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Alice (117 KP) rated Making Friends with Alice Dyson in Books
Mar 3, 2021
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Candlewick Press for the opportunity to read and review this book!
I adored this book! When I saw the title and read the description I was immediately drawn to it: first, my name is Alice and the protagonist's name is Alice (probably a selfish reason but hey), I also saw so much of myself in this character even from reading the description that I knew that we would click because I was also kind of a nerd and an outcast at school. It's also Australian so that meant that I got to pull out my best Australian accent while reading it (I'll leave it up to you to decide if that's a good or bad thing). I related quite strongly to a lot of Alice's high school experiences and I loved how she was able to gain confidence and grow throughout the story. I think my enjoyment at the start was maybe hampered by me trying to read too many books at once because I ended up just sitting down and inhaling the rest of it in one sitting. I also LOVE Teddy Taualai but that goes without saying (I love almost all sweet but angsty teenage boy characters, they are the way to my heart)! I also love that it tackled first love, first friendships and just general high school drama. This book wasn't perfect but I related so strongly to it that I have to show it all the love!
I adored this book! When I saw the title and read the description I was immediately drawn to it: first, my name is Alice and the protagonist's name is Alice (probably a selfish reason but hey), I also saw so much of myself in this character even from reading the description that I knew that we would click because I was also kind of a nerd and an outcast at school. It's also Australian so that meant that I got to pull out my best Australian accent while reading it (I'll leave it up to you to decide if that's a good or bad thing). I related quite strongly to a lot of Alice's high school experiences and I loved how she was able to gain confidence and grow throughout the story. I think my enjoyment at the start was maybe hampered by me trying to read too many books at once because I ended up just sitting down and inhaling the rest of it in one sitting. I also LOVE Teddy Taualai but that goes without saying (I love almost all sweet but angsty teenage boy characters, they are the way to my heart)! I also love that it tackled first love, first friendships and just general high school drama. This book wasn't perfect but I related so strongly to it that I have to show it all the love!
Frecklesxoxo (6 KP) rated The Vampire Secret in Books
Feb 27, 2019
When I read the blurb I thought oooooooh I can't wait and a started it, read the first chapter and thought hmmmm this may not be for me and I read a different book.
I then went back to it and it must have been me just not being in the right genre mindset because the 2nd chapter onwards I was hooked.
I love love love vampire books and it was a new take on the human / vampire love story.
The character building was amazing and there are so many layers to each character.
I think it's awesome that she was the one to chase and stalk the vampire and I'm gutted the book ended as I want to know what happens next so I'm looking forward to the sequel :)
I then went back to it and it must have been me just not being in the right genre mindset because the 2nd chapter onwards I was hooked.
I love love love vampire books and it was a new take on the human / vampire love story.
The character building was amazing and there are so many layers to each character.
I think it's awesome that she was the one to chase and stalk the vampire and I'm gutted the book ended as I want to know what happens next so I'm looking forward to the sequel :)
Paul Wernick recommended Jerry Maguire (1996) in Movies (curated)
Lisa (41 KP) rated The Da Vinci Code in Books
Nov 13, 2017
Murder, Symbolism and The Holy Gmail!
First off how on earth this hasn't been reviewed yet is beyond me!
I have to put this book in my read over and over category!
I love everything about this especially the symbolism!
It's a fast paced thriller that everyone should read, let's not forget it's filled with facts too!
I have to put this book in my read over and over category!
I love everything about this especially the symbolism!
It's a fast paced thriller that everyone should read, let's not forget it's filled with facts too!
Clare Parrott (294 KP) rated For His Pleasure in Books
Nov 21, 2017
A good read, the sex scenes are super hot, I love the game they play and a cold shower was nearly called for. I'd figured out the bad guys early on which was a bit disappointing and I thought the ending could have been a bit more dramatic. I enjoyed the more that the first one in the series.
Justyna (7 KP) rated Moana (2016) in Movies
Sep 7, 2017
I didn't love it the first time through, but the second time and onward has gotten me to really, really enjoy it and become attached to it. It also helps that Hawaii contains some truly fond memories for me. The songs and heroic nature of the female lead character make it a winner in my book.
Kaara (5 KP) rated Charterstone in Tabletop Games
Apr 14, 2018
Legacy games rock
This is my second legacy style game, and I'm in love. The theme stays relevant to the game play, and the "twists" thrown in by each new set of cards are great for keeping the game interesting. I'm only halfway through my first play and I'm looking forward to trying the expansion pack to play again.
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Breakthrough in Books
Apr 14, 2018
This is the second book I read by Kris Bryant. The first was [Jolt]. [Breakthrough] was another well written and well developed romance. I love how Kennedy is both self assured and incredibly akward. The easy banter between the two women as they become friends and more was spot on. I hope to read more books by Bryant.
Anna Steele (111 KP) rated Slaughterhouse-Five in Books
May 20, 2018
Non-Realistic Classic
The first time I read this book, I took everything at face value. I thought anything I would be reading for an English class would be a realistic piece of literature. Boy, was I wrong. This science fiction WWII book launched my love for Kurt Vonnegut’s body of work, and I am so glad for it.