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The Book Thief
The Book Thief
Markus Zusak | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.8 (129 Ratings)
Book Rating
This novel was recommended to me by an old high school friend. This is definitely not my typical book. I like the fast paced suspense/romance and I tend to stick with those novels. I'm glad that I picked up this novel.

This novel was very interesting. It's a collection of short stories narrated by death. It follow the life of a young German girl during the time of world war 2. It's told in a different way by having "Death" as the narrator.

This was a pretty quick read. It makes you think too. It's one of those novels that will make you think about the depravity of human beings and give you some hope along side of it.

All in all, it was a good novel that deals with World War II.
  
Show No Mercy (Black Ops Inc. #1)
Show No Mercy (Black Ops Inc. #1)
Cindy Gerard | 2008 | Romance
8
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
I really enjoyed this book. I found that the storyline was not predictable and that I was constantly on the edge of my couch reading this book. I finished this book in 24 hours. It was extremely good and I found myself captured by this book.

The writing was better than I expected. Most romance books that I have read are poorly written and filled with smut. I found that this book was well written and I didn't feel like the sex was too over the top.

The characters were lovable and I found myself laughing many times. I loved all of the characters and felt like the author knew what she was talking about.

All in all, this was a very good book. I will definitely look into Cindy Gerard's books in the future.
  
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Tami (7 KP) rated Roomies in Books

Jul 10, 2018 (Updated Jul 10, 2018)  
Roomies
Roomies
Christina Lauren | 2017 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Romance
8
7.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
I just found Christina Lauren by reading Love and Other Words and had to find another of her books, I'm glad I found this one.

I loved the dynamic between Holland and Collin. It's a crush, it's a ruse, it's love. The characters are easy to relate to and you root for them the entire book. There are some VERY steamy parts in the book that make the book just that perfect segway from sweet to sultry. As a woman, I'd love to rumple some sheets with Collin myself. :)

As with any romance, the storyline runs on a formula:

*girl meets boy
*insert positive storyline
*insert insurmountable problem
*insert resolution
*insert HEA

Luckily the storyline, writing style, character dynamic, and steam give the formula the kick it needs to be a good book.
  
The Accidental Guardian (High Sierra Sweethearts, #1)
The Accidental Guardian (High Sierra Sweethearts, #1)
Mary Connealy | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry, Romance
10
8.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Are you a person would would like to see what an wagon trail is like. Learn about it some what. Well you get glimpses of it though the accidental guardian. You can see what it like to be a survivor of a wagon train.

We find out about Tracy Riley and some of his past. He has to protect not only woman but also two children. They are survivors of the wagon train. We seem to be following more of Deb's story rather then her little sister Gwen and the children. Though maybe in the second book we learn more about the children and Gwen story.

Deb is adventurous and Trace and seem interested in Tracy from the beginning. Trace put Deb in his bed that first night. Is there romance between them or not?
  
God Bless The Broken Road (2018)
God Bless The Broken Road (2018)
2018 | Drama
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Good movie
I enjoyed this movie, but it's not one I see myself watching multiple times. The story follows a woman grieving the loss of her husband. Before his death she was heavily involved with her church, but her grief causes her to turn from God. This movie focuses on having faith in God, amd helping others while they are struggling with there faith. The church community played an active role in the story, and overall I think the movie did a good job showing grief. At times I was worried that the romance would be used as an easy way out, but in the end it was done in a way that didn't feel forced or rushed. If you are a fan of religious movies this is one you should consider watching.
  
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
2009 | Drama
Almost everything (0 more)
The story line had more potential than it represented at the end (0 more)
Been hooked since Season 2
If there is anything that I would say I've ever been obsessed with this would be it. Everything from the character development to action and romance is right there. I especially love this show because unlike many other supernatural stories you get an in depth look into the history of how it became. And there are so many different creatures and supernatural beings to see. The Salvatores aren't too harsh on the eyes either ;). The only thing that would have made it better is if the last season had been stretched out to the average number of episodes to maximise the storyline a bit more. Even given the circumstances they shouldn't have rushed it. #TeamDamonForever
  
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
2009 | Drama
Almost everything (0 more)
The end has more potential than they gave it (0 more)
Been Hooked Since Season 2
If there is anything that I would say I've ever been obsessed with this would be it. Everything from the character development to action and romance is right there. I especially love this show because unlike many other supernatural stories you get an in depth look into the history of how it became. And there are so many different creatures and supernatural beings to see. The Salvatores aren't too harsh on the eyes either ;). The only thing that would have made it better is if the last season had been stretched out to the average number of episodes to maximise the storyline a bit more. Even given the circumstances they shouldn't have rushed it. #TeamDamonForever
  
Murder Girl (Lilah Love #2)
Murder Girl (Lilah Love #2)
Lisa Renee Jones | 2018 | Thriller
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Loving this series so far and can't wait to see where we end up next!
Second book in this series and I can't say enough how thrilled I am that we'll be in for more of Lilah Love! Her tough attitude and fierce independence make her one bad a$$ FBI Profiler and a character that I can't help but love and admire. This story is a perfect blend of suspense, action, and romance and Kane's patience and understanding of Lilah and her habits is heartwarming. As dark as his life and experiences may be, he goes out of his way to create a safe place for her, even when she feels like there is no else she can fully trust. Loving this series so far and can't wait to see where we end up next!
  
A Star Is Born (2018)
A Star Is Born (2018)
2018 | Drama, Romance
Outstanding Story
I didn't think this was going to be my kind of movie, but I really enjoyed it. Ally and Jack's love story had all the ingredients for a classic romance. It starts off slow and cheesy then develops into something else.
The movie did a great job of showing how Jack and Ally were in different stages of there careers. Ally was just starting out while Jack had been worn down by many years in the music industry. This plays a large role in there relationship dynamics, and as Ally becomes more involved with the music industry the dynamic begins to change.
Ally was a great character who you really wanted to see achieve, and while Jack wasn't always likability he added a lot of depth into the movie.
  
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Andy K (10823 KP) Oct 6, 2018

I would love to see this. The reviews were kind of mixed so I wasn't sure what to think. Glad to know some people like it.

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Cumberland (1142 KP) Oct 6, 2018

I would expect it to have mixed reviews its just that type of movie.

The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins | 2014 | Young Adult (YA)
8
8.5 (277 Ratings)
Book Rating
So, here is what I thought. This was a very entertaining story. I think that the romance was too contrived. It is a young adult fiction, so I sort of expect that, but it doesn't mean that I should expect that. Collins could have done a better job on that. Also, I was hoping for a bit more development in certain areas, and a more "in your face" to the Capitol ending, but there are two more books, so I'm sure that will come later. The writing could have been more polished as well. Other than that, I really enjoyed it. It has themes of redemption, loyalty, and forgiveness, and being set in a culture of death, I think that this book is very relevant to today's society.