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Rachel Maria Berney (114 KP) created a post

Jan 25, 2019  
Absolutely can't believe I am a winner! I won Fantasy Cakes: Magical Recipes for Fanciful Bakes, am really looking forward to trying a bake. Keep an eye out for my review.
     
Five Dates
Five Dates
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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I'm a sucker for a sweet romance and this was that. I loved these guys and the plot. I will definitely keep my eyes open for more books by the author :)
  
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Ray Bradbury recommended The Grapes of Wrath in Books (curated)

 
The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath
John Steinbeck, Robert DeMott | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry
7.4 (19 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"In The Grapes of Wrath, every other chapter is a description, a metaphor, prose poetry, it’s not plot…I subconsciously borrowed that structure from Steinbeck when I wrote The Martian Chronicles."

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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)
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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,