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Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
2017 | Action, Adventure
Happy (2 more)
Captain America - after credits
Jacob Batalon as Ned (absolutely hilarious!!)
Had high expectations and I wasn't disappointed. Homecoming was surprisingly funny and definitely worth the watch !
Loved the video diary at the beginning!! Tom Holland was a great choice to play young spider-man!
There's no origin story, so for anyone who isn't familiar then watch the earlier movies (which I highly doubt) There are a view plot twist thrown in which you wouldn't expect (but I won't spoil anything) The way the movie was shot felt like it wasn't trying too hard which definitely worked to it's benefit, I feel like movie nowadays try to shove so much CGI that it takes away from the story and actors, but this was really refreshing, hence why I love the video diary at the beginning so much
  
Marvel's Jessica Jones - Season 2
Marvel's Jessica Jones - Season 2
2018 | Drama
My unpopular opinion for today is that I was not impressed by Jessica Jones Saeson 1. A lot of people's highlight is Kilgrave, but I found him one-note and boring. And the lead character, Jessica, doesn't really grow and neither do the characters around her.

Enter Season 2, characters that actually change throughout the story. And not just Jessica. Hogarth, Trish, Malcolm. They all experience real growth and I interesting ways.


I was blown away by the midseason twist. That was when I was totally sold.


I will admit that I was a little disappointed with the ending, of for no other reason than found it anticlimactic. That's the final point it didn't get. But as far as keeping me involved in the characters for 13 episodes, I think they nailed it. Can't wait for Season 3.
  
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Darksoul (1 KP) rated Bird Box (2018) in Movies

Feb 16, 2019  
Bird Box (2018)
Bird Box (2018)
2018 | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
New kinda of story...good cast with good acting rolls for everyone...easy to follow. (0 more)
Could of gone more indepth.. (0 more)
Actually better than i though.
Contains spoilers, click to show
I disnt mind this film i had mixed feeling about this film as it was a stright to Netflix movie and bless netflix to birs they just aint got the movie touch just yet but with this it was refreshin to see a film like thus with a new twist on drama thiller and horror.
I think for sure the film cold have def explained what was what an even showed up a proper look at what the fuck people were seeeing in a proper detailed such way even seein the mystery entity was or is apart from a blowin pile of wind an leaves an a glimpse as a passing dark shadow but 100% Well worth watching.
  
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
Pandemic Legacy: Season 1
2015 | Environmental, Medical
Immersive narrative (3 more)
Plot twists!
Real cooperation
Exciting, lots of surprises every campaign
The campaign is not replayable (1 more)
Adding steps to the mechanics of the game can make you forget some things
The best experience we had on a table
The famous Pandemic cooperative game about saving the world from epidemic disease with a Legacy twist, which means, playing a campaign where new goals, rules, characters, skills will be added and lost along the game.
We loved the tension and the rewarding feeling when we won.
The game is full of surprises. The box includes some mystery boxes and a bunch of dossiers that you can only open as you advance with the campaign.
The storyline is interesting and we'll balanced. You will get help if you keep losing, and things will get more challenging if you keep winning.
  
Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven
Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven
Bella Forrest | 2018 | Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult (YA)
9
9.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
When I started reading this, I did not have very large expectations. I'd never heard of the author but when it popped up on my Goodreads, I thought I might aswell give it a chance.
I'm so glad I did! The character, Harley, is a spunky 19 year old who has an amazing fiery attitude. When she meets Wade, I expected her to become this sappy girl - like a lot of female characters can become - but he seems to make her even more fiery, which makes for hilarious reading.

The general pace of the plot is fantastic, you're constantly left wondering what is going on but in a good way and the twist at the end is perfect and definitely unexpected.

I would definitely recommend this book. It's easy to read and enjoyable. I'm well into the second instalment and I am hooked!!!
  
The Life Intended
The Life Intended
Kristin Harmel | 2014 | Romance
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The Life Intended, by the talented Kristin Harmel, is a real page turner. The premise of the book covers Kate Waithman's life after her husband is tragically killed in a car accident shortly after they were married. What Kate doesn't realize though is her life is far from being complete. The book encompasses the pain a widow feels after their spouse has been taken from them, and how to still find happiness after that.

I seriously could not put this book down for anything and I just wanted to keep reading to find out what happened. Just when you think you know the direction the book is going to go, there's still a little twist that you don't see coming that still makes this book quite enjoyable. At the end tears may be shed, so you may want to have some tissues ready.
  
It’s been a long space voyage, so long that the crew of the Space Warts is bored. Unfortunately, trouble finds them in the form of Commander Salamander, the notorious space pirate who is Commander Toad’s arch nemesis. He quickly boards the ship and plans to force the crew to play his favorite game, Hop the Plank. Can they get out of this situation?

I remember liking this one as a kid, but as an adult, it just doesn’t hold up well. The puns, a favorite of mine, aren’t on full display here. The twist at the end is just a bit too abrupt for me. I’m sure kids who are fans of these books will still enjoy it, however.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2017/07/book-review-commander-toad-and-space.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated Fallow in Books

Feb 21, 2018  
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Fallow
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I have been a big fan of cross-country, road-trip type novels ever since reading The Talisman, so I was excited to get my hands on this book. Fallow was some trip! The details of the incident that landed Mikey in jail are fed to the reader bit-by-bit, and the more you start to realize what happened, the harder it is to put this book down. Once I spotted the twist headed my way, I had to keep reading until I got to the end. I just had to know what exactly happened years ago, and how it would all end up in the present. This was a thrilling debut novel, and I’ll be watching for more from this author.

<i>NOTE: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of the book.</i>
  
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Kristin (149 KP) rated Golden in Books

Dec 7, 2018  
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Golden
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a "fractured fairytale" modeled after Goldilocks and the Three Bears. But this version has a paranormal twist that will keep you entertained throughout the novel.

I have to admit, I was a little confused after the first few chapters, because of all the new characters that got introduced. It was a little hard keeping up with all of them. However, I eventually kept it all straight, and I really enjoyed the story. I used to wonder what happened to Goldilocks after she left the three bears' home, and now I know! Plus, with the epilogue leaving it open for another book based on what Sam finds, I look forward to seeing what happens next in the story.

4 1/2 stars
  
How to Stop Time
How to Stop Time
Matt Haig | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry, History & Politics
8
8.0 (21 Ratings)
Book Rating
Unique (0 more)
This book is one that crept up on me unexpectedly. I've been doing a reading challenge and one of the books I needed to read was one that I chose just by looking at the cover. When I started reading the book, I had no idea what to expect because I didn't know what it was going to be about. I was a bit confused at first because of that but quite soon, I got into the swing of things. I don't think I've ever read anything like it and not sure I ever will again. It was so interesting to see a narrative that creates a fictional twist on historical events. It was such an incredible read and would definitely recommend it to anyone. First time I've ever read a Matt Haig book and I was thoroughly impressed.