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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated A Light of Her Own in Books

Oct 5, 2020 (Updated Oct 5, 2020)  
A Light of Her Own
A Light of Her Own
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Judith Leyster was a painter who lived in 17th Century Holland, and one of the first females to be admitted to the famed Haarlem Guild of St. Luke. You can read my #bookreview of “A Light of Her Own” by Carrie Callaghan on my blog now, which is part of the Historical Fiction Virtual Blog Tours, where you can enter to win a copy of this fascinating book here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2018/11/17/book-review-and-giveaway-blog-tour-a-light-of-her-own-by-carrie-callaghan/
  
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
2017 | Action, Adventure
Tom Holland nails awkward teenage Peter Parker (4 more)
Excellent continuity with the MCU
The Vulture is a compelling villain
Marisa Tomei, obviously
Sarcastic, Funny Tony Stark Returns!
Where's the Spider Senses? (0 more)
Peter Parker Done Right for Once!
Spider-Man: Homecoming is the perfect movie to kick off the character's triumphant addition to the MCU. I don't know exactly what kind of magic Disney worked out with Sony, but damn does it feel good. The Marvel execs know exactly how to handle the character, unlike Sony, and Sony still gets to rake in the cash from Marvel's hottest property. Spider-Man in the MCU is a huge win-win for everyone involved, but most importantly for the fans. Tom Holland plays Peter Parker/Spider-Man just as he should be, an awkward teenager still coming to grips with and refining his powers. He quips while fighting, running his mouth as a teenager with power would. Outside his costume, though, he is much more reserved. He is so uncomfortable just being himself, Peter Parker, and that fact is so integral to the character. Spider-Man has finally been perfected in live-action film, and Homecoming left me smiling and eager for Spidey to join the larger MCU conflicts once again.
  
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B (62 KP) rated Everless in Books

Sep 29, 2018  
Everless
Everless
Sara Holland | 2017 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
9
7.8 (17 Ratings)
Book Rating
I bought this book while on holiday in Queensland because I had finished my other one, I am a huge YA fan, and it was relatively inexpensive. I am so glad that I did. I pretty much devoured the novel over the course of one day because I was so hooked. Besides being minorly predictable to those of us who have read their fair share of YA fiction, Holland did an excellent job of blending just the right amount of romance and adventure to keep me wanting to read more. I can't wait to read the next book.
  
MILA 2.0 Renegade (MILA 2.0 #2)
MILA 2.0 Renegade (MILA 2.0 #2)
Debra Driza | 2014 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Just Because
Just like book 1, this is a good book for young adults who like science fiction and romance. It might be a little boring for some adults.

MILA is on her own now but still doesn't know her place in the world. She is not only on the run from General Holland but also from Vita Obscura who both want to use her for their own gain. With all the running and the confusion going on inside her head, MILA has no clue who she can trust and is learning to rely on herself.