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Debbiereadsbook (1801 KP) rated Make Them Pay (Pretty Deadly Things #6) in Books
Sep 3, 2026
saved the best for last!
Independent reviewer for BookSirens, I was gifted my copy of this book.
This is book 6, the LAST book in the Pretty Deadly Things series, and it cannot be read without reading the others first. Do not attempt to read this is you haven't read the other books, much will make no sense!
I have really enjoyed these books, and I have been waiting for that one book to tip itself over to 5 stars, and Mr Chance saved the best for last!
Enley is Poe's sister. He was kidnapped at the end of the last book, along with other members of the team. Render goes to rescue Enley, who was being held by Seraphina, arch enemy to Dead Maddox who supports this crew. Both Enley and Render have slightly obsessed with the other for a long time. Being on the run together tips those feelings over the edge. But can they save the crew?
Like I said, I enjoyed the other books, but right from the start, this one felt different. Not least because it's the last book, but mostly about the way Enley and Render finally give in. The way they feel about each other and how that comes across.
ALSO! We get Seraphina and just way she is doing what she is doing! I needed that, I really did. I had been asking myself since early, the WHY she is so against Dean and his security company and this crew. It all makes a lot of sense now! And given as she gets a say here, it comes across so well!
Because the other guys are kidnapped for much of the book, Render and Enley are on their own, with just Dean's team: the other guys don't take much part.
Everyone gets a HEA, thank you very much! And those that deserve it, get their comeuppence.
Just one thing: These books are billed as a dark romcom. I get the dark, I really do, but at no point would I say these were romcom!
I'm all about my book feelings, you know I am and this book feels very different from the other and other than what I've said, I can't put my finger on it. Whatever Chance did, he pulled a blinder with this book and because of that, it can only get . . . . .
5 full and shiny stars
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
This is book 6, the LAST book in the Pretty Deadly Things series, and it cannot be read without reading the others first. Do not attempt to read this is you haven't read the other books, much will make no sense!
I have really enjoyed these books, and I have been waiting for that one book to tip itself over to 5 stars, and Mr Chance saved the best for last!
Enley is Poe's sister. He was kidnapped at the end of the last book, along with other members of the team. Render goes to rescue Enley, who was being held by Seraphina, arch enemy to Dead Maddox who supports this crew. Both Enley and Render have slightly obsessed with the other for a long time. Being on the run together tips those feelings over the edge. But can they save the crew?
Like I said, I enjoyed the other books, but right from the start, this one felt different. Not least because it's the last book, but mostly about the way Enley and Render finally give in. The way they feel about each other and how that comes across.
ALSO! We get Seraphina and just way she is doing what she is doing! I needed that, I really did. I had been asking myself since early, the WHY she is so against Dean and his security company and this crew. It all makes a lot of sense now! And given as she gets a say here, it comes across so well!
Because the other guys are kidnapped for much of the book, Render and Enley are on their own, with just Dean's team: the other guys don't take much part.
Everyone gets a HEA, thank you very much! And those that deserve it, get their comeuppence.
Just one thing: These books are billed as a dark romcom. I get the dark, I really do, but at no point would I say these were romcom!
I'm all about my book feelings, you know I am and this book feels very different from the other and other than what I've said, I can't put my finger on it. Whatever Chance did, he pulled a blinder with this book and because of that, it can only get . . . . .
5 full and shiny stars
*same worded review will appear elsewhere
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Nov 20, 2017
Phillip McSween (751 KP) rated I Declare War (2013) in Movies
Jan 4, 2018
Not Bad
I Declare War is the first film I chose in my quest to watch 365 films in 2018. It won't go down as a classic, but rather a film you're glad you watched at least once. Honestly, had it been a film about anything else, it could've been a classic. The subject matter made it hard to stay intrigued. You're entertained sure, but in the back of your mind, you're constantly reminding yourself that this is kids playing a game. With no real stakes. In the woods.
That's the plot, guys. A game of War played with fake weapons by kids in the woods. There were some funny moments that gave me a chuckle. One quote in particular caught me off guard: "God is so gay." Hilarious. I also thought writer Jason Lapeyre did an excellent job of capturing the fun blend between reality and pretend and how blurred those lines can be when kids use their imaginations. Friendships get tested in the spirit of competition. We all know how much kids hate to lose.
Decent, not classic. Even better, you can check it out on Vudu right now for free. I give it a 70.
That's the plot, guys. A game of War played with fake weapons by kids in the woods. There were some funny moments that gave me a chuckle. One quote in particular caught me off guard: "God is so gay." Hilarious. I also thought writer Jason Lapeyre did an excellent job of capturing the fun blend between reality and pretend and how blurred those lines can be when kids use their imaginations. Friendships get tested in the spirit of competition. We all know how much kids hate to lose.
Decent, not classic. Even better, you can check it out on Vudu right now for free. I give it a 70.
Dracoria Malfoy (690 KP) created a post
Jan 5, 2018 (Updated Jan 5, 2018)
Dean Connelly (17 KP) rated Batman: Return to Arkham in Video Games
Jan 10, 2018
You get to be Batman (3 more)
Voices of Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill
Both storylines are worthy of any comic book or movie
Just everything about it
I’ll get committed to this Asylum any day.
Contains spoilers, click to show
I was never a fan of these sort of games but it came out and I love it. You’ve got the best Batman and the best Joker in 2 of the best games I’ve ever played. Asylum you are stuck to Arkham Island and there isnt much you can do, City I feel is the best, more characters, more gadgets, more abilities, bigger environment, bigger bad guys to fight, loads more trophies. There also is side missions ranging from helping Bane to facing off against Deadshot. What I really love is that no character is the same from previous movies or TV series, I mean Poison Ivy is seriously fit, Freeze looks futuristic, Catwoman looks like a prostitute, you can play as Catwoman, challenges on both Games are good, city’s is tougher though. If you love a good game or a fan of the Dark Knight like me, you won’t be disappointed
Lee (2222 KP) rated Deadpool 2 (2018) in Movies
May 18, 2018
Huge improvement over the original
After a relatively slow and average start featuring a depressed Deadpool, some standard taking out of bad guys, moaning at Colossus about the X-Men etc, Deadpool 2 eventually slips into gear and doesn't let up from then on. A number of additional characters are soon introduced, and those that stick around for more than just a couple of scenes are definitely worth it. Josh Brolin brings just the right level of bad-ass threat to the movie as Cable, arriving from the future with a Terminator style mission to take care of. Zazie Beetz’s as Domino, whose superpower is simply 'luck' is just a joy to watch, and the formation of the new 'X-Force' team just takes things to a whole new level of enjoyment.
The one-liners are still there, and there are many scenes which just seem to feature one big laugh out loud moment after another. Everything about Deadpool 2 is just a huge improvement on the original - the action, the humour, the characters, the cameos and the story itself. I loved it.
The one-liners are still there, and there are many scenes which just seem to feature one big laugh out loud moment after another. Everything about Deadpool 2 is just a huge improvement on the original - the action, the humour, the characters, the cameos and the story itself. I loved it.
John Woodward (6 KP) rated Last Podcast On The Left in Podcasts
Mar 20, 2019
Incredibly well researched (1 more)
Pretty Funny
This is truly an amazing podcast. If you're in to things that are a little weird, such as Area 51, or skinwalker ranch, or if you have an interest in anything to do with serial killers both well known, or slightly more obscure, then this is something you will love. Marcus Parks, Ben Kissel, and Henry Zebrowski have the kind of chemistry you find when actual friends work together. The amount of research that goes in to all of their episodes, makes each one incredibly informative. Despite this technically being a comedy podcast, it can get really chilling at times. Their recent episodes surrounding the Auschwitz doctor Joseph Mengele, is one prime example. The occasional injection of a silly joke works to break the tension of some episodes, although sometimes, not often though, it can take you a bit too far away from the subject matter. Overall, this is easily my favourite podcast. I will happily sit for hours listening to the three guys talk. I can't recommend it any more highly.
Mark Halpern (153 KP) rated The Hangover (2009) in Movies
Jan 19, 2018 (Updated Jan 19, 2018)
Wolf Pack
Four guys embark to Las Vegas for their friends bachelor party. The four friends could not be better opposites of each other. Doug the groom is the normal one, Alan the brother in-law is kind of mentally unbalanced, Phil who is a good friend is the wild one and Stu the other friend is the safe and cautious one. Well one thing leads to another and we see them wake up all deranged and Doug is missing. They have to retrace their steps in trying to find them which leads them into crazy findings such as a baby, a stolen police car, a tiger, "iron" Mike Tyson, A kidnapped Chinese man and a marriage. Do they find Doug or don't they.
For what it was it was the the hardest I have laughed in a theater ever at that time. I don't think there was a moment where my gut did not hurt. If you watch make sure you watch the credits how ever we do see one of the cast getting a hummer which i could have done with out.
For what it was it was the the hardest I have laughed in a theater ever at that time. I don't think there was a moment where my gut did not hurt. If you watch make sure you watch the credits how ever we do see one of the cast getting a hummer which i could have done with out.
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) rated Nations in Tabletop Games
Mar 8, 2018
As you can see from my reviews, the older I get, the more I appreciate quick, loud, light games. Nations isn’t any of those – this is a tried-and-true brain-burner on the longish side of things. I’ve tried many of those games and hated them (Agricola, Village, Trajan, ….) The difference here, as well as in hits like Eclipse and Castles of Burgundy, is that the rules are so simple and streamlined that you feel like you are not doing homework. In those other games, wrapping my head around playing the game was too much of a struggle to feel like it was enjoyable. Here, the game really just comes down to buying a bunch of cards from a row and then placing guys on them. The iconography and gameplay is so intuitive (and fitting with the theme) that I could easily begin to think about how to outmaneuver my opponents, even in the first game. Several days after my last play, I’m still eagerly thinking about the game, and that’s high praise.
Orignal Rating: 4/5
Reviewer: Derek Thompson
Read the Full review here: http://meepletown.com/2014/02/review-nations/
Orignal Rating: 4/5
Reviewer: Derek Thompson
Read the Full review here: http://meepletown.com/2014/02/review-nations/
Gail (4 KP) rated Truth (Alex Conner Chronicles, #2) in Books
Jun 4, 2018
Life is a tornado for Alex Connor as we continue where we left off in book one. Now she is training hard for a fight that will test her strength and will. This book has everything in it. A weird love triangle and some interesting guys. Alex reunites with her mother and now is looking for her dad.
I have been pulling for Justin since book one hoping that she would pick him. I would’ve never guess the twist she throws at us in this book. Ryan doesn’t do it for me so I’m hoping that he cast some spell on her. Lol!
You get so much from these books that you don’t want to put them down or wait for the next book. I love the mystery and all the magic the author wrote. I also enjoyed how Alex could be sweet or spicy. The different powers and possibilities the author gives us just sucks you in.
I don’t really like love triangles because someone always gets hurt and this book is clearly no different. It’s not that hard to pick one guy. But we wouldn’t be reading if we didn’t enjoy a little drama.
I have been pulling for Justin since book one hoping that she would pick him. I would’ve never guess the twist she throws at us in this book. Ryan doesn’t do it for me so I’m hoping that he cast some spell on her. Lol!
You get so much from these books that you don’t want to put them down or wait for the next book. I love the mystery and all the magic the author wrote. I also enjoyed how Alex could be sweet or spicy. The different powers and possibilities the author gives us just sucks you in.
I don’t really like love triangles because someone always gets hurt and this book is clearly no different. It’s not that hard to pick one guy. But we wouldn’t be reading if we didn’t enjoy a little drama.