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Auburn (57 KP) rated The Orphan's Wish (Hagenheim, #8) in Books

Apr 10, 2019

A retelling of Aladdin that is in no way near the original story. And that is ok! This story follows Aladdin and his love as they search for a way to be together through all odds.
I really enjoyed that this wasn't like any Aladdin book I have ever read. I have read most of the other books by this author and always love how characters pop up from the other stories. This one was different in the way that you felt more for Aladdin. He wants to be able to provide, to show that he can take care of Kirstyn. In the end this book has all the romance, swooning, and love that all her other books do. A solid addition to a non-series that I can't wait to add to my collection.

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Mary Ellen Mark recommended The Road (La Strada) (1954) in Movies (curated)

The Road (La Strada) (1954)

1954 | International, Classics, Drama

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Movie Favorite

"I had the great privilege of working on the sets of Fellini’s Satyricon and Roma. Fellini is for me one of the greatest of all filmmakers—he embraced life with his unique vision and genius. La strada, made in 1954, is the poetic and very moving story of a poor young woman who becomes a clown in a tiny, two-person circus. Her name is Gelsomina. A brutish gypsy, Zampanò, buys Gelsomina from her mother and takes her on the road with him. He trains her to be a clown. She falls in love with him even though he is abusive and cruel. What transpires is a tragic love story with the background of a magical traveling circus. This film surely influenced my interest in and love of the circus."

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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated A Tethered Duet in Books

May 13, 2020

A Tethered Duet

Jessica Wayne | 2020 | Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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A Tethered Duet ( Tethered series book1)
By Jessica Wayne

Can love span centuries?Two hundred years ago, a jealous sorcerer robbed Aine and Aengus of their future together when he ended Aine's life. Now a spell will offer them a second chance...But when Aine returns as Abby to Ireland, can she and Aengus reignite their love? Have the lifetimes apart dampened the love they once felt for each other? Or have the centuries provided the sorcerer with enough power the keep them apart for eternity?

It was a very enjoyable read! A very sweet story with a few dramatic moments! The little prequel story after Was also very sweet! If you like a good old romance with a magical twist you will enjoy this Duet.

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KatyShubo (75 KP) rated The Rules of Magic in Books

Feb 9, 2019

The Rules of Magic

Alice Hoffman | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry

8.6

(14 Ratings)

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Truly magical

This book is truly magical.
The characters are so beautifully crafted that you will fall in love with each and every one of them.
As I read this story I felt as though I had entered a dream where I was falling more and more in love with each word I devoured.
The three siblings at the centre of this book are desperate for love but a curse of threatens to ruin everything.
I fell so deeply in love with these people that heart became their hearts.
The writing stops being words on a page and it’s becomes something your eyes are seeing for themselves.

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Lindsay (1779 KP) rated I Love a Book in Books

Aug 30, 2018 (Updated Apr 9, 2019)

I Love a Book is done well. I love the pictures and it keeps me fantastic. Young Children would love looking at the pictures for hours. It would keep them to turning the page. The story is sweet as well. I believe it rhymes and make it more of a poem for parts of it.

The author does a wonderfully with it. It also might about the author when he was a young boy. You have young children that love books will this book talk about books throughout. It great for readers and parents but also for children that want learn about books a bit as well.

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Alicia S (193 KP) rated Sweet Ache (Driven, #6) in Books

Sep 28, 2018

Another incredible book by one of my favorite authors. Kristy has a way of writing that truly makes you feel as though you KNOW these characters and love them, scars and all. I am HUGE Driven Trilogy fan and this book was a perfect addition.. LOVE Hawke and Quinn and my absolute favorite parts were the moments we got to revisit with Colton, Riley and most of all, special guest appearances from the D-Bags! My all-time favorite rockers hanging out together (love it!). Love the witty banter between Quinn and the guys and Quinn's strength is apparent throughout. Another absolute must-read.... beautifully written story!