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Vesper Flights

Helen Macdonald

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Animals don't exist to teach us things, but that is what they have always done, and most of what...

Spirit Ascendancy ( The Gateway Trilogy book 3)

E.E. Holmes

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In the wake of their terrifying escape from Fairhaven Hall, sisters Jess and Hannah Ballard find...

Crown Court Killer (London Podcast Mystery #3) by Dahlia Donovan

Dahlia Donovan

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Months after saving their flamboyant theatre friend from disaster, DannelOrtea and OsianGarey are...

MM Cozy Mystery

LoganCrews (2861 KP) rated The Wailing (2016) in Movies

Oct 28, 2021

The Wailing (2016)

2016 | Horror, International, Thriller

8.5

(12 Ratings)

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Babe, are you okay? You haven't even touched your rotting deer carcass. Better than 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘝𝘝𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 - A weird, absolute gonzo ripper of a ghost movie bursting at the seams with occult gibberish that shrieks with the agonizing intensity of a dying animal and wraps up with one of the most genius conclusions of the 2010s decade. On top of all that it's also chock full of exposed-nerve performances, amazing cinematography, and all these dazzlingly staged setpieces (highlights include the multiple rituals that are thrilling as *hell* and the literally dizzying chase sequence in the cliffside woods). Can't really say this wastes a minute of its 156 minute runtime - starting by very engagingly stringing along a deceitfully simple mystery which gradually morphs into a messy blast of at least three different genres all handled with originality and a wicked sense of inertia - with one of the best child performances ever translated to film. One of the few "begs for a rewatch" movies that actually warrants one.

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Hazel (2934 KP) rated 214 Palmer Street [Audiobook] in Books

Apr 11, 2022

This is one of those books that I neither loved nor loathed ... I liken it to one of those films that's not brilliant but you have to watch it to see how it ends but you soon forget about it.

In summary, it's a story about lies and secrets and one woman's quest to find out the truth and the consequences of her doing so. It starts off well, drops in the middle and gets going again towards the end. There are twists but I found them quite predictable. The characters are an interesting bunch and not particularly likeable and I have to admit that I wasn't particularly upset when one of them met an untimely end!

The narrator did a good job but I just found this book not particularly memorable or 'thrilling' but many have so give it a go.

Thank you to Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest, unbiased and unedited review.

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ClareR (5874 KP) rated Godkiller in Books

Feb 22, 2023

Godkiller

Hannah Kaner | 2023 | LGBTQ+, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

10.0

(1 Ratings)

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This book was fantastic! I didn’t want it to end - which is quite fortunate, because I believe there will be more to come (it says this is book #1 on Goodreads, so it must be true!).

I loved the characters: Kissen, a Godkiller who loves her job; a girl with a couple of rather large secrets, one of which is Skediceth, a small god who is tied to her. Which is something of a conundrum for Kissen. If she kills the little god of white lies, will she kill the child as well? And then there’s Elogast, a Knight turned baker, who has to ask one last favour from a god for his best friend. Why the god would do anything for him is a mystery - after all, Elogast killed many gods and destroyed their shrines during the God Wars.

The world building in this is epic, the pacing is perfect, and it’s just an overall exciting, thrilling ride of a story.

I need more asap!

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Merissa (12861 KP) rated Midnight Conquest (Bonded By Blood Vampire Chronicles #1) in Books

May 30, 2023

This is the first book in the Bonded by Blood Vampire Chronicles. It is a paranormal romance/suspense, with a historical setting; rather than a historical romance with a paranormal twist. This is a distinction to be aware of as it MAY make a difference to a hardcore historical fan!

This story tells the tale of Broderick and Davina, how they meet, what impact on each others' lives they have or will have, tells of the fears they fight, and the enemies who plot against them. There will be an overall story arc running through this series, as the epilogue tells us when Cordelia once again makes an appearance.

With an engaging storyline, excellent world and character building, plus a smoothly paced plot that builds to a thrilling climax, this story is a wonderful start that nonetheless will leave you wanting to know more. Definitely recommended.

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Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Mar 21, 2016

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Merissa (12861 KP) rated The Eternal (Mythology #3) in Books

May 31, 2023

The Eternal (Mythology #3)

Helen Boswell | 2015 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

10.0

(1 Ratings)

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The finale of the Mythology series does not disappoint in any way, shape, or form. I felt that Helen Boswell made a brave step in that a lot of this book is from the point of view of Jonathan, instead of just Hope and Micah like usual. This means that you definitely see things differently and find out reasons for the way that he has acted and the things he has done.

With plot twists and turns aplenty, this is one nail-biting climax that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you turn from page to page, afraid to put it down in case something happens whilst you're away!

Excellently written, and smoothly paced as per the author's style, this made for a thrilling climax to the series and I have no hesitation in highly recommending this series.

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Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Mar 31, 2016