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Cori June (3033 KP) rated The Anubis Gates in Books

Aug 23, 2021  
The Anubis Gates
The Anubis Gates
Tim Powers | 1983 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The idea (0 more)
slow (1 more)
a bit disjointed
It was an ok book. A bit slow at places and the main character could be a bit dense at times. If you want a time travel book that has science and explanations on the difference between free will and predetermination, this isn't your book at all. Magic! Not the answer to everything but yeah. There are a few surprises and twists that are fun. Doyle is a good lead. The clown terrifying.
It is a bit disjointed but starts to smooth out after a bit.
Not a bad read but not anything amazing.
  
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InfernalNinja (49 KP) rated Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Books

Nov 20, 2021  
Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Paul Terry, Tara Bennett | 2021 | Film & TV
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Lots of BTS anectodes from key people (1 more)
Talks about key problems that needed solved during each phase
Not really a deep dive into design choices. Mostly storytelling. (0 more)
As excited as I was for an "Art of the movies" book(retroactively, maybe I should've read the synopsis more carefully.),this is NOT that book. However, it still hosts a treasure trove of knowledge once you accept that. It's still super fascinating to read all about the creation of an interconnected movie franchise, because rather you love or hate Marvel movies, there's just no denying that what they've accomplished is nothing short of magic.
  
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Merissa (12358 KP) rated Witchy, Witchy (Spellbound Trilogy, #1) in Books

Jun 8, 2023 (Updated Jun 8, 2023)  
Witchy, Witchy (Spellbound Trilogy, #1)
Witchy, Witchy (Spellbound Trilogy, #1)
Penelope King | 2012 | Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult (YA)
10
8.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is a light-hearted story about magic with a side interest of romance. The story and relationships in the book flow very naturally but don't expect everything to be straightforward! There are some twists and turns in this book, some that are explained and some that aren't. This book drew me in from the start and the time passed very quickly whilst I was reading it. Very enjoyable both as Young Adult and as a Paranormal. Further books in this series are now on my wish list.

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Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Aug 14, 2013
  
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Ali A (82 KP) rated Unseelie in Books

Jan 19, 2023  
Unseelie
Unseelie
Ivelisse Housman | 2023 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A few years ago, there was an accident in Seelie and Isolde’s home village and ever since, they’ve been on the run. Seelie is an autistic changeling trying to understand and control her unpredictable magic - it doesn’t help that she finds it almost as difficult to fit in with the humans around her. Her sister Isolde, is an amazing pickpocketer and uses her skills to keep them alive. When a heist goes wrong, the twins find themselves in a larger mystery than they expected and discover secrets of the history of both faeries and humans. With new companions on their adventure can Seelie get control of her magic in time to protect her sister.

“The perfect start to any morning. Who needs coffee when you have the icy shock of mortal terror?”

I was pretty excited to read this book portraying an autistic main character written by someone who is on the spectrum themselves. It is a wonderful portrayal for children and young adults to see themselves represented, especially in a fantasy, magic filled world like we see in Unseelie. Seelie’s character is honest and true, and you see this world through her eyes - with and without overstimulating events.

Each of the four main characters were fun to meet and learn about - though I am hoping we get to see more flushed out history of both Raze and Olani in the next book.

The pacing of this novel was a bit slow in places, especially in the middle and then the ending kind of hit you fiercely. I didn’t realize this would be a duology until the last few pages, especially since nothing really wrapped up and you were kind of left with unexplained events and a cliffhanger. That being said though, I am super excited for the next book in the series and will for sure be waiting for that to hit the shelves.

*Thank you Inkyard Press for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review