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This is the second book of the Fionavar Trilogy and it just keeps getting better and better.

This book makes me laugh but also makes me cry ... every time! I won't give out any spoilers but all I will say is that I can't read a whole section in one go without wiping the tears from my eyes. Call me a sap but I love it when I get so involved with a book that I can be made to cry, especially if it's not the first time I've read the book.

Two additions to this book might not sit well with some people and that is of the characters of Arthur and Lancelot. Personally I liked their appearance and it didn't come as a surprise.

Brilliant.
  
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James Koppert (2698 KP) rated The Last Kingdom in TV

Oct 31, 2019 (Updated Oct 31, 2019)  
The Last Kingdom
The Last Kingdom
2015 | Action, Drama, History
If you love history, here you are (0 more)
The lead actor isn't quite convincing enough. (0 more)
The books are bestsellers, here is the series
If you debating whether to watch this or not, if you haven't seen Vikings yet, ignore this, watch that first. It's one of the best series ever. However when you have watched it you will want more and you can come into this. This is still brilliant. A fascinating bloodthirsty and dangerous part of British history. The noveks have sold bucket loads. The only thing that lets it down is the lead actor should be a little scary as well as the hero and he's mainly just heroic. Still, it doesn't take away from the entertainment factor. I love this.
  
Doctor Sleep (2019)
Doctor Sleep (2019)
2019 | Horror
I really wish that I had re-watched 'The Shining' before catching Doctor Sleep, as it's been far too long, and I kind of feel it would have helped my enjoyment of this movie a lot more. However, despite all of that, I thought that Doctor Sleep was an incredible movie.

Ewan McGregor gives a subdued, but brilliant performance as the troubled Danny Torrance and Rebecca Ferguson is captivating as the psychic vampire Rose the Hat. Great score, amazing visuals, plenty of nods to The Shining, but still enough to stand out on its own. At 2h 31m, I never felt that the movie was dragging at any point either.

Full review to follow, but for now let's just say that I loved it!
  
Tanner (Romance & Revolutions #1)
Tanner (Romance & Revolutions #1)
Shaw Montgomery | 2019 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
8
7.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
I thoroughly enjoyed this book as it takes us along with Tanner and Shane. I loved how it was acknowledged that things had moved along too far in one direction, which wasn't benefitting anyone.

Tanner and Shane are such a cute couple. I loved how open-minded Shane was and even able to put his own little twist to things. Plus, his relationships with the other omegas was just a joy to read.

A brilliant introduction to this world and I really want to read more! Absolutely recommended by me.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
  
Hidden Fire (Elemental Mysteries #1)
Hidden Fire (Elemental Mysteries #1)
Elizabeth Hunter | 2020 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A phone call from an old friend sets Dr. Giovanni Vecchio back on the path of a mysterious manuscript he's hunted for over five hundred years. He never expected a young student librarian could be the key to unlock its secrets, nor could he have predicted the danger she would attract.

Now he and Beatrice De Novo follow a twisted maze that leads from the archives of a university library, though the fires of Renaissance Florence, and toward a confrontation hundreds of years in the making.

I really enjoyed reading this! Loved the discovery of witches vibe I got. The characters are brilliant I loved them all.it flowed easy enough and I didn't want to put it down. Look forward to book 2.
  
Deep Rising (1998)
Deep Rising (1998)
1998 | Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi
For an old horror film this really wasn't that bad fair enough the monster it's self is budget but I really enjoyed this!!

Everyone is having the best time on the big cruise ship enjoying there holiday until someone onboard stops the ship and burns the control's all so that a private company can come in and rob the ship. Not knowing that something worse something abnormal is headed for the ship. By the time this private company reaches the ship there is no one around, they don't know what has happened yet but it's not long before they find out and it's a fight to survive. Brilliant film I enjoy the action the actors and killing beast from the deep! Worth the watch!
  
Never Have I Ever - Season 1
Never Have I Ever - Season 1
2020 | Comedy, Romance
Coming of age teen comedy
Brilliant program with a but of something for everyone! Easily relatable.

From the mind of Mindy Kaling, the show takes us into the crazy yet completely relatable world of Asian-American teenager Devi Vishwakumar.

She’s had some major downs in the past year and is determined to turn it all around as she focuses on becoming cool, getting a boyfriend and just living her best life.

That’s all easier said than done, of course. And watching her attempts in the hilarious 10- episode series is an absolute hoot.

But if you need a bit more convincing then we’re more than happy to explain all the reasons why this is the best Netflix show you’re not watching right now
  
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch
Games Consoles > Games Consoles
Super handy for when we are away (0 more)
Did not transfer my save data (0 more)
LOVE IT
Brilliant console, super graphics for size and all my favourite games being released on it.... all was well until I decided to get a switch lite as a replacement to discover that save data could not be transferred across. I lost over 200hours of gameplay and had to start all over again.... The controllers on this machine are also a bit flimsy and dont feel secure. Have had to replace the controller 3 times and I note this is not played by kids so has not been rough handled. If save transfer was possible and controllers were a bit more sturdy it would have been a 10