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Ross (3284 KP) rated Warbreaker in Books

Sep 11, 2017  
Warbreaker
Warbreaker
Brandon Sanderson | 2009 | Science Fiction/Fantasy
8
8.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Quite a complicated magic system to get your head round, but it isn't done to death (it is hinted at early but is only really used in earnest quite a lot later in the book). There are aspects of other parts of the cosmere hinted at here (the gods being similar to those in elantris, using material items for powers). A good standalone contribution to the universe.
  
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Defending Hayden (Second Chances, #7)
L.P. Dover | 2016
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
this book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. I really enjoyed this book, the characters were fab and the story was well written. this book is definitely a sweet read but it is a short one, leaving you wanting more at the end. the ending is fab and the book ends perfectly


highly recommended
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Ben (262 KP) rated ICECOOL2 in Tabletop Games

Aug 4, 2019  
ICECOOL2
ICECOOL2
2018 | Action, Animals, Kids Game, Racing
ICECOOL2 is both a standalone game and an expansion for ICECOOL. If played on its own, ICECOOL2 differs from the original.
If you combine both ICECOOL sets, you get:
Multiple new layouts
New game mode called "The Race"
Games playable for up to eight players
Chance to create your own new layouts.
Overall great edition. Love the huge setup that both games put together make!
  
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Sarah (7798 KP) rated Small Gods in Books

Nov 6, 2019  
Small Gods
Small Gods
Terry Pratchett | 1992 | Fiction & Poetry, Humor & Comedy, Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences
7
8.9 (10 Ratings)
Book Rating
Your usual good Discworld story
I love the Discworld novels however if I’m being honest, I prefer the non-standalone series such as the City Guard, Death or the Moist Von Lipwig. Small Gods is one of the few standalone stories in the Discworld catalogue and whilst a Discworld novel is always good, this isn’t one of my favourites.

Brutha is a likeable main character but not lovable. Not because he’s a little bit dim but just because there’s not much to him. Om as the tortoise is rather funny, and the rest of the characters in this are good but not particularly memorable. The story itself is obviously a tongue in cheek take on religion and is funny in parts, although sadly considering when it was written maybe isn’t quite as relevant as it could be today. Overall it’s just a well written entertaining Discworld story.
  
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Triangle of Deception
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Triangle of Deception is one of those sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat books. It’s book four of a series but it makes a wonderful standalone. I don’t want to say too much for fear of giving anything away! Fast paced, energetic, and exciting, this is one that any crime-thriller lover won’t want to miss.



**Thank you to Haggai and Bostic Communications for supplying my review copy!**
  
this is the first in a new series and what a start. this can be read as a standalone book. this is a lovely romance story you'll want to keep reading. I loved the characters and the story was well written. the story plays out slowly with the chemistry between the characters builds and builds. cant wait to read more.

highly recommended
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Sky in the Deep
Sky in the Deep
Adrienne Young | 2018 | Young Adult (YA)
I truly enjoyed this book - i can't give it 5* because there were a few moments I had trouble with but 4.5/4.75 ... close enough - but overall this was a solid book and very interesting. Viking stuff I didn't think would interest me but damn I had so much fun reading this. And a standalone - it wrapped up so nicely I kind of want to read it again.