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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2171 KP) rated The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (Origami Yoda, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Dwight is the weird kid in sixth grade until he creates an origami Yoda and starts giving out advice. The funny thing is, the advice seems to be good. Is it magic or just luck? The book is really a collection of short stories with a quick climax near the end. Many of them were heartwarming, but I wanted it to be building toward something long before it did.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-strange-case-of-origami.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/07/book-review-strange-case-of-origami.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Jo (37 KP) rated Boundless (Unearthly, #3) in Books
Oct 6, 2018
Sigh. I'm now grieving the loss of dear friends, left with only memories. No more new adventures to look forward too. I devoured this trilogy and now I wish I'd paced myself because they're all finished and I'm left empty. As much as I love a good book, a book that sucks me in and makes me feel so much a part of the magic, I hate that last page where I know it's goodbye. Thank you, Cynthia Hand, for a wonderful trilogy that I know I will relive over and over.
Roxanne (13 KP) rated Skulduggery Pleasant in Books
Nov 9, 2018
Although this book is aimed towards children of 9 years plus, I believe it's still a great read for adults. It really is a lot of fun! It's an adventure story filled with magic and mild horror, which in my opinion is a great mix. I knocked a star off as I thought the ending was quite abrupt. A massive build up which lead to a bit of an anticlimax.
I liked all of the characters and would like to see if they return in the second installment.
I liked all of the characters and would like to see if they return in the second installment.
Cori June (3033 KP) rated Searching for Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles, #2) in Books
Dec 3, 2018
In the sequel, you get Mendanbar's pov. Again there is no dumbing down characters and common sense that most fairy tales lack. There is more magic in this book and is a little different paced. I think the plural of dragons is a slight misnomer and one of the characters can get a little too technical with his 50 cent words. & I don't mean the rapper. Although, it does get translated. This is a story that doesn't take itself to seriously and because of that it is enjoyable.
Ross (3284 KP) rated American Horror Story - Season 3 in TV
Aug 15, 2019
A darker version of The Craft
For me, this series was a little more mainstream, especially following on from the horrifying second series. It was a little bit of a dated construct - a coven of young witches doing young witch things. Luckily we had the higher level witches fighting against their voodoo counterparts and witch-finders to add some originality to that. There was also a good amount of humour injected through the character interactions and different types of magic.
A good solid series, but not as dark and gruesome as previous series.
A good solid series, but not as dark and gruesome as previous series.
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated The Mummy, the Will, and the Crypt (Johnny Dixon, #2) in Books
Dec 31, 2019
I'd honestly forgotten how good this one is!
Hi Fergie!
So, it deals with fear on two different levels. The fear of abandonment. Grandma has a brain tumor and his dad's plane is shot down.
And fear of the supernatural. An evil person with a magic box that can turn people into mummies.
Johnny's determination to find the will and the way he goes about it is one of my favorite things. Because he's far from perfect but even with the mistakes he makes, Johnny is a good bean.
Hi Fergie!
So, it deals with fear on two different levels. The fear of abandonment. Grandma has a brain tumor and his dad's plane is shot down.
And fear of the supernatural. An evil person with a magic box that can turn people into mummies.
Johnny's determination to find the will and the way he goes about it is one of my favorite things. Because he's far from perfect but even with the mistakes he makes, Johnny is a good bean.
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.
Natari (73 KP) rated Death's Mistress (Dorina Basarab, #2) in Books
Jul 19, 2019
Dorina Basarab is my favourite series by my favourite author. In the second installment we get to have more exciting adventures with and against vampires and fey. Dory is strong but is not invincible (especially now she is up against some formiddable opponents). This is so refreshing to read. Not a sucky chosen one who flicks het magic wand and all is ok. It's edge of your seat, sassy never give up attitude will pull you in again. Can't wait to get my fangs into the next book.
Dork_knight74 (881 KP) rated The Last Witch Hunter (2015) in Movies
Jul 3, 2019
Well done
Im not a big Vin Diesel fan(you won't catch me watching any sequels to Fast and Furious) but I enjoyed his performance in this movie. This movie was very well done. Great cinematography, good acting and a cool, dark, fantastical story. Very entertaining with good characters, cool magic and a few interesting twists. I'm not sure how, but I think I'd enjoy a good sequel to this one. Fun and entertaining this one fits the criteria for a good movie. Watch it with thre family! Really worth a watch!
EmersonRose (320 KP) rated Tris's Book (Circle of Magic, #2) in Books
Nov 20, 2019
I read the first book in this series last month, after being an avid fan of the Tortall series for years, and I fell in love with the characters. All four of the main characters are sweet, interesting, unique, and fun. I really appreciate how Tamora Peirce made them so distinct from each other and balanced their own tragic backstories with their strength, humor, and adorableness. I would not be surprised if this is not the only book from this series I read this month. Wonderfully fun tale of magic and adventures.