Anexis Matos

Blind author, content creator, and freelancer

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Hi, everyone! I’m Anexis and my pronouns are they/them. Nice to meet you! I’m a blind college student majoring in english with a concentration in creative writing. I’m a content creator who began on YouTube with the channel Videl Blind-The Blind Reader. I now currently run the channel Anexis Matos and no longer post on my old one. I started blogging to share my writing. I’ve always enjoyed stories. I started writing when I was between the ages of 10 and 12. My stories started out as Dragon Ball fanfiction which will never see the light of day because I deleted them. Now, I write original stories that I hope to share at some point. My aim with this blog is simply to share my thoughts on whatever interests me. From reviews to blindness, you’ll see it here.

Category: Reviews

  • A Disappointing Adaptation

    A Disappointing Adaptation

    Fiction can do what history can’t. History refers to real events in our past with dates and people we never met and will never meet. Fiction refers to a piece of art that tells a story. While history may tell a story, it’s never as compelling. It’s not an emotional recounting as fiction would give.…

  • I Had So Much Hope

  • Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan A Quest for Family Reunion

    Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan A Quest for Family Reunion

    I can’t remember where I heard about this book. I remember wanting to read it, but it came back to my attention recently. I decided to borrow it from the library and am glad I did. Synopsis Xingyin, daughter of the moon goddess, is forced to flee her home. When an opportunity presents itself to…

  • Spanish Audio Description of Obsession

    Spanish Audio Description of Obsession

    As promised, here’s my critique of Obsession’s Spanish audio description. If you’re unaware, audio description is a separate audio track added to visual media that describes visual aspects. It’s mainly intended for blind and visually impaired audiences, but can be used by and benefit anyone. I have a previous post on Obsession. Check it out…

  • Coraline by Neil Gaiman: I Feel Left Out

    Coraline by Neil Gaiman: I Feel Left Out

    This was an interesting read. I wish I could have read it years ago, particularly in school. I feel I would have enjoyed it. Synopsis Coraline and her family move to a new place, but she’s bored. One day, she finds a door to another world. Book Information Genre: FantasyCategory: Middle gradeExplicit violence: SomeExplicit sex:…

  • Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer: This Knows Exactly What It Is

    Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer: This Knows Exactly What It Is

    I watched a review for this book and was immediately interested. A villain and his assistant? Employee and boss romance? Count me in. Synopsis Evie finds herself unemployed. By chance, she’s forced to accept work from the kingdom’s worse criminal. Book Information Genre: Fantasy romanceCategory: AdultExplicit violence: SomeExplicit sex: NoContent warnings I noticed: NoneThis is…

  • An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten: Quietly Removing Problems

    An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten: Quietly Removing Problems

    I found this short story collection through a video. Honestly, I want to read more short stories, both individual ones and other collections. I need to figure out how to find them. If you know of any way, let me know in the comments. Synopsis This collection contains five stories following an elderly woman solving…

  • The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanoa: I Need More Cozy Fantasy in My Life

    When I first heard of this book, I was immediately interested. Witches hiding in the real world in plain sight? Cool. Sign me up. I read the book in three days. I was hooked by the first few lines. I need more cozy fantasy in my life. Synopsis Witches are not to get together. Only…

  • The Rebel’s Redemption by Kira Sinclair: Get Out of My Personal Space! Boundaries!

    I was excited to read this romance. However, upon finishing it, I had two opposite reactions. Because this is friends to lovers, I thought the concept was cool. It’s so cute that they’re getting back together after such a terrible event. This reaction makes sense. I love the friends to lovers trope. It’s adorable. The…

  • Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

    I’m surprised I didn’t hear about this series on YouTube. Bridgerton is very popular and I’ve watched at least a few videos on it. I believe I found it while browsing Netflix. I put it on my queue after Queen Cleopatra. It took me about two days to finish the six-episode series. I don’t think…