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The Crown (The Selection, #5)
The Crown (The Selection, #5)
Kiera Cass | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
6
7.2 (10 Ratings)
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Apologies for the influx in reviews but I'm bored and thinking.
 
Overall I like this series I love it in fact and couldn't put the first few books down.

But Evelyn oh, Evelyn (Sorry for possible misspellings)

The book prior to this she was cold, hard and I suppose she had reason to be.

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It was still enjoyable.

This book was even more so at first.

But the twist near the end really tore me from this beautifully constructed, utterly engaging world.

I think I prefer America's journey to hers but I still recommend the series
  
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Erika (17789 KP) rated The One in Books

Oct 17, 2020  
The One
The One
John Marrs | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
7
8.6 (8 Ratings)
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Predictable (0 more)
I typically don't read books like this, and I'm not a big believer in the one anyway. But, I wanted to give it a try, because the synopsis made it sound interesting.
There are five different stories contained within this novel. It was engaging, and I always like a sci-fi story that's not too fantastical. The stories were all interesting in different ways, but some of the characters are incredibly stupid.
While I did like this novel, I thought it was super predictable. I knew how the majority of the stories were going to end about mid-way through. I'm still glad I got out of my comfort zone and read something I wouldn't normally read.
  
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Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) created a post

Jan 23, 2021  
Sneak a peek at the aviation non-fiction novel ELY AIRLINES by Mike Ely and Linda Street-Ely on my blog. Check out the fabulous interview with Mike Ely, and enter the giveaway to win an autographed, 2-volume set of the books - 2 winners!

https://alltheupsandowns.blogspot.com/2021/01/book-blog-tour-and-giveaway-ely-air.html

**BOOK SYNOPSIS**
Buckle up and fly with Mike and Linda Street-Ely to discover amazing people, interesting places, and the conquest of flight. Since 2007, readers have enjoyed engaging articles weekly in the newspaper column, "Ely Air Lines." Now you can step aboard to enjoy a collection of stories that explore the vast realm of the flyer’s world.
     
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Erika (17789 KP) rated Anna (2019) in Movies

Jun 29, 2019  
Anna (2019)
Anna (2019)
2019 | Action, Thriller
Entertaining while watching, completely forgettable afterwards.
This is your standard Cold War spy movie with a non-linear time line. I know this film was supposed to be released last year, but Lionsgate pushed it back because of allegations against Luc Beeson. The cast did zero promotional appearances, and I maybe saw the trailer twice.
I went because a) I like seeing women kick some ass and 2) Luke Evans and Cillian Murphy. I did truly find it engaging while I was watching it, it definitely held my attention. But then, a day later, I almost completely forgot about it. Which, is not a good thing. I even had it rated higher right after the movie.
  
A Journey to the Center of the Earth
A Journey to the Center of the Earth
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8.0 (2 Ratings)
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The writer draws you in from the first page and writes in such a way that you can not stop reading. (1 more)
He is well ahead of his time and includes many scientific facts that were not very popular during that time.
It can be difficult to understand at times, but the writer describes everything extremely well, so no need to worry. (0 more)
Incredibly engaging
I am a huge fan of both the author and the book, it's such a fun and interesting read and the books grabs your attention from the first paragraph.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys, science, adventure and anything that would be seen as fantasy or out of this world.
  
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Ross (3284 KP) rated Vivarium (2020) in Movies

May 12, 2020  
Vivarium (2020)
Vivarium (2020)
2020 | Mystery, Sci-Fi
7
7.0 (9 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Unsettling suburban drama
Tom and Gemma decide to view a new suburban development, Yonder, despite the very creepy and unusual salesman. After a very odd tour of the house, one of many identical dwellings in the estate, and the salesman disappearing, they decide to leave the weird development. However, they soon realise they can't find the exit and no matter which turn they take they end up back at the house. They are then tasked with raising a creepy child and will be "released" once it has been raised. They slip gradually into madness, paralleling how many people will be feeling at the moment (though thankfully even my children aren't that creepy!).
Very chilling and unsettling but quite engaging.
  
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