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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Cell in Books
Jan 12, 2018
Have you every found yourself refering to people who have their face buried in their cell phones as zombies? Stephen King took it a step further and made the cell phones turn them into killing monsters at a single pulse through the phone. As a middle school teacher this though terrifies me, I would never get out alive.
It is an interesting twist on the zombie/apocalyptic theme that seems to make a social commentary as well. The characters are typical Stephen King so they are developed but not complex. There is a certain amout of familiar predictability. I was quite disappointed by the ending though. Still it is a good beach read.
It is an interesting twist on the zombie/apocalyptic theme that seems to make a social commentary as well. The characters are typical Stephen King so they are developed but not complex. There is a certain amout of familiar predictability. I was quite disappointed by the ending though. Still it is a good beach read.
Domonique (0 KP) rated Looking for Alaska in Books
May 12, 2018
I really loved this book. I'll admit, I did think the after would prove to be the end of Alaska, but now that I think about it, it makes sense in the context of how the story was told. I liked that Miles, aka Pudge, was just a regular kid trying to survive high school, and just life in general. I loved the Colonel, he seemed like someone I would have liked to know. Alaska was a complex character; she seemed so full of and energy at times, and angry and unpredictable at others. Life is precious and you just have to live each moment like it's your last, maybe we're all just searching for "the great perhaps."
Lou Grande (148 KP) rated Coming Out On Top in Video Games
May 15, 2018
Exclusively Gay Romance (3 more)
Good Character Art
HIgh Replay Value
Multiple Story Arcs
The Daddy of Gay Visual Novels
Coming Out on Top is a visual novel about Mark Matthews (who's kind of a weenie), college senior, newly out of the closet. Guide him through his last semester of school and through various sexual misadventures. There are several characters you can develop a "romance" with, and the storylines are not always obvious. You have to learn the characters motives to get them to like you. Other times, it feels more random. However, there is a good variety of characters for you to meet and romance.
(And the art is pretty sexy. Something for everyone, I think.)
(And the art is pretty sexy. Something for everyone, I think.)
Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated Look for Ladybug in Plant City in Books
Apr 10, 2018
This vibrant, engaging and detailed book will keep you and your little ones busy for hours hunting down the over 500 objects to look for. I looked at this first so I could guide my little one and became instantly engrossed in the small details and an additional storyline that I could pick up. My favourite must be the school, so many different ideas all on a double page spread. Although the main aim is to find Ladybug for Daisy the extra panel gives the re-readability and then when your little one progresses the independent means to keep coming back to the book. My little one was spotted reading it to her dolls. Definitely recommended.
I'm newer to Brad Meltzer's work, but my dad loves him, so I was excited to give him a go. I have to tell you that I was not disappointed, that's for sure! This book is filled with phenomenal plots and twists. I wasn't much of a history fan in school, but this book, was filled with truth from history a long with the occasional fiction to keep the reader hooked, line and sinker. I highly recommend this book with 4 stars and two thumbs up. I can't wait for another book like this.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Publisher and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.* (less)
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Publisher and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.* (less)
ALilLacey (2 KP) rated The Rithmatist in Books
Mar 4, 2019
Loved this book! I would love to see this as a movie as long as great care was taken in making the magic happen. Wars fought with only chalk drawings by a few select Rithmatists who can control the lines. Unfortunately for Joel he wasn't selected as a Rithmatist but still learns as much as he can about them and their history. This obsession proves to be useful after students go missing from school.
The illustrations in the book were fantastic and went right along with the story and helped with understanding how exactly the chalk drawings are setup and used. Seriously cannot wait for book #2 to hopefully come out sooner rather than later. Amazing author!
The illustrations in the book were fantastic and went right along with the story and helped with understanding how exactly the chalk drawings are setup and used. Seriously cannot wait for book #2 to hopefully come out sooner rather than later. Amazing author!
Madbatdan82 (341 KP) rated Nightwatch (1998) in Movies
Mar 16, 2019
Don't diddle dead things!
Me and the wife were watching 'the possession of Hannah Grace' and it reminded me of this 90s gem. Ewan McGregor takes a job as a night watchman at a morgue to pay for law school and it's obviously kinda freaky but then he begins to realise he's being implicated for a series of murders. Great psychological build ups and scares and great performances from josh brolin and Nick Nolte. The only real let down is Ewan McGregor and his terrible American accent which is so bad it's almost distracting. Most definitely worth a watch.
Auburn (57 KP) rated Seventh Born (The Witchling Academy #1) in Books
Apr 10, 2019
Let me start out with saying that this was not what I was expecting in the least. It felt like a mash up of Harry Potter and The Black Mage series. Wands, magic, a school for such things and a hierarchy just waiting for someone to come and break it.
While I enjoyed the main character and her traits. She knew what she was as a seventhborn but rebelled against just blending in. Wanting to find her family and learn magic. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the romance. A teacher/student romance just puts me off and while it is well done I didnt particularly like the way it all panned out.
While I enjoyed the main character and her traits. She knew what she was as a seventhborn but rebelled against just blending in. Wanting to find her family and learn magic. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the romance. A teacher/student romance just puts me off and while it is well done I didnt particularly like the way it all panned out.
Lee KM Pallatina (951 KP) rated TMNT (2007) in Movies
Jun 13, 2019
Cowabunga
In this animated 4th instalment of the original franchise, the Turltles are semi retired, with Leonardo training in the deep Jungles, Michelangelo ironically dressing as a turtle for kids party's, donatello working as I.T support, Raphael having a secret Night life and April o'neil now working for a mysteriously rich relic collector, the four brothers aren't as close as they once were. until one night OG badass Casey Jones teams up with the mysterious vigilante nightwatcher, they discover ancient monsters terrorizing the city and the return of the foot clan.
This movie has a great coming of age story, wonderful cgi animation and a well balanced tone. This is one for all old school Half Shell fans.
This movie has a great coming of age story, wonderful cgi animation and a well balanced tone. This is one for all old school Half Shell fans.
Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated Toy Story (1995) in Movies
Jan 22, 2018 (Updated Jan 22, 2018)
you got a fiend in me
What really happens when we aren't playing with our toys when we are out. In this Pixar movie they come to life and live among each other and are like a family. Woody is the head toy and Andy's favorite but, when a brand new toy gets given to Andy for his birthday is there a new king of the castle. Toys are always evolving and just like the new hot girl transferring to a new school and taking over the roost from the current popular one there is competition for top dog. Will Andy's toys get along or does one get discarded for newer additions.