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Sara Biondi (16 KP) rated Mortal Engines (2018) in Movies

Dec 13, 2018 (Updated Dec 13, 2018)  
Mortal Engines (2018)
Mortal Engines (2018)
2018 | Fantasy, Sci-Fi
The post apocalyptic word is actually interesting, actors' performances (especially great Hugo Weaving) are convincing enough and the CGI is better than expected (0 more)
Usual YA tropes (female badass hero, cheesy love story, etc.) (0 more)
Pleasant surprise
  
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Yara Shahidi recommended The Bluest Eye in Books (curated)

 
The Bluest Eye
The Bluest Eye
Toni Morrison | 1970 | Fiction & Poetry
7.6 (5 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"Still one of the only books that has left me in tears. Morrison’s words vividly depict how societal pressures and stereotypes become internalized, emphasizing the importance of self-love through a story of self-hate."

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How To Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia
How To Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia
Mohsin Hamid | 2013 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry
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Book Favorite

"Hamid performs intricate, impossible tricks with time and place in this novel, and he’s so artful that it all feels not just plausible but effortless. Plus, the not-conventionally-requited love story is completely swoony."

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I cried twice in this, and it isn't that long either.

Poor Dylan :'( And if Bo doesn't cut his hair soon, he'll be like Rapunzel :P

They're so cute together. A nice, sweet, love story.
  
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Crash into Me (Heart of Stone, #1)
K.M. Scott | 2013
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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this book had me hooked from the first page, I had a hard time putting it down. a very gripping story with a ending that will leave you shocked. the characters journey through the book is fantastic and as the story unfolds the truth is discovered. this is the first book in the set so have the others handy as you'll need them. this book is a love story but with lots of twists and turns that keeps the story flowing to the end.
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Everything, Everything (2017)
Everything, Everything (2017)
2017 | Drama
It's sooo sweet (1 more)
Soundtrack is awesome
It is yet another teen romance (0 more)
I am such a softy at heart
If your thing is sickly sweet, predictable love stories then this is for you! As it happens, I love a good love story. The chemistry between the actors is brill, I also loved how it's shot when they are texting eachother (if you've seen it, you'll know what I mean).
  
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Dear Haiti, Love Alaine
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10.0 (1 Ratings)
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I received a copy of Dear Haiti, Love Alaine from Harlequin TEEN (US Canada) through Netgalley.

I seriously love Alaine. I'd love to read more about her.

The story is told through school reports, news, articles and text messages and is a bit jarring at first but the storytelling makes up for it.

It's got family secrets and a curse and a witty protagonist that made me want to cheer.
  
The Art of Racing in the Rain
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Garth Stein | 2006 | Mind, Body & Spiritual, Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences
8.9 (7 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"It’s about the life of a race car driver, told from the perspective of his dog, Enzo! Trust me, you’re gonna love this story — even those who are skeptical about talking canines. Your family will love it. Your friends will love it. And call me a gambler, but I’d put money on the fact that even your cats will want you to read it to them again and again."

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A Valentine's Breakfast in bed is a sweet story. It shows how the kids love their parents by making breakfast in bed on this special day. This book is excellent for showing love and showing that Valentine's day is for all types of love. Children will learn that Valentine's day is not just for the couple but for all those that we love.

This story is well done. The family in this story is a different one and different ethnicity. I enjoyed that as the author wants to show diversity. This one is good for this book and still has a black history month relation. I do not know if that stood to be that. I love that he has done so. It can stand shown that way and what this memorable holiday in the middle of February is all about.

The pictures are colorful. The story is mainly set on the two children making breakfast for their parents for this special day. They show it by making a few breakfast food for them. How will they enjoy the day with their mom and dad?

This book also will help children learn rhyming and some kindness and love. Parents will enjoy having this book along with the rest of the series on their bookshelves. They can read along with their children.