, and the reserved Mark.

However, not everything is as nice as it seems. What these twins do not expect is to be pursued by different groups of magical families, who believe that firstly they are traitors to the witches and secondly, that one of the two will be the King or Queen of a prophecy.

Despite its seemingly childish style, Hooky has a dark fantasy feel to it that I loved. Although it may not come across as such, don't be put off by its eye-catching and cute style because Hooky also has dark moments: some people die, and many other horrible things. Sometimes the story indeed felt a bit chaotic, meaning as if the order was a bit random, but I didn't stop loving it at any moment.

I found all the characters adorable, flawless, and funny. They have incredible personalities and are different from what we are used to normally. Finally, I loved the relationship between the Wytte twins. A story where the siblings get along so well, look out for each other, and have such a beautiful relationship is to be appreciated. All in all, a great graphic novel/webtoon and I can't wait for the next volume to be published.

4.75 ⭐

The Titan’s Curse is the third novel in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. In it, we follow once again the story of Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, who with his friends must embark on a dangerous adventure to save his friend Annabeth and Artemis (goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, the Moon, and chastity) who have been kidnapped.

At first, Percy must venture on a mission with Annabeth and Thalia, the daughter of Zeus, who, in the previous book, returns to her human form, as Grover notifies them he has found a set of half-blood siblings. After a battle with a manticore, Annabeth and Artemis are kidnapped. The forces of evil are gathering and the Titans are awakening. To save their friend and Artemis from death and stop the war, the Hunters of Artemis and the heroes must work together.

All the novels in this saga are growing on me nicely. The plot is getting better by the minute; the pieces are fitting together and the ending is promising. I liked the mature way Percy deals with situations, both personally and towards others. The characters we already knew from the previous books improve considerably in this one and the ones introduced all have some fascinating storylines. Although the plot twists were not astonishing, the book is still intriguing.

3.75 ⭐