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February readings | Shifters, Magic, and Mysteries

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Title: Red NoticeSeries: Tom Buckingham #1Author: Andy McNabGenre(s): Mystery, Action, Thriller, Military FictionPage count: 416 pagesPublished: 5 November 2012 My review | Book | Audiobook Title: Shadow and BoneSeries: Shadow and Bone #1Author: Leigh BardugoGenre(s): High Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal, RomancePage count: 358 pagesPublished: 5 June 2012 My review | Book | Audiobook Title: Face … Continue reading February readings | Shifters, Magic, and Mysteries

An Echo in the Sorrow (Soulbound VI) by Hailey Turner | Book review

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An Echo in the Sorrow (Soulbound VI) Hailey Turner published 1 March 2021Patrick Collins has spent years handling cases as a special agent for the Supernatural Operations Agency, even as his secret standing in the preternatural community has changed. He should have confessed to his role as co-leader of the New York City god pack … Continue reading An Echo in the Sorrow (Soulbound VI) by Hailey Turner | Book review

Shadow & Bone | Teaser trailer reaction

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https://www.tumblr.com/wornoutspines/788793441022885888/check-out-my-season-1-review-of-shadow-and?source=share Despite my thoughts on the first book, I figured that out would make for a spectacular looking screen adaptation. And this teaser trailer seems to prove me right. I've recognized a few plot points, which was to be expected but I now need to see how the characters are and interact. Check out my … Continue reading Shadow & Bone | Teaser trailer reaction

SAS: Red Notice (Tom Buckingham #1) by Andy McNab | Book Review

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Red Notice (Tom Buckingham ) by Andy McNabDeep beneath the English Channel, a small army of vicious terrorists has seized control of the Eurostar to Paris, taken 400 hostages at gunpoint – and declared war on a government that has more than its own fair share of secrets to keep.One man stands in their way. … Continue reading SAS: Red Notice (Tom Buckingham #1) by Andy McNab | Book Review

January readings | New and Old Book Series

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Title: Traitor's BladeSeries: Greatcoats #1Author: Sebastien de CastellGenre(s): Epic Fantasy, AdventurePage count: 384 pages (e-book)Published: 10 February 2014 My review (Soon) | E-book | Audiobook Title: Out of the AshesSeries: Metahuman Files: Classified #1Author: Hailey TurnerGenre(s): Science-FictionPage count: 106 pages (e-book)Published: 8 March 2020 My review (Soon) | E-book | Audiobook Title: White Trash WarlockSeries: … Continue reading January readings | New and Old Book Series

WandaVision (Pilot Review) | Edging Their Sweaty Fans with Easter Eggs and a Mystery

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WandaVision posters were brilliant and did give us an idea of what they were going for, a weird, trippy but sophisticated show. However, what they didn't tell us was how far they'd go with it. I kind of love that the sitcoms weren't just a gimmick. They commit to it with a lot of the … Continue reading WandaVision (Pilot Review) | Edging Their Sweaty Fans with Easter Eggs and a Mystery

Lupin (Part 1 Review) | Arsène Lupin Meets the Count of Monte Cristo

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Lupin wasn't in my radar until that first trailer came out. I thought it was interesting that they cast Omar Sy (X-men Days of Future Past) in the role of Arsène Lupin but I didn't think I would make it past the first episode. When doing so I found out that Louis Leterrier (Incredible hulk) … Continue reading Lupin (Part 1 Review) | Arsène Lupin Meets the Count of Monte Cristo

Patriot Games (1992) Movie Review | Not Rushed and Easy To Grasp

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PHILLIP NOYCECASTHarrison FordAnne ArcherSean BeanPatrick BerginSamuel L. JacksonBased on Patriot Games (1987) by Tom Clancy The movie is not rushed, it's atmospheric and calculated without being too complex. It's not as flashy as one would think but it does its job, entertains. It's the bad guys versus the good guys, one wants revenge the other … Continue reading Patriot Games (1992) Movie Review | Not Rushed and Easy To Grasp

El Cid (S1 Review) | Greed and Its Consequences in Medieval Time

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I enjoy epic historical tales in books and movies whether they are fictional or not. So this new Amazon Prime Video series certainly caught my attention. It has the added bonus of being a Spanish language TV series, which will allow me to maintain a decent level of Spanish while being entertained, and Jaime Lorente, … Continue reading El Cid (S1 Review) | Greed and Its Consequences in Medieval Time

The Boys (S2 Review) | When What We’re Missing is Super-powered People

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The Eric Kripke (Supernatural, Revolution) Prime Video series, based on the comic books "The Boys" by writer Garth Ennis and artist Darick W. Robertson, is back for a second season. Karl Urban (Thor: Ragnarok), Jack Quaid (The Hunger Games), Antony Starr (Banshee), Erin Moriarty (Captain Fantastic), Dominque McElligott (House of Cards), Jessie T. Usher (Shaft), … Continue reading The Boys (S2 Review) | When What We’re Missing is Super-powered People