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Jessica - Where the Book Ends (15 KP) rated Wonder Woman: Warbringer in Books

Jan 30, 2019

Wonder Woman: Warbringer

Leigh Bardugo | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.6

(17 Ratings)

Book Rating

I must start off by saying that I picked up this book completely on a whim. I had seen the Wonder Woman movie and hadn't cared for it at all. I've noticed over the last couple years that I am definitely more of a Marvel fan than I am DC; however, that being said, I ended up enjoying this book A LOT. Another thing I need to point no matter how ashamed I am of this; Wonder Woman was the first book I've read by Leigh Bardugo. I've heard a lot about her writing style around booktube, and she has tons of fans. I must admit I quite enjoyed her writing style and even went so far as to purchase Shadow & Bone immediately after finishing this book.

I read this book in 2 ways. I physically read some of it and I also listened to a bit of it on Overdrive from my local library. I really enjoyed both aspects of it. Wonder Woman as a character was very well written and her journey in this story was much more enjoyable than in the movie.

The plot of the story was unique and moved along quickly which kept me deeply enthralled in the story and left me not wanting to put the book down. The characters are we written (especially WW). The supporting characters are easy to relate to, but when all is said and done I must admit they were easy to forget.

Overall I give it 4 stars and look forward to the other DC books that are coming out in the coming months.

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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Nothing to Hide (DC Constance Fairchild #2) in Books

Aug 26, 2019

Nothing to Hide (DC Constance Fairchild #2)

James Oswald | 2019 | Crime, Fiction & Poetry, Thriller

9.3

(4 Ratings)

Book Rating

This is the second book in the Constance Fairchild Series and a follow on from "No Time To Cry" which I absolutely loved and enjoyed so much that I was a little apprehensive to read this just in case it didn't live up my expectations ... I needn't have worried, this one was just as good and, yes, you've guessed it, I loved it!

"Nothing to Hide" can be read as a standalone but I would strongly recommend you read the first one otherwise I think you could potentially be lost as to why DC Fairchild is in the place she is, i.e. suspended and a pariah amongst a lot of her fellow officers and a magnet for the media and paparazzi. "No Time To Cry" also provides a lot of back story and history that this book can only touch upon otherwise it would be a tome!

DC Constance Fairchild, or Con for short, is a fantastic, strong, female character whose strength, bravery and steely determination is highlighted within the pages of this book. Con is not however the only fantastic character in this story ... it's full of them and all of them have a part to play, big and small, in what is a totally engrossing and enthralling read from start to finish.

At the end of "No Time To Cry", I said I couldn't wait for the next one in the series and as I have said, I wasn't disappointed ... so .... when's the next one out???

Many thanks to the Publisher and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest and unbiased review.

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David McK (3587 KP) rated Flashpoint in Books

Jan 28, 2019

So, Flashpoint.

One of the most famous Flash stories - recently covered (briefly) in the DC TV series of the same name, during season 2.

In which Barry Allen wakes up at his desk to find the world he knows has changed drastically: there's no 'Man of Steel, nobody has ever heard of The Flash, and Wonder Woman and Aquaman are at war with each other.

All of which, over the course of the story, eventually comes to be because of a single change in the past, with that oen chagne leading to a domino effect and creating this world.

Reading this, it's also not hard to see why it is one of the more famous Flash stories and is (currently) rumoured to be the foundation for The Flash's upcoming Big Screen debut ...

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Sam (228 KP) rated Titans - Season 1 in TV

Aug 17, 2019

Titans - Season 1

2018 | Action, Crime, Drama

8.2

(10 Ratings)

TV Season Rating

Well Developed Characters (4 more)

Captivating Plot

Wonderful Backstories

Gorgeous Soundtrack

Surprisingly Dark

Everything I Could Hope For

As someone who grew up watching the beloved cartoon, Teen Titans, as well as an avid reader of the comic series, Titans and Teen Titans, a lot was riding against this TV show. However, I was truly surprised by how much I loved this series from the first episode. I've always adored the DC universe for their dark plotlines and backstories they give to the characters. I was thankful to see that they carried this same darkness into this television show. This paired with the talented way they showed the growth of the characters throughout the season was all done beautifully. I could not have possibly asked for more and look forward to the second season!

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MelanieTheresa (997 KP) rated The Kitchen (2019) in Movies

Dec 3, 2019 (Updated Dec 3, 2019)

The Kitchen (2019)

2019 | Action, Crime, Drama

6.1

(18 Ratings)

Movie Rating

Here's my quick review for this one:

I had zero idea this movie was based on a DC graphic novel; I was just intrigued by the premise of mob wives taking over. I enjoyed the story line. Margo Martindale is always great, no exception here. Melissa McCarthy felt weak, acting-wise and character-wise. Elizabeth Moss was EVERYTHING, and I don't normally care about her one way or the other. Her character's story arc was by far my favorite, her acting the most believable.

And then we come to Tiffany Haddish. She makes me cringe, and her voice makes me want to puncture my own eardrums. I just do not like her, and this movie did nothing to change my opinion. But if you can get past her, the movie was worth a watch.