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Leah (: (569 KP) rated The Valiant (Spy Girl book 4) in Books
Jul 12, 2018 (Updated Sep 14, 2019)
As the story continues you will get drawn deeper in the lives, lies and secrets.
This book contains quite a few flashbacks to Huntley’s childhood, particularly with her mother. It’s very nice to get to see these moments and they progress the story well. However as is the theme with a mystery they do manage to raise more questions than they answer.
I was not prepared for the ending and am still upset months later, still eagerly awaiting the release of The Dauntless in October.
Despite this I would still 100% recommend the book, however if you’ve got this far you are probably hooked like I am and don’t need a recommendation.
This book contains quite a few flashbacks to Huntley’s childhood, particularly with her mother. It’s very nice to get to see these moments and they progress the story well. However as is the theme with a mystery they do manage to raise more questions than they answer.
I was not prepared for the ending and am still upset months later, still eagerly awaiting the release of The Dauntless in October.
Despite this I would still 100% recommend the book, however if you’ve got this far you are probably hooked like I am and don’t need a recommendation.
Leah (: (569 KP) rated Hunted (Talented Saga, #3) in Books
Aug 2, 2018
This is the third book in the series.
The book is very good, it answers some questions but definitely poses a lot more. It is possible to start to see some of the direction the series may take and who the key players are. Also to begin to make your own predictions and hopes.
It is good to see Talia and Erik continue to grow as people and their relationship evolving. They are both having to face the real world and the decisions they are making. They are also questioning what they are doing and why. The naivety of the previous books is gone.
I have really enjoyed this series and recommend it if you enjoy dystopia.
The book is very good, it answers some questions but definitely poses a lot more. It is possible to start to see some of the direction the series may take and who the key players are. Also to begin to make your own predictions and hopes.
It is good to see Talia and Erik continue to grow as people and their relationship evolving. They are both having to face the real world and the decisions they are making. They are also questioning what they are doing and why. The naivety of the previous books is gone.
I have really enjoyed this series and recommend it if you enjoy dystopia.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Unthinkable (2014) in Movies
Aug 14, 2018
Wow...
This movie is on Netflix right now and is INTENSE. Everything about this whole movie was done EXTREMELY well. The story is a rollercoaster ride of emotion and questions. It involves nuclear terrorism and interrogation techniques that lead to torture and begs the question-just how far could and should we go to get the job done to protect millions of people in the fight against terrorism? This movie is not for the faint hearted and is EXTREMELY intense throughout. Not at all for kids, in my opinion. Michael Sheen, Samuel L. Jackson and Carrie-Anne Moss deliver top notch performances in this emotionally driven thriller. Highly recommend it. WORTH A WATCH!
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Room (2015) in Movies
Aug 18, 2018
Somber
This movie is in Netflix right now. It's a very moving movie about a girl who was held captive by a man for seven years. While in captivity she had a child. Just after he turned 5 they managed to escape. The movie is about their training from that captivity to being out in the world. The cinematography was good. The acting and storyline are really well done. The young boy "narrates" quite a bit if the movie, which it makes it even more moving. This movie will evoke a lot of emotion and questions but surprises with how engaged it keeps you. Nothing to graphic. I definitely recommend it. Worth a watch.
Leah (: (569 KP) rated The Girl on Camera in Books
Sep 9, 2018
I enjoyed this book particularly the questions it raises about human nature and how we will behave and react in certain situations.
From the description it was easy to guess part of the stories big reveal, however the how we get there and what was going on with each person.
I can’t say I ever particularly warmed to Rory as a character but I’m not sure why. She just seemed quite whiny and overall just average.
I would have liked more of a look at the psychology behind the characters and why they acted the way they did. I also felt the ending was a bit rushed with trying to recap and finish every story.
From the description it was easy to guess part of the stories big reveal, however the how we get there and what was going on with each person.
I can’t say I ever particularly warmed to Rory as a character but I’m not sure why. She just seemed quite whiny and overall just average.
I would have liked more of a look at the psychology behind the characters and why they acted the way they did. I also felt the ending was a bit rushed with trying to recap and finish every story.
Milleen (47 KP) rated Then She Was Gone in Books
Nov 14, 2018
This thriller is completely gripping. Ellie was a golden girl, the apple of her motherÕs eye and only fifteen years old when she disappeared without a trace. Ten years later her mother, Laurel still has unanswered questions when she meets a man who sweeps her off her feet. Then she meets his daughter, the image of her lost Ellie, and Lauren must begin to unravel the mystery of what happened.
JewellÕs drama unfolds quickly and uses a smattering of dramatic irony, so that you figure out the truth before Laurel, making you squirm in your comfy reading spots as you read on. This is a pacy, dark, tense story, totally compelling until the very last word.
JewellÕs drama unfolds quickly and uses a smattering of dramatic irony, so that you figure out the truth before Laurel, making you squirm in your comfy reading spots as you read on. This is a pacy, dark, tense story, totally compelling until the very last word.
Rickey A. Mossow Jr. (689 KP) rated Toy Story 4 (2019) in Movies
Jun 23, 2019
Amazing story. (1 more)
Beautiful lesson
A beautifully done addition to the Toy Story saga.
You always worry when they dig up old property to make a new film. Will they do it justice? Will they be true to the original? Is there really a need for another movie? Toy Story answers all these questions with a resounding YES! The original toys, along with some new additions, are brought back for a new adventure that hits all the notes that you love about the series. The laughs are there, as are the tears. A beautiful new chapter is added to the toys' saga as is the beautiful underlying lessons and morals of the story. Truly well done.
RavenclawPrincess913 (253 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Books
Jul 24, 2019
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Author: JK Rowling
Why did I choose to read this book?
I chose to read this book because I love Harry Potter Series
Did I like it? Yes
Three things I liked about this book:
1. Death Day Chapter
2. Harry and Ron saving Ginny
3. Hermione still helped them even when petrified
One character I disliked: Lockhart
Favorite Harry Potter Character: Hermione
Character I relate to the most in the series so far: Hermione (Luna too later in the series)
Do I recommend this book? Yes
Questions for you:
1. Favorite character in Chamber of Secrets?
2. Character you relate to the most?
3. Favorite book in the series?
Author: JK Rowling
Why did I choose to read this book?
I chose to read this book because I love Harry Potter Series
Did I like it? Yes
Three things I liked about this book:
1. Death Day Chapter
2. Harry and Ron saving Ginny
3. Hermione still helped them even when petrified
One character I disliked: Lockhart
Favorite Harry Potter Character: Hermione
Character I relate to the most in the series so far: Hermione (Luna too later in the series)
Do I recommend this book? Yes
Questions for you:
1. Favorite character in Chamber of Secrets?
2. Character you relate to the most?
3. Favorite book in the series?
RavenclawPrincess913 (253 KP) rated Herald in Books
Jul 24, 2019
Title: Herald ARC
Author: J Edwards Stone
Read Dates: June17th-July 19th
Why did I choose to read this book?
-I chose to read this book because it was sent to me by the author plus it's about Angel's which has been my favorite thing to read about since 9th grade.
Did I like it?
-Yes, I loved it. It's a very good book. I liked that it's about an angel and that it was unique/different than the other books I have read. I 100% recommend. I also love the cover it fits the story.
Questions for you:
1. Favorite character?
2. Favorite Angel Book?
3. How likely are you to read this book?
Author: J Edwards Stone
Read Dates: June17th-July 19th
Why did I choose to read this book?
-I chose to read this book because it was sent to me by the author plus it's about Angel's which has been my favorite thing to read about since 9th grade.
Did I like it?
-Yes, I loved it. It's a very good book. I liked that it's about an angel and that it was unique/different than the other books I have read. I 100% recommend. I also love the cover it fits the story.
Questions for you:
1. Favorite character?
2. Favorite Angel Book?
3. How likely are you to read this book?
Elli H Burton (1288 KP) rated A Mother's Secret in Books
Nov 28, 2019
Another sweet one, another abrupt end
The endings of Dilly Court's books seem to just end with questions left unanswered. It can be left quite easily (as they have done, annoyingly) however, they have been left in a way they can also have a sequel written without much scrambling. I'm a romantic so these kind of books I love completely, it ticks the boxes I'm looking for and it also had a twist that left me considering not sleeping last night so I could finish it!