Friday, December 12
Book Blog Walkers #7
Thursday, December 11
Movie Review: The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
Released: 2008
Genre: Drama, Historical, & Romance
Rating: PG-13
Where I Got It: Borrowed from library
SUMMARY:
Two ferociously ambitious sisters, Mary and Anne Boleyn, are rivals for the bed and heart of the 16th century English king Henry VIII. Based off Philippia Gregory's book, "The Other Boleyn Girl".
TRAILER:
REVIEW:
I decided to give this movie another try, because last time I did not finish this. I'm an open-minded gal, so I wanted to give this movie another chance, because someday I was thinking on re-reading the book and giving it another chance (it was a DNF as well).
However.......I wasted an hour of my life....again....sighs.
Why, why, oh why?! I love all three of the actors soooooooooooo much! Especially the drool-worthy Eric Bana. Nom. Now...if he was Henry VIII, I wouldn't mind losing my head for him. :3
Anyways....the acting was good, I won't lie. However, the rest of the film was a hot mess. I really wish that they made their own script and didn't follow the book. Granted, I didn't finish the book, but from what I've read - they followed pretty well with he book.
Especially with one scene. >_______> Just like the first time I watched it, it made me horribly angry and want to throw something at the screen. It was so historically incorrect (which I am usually okay with normally, but this...no) that I wanted to scream and give the writers and author a nice history lesson. I get creative licenses and all that jazz, but there is a fine-line.
In the end, I still did not finish this movie - I got further, but still...nope. Done. I am moving onto the next movie. I would not recommend this movie to people who don't know the real history, but for those who are bored and want to see an odd twist to the history of Henry and Anne. I shall stamp this with 1 star.
Favorite Character(s): ....okay...I did warm up to Mary a little bit
Not-so Favorite Character(s): Pretty much all of them
Re-watch?: No....I gave it a second try, so I don't feel bad not liking it now.
Wednesday, December 10
Book Review: A Cursed Bloodline by Cecy Robson
Title: A Cursed Bloodline (Weird Girls #4)
Genre: UF, Paranormal Romance, & Fantasy
Pages: ebook
First Published: November 2014
Where I Got It: My shelf (Amazon - on sale)
"Just when Celia thinks the supernatural world can’t turn deadlier, a new rival emerges, proving just how dangerous a power-hungry were can be.
Since being cursed with unique abilities, Celia Wird and her three sisters have fought the most bloodthirsty preternaturals in the Lake Tahoe region. But Celia’s greatest threat is someone she would have never suspected: Anara, a werewolf Elder who has allowed his hatred for Celia to spiral out of control. In a play for dominance, Anara tortures Celia and gives her an ultimatum: sever her mate bond with pureblood were Aric — or Anara will kill everyone she loves.
From the instant they met, Celia and Aric have shared an attraction that cannot be tamed. So keeping Aric away is impossible, and Aric would sooner die than allow anyone to hurt the woman he loves. Misha, master vampire and Celia’s sworn protector, also finds his way into the chaos, seeking blood from those who have harmed her.
Now Celia and her sisters are caught in the middle of a war driven by lust, fueled by hatred, and destined to end in tragedy. For Anara is a force to be reckoned with, and he will not succumb without robbing Celia of those who hold her heart."
Four books into the series and I dying for the fifth! It's been such a long time since I've found a UF series I've been utterly addicted too. Not only is the story good, but the characters have me hooked. I need to find out what happens next. Especially with that crazy and spooky ending.
Oh my goodness....poor Celia. Kuddos to her, because I wouldn't been able to handle all that stress and pressure. She is given an ultimatum to sever her mate bond with Aric (they are "soul mates") or Anara will kill Aric and everyone she loves. If she tells anyone, he will kill them all. Anara is an Elder were, so he has the power of the pack and can harm anyone he wants within MILES. So crazy. So of course, Celia being Celia, does this, but everyone thinks she is going nuts and insane. Ugh! It was so hard to read, because at the same time Anara keeps proving his power by beating her up and mind controlling her friends into beating her up (they don't remember this happening - of course). Such a mess, such a mess.
I totally understand everyone thinking Celia has jumped off the deep end, but really? For all she has done for them wouldn't they expect that she is being a "bitch" and "nuts" and trying to stay away from everyone FOR A REASON!? Ugh! It was a tough read, but I was still addicted. I am excited to see what is next for our heroine and the gang in book 5, which is the last of Celia's story. I have heard that the series is going to continue onto Taran's story (yayy!).
Poor Taran. :/ Poor Gemini. Cecy Robson better fix it!
Okay...I will also say poor Liam. I wasn't a huge fan of him, but man....that was tough part near the end. That is all I can say without spoiling anything major.
In the end, this was a brutal book for not only Celia (and Aric), but for the whole gang. Anara truly was an evil bastard. A great villain, mind you, but evil and I wanted to punch him myself! He had "good intentions", but he took advantage of the pack and harmed the innocent. I think he is the best bad villain of the year in my book. I do recommend anyone who loves some UF in their life try out this series (you need to read the last few books tho). Out of five stars, I stamp this one with 4 stars. It's more like 3.5, but I don't give decimals, so I rounded.
Favorite Character(s): Celia, Gem, Taran, Koda, Emme, Misha, and Anara (just because he was a good bad guy)
Not-so Favorite Character(s): Shayna (she really made me mad in this one), Anara (he is a bastard), and Omar (Ty's Dad....I think thats his name).
Oh my goodness....poor Celia. Kuddos to her, because I wouldn't been able to handle all that stress and pressure. She is given an ultimatum to sever her mate bond with Aric (they are "soul mates") or Anara will kill Aric and everyone she loves. If she tells anyone, he will kill them all. Anara is an Elder were, so he has the power of the pack and can harm anyone he wants within MILES. So crazy. So of course, Celia being Celia, does this, but everyone thinks she is going nuts and insane. Ugh! It was so hard to read, because at the same time Anara keeps proving his power by beating her up and mind controlling her friends into beating her up (they don't remember this happening - of course). Such a mess, such a mess.
I totally understand everyone thinking Celia has jumped off the deep end, but really? For all she has done for them wouldn't they expect that she is being a "bitch" and "nuts" and trying to stay away from everyone FOR A REASON!? Ugh! It was a tough read, but I was still addicted. I am excited to see what is next for our heroine and the gang in book 5, which is the last of Celia's story. I have heard that the series is going to continue onto Taran's story (yayy!).
Poor Taran. :/ Poor Gemini. Cecy Robson better fix it!
Okay...I will also say poor Liam. I wasn't a huge fan of him, but man....that was tough part near the end. That is all I can say without spoiling anything major.
In the end, this was a brutal book for not only Celia (and Aric), but for the whole gang. Anara truly was an evil bastard. A great villain, mind you, but evil and I wanted to punch him myself! He had "good intentions", but he took advantage of the pack and harmed the innocent. I think he is the best bad villain of the year in my book. I do recommend anyone who loves some UF in their life try out this series (you need to read the last few books tho). Out of five stars, I stamp this one with 4 stars. It's more like 3.5, but I don't give decimals, so I rounded.
Favorite Character(s): Celia, Gem, Taran, Koda, Emme, Misha, and Anara (just because he was a good bad guy)
Not-so Favorite Character(s): Shayna (she really made me mad in this one), Anara (he is a bastard), and Omar (Ty's Dad....I think thats his name).
Monday, December 8
Blodeuedd's Book Review - Roulette
Blurb:Miki Durand has always dodged the limelight. As the illegitimate daughter of a French movie star and a Russian billionaire, she craves a normal life—and it’s almost within reach. She’s up for a tenure-track position and has a perfect-on-paper boyfriend. What more could a woman want?
But when an unforeseen tragedy knocks her off cruise control, Miki finds herself leaving sunny LA for cosmopolitan St. Petersburg. With the fate of her father’s international business in her hands, she comes face-to-face with the ultimate temptation: corporate rival Jérôme Michel de Villiers. He’s everything she never thought she wanted, and their sizzling attraction soon sparks into an all-consuming flame.
Notoriously risk-averse, Miki knows it would be a gamble to fall for the sexy French playboy. But for the first time in her life, she’s ready to take a chance and let the chips fall where they may.
My thoughts:
A whirlwind romance, set in France and Russia.
Miki was very sensible. It all came from having a billionaire Russian father and a French actress for a mother. Neither settled down, both had their affairs and were in the papers. So she wanted safety, comfort and to know where everything was.
Oh what a boring life. She is rather dull, grey, has her handsome doctor (kudos for that), is set for a good life. But, he does not want what is best for her, he wants what is best for himself. But thank goodness, she does see the light. Duh. This is a romance after all. She is not gonna end up with a boring doctor who wants her at home, pretty and preggers.
So, you can see the cover. Miki lives for once. Shakes off the grey, understands that good does not mean boring. Meets a hunky playboy, and well, he is a playboy after all so.... There the drama lies, but it's not bad drama. It's real drama. Sometimes life gives you a push but love will win in the end.
A nice romance, passion, a bit of business and love.
Kindle Edition, 274 pages
Published December 2nd 2014 by Montlake Romance
Contemporary romance
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