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Gymkata (1985)
Gymkata (1985)
1985 | Action
7
7.0 (2 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Put this on in memory of the recently deceased Kurt Thomas. Really strange story. I'm a fan of strange. But this is REALLY strange. Enjoyable action sequences for the era it was made in. Pretty on par with the fighting in the movie "The Last Dragon."
  
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Nov 1, 2021  
"Loved it!"

The Second Resurrection of Jack Selkirk (The Dragon's Bidding #2.5) by Christina Westcott - @Archaeolibrary, @hotchoc84, @CWestcottAuthor, #ScienceFiction, #Romance, 4 out of 5 (very good)

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Firelight (Firelight, #1)
8
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is my first young adult dragon shifter book. I've read the first in an adult series but I didn't reckon much to it but this, this was right up my street.

I liked almost everything about it; the description of being a dragon, the characters--though I thought it was a little selfish of her mum and sister to want to do what they were doing to Jacinda, the romance and connection between Jacinda and Will...

That ending has definitely got me wanting to find out what happens next and considering the books are only 99p each currently I think I'm going to go buy them all!
  
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Stronghold (Dragon Star, #1)
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8.2 (5 Ratings)
Book Rating
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Book
Strong hold ( Dragon Star book 1)
By Melanie Rawn

A generation of peace is about to be shattered as a seemingly unstoppable invasion force lays siege to High Prince Rohan's realm. For Andry, the Sunrunner Lord, the invasion is a fulfilment of his long-ago visions of disaster to come. This is the first book in the "Dragon Star" trilogy.

This was a bit meh for me after the catch up and then the initial excitement of the war it got a bit tedious in the middle but ended strongly. I think the next few books are definitely a must read so I’ll keep going!
  
Dragon Pearl
Dragon Pearl
Yoon Ha Lee | 2019 | Children, Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
<b><i>I received this book for free from Disney-Hyperion in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.</b></i>

<i>Dragon Pearl</i> by Yoon Ha Lee is the latest in Rick Riordan Presents, an imprint under Disney that “highlights cultures and mythologies from around the world,” selected by author Rick Riordan. An #ownvoices novel based on Korean mythology and folklore, Lee’s novel follows a fox spirit named Min who runs off on a space adventure to find her missing brother and instead finds the highly sought-after Dragon Pearl to save the Thousand Worlds.

I found myself struggling with <i>Dragon Pearl</i> at times. There are moments the novel slows from the pace of the action, which could potentially drag the reader’s attention away from Min’s journey. Min’s quest to find her brother is easy, but it is expected as the novel is aimed at a middle-grade audience.

Ignore the slowness and the ease of the journey, however, and the story is a magical ride through the Thousand Worlds. I loved seeing Min encountering obstacles and working her way around them while figuring out her own magic. Most importantly, I enjoyed seeing how valuable her relationships are, both with her brother and with the developing friendships with the other cadets.

Fans of Rick Riordan’s novels who enjoy a journey through space with touches of mythology will love going on an adventure of their own with Min through Yoon Ha Lee’s <i>Dragon Pearl</i>.

<a href="https://60secondsmag.com/dragon-pearl-review/">This review is originally posted on 60 Seconds Online Magazine</a>