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Shifting and Shenanigans (Magical Mystery Book Club #1)

Elizabeth Pantley

10.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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Paige and her adventurous Aunt Glo inherit a country inn from eccentric GeeGee. They pack up and hit...

Cozy Animal Mystery Paranormal Supernatural

Merissa (12861 KP) rated One to Die For (Les Petites Morts) in Books

Jun 2, 2023

One to Die For (Les Petites Morts)

Arial Burnz | 2011 | Erotica, Paranormal, Romance

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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In this short erotic paranormal story, we meet Russell; he's a self-published author with enough money to pay for a clever marketing campaign and to donate to his favourite causes. He lives in a mansion with his childhood friend and makes use of the stories told about him to get what he wants!

This is not a romance story, but it is compelling reading! There is murder, an obsessed crazy woman, journalists, and of course, a vampire. All of this is packed into a steamy bundle of fun.

Well-written, fast-paced, and steamy! Definitely recommended.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Apr 16, 2016

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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Then She Vanishes in Books

Jun 27, 2023

Then She Vanishes

Claire Douglas | 2019 | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

6.5

(2 Ratings)

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Then she Vanishes
By Claire Douglass
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Jess and Heather were once best friends - until the night Heather's sister Flora vanished. The night that lies tore their friendship apart.

But years later, when a brutal double murder shakes their childhood town, Jess returns home.

Because the suspect is Heather.

What happened to the girl you used to know?

I’m not sure where I stand with this book. It took me so long to read and not because it was bad because it wasn’t it was a good story but I think it was just a bit drawn out and a bit slow to begin with. The ending was good which is why it’s a 3 and not a 2 star. I’m definitely sitting on the fence with this one.

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If the Corncrake Calls

Ian Niall, Sheila Pehrson and Barbara Greg (Illustrator)

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When the Scottish writer John McNeillie died on the 24th June 2002 aged 85, he left behind a legacy...

Gareth von Kallenbach (980 KP) rated Where the Wild Things Are (2009) in Movies

Aug 9, 2019

A film adaptation of Maurice Sandak’s beloved childhood tale of the same name, “Where the Wild Things Are” brings to life the worlds of Max a very imaginative child coming to grips with the emotional changes in his life. From his mom’s new boyfriend to his sister’s move into the teen years, Max is feeling very alone and runs away to a place where his needs are the first priority. In his world, Max is crowned king and he begins to deal with the issues of his real life through interaction and play with a variety of wildly imaginative monsters.

Taking a short children’s book and turning it into a compelling full-length film was the job of screenplay writers, David Eggers and Spike Jonzes, who also directed the picture. Among the film’s producers was Sandak and it shows. The film is seamlessly consistent with the original book while providing new and exciting content.

The roles are strongly cast from the lead of Max played by the up and coming Max Records, to that of the monster Carol voiced by James Gandolfini. The visual fantasy presented combines real and digital elements smoothly enough to accurately depict Max’s imagination while remaining realistic to the point of believability. Additionally, the fun yet abstract soundtrack manages to highlight the ups and downs of childhood exploration.

Seeming more like a masterpiece from Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki than an American created live action children’s film, the detailed crafting and imaginatively honest perspective created by “Where the Wild Things Are” takes viewers back into their youth. A delight that is enjoyable, heartfelt and true to the spirit of the book, “Where the Wild Things Are”, is a must see film for any child inside or out.