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**✿❀ Maki ❀✿** (7 KP) rated Welcome to Night Vale in Podcasts

May 2, 2018 (Updated May 3, 2018)  
Welcome to Night Vale
Welcome to Night Vale
Comedy
10
8.7 (36 Ratings)
Podcast Rating
amazing writing (2 more)
variety of music
Cecil Baldwin could read me the phone book
Welcome to Night Vale
I normally can't do podcasts. I'm incapable of just sitting and listening to narration.

I forced myself to listen to Night Vale.

The first episode left me intrigued. By the third, I was in love.

Night Vale fills a hole in my cold, robotic heart that I never knew was there. It's got Lovecraftian overtones, but it's so much more than that. It's a well-written, smart, progressive story that rewards you for listening to it multiple times, and for paying attention to the narrative.

Not much in Night Vale isn't made important later. It's incredible how some innocuous comment from one episode will eventually be so important to the story.

And the writing is DAMNED funny. Joseph Fink and Jeffery Cranor work well together.
  
Suikoden II
Suikoden II
1999 | Role-Playing
108 Characters (4 more)
Expanded World
Multiple Endings
Sidequests
Great Music
Favorite Game - Hands Down
Like the first game, Suikoden II centers on a young man who is pulled into a war between nations. Once again, you must collect the 108 Stars of Destiny, and your success determines how the story ends. Several characters from Suikoden I appear here, as the story is only set a few years after. I love everything about this game, down to the sprites. Although it follows the same basic formula as the first, it improves on it in almost every way. The music is better, the battle system is better, and the plot is much more far-reaching and ambitious--and heartbreaking, depending on how you play your cards. Luca Blight is a terrifyingly human villain. It's a pity this game was so rare in its day.
  
Ok, so this was a very cute book but that being said I don't feel that it would be something I personally will read to my 7 yr old. The age is 7 and up, but honestly I don't feel most of the subjects in this book need to be told to my 7 yr old. It is a very very cute story.. and it has given me some amazing idea's for homeschooling topics. The story itself is very good. I enjoyed the writing and the characters. I will also love teaching my kids about the different types of bugs, bats, and I am going to look into making a small organic garden with warrior bugs. I think that sounds really neat. Overall very good book and I recommend it to parents with maybe 10 and up kids. :)
  
Commander Toad and his crew aboard the Star Warts have found a new planet to explore. But when Lieutenant Lily starts sneezing and the Commander Toad gets swallow in a giant red bump, they may be facing more than they bargained for.

I recently remembered this series from when I was younger, and it seems like it’s not as popular as it once was. That’s a shame. While the story and characters are a bit simple, they are fun. Once we get the introductions out of the way, the story is interesting, and will definitely connect with young readers. Adults will love the spoofs on Star Wars and Star Trek and everyone will groan at the grape puns.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/07/book-review-commander-toad-and-planet.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Gail (4 KP) rated The Catch in Books

Jun 4, 2018  
TC
The Catch
6
7.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
The story follows Paisley Parker in her journey through the lifestyle and blackmail. Paisley was down to earth and raw. She gave zero clucks about what anyone thought of her. She loved women and men.
Calvin was ok he didn’t do anything for me. Don’t get me wrong he was very attractive but he lacked that dominance I love in male characters.
This book wasn’t to my liking but it was a ok read. I learned somethings about myself. I don’t mind reading lifestyle stories because let’s face it w/w is hot. But I could never be in that type of relationship.
Both characters turned out really well and I am glad I had the chance to read this story. The author captured their personalities really well. I look forward to her next book. Because this one was well written and interesting.
  
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
Gaston Leroux | 1987 | Fiction & Poetry
10
7.0 (10 Ratings)
Book Rating
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I love this book so much. It's got a little bit of everything and the story (kinda based on actual events?) plays out superbly.

Poor Christine has no idea that the Angel of Music she's being so thoughtful tutored by is the dreaded Opera Ghost.

The dashing Raoul determined to save his childhood friend.

The OG (you probably know his name but let's let that be a surprise for those that don't know!) who feels destined to wander the opera house.

It all starts with a hanging man, a man whose noose mysteriously disappears.

This story has been told many tests and I don't want to sound like a snobby purist but I honestly think this is the best version.
  
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Morgan Sheppard (948 KP) created a post

Jan 24, 2020  
‼️ NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ‼️

Release Date - 28th February 2020

Can love really be found between the pages of a book?

Laura Davies had everything she wanted with the opening of her own business. That is until she starts reading a book that she can’t remember ordering. One that disappears and reappears at will. A story that matches her life in so many ways.

Reading through the pages makes her yearn for the unattainable. A character in the story she can’t get out of her head. She longs to meet the handsome man who fills her days and nights.

Now, she has a choice to make.
Will she take a chance on her dream becoming reality?
Or will she decide that this enchantment is not within her grasp?

#Contemporary, #Fantasy, #Sweet, #Romance
https://books2read.com/WhataLatteBooks
     
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Morgan Sheppard (948 KP) created a post

Jan 25, 2020  
‼️ NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ‼️

Release Date - 28th February 2020

Can love really be found between the pages of a book?

Laura Davies had everything she wanted with the opening of her own business. That is until she starts reading a book that she can’t remember ordering. One that disappears and reappears at will. A story that matches her life in so many ways.

Reading through the pages makes her yearn for the unattainable. A character in the story she can’t get out of her head. She longs to meet the handsome man who fills her days and nights.

Now, she has a choice to make.
Will she take a chance on her dream becoming reality?
Or will she decide that this enchantment is not within her grasp?

#Contemporary, #Fantasy, #Sweet, #Romance

https://books2read.com/WhataLatteBooks
     
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Merissa (13178 KP) created a post

Jan 30, 2020  
‼️ NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ‼️

Release Date - 28th February 2020

Can love really be found between the pages of a book?

Laura Davies had everything she wanted with the opening of her own business. That is until she starts reading a book that she can’t remember ordering. One that disappears and reappears at will. A story that matches her life in so many ways.

Reading through the pages makes her yearn for the unattainable. A character in the story she can’t get out of her head. She longs to meet the handsome man who fills her days and nights.

Now, she has a choice to make.
Will she take a chance on her dream becoming reality?
Or will she decide that this enchantment is not within her grasp?

#Contemporary, #Fantasy, #Sweet, #Romance
https://books2read.com/WhataLatteBooks
     
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Merissa (13178 KP) Feb 1, 2020

@Georgie Jay Abbotts yes, it will. It will be available on 28th February too.

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Georgie Jay Abbotts (52 KP) Feb 9, 2020

Thank you so much x

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Morgan Sheppard (948 KP) created a post

Feb 12, 2020  
‼️ NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ‼️

Release Date - 28th February 2020

Can love really be found between the pages of a book?

Laura Davies had everything she wanted with the opening of her own business. That is until she starts reading a book that she can’t remember ordering. One that disappears and reappears at will. A story that matches her life in so many ways.

Reading through the pages makes her yearn for the unattainable. A character in the story she can’t get out of her head. She longs to meet the handsome man who fills her days and nights.

Now, she has a choice to make.
Will she take a chance on her dream becoming reality?
Or will she decide that this enchantment is not within her grasp?

#Contemporary, #Fantasy, #Sweet, #Romance

https://books2read.com/WhataLatteBooks