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I received this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I would like to say this was a cute romance novella but the heroine was too frustrating. Actually, both leads were but male protagonist’s was more understandable. The couple fell in love but, due to their relationship, are not allowed to be together. However, they still act like they are together, e.i. jealousy, touching, etc. That was all fine and dandy, but the female lead was too childish for me. Not to mention she seemed to cry on nearly every page. I don’t mind tears, they realistic. But this novel had too much.

Also for being the first in the series, there isn’t much background information. While it’s not absolutely necessary, it would have been much appreciated.

The author created a interesting universe with realistic characters (even though they weren’t my favorites). It ends with a pretty hot scene, but is overall pretty tame.
  
Rough Night  (2017)
Rough Night (2017)
2017 | Comedy
Oh what a night
Four college friends get together to go to Miami for there best friends Jess (Johansen) bachelorette party with the addition of Jess's friend from Australia. Alice (Bell) who is the wild one is Jess's best friend and does not want anyone else to come between them plans a wild weekend with her other friends Blair (kravitz) and Frankie (Glazer) and the addition of Pippa (mckinnion) Well drugs and alcohol get involved along with the person who they think is a stripper and then the unthinkable happens and they have to try and figure out a way out of it. What happens you got to watch

The cast is a who's who in the movie world today. A mixture of action and comedy come together to make this movie. However it is again another movie made of of other movies bits with a higher end cast hoping to make it better. A few really funny scenes but otherwise MEH
  
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BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) rated Justice League (2017) in Movies

Feb 7, 2018 (Updated Mar 24, 2018)  
Justice League (2017)
Justice League (2017)
2017 | Action, Adventure
Wonder Woman (3 more)
Aquaman in the water
Aquaman out of the water
let's be real just Jason Momoa
everything else (0 more)
I am so glad I didn't end up wasting my money to see this.
I demand they give me back the two hours of my life I wasted watching this piece of utter garbage.

Following the absolute success that was Wonder Woman, I had such high expectations for this movie since it seemed that DC finally got their shit together when it came to their cinematic releases but low and behold they just couldn't go a second round.



Even though I sat through this entire freaking movie I can not tell you what the actual plot was or who the villain even was...I honestly don't even remember what happened at the end because I found myself so bored throughout the entire movie. I really wish they would have built up all the other characters The Flash, Cyborg, and Aquaman just felt slapped together.
  
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Awix (3310 KP) rated Colossal (2016) in Movies

Mar 1, 2018 (Updated Mar 2, 2018)  
Colossal (2016)
Colossal (2016)
2016 | Comedy, Drama
Imagine the scene: you and your significant other are sitting down together for an evening in front of a movie but can't decide what to watch - you have your heart set on Manchester by the Sea, with its downbeat, naturalistic tale of small-town lives blighted by alcoholism. They, on the other hand, want to watch Terror of Mechagodzilla, a garish, barely coherent story about giant monsters battling equally big robots. What to do? Worry no more: here comes Colossal, to satisfy you both.

I mean, you have to admire a film for attempting to do something a little bit different, and this is certainly that, and good performances from the leads and an inventive script initially make this a refreshingly original film. In the end though, the sheer oddness of it, a problematic tonal inconsistency, and unconvincing characterisations mean that it doesn't quite hang together or completely satisfy. Still worth a look for sheer novelty value.
  
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Froze (The Melted Series Book 2)
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Froze by Tarrah Anders

Four Stars

Jacob and Beth were a couple I wouldn’t have imagined together. They’re night and day but their relationship worked. The give and take was even and their relationship doesn’t require one to be less than who they are. The author did a really good job bringing these two together. I feel like the odds were against them and they proved everyone wrong. I loved that Beth stood by him when the going got extremely tough. She could've left him when his past came into their lives. The drama and trouble was too much but her love for him was so much more. Well written characters and a great story line is what you will get from this story. I feel the author added the right amount of drama and relationship goals. I liked that the characters from them previous book were included but didn’t over take the book.
  
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Kristin (149 KP) rated Hyrum in Books

Dec 7, 2018  
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Hyrum
L.S. Lynn | 2014
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Disclaimer: I received an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

A rag-tag group of miscreants is brought together for the purpose of joining their talents to obtain a rare and mysterious book that could change the world as they know it. However, there's far more to the story than they realize, and they're soon dragged into an exciting web of adventure, intrigue, betrayal, and magic.

I'll start by saying this story is a long one, but it's SOOOOOOOO worth it! I never felt dragged down or bored at any point, and there were many times where I couldn't bear to put it down even when I had to. The characters are fantastic, and they each have their own personality which sparks the others. They're all great as individuals, but when they come together as a whole, the dialogue really soars! I'm definitely looking forward to more in this series, and more from this author period.

5 stars
  
Racer and the Jailbird (2017)
Racer and the Jailbird (2017)
2017 | Crime, Drama, International
Very much game-of-two-halves coming together of French and Belgian talent. Charismatic gangster begins passionate affair with beautiful young racing driver, but can their love survive the stress placed on it by his career choices? Starts off looking like a slick and very commercial thriller with more than a splash of romance; second half turns into a rather glum, somewhat preposterous drama about how love can be the worst prison of all - either of these films would have been okay, but together it's two great tastes that just don't mix.

Still, fine acting from the two leads, and the first half is really, really good - does that make the way the film falls over as it gets closer to the end more or less of a disappointment? Not sure. The first half on its own would rate about an 8, the second probably a 5; probably still worth watching, though. (Racer and the Jailbird is a terrible choice of title, by the way.)
  
The Greatest Showman (2017)
The Greatest Showman (2017)
2017 | Drama, Musical
Catchy (3 more)
Well chosen actors
Easy to emote with
Beautifully put together.
Highly detailed, a second view may be needed to fully understand. (0 more)
Incredible.
I personally love The Greatest Showman. Both the Audio tracks and the film itself. I feel the story flows well, though I did have to watch it twice to be able to fully understand every detail. But again for me that’s adds to it being a great film, as you can’t just watch it once. It catches you in a somewhat emotional manner, especially if you as a viewer, feel even remotely like an outcast. And if in that case, it becomes an emotional and strongly empowering piece. Hugh Jackman plays The Greatest Showman extremely well, which helps the entire film come together. He brings a warmth and maturity to the film that I doubt many other actors could. In Conclusion.. An absolutely incredible film with perfectly chosen actors/actresses and songs/singers.
  
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KatyShubo (75 KP) rated Bible in Apps

Jan 6, 2019  
Bible
Bible
Reference, Book
10
10.0 (3 Ratings)
App Rating
Access to any translation you desire (2 more)
Opportunity to leave notes
Share passages with friends
Is it pushing electronic over actual pages (0 more)
A truly pocket sized Bible
This app is a marvel. Allows you to always have access to a bible, I try to carry my Bible always but I can’t read my small one well and the one I can read is HUGE and therefore heavy.

This app allows me to read passages in several different translations with great ease.

I am currently doing a bible study with this app with friends in Australia and Rome and yet this app makes it possible for us to read together and connect and share our thoughts as though we were all together.

The app offers a verse of the day and really does encourage people to interact with it.

My only concern is that with this app being so good will people stop picking up their actual Bibles because electronic is no match for actual pages.
  
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Whatchareadin (174 KP) rated T.Y.P.O. in Books

Oct 31, 2019 (Updated Oct 31, 2019)  
T.Y.P.O.
T.Y.P.O.
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Jac and Aylee have never met. But when they do, it's like an electric spark. After meeting Jac, Aylee can't wait to tell her friend, Jacqueline about him, but she is surprised when she arrives to dinner and Jac is there instead of Jacqueline. A typo brought them together, but will they stay that way. They both have anxieties that are hard for them to overcome. Will being together be good for them both, or bad?

Thank you to Frankie Love and C.M. Seabrook for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Have you ever had a date with a gorgeous guy by accident? I wish my life was like that. When Aylee steps into the bar, she is pleasantly surprised to see Jac there. Even though it was a typo that got him there, he doesn't ever want to be without this woman. How does he have this hold on her so fast?

Another quickie from the queens sure to make you hot and bothered.