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Sarah (126 KP) rated Simple Chic Crochet: 35 stylish patterns to crochet in no time in Books
Feb 25, 2019
The cover picture for this book caught my eye while I was browsing for patterns to stash bust/single skein patterns, as it's a very simple pattern that can be worked up in any colourway and modified in countless ways.
I decided to get the book as part of my Scribd subscription, to browse the patterns while I got on with my cushion.
While a lot of the patterns are very pretty and some I would consider making, so many of them are freely available on the internet, with much more in-depth guidance for a beginner. I was a little disappointed that there weren't more original patterns from the writers, rather than so many "generic" crochet patterns.
I decided to get the book as part of my Scribd subscription, to browse the patterns while I got on with my cushion.
While a lot of the patterns are very pretty and some I would consider making, so many of them are freely available on the internet, with much more in-depth guidance for a beginner. I was a little disappointed that there weren't more original patterns from the writers, rather than so many "generic" crochet patterns.
Erika (17789 KP) rated Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) in Movies
Mar 9, 2019
I re-watched this film on the day Luke Perry (RIP) passed. This is also the only thing I've seen to do with the 'Buffy-verse'.
I really enjoy this movie, and I like it even more each time I watch it. It's entertaining and Luke Perry is a looker. He's very swoon-worthy when he cleans up and walks into that dance. Kristy Swanson kicks a lot of butt. But, seriously, Luke Perry has the two best lines in the entire film.
"Are YOU addressing I?"
as well as:
"And, now you're a coat rack."
While I liked this film, I'm not sure about jumping to the series. I may just watch this again.
I really enjoy this movie, and I like it even more each time I watch it. It's entertaining and Luke Perry is a looker. He's very swoon-worthy when he cleans up and walks into that dance. Kristy Swanson kicks a lot of butt. But, seriously, Luke Perry has the two best lines in the entire film.
"Are YOU addressing I?"
as well as:
"And, now you're a coat rack."
While I liked this film, I'm not sure about jumping to the series. I may just watch this again.
Cumberland (1142 KP) rated Four Dead Queens in Books
Mar 25, 2019
Murder Mystery
I'm not usually interested in murder mystery, but I really enjoyed this book. It was told in the alternating perspectives of the Four Queens of Quadara and a Thief named Keralie. Keralie is the MC of this story, and she is trying to discover who killed the Queens. She meets a boy named Varin who is trying to help her dispite coming from a different background, and knowing that she is untrustworthy. The story has a lot of twists and turns that make it hard to put down. All of the characters are interesting, and each one of them has secrets that they are hiding. The question is what secret is worth killing for?
Sam (74 KP) rated Christmas at the Little Wedding Shop in Books
Mar 27, 2019
This one way okay. It’s an acceptable Christmas romance, but like I said before, I’m a bit younger than the type of reader this is aimed for so I may be the wrong person to be reviewing this.
It was quite entertaining and it did manage to keep me hooked through the majority of the book. However, I did end up skimming the final quarter just because I was getting bored of the plot and was ready to move onto a new book.
I think that this has the prospect to be a really good book, but I’m just in the wrong age group to manage to relate to a lot of it.
It was quite entertaining and it did manage to keep me hooked through the majority of the book. However, I did end up skimming the final quarter just because I was getting bored of the plot and was ready to move onto a new book.
I think that this has the prospect to be a really good book, but I’m just in the wrong age group to manage to relate to a lot of it.
Sam (74 KP) rated The Unauthorised Biography in Books
Mar 27, 2019
I loved this! I got so excited when I saw the thirteen questions about Lemony Snicket that were being asked, and I loved it even more when I discovered that they were being answered in the typical Snicket way – cryptic and nonsensical.
The book is made up of multiple letters, newspaper clippings and diary entries that explain everything and nothing at the same time.
It did give a few of the characters some more background which I enjoyed, and it explained the relationship between the characters a lot more than the book series does.
It never tells you the exact truth. I stared at the Snicket family tree for ages trying to work out the initials!
The book is made up of multiple letters, newspaper clippings and diary entries that explain everything and nothing at the same time.
It did give a few of the characters some more background which I enjoyed, and it explained the relationship between the characters a lot more than the book series does.
It never tells you the exact truth. I stared at the Snicket family tree for ages trying to work out the initials!
Auburn (57 KP) rated The Dating Game in Books
Apr 10, 2019
I had not read anything by this author and the plot seemed like something I would really enjoy. Sadly this book fell very flat for me. It was a pick up, put down, and not care if I never saw it again.
The premise, characters, and length were all perfect; the author just seemed to miss a lot of plot holes. There is also a suprisingly large amount of tropes smashed into one book.
The only real redeeming quality for me was the fact that Sara grew throughout the book. You could see her growth and feel that she was a well thought out character.
Thank you for the chance to read this egalley.
The premise, characters, and length were all perfect; the author just seemed to miss a lot of plot holes. There is also a suprisingly large amount of tropes smashed into one book.
The only real redeeming quality for me was the fact that Sara grew throughout the book. You could see her growth and feel that she was a well thought out character.
Thank you for the chance to read this egalley.
Auburn (57 KP) rated The Dysasters (The Dysasters #1) in Books
Apr 10, 2019
I really loved the premise of this book. Science mixed with magic and what happens when you don't exactly know the problems that could arise. The action was abundant and exciting. I mean it starts with a tornado and people dying. If that isn't throwing you right into the middle of it.
The book includes artwork that is reminiscent of comic books and give you a sense of what the characters look like in the authors mind. It helped me picture a lot of things that weren't properly shown.
The ending was enjoyable and showed that not all family is blood.
If you liked any of the other books by these authors then definitely check it out.
The book includes artwork that is reminiscent of comic books and give you a sense of what the characters look like in the authors mind. It helped me picture a lot of things that weren't properly shown.
The ending was enjoyable and showed that not all family is blood.
If you liked any of the other books by these authors then definitely check it out.
Elizabeth (1521 KP) rated Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) in Books
Apr 24, 2019
I received a free copy of this book after winning a goodreads contest. It was a decent book; interesting enough to keep me reading, but not enough to have me hooked and reading through the night to find out what happened next.
I am left with a lot of questions at the end. What is Kate? What's up with her blood? If it's so sacred, why did she perform a blood ritual in front of a virtual stranger in her apartment? Why did she leave said stranger in her apartment with access to her bloody clothes while she went to take a shower?
Hopefully the other books in the series will answer some of my questions.
I am left with a lot of questions at the end. What is Kate? What's up with her blood? If it's so sacred, why did she perform a blood ritual in front of a virtual stranger in her apartment? Why did she leave said stranger in her apartment with access to her bloody clothes while she went to take a shower?
Hopefully the other books in the series will answer some of my questions.
Elizabeth (1521 KP) rated Orange is the New Black: My Time in a Women's Prison in Books
Apr 24, 2019
I had watched the series and was intrigued to hear the story from Piper's POV, in her own words. There are scenes in the series taken right out of the book, word for word, but there were a lot of differences as well.
Piper is portrayed in the show as a selfish jerk. In the book, she was the complete opposite. I get that drama has to be added in order to make the show more appealing, but the story as told in the book is an interesting insight into this woman who, through stupid choices in her youth, was incarcerated and faced with the harsh realities of life in prison and the struggles of her fellow inmates.
Piper is portrayed in the show as a selfish jerk. In the book, she was the complete opposite. I get that drama has to be added in order to make the show more appealing, but the story as told in the book is an interesting insight into this woman who, through stupid choices in her youth, was incarcerated and faced with the harsh realities of life in prison and the struggles of her fellow inmates.
Obsessed book reviews (49 KP) rated Tragic Love (Sulfur Heights, #2) in Books
May 7, 2019
this is a fantastic book and I think I've just gone through a lot of different emotions reading this book. the ending made me cry which rarely happens. like the first book the subjects are hard hitting but done in a sensitive way. I was hooked from page one and couldn't put the book down. this book was just as good as the first and I couldn't wait to start the third. the author writes the book from both points of view which works beautifully. all the characters and the story line are well written, each contains the right amount of details to make this a fantastic book
highly recommended
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