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Merissa (12699 KP) rated Marella (Wraidd Elfennol 1) in Books

Jun 24, 2017

Marella (Wraidd Elfennol 1)

Morgan Sheppard | 2016 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

8.8

(4 Ratings)

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Marella (Wraidd Elfennol 0.5) by Morgan Sheppard

Marella is the prequel novella where we meet her for the first time. You find out a bit more about her childhood, her relationship with her parents, Daren, and also you are with her when she meets Nixie for the first time. This novella shows how important some things are to Marella, giving her the basis for the woman she becomes in Water Weaver.

I would recommend that you read this one first, before Water Weaver, just so that you get the rounded picture of Marella. Saying that, if you haven't, I don't think it would spoil anything. Definitely recommended for all fans of Wraidd Elfennol.

* I received this book from the author in return for a fair and honest review. *

Merissa
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Dean (6927 KP) rated The Thing (2011) in Movies

Feb 10, 2018

The Thing (2011)

2011 | Drama, Horror, Mystery

6.3

(17 Ratings)

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A really good prequel to a horror classic. It's been a while since I saw the '82 version, so I watched the DVD feature that shows some of the lengths they went to to keep the set design in keeping with the '82 film. This one answers the questions to just what on earth happened at that base! There are plenty of scenes that refer to what they discover in the old film. The effects are great and needed to be. Thankfully it isn't all CGI and they made some good animatronic creature designs to start with.
It's very similar otherwise to the original in how it pans out and takes you right up to the start of the '82 classic. If anything it will make you want to see the original again as well.

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Loz Hughes (80 KP) rated Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! (2018) in Movies

Jul 29, 2018

Great to see Donna's backstory (3 more)

The songs merged well with the storyline

There was more comic value than the first one

Cher still has it.

Was more melancholy than the first one, not quite the same happy, get up and dance vibe. (0 more)

Abba fabba.

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This was a great film and a good sequel and prequel to the first film. It rolled along quite nicely and the laughs were good. But I found overall this movie was more reality based than the first one and left me feeling a little reminded by my own mortality, which I was totally not expecting.
The acting was great as per usual and cher totally rocked her song (though I am a fan). I think I prefer the first one though for the feels.

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BookwormMama14 (18 KP) rated Gentleman of Her Dreams (Ladies of Distinction, #0.5) in Books

Jan 2, 2019

Miss Charlotte Wilson believes that God has brought her the perfect man to marry, Mr. Hamilton Beckett. But is he truly the gentleman of her dreams? Charlotte has devised a flawless scheme to snatch up the perfect husband. But does she have her sights set on the wrong man?

My review of this novella is short because I don't want to give away too many spoilers. I enjoyed reading this short prequel to Jen Turano's series Ladies of Distinction. It is light and full of humor! An excellent start to this series and I can not wait to read the first book, A Change of Fortune. Jen Turano has quickly become one of my favorite authors. After a Fashion is by far one of my favorite books that I have read this year.

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David McK (3547 KP) rated War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) in Movies

Apr 28, 2020

The final part of the 2010 version of the Planet of the apes films (after both Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), with Andy Serkis again portraying the noble Ape leader Caesar, and with this film set (I believe) roughly 15 years after the viral outbreak that occurred during Rise of the ...

Acting as a prequel of sorts to the Charlton Heston originals, this one - while perhaps a bit slow paced - also shows how mankind loses the ability to speak, starting their journey towards becoming the dumb brutes of that Heston original.

I have to say, however, that the title is a bit misleading (unless it's referring to Caesar's inner war?): perhaps "Skirmish for the Planet of the Apes" would be more apt … ?

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At Home at the Zoo

Edward Albee

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'I've been to the zoo.' These opening words usher the audience into one of the most iconic plays in...

Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated A Tethered Duet in Books

May 13, 2020

A Tethered Duet

Jessica Wayne | 2020 | Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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A Tethered Duet ( Tethered series book1)
By Jessica Wayne

Can love span centuries?Two hundred years ago, a jealous sorcerer robbed Aine and Aengus of their future together when he ended Aine's life. Now a spell will offer them a second chance...But when Aine returns as Abby to Ireland, can she and Aengus reignite their love? Have the lifetimes apart dampened the love they once felt for each other? Or have the centuries provided the sorcerer with enough power the keep them apart for eternity?

It was a very enjoyable read! A very sweet story with a few dramatic moments! The little prequel story after Was also very sweet! If you like a good old romance with a magical twist you will enjoy this Duet.