To be honest Valentine's day is the one day of the year I dread more than any other. I've yet to have a pleasant experience on it, and I am not going to be planning on having a good experience on it this year. But that doesn't matter. I found an adorable book that I just HAVE to share with you! (regardless of how I personally feel about the matter of Love)
Fixing Cupid
Cristian YoungMiller
438 pages
Don't let the page numbers daunt you. This is a fast read, the story is fun and you never know what is going to come next.
It revolves around a character named Ben and his troubles with love. If you don't believe me, just read the first 6 pages, you'll know enough that you'll likely be as intrigued as I was.
His best friend decides to try and help him 'fix' his problem, by helping him put his life back together. But as the story continues, we wonder if the fix is causing more trouble than it is worth.
Due to most of the content of this book, I do NOT recommend it for readers that are not capable of dealing with sarcasm and adult situations. It also helps to have a sense of humor and a slight idea about romantic history.
Why did I like this eBook? Well, it was cheerful, pleasant, and there are a large number of comedic moments that shine. It is a piece that will appeal to both genders, and there's a happy ending.
I guess I'm a sucker for a happy ending.
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Originally Posted Feb. 14th 2012 at http://thebookshelfgoblin.blogspot.com/
Showing posts with label romance. Show all posts
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Sunday, December 20, 2015
What's on Screen? Winter's Tale
I know everyone else is watching Star Wars, but there's other movies that are available to watch. I'm not ready to see the new movie yet, even though it sounds like it's good. So how about something lighter, yet still imaginative?
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Winter's Tale
2014/color/118 minutes
Fantasy
A fantasy film with a basic plot of good versus evil. It starts off in early industrial America, and we see people fall in love, as well as go through tragedy. At first to be honest I thought it was going to be a movie about fairies, or fairy type creatures. But I was surprised to have this thought dashed seeing a familiar face (Will Smith I think) playing the part of Lucifer.
There's a surprising twist as the movie gets closer to it's end. And I'm trying not to give away anything that would be a spoiler because this really was a great movie to watch. Though, I may recommend watching it in Summer because it has a very cold feel to it.
This is a family friendly film, though it may not hold the attention of younger children. It's very mellow though, and I would recommend it as one to curl up with someone on the couch to watch. It's nice to watch something that isn't gory or terrifying for a change.
Winter's Tale
2014/color/118 minutes
Fantasy
A fantasy film with a basic plot of good versus evil. It starts off in early industrial America, and we see people fall in love, as well as go through tragedy. At first to be honest I thought it was going to be a movie about fairies, or fairy type creatures. But I was surprised to have this thought dashed seeing a familiar face (Will Smith I think) playing the part of Lucifer.
There's a surprising twist as the movie gets closer to it's end. And I'm trying not to give away anything that would be a spoiler because this really was a great movie to watch. Though, I may recommend watching it in Summer because it has a very cold feel to it.
This is a family friendly film, though it may not hold the attention of younger children. It's very mellow though, and I would recommend it as one to curl up with someone on the couch to watch. It's nice to watch something that isn't gory or terrifying for a change.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Easy Bake Coven : Fun Fantasy Read
Modern literature is becoming full of paranormal and fantastical beings. While most of it has been focusing on vampires of various sorts, this particular book offers a twist to the fantastic. We get to meet some witches at first, but then things become a bit more complicated.
Easy Bake Coven
Liz Schulte
338 Pages
When people see the word coven, most of them automatically envision a circle of witches. In this case we're dealing with a small circle of friends who call themselves the Easy Bake Coven. That's where the book gets it's name from.. But while the book may imply that witchcraft is going to be the focus within its pages. Yet in this instance that assumption is wrong.
We're dealing with a more encompassing piece of literature. A menagerie of fantastic beings flit within the pages of this book. This creates a believable world, that offers a few different glimpses at various races we don't get to see commonly in a positive light.
And since I'm not really feeling like spoiling the book for you... I recommend you check it out as soon as you can. It's a fast paced fun read and you'll enjoy it.
Easy Bake Coven
Liz Schulte
338 Pages
When people see the word coven, most of them automatically envision a circle of witches. In this case we're dealing with a small circle of friends who call themselves the Easy Bake Coven. That's where the book gets it's name from.. But while the book may imply that witchcraft is going to be the focus within its pages. Yet in this instance that assumption is wrong.
We're dealing with a more encompassing piece of literature. A menagerie of fantastic beings flit within the pages of this book. This creates a believable world, that offers a few different glimpses at various races we don't get to see commonly in a positive light.
And since I'm not really feeling like spoiling the book for you... I recommend you check it out as soon as you can. It's a fast paced fun read and you'll enjoy it.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
A Darker Side to Charming
There's a lot of different kinds of books that have been written of late that have to do with fairy tales. There's so many versions and ways that people that present characters for people to enjoy. Cinderella is one of those stories that have been told over and over. But sometimes there's a nice fresh take on the story that helps to add a bit more depth and a few darker points to the happy ending.
Charming : A Cinderella Prequel
L.R. Briggs & S.E. Steinbrenner
369 Pages
Charming isn't the name of any of the characters in this story. The main character is a boy named Jode, who is in all ways, forgettable and un-noticable. We get to see him evolve through various states of self consciousness.
The story revolves around the idea that in order to become great there are trials and tribulations that one must go through. This is an idea that isn't unknown to most readers. But the extent to which we see this idea used is rather intriguing. It helps to pull you into the story, giving you reason to wonder what's going to happen. And to be honest this one isn't predictable.
But it is a good read. While the cover kind of points a female reader in the direction of this book, I believe it is written in a style that a male audience could find appealing. While it has some adult content, it's not gruesome or erotic, so teens can read it safely. All in all it's a well done book in my opinion. It leaves some things unanswered but not in a manner that leaves the piece unfinished. So if you're looking for a nice fantasy read I think you should check it out.
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L.R. Briggs & S.E. Steinbrenner
369 Pages
Charming isn't the name of any of the characters in this story. The main character is a boy named Jode, who is in all ways, forgettable and un-noticable. We get to see him evolve through various states of self consciousness.
The story revolves around the idea that in order to become great there are trials and tribulations that one must go through. This is an idea that isn't unknown to most readers. But the extent to which we see this idea used is rather intriguing. It helps to pull you into the story, giving you reason to wonder what's going to happen. And to be honest this one isn't predictable.
But it is a good read. While the cover kind of points a female reader in the direction of this book, I believe it is written in a style that a male audience could find appealing. While it has some adult content, it's not gruesome or erotic, so teens can read it safely. All in all it's a well done book in my opinion. It leaves some things unanswered but not in a manner that leaves the piece unfinished. So if you're looking for a nice fantasy read I think you should check it out.
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