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Liliannar (58 KP) rated End of Watch in Books

May 29, 2018  
End of Watch
End of Watch
Stephen King | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.8 (12 Ratings)
Book Rating
While the story may be a bit unbelievable in content, it was extremely well written and kept my attention. I was highly motivated to keep listening and find out what happened next. The ending was predictable to a point, but the story certainly wrapped up in what felt like the perfect way. Like most of King's work I found it easy to connect with the characters and care about them as people. This is definitely a series I will read through again.
  
Turtles All The Way Down
Turtles All The Way Down
John Green | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.4 (60 Ratings)
Book Rating
I’m a big fan of John Green so his latest release was highly anticipated. As someone with an anxiety disorder I found his portrayal of mental illness almost upsettingly exceptional. Some of the scenes were so relatable that I could see myself in Aza’s place. That being said, the overarching plot was somewhat lacking; I felt like the book wrapped up too quickly and the balance of the two plots, finding a lost rich man and living with mental illness, was lost.
  
Tag (2018)
Tag (2018)
2018 | Comedy
Fun comedy with a great cast
I saw this movie today at the cinema, I had seen a trailer for it a few months ago and to be honest even though the trailer was funny I forgot about it. My partner noticed it was out now so we went. I wasn't disappointed, from the beginning of the film I found myself laughing. I thought the cast were really strong and they did bounce off each other well. I would really recommend.
  
Pretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars
2010 | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Mysterious (3 more)
Suspense
Murder
Teen/ young adult
The ending (0 more)
I loved this show, watched it since day one, always trying to guess who A was, always getting it wrong ha! Loved the characters and their story lines the last few seasons got really good and more ‘darker’ and then we found out who A really was and I’m not sure I enjoyed the ending I feel like more could have been done, that or I’m just in denial that’s the end haha
  
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Leah (: (569 KP) rated Money (Keatyn Chronicles book 10) in Books

Aug 2, 2018 (Updated Aug 2, 2018)  
Money (Keatyn Chronicles book 10)
Money (Keatyn Chronicles book 10)
Jillian Dodd | 2016 | Romance, Young Adult (YA)
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Due to the multiple perspectives some of the storylines seem to take forever to really progress, which I found quite frustrating as I just wanted my favourite characters and more of them.

However you do need all of the perspectives to blend together to make the books and for them to work the way they should.


I did still enjoy the book and would recommend it, as I understand that with so many characters stories to tell it is going to take time.
  
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AmyBee (4 KP) rated Cloud Atlas in Books

Sep 5, 2018  
Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas
David Mitchell | 2004 | Fiction & Poetry
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7.9 (10 Ratings)
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I found the premise of this novel - a collection of novellas tenuously linked together quite a tedious read. however, it is so well written that I was compelled to read it to the end, yet I still struggled to see what linked them all together. Each story is composed in a different genre or style, from the 17th century to the post apocalyptic future, which shows Mitchell's ability to write multi genre. That is about all this novel had going for it though.
  
House of Wax (2005)
House of Wax (2005)
2005 | Horror, Mystery
Decent remake
Didn't have high hopes for this when I originally saw at the theatre, but I was pleasantly surprised. Haven't just rewatched, it holds up as a decent horror thriller with some great make up gore, work with wax (obviously) and some gruesome horror kill scenes.

It's your typical young adults stranded in backwater USA when the ghouls come out to play, but I found it entertaining if you don't think about it too much.

  
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Dean (6925 KP) Sep 10, 2018

True surprised it doesn't come more often. I got it on dvd :)

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Andy K (10821 KP) Sep 10, 2018

I recently bought it at a used movie store near me.

Doctor Strange (2016)
Doctor Strange (2016)
2016 | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
I loved this movie, though I found it confusing at times. When the world started buckling and changing, I had to rewind the movie and make sure I wasn't seeing things (I probably shouldn't have watched this movie when I was sick!). I loved the strength of character and there were a few statements or paradoxes that I still like to ponder to this day. I hope to see a second one sometime with many of the same cast members!
  
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B (62 KP) rated These Viscious Masks in Books

Sep 30, 2018  
These Viscious Masks
These Viscious Masks
Kelly Zekas, Tarun Shanker | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I received this book as an advanced copy.
I was initially intrigued because the description listed it as Jane Austen meets X-Men and I'd have to say that's pretty accurate. I randomly find myself thinking about it because I feel like I don't often read too many historical fantasy novels in the YA genre. Themes are similar to those found in many other YA texts but not in a tired, over done way. Looking forward to reading the next one.
  
RH
Rise: How a House Built a Family
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Inspirational. Emotional. This is a powerful 4 star read!

Truly inspirational book which tells of the power of love between a mother and her children.

Reading this you soon realise that Cara Brookins accomplished something so incredible following years of abuse. I found myself laughing, crying and at times biting my nails in horror at each inspiration chapter of this amazing family rise from their ruined old lives.

Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the advanced copy of this book.