We are Called to Rise
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An accessible, beautifully crafted and heartbreakingly topical novel about PTSI and the unseen...
BookInspector (124 KP) rated We Met in December in Books
Sep 24, 2020
The events of one year, were described in this novel. It all starts in December, and I absolutely loved the way Rose Curtis described the atmosphere. She has a great eye for the picturesque views, and she really made me love London even more.
Erika (17788 KP) rated The Gallows Pole in Books
Dec 2, 2020 (Updated Dec 2, 2020)
I love historical fiction most of the time, and when I opened up this book, I was worried. It was written in the vernacular. It only took me about a chapter to get into it. The story is about clipping coins, which has always fascinated me. I live in a state that's very much 'stick it to the man', so I could relate to the attitude of the characters.
Obviously, it was predictable, and you knew how it had to end, it is based in historical fact, after all... and the title happens to be The Gallows Pole. The novel really benefits from the fact that the author moved to the area this took place in, and did all of his research there. It resulted in an amazing novel. I can't wait to read something else from this author.
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Christopher: A Tale of Seduction in Books
Oct 7, 2020
Awix (3310 KP) rated Frankenstein (1931) in Movies
Jan 20, 2021
Some parts of this film stand up remarkably well 90 years on: the sets, the direction, some of the performances (Karloff is obviously excellent, Colin Clive perhaps doesn't get the props he deserves); it's quite atmospheric. On the other hand, making the Creature mute removes any possibility of discourse between him and Frankenstein (which is really the heart of the novel) - this is a cautionary gothic melodrama without much interest in exploring the ideas that underpin Mary Shelley's work. Still, obviously, a massively influential movie, and well-done for what it is.
Becs (244 KP) rated Waking The Watcher in Books
Oct 2, 2019
I got such Twilight Vibes while reading, but in a major adult way i.e. the erotic scenes. But the thing about this novel, is that it really isn’t erotic. It’s on the verge of being an erotic novel, but still is hanging onto it’s PG-13 romance roots. That could just be me also.
I loved how creative the author was with this story. Vampires unable to do the deed unless they have a Watcher inside of them lying dormant. And if that Watcher senses his mate, he goes crazy with control and trys to impregnate her. I was always fighting with who I actually shipped, but I will always be a Galen fan. That rugged sexy accent is all I need. 😋😘
“Galen, you have to let her go. You’re killing her.”
No Ordinary Star
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A soldier is summoned to the North Pole, days before the year changes, told to fix the great Clock...
Based on a True Story
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Today I know that L. is the sole reason for my powerlessness. And that the two years that we were...
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The Vanishing Futurist
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The End of Loneliness
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The international bestseller: A heartfelt, enriching novel about fate, loss and love Marty, Liz and...
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