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I was delighted by Miss Tavistock’s Mistake written by Linore Rose Burkard, which is the first book in The Brides of Mayfair series! Readers who like Victorian/Regency historical fiction will enjoy the flow and thoughtful attention to period detail.

Miss Tavistock was a great mix of personalities, pretty much one to match each of her “names” right until they all become one in a great character arch. She was witty, engaging, and made me smile. The Captain… Ooo… Where to start with him? He was a handsome dashing guy with a misunderstood personality right from the beginning. He grew throughout the story and finished as any Captain should. Rescuing his Damsel in distress. Truly a good cast of characters that I look forward to seeing in future books.

I give this book 4 out of 5 stars for the engaging cast of characters, the interesting twists in the story, and the morals/themes in this book.

*I volunteered to read this book in return for my honest feedback. The thoughts and opinions expressed within are my own.
  
The Handmaid's Tale  - Season 1
The Handmaid's Tale - Season 1
2017 | Drama
The cast (5 more)
The plot
The setting
One of the best soundtracks I've heard in a while
Engaging story
How much they made me truly hate some of these characters
Wish I had even a hint about how much this show would affect me.
I am still shocked just how much this series got to me. After every episode I was just do disgusted by the things that happened I found myself almost physically angry and THAT is was good tv is about.
  
Revolution Radio by Green Day
Revolution Radio by Green Day
2016 | Alternative
8
7.8 (5 Ratings)
Album Rating
Fantastic Lyrics (1 more)
Brilliant Riffs
A Triumphant Piece Of Punk Pop
American Idiot is a modern classic and 21st Century Breakdown is a masterpiece and while this doesn't quite reach the heights of those two records, it is still pretty great. The record has it's highlight tracks, but as a whole it is engaging, thought provoking and exciting to listen to. The trio have still got their flair and they prove that they are at the peak of their technical musicianship at this point.
  
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AC/DC: Album by Album
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A comprehensive guide to AC/DC, the author Martin Popoff has succeeded in producing yet another work that is both engaging to the occasional listener of the group as well as the more hardened fan. Accompanied with images from throughout the group's long history, there is plenty to look at and read as well as having on your shelf or coffee table to reference during those late night "discussions" with friends over a drink or three. Recommended for the fan.
  
Jane Eyre (2011)
Jane Eyre (2011)
2011 | Drama, Romance
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
Movie Rating
This film made me actually like Jane Eyre. Basically, the book Jane Eyre is the bane of my existence, and I've done numerous boring reports on it. BUT, I figured I'd give this adaptation a try, since I love both Michael Fassbender and Mia Wasikowska.
The film was actually engaging and interesting, and I can watch it over and over again. I feel as though it's a good adaptation, and, if it got me to actually like the story, it did it's job.
  
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Scott (2 KP) rated Dumplin' (2018) in Movies

Mar 13, 2019  
Dumplin' (2018)
Dumplin' (2018)
2018 | Comedy, Drama
Good cast with a great message (0 more)
A little on the nose (0 more)
Surprisingly good
I wasn't planning on watching this movie but my wife heard good things about it so we checked it out. It had a good cast and was rather uplifting. I'm usually not into movies with an over the top message but it was engaging and very poignant. I left watching the movie and felt myself rooting for the main character. I would definitely recommend seeing the movie.
  
Dark Matter
Dark Matter
Blake Crouch | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the entire concept and how it played by its own rules to the very end. I loved it's treatment of the "What if?" concept and the idea of branching realities. The characters were engaging and realistic. The Protagonist makes real decisions which leads to real consequences, well real within the rules of the book. The world building was very well done. I'm encouraged to look into more of Crouch's work due to this book!
  
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Betrayal at House on the Hill
2004 | Adventure, Exploration, Horror, Miniatures
Easy to pick up and play and engrossing. (0 more)
Slightly expensive (0 more)
Excellent HP lovecraftean game
Excellent horror board game that really suckers you into the game with great illustrations and exploration of the haunted house. It will pass the time away nicely on a dark evening with your friends.
Its engaging and challenging too so as you play you will be challenging them little grey cells in your head.
If your into board games definitely consider having this in your collection.
  
The lost girl
The lost girl
Chanda Hahn | 2016 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
9.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
I loved this book! it wasnt what i expected when i chose it but i wasnt disappointed.
The story is loosely based around peter pan and the lost boys and wendy but with a modern twist and set in the real world.
"Neverland" becomes a facility where experiments are carried out on children with the goal being that the children will develope special powers.
The story is easy to read and follow, the characters are engaging and loveable and i throughly enhoyed it.