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Book Review: One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

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One of Us Is Lying is the story of what happens when five strangers walk into detention and only four walk out alive. Everyone is a suspect, and everyone has something to hide.On Monday afternoon, five students at Bayview High walk into detention.Bronwyn, the brain, is Yale-bound and never breaks a rule.Addy, the beauty, is the picture-perfect homecoming princess.Nate, the criminal, … Continue reading Book Review: One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

July readings | Baseball, Roommates, FWBs, and Magic

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Title: Bat BoySeries: Easton U Pirates #1Author: Christina LeeGenre(s): Contemporary, MM, Sports, RomancePage count: 218 pagesPublished: 20 November 2020 My review | Book | Audiobook Title: First ImpressionsSeries: Auckland Med. #1Author: Jay HoganGenre(s): Contemporary, Romance, Mystery, Crime, MMPage count: 351 pagesPublished: 15 December 2019 My review | Book | Audiobook Title: Carry OnSeries: Simon Snow … Continue reading July readings | Baseball, Roommates, FWBs, and Magic

First Impressions (Auckland Med. 1) by Jay Hogan | Audiobook Review

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First Impressions (Auckland Med. 1) by Jay Hogan published 15 December 2019 Michael:Two years ago I made a mistake, a big one. Then I added a couple more just for good measure. I screwed up my life, but I survived. Now, I have the opportunity for a fresh start. Two years in New Zealand. Away from the LA gossip, a … Continue reading First Impressions (Auckland Med. 1) by Jay Hogan | Audiobook Review

Clarice (Season Review) | Adding Layers to the Hannibal Lore

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This psychological horror crime drama created by Alex Kurtzman (Sleepy Hollow, The Amazing Spider-Man 2) and Jenny Lumet (Star Trek, The Mummy) is based on the best-selling novel "The Silence of the Lambs" by Thomas Harris. The series stars Rebecca Breeds (Pretty Little Liars, The Originals) as the titular character, along with Lucca De Oliveira … Continue reading Clarice (Season Review) | Adding Layers to the Hannibal Lore

Trese (S1 Review) | Filipino Myth and Folklore with Shades of Familiar Heroes

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If it wasn't for Geeked Week this show would have passed me by, but I'm glad I found it. It's a Filipino animated series on Netflix directed by Jay Oliva who's worked on animated shows and movies like Young Justice, and Justice League Dark to name a few. Based on the comics by writer Budjette … Continue reading Trese (S1 Review) | Filipino Myth and Folklore with Shades of Familiar Heroes

Lupin (Part 2 Review) | A Sameness that Still Works…Kind of

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I thoroughly enjoyed Lupin (Part 1) it was so engaging, nicely paced, and full of social commentaries that did not impede the story at all. Omar Sy (X-men Days of Future Past, The Untouchables) is amazing in the role, and the show is a nice spin on Maurice LeBlanc's The adventures of Arsène Lupin, gentleman … Continue reading Lupin (Part 2 Review) | A Sameness that Still Works…Kind of

May readings | A Lot of Mystery with Some Sport and Magic

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Title: Love is a StrangerSeries: More Heat Than The Sun #1Author: John WiltshireGenre(s): Romance, Military Fiction, Contemporary, Mystery, LGBTPage count: 505 pages (ebook)Published: 8 January 2021 My review | Book | Audiobook Title: Rueberry OrchardSeries: Beyond the Realm: Remember #1Author: Michele NotaroGenre(s): Urban Fantasy, MM Romance, ActionPage count: 343 pages (ebook)Published: 6 October 2020 My … Continue reading May readings | A Lot of Mystery with Some Sport and Magic

Cruella (Movie Review) | Amazing Performances, Costumes and Production Designs

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The third live-action adaptation of Dodie Smith's 1956 novel "The Hundred and One Dalmatians" was announced by Disney in 2013. I wasn't too much into the idea since I barely remembered the animated movie or the Glenn Close ones. Then Maleficent came along and didn't know what to expect from this movie since they did … Continue reading Cruella (Movie Review) | Amazing Performances, Costumes and Production Designs

Love is a Stranger (More Heat Than the Sun 1) | John Wiltshire

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Loving a total stranger can be very hard work sometimes.How do you love someone who exists entirely in the shadows?How do you love a man who describes himself as dead?How do you get that ghost to love you back? Ex-SAS soldier Ben Rider falls in love with his enigmatic married boss Sir Nikolas Mikkelsen, but … Continue reading Love is a Stranger (More Heat Than the Sun 1) | John Wiltshire