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Anna Steele (111 KP) rated Matched (Matched #1) in Books

May 20, 2018  
Matched (Matched #1)
Matched (Matched #1)
Ally Condie | 2010 | Young Adult (YA)
6
8.0 (35 Ratings)
Book Rating
Will she, won’t she, who cares
I’ve read a lot of dystopian society and this one didn’t do it for me. Granted, I read it a while ago, but it’s always stuck with me as a flop for the genre. The world isn’t compelling and the main conflict is which boy do I want to be with: mystery or certainty.
  
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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated No Strings Attached (The Pink Bean #1) in Books

Jan 18, 2018  
No Strings Attached (The Pink Bean #1)
No Strings Attached (The Pink Bean #1)
Harper Bliss | 2016 | LGBTQ+, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book was a quick read. The plot flowed really well. It was nice to see a main character my age although I can not relate to coming out that late in life. The internal conflict Mickey goes through really shows the complexity of coming out. The characters overall were very likeable and I have already gotten the next book in the series.
  
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Phillip McSween (751 KP) rated Queen of Hearts (2019) in Movies

Mar 22, 2020  
Queen of Hearts (2019)
Queen of Hearts (2019)
2019 | Drama
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
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Very Enjoyable...And Cringy
I have to say, just when I thought I knew where things were going with Queen of Hearts, it totally threw me off the rails. I applaud the change in direction and is one of the numerous reasons I liked it. In this movie, a woman seduces her stepson and is faced with a tough decision as a result.

Acting: 10
Trine Dyrholm shines in a brilliant performance as mom Anne. I related to her conflict and the torment that followed. I was not only impressed with her but the entire cast of actors comprised in this movie.

Beginning: 10
The film doesn’t take a long time for the conflict to build. Even knowing what the movie is about, you’re still a bit at the edge of your seat waiting as the tension builds. After the first ten minutes, I knew what was coming and I was excited for it anyway.

Characters: 10

Conflict: 8

Entertainment Value: 9

Memorability: 7

Pace: 8

Plot: 10
Great story design from start to finish. Tension builds, it mounts, and just when you think things will settle, things get crazy again. I was entranced by this story and its reliance on deep characters to move the plot along.

Resolution: 5
I can’t speak for everyone, but the ending left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth. I felt it would happen, but it didn’t make it any easier of a pill to swallow when my fears were confirmed. No matter what, you have to understand with a story like this, it can’t end with sunshine and roses. Be prepared.

Overall: 87
Queen of Hearts is a rollercoaster of a story with intense conflict that steadily builds. I definitely didn’t see the twist coming which made me fully appreciate the value of the movie. Worth checking out!