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MissCagey (2652 KP) rated The Gift (2015) in Movies

Jun 4, 2018

The Gift (2015)

2015 | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

7.1

(26 Ratings)

Movie Rating

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An engaging enough film, essentially making the point that things you do in the past can catch up with you. However, it frustrated me so much, if a bloke who I actually didn't know but was an old friend of my husband's kept turning up at my door uninvited and when my hubby was in work I would not be letting him in and spending time with him, if I suspected someone was entering my house without my knowledge I would be keeping all the doors locked, why would you leave your dog to roam around outside when it's unfamiliar with the area?.... Would you really want to divorce your husband whom I presume you have grown to know and love over the years because you find out he bullied a kid at school and sent an email about a work rival? I don't think so...

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Sarah (8 KP) rated Girls' Night Out in Books

Sep 4, 2018

Girls' Night Out

Liz Fenton | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry

8.5

(4 Ratings)

Book Rating

Gripping (3 more)

Perfect description of girl friendship

Page turner

Easy read

Love this book

Estranged friends Ashley, Natalie and Lauren take a vacation to Mexico to try to repair their lost friendships. The night before they are to return home Ashley disappears, leaving Natalie and Lauren to figure what happened to their 'friend'.

This book was gripping...from page one for me. We all have those friendships that become distant or strained through time. And this story takes you on the journey of hidden secrets and possibilities of when the truth comes out...can relationships survive nthe truth?!? Again, loved this booked, it was gripping, engaging and transported me to the beautiful location of Tulum, Mexico as Natalie and Lauren scramble to find out what happened to their missing friend.

Great work Liz and Lisa, you did it again and knocked it out of the park!

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Sarah (7800 KP) rated In The Light of What We See in Books

Oct 28, 2018

Well written, if not slightly predictable

This is a very well written book told from the differing lives of two characters, linked by a hospital. Both of the main characters, Grace and Mina, are engaging and well developed and you really care about their wellbeing. Possibly Grace more than Mina, as Grace comes across as very nice and sweet whereas Mina is a little more flawed and isn’t quite as personable. But regardless I still found both of their stories very interesting to read, the problem is that they were both very predictable. Mina’s story especially I could’ve foretold as soon as she ended up in the hospital, which is a shame as it gets a bit disappointing reading something which isn’t surprising. That said, this is still a very good read, mainly for the quality of the writing and characters, if not for the entire plot.

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Natari (73 KP) rated Embrace the Night (Cassandra Palmer, #3) in Books

Jul 19, 2019

I'm rereading this book for the third time and it's still as funny and sexy as the first time. Cassie is so engaging, it's hard to find such well written characters that you can truly see yourself being friends with and wanting to meet. Not just because you like them, but because they feel real.

In Embrace the Night, the third book in the Cassie Palmer series, we start to see a much wider picture with new characters and new enemies popping up - and it doesn't seem like Cassie's "usual run of bad luck" no there seems to be a greater - more sinister - purpose that is getting the baddies with the big guns to crawl out to the woodwork to attack our poor little clairvoyant.

Tons of fun, and be prepared to fall even more irrevocably in love with Pritkin and Mircea. What a love triangle to be in.

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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Strangers in Books

Apr 5, 2020

Strangers

C.L. Taylor | 2020 | Crime, Thriller

8.0

(1 Ratings)

Book Rating

Having read "The Fear" and "Sleep" by the same author and absolutely loved them both, I jumped at the chance to read her latest outing and I certainly wasn't disappointed.

Once again, we are treated to an original and engaging story with excellent and believable characters in situations that are only too plausible and all written at a good pace and easy to follow.

The three main characters of Ursula, Gareth and Alice all have interesting and separate stories of their own to tell and you are left guessing as to how they can relate to each other until the dots are gradually connected as the story moves towards its thrilling conclusion.

A thoroughly enjoyable read and I most certainly will be reading more from this excellent author.

Many thanks to Avon Books and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest review.