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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2615 KP) rated Murders and Metaphors in Books
Jun 20, 2021
Local Author Returns to Murder
Charming Books is providing the books at a signing located at Morton Winery. The author is Belinda Perkins, a local who has become a respected sommelier. However, the evening ends in tragedy when Charming Books owner Violet Waverly finds Belinda’s body in the vineyard. Belinda was the estranged sister of Violet’s friend Lacey, and Lacey becomes the prime suspect. Can Violet figure out the messages that Charming Books is sending her to clear her friend?
It’s been years since I read the earlier books in the series, but I’m glad I reconnected with the characters. While I normally avoid paranormal themed cozies, I find this premise absolutely charming. The mystery is wonderful and kept me guessing right until the end. It’s filled with suspects who are perfect at keeping me confused. A few of the series regulars were fun but underdeveloped here, but that’s because they had little page time. The regulars we saw more of were great, and I especially appreciated the growth we saw in Violet. I hope to return to the next book in the series soon.
It’s been years since I read the earlier books in the series, but I’m glad I reconnected with the characters. While I normally avoid paranormal themed cozies, I find this premise absolutely charming. The mystery is wonderful and kept me guessing right until the end. It’s filled with suspects who are perfect at keeping me confused. A few of the series regulars were fun but underdeveloped here, but that’s because they had little page time. The regulars we saw more of were great, and I especially appreciated the growth we saw in Violet. I hope to return to the next book in the series soon.
BookInspector (124 KP) rated Little White Lies in Books
Sep 24, 2020
The story is told from a dual perspective. Seven years ago Anne’s daughter disappeared, and now she has been found. Her daughter is a teenager now, so Anne needs to learn how to communicate with her again. Another person who is sharing the story is Jess, Abigail’s cousin sister, who was very close to her when they were both little. I think it was quite a strange character pick. I liked Anne’s thoughts in this book, she was lost, confused and kept fighting to get her daughter back, not this estranged child that she has found. But I didn’t really understand the need for Jess, she just kept repeating herself over and over again, not offering much to the book. I would have enjoyed the book more if Abigail shared her experiences and thoughts. That would’ve made the whole book more absorbing for me.
I really liked the way the author created the suspense in this novel. She kept building it up with very creative clues and mentions of some juicy details. I was absolutely engrossed to find out what this secret will be, and pretty disappointed when I found out what that “big” secret was.
I really liked the way the author created the suspense in this novel. She kept building it up with very creative clues and mentions of some juicy details. I was absolutely engrossed to find out what this secret will be, and pretty disappointed when I found out what that “big” secret was.
LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated The Lost Boys (1987) in Movies
Jan 15, 2021 (Updated Jan 15, 2021)
There's is just straight up nothing I don't like about The Lost Boys.
Corey Feldman's decision to put on a deep voice for the whole runtime, Kiefer Sutherland's mullet, the absolutely banging soundtrack (oiled up beefcake saxophone guy and all)
The whole movie is dripping with atmosphere from the opening shot, it's extremely 80s vibe being constantly undercut with a darker edge, and buzzing with the excitement of youth and freedom.
It's always stuck in my mind as a horror that kids could watch, but every time I revisit The Lost Boys, I'm always taken aback by the sudden bursts of violence. It brings it own additions to the vampire horror genre, being that sure, it's gets bloody here and there, but the adolescent story that's woven throughout, and it's frequently funny and warming screenplay gives it a unique touch that is hard to successfully imitate.
The Lost Boys is Joel Schumacher's finest work (followed by Falling Down of course) and is a film that is so of its era, but still manages to feel fresh. Absolutely love it. Now excuse me whilst I go and listen to Cry Little Sister on repeat.
Corey Feldman's decision to put on a deep voice for the whole runtime, Kiefer Sutherland's mullet, the absolutely banging soundtrack (oiled up beefcake saxophone guy and all)
The whole movie is dripping with atmosphere from the opening shot, it's extremely 80s vibe being constantly undercut with a darker edge, and buzzing with the excitement of youth and freedom.
It's always stuck in my mind as a horror that kids could watch, but every time I revisit The Lost Boys, I'm always taken aback by the sudden bursts of violence. It brings it own additions to the vampire horror genre, being that sure, it's gets bloody here and there, but the adolescent story that's woven throughout, and it's frequently funny and warming screenplay gives it a unique touch that is hard to successfully imitate.
The Lost Boys is Joel Schumacher's finest work (followed by Falling Down of course) and is a film that is so of its era, but still manages to feel fresh. Absolutely love it. Now excuse me whilst I go and listen to Cry Little Sister on repeat.
Kim Pook (101 KP) rated All The Bright Places (2020) in Movies
Dec 24, 2020
A young lad finch goes for a run and comes across a young girl violet standing on a bridge. He tries talking to her but she tells him to leave. Instead he joins her on the bridge and it's assumed he helps her down as it cuts to the next scene.
We learn that finch is failing school and violet lost her sister, since then she has become withdrawn from society, she does have friends but has lost interest in doing anything with them.
Finch starts to take an interest in violet, he asks her to be his partner in a class project and sings to her in an Instagram post to get her to talk to him. This works and they meet up to talk. This starts the beginning of a friendship between the pair, which of course turns to romance.
I quite enjoyed the movie. it's not your typical romance movie, both characters are vulnerable and trying to save each other. I felt the characters worked very well together, but I did find it disappointing that we don't know much about finch the way we do about violet.
We learn that finch is failing school and violet lost her sister, since then she has become withdrawn from society, she does have friends but has lost interest in doing anything with them.
Finch starts to take an interest in violet, he asks her to be his partner in a class project and sings to her in an Instagram post to get her to talk to him. This works and they meet up to talk. This starts the beginning of a friendship between the pair, which of course turns to romance.
I quite enjoyed the movie. it's not your typical romance movie, both characters are vulnerable and trying to save each other. I felt the characters worked very well together, but I did find it disappointing that we don't know much about finch the way we do about violet.
Sammeh Lowry (15 KP) rated Isla and the Happily Ever After (Anna and the French Kiss, #3) in Books
Jul 13, 2019
I am so sad I have finished these books,I want more adventures from them all! Yet again this was an amazing summer read, just a breezy read that tugs at my heartstrings.
This book has some of the best sex scenes I have ever read,there I said it.
I love the whole oh well nothing can go wrong here Isla finally has Josh who she has wanted FOREVER but wait oh...oh...OH....but how?! They can go back right I mean....OH...OH Isla you cow....no wait poor Isla I'm sorry...oh dear. This is just a few things my mind was screaming throughout this book. I found the lead up to the main part of the book a little slow, but keep with it and when you get there you will be wishing to get back to the happy bits!
This book doesn't just focus on Isla and Josh but her and her best friend Kurt,and her relationship with her younger sister Hattie. Of course some well known faces pop up which made me go all EEEEEK! and OOOOH! and AWWWHS! I just can't believe I have finished them I am absolutely gutted!
This book has some of the best sex scenes I have ever read,there I said it.
I love the whole oh well nothing can go wrong here Isla finally has Josh who she has wanted FOREVER but wait oh...oh...OH....but how?! They can go back right I mean....OH...OH Isla you cow....no wait poor Isla I'm sorry...oh dear. This is just a few things my mind was screaming throughout this book. I found the lead up to the main part of the book a little slow, but keep with it and when you get there you will be wishing to get back to the happy bits!
This book doesn't just focus on Isla and Josh but her and her best friend Kurt,and her relationship with her younger sister Hattie. Of course some well known faces pop up which made me go all EEEEEK! and OOOOH! and AWWWHS! I just can't believe I have finished them I am absolutely gutted!
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