Sign up
Search
Advanced search settings

Search only in certain items:

Search results
All (3189)
Content
People
Apps
Books
Orbs
Movies
Music
Podcasts
Shows
Tabletop Games
Tech
TV
Video Games
YouTube Channels
Videos
40x40

Merissa (12699 KP) rated First Born: The Preevitt Chronicles in Books

Dec 17, 2018 (Updated Jun 7, 2023)  
First Born: The Preevitt Chronicles
First Born: The Preevitt Chronicles
Ross Butler | 2015 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
In this Urban Fantasy, we read the story from the perspective of a moody, disgruntled, and contrary fifteen-year-old. She was orphaned at an early age, and when the orphanages closed down, she lived with her elderly social worker. She is adopted by a family in New Jersey, far away from Michigan. She doesn't want to go but has no choice. Once she is there and meets her family, she settles down slightly. Starting a new school, she meets new friends and starts her new life.

With a very fast pace and a severe case of insta-love, this book tells the story of Preevits and Mugglers. Now Preevits may sound bad, but they have nothing on the Mugglers. And then, of course, you have bad Preevits thrown into the mix too.

Finishing on a high, with a possible link to a further book, this is a book for readers of the YOUNG adult genre, with a paranormal twist.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Apr 30, 2016
  
40x40

Rachel King (13 KP) rated She Walks in Beauty in Books

Feb 11, 2019  
SW
She Walks in Beauty
Siri Mitchell | 2010
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I knew next to nothing about New York City's gilded age before reading this book, so this was both a history lesson and an eye-opener to the practices of that time period, expecially among the wealthy young women. I had no idea of the extent that corsets were damaging to the body and health of a woman, and it really explains much of the female behavior that has been epitomized in Hollywood's classic films, such as the common fainting spells. It shows that the "modern" world really has not changed very much in regards to the demands put on women to look and act a certain way to be regarded as attractive. The similarities between Hollywood and the Gilded Age are both remarkable and quite sad, from the encouragement of anorexia and the overindulgence of luxury to how the popularity of an individual can be solely determined by the words of the press.
I did enjoy following Clara's rise to fame and infamy, even if the glamour and mystery of it was stripped away, so to speak. The Christian themes of God loving you just as you are and having a purpose beyond the practices of "society" seemed muted and understated throughout the book, but rather than detracting from the plot, it only seemed to enhance it. While I have been under the impression that books that fall in this genre of Christian Fiction should focus mostly on some Christian theme, this particular book did not seem to. The focus seemed more on revealing the truth about what really happened in New York City's Gilded Age through the eyes of a debutante.
  
40x40

ALilLacey (2 KP) rated Dragon Slippers (Dragon Slippers, #1) in Books

Mar 4, 2019  
DS
Dragon Slippers (Dragon Slippers, #1)
Jessica Day George | 2007
10
7.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
An imaginative story of dragons and a poor, plain girl named Creel. This is an excellent read for not only school age children but also adults. I loved the new take on dragons and what they all hoard instead of gold and jewels. The descriptions of dragons as well as Creel's dress work was vivid and believable. I could really place myself there with Creel and go through what she was going through, even down to her itchy feet while wearing her blue dragon slippers. Recommended! I can't wait to read the rest of the books in the series.
  
40x40

Kaz (232 KP) rated The Lion King (1994) in Movies

Jun 2, 2019  
The Lion King (1994)
The Lion King (1994)
1994 | Action, Animation, Drama
9
8.8 (99 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
The Story, The Animation, The Characters and Songs (0 more)
Nothing (0 more)
A Classic Disney Film
From the Golden age of Disney, 'The Lion King' combines beautiful animation, a solid story, humour and also some real tension and emotion. All topped`off with some great songs. That's why this is my favourite Disney film.

Even though there have been some successful remakes of Disney's classic animations, I feel that the new version of this story isn't going to live up to this animation. If it isn't broken, why try and fix it?

 If you want film for both children and adults, I definitely recommend this.