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Merissa (12058 KP) rated Living on a Dare (Shore Thing #1) in Books

Apr 26, 2019

Living on a Dare (Shore Thing #1)

Grace Kilian Delaney | 2019 | Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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Living on a Dare (Shore Thing #1) by Grace Kilian Delaney

Living on a Dare is the first book in the Shore Thing series, and we start off with two friends, Draven and Julien. Draven is gay, and has known it for years. Julien is struggling to come to terms with his bi-sexuality, and as such, pushes Draven away until he is sure. Both of these have had feelings for the other for years, but neither thought anything would come of it. It takes a dare to bring their feelings to the surface, but even then, there is a lot of confusion going on.

This was a great story, with plenty of action and steam. I loved how these two worked together, although I could also slap them upside the head at times! There is a great cast of supporting characters too. I actually loved Julien's mum, and the role she played. This is the first in the series, and I can't wait to see what comes next.

A sweet, hot, humorous story that I definitely recommend.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
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Sarah (7798 KP) rated Upgrade (2018) in Movies

May 20, 2019

Upgrade (2018)

2018 | Action, Horror, Sci-Fi

8.1

(45 Ratings)

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Unexpectedly good

Well I have to say that this film was rather a pleasant surprise. I’d been expecting a rather low budget trashy sci-fi but instead I got an action packed, gory and strangely humorous film - which was a complete surprise until I saw it had been directed by Leigh Whannell, then it all made a little more sense.

Don’t get me wrong, this is quite like a good old B movie and does have a slightly dodgy script at times but the rest of the film more than makes up for it. The whole interaction between Grey and Stem is brilliant, very quick and witty and often pretty funny, and the camera work and robotic style of the fight scenes works really well, especially with the blood and gore thrown in too. The acting too from Logan Marshall Green is very good, and he isn’t an actor I’ve seen much from. My only criticism is the ending, I wouldn’t say it was entirely predictable but it didn’t come as a huge surprise. But then I’ve read far too many books and seen far too many films.

Also, was I the only one wishing Alan Tudyk did the voice of Stem? He’s such a good voiceover actor.

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Madbatdan82 (341 KP) May 25, 2019

Well worth a watch

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Andy K (10821 KP) May 25, 2019

Need to watch this!

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Eleanor (1463 KP) rated Why Mummy Drinks in Books

Jan 21, 2020

Why Mummy Drinks

Gill Sims | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry

8.1

(7 Ratings)

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Swear heavy rantings

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Gabrielle Glaister. My expectation picking up this book was that it was going to be a humorous commentary on the daily trials of motherhood but for me, it didn’t hit the funny spot I was hoping for.

Written from the point of view of a 39-year-old mother of two young children we have a view of her life as she hopes it is going to go and then how things actually happen.

The beginning of this book came across as some sort of constant swearing rant by a rather stuck up woman who I was struggling to feel any sympathy for. I nearly gave up on it but it did improve.
I just couldn't muster any love for this mum. I don't think the narration helped for me but overall the tone just wasn't enjoyable. There were moments, in particular, the Christmas period that brought a smile to my face but I had wanted more of a laugh.

I generally don’t mind a lot of swearing but it was done in such a repetitive way it didn’t help the story, oh and having FML read out as letters frequently grated.