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Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated Vengeance (Out for Blood #2) in Books
Sep 27, 2021
159 of 250
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Vengeance ( Out for Blood book 2)
By CY Jones
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I never thought I'd be that girl.The one that would sacrifice myself, but I did.For him, for love.Now I'm in Hell, and O'Donnell is King of this Underworld.Revenge was my mission, now Vengeance is my goal.Warning: 18+ This is a Dark RH, and contains strong language and certain triggers
I’d go with 3.5 stars on this one as it just lacked that bit of action I was expecting when rescuing Shadow! I expected it to just have more oomph! But overall I did enjoy the book!
Kindle
Vengeance ( Out for Blood book 2)
By CY Jones
Once read a review will be written via Smashbomb and link posted in comments
I never thought I'd be that girl.The one that would sacrifice myself, but I did.For him, for love.Now I'm in Hell, and O'Donnell is King of this Underworld.Revenge was my mission, now Vengeance is my goal.Warning: 18+ This is a Dark RH, and contains strong language and certain triggers
I’d go with 3.5 stars on this one as it just lacked that bit of action I was expecting when rescuing Shadow! I expected it to just have more oomph! But overall I did enjoy the book!
Sassy Brit (97 KP) rated Smashbomb in Apps
Jun 4, 2019
Easy to stay in touch via the app!
Smashbomb is a review site with a difference. in fact, it's so 'alternative' it really fits in with my whole blog theme, so I thought I'd tell you a bit more about it. Think social network for reviews.
I rarely promote websites, but I feel this is great for not only book bloggers but authors too. Even though the range of what is on offer goes far beyond the book world, since you can rate anything from products and services to places, events and podcasts. If this is your (book) bag, then there's potential for most of you reading to get involved!
Smashbomb works on an encouraging reward system where you get points (Kudos points) for taking part in various different ways, like reviewing or making a list of your favourite things. You also get extra Kudos for just logging in each day, and as regular 'Smashbomber' you might even gain extra Kudos points from other members who like your stuff and follow your posts.
I find the community is really friendly and the UI is easy to navigate. You can access the site online via your computer, and also keep in touch with what's going on by an app on your phone. If I were to compare this to anything I'd say it reminds me of a cross between Trip Advisor, and Facebook, only (dare I say it?) with less rules and more fun...
I rarely promote websites, but I feel this is great for not only book bloggers but authors too. Even though the range of what is on offer goes far beyond the book world, since you can rate anything from products and services to places, events and podcasts. If this is your (book) bag, then there's potential for most of you reading to get involved!
Smashbomb works on an encouraging reward system where you get points (Kudos points) for taking part in various different ways, like reviewing or making a list of your favourite things. You also get extra Kudos for just logging in each day, and as regular 'Smashbomber' you might even gain extra Kudos points from other members who like your stuff and follow your posts.
I find the community is really friendly and the UI is easy to navigate. You can access the site online via your computer, and also keep in touch with what's going on by an app on your phone. If I were to compare this to anything I'd say it reminds me of a cross between Trip Advisor, and Facebook, only (dare I say it?) with less rules and more fun...
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May 22, 2019
Lyndsey Gollogly (2893 KP) rated The Magicians: Book 1 in Books
Mar 14, 2021
37 of 250
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The Magicians ( Magicians book 1)
By Lev Grossman
Once read a review will be written via Smashbomb and link posted in comments
Quentin Coldwater's life is changed forever by an apparently chance encounter: when he turns up for his entrance interview to Princeton he finds his interviewer dead - but a strange envelope bearing his name leads him down a very different path.
Omg I struggled all the way through this book! It’s so jump and fas forwarded so fast I felt whiplash!! Apart from one instance nothing really happened until book 2 within the whole book!! Very disappointed in all of it char were so very weak. I’m genuinely gutted because it shows so much promise!
Book
The Magicians ( Magicians book 1)
By Lev Grossman
Once read a review will be written via Smashbomb and link posted in comments
Quentin Coldwater's life is changed forever by an apparently chance encounter: when he turns up for his entrance interview to Princeton he finds his interviewer dead - but a strange envelope bearing his name leads him down a very different path.
Omg I struggled all the way through this book! It’s so jump and fas forwarded so fast I felt whiplash!! Apart from one instance nothing really happened until book 2 within the whole book!! Very disappointed in all of it char were so very weak. I’m genuinely gutted because it shows so much promise!
Plumbobmummy (3910 KP) rated Where the Crawdads Sing in Books
Sep 16, 2020
Characters (3 more)
Setting
Ending - all loose ends tied up
Emotional
This is unlike any book I’ve previously read however I was lucky to receive a copy from a smashbomb giveaway and I’m so glad I did as it’s the best book I’ve read this year.
The majority of the book centres around Kaya as a young woman known as ‘The Marsh Girl’ having mainly brought herself up out in the marshlands and the events which occur after the body of a young man is found. But we also see her life from young girl leading up to the present and a snapshot of her life through to elderly lady.
It’s a beautifully written story with a beautiful cover that I would recommend to anyone.
The majority of the book centres around Kaya as a young woman known as ‘The Marsh Girl’ having mainly brought herself up out in the marshlands and the events which occur after the body of a young man is found. But we also see her life from young girl leading up to the present and a snapshot of her life through to elderly lady.
It’s a beautifully written story with a beautiful cover that I would recommend to anyone.
5 Minute Movie Guy (379 KP) created a post in Smashbomb Feedback
Jun 26, 2019
Pete Thompson (4339 KP) rated Madame X by Madonna in Music
Oct 13, 2019
After winning this from Smashbomb and requested I review it so here goes.
I would not have purchased this album even though I do like some of Madonnas other works but they are mostly the 80s hits and some from the Frozen album.
I found 2 or 3 tracks ok to listen to with nice use of beats and piano in the songs. But over all I felt she was trying to cater to too many genres which sometimes works but for me on this occasion it didnt. A generous 5 out of 10 from me.
I would not have purchased this album even though I do like some of Madonnas other works but they are mostly the 80s hits and some from the Frozen album.
I found 2 or 3 tracks ok to listen to with nice use of beats and piano in the songs. But over all I felt she was trying to cater to too many genres which sometimes works but for me on this occasion it didnt. A generous 5 out of 10 from me.
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Jul 31, 2020
BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) rated Smashbomb in Apps
Mar 14, 2018 (Updated Mar 15, 2018)
Reviewing made easier
Okay I wanted to use the app a few days as well as using as many features as I can before writing a review and after a week I can honestly say I really do love the app.
While I do enjoy the site the app really is a welcome addition since I mainly access the site on my phone and the app has just made using Smashbomb so much better.
Everything is really easy to navigate between the app and the website so far everything seems to be in the same places so right off the back I felt like I've been using the app the whole time.
I really like the Home Discover list etc buttons at the bottom of the screen makes everything easy to use.
The only issues I've run into so far is the app won't open up every once in while it just stays frozen on the Smashbomb logo page and I have to clear the app and reopen it for it work. One time after I first installed it did it completely refuse to open for a bit no matter what I did but I haven't run into that problem again.
The second issue is not being able to use my back button to go back to previous pages since as soon as I hit it it takes me all the way out of the app and to my phones homescreen which I'm not going to lie is kind of driving me crazy and making looking up things a bit of a pain.
Over all thr app is really great and I'm so glad that it was finally added.
While I do enjoy the site the app really is a welcome addition since I mainly access the site on my phone and the app has just made using Smashbomb so much better.
Everything is really easy to navigate between the app and the website so far everything seems to be in the same places so right off the back I felt like I've been using the app the whole time.
I really like the Home Discover list etc buttons at the bottom of the screen makes everything easy to use.
The only issues I've run into so far is the app won't open up every once in while it just stays frozen on the Smashbomb logo page and I have to clear the app and reopen it for it work. One time after I first installed it did it completely refuse to open for a bit no matter what I did but I haven't run into that problem again.
The second issue is not being able to use my back button to go back to previous pages since as soon as I hit it it takes me all the way out of the app and to my phones homescreen which I'm not going to lie is kind of driving me crazy and making looking up things a bit of a pain.
Over all thr app is really great and I'm so glad that it was finally added.
Elski (281 KP) rated Love, Simon (2018) in Movies
Nov 12, 2018
A teen angst rom-com for the modern age. It follows formula plot points well trodden except that Simon (played charmingly by Nick Robinson) is gay. This was a big step forward for a major studio such as 20th Century Fox to give it the mainstream film treatment it deserves.
There's some great music and a likeable cast, and plenty of humour.
On first watch you're kept guessing on who the mystery love interest Blue is and end up just as relieved/pleased as Simon when the truth is revealed.
Jennifer Garner as Simon's Mum gives a perfect speech at one point that makes me well up each time I see it. It stands up well to repeat viewings. A recommendation for anyone to watch, not just for teens.
Thanks to Smashbomb for the dvd!
There's some great music and a likeable cast, and plenty of humour.
On first watch you're kept guessing on who the mystery love interest Blue is and end up just as relieved/pleased as Simon when the truth is revealed.
Jennifer Garner as Simon's Mum gives a perfect speech at one point that makes me well up each time I see it. It stands up well to repeat viewings. A recommendation for anyone to watch, not just for teens.
Thanks to Smashbomb for the dvd!