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Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Bride for Keeps (Big Sky Brides book 2) in Books
May 7, 2019
This is a second chance romance story. This book has left me with mixed feelings, I loved the story but the female character is really annoying. This was a hard book to read and I had to keep putting it down. This is a gritty love story, not all hearts and flowers.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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Christine A. (965 KP) rated Beneath the Attic in Books
Jan 14, 2020
Prequel to Flowers in the Attic
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.
Beneath the Attic is the prequel to the wildly popular Dollangager family series by V.C. Andrews. The most well known is the first in the series, Flowers in the Attic which was published in 1979. Beneath the Attic is the 6th book published.
Beneath the Attic tells the story of Corrine Dixon, the grandmother of Corrine Foxworth, the main character in Flowers in the Attic. I felt its description is misleading. It does not discuss the early parts of the book and focuses on the later parts. However, the story offers a close look at the family. The story ends as if the story was divided into 2 and the rest would be left to the sequel. A continuation of Beneath the Attic, Out of the Attic, is scheduled to be published in 2020.
The original author of the Dollangager series, V.C. Andrews died in 1986. Since then, numerous books published under the name V.C. Andrews have been ghostwritten by Andrew Neiderman. Many reviews have written harshly about the later books. It might be because they know they are written by a different author. Neiderman captures V.C.Andrews' writing style accurately.
I preordered Beneath the Attic's continuation, Out of the Attic.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 1/13/20.
Beneath the Attic is the prequel to the wildly popular Dollangager family series by V.C. Andrews. The most well known is the first in the series, Flowers in the Attic which was published in 1979. Beneath the Attic is the 6th book published.
Beneath the Attic tells the story of Corrine Dixon, the grandmother of Corrine Foxworth, the main character in Flowers in the Attic. I felt its description is misleading. It does not discuss the early parts of the book and focuses on the later parts. However, the story offers a close look at the family. The story ends as if the story was divided into 2 and the rest would be left to the sequel. A continuation of Beneath the Attic, Out of the Attic, is scheduled to be published in 2020.
The original author of the Dollangager series, V.C. Andrews died in 1986. Since then, numerous books published under the name V.C. Andrews have been ghostwritten by Andrew Neiderman. Many reviews have written harshly about the later books. It might be because they know they are written by a different author. Neiderman captures V.C.Andrews' writing style accurately.
I preordered Beneath the Attic's continuation, Out of the Attic.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 1/13/20.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2084 KP) rated Floral Depravity (Bridal Bouquet Shop Mystery #3) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
When Audrey Bloom is asked to provide the flowers for a medieval wedding, she embraces the challenge of finding meaningful flowers that are also historically accurate. But when the father of the groom dies right after the ceremony, Audrey finds herself facing another challenge – tracking down the killer.
I loved the first two in the series, and this one is no exception. The story is fast paced. I had an inkling where things were going, but I wasn’t completely sure until we reached the end. The characters are wonderful, although I do wish we’d seen more of a few of the supporting players. The medieval setting provided some great humor along the way as well. The pages flew by all too quickly as they always do.
NOTE: I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/10/book-review-floral-depravity-by-beverly.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
I loved the first two in the series, and this one is no exception. The story is fast paced. I had an inkling where things were going, but I wasn’t completely sure until we reached the end. The characters are wonderful, although I do wish we’d seen more of a few of the supporting players. The medieval setting provided some great humor along the way as well. The pages flew by all too quickly as they always do.
NOTE: I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/10/book-review-floral-depravity-by-beverly.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
meg (46 KP) rated The Witness in Video Games
Aug 11, 2018
9
This is a beautiful and relaxing game. You walk around an open world, which is bright and calming and full of trees and flowers. Within the world there are many maze-like puzzles, which you solve to open new parts of the world. Play is very simple and intuitive, but it takes a long time to get bored of this game. It's really satisfying to solve the puzzles, and gameplay is very relaxing and meditative.
Bethany Fletcher (17 KP) rated Divide by Ed Sheeran in Music
Jun 26, 2018
Beautiful, beautiful album. My favourite song is probably Supermarket Flowers which is on the deluxe edition. It’s a stunning song about losing his grandmother. I am sure everyone can relate to the feeling of loss in some way so this song can resonate with plenty of people. Dive is also an incredibly beautiful song.
If you want an album that’s stripped down, true to the singers roots, has a story and that you could listen to repeatedly this is one for you.
If you want an album that’s stripped down, true to the singers roots, has a story and that you could listen to repeatedly this is one for you.
Devendra Banhart recommended MOMO in Books (curated)
Sjon recommended Poet in New York in Books (curated)
This is a really nice combination of designs, especially if you really like coloring but you aren’t sure what you like coloring. Big shapes, or little detailed places? Fish or birds? recognizable things like flowers, or abstract shapes? This book has a good combo of all of them, and every design is interesting and fun. Some of the shapes are reminiscent of wallpaper (which sounds boring but remember there are some cool wallpapers out there) some remind me of my favorite floral print blouses, and others remind me of long-lost childhood day dreams (Polar bears and flowers? Yes).
One thing I like is they look good even if you color, like, most of one page, but decide not to finish. Some things don’t look good when you stop halfway through a design. These designs do.
I would have liked the paper not to bleed. If you’re going to use gel pens or markers, you have to put paper between the pages, because it will bleed. Also, most of the designs were a ton of small shapes to make one big picture, so it was highly detailed. I did really enjoy the designs and the process though! Recommended for ages 8+, gel pens, pencils, and markers (crayons would be hard because of the small spaces).
One thing I like is they look good even if you color, like, most of one page, but decide not to finish. Some things don’t look good when you stop halfway through a design. These designs do.
I would have liked the paper not to bleed. If you’re going to use gel pens or markers, you have to put paper between the pages, because it will bleed. Also, most of the designs were a ton of small shapes to make one big picture, so it was highly detailed. I did really enjoy the designs and the process though! Recommended for ages 8+, gel pens, pencils, and markers (crayons would be hard because of the small spaces).
Erika (17788 KP) rated The Thirteenth Tale in Books
Feb 27, 2019
After reading Setterfield's @Bellman & Black, I was excited to read this novel. I was so completely disappointed. I HATE Flowers in the Attic type crap, and I nearly stopped reading. I have no idea why the trope of incest is still used, but it's annoying and so pedestrian.
The Gothic ghost-story is what I stayed for, but, then again, anti-climactic. The whole twin thing started to grate on my nerves, I get that it was a big part of the book, but the main character doesn't have to mention it every single time she narrates.
The Gothic ghost-story is what I stayed for, but, then again, anti-climactic. The whole twin thing started to grate on my nerves, I get that it was a big part of the book, but the main character doesn't have to mention it every single time she narrates.
ashezbookz (32 KP) rated Wild Beauty in Books
Jul 5, 2018
Not at all my cup of tea. I’m not a fan of flowers to start and the book was slow all the way through. If it weren’t for owlcrate I’m would have never read this book but I guess that’s the fun of the box to open up your horizons and make you read different things.
I thought each of the characters lacked in ...everything really and the story didn’t “blossom” shall I say until the last very few chapters. So what do we get the rest of the book....a whole lot of nothin ...
Points for a pretty cover though
I thought each of the characters lacked in ...everything really and the story didn’t “blossom” shall I say until the last very few chapters. So what do we get the rest of the book....a whole lot of nothin ...
Points for a pretty cover though