Reviews of Melissa Lauren DVSX Movies with Trailers (7)
(1.3 stars avg from 2 reviews)
Starring: Sophia, Cheyne Collins, Anthony Hardwood, Billy Banks, Dick Delaware, Talon, Dana Vespoli, Dirty Harry, Leah Luv, Melissa Lauren, Andrew Andretti, Jasmine Byrne, Jack Venice, Gianna Lynn
Studio: DVSX
Directed by: Craven Moorehead
Release date: 3/1/2006
Previews: Previews
Fucking Hostile (DVSX) review summaries:
dandaman's
Fucking Hostile Studio: DVSX Category: All Sex Director: Craven Moorehead Starring: Sophia, Dana Vespoli, Leah Luv, Melissa Lauren, Jasmine Byrne, Gianna Lynn Peremptory synopsis there's always a thin line between good and bad, between saint and sinner, but I can't find the difference between Rough and hostile, the start of this DVD that by the way is the first one of Craven Moorehead for DVSX, maybe the beginning of the first scene something like hostile, with the guns already drown, but that turn into a joke that I didn'y get it, Scene 1- Melissa Lauren Melissa is gun pointed and told that the ransom wasn't pay, the joke is the last request for her... They don't fuck her down there but the scene goes to a living romm. Scene 2- Jasmine Byrne She is spank by two guys, without us to know what she did wrong, that's not nice, and even when we know what she can do and with two guys, she is not anally fuck. Hope she does worse things next time. [read the full review]
review from 8/9/2006:
Fucking Hostile Studio: DVSX Category: All Sex Director: Craven Moorehead Starring: Sophia, Dana Vespoli, Leah Luv, Melissa Lauren, Jasmine Byrne, Gianna Lynn Peremptory synopsis there's always a thin line between good and bad, between saint and sinner, but I can't find the difference between Rough and hostile, the start of this DVD that by the way is the first one of Craven Moorehead for DVSX, maybe the beginning of the first scene something like hostile, with the guns already drown, but that turn into a joke that I didn'y get it, Scene 1- Melissa Lauren Melissa is gun pointed and told that the ransom wasn't pay, the joke is the last request for her... They don't fuck her down there but the scene goes to a living romm. Scene 2- Jasmine Byrne She is spank by two guys, without us to know what she did wrong, that's not nice, and even when we know what she can do and with two guys, she is not anally fuck. Hope she does worse things next time. [read the full review]
picman's
Prologue With all the maneuverings going on between RLD and Evil Angel at the turn of the year, not much notice was taken about similar shifting around at DVSX. They seemed to have retooled with some new directors, and amongst them is Craven Moorehead, formerly of Northstar. This title sounds like he's stepping into Guy Capo's arena and making a variation of Grudgefuck. The cast is very nice, with some standout performers in Melissa Lauren, Jasmine Byrne and Leah Luv sharing the cover. Dana Vespoli, Gianna Lynn and Sophia round out the lineup. Only Gianna would be suspect in a take no prisoners sexual scenario, but that remains to be seen. Let's see how the "new" DVSX shapes up. Melissa Lauren is being dragged into a rocky canyon by two would be kidnappers. She's gagged, and they tell her that her father won't pay the ransom. Guns are aimed at her head and she's asked if she has any last requests. Andrettihe gag is pulled off and Melissa says: "I want you guys to fuck me really good". [read the full review]
review from 4/22/2006:
Prologue With all the maneuverings going on between RLD and Evil Angel at the turn of the year, not much notice was taken about similar shifting around at DVSX. They seemed to have retooled with some new directors, and amongst them is Craven Moorehead, formerly of Northstar. This title sounds like he's stepping into Guy Capo's arena and making a variation of Grudgefuck. The cast is very nice, with some standout performers in Melissa Lauren, Jasmine Byrne and Leah Luv sharing the cover. Dana Vespoli, Gianna Lynn and Sophia round out the lineup. Only Gianna would be suspect in a take no prisoners sexual scenario, but that remains to be seen. Let's see how the "new" DVSX shapes up. Melissa Lauren is being dragged into a rocky canyon by two would be kidnappers. She's gagged, and they tell her that her father won't pay the ransom. Guns are aimed at her head and she's asked if she has any last requests. Andrettihe gag is pulled off and Melissa says: "I want you guys to fuck me really good". [read the full review]
Grudgefuck 4 (DVSX) review summaries:
morbidthoughts'
My third look at the Grudgefuck series, Guy Capo sets up a bunch of vignettes where there is some anger between the characters which establishes the reason for the angry sex. Sometimes the actors get into it, and the "anger" actually transforms into sexual heat... or at least trick the viewers into thinking that. Lauren Phoenix, Melissa Lauren, and Van Damage The intro scene has the best grudge setup. Van Damage walks into his house unexpectedly and gets cold cocked by Lauren Phoenix. It was so fake but I kept replaying the punch over and over for its comedy level. She thinks he's been cheating on her with Melissa who she has bound and gagged. Van's never seen her before but he's perfectly willing when Lauren orders him to fuck them. [read the full review]
review from 11/4/2005:
My third look at the Grudgefuck series, Guy Capo sets up a bunch of vignettes where there is some anger between the characters which establishes the reason for the angry sex. Sometimes the actors get into it, and the "anger" actually transforms into sexual heat... or at least trick the viewers into thinking that. Lauren Phoenix, Melissa Lauren, and Van Damage The intro scene has the best grudge setup. Van Damage walks into his house unexpectedly and gets cold cocked by Lauren Phoenix. It was so fake but I kept replaying the punch over and over for its comedy level. She thinks he's been cheating on her with Melissa who she has bound and gagged. Van's never seen her before but he's perfectly willing when Lauren orders him to fuck them. [read the full review]
Ass Factor (DVSX) review summaries:
RLD Fiend's
Ass Factor Studio: DVSX Director: Guy Capo Year: 2005 Feature Time: 2:16:12 Extras: Behind the Scenes / Solo Scenes / Trailers (0:35:40) Starring: Melissa Lauren Katrina Kraven Jayna Oso Hillary Scott Sandra Romain Renee Pornero Themes: Anal "Ass Factor" is an all-anal sex movie from premier gonzo studio DVSX. I've seen a few of their movies and I've been generally pretty impressed with their DVD production values and the heat factor of the sex. I've seen another of Guy Capo's efforts "Gothsend," where his unique vision of goth-themed sex was highly interesting. This one appears to be a hardcore anal sex extravaganza judging by the great cast, who all are deservedly famous for their ass-related antics. Scene 1: Jayna Oso and a guy Jayna Oso (also known as Malaysia) is a great choice for this movie. She's a Hawaiian hottie who has been burning up the gonzo scene in the last three years or so. She's quite attractive with shorter black hair and a juicy body, and she always delivers a filthy anal scene. [read the full review]
review from 5/24/2005:
Ass Factor Studio: DVSX Director: Guy Capo Year: 2005 Feature Time: 2:16:12 Extras: Behind the Scenes / Solo Scenes / Trailers (0:35:40) Starring: Melissa Lauren Katrina Kraven Jayna Oso Hillary Scott Sandra Romain Renee Pornero Themes: Anal "Ass Factor" is an all-anal sex movie from premier gonzo studio DVSX. I've seen a few of their movies and I've been generally pretty impressed with their DVD production values and the heat factor of the sex. I've seen another of Guy Capo's efforts "Gothsend," where his unique vision of goth-themed sex was highly interesting. This one appears to be a hardcore anal sex extravaganza judging by the great cast, who all are deservedly famous for their ass-related antics. Scene 1: Jayna Oso and a guy Jayna Oso (also known as Malaysia) is a great choice for this movie. She's a Hawaiian hottie who has been burning up the gonzo scene in the last three years or so. She's quite attractive with shorter black hair and a juicy body, and she always delivers a filthy anal scene. [read the full review]
bono-ONE's
Welcome to another release from Guy Capo and with a title like Ass Factor I'm expecting lots of good butt shots. When you have asses like Sandra's, Melissa's, Jayna's,... you get the idea as Guy's brought some nice tushies for us to watch. Guy likes to add a bit of storyline to his titles so perhaps some set up will get the scene going but hopefully the action will start up soon after. This is really a strong looking cast with veterans and newer girls like Hillary Scott whom has really taken a big splash into the gonzo pool this year. Let's get some ASS ok! Jayna Oso: Up first we have Jayna and she is a delight to watch any time. Guy leads off with some good tease of Jayna using a glass toy on her ass and giving us the frontal shot slightly from floor level was great. Jayna also works in some dirty talk as that toy is prying her ass open. The crispness of the picture really jumps out at you and this has been a trademark of a DVSX release as far as I can remember so glad to see this continuing. [read the full review]
review from 3/25/2005:
Welcome to another release from Guy Capo and with a title like Ass Factor I'm expecting lots of good butt shots. When you have asses like Sandra's, Melissa's, Jayna's,... you get the idea as Guy's brought some nice tushies for us to watch. Guy likes to add a bit of storyline to his titles so perhaps some set up will get the scene going but hopefully the action will start up soon after. This is really a strong looking cast with veterans and newer girls like Hillary Scott whom has really taken a big splash into the gonzo pool this year. Let's get some ASS ok! Jayna Oso: Up first we have Jayna and she is a delight to watch any time. Guy leads off with some good tease of Jayna using a glass toy on her ass and giving us the frontal shot slightly from floor level was great. Jayna also works in some dirty talk as that toy is prying her ass open. The crispness of the picture really jumps out at you and this has been a trademark of a DVSX release as far as I can remember so glad to see this continuing. [read the full review]
Jungle Love 4 review summaries:
RLD Fiend's
Jungle Love 4 (In the Mix) Studio: DVSX Director: K.K. (Karl Kinkaid) Year: 2005 Feature Time: 2:02:35 Extras: Behind the Scenes / Solo Scenes / Trailers (0:22:45) Starring: Leah Luv Alex Devine Nikol Camilla Melissa Lauren Sabrina Jennifer Trina Michaels Morgan March Themes: Interracial, Anal DVSX is a company that has quietly been creeping up the gonzo ladder. They really do some nice releases overall with some attractive box covers although I have seen a few movies that were less than average from the studio. "Jungle Love 4" is directed by K.K. (Karl Kinkaid, apparently) and is a straight-ahead interracial film with some black guys banging some white blonde cuties. The purple cover with the hot Leah Luv will attract porn buyers as will the presence of French porno superstar Melissa Lauren. Scene 1: Melissa Lauren and Karl Kinkaid Thanks Melissa Lauren for putting out so many hot scenes and filling this pervert's life with such abject filthiness. Her scenes are always great and she is of course the reason I'm reviewing this movie. [read the full review]
review from 6/25/2005:
Jungle Love 4 (In the Mix) Studio: DVSX Director: K.K. (Karl Kinkaid) Year: 2005 Feature Time: 2:02:35 Extras: Behind the Scenes / Solo Scenes / Trailers (0:22:45) Starring: Leah Luv Alex Devine Nikol Camilla Melissa Lauren Sabrina Jennifer Trina Michaels Morgan March Themes: Interracial, Anal DVSX is a company that has quietly been creeping up the gonzo ladder. They really do some nice releases overall with some attractive box covers although I have seen a few movies that were less than average from the studio. "Jungle Love 4" is directed by K.K. (Karl Kinkaid, apparently) and is a straight-ahead interracial film with some black guys banging some white blonde cuties. The purple cover with the hot Leah Luv will attract porn buyers as will the presence of French porno superstar Melissa Lauren. Scene 1: Melissa Lauren and Karl Kinkaid Thanks Melissa Lauren for putting out so many hot scenes and filling this pervert's life with such abject filthiness. Her scenes are always great and she is of course the reason I'm reviewing this movie. [read the full review]
Linus'
Jungle Love 4: In the Mix Initial Thoughts: Some of these titles are just out there, but I'm not getting in to that whole debate now. This one I would think very obviously is an interracial disc, Black guys pounding white girls in this case. This is a solid effort, there is a fair bit of variety, 3 two girls on a guy scenes and 3 one on one scenes, a pretty good blend of the nastier stuff that we all have become accustomed to. A hot cast with some real cute ladies in it helps the cause too, but there are a few issues in this one, the chemistry isn't always that great, and some of the 2 girl scenes just don't quite click either, it's not like the chemistry is bad, it's just the little things aren't quite in place all the time, but most of the scene are pretty well put together, and there are a couple real hot scenes that bail the small errors out pretty well and make this disc a solid entry in the IR genre, the extras are pretty decent and add some nice tease footage. [read the full review]
review from 4/24/2005:
Jungle Love 4: In the Mix Initial Thoughts: Some of these titles are just out there, but I'm not getting in to that whole debate now. This one I would think very obviously is an interracial disc, Black guys pounding white girls in this case. This is a solid effort, there is a fair bit of variety, 3 two girls on a guy scenes and 3 one on one scenes, a pretty good blend of the nastier stuff that we all have become accustomed to. A hot cast with some real cute ladies in it helps the cause too, but there are a few issues in this one, the chemistry isn't always that great, and some of the 2 girl scenes just don't quite click either, it's not like the chemistry is bad, it's just the little things aren't quite in place all the time, but most of the scene are pretty well put together, and there are a couple real hot scenes that bail the small errors out pretty well and make this disc a solid entry in the IR genre, the extras are pretty decent and add some nice tease footage. [read the full review]
Gang Bang Darlings 3 review summaries:
bluey37's
Gang Bang Darlings 3 is a good old-fashioned gangbang movies. One girls and five hard cocks in every scene. The first scene is the best scene of this movie. Liliane is the best looking girl and she has the most anal sex of all the girls in this movie. A nice movie for people who love groupsex. [read the full review]
review from 10/27/2009:
Gang Bang Darlings 3 is a good old-fashioned gangbang movies. One girls and five hard cocks in every scene. The first scene is the best scene of this movie. Liliane is the best looking girl and she has the most anal sex of all the girls in this movie. A nice movie for people who love groupsex. [read the full review]
Linus'
Gang Bang Darlings 3: Kiss Kiss Gang Bang Initial Thoughts: Well different people have differing ideas of what exactly, or more specifically how many guys on a girl qualify as a gangbang, series like "The Gangbang Girl" and "Gangbang" from Anabolic and Red Light District respectively seem to think it's about a dozen or so, other's consider a mere foursome consisting of 3 guys and one lady to be qualified as a gangbang. Well this one picks 5 as the lucky number, and is in the realm of the "Gangbang Auditions" series and the like. Personally, I could give a fuck how many guys and by what terminology they call a scene what, if it's hot, it works, if it's not, it doesn't. Let's just call this the "Gang Bang light: Euro Edition" and say it's a damn fine disc with three hot, hot, hot scenes. You couldn't really ask for a finer group of girls in terms of looks or performance. Each girl takes on her group of guys with relative ease and joy, and you get just about every nasty, sexy, slimy and dirty sex act you could ask for withing the realm of relative normalsy in porn. [read the full review]
review from 4/24/2005:
Gang Bang Darlings 3: Kiss Kiss Gang Bang Initial Thoughts: Well different people have differing ideas of what exactly, or more specifically how many guys on a girl qualify as a gangbang, series like "The Gangbang Girl" and "Gangbang" from Anabolic and Red Light District respectively seem to think it's about a dozen or so, other's consider a mere foursome consisting of 3 guys and one lady to be qualified as a gangbang. Well this one picks 5 as the lucky number, and is in the realm of the "Gangbang Auditions" series and the like. Personally, I could give a fuck how many guys and by what terminology they call a scene what, if it's hot, it works, if it's not, it doesn't. Let's just call this the "Gang Bang light: Euro Edition" and say it's a damn fine disc with three hot, hot, hot scenes. You couldn't really ask for a finer group of girls in terms of looks or performance. Each girl takes on her group of guys with relative ease and joy, and you get just about every nasty, sexy, slimy and dirty sex act you could ask for withing the realm of relative normalsy in porn. [read the full review]
bono-ONE's
Here we have a very sexy looking dvd featuring 3 hot Euro girls. Liliane Tiger has really taken off in the last few months while Melissa Lauren has risen to the top of the gonzo ranks with the likes of Bella, Ariana, Katrina Kraven. The last girl Patricia is new to me but I am looking forward to checking her and the other two scenes out. DVSX shoots really good looking porn and adding in five cocks for the girls to play with sounds pretty good so I say let's get started. Liliane Tiger: We start off with a shot panning up her legs then Liliane turns around letting us see her pretty face and that ample cleavage. The hair is really curly in this scene but I think you'll be looking hard at her bootie when she starts twisting it. This woman oozes a sexuality that definitely gets the motor humming. Such a pretty face too, there are some tattoos on her body but nothing to distract really from her overall beautiful body. They mix in some black and white footage as well during the tease which sees some awesome shots of her ass. [read the full review]
review from 2/25/2005:
Here we have a very sexy looking dvd featuring 3 hot Euro girls. Liliane Tiger has really taken off in the last few months while Melissa Lauren has risen to the top of the gonzo ranks with the likes of Bella, Ariana, Katrina Kraven. The last girl Patricia is new to me but I am looking forward to checking her and the other two scenes out. DVSX shoots really good looking porn and adding in five cocks for the girls to play with sounds pretty good so I say let's get started. Liliane Tiger: We start off with a shot panning up her legs then Liliane turns around letting us see her pretty face and that ample cleavage. The hair is really curly in this scene but I think you'll be looking hard at her bootie when she starts twisting it. This woman oozes a sexuality that definitely gets the motor humming. Such a pretty face too, there are some tattoos on her body but nothing to distract really from her overall beautiful body. They mix in some black and white footage as well during the tease which sees some awesome shots of her ass. [read the full review]
Rear POV review summaries:
Laszlo's
There are so many POV titles out now it's a daunting task to steer clear from the mediocre and sub-par ones. The ones that feature fine asses and /or anal are a little more uncommon than the oral-themed variety. Unfortunately, Rear POV falls a little short in this sub-genre but is redeemed slightly by the inclusion of Melissa Lauren & Lucy. The sex scenes are shown after a brief BJ for all the girls here. All the girls do anal - but scene quality varies and not all girls take facials. Melissa Lauren Melissa is dark-haired here and she looks good with minimal make-up and casual attire. She heats things up with very nice eye contact during an energetic BJ which is standard for her. It ends with a weak pop onto her breasts. Melissa takes some hard thrusts in doggy as well as RC. Anal doggy-style is fairly intense but she's done many more hotter scenes elsewhere as her fans should already know. [read the full review]
review from 7/8/2005:
There are so many POV titles out now it's a daunting task to steer clear from the mediocre and sub-par ones. The ones that feature fine asses and /or anal are a little more uncommon than the oral-themed variety. Unfortunately, Rear POV falls a little short in this sub-genre but is redeemed slightly by the inclusion of Melissa Lauren & Lucy. The sex scenes are shown after a brief BJ for all the girls here. All the girls do anal - but scene quality varies and not all girls take facials. Melissa Lauren Melissa is dark-haired here and she looks good with minimal make-up and casual attire. She heats things up with very nice eye contact during an energetic BJ which is standard for her. It ends with a weak pop onto her breasts. Melissa takes some hard thrusts in doggy as well as RC. Anal doggy-style is fairly intense but she's done many more hotter scenes elsewhere as her fans should already know. [read the full review]
RLD Fiend's
Rear POV Studio: DVSX Director: Chris Charming Year: 2005 Feature Time: 2:07:24 Extras: Behind the Scenes and Trailers (0:07:12) Starring: Lucy Lee Melissa Lauren Renee Pornero Lotti Sharon DeVale Gloria Summer Themes: POV, Anal DVSX is a relatively new studio that appears to put out some solid gonzo DVD's. I have only seen a couple, the early "Travel Sluts" featuring Taylor Rain, which was solid, and the recent "Gothsend," a goth-themed feature from director Guy Capo. A lot of DVSX movies, from what I can tell, are vignette-based features, where the sexual action is set up through a number of (usually short) plot devices. Thankfully, there is really none of that here. The girls get right down to business in this straightforward gonzo release. This film is also one of a number of DVD's in the "POV" genre, which stands for "Point of View" and is meant to bring the viewer directly into the action. All sex is shot from the perspective of the male talent. Some love POV, and some hate it. I personally like it, but it makes for little variety in the male performers. [read the full review]
review from 3/31/2005:
Rear POV Studio: DVSX Director: Chris Charming Year: 2005 Feature Time: 2:07:24 Extras: Behind the Scenes and Trailers (0:07:12) Starring: Lucy Lee Melissa Lauren Renee Pornero Lotti Sharon DeVale Gloria Summer Themes: POV, Anal DVSX is a relatively new studio that appears to put out some solid gonzo DVD's. I have only seen a couple, the early "Travel Sluts" featuring Taylor Rain, which was solid, and the recent "Gothsend," a goth-themed feature from director Guy Capo. A lot of DVSX movies, from what I can tell, are vignette-based features, where the sexual action is set up through a number of (usually short) plot devices. Thankfully, there is really none of that here. The girls get right down to business in this straightforward gonzo release. This film is also one of a number of DVD's in the "POV" genre, which stands for "Point of View" and is meant to bring the viewer directly into the action. All sex is shot from the perspective of the male talent. Some love POV, and some hate it. I personally like it, but it makes for little variety in the male performers. [read the full review]
Girly Thoughts review summaries:
bono-ONE's
Ok here we have a Guy Capo film for DVSX studios. Have you pondered what goes on in the brains of our hot young girls of today. Well leave it to Guy Capo to make a film stressing just that. We get to listen as each girl spells out a scenario in her mind dealing with sex what else and then we the lucky viewer get to watch this played out. Guy has assembled a top notch cast of ladies led by Melissa Lauren, Kimberly Kane, Nicole Brazzle, and a hot young newbie named Hillary Scott. This is a gonzo flick but like all of Guy's dvds this one has a bit of a storyline which we see played out before the sex gets going. So as each girl's scene is begun we see them eagerly writing in their notebooks and we learn just what they are yearning for and in all but one scene that is a big stiff cock right in their pussy or ass and in Hillary's case she goes for the daily double!! So let's hit some highlights from each scene. Melissa Lauren: Ok Guy starts out strong with this hot young Frenchwoman who was still a blond at the time this scene was shot. [read the full review]
review from 3/4/2005:
Ok here we have a Guy Capo film for DVSX studios. Have you pondered what goes on in the brains of our hot young girls of today. Well leave it to Guy Capo to make a film stressing just that. We get to listen as each girl spells out a scenario in her mind dealing with sex what else and then we the lucky viewer get to watch this played out. Guy has assembled a top notch cast of ladies led by Melissa Lauren, Kimberly Kane, Nicole Brazzle, and a hot young newbie named Hillary Scott. This is a gonzo flick but like all of Guy's dvds this one has a bit of a storyline which we see played out before the sex gets going. So as each girl's scene is begun we see them eagerly writing in their notebooks and we learn just what they are yearning for and in all but one scene that is a big stiff cock right in their pussy or ass and in Hillary's case she goes for the daily double!! So let's hit some highlights from each scene. Melissa Lauren: Ok Guy starts out strong with this hot young Frenchwoman who was still a blond at the time this scene was shot. [read the full review]
morbidthoughts'
Guy Capo is a unique director. It seems like he tries to make every one of his lines stand out among most of the dreck that defines porn today. When it works, he does it very well. When it doesn't well, it's just corny. Melissa Lauren: A blonde Melissa is writing in her journal her girly thoughts with a french accent. Cliff of DVSX makes a cameo appearance as her daddy. Funny, he doesn't have a french accent either. When Cliff goes away, Melissa strips naked. It turns out that Talon was under her bed the whole time. They go to doggy right away. Melissa looks adorable in her pigtails while she's being pounded. Interspersed is a deep blowjob. The set used in this scene is designed very well with the colours of the bedroom making it look like an actual girly bedroom. Since this is Melissa, she gives up the butt. I wonder if she has girly thoughts about atms because she does that too. Cumshot on the chest finishes a good scene. Leah Luv: Hey I recognise those black couches from the DVSX booth in vegas! They are the backdrop while Leah Luv writes in her journal. [read the full review]
review from 2/8/2005:
Guy Capo is a unique director. It seems like he tries to make every one of his lines stand out among most of the dreck that defines porn today. When it works, he does it very well. When it doesn't well, it's just corny. Melissa Lauren: A blonde Melissa is writing in her journal her girly thoughts with a french accent. Cliff of DVSX makes a cameo appearance as her daddy. Funny, he doesn't have a french accent either. When Cliff goes away, Melissa strips naked. It turns out that Talon was under her bed the whole time. They go to doggy right away. Melissa looks adorable in her pigtails while she's being pounded. Interspersed is a deep blowjob. The set used in this scene is designed very well with the colours of the bedroom making it look like an actual girly bedroom. Since this is Melissa, she gives up the butt. I wonder if she has girly thoughts about atms because she does that too. Cumshot on the chest finishes a good scene. Leah Luv: Hey I recognise those black couches from the DVSX booth in vegas! They are the backdrop while Leah Luv writes in her journal. [read the full review]