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Bethany Fletcher (17 KP) rated A Court of Wings and Ruin in Books

Jun 24, 2018

A Court of Wings and Ruin

Sarah J. Maas | 2017 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

8.8

(113 Ratings)

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There is more plot to this final instalment. (0 more)

Nothing serious but ACOMAF is better. (0 more)

ACOWAR is a fantastic conclusion to Rhys and Feyre’s adventures. This book is more plot driven than ACOMAF and the characters really start to get stuff done.

The plot never lulls and there is always something happening to keep you wanting more. We meet more characters that we had only previously heard about and none of them are dull. Every character has a purpose for being there and all add something to the story. Previous characters story arcs wrap up nicely with some characters get nice, well rounded redemption plots.

Overall this is a brilliant fantasy novel and i personally have read it multiple times since release. Like with most Sarah J Maas bookend this is not for younger readers.

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Tami (7 KP) rated Turtles All The Way Down in Books

Jul 10, 2018

Turtles All The Way Down

John Green | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry

8.4

(60 Ratings)

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Could be a trigger to some people with mental problems (0 more)

This book was FANTASTIC.

I have never read a John Green book yet, so finding this gem from my local library system was a great find.

Aza has issues. Issues that none of would ever wish for our worst enemy much less a young girl. Her particular issue I don't have an exact word for, germ phobia with some invasive thoughts add some OCD in there?

Aza and her friend Daisy are looking to come into some money by doing some detective work. What she finds more than anything is an honest and open friendship with maybe a little love thrown in there.

My love for this book is amazing, now I have to find his other books and read them.

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David McK (3562 KP) rated Prey in Books

Jan 30, 2019

I'm pretty sure the first Michael Crichtom book I ever read was perhaps his most famous: "Jurassic Park" (back when I was still in school).

Why am I mentioning that fact? Since then, I've read many of his other thechno-thrillers (and one history thriller), none of which have really lived up to that first book. Of them all, however, this is perhaps the closest to doing so.

Taking the evolution of nano-technology as its basis, this novel can also be split into three distinct sections: the beginning (and end) sections at home, the wild strain in the desert wilds, and then the more evolved strain in the latter part. It's true that the ending doesn't quite tie-up with the beginning of the novel, but still a very enjoyable read.

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LaBMaC (116 KP) rated Brain on Fire (2016) in Movies

Aug 3, 2019

Highlights the real life presentation of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis (2 more)

Engaging and emotive plot

Highlights issues surrounding misdiagnosis and psychiatric incarceration

Over acted (0 more)

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This movie is unsettling as it is based on a true story, told in the book of the same name by Suzannah Cahalan.
A healthy young woman in her early 20's suddenly and inexplicably withdraws from life. As her personality is destroyed as is much of her life. The illness begins with sensory sensitivity and confusion and ends in catatonia.
When watching it I found myself trying to figure out what exactly what could make someone act like this. Epilepsy, stress, schizophrenia, mental breakdown. The diagnosis was none of these and it reminds the viewer that the brain is a complex and vulnerable entity that could fail in numerous ways.