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Book Divas (227 KP) rated Beneath in Books

Apr 9, 2018

Beneath

Maureen Miller | 2018 | Young Adult (YA)

10.0

(1 Ratings)

Book Rating

Highly Recommended

I will begin by saying that if you had to pick just three books to read then this is definitely one that you need to add to the list as it was so amazing that I read it in one sitting. The author takes us into the deep and murky ocean and keeps you underwater until the bitter end with a well-written story line that is breathtaking and unique. The characters are strong and well-developed and the twists, turns and revelations keep you on your toes. I look forward to what comes next and reading more of this author's books and I highly recommend this read to one and all. -YA/NA Book Divas

{I requested a copy for reviewing purposes and made no guarantee of a favorable review. The opinions expressed here are unbiased and my own.}

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RəX Regent (349 KP) rated Bad Boys (1995) in Movies

Feb 25, 2019

Bad Boys (1995)

1995 | Action

7.4

(27 Ratings)

Movie Rating Watch

What ya gonna do

What a surprise, a pleasant one mind, this film was. Michael Bay's first feature and collaboration with the late Don Simpson and the very much alive Jerry Bruckheimer, I've never really been interested in this franchise. But in the effort to complete the Bay cannon, Bad Boys and Bad Boys II are hot on my watch list.

This was funny, sharp and reasonably action packed, a real 90′s blockbuster. This was, by today's standards, 'Michael Bay light', or toned down, with much less action than today, but what was there, was classic, with ridiculous explosions, slow motion and magic hour all day!

Very enjoyable, with good performances all round, even from Martin Lawrence who I'm not fan of. Looking forward to Bay Boys II and have yet to find a Michael Bay film which I actively dislike.

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Dracoria Malfoy (690 KP) rated An Absolutely Remarkable Thing in Books

Mar 17, 2019

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

Hank Green | 2018 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

9.2

(5 Ratings)

Book Rating

remarkable

did i expect hank green to be a great writer?
no.
was he?
i suppose so.
and did he live up to the expectations i set on this book?
yes.

this book was genuinely an amazing observation on fame and culture. it accurately depicted how change in terms of popularity can affect a person regarding both their relationships and how they percieve themselves. starring a queer lead, this book was quite frankly incredibly well done. i've gotta say, i didn't expect this level from a debut novel. I feel like the only reason i took off some points was because the story dragged a bit or sped up too much at points. there was never a constant, perfect pace to this story, though maybe that just added to the peculiarity of this novel.

also, gotta say;
certainly not YA

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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit in Books

Feb 24, 2018

Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit

Jaye Robin Brown | 2016 | LGBTQ+, Romance, Young Adult (YA)

8.2

(5 Ratings)

Book Rating

This book was randomly found by my wife who does not read lesbian fiction but she suggested it to me. We live in Georgia so it was really a no brainer. The struggle to come out in the South is real for most kids. This is not the most accepting region especially when you throw religeon into the mix. Brown did an amazing job of showing that struggle in a funny and compassionate way. Her characters were amazing and their relationships did not seem contrived. Everything developed as it should. It was an well written and thought out coming of age/coming out book that left me wanting more. I even messeged the author and asked if there would be more. So, obviously, I highly recommend this book. Also it is YA so safe for younger people.