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We Have Always Lived in the Castle
We Have Always Lived in the Castle
Shirley Jackson | 2009 | Fiction & Poetry
5
8.0 (15 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book was highly recommended to me and I tried to like it, I really truly did, but there was something about it, that just didn't work for me. I am not sure what it was, but it was not my favorite book and I am not sure that I liked any of it. I am giving it a 5 because it wasn't horrible, it just wasn't for me. I think it should be given the chance, but know that it may not be the book for you.
  
Lady Mechanika #0 (Lady Mechanika Vol. 1)
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Hmm

It was interesting but I'm not that into steam punk. I liked the idea of her not knowing her past and I'm sure we'll learn more about her in future issues.
  
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Seth recommended The Vanishing (1988) in Movies (curated)

 
The Vanishing (1988)
The Vanishing (1988)
1988 | Mystery, Thriller
7.3 (3 Ratings)
Movie Favorite

"Not so much a film about tragic loss as one about obsession. Intense, disturbing, and affecting. A film not easily forgotten. I’m not sure I actually liked any of the characters—but I felt for them. I thought about The Vanishing for days after watching it. It still creeps into my thoughts when I least expect it."

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When I Look In the Mirror
When I Look In the Mirror
Tanith Davenport | 2023 | Erotica, Paranormal, Romance
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
liked well enough, but not sure this author is for me!
Independent reviewer for Achaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

I liked this, well enough, but I'm not sure this author works for ME. I stress the ME here!

I said in the first book I read from Davenport, I'm With The Band, that I wanted to read another book by this author, but not that series. And this book fits that bill, since it's a stand alone.

But while I read it, finished in under an hour, and there were some things I did like, it just really isn't one for me.

I liked that it doesn't get as scary as I thought it would, once I started reading. Ouija boards are nothing to be messed with, as Tatum finds out here, and I won't ever touch one! Finding a demon in her mists was tricky to deal with but Zach really helps her.

I liked the connection between Zach and Tatum, and how that all plays out. I wasn't sure which way things would play out and it left me hanging for a hot minute!

I didn't like that only Tatum gets a say, I would have liked to hear from Zach.

Like I said, only short, some 70 pages. Not sure it was really for me, but passed a lazy Tuesday morning in bed.

3 good stars

*same worded review will appear elsewhere
  
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)
Rick Riordan | 2005 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
6
7.8 (9 Ratings)
Book Rating
I'm not the biggest fan of fantasy but I liked this. Having watched the film a while back and enjoying it, I thought I'd try the book. I don't remember a lot of the film but I know they didn't always run along the same lines but nevertheless I liked both.

I'm not sure if I'll be reading more books in the series and that's mainly down to my reading tastes.
  
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Hazel (1853 KP) rated Me and Mr. Darcy in Books

Dec 14, 2018  
Me and Mr. Darcy
Me and Mr. Darcy
Alexandra Potter | 2007 | Fiction & Poetry
6
6.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
I hesitated before rating this book. It was not as bad as two stars but I am not sure it is worthy of three, so let us say it is two and a half. Whilst I liked the Jane Austen/<i>Pride and Prejudice</i> references, I am not really a fan of Chick Lit and at times found it a bit tedious. However there were times when I got into the story line; I did read it in one day after all...
  
The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I loved this webcomic so much!!! It was sweet and romantic and the artwork was pretty amazing--the odd page of coloured landscapes only made it more so.

I'm not sure what I thought of how it ended. I liked it but at the same time I wanted more, so much more of T.J and Amal.

Amazing!!
  
This book ....was interesting. Im not really sure how i feel about it at the moment. I feel like the relationship development was really flat and I couldn't really connect to the characters . The main female character frustrated me to no end and i want a huge fan of the Insta-Love but i liked what the author was trying to portray. I may give the 2nd one a go but not to sure yet.
  
The Mortal Instruments 1: City of Bones
The Mortal Instruments 1: City of Bones
Cassandra Clare | 2007 | Children
8
8.2 (111 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book was very interesting. I liked the concept and I found myself intrigued with the premise of the book. I did like the characters. Even though they were a little too juvenile for me I found that I could relate to them. The characters were interesting. I liked that it was a quick read. I may continue on in the series but I'm still not sure.

Ultimately, I liked the book but I will admit that I am still unsure about the ending.
  
TR
The Ruin (Cormac Reilly, #1)
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I won this book from a Goodreads Giveaway and I ended up really liking it, I don't usually go for the detective-murder mysteries but this was a good read. I like the idea that it happens to also be a series, not sure if I'll continue to read about this detective but I liked this book.