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Kristin (149 KP) rated Ethan's Story; My Life With Autism in Books
Dec 7, 2018
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I rather enjoyed "Ethan's Story." I don't personally know anyone with autism, but being a Psychology major, I've learned about the spectrum. I like that we get to hear (and see, thanks to the wonderful illustrations) what it's like for Ethan to be at school and around other people, in his own words. This would be a very good book to show/read to a child who either has autism or is a classmate of someone who has it, so they might better understand what's going on. At the end, I really wanted to be Ethan's friend!!
5 stars, and I hope he writes more =)
I rather enjoyed "Ethan's Story." I don't personally know anyone with autism, but being a Psychology major, I've learned about the spectrum. I like that we get to hear (and see, thanks to the wonderful illustrations) what it's like for Ethan to be at school and around other people, in his own words. This would be a very good book to show/read to a child who either has autism or is a classmate of someone who has it, so they might better understand what's going on. At the end, I really wanted to be Ethan's friend!!
5 stars, and I hope he writes more =)
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated A Spell for Chameleon in Books
Jul 12, 2018
I really wish that I loved this book as much as I loved it in middle school. I guess science fiction/fantasy really is not my favorite type of book. I found that I was bored quite a lot with this book.
I have realized that I struggle with books when they are logical. I like my emotional books. The logical nature of this novel seemed dull to me. I did like the plot line, I just did not enjoy the writing style.
All in all, this book kept me entertained. It is a good mix between science fiction and fantasy, however, it falls too much to the science fiction side that I had a hard time enjoying the novel.
I have realized that I struggle with books when they are logical. I like my emotional books. The logical nature of this novel seemed dull to me. I did like the plot line, I just did not enjoy the writing style.
All in all, this book kept me entertained. It is a good mix between science fiction and fantasy, however, it falls too much to the science fiction side that I had a hard time enjoying the novel.
saheffernan (157 KP) rated Lies We Tell Ourselves in Books
Jul 21, 2018
Lies we tell ourselves review
Lies we tell ourselves is a book of rights. Not just those of black individuals but also a hint of rights for those in the LGBTQ community. This takes a hard look at what integration in a school in the south looked like for 8 kids just trying to get what they should be entitled to. I say it's so so because I feel the relationship that was in this book is a bit forced and took away from the rest of the story which made me not super interested in finishing this book. I am glad that I did though.
ashezbookz (32 KP) rated Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in Books
Jul 5, 2018
I re-read this book again - Read in October, again in February - it was still as good as it was then. Though I physically read a copy this time instead of listening to the audio - and I again still thought Blue was someone else the whole book, same lines as Simon in the end - oh how cute cute cute! I cant wait for this movie!!!!!!
I adored this book. I listened to the audio and I loved it! The whole story was great, it evidences high school completely I think. How afraid people are, how afraid they shouldnt be. How rude people are. I think Becky's writing is beautiful and flows amazingly. I can't wait to read more of her books!
I adored this book. I listened to the audio and I loved it! The whole story was great, it evidences high school completely I think. How afraid people are, how afraid they shouldnt be. How rude people are. I think Becky's writing is beautiful and flows amazingly. I can't wait to read more of her books!
Sue (5 KP) rated Murder on a Girls' Night Out (Southern Sisters, #1) in Books
Aug 13, 2018
What do you get when you have a disciplined retired school teacher and her much-married full of surprises sister? A hilarious mystery that will keep you in stitches and wanting more.
When Patricia Ann is roped into visiting the newly purchased country western bar by her sister Mary Alice, she has no idea that they would get mixed into a wild murder mystery. When previous owner Ed is found dead in the bar, the sisters get knee deep in hilariously trying to solve the murder.
If you are looking for a cozy mystery with fun characters, lots of humor and quick wit, and a madcap who-dunnit, then this is a definite book to add to your TBR list.
When Patricia Ann is roped into visiting the newly purchased country western bar by her sister Mary Alice, she has no idea that they would get mixed into a wild murder mystery. When previous owner Ed is found dead in the bar, the sisters get knee deep in hilariously trying to solve the murder.
If you are looking for a cozy mystery with fun characters, lots of humor and quick wit, and a madcap who-dunnit, then this is a definite book to add to your TBR list.
Andy K (10823 KP) rated The Fog (1980) in Movies
Oct 20, 2018
Classic Carpenter!
Director John Carpenter had a lot to live up to and deliver after his striking masterpiece Halloween. He decided to tell an old school ghost story about a coastal town in northern California which is cursed and subject to a mysterious "Fog" which rolls into town and carries ghoulies within its misty depths.
Not as well known or remembered as some other Carpenter works, The Fog still delivers some creepy scares and gruesome death scenes reminiscent of other Carpenter films.
Great cast of vintage horror icons like Janie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh and Adrienne Barbeau make the story more enjoyable and believable.
The film shows its age in parts, but is still an enjoyable horror classic.
Not as well known or remembered as some other Carpenter works, The Fog still delivers some creepy scares and gruesome death scenes reminiscent of other Carpenter films.
Great cast of vintage horror icons like Janie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh and Adrienne Barbeau make the story more enjoyable and believable.
The film shows its age in parts, but is still an enjoyable horror classic.
Andy K (10823 KP) rated Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985) in Movies
Dec 5, 2018
Seen this too many times
I used to watch this movie a lot when I was in middle school.
Kind of a Star Wars/Logan's Run ripoff where an enslaved civilization lives underground doing the bidding of the evil Zygon never questioning if there is a world above or where they fit in the universe. The discovery of a mysterious sword hilt send Orin on an outer space adventure he would never forget.
It was always funny hearing animated characters says "damn" and "shit" when I was younger. Not a big deal now.
Originally released in 3D, you can tell when you watch, but it is still an entertaining animated thrill ride adventure.
Kind of a Star Wars/Logan's Run ripoff where an enslaved civilization lives underground doing the bidding of the evil Zygon never questioning if there is a world above or where they fit in the universe. The discovery of a mysterious sword hilt send Orin on an outer space adventure he would never forget.
It was always funny hearing animated characters says "damn" and "shit" when I was younger. Not a big deal now.
Originally released in 3D, you can tell when you watch, but it is still an entertaining animated thrill ride adventure.
Erika (17789 KP) rated Bodyguard in TV
Dec 13, 2018
I watched this show last month, when it was finally put on Netflix (US). I keep bouncing between wanting to rate it a 7 or an 8. I feel like the show didn't quite live up to the hype. The weird, and frankly, unnecessary fling in it struck me as kind of off... I mean, I guess it was so the characters had more feelings towards each other? I watch a lot of films/shows, and I did kind of figure who was pulling all of the strings after the school was bombed. It had a very '24' vibe. I liked that it was a short season, and honestly, it doesn't need to be continued, it was good as a limited series.
Eilidh G Clark (177 KP) rated All Made Up in Books
Jun 21, 2019
A master storyteller
Janice Galloway knows how to tell a story and this one (memoir) delivers like a skelp on the heid when you wurnie expectin it. A follow up to This is Not About Me,' (which I loved) , this book didn't disappoint. From starting high school to discovering a love for music and Latin, all while avoiding her rocket of a sister, Janice Galloway doesn't skip a beat. From boys, love, friendship, sex and learning how to live in this world, you'll find it all. Honest, cringeworthy, sad and funny and all written ever so poetically, All Made Up delivers.
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Hood Academy in Books
Dec 31, 2019
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
WHERE WOLF? THERE WOLF! THERE CASTLE!
I really liked this book! Mia is a likable strong character who dealt with horrible abuse.
Then her abuser is attacked by a werewolf.
Suddenly she's taken to a school to train in fighting werewolves and discovers the things she thought were good may not be.
So. I really did like this book but there were a few things that struck me as off.
A character is very upset at the idea of werewolf hunting. Another character doesn't even consider that they could be a werewolf.
It's strange because this character was shown to be pretty intelligent before that.
WHERE WOLF? THERE WOLF! THERE CASTLE!
I really liked this book! Mia is a likable strong character who dealt with horrible abuse.
Then her abuser is attacked by a werewolf.
Suddenly she's taken to a school to train in fighting werewolves and discovers the things she thought were good may not be.
So. I really did like this book but there were a few things that struck me as off.
A character is very upset at the idea of werewolf hunting. Another character doesn't even consider that they could be a werewolf.
It's strange because this character was shown to be pretty intelligent before that.