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Merissa (13409 KP) rated Unashamedly Us (Offbeat Shifters #4) in Books

Apr 14, 2021 (Updated Jul 27, 2023)  
Unashamedly Us (Offbeat Shifters #4)
Unashamedly Us (Offbeat Shifters #4)
Colette Davison | 2021 | LGBTQ+, Paranormal, Romance
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
UNASHAMEDLY US is the fourth and final book in the Offbeat Shifters series and concludes both Austin and Charlie's story, plus the series so far. I say so far because I really hope to return to this world in the future!

Three months doesn't sound that long, not until you realise you're not going to see the one you love during that time. This hits both Charlie and Austin at the same time. They've spoken about their future, and it's all good until that separation rears its ugly head.

Oh, this book made me so happy and so mad!!! I hated that record label, I really did! Their attitudes sucked and I really felt for Charlie. I think the way this story was finished, giving everyone their HEA, was simply perfect. Charlie and Austin deserve each other, just as Jesse and Isaac do.

I could ramble on and on, going into way too much detail about this or that happening, but instead, so I don't spoil it for anyone, I will just say this book is the Star of the Crown for this series. Everything I could ask for, and more!

The pacing is perfect, the overall story arc is finished, we get glimpses into Jesse and Isaac's life, plus Charlie and Austin get their HEA. This book brought tears to my eyes in such a good way. There is nothing about this book that I would change!

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND both this book and the series. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go and get my grubby little mitts on some more Colette Davison books.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
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Apr 14, 2021
  
Fairest - Levana's Story
Fairest - Levana's Story
Marissa Meyer | 2015 | Children
10
8.3 (14 Ratings)
Book Rating
***If you have not read the series please be aware of possible spoilers. These books are NOT stand alones and must be read in order.***

I LOVE THIS SERIES!!! While this book technically goes between Cress and Winter I only just read it (3 months after reading Winter which didn't hinder my enjoyment of Winter in the least. However, I DO recommend reading Fairest in the proper order. ). And let me tell you....The moon has been visible every day this week and I keep looking at it and thinking, "Hmmm, I wonder if Levana can see me...."

I do NOT like Levana...AT ALL...And this book did not change that. I do not have compassion for her. I do not see ANY good in her. BUT, this book was REALLY REALLY well written, and it gives us SO MUCH INSIGHT into Levana's past. Although I DO feel bad for the whole reason she wears a veil. Knowing that if that event hadn't taken place that maybe she would have turned out nicer, but it is doubtful. She is a cunning queen. She knows what she is doing, and sees the long term goals. Too bad she didn't have at least a smidgen of good in her. Although she does raise her step-daughter...But let's not get into my feelings on that...Levana is the epitome of evil. Yet the world that Marissa Meyer has created is spectacular.

I borrowed the audiobook copy of Fairest from my local library. I was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
  
Sinister 2 (2015)
Sinister 2 (2015)
2015 | Horror
4
6.9 (8 Ratings)
Movie Rating
A couple of links to the first film (0 more)
No where near the creepy feel of the first (1 more)
Felt like a low budget rushed sequel
Lazy low budget sequel
This had the potential to become a whole new series of Horror films with a creative new villian. This film has probably ruined that. The story felt like part of a film and not a complete film in its own right. Missed opportunity.
  
Marvel's The Defenders  - Season 1
Marvel's The Defenders - Season 1
2017 | Action
Everyone holds their own (3 more)
Goes some way to repairing the damage Iron Fist did to Claire Temple's character
A slow burner with great attention to story
Colour schemes for each Defender spread throughout the series
It took too long for all of them to get together (2 more)
Marvel shows usually have 13 episodes and this had 8 - this impacted the story a lot
Iron Fist
Not a knock-out but still brilliant
  
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Rhys (240 KP) rated Ring in Books

Feb 27, 2019  
Ring
Ring
Koji Suzuki, Glynne Walley, Robert B. Rohmer | 2007 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Absolutely give it a go.
Contains spoilers, click to show
If you are not already acquainted with this series, and you are a fan of horror and/or psychological thriller fiction, this is an absolutely perfect place to start. It is written in parts, detailing Asakawa’s investigation of a set of mysterious murders and the discovery of a far greater curse. No part is so long as to drag on needlessly, though some are rather short.
  
This was a good start to an interesting story..different Atlantis storyline then normal and it early enjoyed it. I am glad I decided to read it and am very glad that chase got better toward the end. I wasn't so sure about him, and still not all that sure but I can't wait to read the rest of the series. I am very glad I got to review this
  
Annihilation (Southern Reach #1)
Annihilation (Southern Reach #1)
Jeff VanderMeer | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy
9
7.0 (5 Ratings)
Book Rating
Normally, I like to read a book before I see a movie, but this book wasn't available from the library prior to me seeing the movie. Well, luckily, it's completely different. I'm not going to compare them at all.
This was a quick read. The first person narrative worked well with the story. The story was interesting and well paced. I'll definitely read the next book in the series.
  
I truly Enjoyed this captivating story!!
     This is my first book by James R. Hannibal, and I hope that it is not my last one. I put him on par with DiAnn Mills and Lynette Eason in the mystery and suspense genre. Chasing the White Lion is the second book in his Clandestine Service Series, it can be read as a standalone. However, I have the first book on order already
  
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
Douglas Adams | 2012 | Fiction & Poetry
6
7.6 (8 Ratings)
Book Rating
Well.

This is hard to describe.

Which is probably to be expected from the author of The Hitch-Hikers Guide to the Galaxy.

Slightly dated now (set in the 1980s, we're now in 2025), this is a sort of time travelling whodunnit with a twist of romance thrown in, that probably deserves more to be read than to be described.

Not as famous as THHGTTG series, perhaps, but still worth reading.
  
OM
Open Minds (Mindjack Series, #1)
8
7.0 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This was part of a young adult dystopian box set and I have to say that I am glad that I started with this book. I really enjoyed it.

This was an extremely quick read that kept me captivated for hours. I found myself invested in the characters. This novel is not your typical dystopian book. It deals with mind readers and a society that is scared of evolution. The fact that this was not a stereotypical dystopian really surprised me. I liked the characters and I liked the content. I'm glad that I was able to sit down and take time to read this young adult novel.

Ultimately, I enjoyed this novel. I will definitely continue on in the series and I am excited to read the rest of the box set.