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Cyn Armistead (14 KP) rated The Pirate's Wish (The Assassin's Curse, #2) in Books
Mar 1, 2018
Well, according to the acknowledgement at the end of the book, there was originally one enormous book which was broken up into The Assassin's Curse and The Pirate's Wish. I think they should have been published as one volume, but I obviously don't work in the industry. I definitely recommend that you have both books on hand before starting th duology, though.
I'm quite pleased with how the plot threads were brought together, and the main character certainly developed well. The book passes the Bechdel test with flying colors, too.
I'm quite pleased with how the plot threads were brought together, and the main character certainly developed well. The book passes the Bechdel test with flying colors, too.
Nikita (202 KP) rated Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) in Movies
Feb 12, 2018
cast chemistry (2 more)
fun story
quotable one liners
Better than expected
I was not expecting much when I heard they were making a new 'Jumanji' film. Fear filled my head of a remake, nothing could top the first.
However i found this film pleasantly surprising. Feel this film could stand alone and not be constantly compared to the first.
The films plot was predictable but still fun and joyful. The cast was what made this film great. Their chemistry and dialogue was very funny and held the film together.
However i found this film pleasantly surprising. Feel this film could stand alone and not be constantly compared to the first.
The films plot was predictable but still fun and joyful. The cast was what made this film great. Their chemistry and dialogue was very funny and held the film together.
mmb02191 (81 KP) rated the PC version of BioShock Infinite in Video Games
May 29, 2018
Beautiful animation (3 more)
Wonderful story
Thought out characters
Great gameplay
In shock
I started playing this game and was a little skeptical. I had heard great things about it, but I thought they were over exaggerating. They definitely weren't. The storyline, characters, and animation style work together to create a game that I couldn't stop playing until I was done. So much dialogue! So much character development! And then a twist at the end that left me in shock. If you haven't played it yet, give it a try!
Rache (174 KP) rated Small Town Murder in Podcasts
Jun 18, 2018
Hysterically funny (3 more)
Informative
Great research
Empathic toward victims/victims' families
Crime and Comedy
Two American comedians who examine the horrendous things that sometimes happen when people in small towns snap and commit murder. A hilariously funny show, which is respectful to the victims and their families, while laughing at murderers, incompetent law enforcement, and small town behaviour.
True crime and comedy can go together, and laughter and black humour are a good coping mechanism when dealing with horrific circumstances, and these two walk the tightrope between irreverence and insensitivity very well.
True crime and comedy can go together, and laughter and black humour are a good coping mechanism when dealing with horrific circumstances, and these two walk the tightrope between irreverence and insensitivity very well.
The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated Codenames in Tabletop Games
May 31, 2018
Broken this out a few times, good with larger groups
This is not the game for 4 people although it's possible to play that many. this game really shines when there are teams of people deciphering the clues together and arguing about it. I find 8 to be optimal, one person giving clues and three people to a side deciphering. 4 vs 4 is best. Anything less and it's just lest of an experience. I've never had more than 8 to try it out, but I'd hope its even more fun.
ashezbookz (32 KP) rated Carry on: The Rise and Fall of Simon Snow in Books
Jul 5, 2018
That was interesting - I was thinking as I was listening to it that I should have listened to this before I listened to Fangirl - then I got further into it and then I didn't feel too much like that - though I preferred Fangirl to this one - it was cool and somewhat harry potteresque - but different enough still. I definitely loved Simon, though Baz was awesome and I got distracted by both of them together lol .. cmon book I perhaps think I need more - maybe I should read some fanfic other than fangirl .........
The Roth Homestead (32 KP) rated A Body's Just as Dead in Books
Aug 21, 2018
I got the book, A Body's Just as Dead as an arc. I truly wanted to love this book. I think it's very well written but it never grabbed my attention. I truly felt for the family, the men just couldn't get it together and the women tried their best to keep a level head. One minute someone's in jail, the next they're getting married. I wish there was just more of a following of what happened after the shooting in Walmart. Cathy truly made me feel every emotion the family went through.
Connie (244 KP) rated Munchkin in Tabletop Games
Sep 13, 2018
A must-have for parties.
I love this game. I don't have any idea hos to explain just how much I love this game. I love smashing different decks together, I love the silliness, and I enjoy the deviousness that goes with helping this game unfold. I have even attempted to create my own set--though that hasn't gone quite as well. Still, it was fun to try!
I highly encourage you to try this game when you're a little intoxicated as well-there's almost nothing funnier out there!
I highly encourage you to try this game when you're a little intoxicated as well-there's almost nothing funnier out there!
Alicia S (193 KP) rated Sometimes I Lie in Books
Sep 28, 2018
WOW. I mean, wow. Amazing debut by this author and I'm SO glad to have caught this one. A story that grabs you on page one, I was literally sneaking in pages every moment I had and finished it in less than a day. I can honestly say I reached a point where everything was clear and the entire story comes together where I literally had to put the book down and rethink everything I thought I knew. Highly, highly recommended, I'll surely be back to catch more from this author!!
Mars (8 KP) rated A Gathering of Shadows in Books
Oct 4, 2018
This book was fantastic. I loved the plot. I loved the new characters. And I loved the new relationships formed with previous characters.
Delilah and Kell, I want to end up together. I didn't even acknowledge that I wanted this until the very end when I saw how much they cared about each other.
I loved the development of Rhy as a character as well.
Surprisingly enough, this book was superior to the first.
Towards the end, I could not put this book down for the life of me.
Delilah and Kell, I want to end up together. I didn't even acknowledge that I wanted this until the very end when I saw how much they cared about each other.
I loved the development of Rhy as a character as well.
Surprisingly enough, this book was superior to the first.
Towards the end, I could not put this book down for the life of me.