Forbidden Magic is another book that will end up in the trash. Or cut into little tiny pieces. Or a pillow for a homeless person.
Why? Good question myForbidden Magic is another book that will end up in the trash. Or cut into little tiny pieces. Or a pillow for a homeless person.
Why? Good question my friend. Forbidden Magic is similar to playing a RPG game on beginner mode. Everything is just too easy.
Kid: Hey look mom! *wiggles fingers* I just opened a black hole that’s going to eat the planet and kill us all! Mom: Great work dear. Now come on in, dinner’s getting cold.
In the next moment she ran her hand down in the air before her face, drawing a glamour around herself and disappearing from human sight.
Biting her lower lip in concentration, Silver flicked one finger in the air, sending her magic to do her bidding. In the next second she heard the rusty scrape of metal against wood as the latch unfastened.
Just like watching The Disney Channel. Add the typical lust at first sight and we have a cheesy book!
He was one of the most gorgeous men she'd ever seen. A man who made her heart pound, and fire burn in her blood.
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I swear I’ll stop continuing any book that has this lust at first sight crap in it. I’m just sick of it!
Another thing that bothered me is the unoriginality of the story and environment. Everything is typical! It’s a sad boring book. And the author is actually trying her best to add depth to the story. Ooooooh yes, she tries so hard. Information Overflow Achievement unlocked!
I actually couldn’t even skim the book till the end. That’s how sad it is. And disgustingly pornographic.
Before I forget. If any chick (witch or whatever) mentions the word “Goddess” during fear, worry, surprise or awe I will punch the b*tch in the face....more
When he put his hands on his hips, she could see his big gun, and not the big gun she was interested in, either.
And so starts my most wonderful ad
When he put his hands on his hips, she could see his big gun, and not the big gun she was interested in, either.
And so starts my most wonderful adventure into Hornyland. That’s right folks. Don’t miss this chance for nothing in the world! This book is a must-read!
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What. The. F*ck.
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Seriously.
Another book involving a horny city girl and a pansy village guy. Nothing new to see here. No humor, no story, no character development. Only stupidity thrown around in order to fill in 200-whatever pages. Oh the joy!
I was actually planning to enjoy this, you know. Maybe even compare it to Susan Elizabeth Phillips’ books. Laugh a bit, wipe a tear from my eye, that sort of thing. What did I get? Anger and a bad case of bleeding eyes!
The conclusion? Everyone in this book is an idiot!
So why couldn’t she bring herself to like him? Because maybe somewhere deep inside her she still felt the need for speed. For excitement.
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So why couldn’t she bring herself to like him? Because maybe somewhere deep inside her she still felt the need for speed. For excitement.
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Uhm yes. Where do I begin?
You know those cheap books that are about the typical love sex story between the average looking woman looking for a lifetime commitment and the hottest guy on the planet running from it with all his might? Yes? Are you into them? No? Good. Then avoid this like Satan avoids holy water.
My problems with this book: 1. Cheesy 2. Painfully boring 3. Not funny 4. Terrible writing style 5. Stupid stupid stupid stupid
My reactions while reading Flat-Out Sexy *hmph* *yawn* *wtf* *omg my eyes started to burn* *where’s the toilet paper?*
Other issues: The chick is talking about her dead husband and the dude is trying his best to see what thongs she’s wearing. Since page 24. Screwing from chapter two. Who needs a story anyway? Pornography pays very well.
Bottom line: horrible! Two chapters are enough for me.
WARNING: If you’re actually into this genre and want a serious review avoid this. There be demons ahead!
You may think I’ve lost my mind for reading thWARNING: If you’re actually into this genre and want a serious review avoid this. There be demons ahead!
You may think I’ve lost my mind for reading this but there’s a reasonable explanation for it. I’m in the mood to make fun of something. My friend Aly, who’s a huge fan of historical romance novels, couldn’t finish this. So of course I did the obvious thing.
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No, I didn’t kill it with fire you silly monkeys. I got the book and set out to read it just to make fun of it. You know, make the routine go away and all that.
It had nothing to do with the chick wanting to bang Death. Absolutely nothing to do with that.
So what I was expecting? Cults, necrophilia, suicide, curses and floating underwear. Of course I skimmed most of it (I can’t handle reading a historical romance without skimming) while hunting for some creepy scenes. What I got? A cheesy pun loving peeping tom Death and a desperate female novelist owning a sick imagination. Meh!
I actually found some pretty good stuff around here. Let’s have a look!
"Am I to die?" I asked, and he stopped, raised our joined hands to his mouth and gently kissed my knuckles. "You are, my love, and in your sleep, you will become Death's bride."
*chokes on the apple she was eating*
Lord Black never emerged from his town house, which was across the street from her uncle's town house.
This reminds me:
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It’s perfectly normal to mix things up; you’re an innocent girl after all. Good thing you have me to open your eyes *winks*
"Would you let me learn everything about you? Discover you as I want?"
Does that include a dissection?
"My lord—" she warned as he angled his head, lowering his mouth to hers. "Black," he murmured, his lips brushing her cheek. "Just call me Black."
Wtf?!? Who in this world names her main character Black? That’s just lame..
Bla bla bla magical objects got stolen bla bla bla he who owns them will rule the world bla bla bla stupid story skim skim skim
I was expecting this to be more.. blasphemous. I’m really disappointed with this! I mean come on you had it right there! Why did you make Black be just a normal person who’s cursed or whatever the hell’s wrong with him?? No freaky events, just boredom *sighs*...more
The title made me choose this book. My expectations: death by laughter. But of course it wasn’t funny. As my friend Aly says, medicine isn’t funny. SoThe title made me choose this book. My expectations: death by laughter. But of course it wasn’t funny. As my friend Aly says, medicine isn’t funny. Some questions were interesting but most of them were plain ‘ol stupid!
WILL STARING AT AN ECLIPSE MAKE YOU GO BLIND?
Things to avoid staring at: • a woman’s cleavage • a large facial mole • a couple making out in public • the sun
Ugh this was supposed to be a good book! But of course I’m asking for too much.
I admit that I got this only because I’m in love with Emily and I felt Ugh this was supposed to be a good book! But of course I’m asking for too much.
I admit that I got this only because I’m in love with Emily and I felt ashamed for never actually reading one of her books. Plus our Goodreads group’s main image is of Emily. I like to have some insight on the stuff I use, you know.
So, what did I like? Emily’s sarcasm, the writing style, the book’s layout and all the cool images scattered all around.
What I didn’t like and what actually made me give it up? Boredom.Too much freakin’ boredom. I’m sorry but the story is not for me. I don’t know if it’s this book or the series itself, and frankly I’m not tempted to try another one, but the story is (forgive the pun) strange.
Soooo DNF my dear Emily. Things can never work out between us....more
I’d like to thank my wonderful fiancé for giving me this book as a gift. It is AMAZING. The stories are not** Favourite zombie-related book of 2011 **
I’d like to thank my wonderful fiancé for giving me this book as a gift. It is AMAZING. The stories are not the most interesting things on the surface of the planet but the artwork is badass. I’m a big fan of David Hartman and I have to say that I wasn’t disappointed. Plus a foreword by Rob Zombie. Rob-freakin’-Zombie! Big fan of him also. See how easy I am to buy? Goddammit!
I’m doing the next thing for the people who don’t know how the book goes.
So you have a page divided (and I mean divided as in cut into pieces) into three parts
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Which can be combined endlessly!
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So much fun! It makes me feel like I’m a kid again. But better because I’m playing with zombies! I’m a mad scientist!
I didn’t want to start this book. Many people are praising it but I’m simply not into erotica, it’s too cheap for me. But here I am in the mind of theI didn’t want to start this book. Many people are praising it but I’m simply not into erotica, it’s too cheap for me. But here I am in the mind of the innocent waiting to be devoured by the big bad wolf. Sounds pornographic, doesn’t it? That’s because it is…
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Christian Grey. A hot dude that melts a woman’s panties off with just one look. The perfect sex toy set out to conquer an innocent girl. Grey (the sick f*ck) is considered one of the hottest characters out there but he doesn’t get to me. His dominance is too much for me to handle and his attitude tends to be annoying and slimy. Plus he’s just wrong in the head so there’s no need to add more about this creep.
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Anastasia is an immature insecure desperate idiot who wants to become the whore of Babylon. She just wants to listen to her inner goddess (wtf?!) and have creepy monkey sex with Grey. She has no personality nor will whatsoever, she gets excited over the smallest and most idiotic things you can imagine and even though she sees how wrong Grey (the sick f*ck) is, she still goes for it. She’s always mooning over Grey like he’s some kind of god that she’s supposed to worship. He tells her that he doesn’t want a serious relationship just sex and she’s still ok with it. Why? Just because he’s hot? He’s a damn disgusting pervert. He hurt her the first time they made love, she was a virgin for Christ’s sake (and I don’t buy the crap with it being perfect, surely she had vaginal cracks after that), and is treating her like a slave. Even though he’s a successful businessman and he’s rich and famous he still can be a psychopath. Just watch American Psycho and you’ll know what I’m talking about.
Now to pick on one of my biggest problems regarding this book: THE CONTRACT. WTF may I ask? Signing paperwork in order to have sex with him? Is he a natural hazard or what? I get the whole Hey look at me I’m badass, I have my own company and helicopter gig ‘cause the guy is stinking rich but the contract??? Isn’t anyone getting angry with this?
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I guess not...
“Why would I do that?” “To please me”
Wtf?? All women want to please him? Why? ‘Cause he’s hot? He’s a perverted assh*le that’s what he is. He’s acting like he owns everyone! Aren’t you guys angry?
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“I have rules, and I want you to comply with them. They are for your benefit and for my pleasure. If you follow these rules to my satisfaction, I shall reward you. If you don’t, I shall punish you, and you will learn,”
Learn this! *kicks him in the groin* Creep!
“It’s about gaining your trust and your respect, so you’ll let me exert my will over you.”
Heh *right eye twitches* exert my will *eye twitches again*
Aren’t you guys angry with this yet??
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Question for all the people who gave this book great scores. If Grey wasn’t so hot would you still have given it such great ratings? I doubt you would. So this means that the reason why you love the book is mainly Christian Grey being hot and an uber alpha? Shallow much? Or maybe you’re into all the Christian Grey induced monkey sex and torture. Psycho much?
But who am I to judge.
This book is just a desperate woman’s sick fantasy to be treated like a sex slave. I’m sorry but it doesn’t work for me. I DNF’d this because I find it disgusting and degrading.
P.S. (I have to mention this because some people are too smart to get it) MY REVIEW IS STRICTLY RELATED TO FIFTY SHADES OF GREY AND NOT BDSM IN GENERAL. So take a chill pill and GTFO....more
Let’s build up images for our characters, shall we?
Logan – lol I can’t help but think of Chuck Norris when I say this name…
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I admit Logan isn’tLet’s build up images for our characters, shall we?
Logan – lol I can’t help but think of Chuck Norris when I say this name…
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I admit Logan isn’t your typical heroine. How often do you find a drug addict homeless person who, surprisingly, has a very good oral hygiene and who steals bags from old women for a living? Even though she seemed promising, everything went to hell after 50 pages or so. Logan is the most hateful annoying bitch on the planet! I simply hated her and didn’t believe the crap of her falling for Kerestean (whatever) just because she ended up a damsel in distress.
And, of course, we have a typical Vlad Kerestea. No wait… Kirestyan? F*ck it, I’ll just call him Bob. So here’s Bob Almighty!
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Looking good Bob!
What are Bob’s negative parts? His name is gay, he’s a pansy, he’s not evil enough, he lacks personality, he’s boring as a pacifist’s pistol and he turns into a dragon. Vamps that turn into dragons… Could it be lamer than that?
Now let me think of the reasons why I would pick up a PNR book. 1) I want some spicy romance; 2) I miss a hot hero that would make me sigh his name before falling asleep; 3) A mother*cking group read.
Since this was a buddy read I can consider number 3 the reason why I picked this. It’s one of them but not THE ONE. I actually wanted a good hero. Now go back to the part where I described Bob. Now come back here. Pansies don’t make good heroes.
Oh I almost forgot. The beast inside him is hungry for some loving *wiggles eyebrows*
*facepalm*
Odin the great tailor?? Seriously??? I could get over the Odin part but make him a tailor? Oh well…
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What a bunch of weirdos…
And wtf does the cover represent? Logan’s poem for Lord Vamp? Roses are red, my nipples are blue, your coffin’s neat but I hate your guts and I wanna kill you!
Other things that got me angry:
• Highly exaggerated at times even for a vamp PNR. *creepy music* six hundred years since the dark Stefan last turned someone *dun dun duuuun* I hope you are worthy.. Man she’s a homeless person and a drug addict. Your chances are pretty slim. Plus shame on you for taking advantage of an emaciated human.
• Bob is mooning over Logan and wants to take up his badass over-powerful father just ‘cause he "loves" her. And Logan doesn’t give a shit about him and she’s obvious about it and yet he’s willing to play the puppy role for her.
• The way Logan was demanding Bob to treat her like a whore and denying his feelings and then oh no he let the beast out and she spreads her legs like her life depended on it. Can you be easier than that Logan? How the hell am I supposed to admire this woman? She’s just pissing me off all the time!
• The story is obtuse and IMHO nonexistent. There was no action, no villain, no pain, no fun, just too much talk.
• I liked no character whatsoever.
The conclusion:
If you read this book
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Free today, 27th Jul 2013, on Amazon. Get it here....more
Why would anyone punch a dolphin in the face? That’s the main reason why I bought this book. I need answers! Many many answers to stack in my answer bWhy would anyone punch a dolphin in the face? That’s the main reason why I bought this book. I need answers! Many many answers to stack in my answer box and hide it in my secret chamber. These answers will make me rule the world one day! Mark my words!
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As always, The Oatmeal offers a great variety of comics that will make you fall off the chair, roll ten times on the carpet then probably suffer a heart attack and die. Yes, they’re THAT good. From Canadian pets to peeing like a champ, sucking at Facebook, failed hugs and preparing your pets for war. All these essential things are stacked up and ready to be discovered only by the brightest minds on the planet. So if you have brains and eyes (hands are optional) put them to good use!
P.S. I will quote the book in order to make myself clear:
I hope you like it. If not, I hope a large meteor finds its way across the universe and smashes directly into your crotch while you sleep. Hugs and kisses!
First of all I have to say that I’m never reading a book like this. 10 days - what the hell? And postponing it made me forget certain things/ thoughtsFirst of all I have to say that I’m never reading a book like this. 10 days - what the hell? And postponing it made me forget certain things/ thoughts so eventually I ended up giving it the neutral score: three.
I’m not sure if the book was good for you guys but it was strange for me. Whenever I’d start reading Aftermath something would happen. Vampires Suck playing on HBO, my PC needing to be formatted or moving to another freakin’ country (true story)! So of course I had to postpone reading in order to fix these things. Just like moths to a flame… [image] The start caught up with the wonderful decision of Jax leaving everything behind. Again. I still don’t see the reason why she did that. Can someone please enlighten me? (Answer: “To carry word of the shift in grimspace, so she could save as many lives as possible.” – meh!) I see this whole matter as Jax complicating everything (as usual). I really used to like this chick but the last two books ruined it for me. She’s getting more and more annoying. But anyway, I think she deserves everything that’s coming her way since she asked for it. Too bad I’m not so interested in this anymore. I think I lost my love for this series so waiting for the last book won’t be so difficult. And I’m not going to be excited about it, this I’m sure. I’ll read it, find out how it ends and celebrate.
Back to the point. Of course Jax will do something stupid at the end of the book. It’s a habit now… Wait… *getting to the final chapter* What did I tell you?
“How can love be so magnificent and still hurt this much?” “I don’t know. Over the turns, I’ve asked myself the same thing.”
Because you’re all stupid, that’s why. Sacrifice in the name of love? You’re doing it wrong!
“Jax … you know how I said … before your trial—that I’d be there waiting? I always will be. Five turns. Ten. Twenty. There’s no one else for me. I live in hope that there will come a time when you’ll need no more wandering, and you’ll come home to me.”
And yet she had the balls to leave him. Now I don’t know if she’s that strong or that stupid.
March was no good either. First his decision to go nephew hunting, then settling down (which probably came one book too early for Jax) and then declaring his eternal love to a woman who always dumps him. WTF?! You’re cool about it March? You’ll waste all your life waiting for someone who will never settle down with you?
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What I liked the most about the book? Vel. Yes, he’s still my favorite. His story with Adele was touching and his loyalty to Jax is worthy of some respect. I say some because of not liking the puppy eyed pansy he’s becoming around Jax. I hope they won’t ruin him in Endgame…
"This is war And it’s on tonight So get up and fight Get up and fight You had all your life To run and hide Now step up, now step up *hums to herself*
"This is war And it’s on tonight So get up and fight Get up and fight You had all your life To run and hide Now step up, now step up Let’s do this"
So here comes war. Everything is dark, no planet is safe anymore, people are dying all over the place and March is hot as hell. You would think this as an awesome book. I know I did *winks* And it was (kinda) at least for some parts.
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See the beginning was ok but I wasn’t impressed. A bit too boring for a good Sirantha Jax book. But then I considered the fact that this might be, how do they say, the silence before the storm. And it kinda was, when I think about it. Anyways I enjoyed it a lot; there were many great moments and painful ones as well, the characters were ok most of the time (everyone wanted to be a hero – lol) and the story was actually awesome.
I have some tiny details that influenced my score: 1. Planet Anzu – totally one extra star for that 2. Jax’s big “Godzilla” moment with the freaky alien – one extra star
I was going to give it five stars but the ending ruined it. Why did she have to make things complicated again? Suicide mission? Really? Knowing March and how he feels about these things? And you say you love him Jax? Really? D’oh!
And now for something I haven’t done in a long time.
Are you ready?
Are you sure?
Extra sure?
Ok?
Here goes!
Top 5 quotes (EEEH?)
#5 “Men can be very stupid,” he says bitterly. “We cease to value what we have until it’s gone, and only then do we realize the gold we glimpsed in distant hills paled as dross compared to treasure we had in hand.”
#4 “Say you love me?” His long fingers trail down my cheeks, shaping the sharp line, along the curve of my chin, and up to the swell of my lips. The warmth lingers like a phantom kiss. Tears slip from the corners of my eyes. “More than the blood in my veins. More than the heart in my body.” I laugh softly, unsteadily. “A simple ‘yes’ would have sufficed.” “Nothing is simple between us. It never has been.”
#3 His answer comes in the form of a feeling so profound I have no name for it. Love dwarfs it because it’s longing, need, desire, heat, and a complex sense of belonging coiled around one frail, strong person. Me.
#2 “I am with you. You are my captain, my commander, and my love. Neither war nor death will change it.”
#1 A relationship shouldn’t impose limits—and if it does, then it’s wrong. A lover should help you exceed your potential, not clip your wings.
P.S. What’s March’s first name?
P.P.S. I shouldn’t write reviews while having a fever. I tend to be extra bitchy....more
Well now I’m disappointed. I was expecting something great like the rest of the books from this series and what did I get?WARNING: SOME SPOILERS AHEAD
Well now I’m disappointed. I was expecting something great like the rest of the books from this series and what did I get? Politics. Lots and lots of politics. I didn’t like the story at all, not even the ending. I’m not happy with this book and I’m not really looking forward to reading the next one. There are many little things that irritated me besides this whole politics crap. Most of them are related to the characters, which I used to love. Not I don’t anymore!
I’m not a fan of Jax’s change. I liked her more as a rebel and not a boring ambassador. Now nothing differentiates her from the rest of the “heroines” who try so hard to save the day. This ruins all the fun by the way. I also have to pick on something she did. (view spoiler)[So she’s willing to throw March in jail for the alliance but once it passes the vote she would give it up to save him? Does this even make sense? (hide spoiler)] And what happened to the whole f*ck the world I just need you gig? I don’t like what you’re becoming Jax. I don’t like it at all.
March is such a big disappointment. He was acting like a rabid dog most of the time. To prove just how irritating he was I’ll post some quotes. I’ll limit myself to four of them else I’ll end up pasting half of the damn book because of March’s idiocy!
Earlier, he said he remembered loving me, but he couldn’t feel it anymore. - f*ck you March
If things were different, I’d curl up in his arms. But March can’t stand being touched now; human contact triggers swift, sure violence, not warmth. - f*ck you March
I’d guess the only reason he’s restraining himself now is because I’m being threatened, not him. He lacks any emotional attachment to me at the moment. - f*ck you March
“There’s no pain anymore. No fear. I don’t care about anything but what I want. I don’t have people hanging on me, asking me what they should do. Know what’s more? The longer I stay like this, the more I like it. This is freedom . . . and I could make a fortune on Nicuan. Live like a king.” - f*ck you March
I’m surprised Jax still stands the sight of him.
Vel is awesome, probably the only one who hasn’t changed a bit. I’m not picking on Dina and Hit but I got so few of them that they’re rendered MIA.
I liked Jael a lot. This may be related to the fact that he kicked March’s ass (I’m just sayin'). But wait! Then it turns out that (view spoiler)[Jael is the bad guy. What the f*ck??? I liked that guy! I mean yeah I could tell something fishy is going on with him but selling them for money? I’m so not happy with this… (hide spoiler)]
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Dear Jael
I used to like you. I used to like you so much more than March even. You were the cool dude who would kick ass and be cool and make me smile and make me imagine you all hot and muscular. And then you do what??? For money??? Boy are you out of your mind? If you’re that desperate to get paid go to a damn strip club or something, don’t stab your friends in the back.
Oh and before I forget. I hate your guts and I hope you burn in hell.
Even though the beginning wasn’t as flashy as Grimspace, Wanderlust was another thrilling adventure for meSci-fi up! We’re going to the future!
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Even though the beginning wasn’t as flashy as Grimspace, Wanderlust was another thrilling adventure for me. I may be totally biased about this series though. One can never know…
One of the best things about this series is the almost perfect way I can relate to Jax. Yes, of course she’s way cooler than me (duh) and she lives in the future and goes into space and is badass but at least I get consoled personality wise.
I don’t have to say that March was a major dickhead for what he did to Jax. Vel ended up being her right hand when March should have been the one. Call me a hopeless romantic but I see relationships working like that.
We had also a newcomer. Nah, scratch that. Two newcomers who were relevant. Jael and Hit. Both of them were amazing but the one who impressed me the most was Jael. I couldn’t get enough of him and I can’t wait to learn more of his secrets!
I can’t help of thinking of Mass Effect when reading this series. Hell it’s the only time I was in charge of a team and had my own off-world expeditions. Some situations were similar in the game. Since I’m a passionate gamer I got attached to my team and my ship, the Normandy (I have to show you a picture to show off with it).
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That’s another reason why I’m going to give this book such a good score.
There is also a reason why I consider Vel my favorite character. What’s the reason you ask? Well in my Mass Effect team Garrus was my "second in command". He had my back in many missions and bit by bit he became dear to me. As you can guess I see Vel as my Garrus. Well Garrus is an ugly sonovabitch but you get my point.
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And no, I won’t stop with my Mass Effect stories.
Ah well, something relevant about the story and no more rambling? Awesome story read the damn book!...more
Well now… this was a waste of time… I was having high expectations regarding Catching Fire and they all went straight to hell. You may call me mean, oWell now… this was a waste of time… I was having high expectations regarding Catching Fire and they all went straight to hell. You may call me mean, or some other foul word, but when you start a series with an awesome book (aka The Hunger Games) you expect a mind-blowing sequel. Catching Fire is not the worst book out there, don’t worry about it. Some people may even call it amazing. I’m not one of those people so if you’re biased or a fangirl avoid this review. It won’t be pretty.
The beginning of the book is not what I wanted. It was pretty dull, except for the accident Gale had. Plus the turn of events between Katniss and Peeta (view spoiler)[ aka the wedding thing (hide spoiler)] kind of ruined my mood. But thinking about it, I’m not really sure what I was expecting from the story. But I insist on this not being it. I still hope it gets fixed or something in Mockingjay.
Then things get worse! ZOMG Team Gale VS Team Peeta. Really? Are you guys going to ruin the series with this sh*t??? Katniss I thought you were better than this. I guess teenage girls are born with the idea of wanting to love all the boys around them. Katniss has changed drastically. She was an idol and now she turned into the typical YA heroine. Add a bit of a love triangle and what makes The Hunger Games series different from all the others now? NOTHING!
And does Katniss have to be in the damn arena to have feelings for Peeta? Once she’s home she wants to run away with Gale and then OMG games part two and she gets all gladiator over Peeta. If you ask me both Gale and Peeta are too good for her. I’m actually waiting for her to die in the arena and get this thing over with. But wait! I see a book three in the list. I guess there’s no dying now, is it? Too bad...
The repetitiveness of the book bothered me a lot. When they announced the second Hunger Games where the victors are the offerings, or whatever they’re called, I was like
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But then the eternal optimist in me was waiting for someone to come and start an uprising that will destroy the games and start the real amazing-omg-I-can’t-breathe story. This thing happened the same way my eternal optimism did. It cannot exist in this world thus it is the thing we do not speak of!
What I must add to the hate list is the fact that the whole drama revolving the story feels fake. Hell the story itself lacks the spark I got used to finding while reading The Hunger Games. And, as my friend Dee said, the ending was predictable. I didn’t get the OMG-WTF-how-could-this-be-tell-me-now-I-command-you reaction out of me. I don’t even feel the need to start the next book ASAP. *sighs* Oh dearest spark where did you go?
The Conclusion
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Just to be fair I’ll add a star (or something close to a star) to the score for each “loved” item.
What have I become? Reading a book because it’s all over Goodreads and IMDB. And using a Disney gif for that matter. Cheap bastard. I actually [image]
What have I become? Reading a book because it’s all over Goodreads and IMDB. And using a Disney gif for that matter. Cheap bastard. I actually saw this is the best novels list or something like that so ha! Take this people who judge me! I am not cheap! I just think that lists and people who make them are cool!
I liked the book in the beginning because it felt unique and fascinating. Then I got close to its half and it got full of drama. Useless boring drama. And I’m talking mostly about Mikael and Cecilia (I guess that’s her name. Damn you Swedish names!! I’m having a tough time remembering you!). The drama I actually fell into was Lisbeth’s.
Speaking of my dear Lisbeth, she is one of the best (if not the best) female characters I’ve ever met so far. One, she’s a freakin’ genius. Two, I love her looks. Three, she’s badass. I liked her even more after (view spoiler)[she castrated the bitch who was raping her. And beat the sh*t out of that damn psycho rapist. (hide spoiler)]
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I love you Lisbeth!
Back to my point.
It’s not a perfect book; I would remove certain parts from it. That’s why I’m taking one star from the rating. BUT!
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BUT it’s f*cking amazing. Stieg Larsson is sick and I need to read more of his books. Crazy Swedish people.
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I’m so glad I didn’t wait for the movie to be out before starting this. It would probably make me love it less. The trailer has been out for a while and I have been trying my best to avoid watching it. I promised myself that I will watch it and check out pictures for the movie after I’m done with the book. I’m proud to say that I did it. I only knew that Daniel Craig will be playing Mikael Blomkvist. You just can’t miss it when this guy appears in a movie. It’s all over the place.
Thoughts before watching the movie’s trailer ▪ Daniel Craig is a strange choice but I can see him work around the role. ▪ Some parts are a bit too boring to be used in a movie so I’m curious to see how they’ll pull it off and how much of it will be changed/cut out. ▪ I want Lisbeth to be badass. I hope they choose a badass actress.
Thoughts after watching the trailer ▪ Daniel Craig is actually a very good choice. ▪ Lisbeth's image in the movie is waaaay creepier than what I had in mind. That’s probably why I can’t stop staring at her pictures. [image] [image] ▪ Bleached eyebrows. Damn, why didn’t I think of that? ▪ Loved the trailer. I’m really looking forward to this movie.
Personal thoughts that won’t be private after clicking the "save" button ▪ I’ve been reading this for a week. I hate taking so long to finish a book. But it was a fun distraction on the bus to Cairo. At least it kept me from watching those horrible Egyptian movies. ▪ Kitty killer, I will come for you and cut you. I will make it hurt....more
I’m so sorry to give this a bad score, I really am. But it needs to be done! I was sure this wasn’t going to be a good one. I mean look at the averageI’m so sorry to give this a bad score, I really am. But it needs to be done! I was sure this wasn’t going to be a good one. I mean look at the average score. BUT I didn’t give up until I finished it because I really want to go on with the series. This has absolutely nothing to do with my friend Aly nagging me to read it. Nope, absolutely nothing.
So, where to begin? The whole book is full of drama. Belinda, Flynn, Alexis then Fleur, Jake, Michel and so on. They, sadly, have no fun! Ok so I could actually handle the drama but feed me a bit of humor from time to time please. Oh how I miss Susan Elizabeth Phillips’ humor *sighs*
I also need to mention that I didn’t like any of the characters. Belinda was beyond idiotic and I’m still not sure what she ended up in the end. It may be because of skimming through it. Alexis was a creep, but of course he was the villain so I guess he was supposed to act like one. Fleur’s transformation was nice but not amazing. Jake was meh, Kissy was meh. Michel lacked personality. Am I missing anyone else? I don’t think so.
The romance is messed up, I didn’t like any of the moments between Fleur and Jake. Well maybe the ones where she kicked his ass on the beach and where he was threatening her with his gun. And I mean a real gun, not the perverted stuff you guys have in mind. I guess you can consider this the extra star in the score.
So obviously not the best Susan Elizabeth Phillips book but I can’t say that I wasn’t expecting it....more
I have to say that I actually loved the book until after he escaped. The rest turned out mostly into unnecessary details filled with just a little bitI have to say that I actually loved the book until after he escaped. The rest turned out mostly into unnecessary details filled with just a little bit of a plot. His revenge turned out less bloody than I expected it to be and the ending was - excuse me Mr. Dumas I respect you but I have to share my feelings - stupid. It’s obvious that I prefer how things went in the movie and not the book.
I’ll give it four stars though. Why? Because compared to other classics the count of Monte Cristo was a great read. The story is amazing; it has action and good characters. Plus Dumas writing style and Robin Buss’ translation skills managed to keep me from falling asleep as I usually do when reading this genre.
This being said, I’m sure this is not the last book I’m going to read for Dumas. Shame on my Goodreads pals for letting me go through this alone!
Here are some quotes I liked:
“You are my son, Dantès,” exclaimed the old man. “You are the child of my captivity. My profession condemned me to celibacy, but God has sent you to console the man who could not be a father, and the prisoner who could not be a free man.”
“Fool that I am,” said he, “that I did not tear out my heart the day I resolved to revenge myself!”
“[…]death is either a friend who rocks us as gently as a nurse, or an enemy who violently tears the soul from the body.”
I don’t know why I have been obsessing about this book for almost four weeks. I told myself that I won’t buy it, that it won’t be good, but something I don’t know why I have been obsessing about this book for almost four weeks. I told myself that I won’t buy it, that it won’t be good, but something kept on pushing me towards the Smashworks website to check if they still have it. And one day I said f*ck it, I’ll buy the damn thing. So there I was reading and feeling worried about having wasted my money. But come on! Fairytale = must have! *sighs* I was lucky this time, I totally loved the book. Since this it’s not so known I’ll be more indulgent. It’s a little sprout so it deserves the right to grow.
I actually want this story transformed into a Disney animation movie. I was imagining throughout the book how it would look and I have to tell you I smell success. It reminds me of Anastasia from many points of view.
For instance we have our little thief
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And the master spy who finds her
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And inevitably falls in love with her
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*sighs* I’m a sucker for these stories.
I’m not going to say that this is the best book I’ve ever read. That would be kissing its ass too much. But I have many little things that made me fall in love with it and consider it one of my favorite books. A really nice story combined with the author’s unique and pleasant writing style, great non-shallow characters, many cute and lovely moments and an ending that left me craving for more. I think that settles it for me.
And also add the flirty romance. It was so damn sweet!
She hadn’t worried about him at first, but now she cared for him, it frightened her to see him take risks.
Extra star for that. I’ll write it in bold. Cared for him. Watch and learn kids, this is the way feelings develop. First you care then you love. You don’t just see a dude and scream Omigosh I so love you hot dude!
“Please, Great Earth Jinn, birther of all life,” he prayed. “Please make her come to me. Please.”
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Let me love you Turk!!!!
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Another thing I loved about the book was the fact that each chapter started with a quote. Another nice touch! Here are some of my favorites:
A good spy sees everything but remains unnoticed.
A man cannot use both his heart and his brain at the same time.
The heart is heaviest when it’s empty and lightest when it’s full.
Beware of the smiling shark.
Other non-relevant aspects I loved and will ramble about: • I want a flutterby, why can’t they be real? • Dante ♥ • What the hell was that ending??? I want to know what happens! NOW! Pretty please!
I wasn’t so excited to start this book. Why? It may sound shallow but it was the title. Yes, I thought “Oh demon lover, typical romance story. *yawns*I wasn’t so excited to start this book. Why? It may sound shallow but it was the title. Yes, I thought “Oh demon lover, typical romance story. *yawns* Boring stuff”. But (again shallow, I know) the cover was great and I had to make sure it’s alright by reading the summary. After it passed inspection I requested the galley. After a few days I got the confirmation email *happy dance* and started reading. And I had such a wonderful surprise. The story was amazing (I probably was in the mood for some nice paranormal romance – but it turned out to be more of an urban fantasy so never mind that) and the book seemed to be a gold mine.
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Demon Lover has a bit of a fairytale-ish feel to it. Fall in love, break the spell, get married, live happily ever after with your 10 kids, one dog, three cats and a pet hamster. I’m a sucker for these stories, so I was having the time of my life, as you can imagine. This lasted for about 25% of the book, the rest ending up mediocre.
I’m so angry that the book didn’t continue on the Road of Awesomeness it walked on at the beginning. I can still see the scene in front of the house, heavy rain falling down and Callie seeing the beautiful demon’s face between the droplets. It got stuck to my mind. *sighs*
But back to reality. Why am I so disappointed? Good question. The book got into too many details. It made me feel like I’m watching Lost again (and I’m not happy about this, trust me). So many mysteries and very few answers. All this made me feel confused and close to getting a headache.
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Callie was a normal heroine. Nothing much was standing out with her. I didn’t love nor hate her. I actually find it difficult to make an opinion on her, how strange is that? Liam (duh) and Ralph (yes, I’m talking about the mouse) are my favorite characters.
Thinking about it, I didn’t actually love (aka obsess about) any characters in the book. I either liked them or was having neutral feelings towards them. I was excited about the incubus at the beginning but since the story morphed into something else he was gone. *sniff*
Some characters were nice but some seemed useless. Probably there will be more books to come and they will have an important part in them. But speaking of Demon Lover, they didn’t please me. I got bored pretty often while reading the book.
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Ah and before I forget, more scenes with the incubus please!
The ending made the book earn an extra star. It was too much of a tease but it made me want to read the next book. I guess I’ll be keeping an eye on this series....more
This book started out with an interesting concept: the end of the world, survival of the fittest. I’m actually fascinated by a human’s limits of endurThis book started out with an interesting concept: the end of the world, survival of the fittest. I’m actually fascinated by a human’s limits of endurance and the idea of people mutating and developing different powers was really well developed. Evolution is something captivating and Traci L. Slatton managed to create an awe-inspiring universe using these elements.
Fallen made me appreciate things on a different level. I sit now and think of how I’d manage an apocalypse in my life and see how unprepared I’d be. I guess survival of the fittest will set its toll in the end.
Beside the great story and emotional moments we have a multitude of interesting characters. I’m not such a big fan of Emma though. Sure she’s having a tough time coping with disaster and I have to admit that I actually admire the strength she proves but she tends to be bitchy and controlling. I’m sure anyone in that position would be similar to her or worse so I won’t judge her.
Arthur and Emma’s relationship is sweet; I like the familiarity of it. I feel like I share their feelings because I was with them on their journey since square one. Arthur is actually my favorite character. I guess I have a soft spot for alphas.
I’m an action junkie and this book is pretty passive, especially in the beginning. This will explain why I won’t give it a perfect score.
The ending was very good and it greatly intensified my curiosity to know what happens next. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series....more
You know those books that are so superb and you read them with such passion that the world around you dims and what’s left is just the beauty of its pYou know those books that are so superb and you read them with such passion that the world around you dims and what’s left is just the beauty of its pages and the images they create? And then the time comes to write a review and all that comes out are idiotic words that can never do the book justice? Yes, Daughter of Smoke and Bone is one of those books.
I can’t think of a way to write this review. I simply can’t. I’m afraid to smear the book’s beauty with my silly images and stupid jokes. So I’ll be respectful and serious and I won’t act like a psychopath and scream that this is the best book on Earth. No, I’ll just say one thing. Read it, experience it, wonder about it, cry with it, be happy with it, repeat. It’s simple.
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Oh hell I can’t help myself!
How could I describe Daughter of Smoke and Bone? A Tooth Fairy’s wet dream!
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Seriously! It’s full of ‘em. It should probably have teeth all over the cover. And speaking of the cover, it’s not awesome enough. If I was an assh*le I wouldn’t pick it because of the funky artwork. If you like to judge books by their covers this don’t make the mistake of skipping this one.
Anypoop, here’s a reaction cam image collection whatever for my humble reactions while reading the book.
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So far my favorite book of 2011! Not exaggerating. Thanks to Dee for reminding me that Shadowfever was published in 2011. This means that Daughter of Smoke and Bone is my second favorite book of 2011!...more
Guess what made me choose this book! Anyone? You! The boy wearing the creepy frog mask! Tell me the answer!
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Never gets old...
Ooor maybe it’s Guess what made me choose this book! Anyone? You! The boy wearing the creepy frog mask! Tell me the answer!
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Never gets old...
Ooor maybe it’s the coolness of Mass Effect. Good times being Commander Shepard...
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Aaaanypoop let’s put an end to this useless jabbering! Back to our precious book!
Overall the story was very interesting. A sh*tload of action, a bunch of remarkable characters and some well-placed drama. I just mostly care about the action. And March. Mmmmmmmm…. I immediately got attached to the book.
Jax is so damn cool, really loved her. She’s amazing! Duh, no one would enjoy reading a book that doesn’t have an awe-inspiring heroine. Being in an idiot’s mind isn’t fun. What would the book turn into? Vegetarian vampires? Creeps that climb into your room to watch you sleep all night without you knowing it? Sparkling creatures??? Pedophilia??? Oh the horror!!!
March was…. Mmmmmmmmmmm…..
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Yep…. No words needed… Just… music and very tiny touches…
I loved the tenseness and "hatred" going on between Jax and March. Actually, I’ve always wanted to witness one of these relationships. I thought it would be fun and I’m happy to see that I wasn’t wrong.
Oh dear Grimspace where have you been hiding all this time? Why hasn’t anyone told me about this? Oh yeah. Because most of the popular books nowadays are idiotic, that’s why.
Mrs. Wells please let me shake your hand. Thank you.
I am so surprised by Green-Eyed Demon. When I finished the previous book I was thinking of readingMrs. Wells please let me shake your hand. Thank you.
I am so surprised by Green-Eyed Demon. When I finished the previous book I was thinking of reading this just for the sake of knowing how it will end. Or evolve since there are two more books coming out. And then I started reading having a bored face and cringing a bit when thinking that I’ll get to taste some more of Sabina’s “sexy” attitude.
And then this happened:
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Nah I’m kidding, don’t worry. There was no creepy Japanese person rubbing a bunny against his face in the book. At least as far as I remember.
Actually this is what happened:
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Yep! It was awesome!
My question to Sabina right now would be: “Who are you and what have you done with Sabina?” She is a totally different person. Probably if she’d be more perfect than this I’d say Jaye Wells actually did a reboot on her. Maybe she did but not 100%. Of course she still has some attitude issues but at least she’s acting like a heroine now. And an actual person/trampire. I have to admit that the change was rather sudden but it worked wonders for the book.
We also had a nice amount of Adam in the mixture. The lovebirds had way better chemistry this time. Too bad Sabina is manlier than him. We also had lots of new interesting characters. Some I liked more than others. Giguhl was still meh. I lost my hope of him getting out of this annoying phase.
I probably shouldn’t have been offended that a zombie just shooed off an opportunity to eat my brains, but I had to admit it stung.
Heh! Loved that quote. One extra star for the zombies. What? I have a weak spot for them.
Damn, Jaye Wells surpassed herself *grabs tissue and blows nose* What? I just got something in my eye....more
I started reading this EXACTLY after finishing the latest Night Huntress book. This will explain my harsh review.
I had so many problems with this bookI started reading this EXACTLY after finishing the latest Night Huntress book. This will explain my harsh review.
I had so many problems with this book that I have no idea where to begin. The start was too sudden. I’m a sucker for action but give me some time to adjust don’t just hit me in the head like this. I could get over this if the story would turn into something interesting and not mindless action. It didn’t. Eventually things got so boring that I lost interest in the book. Hell at a point I didn’t get what the story was about. Demon Fight-Club? Not what I wanted to find, I’ll tell you this. I was totally uninterested to read about the damn boxing matched between Giguhl and the rest of the demons. Give me a damn story please and quit screwing around!
I’ve always skipped the whole training on Eye of The Tiger moments in movies. They bore me especially since there’s no fun in them. Most of the book revolves around something like this. Damn boring I tell you!! At the end I felt that the story was close to useless.
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In the previous book Sabina seemed cool. I was actually amused by her messed up personality. It lasted for only the first book. Now she’s the same assh*le as before and instead of being amused I’m getting annoyed. A character should evolve with each book. She’s actually going the other way around. She acts like a big ass assassin but when faced with new knowledge or the chance for a fresh start she acts like she’s in primary school. Not the kind of heroine I would admire.
I guess Sabina’s attitude problem comes from the deep and desperate need to get laid. (view spoiler)[Which she has. By the wrong guy. I don’t know how to feel about what happened between her and Slade. (hide spoiler)]
I still don’t understand why they didn’t kill her grandma in the previous book. It makes no sense. Sabina left her live just so she could show off with what a bad girl she is hanging with the mages and all that?
I used to like Giguhl but in The Mage in Black he’s simply annoying. Slade was ok and Maisie was neutral....more
OMG! Thank you Lord for giving me the strength to finish this! One more hour of this and I’d be forced to hurt someonbla bla bla ZombieHazard bla bla
OMG! Thank you Lord for giving me the strength to finish this! One more hour of this and I’d be forced to hurt someone.
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AAAAAAAAAAA my ears!! They bleed!!!
I seriously don't recommend this audiobook. The story - meh. The lady talking - meeeh! Her "Italian" accent cracked me up. The result? MEH! Me don't likey. At all! It's tooo close to BDB. I thought maybe this one will change a bit but I was wrong.
I've been listening to the audiobook while working. My first audiobook *yei* Not so bad I guess (if you ignore the sexy lady talking). It’s easier to be distracted while listening to this. Better to cope with the bullsh*t story. *ahem*
I'm not in the mood for PNR lately. I want a book that offers a deeper story and a bit more of a tease when it comes to the relationship between the main characters. Midnight Breed is a mediocre series. I try so hard but can’t get myself to like it. I’ve read worse books of course and this probably isn’t the worst in the genre but *British accent* not my cup of tea! Maybe it gets better later on but I don't have the patience to read all 10 books in order to get something good. I'll probably (big probably there my friends) give the next book a try later one when my mood improves.
Sooooo… One star. Sorry Dante, love the name but that doesn’t make up for anything....more
Well now… *awkward silence* I’m done with this. I’m sad to say that I’m actually happy I finished it. I really love Nalini Singh but I can’t be subjecWell now… *awkward silence* I’m done with this. I’m sad to say that I’m actually happy I finished it. I really love Nalini Singh but I can’t be subjective. Visions of Heat is too similar to Slave to Sensation. It lacks the spice needed for being a great book. I’m not sure I want to go on with the series anymore but I guess I’ll just leave the next book to brew a bit on my to-read shelf.
My main problem with the story? Too much talk, too few action. They actually skipped the action scenes, can you imagine that?? I think those would have been a nice touch to the story. But it seems that’s just my opinion…
I liked Vaughn’s character ever since the previous book. When I saw that Visions of Heat was about him I got a bit happy. Can’t blame a girl for having a soft spot for a hottie who actually sculpts. Wow huh? Magic hands and all that. But in the end Vaughn was a huge disappointment. He was no fun at all.
I still don’t get how all this lust at first sight happens. Vaughn isn’t interested in anyone and one day he just sees Faith and boom! He wants her and he’ll do anything in his power to have her. And it’s not only this case; most of PNRs are like this. Am I wrong to think this is maybe too easy? I really would enjoy the story more if there’s, say, a fight between them. Or if they’re enemies and bit by bit they fall in love. Or if they have fights. Or anything but wanting to jump each other’s bones from the moment they make eye contact. This is too cheesy for my taste.
And another problem related to this is the way they fell in love. Also too easy. Vaughn and Faith’s chemistry was really weak. Him calling her Red was kinda cute. Red Riding Hood reference and all. Too bad Vaughn ended up being a tamed housecat and not the big bad wolf. I won’t get into details because frankly I’m not in the mood. I don’t know why this series is difficult for me to review. Creepy stuff, I tell you! Faith was a freakin’ robot. But duh she’s Psy so of course she’d be a robot. The only good thing was Hawke. A very faded presence but added a bit of fun to the story.
I can’t write my review and not pick on this. I can’t imagine how the guys offer girls, or whatever, rides on their backs. Is it like a piggyback ride? Am I the only one who sees it stupid?...more
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