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Jason Bourne (2016)
Jason Bourne (2016)
2016 | Action, Drama
They should've left Bourne alone
The original Bourne trilogy are possibly some of the best spy films I've ever seen. This was followed up by Legacy which wasn't great, so I was hoping with Matt Damon back, we might see a decent return for Jason Bourne. Sadly this wasn't the case. The whole film just seemed lacking in any intrigue or excitement, and there was a constant sense of having done all of it before. Despite having a great cast, nobody really excelled and even Damon looked pretty bored throughout. They really shouldn't have bothered with this one!
  
My Cousin Rachel (2017)
My Cousin Rachel (2017)
2017 | Drama, Romance
Interesting but a little too ambiguous
This is a strange film. For the most part it’s a very interesting gothic drama, and creates a lot of intrigue as you try to figure out what’s going on. Sam Claflin and Rachel Weisz do very well, but I found the film and the goings on a little too ambiguous. The ending left me a little unsatisfied and it wasn’t exactly unpredictable either. For me, the most frustrating thing was how quickly he fell for Rachel’s charms. Literally within minutes of her arriving he seemed to lose all of his prior hostility - not exactly realistic.
  
The Way We Were (Enigma #12)
The Way We Were (Enigma #12)
Shandi Boyes | 2018 | Romance
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
fantastic read
This is the twelfth book in this series by this author but the first one that I have read. This s a very emotional read. This book has heartache, joy, drama and some intrigue. The characters are very passionate and intense. I'm definitely going to go back and read the others in this series. I was drawn into the story from the start even though I haven't read the other books. I can't wait to read more from this author and this series in the future.



Highly recommended book

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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The Empire (Filthy Trilogy #3)
The Empire (Filthy Trilogy #3)
Lisa Renee Jones | 2019 | Romance
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
fantastic read
This is the third book in this series by this author. This is a fantastic conclusion to this very sexy and suspenseful read. This author has an amazing talent of bringing you romance, intrigue and well developed characters in one book. This book and the entire series have a very engaging story line, which will keep you hooked till the last page. Amazing well written characters you will love. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.



Highly recommended series

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
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Dana (24 KP) rated Throne of Glass in Books

Mar 23, 2018  
Throne of Glass
Throne of Glass
Sarah J. Maas | 2012 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
10
8.7 (91 Ratings)
Book Rating
Oh my god!! If you have not picked this up and you like fantasy novels, do it right now. Stop what you are doing and read this book!!! It is full of badassery, not too much romantic stuff, and magic. In the battle to find out which person will be crowned the King's Champion, lots of mystery and intrigue happens to our main heroine, Celaena Sandorthien. What is even cooler about this, there are pronunciation guides in the back of the book (at least in the paperback edition). I can't wait to start on the next one!!
  
The Society (Spy Girl book 3)
The Society (Spy Girl book 3)
Jillian Dodd | 2017 | Mystery, Young Adult (YA)
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The mystery and intrigue continues. With very new piece of information we learn it seems as though one question is answered and at least two more appear.

Huntley continues to save the world in style whilst trying to decipher her past. All of this is made more challenging by not knowing who to trust.

As a reader we are just as baffled as Huntley about her past, despite the very small snippets from an unknown narrator.

The book ends on a pretty massive cliffhanger, so be prepared, although you’re lucky, you won’t have to wait for the next book to be released.
  
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Hazel (2934 KP) rated No Time To Cry in Books

Nov 11, 2018  
No Time To Cry
No Time To Cry
James Oswald | 2018 | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
9
9.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
No hesitation in recommending
Loved it, loved it, loved it!

What a fantastic first book in a new series - murder, suspense, action, intrigue, twists and turns aplenty and with the fantastic characters, perfect pace and gripping story line, this makes for one excellent book.

Highly recommended and I can't wait for the next one to see how Con develops and what she gets up to next.

Did I say I loved it?!?

Many thanks to the publisher, Wildfire (a part of the Headline Division of Hachette UK) via NetGalley for my copy in return for an unbiased review.
  
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
2001 | Comedy, Drama
8.6 (10 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"The Royal Tenenbaums. The style of the movie is so brilliant, and it just had so much character and intrigue, and the characters are all so specific, and funny, and heartbreaking, and as heightened as the world is, everybody’s so grounded. There’s just so much going on in that movie, and it just keeps moving. When you sit through it, you’re never bored through any of it, and I just think that [Wes Anderson] is one of the best directors of all time. I love pretty much everything with Bill Murray in it, so yes, that would be the first one."

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Blue Moon Rising (The Patroness, #1)
Blue Moon Rising (The Patroness, #1)
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
After reading this for a second time I can now give a fair review.


This book is so unique in its plot. It takes us on a journey through Paris while weaving a tale of action, intrigue and romance. Natalie combines both fantasy and other famous fictional characters to enhance the story and I loved it :D

You come to like the characters and will them on in their journey of discovering who the bad guys are.

It is a really enjoyable read and I will be sure to re-read the second one now too :D
  
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Martyr
8
6.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
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Martyr ( John Shakespeare book 1)
By Rory Clements
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This ingenious debut introduces John Shakespeare, Elizabethan England's most remarkable investigator, in a tale of conspiracy and murder that succeeds brilliantly as both historical fiction and crime thriller.

This is one of my favourite eras to read! I really enjoyed this book it was full of murder and intrigue in a very dark time especially if you were religious and on the wrong side. It’s definitely a book I recommend if you like historical fiction. It has some very interesting characters along the way.