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Replicas (2019)
Replicas (2019)
2019 | Mystery, Sci-Fi
This sci-fi thriller turned out WAY better than I expected. The description only scratches the surface of this well paced Keanu Reeves flick. The acting was great and the cinematography/effects were just right. The story unfolds beautifully with plenty of twists and turns throughout. I only found a few things predictable but it definitely didn't take away from the thought-provoking intensity of the story. If you're a sci-fi lover like me you'll really enjoy this film. Worth a watch!
  
I can sum this up as a if you enjoyed the Wheel of Time series with it's multitude of characters and in-depth lands then this is for you. You may need a notebook to keep everything straight though as there is a lot.

I enjoyed the plot and the massive world building but for me it was too much to keep straight and I found myself going back to remember who was who and how they go into the bigger story.
  
The Tripper (2007)
The Tripper (2007)
2007 | Horror
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
A strange, stoner slasher produced and directed by David Arquette (Scream). It's quite a decent modern slasher, quite odd but the back story as to why this guy goes off the rails killing hippies is explained. Less so the high regard Ronald Regan is given. It's funny in places, has a fair bit of gore, I found the tripping hallucinations a tad annoying. There is even a brief cameo from Courtney Cox-Arquette. Overall pretty good compared to many recent slasher offerings.
  
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AquaWoman (37 KP) rated Caraval in Books

May 9, 2019  
Caraval
Caraval
Stephanie Garber | 2017 | Young Adult (YA)
8
8.1 (97 Ratings)
Book Rating
Imaginative new world (2 more)
Well written
Characters were well built
One of the best reads I've read this year
Caraval was one of my favorite reads so far this year. It was very different from what I usually read, and I'm glad I found it. I love reading about whole new places that aren't part of our world. Stephanie Garber is excellent at descriptive passages of scenery. Her characters help the reader to immerse themselves in her book. Truly magical to read and imagine.
  
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Wintersmith (3 KP) rated Thirteen in Books

Jun 11, 2019  
Thirteen
Thirteen
Steve Cavanagh | 2018 | Crime, Thriller
9
8.5 (15 Ratings)
Book Rating
The pace is fast and consistent. (4 more)
The style of writing draws you in and keeps you wanting more
The plot twists and turns are clever, unpredictable and addictive.
It is an easy, intelligent and clever read.
The authors experience as a former lawyer adds a depth of knowledge and understanding of the justice system usually found lacking in other books of this genre.
It's so good It's hard to put down and therefore over too quickly. (0 more)
Thirteen Out of Ten!
  
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Emma (519 KP) rated Family Likeness in Books

Jun 15, 2019  
Family Likeness
Family Likeness
Caitlin Davies | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Interesting storyline (0 more)
This was a book picked by my monthly book club, at first i was a bit dubious as to wether i would like it or not. At first I found the story a bit slow going, but by a quarter of the way through I was loving it. I liked the difference of having two stories running side by side with each other, and also how neatly the author ties both of the stories up and the end of the book.
  
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Sweet Sleep (Children of Ankh, #1 )
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
For me parts of this confused me.. and then found me later.. lol. It was a very exciting book.. it was fast paced.. it moved.. and it was very intriquing and interesting. I couldn't wait for it to be over... and yet I didn't want it to end.. there is love.. hardships.. anger.. parts made me smile.. parts made me want to throw things against the wall.. lol it was very good story and im glad i got to review it
  
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Eve of Darkness (Marked, #1)
S.J. Day | 2009
6
4.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
I was expecting a lot better then it was, however it wasn't a bad book just got confusing and the characters kind of annoyed me. I did love cain and abel I will admit and Eve rocked but their trio conflict annoyed me. I felt like neither man seriously wanted to be with her and it was just a game to them. I enjoyed it but found myself fighting to make it through to the end and glad that it was over.
  
This was my first time reading a novel like this but it is certainly not my last. I cannot think of a single thing missing or should be added. I love historical romance and wanted to try an MM romance. I found that I enjoyed it much more than usual romance because the couple was not dealing with the same old problems you read about in every historical romance. It was something fresh and new, with an amazing lead couple.
  
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
10
8.7 (12 Ratings)
Book Rating
A creative progression story that starts with a simple act of kindness, giving a mouse a cookie. From there, however, things progress until they loop back around.

The book is simple but filled with great illustrations. And the journey is so creative. I missed this book until I read it with my niece and found it absolutely charming.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/07/book-review-if-you-give-mouse-cookie-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.