ClareR (5874 KP) rated The Sleeper and the Spindle: Winner of the Cilip Kate Greenaway Medal 2016 in Books
Jul 8, 2020
I loved it - Sleeping Beauty with a twist. It definitely has the fairy story vibes, where the good people are good, and the bad are thoroughly bad. Some would say that’s a very one-dimensional way of looking at it, but isn’t that what fairy stories are all about? As for those who’s ah it’s too scary for young children, I would disagree. I would have loved this as a young child. Yes, it’s scary in places, but it’s a typical fairy story, in that good triumphs over evil. Actually, who am I kidding? I loved this as an adult!
And the art work is stunning. Chris Riddell’s drawings are always wonderful, and the drawings in this book are no exception. Beautiful drawings that complimented the story so well.
Take Me On (Pushing the Limits, #4)
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Acclaimed author Katie McGarry returns with the knockout new story of two high school seniors who...
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Vanguard (Razorland, #4)
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The Razorland saga continues. Since the war ended, Tegan has dreamed of an epic journey, so when she...
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Screamcatcher: Sa'be Most Monstrous
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Jory Pike and the Badlands Paranormal Society get a strange and frantic call from a woman who claims...
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Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated School for Psychics (School for Psychics, #1) in Books
Jul 10, 2018
I was really excited to read this book. The advertising was spectacular and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to read a "Harry Potter with millenials." Unfortunately this book has fell so flat I'm having to DNF it. The characters seem to be extremely chiche & their descriptions were just awful. If this is supposed to be adult fiction you really don't need to have a description being "the hot" guy. I would expect more from any author.
The plot line seemed interesting enough but the writing has ruined any chance for me to enjoy it. It reads like a mix between young adult and middle grade fiction. This would be all fine and dandy if it wasn't being advertised as adult fiction.
All in all, I would not recommend this book.
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review*
Chloe (514 KP) rated The Ruins of Gorlan (Ranger's Apprentice, #1) in Books
Jan 26, 2019
David McK (3557 KP) rated Alita: Battle Angel (2019) in Movies
Oct 27, 2019
Oh, and if anybody ever wants a perfect example of 'Chekov's gun' (i.e. introduce a plot element early on that must go off later on) look no further than this: the 'Battle Ball' rollerball elements.
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Epic Fail in Books
Jan 6, 2021
I'm not sure what it was about this. The storyline and characters...or how closely it resembled Pride and Prejudice (I'm thinking of the film: the Keira Knightley one since it's the only one I've seen). But I really liked it. In fact I pretty much devoured it
It was definitely a fun young adult, modernised version and I wouldn't mind reading more like this or more books by the author.
Aaron Katz recommended Last Days of Disco (1998) in Movies (curated)
All That Glitters (Geek Girl, #4)
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My name is Harriet Manners, and I am still a geek. Harriet Manners has high hopes for the new...
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