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The Marvelous Mrs Maisel
The Marvelous Mrs Maisel
2017 | Comedy, Drama
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Amazingly Witty
I expected it to be good since it was created by Gilmore Girls creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino, but I didn't expect it to be perfect. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is timely, realistic, with writing so above-par that watching anything else after watching an episode, leaves you unsatisfied. By the last episode, I was so angry at myself for binging it, because nothing else seemed good enough afterwards.
  
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Blessed Are the Eagles
Ann Simas | 2014
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Oooo.. a thriller with some romance.. this was amazing and so much fun to read. I enjoyed the characters and the plot. It kept me interested and I had to keep going because I had to know what happened. The writing is very interesting and I enjoyed this book very much. There were so many twists and turns that every page was somethign totally different and new and kept you on the edge of your seat. I am so glad I got to review this one.
  
Sparks (Wild Irish Silence #1)
Sparks (Wild Irish Silence #1)
Sherryl D. Hancock | 2017 | Romance
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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If you are a fan of music or just good writing you will enjoy this book. [Sparks] delves deeper into the background of BJ Sparks who is a minor character in the [WeHo series] if you read those. These are some of [Sherryl D. Hancock's] most developed and complex characters yet. This book will take you on a wild ride. Another benefit is you can suggest this book to people who may not be so into the lesbian scene and introduce them to an amazing author.
  
The One (The Selection, #3)
The One (The Selection, #3)
Kiera Cass | 2014 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
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8.4 (23 Ratings)
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I loved this series and I cannot wait to read the next one! although it made me tear up and want to throw it so many times I absolutely loved it! I'm not the greatest at writing reviews but this series is a must read if you enjoy heart wrenching books that end with a happily ever after! it may bring many tears to your eye's if you are as emotional as myself, but through those tears it will make you smile just as much!
  
Freelance writer Jaine Austen takes on the job of writing a love note for a desperate young man. Then the object of his desire is killed and he is accused of the crime. Can Jaine free him? This is the first in a very funny mystery series. Light and fun. If that's the kind of mystery you enjoy, this is right up your ally.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-this-pen-for-hire-by-laura.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
Crossed (Matched #2)
Crossed (Matched #2)
Ally Condie | 2013 | Young Adult (YA)
8
8.1 (17 Ratings)
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This is really a 4.5, but we can't do that on here. I really enjoyed this, but, like with previous books, I waited too long in between the first and second to remember everything that happened. It was a very good thing that Ally Condie added reminders throughout the book to remind people of what happened. I would very much recommend this book to people. The characters and storyline are both amazing and the writing style flows well. I can't wait to read the next one!
  
A Game of Thrones
A Game of Thrones
George R.R. Martin | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.8 (87 Ratings)
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I finally got around to jumping on this bandwagon, and I can say I am very glad I did. The writing may not be as pretty or elaborate as some authors have been tending towards lately, but that doesn't in any way detract from this epic tale. The characters are all engaging (if not always particularly likable), the settings always imaginative, the histories well thought out, and the plotting twisty and exciting. An excellent book that has definitely got me hooked on the series.
  
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Jcadden76 (64 KP) rated Smashbomb in Apps

Jun 19, 2018  
Smashbomb
Smashbomb
Entertainment, Lifestyle, Social Networking
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8.9 (123 Ratings)
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My new most used App
Seeing as I have dived head first into the SmashBomb Network, this is an app I go to a lot. I am very old school so I do not like writing long form reviews on my phone but for giving Kudo points and for checking what people I am following have done - it is superb. And literally it is nothing against the app when it comes to typing in the app. I hate typing any long piece of text on my phone.
  
Matched (Matched #1)
Matched (Matched #1)
Ally Condie | 2010 | Young Adult (YA)
6
8.0 (35 Ratings)
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I hate getting involved in series. I don't like being forced into commitment. This book received 3 stars because it turned out to be better than I expected, but at the end it was still a bit unoriginal and relied too heavily on the ubiquitous love triangle. To be fair, the writing was pleasant, although the characters felt a little two dimensional. But YA is not my preferred genre. If I do decide to pick up the other two books, it won't be anytime soon.
  
Last Letter from Istanbul
Last Letter from Istanbul
Lucy Foley | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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This book is a timeless love story written in a beautiful, lyrical way. The story itself was written from several different perspectives, which was quite easy to follow once I got into it and Lucy Foleys descriptive writing style easily transports you to each seperate setting really well. I found it very easy to get absorbed into the story and was eager to find out how everything was going to unfold. No spoilers, but, although bittersweet, I absolutely loved the ending and thought it was done brilliantly!