Wednesday, May 30, 2018

~Can't Wait Wednesday: #MUDERTRENDING~


                So yesterday I had no internet at the house due to the storms so I missed another Tuesday post but today I have work and work has internet so cheers!  Also as of this morning mine was back up in the 5 minutes I had before rushing to get out the door.  Anywho back to your regularly scheduled programming....Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Wishful Endings.  Waiting on Wednesday has been don for some time so I am switching it up for now!  Basically books that are not yet out that we are dying to get our hands on.  This week’s pick is:

#MURDERTRENDING by Gretchen McNeil
Out:  8/7

From Goodreads:
                Welcome to the near future, where good and honest 8/18 citizens can enjoy watching the executions of society’s most infamous convicted felons, streaming live on The Postman app from the suburbanized prison island Alcatraz 2.0.

                When eighteen-year-old Dee Guerrera wakes up in a haze, lying on the ground of a dimly lit warehouse, she realizes she’s about to be the next victim of the app.  Knowing hardened criminal are getting a taste of their own medicine in this place is one thing, but Dee refuses to roll over and die for a heinous crime she didn’t commit.  Can Dee and her newly formed posse, the Death Row Breakfast Club, prove she’s innocent before she ends up wrongfully murdered for the world to see?  Or will The Postman’s cast of executioners kill them off one by one?

Why I’m Waiting:
                 So the title caught my attention for sure.  The summary is right up there with a horrible future that might actually be possible; which is the real horror of it.  Plus throwing in a Breakfast Club reference….I’m in to see what happens next. 

                What are you waiting on?  Tell me below what you think of this title and leave a link to your CWW as well so I can check it out.

Monday, May 28, 2018

Ash Princess (Ash Princess Trilogy #1)


                Hello happy readers.  I don't know about where you are but here in South Georgia it has been raining pretty non-stop for the last two weeks.  Basically it makes me want to curl up with a book and/or nap constantly.  Even as I type this a nap is calling my name as the drizzle continues.  Still I am excited to have had the time to finish another new release book that doubles as a debut book that had been on my anticipated reads list.  And let me tell you it was more than I hoped.  What book you ask?  AshPrincess (Ash Princess Trilogy #1) by Laura Sebastian.

Rating:  5 Stars

                Theodosia has lived more of her life as a captive in her own palace after the Kaiser took over her country and murdered her mother, the Fire Queen, when she was only six.  Now at sixteen she has lived longer as a captive, regularly abused and ridiculed in the court at the Kaisers whims, than as a the true ruler.  She should be the queen but he mocks her as an Ash Princess.  She has become used to her life but one day the Kaiser pushes Theodosia further than she thought she could handle and instead of breaking she remembers who she really is and that surviving is not enough and she must do what she can to take down the Kaiser and save what is left of her people.

                We are taken right into her world and it is harsh and cruel.  She is a symbol and kept under extreme conditions, all Astreans are.  Theodosia, Theo, is very anxious and nervous knowing even if she follows every rule and does everything she can the Kaiser will always change the rules and find a way to punish her.  Her life, while not that of a slave in the mines risking being driven mad by the magic or poorly fed, she is just as much a slave.  She is interesting as she comes to terms with things.  She has to keep repeating it to herself given she doesn't want to risk losing it again.  It came at a cost. The weight of this upbringing really shapes Theo and the way she carries herself.

                There are a lot of darker tones to this book and they are made clear from the start.  This is a land that was conquered and that isn't something that happens peacefully.  So the world is shown as brutal but it's done in a way that gets the point across without being gratuitous, in my opinion.  There is a lot happening with Theo coming into her own for sure as she gets to know the only Astrean's she's had contact with since she was a child, Blaise whom she knew as a child and others.  She also has grown to be friends with Cress who has taken her under her wing of limited protection from other Kalovaxians as the daughter to the right hand of the Kaiser.  And now Soren, the Kaisers son, is back from battle and he seems less evil than his father and proves he might be the key to her crazy plan. 

                I loved getting to know everyone and Theo as she got to know herself.  She has vague memories of life before and was not raised to be a queen by any means.  She has spent her whole life surviving.  Now she has a purpose and has to push down old fears even as circumstances grow more dangerous as she continues to push forward.  There is magic too.  It is limited in this book.  The gems her people have been enslaved to mine, one small one in the hands of a true guardian could cause such power, but the Kalovaxians use them as bobbles and product.  We hear what they do but don't get to see their full power though I hope we learn more in the next book.  And then there is romance.  A triangle of sorts really.  I enjoyed that both grew from different sides of the coin.  With Soren she is playing on him to get information and protection it is strategy but things are never that easy when you have to get someone to fall for you a part of you must be in there too. 

                I really enjoyed this book.  There were some things at the end that have me really amped up and excited for book two for sure but it didn't leave us at a huge cliffhanger, which I appreciate.  I am ready to see what happens next though I have some theories.  The book had it's predictable moments for sure as anyone who has enjoyed some YA Fantasy some things you expect but it had it's own unique voice and I enjoyed taking the ride.  I was captivated through the story and the audiobook was really good, I love the accent it was read in.  I highly recommend this debut! 

Friday, May 25, 2018

Reading Challenge Wrap-Up: May


                Hello happy readers!  The challenges are pretty self-explanatory but for full details on the challenges themselves please visit the challenge tab.  Also please share your yearly wrap-up / challenges as well I’d love to see how everyone else did! 

Goodreads Challenge:
Goal: 100
At:27

2018 Debut Authors (#DebutAuthorChallenge):
Goal: 12
At: 4
What I’ve Read:

The Queen’s Rising (The Queen’s Rising #1) by Rebecca Ross (review)
Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young (review)


2018 Series Ender Challenge:
Goal: 15+
At: 6
What I’ve Read:

Hero at the Fall (Rebel of the Sands #3) by Alwyn Hamilton (review)


Mount TBR Reading Challenge 2018:
Goal: 48
At: 12
What I've Read:

King’s Cage (Red Queen #3) by Victoria Aveyard (review)

2018 New Releases Challenge:
Goal: 31-60
At: 16
What I've Read:

The Queen’s Rising (The Queen’s Rising #1) by Rebecca Ross
Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young
A Court of Frost & Starlight (ACOTAR #3.1) by Sarah J. Maas (review)
Hero at the Fall (Rebel of the Sands #3) by Alwyn Hamilton
Moonlight & Midtown (Fairy Tales of the Magicorum #1.5) by Christina Bauer (review)


2018 Audiobook Challenge:
Goal: 30
At: 14
What I've Listened:
         
The Queen’s Rising (The Queen’s Rising #1) by Rebecca Ross
A Court of Frost & Starlight (ACOTAR #3.1) by Sarah J. Maas
King’s Cage (Red Queen #3) by Victoria Aveyard
Hero at the Fall (Rebel of the Sands #3) by Alwyn Hamilton


                I have a few more I’m enjoying including the new War Storm which will count for several challenges so even better!  I also have some ARC’s to dive into so lots to keep me busy!  I'd love to hear how you're doing so link back to your wrap up!

Moonlight and Midtown (Fairy Tales of the Magicorum #1.5)


                Hello happy readers!  So today I have a quick review for you of a novella that falls between the first book I reviewed last year and the sequel set to come out later in 2018 and my Monthly Wrap-Up to follow.  Lots happening.  I had some type of bug at the start of the week and it got me way off track but again just going to work hard to get back on top of things.  That said lots of listening and reading happening and right now my thoughts on Moonlight and Midtown (Fairy Tales of the Magicorum #1.5) by Christina Bauer.  I previously reviewed book one in this new series Wolves and Roses and there will be spoilers for it to follow as that is how series work!

Rating:  5 Stars

                This is a quick novella read that follows the events of Wolves and Roses and how things were left off.  Bryar Rose is ready to enjoy her new life away from her evil aunties and her curse.  She has a new man, who is literally her dream guy, and about to attend a regular school with her bestie.  Sounds great.  Accept her wolf side takes some effort to get used to and it has ruined her wardrobe.  Oh and there are some sketchy things happening in the city and with magic as a whole.  Her life is far from boring.

                I liked the little insight to follow up with these characters.  Bryar, Knox, Elle, and Alec are great fun.  I liked that Bry wasn’t instantly okay with and good at all this power that she uncovered.  She has to learn to handle it and that also means ruining some clothing along the way.  But hey perfect reason for a shopping trip with the bestie.  We get to see some more bonding with Bry and Knox which is always fun because Knox is pretty awesome with her and he tough exterior and soft center only for her.  This really was a novella so not a ton to say just that it gives some depth to the characters in the aftermath both fun and not so fun moments as well as building up more of the world and the issues they face.  I can’t wait for the next full book set to come out later this year, Shifters and Glyphs. 

                Until next time…

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Movie Corner #9


                Hello happy movie fans!    Sorry I've been a bit MIA I went out of town for a few days last week as mentioned and when I got back I spent the day getting stuff done I avoided while gone, of course.  Anywho then somehow picked up some type of 24 hr bug that took me out of commission for a couple days and just got back into things yesterday though it did get my days all mixed up.  I also remembered with my schedule swap I would be posting my movie corner on the Thursdays I'm off rather than working so whoops that's why it's late I just got back from a movie and realized I should have posted today.  Bright side another movie was added in so win!  So here is what I’ve seen the last two weeks:


Life of the Party:  5 Stars
                The trailers had me laughing so hard it hurt and that is pretty much this movie.  There are tons of "embarrassed for them" moments to keep you cringe laughing as well as straight up comedy.  I love Melissa McCarthy and she is amazing in this and it gives a great empowering story while being hilarious at the same time.  It was amazing fun and I can't wait to see it again.


Breaking In:  5 Stars
                The only non comedy I saw this go around.  This one looked interesting and it has some people I like so I was in.  The concept was fun and while there were a couple moments where I was yelling don't do the stupid thing you just did because it's a scary/suspense movie, I give it credit that it had a purpose and circled back to almost every single one of them which really brought me up.  It picked up right from the start and kept going.


Deadpool 2:  5 Stars
                Okay so everyone knows the first Deadpool was hilarious.  This was much the same we pick up with our favorite foul mouthed friend who is up to his old tricks.  He always has a joke or crack and the death and mayhem are incredible.  I enjoyed myself from start to end and laughed so hard it hurt on several occasions as did most of the theatre I was in.  I managed to see it with a few friends and of course look forward to seeing it again because, so much stuff.  Also for those who don't know…never leave during the credits!!! DUH!


Book Club:  5 Stars
                So an added edition to this post as I got my Thursdays mixed up.  This movie sounded hilarious from the first trailer I saw.  I love the cast, these ladies are amazing on their own, but you add in them spicing up book club reading Fifty Shades of Grey which I also read and enjoyed and how they take it well it just brought tons of laughs.  Each of these ladies has their own story living their own lives and this book makes them think of something in a new light sure but more than that I love that it's a story about women who have stayed so close for so long.  Staying connected and being there for one another still as snaky and hilarious as my friends and I which I can only hope we hold onto our personality/attitudes as long!  I laughed so hard I almost chocked on my water at one point (theme of this post it seems) and I loved it.   Side note, while I had read the books in question it is not necessary to know the book to enjoy the jokes in the movie they are very obvious and anyone who has ever heard of Fifty Shades will get them. 

*****

                I saw some amazing movies so score for me!  I really loved my time there and 3 of the 4 had me laughing so hard it hurt through most of them which I think also counts as a work out so double win!  What movies have you seen recently?  What should I see?  This week the only one I know that comes out is Solo but I've never seen a Star Wars movie (thus far) so not sure if this will be my first movie into the world or not I'm waiting on a super fan friend to see it and advise his expert thoughts.  Later!


Saturday, May 19, 2018

~Stacking the Shelves #53~


                Welcome to Stacking the Shelves was created by Tynga and the full details can be found on her page.  Basically you showcase the books you bought or received each week.  Little, or not so little, weekly book hauls. 

Physical Books:
War Storm (Red Queen #4) by Victoria Aveyard

E-Book:
Zenith (The Androma Saga #1) by Sasha Alsberg & Lindsay Cummings

Audiobooks:
War Storm (Red Queen #4) by Victoria Aveyard


                Another good small week.  Share a link below with what goodies you got this week. 

Friday, May 18, 2018

Hero at the Fall (Rebel of the Sands #3)


                Hello happy readers I'm posting to you from my friend's (Bogdana the Booknerd) place as I am spending a couple days with her since I came to town for a book signing event for War Storm (Red Queen #3) by Victoria Aveyard.  More on the event later as I'm typing this before going to make sure it's ready.  That said while I get ready to dive into one series ender it is only fitting that I talk about another series ender I just finished, Hero at the Fall (Rebel of the Sands #3) by Alwyn Hamilton.  I previously reviewed the first books Rebel of the Sands and Traitor to the Throne and this review will have spoilers for the first couple as is the nature.  So let's dive in.

Rating:  5 Stars

                We left off with Amani, the blue eyed bandit, escaping from the Sultan's grasp but it comes with  great cost.  Many of the rebellion are captured including the Rebel Prince they aim to put on the throne, Ahmed.  Amani finds herself taking charge and leading the rebellion as they try to figure a way out of many difficult situations to save Ahmed and their friends and take the throne.  It's a lot to accomplish even for the Demdjii and their remarkable powers.  Her journey will take her to her past she thought she left behind, the mythical city of Eremot and more.  She never set out to be a leader and making hard calls that put those she loves in danger is not what she wants but she is determined to put this rebellion back into the hands of its rightful leader.

                This is the final book and it brings up lots of emotions as with war there is death.  There were times when I was prepared for it and others it just took me by storm and I was left crying at work yet again.  One death in particular got me going then as things continued even as I had an idea what would happen I was all boohooing and couldn't reason it out.   Super vague but if you've you read it you will understand.  I am a character reader and it is impossible to not love and respect Amani who has been through so much and really grown as a person through this incredible journey.  Same goes for Jinn they are there from the start and I just adore their connection as they build better together but strong on their own, never losing sight of their individuality.  Of course the same goes with our other rebels some of my favorites to name a few, Shazad, Sam, Maz, Izz, Delila, and Hala to name a few.  Seriously Shazad is amazing and just as kick butt awesome as Amani.  Sam reminds me of a charming rogue like Captain Jack Sparrow so of course I love him and the twins are always a delight to read as they normally bring some levity. 

"She was all fire and gunpowder, and her finger was always on a trigger."

                The story felt like it flew by as so much was accomplished in such a small time frame but it had been building up and things started to fall into place.  The end was coming.  There is doom and gloom on the horizon for some and they still continue on which I love.  Enemies and Allies.  A fight within and without with the foreigners ready to pounce next there are serious things stacked against our group.  Still no matter how bleak there is still hope and I love that about them.  The mix of magic and strategy really work well.  There is always something happening to make you wonder of the possibilities/repercussions which is always the case when dealing with the Djinni.    



"We would be stories long after we were gone.  Imperfect, inaccurate stories.  Stories that could never even come close to reality." 

                Speaking of we get to know more of the myths and culture that the world is built on.  In both nations.  From a mythical city, old languages, stories from before time remembers fully, and more.  Hamilton found a way to weave in things from book one that fit so perfectly and clicked together I can't wait to re-listen and see if I catch even more.  Overall, this book is a slammed packed series finale.  It covers everything from action, suspense, romance, magic, fantasy, beautiful writing, drama, all the feels, a kick butt female lead and more.  I was not disappointed in the least and I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a good fantasy.

                Until next time… 

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

~ Can't Wait Wednesday: The Crescent Stone (The Sunlit Lands #1)~


                Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Wishful Endings.  Waiting on Wednesday has been don for some time so I am switching it up for now!  Basically books that are not yet out that we are dying to get our hands on.  This week’s pick is:

The Crescent Stone (The Sunlit Lands #1) by Matt Mikalatos
Out:  8/7

From Goodreads:
                Madeline, a teenager with terminal lung disease, meets a mysterious stranger who offers to heal her in exchange for one year of service in his world, the Sunlit Lands.  Madeline and her friend Jason travel to the Sunlit Lands to work for the Elenil people.  There is much to discover and enjoy as privleged members of the fantastical Elenil society, but Madeline and Jason soon learn that magic must be bought at a high price.

Why I’m Waiting:
                 The cover first caught my eye and I like the idea of deals and hidden worlds of magic.  I’m curious to see how this will play out!

                What are you waiting on?  Tell me below what you think of this title and leave a link to your CWW as well so I can check it out.

Monday, May 14, 2018

King's Cage (Red Queen #3)


                Hello happy readers!  I previously reviewed the first two books Red Queen and Glass Sword and waited as close to the release of the final book War Storm as possible to finish book three so I wouldn’t have long to wait.  Yep any time waiting was too much.  This author really knows how to sucker punch you with a cliff hanger that’s for sure.  So here are my thoughts on King’sCage (Red Queen #3) by Victoria Aveyard, spoilers for the first two books duh.

Rating: 4.5 Stars

                Mare, the Lightning Girl, is a prisoner to the boy king.  She gave herself over to him to save her friends and now she lives each day wondering what new horror she will face above the constant weakness of silence.  Maven has his little red pet but his grip on his country is far from firm as the Scarlet Guard continue to fight on.  It is no longer a right of Red on Silver or Newbloods.  Alliances, blood, abilities, it all forms and turns on itself as the battles grow stronger, leading to all out war!

                Okay first of all the ending of the last one was horrible.  I knew this was supposed to have a bad cliffhanger as well so I held off until close to release of the final book, still knowing didn’t prepare me.  I didn’t think anything could be worse than Shade.  Okay it probably still is the worst but this one breaks your heart in a different way.  It all continues to build upon itself as things grow and grow with the different splinters widening and spreading.  I loved seeing the slow boil inside the court as things began to happen.  Seeing from Mare as she was broken a little more each day was so very hard, because even when she wasn't my favorite and made some questionable decisions there are just some things no one should have to live through.  Okay maybe a few people but not anyone you even remotely like.    

                Speaking of liking characters.  I enjoyed in this that we got some new POV’s including that of someone I never thought I’d enjoy, Evangeline.  Yes we hear from a Silver POV in small parts though the vast majority I still Mare’s story.  This works for many different reasons the first being practicality given Mare is a prisoner and we need a way to see things she’s not privy to both in the castle and the rebellion (Cameron) and secondly it provides a deeper understanding for other character that I personally didn’t like as much.  With Cameron I didn’t want her dead like with Evangeline (seriously book one I just wanted her fried) but more that her attitude grated on me but seeing what she normally kept to herself I grew to enjoy her.  I even grew to understand if not respect in a small way Evangeline which is a miracle in and of itself.  We of course also see more of our other characters on all sides and even get to meet several new ones both on team good and evil. 
               
                All in all the final book comes out tomorrow and I can't wait to dive right in and see where these characters and this war is going to end up.  There are so many wheels spinning I can't wait to see where they end up and who is left standing at the end.  So many possibilities and to be honest I'm not 100% sure which one I want to happen more.  I'm hoping my heart will heal and I won't be broken even more but I don't have high hopes there as I think these books have always shown they can and will be ruthless just like war itself.  So now I just have to buckle up and hold on. 

                Until next time…

Saturday, May 12, 2018

~Stacking the Shelves #52~


                Welcome to Stacking the Shelves was created by Tynga and the full details can be found on her page.  Basically you showcase the books you bought or received each week.  Little, or not so little, weekly book hauls. 

E-Book (Review):
The Demon Race by Alexandria Warwick
TwoSpells by Mark Morrison

Audiobooks:

Three Dark Crowns (Three Dark Crowns #1) by Kendare Blake
One Dark Throne (Three Dark Crowns #2) by Kendare Blake

                Another good small week.  I have some pre-orders I’m waiting on but I never count them until they arrive.  Share a link below with what goodies you got this week. 

Friday, May 11, 2018

The Queen's Rising (The Queen's Rising #1)


                Hello happy readers.  I hope you all are having a good week, mine is so close to being back on a regular schedule again.  It's such a pain from knowing your schedule for the year set days then you have 2 weeks where you have to look at the schedule every day to remember what day it is and if you have to work.  Not cool.  But onto more important and much for fun things, Aprils book of the month with Perpetual YA Bookworms was The Queen's Rising (The Queen's Rising #1) by Rebecca Ross.  My thoughts on the book in the different sections can be found in spoilery detail on the discussion board.  In May we have 2 books A Court of Frost & Starlight (ACOTAR #3.1) by Sarah J. Maas which I already finished and reviewed here, and Renegades (Renegades #1) by Marissa Meyer which I hope everyone will join us for!  But onto my review of  The Queen's Rising.

Rating:  5 Stars

                So first off this cover when I first saw it made me want a cloak all the more.  Yes if and when my bestie finally makes us those cloaks she's been talking about making us for YEARS I will totally be the one rocking a cloak like a boss.  We follow Brienna who is put into the Magnalia House to master one of the passions:  art, music, dramatics, wit, or knowledge, and in the end gain her cloak and a patron I was ready.  I was a good student but I think a cloak would have motivated me more than a piece of paper…I'm just saying.  Struggling to find her place she chose to study knowledge much later than she many others and when her seventeenth summer solstice comes she finds herself without a patron.  Still things are not over for her as she discovers something different about herself aside from being of both Velenia and Maevana.  Brienna ends up taking many risks as she takes on an unexpected and unorthodox patron as she fights to restore the rightful queen to the Maevana throne.  War is building and sides are drawn as Brienna uses the gifts she was given and must choose her own side. 

                So right off the back we have the mystery of her parentage not knowing who her father is just that he is Maevana.  The rules are bent in order to allow her, a sixth girl into the program despite her not having an initial talent.  Brienna goes from passion to passion not finding her place right away like the others but they are all so supportive and really a great sisterly pack.  I do hope we get to see more of Ciri, Oriana, Abree, Sibylle, and Merei as the series continues on.  They were a nice part of the first part of the book and I loved their interactions as they worked with one another.  Honestly I think Brienna is the most unique not just by her parentage but because she has spent time with each passion she is a fuller individual for it drawing on a small thing learned from each one.  She wouldn't master them but she took something from each and I love that.  Then of course in Magnalia we have to talk about her Master of knowledge Cartier.  I enjoyed watching him build her up and encourage her. 

                Things get much more interesting as the world continues to grow and build as we leave the Magnalia house and learn about Maevana and how some plot to take the kingdom back and put it back into the hands of the rightful queen as a king was never meant to rule.  I loved this aspect.  The uprising and espionage here but also that it is a woman's land to rule.  They are trying to find the two pieces they need to make their stand and Brienna is the key to finding one of them.  She begins to learn more about Maevana history and customs, learning the other half of herself.  I like the balance between the two, again making her a beautiful balance.  I also like that she is fighting to help the rightful queen, she is just a cog in the wheel rather than the main part which is different from most fantasy I have read as of late.  So that was neat. 


"If you offend a Valenian, you lose your reputation.  But if you offend a Maevan…then you lose your head."


                There is a really slow build romance happening that while I wanted more it wasn't the primary focus as higher priorities took president but it was still there in the background just simmering to a boil.  It was done with great care.  The world building really went all out.  I was enjoying all the different locations greatly as we dove deeper into things.  This is a beautiful world made more beautiful by the writing.  I look forward to seeing more in the world even though I could say this title could have easily been a stand-alone I am curious to see what more will happen.  This was an amazing book and even more amazing debut!

                Until next time…

Thursday, May 10, 2018

~Movie Corner #8~


                Hello happy movie fans!    So the last couple of weeks I haven’t see as much but what I have seen has been awesome!  That said here is what I’ve seen the last two weeks:


Avengers:  Infinity War:  5 Stars
                So no spoilers or anything but this is EPIC! And before I say anything else yes you should have seen all the previous movies first (including Black Panther) because they have been leading up to this.  As mentioned before I don’t read the comics but I knew this was going to be action packed and probably kill lots of characters I probably didn’t want gone.  Still…this movie impressed me and it’s only my swapping schedule and lack of time that I haven’t seen it again just yet but I plan to.  I went into the movie and had no idea what would happen but beyond everything else I was stoked to see some of the characters I love to interact with one another.  It did not disappoint.  This movie has it all and I honestly can’t talk about it without feeling like I will spoil it so yeah just leave it at that. 


I Feel Pretty:  5 Stars
                This I saw the next day with some friends as we made it a girl day.  I thought the trailer looked funny and uplifting because who couldn’t relate?  I also had a feeling it was going to go a different way and it didn’t which shocked me and made me enjoy the movie even more.  I liked that there was comedy and a deeper meaning but it didn’t fall completely into troupes. 


Bad Samaritan:  5 Stars
                This movie I only started seeing around shortly before the release but it looked great.  Someone trying to rob a rich jerk while he's out but upon breaking in finding someone held prisoner.  Not what you expected.  How do you explain what you saw and what if no one believes you?  This one looked like one I'd enjoy but it really blew me away.  It was creepy, intense and suspenseful from the start and I really enjoyed it even more than I thought I would.  The performances were amazing and even in random moments there was humor which is hard to do in keeping things on edge as this one did.


Overboard:  5 Stars
                So I think most people know the idea behind this one.  A gender swap revamp on the old movie which I also really enjoy.  I hadn't seen the original in some time but this one looked hilarious and it was.  Someone so rich and entitled to everything treats you badly and costs you money then they end up alone with no idea who they are and you see a way to make them help you, payback for what they cost you and some self satisfaction in getting to make them work for once in their life.  This is just ripe with fun to be had.  I liked the tellanovella vibes it is crazy out there and fun.  It's not the best movie ever but you will have a blast watching it and I think we all could enjoy a good laugh!


*****
                What about you?  What movies have you seen recently?  What should I see?  This week I’m super excited to see Life of the Party and Breaking In not sure what else starts this weekend but I look forward to checking it out!

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

~Can't Wait Wednesday: War Storm (Red Queen #4)~


                Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Wishful Endings.  Waiting on Wednesday has been don for some time so I am switching it up for now!  Basically books that are not yet out that we are dying to get our hands on.  This week’s pick is:

War Storm (Red Queen #4) by Victoria Aveyard
Out: 5/15  

From Goodreads:
                Victory comes at a price.

                Mare Barrow learned this all too well when Cal’s betrayal nearly destroyed her.  Now determined to protect her heart—and secure freedom for Reds and newbloods like her—Mare resolves to overthrow the kingdom of Norta once and for all…starting with the crown on Maven’s head.

                But no battle is won alone, and before the Reds may rise as one, Mare must side with the boy who broke her heart in order to defeat the boy who almost broke her.  Cal’s powerful Silver allies, alongside Mare and the Scarlet Guard, prove a formidable force.  But Maven is driven by an obsession so deep, he will stop at nothing to have Mare as his own again, even if it means demolishing everything—and everyone—in his path.

                War is coming, and all Mare has fought for hangs in the balance.  Will victory be enough to topple the Silver kingdoms?  Or will the little lightening girl be forever silenced?

                In this epic conclusion to Victoria Aveyard’s stunning series, Mare must embrace her fate and summon all her power…for all will be tested, but not all will survive.

Why I’m Waiting:
                 So I just finished King’s Cage last week and I held off on reading it because I knew there was a cliff hanger ending and I wanted to wait as long as possible.  Now here I am caught up and needing to know what happens next because that ending really ticked me off! 

                What are you waiting on?  Tell me below what you think of this title and leave a link to your CWW as well so I can check it out.