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 The Righteous Gemstones
The Righteous Gemstones
2019 | Comedy
Pretty entertaining
I'm not a fan of Danny McBride but I kept seeing the trailer for this show, so figured I'd give it a try. I have to be honest & say that I watched it whilst working from home, so my attention wasn't 100% but I think this may have been for the best.

This was surprisingly a fairly entertaining show. I was expecting a lot of crude or ridiculously stupid humour, but in fact I found a lot of the humour to be fairly understated and dark in parts, which I definitely preferred. This didn't have as much humour in as I expected, there was a much more serious plot and even some heartwarming emotion mixed in with all the dark humour. The cast was good overall, there are some great actors in this and I didnt even mind Danny McBride for a change. The story was wacky and fun, even if maybe slightly predictable in parts.

My biggest issue is that it didnt blow me away. It was good, entertaining but it was ultimately a show that I could give or take another series. If I happened to have nothing better to watch then a second series wouldn't be bad, but I wouldnt go out of my way to recommend this as an absolute must see show.
  
The Last Holiday [Audiobook]
The Last Holiday [Audiobook]
Amy Sheppard | 2023 | Crime, Mystery
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is the first book I have listened to/read by Amy Sheppard and, overall, I wasn't disappointed.

The story centres around a group of friends on a camping holiday to celebrate one of the groups daughters 18th birthday. It becomes pretty clear early on that the group is full of secrets and angst that ends up having deadly consequences.

The narrator did a great job but due to the amount of characters with each chapter being from a different point of view, I did find it difficult to keep track of which character I was with. You wouldn't have this problem with a physical book but dipping in and out of an audiobook (as I tend to do), made this a tad confusing and did reduce my enjoyment just a little but not by much.

The characters were an interesting and eclectic bunch most of which I found not particularly likeable so didn't have a lot of sympathy with what befell them but I loved the twists and turns that I didn't see coming which kept me listening intently until the whole story was revealed.

Overall, a good audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed it more had I read the physical book but I must thank Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for enabling me to listen to and share my thoughts of The Last Holiday.
  
Eternal Love
Eternal Love
K.D. Colden | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry, Horror
2
2.0 (1 Ratings)
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#1 <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2720127654">Eternal Soul</a> - ★★★
#2 <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3275169496">Eternal Love</a> - ★

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Eternal Love is the second book in the Eternal Soul series by Karimah Colden. We follow the story of Reign, who recently found out she has some magic powers. 

The first book, Eternal Soul, focused on Reign finding herself in this new world, with the new powers she has. It was also an adventure of staying out of danger while also protecting her friends.

Eternal Love continues in the same spirit. Reign is living a normal life, until one day, her neighbour is killed and it seems that Reign was the actual target. 

<b><i>I cannot say I enjoyed this book!</i></b>

Reign didn't develop or grow as a character throughout the book. Her powers didn't become stronger and she made some questionable decisions. Sometimes, she didn't make any decisions at all. Torn between two men, one-sided friendships and bad life priorities were a few things that bothered me.

<b><i>"You carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. You can't let the shortcomings that are guaranteed to happen drag you down too. If you did that, you'd never be able to stand."</i></b>

The writing was very inconsistent. Sometimes, I would encounter beautiful paragraphs. Furthermore, I also noticed so many grammar and spelling errors that really annoyed me. On top of this, I could also see a lot of spacing between sentences, as if someone pressed the space button too many times before they continued writing.          Like this.       And it annoyed me a lot.     I am sorry. 

<b><i>"We are not the sins of our parents, we are each of our own mind and soul."</i></b>

The ending of Eternal Love didn't have any conclusion of closure to it, apart from solving the mystery behind Reign's family past. Throughout the whole book, Reign is torn between two potential love interests, and we don't get a conclusion to this either. It seems like the ending was a preparation for yet another book. 

Eternal Love felt vert unprepared, not edited properly (or at all) and definitely unfinished. I didn't enjoy it and I cannot recommend it to you. I don't think I will be continuing the series, however I will still keep an eye on future releases from the author. 

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S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed (Secret, #3)
8
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Even though I have not read the first two, the book surprised me with how great it was and how much I enjoyed it. I requested it for the erotica, but it was the story that really caught my attention and kept me reading. I became so invested in this novel and its heroine that I could not put the book down until I knew what happened. A perfect read for someone looking for a new series with a great heroine and even better story.
  
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Wishing on Willows
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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This is the second book that I think is in a series but what series I do not know. I love this book as much as the first one. It more about Cafe and Cafe Owner. Sorry I can not remember her name or her son at the moment. It been a while since I read it. Though it was this year and only a couple of months ago. I will let you decide for yourself if you download the e-book or buy the paperback.
  
The Eyes of the Dragon
The Eyes of the Dragon
Stephen King | 1987 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
7.4 (16 Ratings)
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I re-read this book so I could enjoy it with my son. I almost wish i had read it before handing it to him, but I have no regrets. He's 9 and this will be a great introduction into the world of Stephen King books without pushing past what is appropriate for a child his age. I listened on Audible and it was about 10.5 hours long with a wonderful narrator. Absolutely recommend this book for almost anyone who enjoys books with intrigue and fantasy aspects.
  
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Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Second Star in Books

Dec 31, 2019  
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Second Star
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Wow, a version of Peter Pan where I didn't hate Peter? Sign me up!

This adaption was an absolute joy to read. I loved Wendy and the interactions with her crew and her terrible parents. I adored the Lost Boys.

I loved the way that Hooke's villainy was framed.

And the Shadow? YES!

This book was a joy to read and I would absolutely recommend it!
  
For Love or Money (1993)
For Love or Money (1993)
1993 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
This movie was so boring! I literally couldn't wait for it to be over. I didn't even want to finish it and I'm surprised I did. I feel like I need to ask God for an extra hour and a half on my life so it wasn't a complete waste of time.

The story was bad, the plot was bad, the acting was bad. I don't know what else to say other than it's bad. I'm surprised it has as high a rating as it does, honestly,