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Rebecca Billcliff (2409 KP) rated The Lion Inside in Books
Mar 18, 2022
Wonderful illustration by Jim Field (2 more)
Witty
Gives a positive message
Love this book. I now know it off by heart, as it is one off our favourite.
This was the point I realised that kids books today are soooooo much better than the ones I grew up with.
This book is sweet, clever, and tells a positive story (as do all in the series) about being given brave.
The art is lovely to look at and it is a quick amd easy read for those evenings you are jut not up for a novel or ssome lovely but complex Dr Seuss nonsense.
This is, in my opinion, the best of the series, but each one is warm and delightful, with this one subverting expectations and is a great bedtime read for small children.
This was the point I realised that kids books today are soooooo much better than the ones I grew up with.
This book is sweet, clever, and tells a positive story (as do all in the series) about being given brave.
The art is lovely to look at and it is a quick amd easy read for those evenings you are jut not up for a novel or ssome lovely but complex Dr Seuss nonsense.
This is, in my opinion, the best of the series, but each one is warm and delightful, with this one subverting expectations and is a great bedtime read for small children.
Christine A. (965 KP) rated Labyrinth (FBI Thriller #23) in Books
Oct 11, 2019
Book 23 of the FBI Thriller series
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.
Back in 1996, The Cove, the 1st story in Catherine Coulter's FBI Thriller series was published. The 23rd book, Labyrinth was recently published. In the series, readers have been introduced to FBI thrillers with recurring characters. From what I have read about the series, the main characters are Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock, a husband and wife team who are FBI agents.
Although the series has been on my "want to read" list for many years, I have never read any books from the series. When given the opportunity to review Labyrinth, I jumped at the chance. I usually read the rest of the series before reviewing a book, but Labyrinth is the 23rd book in the series, so I decided to forgo my usual routine and read just the one book.
Labyrinth could stand alone as a novel. The story was interesting and easy to follow. The characters were likable and well developed. Reading the earlier novels would help with understanding some of the references but it is not necessary.
I will continue reading the series with the next book but will keep the earlier books on my "to read" list and try to catch up on the series.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 10/11/19.
Back in 1996, The Cove, the 1st story in Catherine Coulter's FBI Thriller series was published. The 23rd book, Labyrinth was recently published. In the series, readers have been introduced to FBI thrillers with recurring characters. From what I have read about the series, the main characters are Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock, a husband and wife team who are FBI agents.
Although the series has been on my "want to read" list for many years, I have never read any books from the series. When given the opportunity to review Labyrinth, I jumped at the chance. I usually read the rest of the series before reviewing a book, but Labyrinth is the 23rd book in the series, so I decided to forgo my usual routine and read just the one book.
Labyrinth could stand alone as a novel. The story was interesting and easy to follow. The characters were likable and well developed. Reading the earlier novels would help with understanding some of the references but it is not necessary.
I will continue reading the series with the next book but will keep the earlier books on my "to read" list and try to catch up on the series.
This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 10/11/19.
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated Sisterhood Everlasting (Sisterhood, #5) in Books
Jan 15, 2018
I won this book from First Reads, failing to realize that it was another book in the series of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. I have not read any of the books in this series nor have a I seen the movies so I was worried that I would be totally lost. I was undeterred however & plunged in with fingers crossed.
I have to say it didn't really matter that I knew nothing about the series prior to this book. It was able to stand on its own. There was back story, but not knowing it didn't seem to effect my enjoyment of this book. It was a bit difficult to get into at first, but once I was in, I was in & invested in Lena, Carmen, TIbby, & Bee.
The book seems to be a final installment in the series. It opens with the 4 friends hardly speaking to each other as life has gotten in the way. 3 of them recieve letters from Tibby who is currently living in Australia. They contain requests to meet her in Greece & also the plane tickets to allow them to do so. The 3 head off, meet up in JFK airport, & fly off to Greece to get there. They mysetery begins when they arrive & Tibby is not there waiting for them as she said she would be.
This is a sad read, but it is also very real. The characters jump off the page & the writing plunges you deep into their lives. I love that in a book.
I have to say it didn't really matter that I knew nothing about the series prior to this book. It was able to stand on its own. There was back story, but not knowing it didn't seem to effect my enjoyment of this book. It was a bit difficult to get into at first, but once I was in, I was in & invested in Lena, Carmen, TIbby, & Bee.
The book seems to be a final installment in the series. It opens with the 4 friends hardly speaking to each other as life has gotten in the way. 3 of them recieve letters from Tibby who is currently living in Australia. They contain requests to meet her in Greece & also the plane tickets to allow them to do so. The 3 head off, meet up in JFK airport, & fly off to Greece to get there. They mysetery begins when they arrive & Tibby is not there waiting for them as she said she would be.
This is a sad read, but it is also very real. The characters jump off the page & the writing plunges you deep into their lives. I love that in a book.
Ross (3284 KP) rated Marvel's Luke Cage - Season 1 in TV
Nov 7, 2017
Homage to the comic books (1 more)
Not too much dwelling on back story
As with the other series on Netflix (more notably Jesse Jones), I felt this series was a little dragged out to the agreed 13 episodes.
The story is good with Luke playing the underdog well, and the different setting of Harlem worked well.
My favourite moment was in the flashback after Luke escaped from Seagate prison and ended up dressed like the 70s comic equivalent for a brief moment
The story is good with Luke playing the underdog well, and the different setting of Harlem worked well.
My favourite moment was in the flashback after Luke escaped from Seagate prison and ended up dressed like the 70s comic equivalent for a brief moment
AT (1676 KP) rated Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 10 in Books
Feb 20, 2020
The story is finally taking baby steps in a forward direction again. It had seemed like it was at a standstill for the last couple of volumes. Volume 10 focuses on Tae-Jun, his awe of Yona, and his need to please her even though his king would not approve. This character is probably the dumbest, most clueless character in the series. He is, at least in the series, so far. So that brought some necessary lightness and humor to the story.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Sire (Beautiful Monsters, #2) in Books
Jan 7, 2021
Holy shite!
This series has me gripped so bad. I need to know what the f*#$ is going to happen next with Matthew and Tarrick and Sam and the rest of them. Please don't take too long in writing the next book in the series Jex, because I need to know so badly.
As much as I liked Devak, I'm still kinda hoping for a Tarrick/Matthew reunion. The chemistry, whether it's all incubus related or not is just so... heated.
This series has me gripped so bad. I need to know what the f*#$ is going to happen next with Matthew and Tarrick and Sam and the rest of them. Please don't take too long in writing the next book in the series Jex, because I need to know so badly.
As much as I liked Devak, I'm still kinda hoping for a Tarrick/Matthew reunion. The chemistry, whether it's all incubus related or not is just so... heated.
Merissa (13710 KP) rated Wild Lavender (The Aurelian Guard #1) in Books
Mar 18, 2019
Wild Lavender (The Aurelian Guard #1) by Nicole Elizabeth Kelleher
WILD LAVENDER is the first book in The Aurelian Guard series, and is also the debut novel by this author. We are transported to a medieval world, where things aren't always equal or what they seem.
I found this book to be a strong opening to this series. We not only have strong characters on both sides of the conflict, but the world-building is there without overpowering the story. The romance comes later, after a horrific start for Anna. She surely deserves all the love she can get!
With no errors that I noticed, I loved this fantasy world, and I can't wait to read more. Absolutely recommended by me.
I found this book to be a strong opening to this series. We not only have strong characters on both sides of the conflict, but the world-building is there without overpowering the story. The romance comes later, after a horrific start for Anna. She surely deserves all the love she can get!
With no errors that I noticed, I loved this fantasy world, and I can't wait to read more. Absolutely recommended by me.
Jcadden76 (64 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) in Movies
Jun 19, 2018
We lose a good character but the plot rockets forward.
Order of the Phoenix is almost the Empire Strikes Back of the Harry Potter series. You don't end with a whole lot of good feels at the end of this movie. The lot does really take off and you stay on the edge of your seat for the better part of the film.
This might have the best pacing of the entire series. The ups and downs the good vibes and the bad fall at just the right time. To me this is the movie that had to be made because it is the "book" but there is not a whole lot of upside in this one - except for some tremendous acting all the way around.
This might have the best pacing of the entire series. The ups and downs the good vibes and the bad fall at just the right time. To me this is the movie that had to be made because it is the "book" but there is not a whole lot of upside in this one - except for some tremendous acting all the way around.
Cori June (3033 KP) rated Red Unicorn (Unicorn, #3) in Books
Dec 3, 2018
The final book. If you have read my other reviews of this series I have suggested that you read the gold unicorn first and then the black unicorn, because that was what I did. However this one you need to save for last. Tanaquil broken hearted has to heal and of course isn’t getting that from her mom (thanks Warabex said with dripping sarcasm). And even though she is angry throughout The series Tanaquil wasn’t bitter. This amazing book about Tanaquil’s continuing journey of self discovery is the perfect ending. Peeve gets more self aware and how can you not love this little pet peeve! It is a journey that is needed no matter how much your perspective changes with a message that you should never forget.
PhoebeLV (147 KP) rated Noughts and Crosses: Book 1 in Books
Aug 8, 2020
The Story (1 more)
The Characters
Favourite Book Series
Noughts and Crosses is a modern take on Romeo and Juliet; two people want to be together, however, it is seen as wrong as one of them is black (Cross) and the other person is white (Nought). Noughts and Crosses explores a range of serious happenings, including terrorism and racism.
Malorie Blackman writes very well; she has to be one of my favourite authors. I showed a whole range of emotions whilst reading this series.
This book has also been made into a BBC show. It is not exactly the same (which is good), but it is pretty much the same.
Overall, I would recommend this book, if this is the sort of thing you are interested in.
Malorie Blackman writes very well; she has to be one of my favourite authors. I showed a whole range of emotions whilst reading this series.
This book has also been made into a BBC show. It is not exactly the same (which is good), but it is pretty much the same.
Overall, I would recommend this book, if this is the sort of thing you are interested in.