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Doggone It (Dreamwalker, #3)
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Book 3 of The Dreamwalker Series.

I frequently read paranormal cozies, but this was my first encounter with a ghost dog! Baxley’s abilities as a dreamwalker were unique, and when they stopped working for her, it added a whole new layer of conflict to the story. The mystery kept me guessing, the characters were entertaining, and the paranormal element was a lot of fun.

Doggone It is book #3 in the Dreamwalker series, but the first one that I read. I had no trouble figuring out what was going on, or who was who, but I wish I would have read the other books just to have seen the characters relationships develop firsthand.

<i> NOTE: I voluntary read and reviewed an advanced copy. </i>
  
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Autumn (430 KP) rated Red Queen in Books

Mar 10, 2018 (Updated Mar 10, 2018)  
Red Queen
Red Queen
Victoria Aveyard | 2015 | Young Adult (YA)
8
8.0 (64 Ratings)
Book Rating
The abilities (2 more)
The world this takes place in is interesting.
The characters
A bit predictable (0 more)
So, I liked this book. I think the world this takes place in was vivid, you were able to really see and feel what the author wanted to show you. I actually really like the characters, too. However, it was a little predictable. I kept thinking this is going to happen or this character is not who they seem, and then I’d be proved right. There were still twists because I couldn’t predict exactly what was going to happen, but I saw pieces of it before I was supposed to. I give it a solid 8 because it was interesting and there a lot of really likeable things about this book.
  
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Dracoria Malfoy (690 KP) Mar 10, 2018

It’s great that you liked it. Red Queen is one of my favorite series. Definitely keep reading it.

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Autumn (430 KP) Mar 10, 2018

I went to Barnes and noble to buy the next two in the series last night! ?

Okay, first off I want to say that I came into this book with an open mind. I'm not a huge fan of history books, but this one did look like it could be interesting. There was great potential in this book but I fear that it did not live up to what it could have been.

My main problem with this book was how it read like a text book. Honestly, it felt like I was back in history class getting ready to hear about the women who helped win the war. This would have been a very compelling powerpoint presentation but I did feel that it was monotonous.

I loved the concept of the book, unfortunately I felt like I was reading a text book.
  
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Becky Albertalli | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry, Gender Studies
10
9.0 (29 Ratings)
Book Rating
THIS FREAKING BOOK, you know those times when you just pick up a book and it reminds you why you love to read? This is one of those books. Every single detail about this book was perfect, every character had a purpose and identity. I couldn't put this down and for once I didn't spoil a book for myself even though I ws about to on so many occasions but I'm so glad I didn't because the big reveal was even more beautiful and special than I ever expected <spoiler>and abraham louis greenfeld is the softest boy I have ever encountered</spoiler>.

The easiest 5 star rating I have given in a long time and I will 10000000% be rereading this
  
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Rufus Wainwright recommended Blonde on Blonde by Bob Dylan in Music (curated)

 
Blonde on Blonde by Bob Dylan
Blonde on Blonde by Bob Dylan
1966 | Alternative, Folk, Singer-Songwriter
7.9 (8 Ratings)
Album Favorite

"I had my operatic knowledge, and I had this interesting collection of artists I was dedicated to: Judy Garland, Nina Simone and so on – I could have put Nina Simone on this list – but this record by Bob Dylan was a way to relate to my parents a little bit. I wouldn't necessarily say I'm a huge Dylan fan, but I appreciate him, I understand his greatness, and it's really now that I'm starting to dig into his catalogue and cherish his existence. But in general, I'd say a lot of his recordings make me think of my dad – that's not the sexiest thing, but Blonde on Blonde broke through the barrier, and particularly the song 'I Want You' kept the thread going."

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Sam Claflin recommended Notting Hill (1999) in Movies (curated)

 
Notting Hill (1999)
Notting Hill (1999)
1999 | Comedy, Romance
6.5 (6 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"One off the top of my head — I think a film that I have watched time and time again — and every time I watch it I feel that I kind of see something new. I love Notting Hill. It’s by Roger Michell. There’s sort of an English charm — [and] I’m English. There’s sort of that slight insight into the kind of acting world Julia Roberts is playing. The kind of celebrity — I suppose especially me being an actor — there’s a lot of relatable qualities about it. I have a huge entourage of people who are really far away from this industry. So, there’s a sort of connecting dots between myself and them — always sort of very similar to the the world Notting Hill is based in."

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Dana (24 KP) rated Uprooted in Books

Mar 23, 2018  
Uprooted
Uprooted
Naomi Novik | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.4 (10 Ratings)
Book Rating
I didn't know what I would think about this book when I picked it up. I had found out about it through people recommending it online through my tumblr when I asked for a new fairy tale book to read. I was not disappointed.

This was interesting because it was not really happy. It hearkened back to the Grimm brother's fairy tales in that respect. There were some Russian fairy tale influences I could feel throughout here when I was reading.

I loved how dark the characters were. They felt very fleshed out and very well written. Great job.

The plot was really nice and, again, well written. Not too many slow parts, though there were a few. I still enjoyed it.

I love the fact that it's a standalone so I can have it all wrapped up. I think I may look up her other books.
  
The Princess Bride (1987)
The Princess Bride (1987)
1987 | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
A classic
A classic that has something for everyone. I have not met a person that did not like this movie
  
Ocean’s 8 (2018)
Ocean’s 8 (2018)
2018 | Comedy, Crime
Just a redo of what was already a good movie franchise. I become less and less a fan of Sandra Bullock.
  
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Steve Gunn recommended Hoop Dreams (1994) in Movies (curated)

 
Hoop Dreams (1994)
Hoop Dreams (1994)
1994 | Documentary, Drama

"This film is energizing, depressing, and beautiful. I suppose it’s a combination of a great American story and a great film."

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