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The Houses October Built (2014)
The Houses October Built (2014)
2014 | Drama, Horror
7
7.7 (6 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Creep factor (0 more)
While this is by no means a new take on the found footage genre, it did introduce me to the haunted house scene. I didn't realize that there are people out there that will try to go to as many set-up haunted houses as possible. This group's search for the truly terrifying is their downfall.
There are some truly creepy moments that were done really well.
There's a sequel in the works and I plan on giving it a view.
  
I found myself grinning and giggling as I read this mythological YA book and had an extremely hard time putting it down. The author's writing style quickly pulls you in and you find yourself falling into the captivating story line enjoying the likeable characters. I highly recommend this hypnotic read.
 

{I received an eARC when I signed up to host the tour. I made no guarantee of a favorable review and the opinions expressed here are unbiased and my own.}
  
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Crystal (5 KP) rated Hate List in Books

Dec 27, 2017  
Hate List
Hate List
Jennifer Brown | 2009 | Children
8
7.7 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
I found this book to be full of relatable characters. Some I liked, some I disliked. I really did not like Valerie's father but enjoyed Valerie's psychiatrist. Valerie is living through the aftermath of her boyfriend planning and enacting a school shooting. I normally dislike the topic of the novel (the seriousness of a school shooting) but I thought the book was pretty well written. There were parts of "before" mixed in the timeline of the rest of the book.
  
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Peter (3 KP) rated Stranger Things in TV

Dec 28, 2017  
Stranger Things
Stranger Things
2016 | Sci-Fi
Great acting (0 more)
Bit slow at times and predictable (0 more)
It's well written and the acting is amazing especially when you think the main characters are so young. I didn't watch it untill everyone was going on about it which may have ruined it for me as it didn't live up to the hype. I found it a bit predictable at times and just wanted the story to pick up a bit. Season 2 for me was a lot better than the 1st
  
The Handmaid's Tale  - Season 1
The Handmaid's Tale - Season 1
2017 | Drama
The cast (5 more)
The plot
The setting
One of the best soundtracks I've heard in a while
Engaging story
How much they made me truly hate some of these characters
Wish I had even a hint about how much this show would affect me.
I am still shocked just how much this series got to me. After every episode I was just do disgusted by the things that happened I found myself almost physically angry and THAT is was good tv is about.
  
This book was not at all what I expected...not necessarily in a bad way, but it wasn't great either. It took me awhile to get in to the story & I found myself not easily able to connect with the characters. The ending was horrible! I understand that is a series, but come on! It literally stopped in the middle of a plot continuation. I hate that!
To be honest, I don't know that I'd pick up the next book in the series.
  
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Sarah (7800 KP) rated Into the Water in Books

Jul 28, 2017  
Into the Water
Into the Water
Paula Hawkins | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
5
7.5 (45 Ratings)
Book Rating
Not a patch on The Girl on The Train
It was always going to be difficult to live up to The Girl on The Train, and I'm afraid this just doesn't meet those expectations.

The story itself I found interesting to begin with but then became more and more onerous as the book went on. I liked the narrative switching between characters, although there may a few too many characters. It was a quick read at least, but sadly not a great one.
  
A Monster Calls (2016)
A Monster Calls (2016)
2016 | Drama, Fantasy
It was filmed beautifully. (2 more)
Every actor does the story justice.
Will induce tears in 80% of viewers.
Perhaps the pacing is a little slow - not something you can hold against. (0 more)
Emotional, visually beautiful, and unique
Anyone who has been through a loss of a loved one can relate to this young man in one way or another. After watching, I found myself recalling moments in the film that I had experienced myself almost exactly.
It's not a film you'll forget any time soon.
  
The Wicked Will Rise
The Wicked Will Rise
Danielle Paige | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry
6
7.6 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
Nox, Ozma and Lulu (0 more)
Pete? (1 more)
Lots of action at the start but not a lot in the remainder of the novel
Will they?
This novel starts with the same level of action that is expected from the previous instalment in the series, although this quickly diminishes as the story continues. I found the majority of this story to be whimsical but lacking any action as the author attempts to build the story to a grand finale which never quite happens.
  
Poison Study (Study, #1)
Poison Study (Study, #1)
Maria V. Snyder | 2005 | Fiction & Poetry
10
9.0 (13 Ratings)
Book Rating
I haven't read many books, if any, that deal with a poison tester, so I found the premise in Poison Study very interesting. The plot, the characters, everything was so well-done and fascinating that I became immersed into the story so much that I didn't notice anything that went on around me. Ms. Snyder has a lovely, uninterrupted, and smooth style of writing that is very easy to read. I can't wait to get to Magic Study next! :)
4.5 stars