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Two things: I can't believe this is part of the official canon, and I cannot believe JK approved this.
I love Harry Potter, and one of my favorite characters is Cedric Diggory. So, yes, I was ticked with what they decided to do with him. The story was kind of terrible, a time turner that went back years, a spawn of Voldemort? So ridiculous. I have zero interest in ever seeing this live. It's definitely a cash-grab and I'm going to ignore the fact this was even written.
  
The Paperboy (2012)
The Paperboy (2012)
2012 | Crime, Drama, Thriller
9
6.6 (5 Ratings)
Movie Rating
The twists (0 more)
Can you really know someone after writing a few letters? This was an interesting film based on a true story of a woman who believed she had found her true love. the fact he was in prison for murder did not faze her and she was determined to have him released. She contacts two writers to investigate his case to try and get him freed. I really wanted to find out whether he was innocent or not and the twists and turns keep you gripped throughout. Very compelling.
  
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Jodie (1 KP) rated Ender's Game in Books

Jan 5, 2018  
Ender's Game
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card | 1985 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.4 (37 Ratings)
Book Rating
The more times you read the book the more you get from it. It really makes you think differently about things and I love that about a book. The descriptions are well detailed so you can paint an amazing picture. (0 more)
There are some racism remarks which I'm guessing at the time was written wasn't "a big deal" but it makes for uncomfortable reading. Also in the follow on books there are a few inconsistencies, but if you can over look doesn't effect the story too much. (0 more)
A thinking book!
  
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Midnight Star (Vampire Girl, #2)
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
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Midnight Star is the 2nd book in this series. It was so good I had to finish reading it on Mother's Day!!!

I love the development of the characters, more insight into the other Prince's of Hell, and Ari's continued perseverance to help all of those around her. The story line continues and the plot thickens. Secrets are revealed and truth's are brought to light.

I can't wait for Book 3!!!!!!!! If you haven't started this series I recommend starting at Book 1 as Book 2 picks up at Book 1's cliffhanger.
  
Monstrous Regiment: (Discworld Novel 31)
Monstrous Regiment: (Discworld Novel 31)
Terry Pratchett | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
10
9.3 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
Surprisingly inspiring for young ladies (2 more)
Beautifully satirical look at the impact of war on small communities
Terry Pratchett's amazing sense of humour
Re-readable again and again!
I love this book to Death. It's one of my go to reads because it's so easy to relate to the characters, to have a good laugh and to still have a deep think about the world all at once. It's easier to follow than a lot of Discworld novels and is a stand alone story so give it a go!
  
Home (Myron Bolitar #11)
Home (Myron Bolitar #11)
Harlan Coben | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Slick, intelligent thriller with a lot of twists
It's been a while since I've a genuinely coherent thriller. The characters are fabulous, two guys, one secretly in love with the other, just attempting to find and understand the disappearance of two boys. There is twist after twist, but while there is zero character development, the plot is enough to keep listening. It's slightly different to the current theme of 'neurotic woman finds killer' story. It is also very witty in places and extremely dark. A thoroughly enjoyable listen.
  
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Chelsea (449 KP) rated Horns in Books

Sep 7, 2017  
Horns
Horns
Joe Hill | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry, Horror
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7.9 (19 Ratings)
Book Rating
Now I have that Rolling Stones song stuck in my head...
I loved this story. It really wasn't scary at all, but it had a good paranormal fantasy aspect to it, with a little murder mystery and promises of revenge. It kept me interested until the end, which was ALMOST satisfying. The book made me laugh, made me angry, and made me sad sometimes. I only realized after I finished that the author is actually Stephen King's son. I love Stephen King's stories. His son has a gift of his own though.
  
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Sarah (7800 KP) rated The Fireman in Books

Aug 11, 2017  
The Fireman
The Fireman
Joe Hill | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.3 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
Great Read
This is definitely Joe Jill's best book so far. It's a very interesting and unique story, and I could barely put it down. One of the few books I'd love to see turned into a (good) film. My only criticisms would be is that I feel the ending was slightly disappointing and that I started to get a little irritated by the fact that a lot of the chapters ended in cliffhangers, despite you then finding out the outcome on the very next page. Seems a little pointless after a while.
  
The Handmaiden (2017)
The Handmaiden (2017)
2017 | Drama, Mystery, Romance
10
9.3 (4 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Fabulously deceptive, deliciously dark
Park Chan-wook has pulled another delicious thriller out of the bag after his Vengeance Trilogy and Stoker. It is dark, filled with violence and sex, but the cinematography is decadent and the vivid colours spill out of the screen.

The story itself is filled with twists and turns, even tying your stomach in knots watching it. It's a question of who betrays who? Which of the characters are con artists?

I love the fact that there is a strong female presence in this film like Park's other stories. Absolutely gripping.
  
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tonidavis (353 KP) rated Frostblood in Books

Jul 7, 2017  
Frostblood
Frostblood
Elly Blake | 2017 | Children
8
8.7 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
Ruby (2 more)
Well Written
Arcus
The Premise has been done a lot (0 more)
Fire and Ice
I really enjoyed this book to be fair there is a lot of similar stories in the ya genre about at the moment that being said I love the dynamic of Ruby and Arcus. As leads they where so dimensional and so believable the fact there may be similar story around take nothing away from this one. It was well written and a great read the just the opposition of fire and ice is also well done