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Four Psychos: The Dark Side Book 1
Four Psychos: The Dark Side Book 1
Kristy Cunning | 2017 | Paranormal, Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
7.3 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
I was put off at the beginning with how the story started in some sort of orgy but the more I read the more I enjoyed it. It was not an erotica driven story. Its actually quite fun and witty with some slow going relationship progression but the camaraderie between the five of them was great.

With how this book ended, I just had to go get book 2 because I need to know that they're going to survive and have more witty conversations :-)
  
Wayworn Lovers
Wayworn Lovers
Gun Brooke | 2018 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book had some holes in the plot but not enough to sink it. The characters made up for what was lacking and since this is a character driven story it worked. Brooke did a good job describing anxiety issues and that made Giselle seem more authentic. This gets four stars from me because despite the short fallings it was still a pleasure to read.
  
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Cassie (21 KP) rated Shattered Secrets in Books

Jan 24, 2019  
Shattered Secrets
Shattered Secrets
Jane M. Choate | 2017 | Crime, Romance, Thriller
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Action packed (2 more)
Suspense
Romance
This is an amazing story! There is the perfect amount of action, suspense and romance right from the start. The characters are faith driven but the religious views weren't excessive. It was refreshing to read something that action packed without it being vulgar in any way. I would recommend this book to anyone. Looking forward to reading more from Jane Choate.
  
The Catcher Was a Spy (2018)
The Catcher Was a Spy (2018)
2018 | Biography, Drama, War
Very interesting (and excellent) cast. Paul Rudd, Paul Giamatti, Jeff Daniels, and Guy Pierce all step outside their general wheel houses and bring together a wonderful performance about a true chain of events that unfolded during World War II.

As a Red Sox fan I had a general idea of the story surrounding Moe Berg, but I was enlightened about several different elements of the story by the movie and even more so I was driven to do additional research and found out even more information about this unheralded American Hero.

If you're looking for an action romp this isn't where you'll find it. This is a movie that will capture your imagination and you will almost forget that this is all based on a true story.
  
Where Loyalties Lie(MidKnight Blue Series #3)
Where Loyalties Lie(MidKnight Blue Series #3)
Sherryl D. Hancock | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I love the way Hancock writes and how well developed her characters are but this installment in the MidKnight Blue series seemed to lack the usual drive. All the amazing characters were there and I understand they are in flux. Just this book seemed more like an interlude than a truely developed story. Doesn't make it a bad book by any means just the plot was not as well driven as Hancock's other books although the chracters were still amazing.
  
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Dean (6924 KP) rated Hostiles (2017) in Movies

Sep 23, 2018  
Hostiles (2017)
Hostiles (2017)
2017 | Western
Great acting (0 more)
Needed a bit more action (0 more)
A good western
I had heard very good things about this film. Really good westerns seem hard to come by at the best of times. This is a good story, and very character driven take on the genre. As good as it is, it's not a classic I had hoped for. Just a bit more action would have risen it to a great level. Still one of the best offerings in many years though.
  
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Andy K (10821 KP) Sep 23, 2018

I really liked this one. More of a drama for sure though.

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Mekhi Phifer recommended Wag the Dog (1997) in Movies (curated)

 
Wag the Dog (1997)
Wag the Dog (1997)
1997 | Comedy

"Probably some people will go, “Huh?” But I love the film Wag the Dog with Robert De Niro, and Dustin Hoffman, and Anne Heche. It’s a really good movie — sort of political parody I think, that sort of played on what Clinton went through and how they have to sort of trouble shoot, and try to spin the story in order to get him, the president, re-elected and things like that. And even though it was a fictional story, to me it rang really true. And that’s another one that’s very character-driven. I loved every one of them, from Denis Leary to everyone, Willie Nelson… I just thought it was very well done."

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Cumberland (1142 KP) rated 21 Proms in Books

Apr 11, 2019  
A Mixed Bag
This book contains 21 stories by 21 different authors. All of these stories center around Prom. This book was hard for me to review, because of how different each story is. Some of them were truly wonderful, however I think the vast majority of them were forgettable. I personally like character driven stories, and character development just isn't something that you see in a lot of short stories. Overall I don't regret reading this, but I probably won't pick it up again.
  
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Mat (5 KP) rated Hereditary (2018) in Movies

Jun 18, 2018  
Hereditary (2018)
Hereditary (2018)
2018 | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Genuine scares (1 more)
Tension builds throughout film
The ending (0 more)
Let down by the ending
This started as a really interesting look at a dysfunctional family dealing with grief, with the story driven by the characters, rather than by the scares. Unfortunately the last 10 minutes completely changes things, by going into WTF territory. It felt like the writers couldn’t come up with an ending to do the rest of the film justice, so decided to “shock” and confuse the audience instead. This was a shame, as the rest of the film was rather good.
  
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Lee KM Pallatina (951 KP) rated My Name in TV

Dec 5, 2021  
My Name
My Name
2021 | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
TV Show Rating
Plot/story (4 more)
Cast
Stunts
Choreography
Action
Vengeance has a new vessel
My name was released in 2021 to decent reviews and a strong following.

After her somewhat absent father's murder, a young woman driven by vengeance seeks out help from a powerful crime boss. Trained by his men in close combat, she enters the police force under his orders in an attempt to find her fathers killer and exact revenge.

Starring: Han So-hee; Park Hee-soon; Ahn Bo-hyun
Available on Netflix
Directed by Kim Jin-min