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Stephanie Neve (104 KP) rated Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) in Movies
Jun 23, 2019
Kind of a Buffer but with hints of what's to come
I actually quite liked this film as it filtered more into the wizarding world I know and love from the HP films. We see Hogwarts and we get more of Newts back story...
However not a whole lot happened. I believe that they intend to make 5 films in the story arc and this one felt like somewhat of a buffer... Its set itself up for an exciting next installment though!
However not a whole lot happened. I believe that they intend to make 5 films in the story arc and this one felt like somewhat of a buffer... Its set itself up for an exciting next installment though!
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Seeker (Keeper Duology #2) in Books
Dec 31, 2019
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This but book was a lot of fun and a breeze to read.
I hadn't read the first one and it jumps straight into the action but there's some pretty decent exposition to help along.
I really liked the fact that it was told from three points of view.
I think Ty's story was my favorite but I adored Maggie's comic book love.
And hooray for strong friendships between women!
This but book was a lot of fun and a breeze to read.
I hadn't read the first one and it jumps straight into the action but there's some pretty decent exposition to help along.
I really liked the fact that it was told from three points of view.
I think Ty's story was my favorite but I adored Maggie's comic book love.
And hooray for strong friendships between women!
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Murder from Scratch in Books
Dec 30, 2019
I received a copy of Murder From Scratch from Netgalley and the publisher.
I really enjoyed this book. My main issue is that all the food talk made me so hungry and as "issues" go that's not bad at all!
I really appreciate the writing of Evelyn. She's actually written as an adult with interests and not as a tall child who brings light to able-bodied folx.
I liked the mystery a lot. The way it was set up as an "obvious" suicide but a family member knows what's up? Definitely my thing!
I really enjoyed this book. My main issue is that all the food talk made me so hungry and as "issues" go that's not bad at all!
I really appreciate the writing of Evelyn. She's actually written as an adult with interests and not as a tall child who brings light to able-bodied folx.
I liked the mystery a lot. The way it was set up as an "obvious" suicide but a family member knows what's up? Definitely my thing!
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Murders and Metaphors in Books
Dec 30, 2019
I'd like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I'd never read this searies before but the third book in I had a pretty good idea of who's who. I'm also pretty interested in reading the whole series so points for that.
The magic bookshop that provides clues in the form of literature is a really interesting idea and a lot of fun!
It was a good mystery and the clues we're really enjoyable.
I'd never read this searies before but the third book in I had a pretty good idea of who's who. I'm also pretty interested in reading the whole series so points for that.
The magic bookshop that provides clues in the form of literature is a really interesting idea and a lot of fun!
It was a good mystery and the clues we're really enjoyable.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated Cold Skin (2017) in Movies
Aug 12, 2019
Different
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This was a strange one. The acting was decent and the cinematography was good. The effects of the creatures was pretty cool, too. The story was just weird. Couple of guys on an island in 1940 running a lighthouse and fighting off what seem to be "mer-people". It was definitely unique. Plenty of action but not super fast paced or anything. The ending was ok but left a lot of unanswered questions. Overall this one is interesting enough to keep your attention. Not too scary for kids or anything, either. Worth a watch.
Fred (860 KP) rated Kingdomino in Tabletop Games
Jan 19, 2019
The tiles are colorful & well made (3 more)
Game is fun
Minor strategy
Casual
Simple. Great for kids & casual gamers
Build your kingdom using tiles in a domino-style game. Score by matching zone types with crowns on your tiles. This game is a lot of fun & great for casual players. Heavy-duty players may find it too simplistic. The "sequel" Queendomino kicks it up a notch. But if you're gonna play with your kids or your wife, who may not be the biggest board game geek, this one is okay.
Dean (6927 KP) rated The Sinner - Season 1 in TV
Dec 20, 2018 (Updated Dec 21, 2018)
Jessica Biel & Bill Pullman (1 more)
Great story
Must watch TV
A truly binge worthy TV programme that will whizz by at just 8 episodes long. I had heard many good reviews for this and highly rated by TV critics as well. It has a very good gripping storyline that will hook you in. As slowly more is revealed over time and in flashbacks why an apparently random act of violence has a lot more to it. Great acting from the leads as well. If you like crime thrillers then check this out!
Russ Troutt (291 KP) rated Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) in Movies
Jul 2, 2019
Solo was amazing! I loved it! Aside from a few cheesy Empire lines, which what do you expect from those Empire folks, I thought it was a great story with an outstanding cast and put together wonderfully. One aspect that really made it great to watch was a lot of the make-up and effects felt more practical and less cheap cgi, which is why out of the newer Star Wars movies I love Rogue One and Solo. A really fun and great movie I definitely suggest seeing.
Jake (52 KP) rated Secret Hitler in Tabletop Games
Jul 24, 2019
Love Social Deduction? Then Love Secret Hitler!
This is one of the best social deduction (if not THE best) games I've ever played: and I've played a lot of them. I highly recommend getting a group of friends together to play this: you will not regret yelling at each other for an hour about who's Hitler and who's not. So fun!
Pretty good business book. A lot of it is just stuff that companies aren't doing, which really bothers me. (Just put the right people in the right seats! Make a 10-year goal! Focus on your core-process and let the rest fall off! etc)
I guess I feel it's a little longer than it needs to be to hit some predetermined word-count or page-count target (I guess so they can charge more or make it seem thick enough to be worth purchasing, etc).
I'd still recommend it, especially to top management everywhere.
I guess I feel it's a little longer than it needs to be to hit some predetermined word-count or page-count target (I guess so they can charge more or make it seem thick enough to be worth purchasing, etc).
I'd still recommend it, especially to top management everywhere.