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Us Against the World (Roseden U #1)
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Betrayed by the only family he's ever known, Owen must decide: for love or team? For Roseden...
Contemporary TransM/M Romance
mostlyinpyjamas (13 KP) rated Still Me in Books
Nov 25, 2017
First chapter has me hooked.
I was lucky enough to receive a sample of the new Jojo Moyes book, Still Me, via Netgalley.
The blurb; Lou Clark is back in the ALL NEW Jojo Moyes novel Still Me, follow-up to the Number One international bestsellers Me Before You and After You. Read the first chapter here! Lou Clark knows too many things . . . She knows how many miles lie between her new home in New York and her new boyfriend Sam in London. She knows her employer is a good man and she knows his wife is keeping a secret from him. What Lou doesn’t know is she’s about to meet someone who’s going to turn her whole life upside down. Because Josh will remind her so much of a man she used to know that it’ll hurt. Lou won’t know what to do next, but she knows that whatever she chooses is going to change everything.
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I absolutely love Jojo Moyes’ books, she writes in a way that gently pulls you in without you even realising, then by the end of the first chapter you know you’re completely hooked.
I’ve only read the first chapter of Still Me but already I feel as if I’ve met up with an old friend – Lou Clark – and can’t wait to see what’s next for her.
The story begins with Lou arriving in New York, about to start a new job as a companion to ‘a rich mans wife who gets depressed’.
I’m looking forward to reading about life with the Gopnik family and the adventures Lou will have on Fifth Avenue New York.
The only trouble with reading the first chapter of Still Me is that now I have to wait until 25th January 2018 to read the rest of the book.
The blurb; Lou Clark is back in the ALL NEW Jojo Moyes novel Still Me, follow-up to the Number One international bestsellers Me Before You and After You. Read the first chapter here! Lou Clark knows too many things . . . She knows how many miles lie between her new home in New York and her new boyfriend Sam in London. She knows her employer is a good man and she knows his wife is keeping a secret from him. What Lou doesn’t know is she’s about to meet someone who’s going to turn her whole life upside down. Because Josh will remind her so much of a man she used to know that it’ll hurt. Lou won’t know what to do next, but she knows that whatever she chooses is going to change everything.
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I absolutely love Jojo Moyes’ books, she writes in a way that gently pulls you in without you even realising, then by the end of the first chapter you know you’re completely hooked.
I’ve only read the first chapter of Still Me but already I feel as if I’ve met up with an old friend – Lou Clark – and can’t wait to see what’s next for her.
The story begins with Lou arriving in New York, about to start a new job as a companion to ‘a rich mans wife who gets depressed’.
I’m looking forward to reading about life with the Gopnik family and the adventures Lou will have on Fifth Avenue New York.
The only trouble with reading the first chapter of Still Me is that now I have to wait until 25th January 2018 to read the rest of the book.
Acanthea Grimscythe (300 KP) rated Jordskott - Season 1 in TV
May 12, 2018
If you’re looking for something in the flavor of Grimm and Supernatural, the Swedish drama Jordskott may be right up your alley. Despite being found on horror streaming service Shudder, the series doesn’t have a whole bunch of the horror elements. What it does have, for the first season at least, is a decent storyline.
The characters in Jordskott are rather bland, unfortunately and they are not its strong point. The main character, Eva Thörnblad is an heiress who returns home to where seven years ago, her daughter Josefine disappeared. Much of her role in the series involved losing cars (she went through three in the first season), disobeying orders, brazenly rushing into things, and deflecting an all too beautifully sweet love interest. (I adore Tom Aronsson as a character.) After she’s put on leave from her job in Stockholm dealing with hostage negotiation, she manages to get herself brought onto the Silverhöjd case.
Wass is, perhaps, the strongest of the characters we meet, and certainly does the most actively throughout the first season.
In this world, myth blends into fantasy, bringing several creatures from Scandinavian and Norwegian lore into the story. These creatures are surfacing more and more frequently as the forest, facing certain doom from the company that Eva’s father founded, reacts angrily to human actions. It’s really a reminder that we should consider the natural world around us for what it is: a boon to our lives.
I lost interest in the second season, as it seems to mostly be a rehash of the first, with a slightly altered storyline. Now it’s something big in Stockholm that’s upsetting natural order, versus Silverhöjd. This series is definitely worth a watch of at least the first season.
The characters in Jordskott are rather bland, unfortunately and they are not its strong point. The main character, Eva Thörnblad is an heiress who returns home to where seven years ago, her daughter Josefine disappeared. Much of her role in the series involved losing cars (she went through three in the first season), disobeying orders, brazenly rushing into things, and deflecting an all too beautifully sweet love interest. (I adore Tom Aronsson as a character.) After she’s put on leave from her job in Stockholm dealing with hostage negotiation, she manages to get herself brought onto the Silverhöjd case.
Wass is, perhaps, the strongest of the characters we meet, and certainly does the most actively throughout the first season.
In this world, myth blends into fantasy, bringing several creatures from Scandinavian and Norwegian lore into the story. These creatures are surfacing more and more frequently as the forest, facing certain doom from the company that Eva’s father founded, reacts angrily to human actions. It’s really a reminder that we should consider the natural world around us for what it is: a boon to our lives.
I lost interest in the second season, as it seems to mostly be a rehash of the first, with a slightly altered storyline. Now it’s something big in Stockholm that’s upsetting natural order, versus Silverhöjd. This series is definitely worth a watch of at least the first season.
In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin
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The time is 1933, the place, Berlin, when William E. Dodd becomes America's first ambassador to...
Andrew Furlong (14 KP) rated Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) in Movies
Sep 27, 2017
Good character moments (3 more)
Light and fun
The scene where Geordi sees with his real eyes for the first time
A beautiful score by Jerry Goldsmith
A bit too light. By the end it feels like nothing has really happened. (1 more)
The moral quandary was interesting, but could have been way better
A fun, but inconsequential outing.
Like Generations, I feel this doesn't deserve the sour reputation it has. It is very inconsequential but if you love these characters it can be a fun watch, though sadly it feels like it could have been more if the Studio hadn't limited Frakes' vision.
Book Divas (227 KP) rated The Bed Wife (The Bed Wife Chronicles, #1) in Books
Dec 12, 2017
I am so happy that I bought this paperback at Penned Con this year as I couldn't be more happier. The story line is beautifully written and the characters are extraordinary. I was swept away by both the young and now grown Baylin and Luana. As soon as I submit this review I will be buying the next book. Though all three books come in one I opted for this one as I love the cover. This was the first book I've read written by this author and I look forward to reading all of her other books.
Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) in Movies
Jan 8, 2018
Tv show to Movie
Made from the 1982 TV show Police Squad we see this Movie follow the zany and wacky Lt Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielson) trying to solve the attempt of murder of his longtime partner Norberg (O.J Simpson) This movie is funny and hysterical from the first minute into the film. We see him bungle his way around the film to catch the real mastermind behind the crimes being done in his city. If you ever watched the show you will love this film. This movie spawned two sequels that weren't really needed.
I remember reading this as a teenager and it was my first dip into the horror genre and from then until now, I was hooked. There are not many books that give me the creeps but I remember this book as it resulted in me having a fear of rats which continues to this day! No other book has had such a lasting impression on me and I won't ever read it again as I don't want to affect the memories I have of this book being fantastic and the beginnings of my love for horror.
MaddReads (28 KP) rated Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) in Movies
May 18, 2017
Amazing soundtrack (6 more)
could not stop laughing
Feelgood movie
Incredible visual scenes
Chris Pratt - what's not to love?
Extremely quotable
BABY GROOT
My favourite Marvel Heros at it again
I absolutely LOVED this film. Actually, I think I enjoyed it more than the first, which I didn't think was possible! It is brilliant, funny, witty - ( Baby Groot is adorable.) Since having seen this film, I have had the soundtrack on repeat - it is an instant mood booster, I have been quoting it non-stop, and I would gladly watch it again and again.
alex (68 KP) rated Oryx and Crake (Madd Addam #1) in Books
Jul 13, 2017
Great story and plot (1 more)
Unique combination of emotion and science
Almost too close for comfort
The first book in one of my favourite trilogy's. I love this series and its ability to make short jumps in scientific advancement from where we are currently to the potential of what we might become. The scientific basis of this series brings up very modern issues regarding ethics regarding both human and non-human life. A series that makes you reflect on decisions you make as an individual and as a human existing on earth. Thought provoking, never shying away from 'taboo' subjects