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Kristin (149 KP) rated How to Protect Your Neighborhood from Circus Werewolves (Slug Pie Story, #4) in Books
Dec 7, 2018
Disclaimer: I received an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely love this series, and this one might be my favorite so far. Each one builds on the story, and the more crazy stuff Mick and Finley get into, the more interesting their lives (and everyone's around them) become. This time, there are werewolves to contend with, and it takes the whole group to protect the town. We meet a ton of new characters, hang out with some regulars, and (finally!) learn more about Uncle George than I ever could've dreamed up on my own.
Can't wait to see what the boys have to go up against next!
5 stars
I absolutely love this series, and this one might be my favorite so far. Each one builds on the story, and the more crazy stuff Mick and Finley get into, the more interesting their lives (and everyone's around them) become. This time, there are werewolves to contend with, and it takes the whole group to protect the town. We meet a ton of new characters, hang out with some regulars, and (finally!) learn more about Uncle George than I ever could've dreamed up on my own.
Can't wait to see what the boys have to go up against next!
5 stars
Dianne Hinojosa (4 KP) rated Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) in Movies
Sep 13, 2018
Quote worthy and repeatable
This is a great movie for the whole family. Not only are there wonderful visual effects that entertain the younger watcher, there is the witty, quotable one liners for the more mature. The characters and their relationships with each other are believable on both sides of the Jumanji story. My favorite is Sheldon Oberon played by Jack Black. He played a fantastic teenage girl obsessed with herself. I can't count how often we have watched movie and enjoy it every time. I find that when my husband and I are quoting a movie scene for scene, it means we really like it.
Alicia S (193 KP) rated Hard Beat (Driven, #7) in Books
Sep 28, 2018
Kristy has done it again... yet another fabulous book but one of my absolute favorite authors! Hard Beat, while part of the Driven series, was very different from the rest of the books she has written. While surely different, like all of her books, I was sucked in from page one. Totally different storyline, tough girl meets soft guy and under the most intense situation. The constant head-butting from these two was so much fun to read.. while Tanner & Beaux's connection is apparent right from the start. I LOVE that this was written from his POV and was of course beyond thrilled to have appearances of Rylee & Colton ;-) Amazing read, HIGHLY recommended!!!
Cumberland (1142 KP) rated In This Ground in Books
Nov 17, 2018
Interesting Book
This book follows the story of Ben. In his younger days he wrote songs for a small band that gained some popularity. The story shows the reader how Ben got to where he is, and why he views music the way he does.
While the main plot is about Ben and his music a lot of other stuff is going on. My favorite thing about this book is that it takes what would normally be considered obscure or random, such mushroom hunting, grave digging, and yarn bombing, and makes them really interesting parts of the story. If you're looking for a good story that is a little different this is a book for you.
While the main plot is about Ben and his music a lot of other stuff is going on. My favorite thing about this book is that it takes what would normally be considered obscure or random, such mushroom hunting, grave digging, and yarn bombing, and makes them really interesting parts of the story. If you're looking for a good story that is a little different this is a book for you.
Bookapotamus (289 KP) rated Stranger Things in TV
Nov 28, 2018
A Fantastic Show!
I'm not a huge sci-fi fan, but the combination of some of my favorite actors (hello Winona!) and the insane amount of 80's nostalgia - from the set, to the clothing and the soundtrack - makes it the wildest ride of mystery, fantasy and fun. The cast of kids are a great addition to the acting world and I imagine they'll all be world famous after all this is over. But I don't imagine the world of Stranger Things being over anytime soon!
Andy K (10821 KP) rated Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) in Movies
Jan 3, 2019
Great reboot of a great franchise
As usual, when I first heard they were going to remake one of my all time favorite franchises, I was very concerned especially after the weird Tim Burton version.
I could not have been more wrong. The entire tone of the film was magnificent and very much in line with the intent of the original series. There were many homages to the earlier films, but also plenty of new stuff including the amazing CGI work animating the Apes and giving them personality.
The ending sequence on the bridge was also spectacular and set up the transition to the next film quite well.
I could not have been more wrong. The entire tone of the film was magnificent and very much in line with the intent of the original series. There were many homages to the earlier films, but also plenty of new stuff including the amazing CGI work animating the Apes and giving them personality.
The ending sequence on the bridge was also spectacular and set up the transition to the next film quite well.
Cumberland (1142 KP) rated A Fool's Gold Christmas (Fool's Gold, #9.5) in Books
Dec 16, 2018
Fun Christmas Read
This is a great book for anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit. The plot is much like that for your typically Hallmark movie, and I for one love it.
Evie is a dancer who finds herself in the small town of Fools Gold after she is injured. The story follows her as she reconnects with her family, and fights against her attraction for the boy next door.
This is technically part of a series, but you do not need to be familer with the other books to enjoy it. I do want to read the other books as soon as possible now. Mostly in hopes of my favorite characters making an appearance.
Evie is a dancer who finds herself in the small town of Fools Gold after she is injured. The story follows her as she reconnects with her family, and fights against her attraction for the boy next door.
This is technically part of a series, but you do not need to be familer with the other books to enjoy it. I do want to read the other books as soon as possible now. Mostly in hopes of my favorite characters making an appearance.
Cumberland (1142 KP) rated The Grinch (2018) in Movies
Dec 19, 2018
Enjoyable Movie
I'm not usually a fan of remakes, but this one was pretty good. I enjoyed see old characters that I know and love drawn in a modern style. The visuals in this movie were great. It made me wish I could step into the movie, and celebrate Christmas with them.
Despite the visuals this is never going to be my favorite version. It lacks a lot of the charm the original cartoon has, and the Grinch in the new version isn't as good as the one from the live action movie. Overall I think the biggest thing hurting this film is that it had way to much to live up to.
Despite the visuals this is never going to be my favorite version. It lacks a lot of the charm the original cartoon has, and the Grinch in the new version isn't as good as the one from the live action movie. Overall I think the biggest thing hurting this film is that it had way to much to live up to.
Matthew Krueger (10051 KP) rated Hereditary (2018) in Movies
Jul 2, 2019
Not even gabriel byrne can save this movie
Hereditary- at first looked good from the trailers, but the trailers mislead sometimes. The trailers really mislead this movie. Overall some parts were good, others were bad. It seem like the first half was slow and the second part really jumped over 10.
One of my favorite actors gabriel byrne who by the way is a fair underrated actor couldnt even save this movie.
Im not sure, who this movie is for?
Is it for people who like these films....
1. The lobster
2. The killing of a sacred deer
3. Mother!
4. The cell
If so this movie is for you. Its weird, creepy to watch and overall disappointed.
One of my favorite actors gabriel byrne who by the way is a fair underrated actor couldnt even save this movie.
Im not sure, who this movie is for?
Is it for people who like these films....
1. The lobster
2. The killing of a sacred deer
3. Mother!
4. The cell
If so this movie is for you. Its weird, creepy to watch and overall disappointed.
Andrew Koltuniuk (756 KP) rated Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) in Movies
Dec 12, 2019
This movie.... Was.... *sigh* such a letdown. I wanted to like this movie so much. Iron Ma-- I mean, Spider-man was pretty good in this film. But it felt like a teenage romcom/road-trip movie and a superhero movie thrown together. It was like eating my favorite appetizer dipped in ice-cream.... Yuck. I thought that Jake Gyllenhaal's performance was probably the best. And as a villain he was one that we had seen at least four times before. Also, this is the second Spider-Man movie in a row where we didn't get a Spider-Man villain, we got an Iron Man villain who takes it out on Peter. Boo.