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Cumberland (1142 KP) rated The Shadow Behind the Stars in Books
Apr 7, 2019
A Tragedy
This book puts a new twist on Greek mythology. The narrator is Chloe the youngest of the three faiths. The story begins when a young girl shows up trying to change her faith.
I love Greek mythology and was really looking forward to this book. Unfortunately it was terribly horribly boring. I didn't even want to finish it, but I kept going thinking it might improve. Sadly it didn't.
Chloe should not have been the main character. She didn't have a lot going on, and she wasn't particularly likable. Aglaia should have been the one telling the story, or at the very least it should have alternated perspectives.
Its truly a tragidy that such an interesting premise was executed so poorly.
I love Greek mythology and was really looking forward to this book. Unfortunately it was terribly horribly boring. I didn't even want to finish it, but I kept going thinking it might improve. Sadly it didn't.
Chloe should not have been the main character. She didn't have a lot going on, and she wasn't particularly likable. Aglaia should have been the one telling the story, or at the very least it should have alternated perspectives.
Its truly a tragidy that such an interesting premise was executed so poorly.
Auburn (57 KP) rated Wicked Saints (Something Dark and Holy, #1) in Books
Apr 10, 2019
This book is dark, mysterious, unforgiving, and perfectly written. I cannot express just how bloody murderous these main characters are. Told from different views and different sides of very different cultures one gets to see just what is happening in each of their heads. It makes the story that much more intriguing. Enemies to lovers. Enemies to friends. Magical powers given and taken, growth, culture, belief. This book has it all while still being cohesive.
If you are looking for a happily ever after story this is not that. But if you want a compelling read that is so unforgiving in its darkness that you cannot help but fall in love with it then this is the book for you.
If you are looking for a happily ever after story this is not that. But if you want a compelling read that is so unforgiving in its darkness that you cannot help but fall in love with it then this is the book for you.
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated His Light in the Dark in Books
May 7, 2019
this is the first book by this author that I've read and wow, what a book. I just couldn't put it down till id finished it. a fantastic story with even better characters, make this a fab page turner of a book. this book will take you on an emotional roller coaster of a ride with all the ups and downs the characters face through out the story. this book has everything you need to make a fab read, it has betrayal, love, a few good and bad people. this book will not disappoint one bit, this is defiantly a must read book and I cant wait to read more from this author
highly recommended
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Rickey A. Mossow Jr. (689 KP) rated Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 (2018) in Movies
May 21, 2019
A lot of fun and a good story underneath all the humor.
Had been entertained by the multiple trailers for the movie, so heading in I was hoping for good things. Film took the trailer funnies and expanded on them. There's your expected internet jokes and memes, all integrated well into the retro characters from your favorite video games. The part, however, that really stuck out to me was the amazing story underneath all the humor. Movie tells a heartfelt tale of friendship, letting go, and the true bonds we make with those we love. Also loved how all the extra characters from other games and films were integrated in without damaging their respective stories and/or morals previously established. Job well done. Disney.
jennifer26 (2 KP) rated A Court of Thorns and Roses in Books
Jan 17, 2018
character growth (1 more)
story line
slow start but still gripping
it was a slow start to the series (the rest is a lot more fast pass action pact)
love the way he characters grow and change over time, story line i good and the romance is warm and grow nice.
so freye is a youge girl hunting is a forest that borders the faye realm to save her family from starving, she 'unknowing' kills a faye in animal form a few days later a 'animal' come to get her and takes her to the faye realm for her crimes the she learns about the 'people' and falls for the lord. and has to fight for him and the rest of his lands
love the way he characters grow and change over time, story line i good and the romance is warm and grow nice.
so freye is a youge girl hunting is a forest that borders the faye realm to save her family from starving, she 'unknowing' kills a faye in animal form a few days later a 'animal' come to get her and takes her to the faye realm for her crimes the she learns about the 'people' and falls for the lord. and has to fight for him and the rest of his lands
Dakota Morrill (17 KP) rated Lady Bird (2017) in Movies
Mar 2, 2018
Simple, relatable, beautiful.
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Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut Is truly a spectacular one. Lady Bird is a masterpiece of simplicity. The simply story of a typical teenage girl trying to find who she is and what she wants. The love-hate relationship of Christine and her mother showcasing their struggle to demonstrate of perhaps understand their feelings added a much welcome layer of interesting plot on top of the typical struggles of an awkward high schooler.
If anything, I believe you can learn a few things from this film about forming and maintaining relationships with your parents or child(ren) in hope that when your time with them comes to a close you’ll have no regrets.
If anything, I believe you can learn a few things from this film about forming and maintaining relationships with your parents or child(ren) in hope that when your time with them comes to a close you’ll have no regrets.
Jcadden76 (64 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) in Movies
Jun 18, 2018
Third one in the series was a Home-Run!
I completely love The Prisoner of Azkaban from the beginning to the end. There is something about the structure of the plot and the storyline that just works. This is the movie int he series that really starts to flesh out the over-arching story of the series. You get a glimpse of the point of the whole thing in the first two movies but this one brings in the characters and the decisions that drive the rest of the story for the next 4 installments. Besides all that, the young stars of the series have grown into actual young adults in this one and they are showing off how good their acting is going to become.
Ivana A. | Diary of Difference (1171 KP) rated Releasing the Demons in Books
Aug 21, 2018
This might be one of the best vampire books I have read. The story behind it is different than any other vampire books I've read before.
When you combine vampires and humans with superpower abilities - you get the hybrids that are in this book.
There are six ''brothers'' who are vampire hybrids and they all have different abilities.
This book focuses on Blaze, who went through seven months of hell.
His tattoos can't cover the scars he will have for life. But meeting the love of his life might make his burden weigh less - or will it?
This is a story that will bring you on the edge and make you bite your nails constantly - but it's definitely worth reading it!
When you combine vampires and humans with superpower abilities - you get the hybrids that are in this book.
There are six ''brothers'' who are vampire hybrids and they all have different abilities.
This book focuses on Blaze, who went through seven months of hell.
His tattoos can't cover the scars he will have for life. But meeting the love of his life might make his burden weigh less - or will it?
This is a story that will bring you on the edge and make you bite your nails constantly - but it's definitely worth reading it!
Billie Wichkan (118 KP) rated Ancestral (The Many #2) in Books
Dec 5, 2018
RIVETING
Thank you to net gallery for the ARC.
Ancestral was a good book that moved nicely; at first I was not sure about it as I had not read the first one. I love a good cult story and its concept was unique. The characters were well developed and I found myself rooting for them all along the way. I was pleasantly surprised by the ending and look forward to reading the next installment. I am also going to go back and read the first one as well. You can read this one without doing that but you may find yourself lost sometimes in the story due to that but it does not deter from this one.
Ancestral was a good book that moved nicely; at first I was not sure about it as I had not read the first one. I love a good cult story and its concept was unique. The characters were well developed and I found myself rooting for them all along the way. I was pleasantly surprised by the ending and look forward to reading the next installment. I am also going to go back and read the first one as well. You can read this one without doing that but you may find yourself lost sometimes in the story due to that but it does not deter from this one.
Micky Barnard (542 KP) rated Repeat in Books
Jan 12, 2019
Unusual story
All the love for this audible release. This really is the best encapsulated, standalone romance I’ve read in an age. It’s an unusual story which is part of the strength because unlike most romance, it wasn’t a familiar storyline. The characters are equal measures of feisty, stubborn, loyal and caring and I loved them both very quickly. There's a great suspense element in this book two but it doesn't overpower.
I am a fan of kylie Scott but there was just something about how she wrote the heat in this book that was fantastic. Her plain use of vocabulary made everything come alive, if you catch my drift. Go listen the heck of Andi Arndt doing her thing on this audio.
I am a fan of kylie Scott but there was just something about how she wrote the heat in this book that was fantastic. Her plain use of vocabulary made everything come alive, if you catch my drift. Go listen the heck of Andi Arndt doing her thing on this audio.