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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Movie Review: Tammy

Tammy

July 2nd, 2014

Seen: April 5th

~Summary~

Tammy, who was recently fired from a Topper Jack's fast food restaurant, returns home only to find her husband enjoying a romantic meal with the neighbor. She quickly packs her necessities, and travels down three houses to her parent's home. Upon denied use of her mom's car to drive to Niagara Falls, she quickly resorts to an "ailing" grandmother, who also lives in the home...Only instead of traveling alone, Grandma Pearl wants in on the road trip. After realizing Grandma Pearl has the funds, they hit the road. Pearl soon proves to be quite the alcoholic despite her diabetes, and Tammy quickly turns into the "baby-sitter." From finding love in a bar to robbing a Topper Jack's in order to bail Pearl out of jail, the quirky adventure will have you finding yourself riding along for the misadventures of Tammy.

~My Thoughts~

Honestly, the trailers didn't do this movie justice. All I remember from the trailers is really her robbing a fast food place and the laugh out loud humor that's in it. But, they didn't portray the serious, heartfelt moments that Tammy goes through.

From the trailer, I thought it was just going to be another cheesy, gritting, humorous movie. Something that, yeah, would entertain you for a couple of hours but really, what's the point of watching it again? The trailer never made me want to watch it but Melissa McCarthy sure did, I've loved her since Gilmore Girls!

Tammy, yes, has a lot of laugh out loud moments. Had me and my hubby cracking up but it was so much more! It's truly about a women who's husband cheated on her, even though she admits she wasn't the greatest wife, and ends up on a journey of finding herself with her alcoholic grandmother. Susan Sarandon is amazing, I enjoy her immensely and I thought her and Melissa worked really well together. And then there was Kathy Bates, love her! I had no idea she was in this movie so when she came onto the screen I squealed with joy haha. She is one feisty lady! In this movie she plays as Tammy's lesbian aunt and one that loves to set things on fire, but only things with good reason. Her character helps open Tammy's eyes and mend Tammy's and her grandmothers relationship. Kathy Bates really brings the humor and seriousness in perfectly!

Overall hubby and I truly enjoyed this! We were a little taken aback from how this storyline turned towards the seriousness but it wasn't a bad thing! It was actually a really cute movie and I don't get why it's gotten such a low rating. But anyways, it's one I wouldn't mind watching again!

Sweet Viewings Everybody!

{Cover Reveal} The Foxglove Killings by Tara Kelly

The Foxglove Killings by Tara Kelly

Release Date: 09/01/15

Entangled Teen

~Summary~

Gramps always said that when the crickets were quiet, something bad was coming. And the crickets have been as silent as the dead. It started with the murdered deer in the playground with the unmistakable purple of a foxglove in its mouth. But in the dying boondock town of Emerald Cove, life goes on.

I work at Gramps's diner, and the cakes―the entitled rich kids who vacation here―make our lives hell. My best friend, Alex Pace, is the one person who gets me. Only Alex has changed. He's almost like a stranger now. I can't figure it out...or why I'm having distinctly more-than-friend feelings for him. Ones I shouldn't be having.

Then one of the cakes disappears.

When she turns up murdered, a foxglove in her mouth, a rumor goes around that Alex was the last person seen with her—and everyone but me believes it. Well, everyone except my worst enemy, Jenika Shaw. When Alex goes missing, it's up to us to prove his innocence and uncover the true killer. But the truth will shatter everything I've ever known about myself—and Alex.

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~About the Author~

Tara Kelly adores variety in her life. She’s an author, one-girl-band, graphic designer, editor, and photographer. She lives in Sin City with her beloved guitars, sound design master husband, and a fluffy cat named Maestro.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

{Release Day Book Blitz + Giveaway} Awakening by Shannon Duffy

Awakening by Shannon Duffy

Release Date: 04/07/15

Entangled Teen

~Summary~

A thrilling, futuristic sci-fi novel set in a unique and thought-provoking world, from author Shannon Duffy.

Desiree Six (because she was born on a Friday) believes in everything the Protectorate stands for. She likes the safety and security of having her entire life planned out—her career, her mate, even the date of her death. She doesn't even think to question when Darien, her childhood friend and neighbor, is convicted of murdering his parents. They had seemed like such a loving family. But if he was convicted, then he must have done it.

Then Darien shows up in her room late one night. He has escaped from the Terrorscape—a nightmare machine used to punish all Noncompliants—and needs Desiree's help. What he tells her rocks her world to its core and makes her doubt everything she's ever been told. With this new information, will Desiree and Darien be able to escape the Protectorate before it's too late?

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~About the Author~

Author of MG and YA books full of adventure. I grew up on the east coast of Canada in the province of Newfoundland and now live in Ontario. I love writing, reading, fashion, fitness, and traveling.

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~Guest Post~

Why young adults need sci fi and dystopian type books?

Well in my opinion, it’s not just young adults who need these kinds of books, but all people, no matter the age. J Personally, I love sci-fi, fantasy, dystopian, and paranormal books the absolute most. Basically anything in books that can take me outside the realm of the real or current world and way of doing things, I’m probably going to like. Don’t get me wrong, I love me some contemporary too. It’s just that I think it’s such a mental holiday to escape to another world or spice things up with some magic or crazy futuristic technology, or a government that seems to have everything in perfect order, but doesn’t. It just feels so creative and a fun way to explore the impossible or unimaginable. I like to be taken to the future or even the past, or to an alternate existence and way of living. To me, it’s so creative and captivating to imagine all of the what ifs and hows? When an author can make this kind of thing feel authentic, it allows the reader to really immerse themselves into this world or way of life and follow the characters as they struggle to survive or wade through their strange dilemma they’ve found themselves in. Take me on a journey to the unusual, and I’m sold.

I hope I managed to do that with Awakening and that readers enjoy the futuristic world I’ve created. No matter how old I get, I know I’ll always love books that take me away and allow me to experience something unique.

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Saturday, April 4, 2015

Book Spotlight: The Crawling Darkness (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #3) by J.L Bryan

The Crawling Darkness (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #3) by J.L Bryan

Publication Date: February 5th, 2015

Genre: Adult Paranormal Mystery

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~Summary~

Ghost removal specialist Ellie Jordan must face a dangerous, shape-shifting entity that she and Calvin have encountered once before, with tragic results. The spirit has the power to reach into the minds of living and feed on their fears, taking the shape of their worst nightmares, and it has awoken in search of new victims.

Now Ellie must try to succeed where she and her mentor failed before, and try to defeat the twisted and powerful old ghost before it can claim another soul for its collection.

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~Sequel To~

Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #1)

Cold Shadows (Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper #2)

~About The Author~

J.L. Bryan studied English literature at the University of Georgia and at Oxford, with a focus on the English Renaissance and the Romantic period. He also studied screenwriting at UCLA. He enjoys remixing elements of paranormal, supernatural, fantasy, horror and science fiction into new kinds of stories.

He is the author of The Paranormals series (starting with Jenny Pox), The Songs of Magic series, Nomad, and other books. He lives in Atlanta with his wife Christina, his son John, and some dogs and cats.

Website: www.jlbryanbooks.com
Twitter: @jlbryanbooks

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Friday, April 3, 2015

{Cover Reveal} Engage (Ignite #2.5) by Erica Crouch

Engage (Ignite #2.5) by Erica Crouch

Publication Date: May 5th, 2015

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Published by: Patchwork Press

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~Summary~

Kalaziel is a terrible guardian angel: her temper’s shorter than she is, she swears, she’s missing a wing, and she sees no problem with letting man make their own choices—no matter how questionable. That’s what free will is all about, right? Her overseers disagree.

After she mishandles an assignment, Heaven strips Kala of her title and throws her back into training, hoping to reinforce the covenant of vows she swore to uphold as a guardian. But the angels’ motives aren’t as pure as they appear: they want to eradicate any opinions that conflict with Heaven’s code.

With a mass cleansing on the horizon, Kala discovers she is not alone in her insubordination; there are other angels who are restless with the stasis of Heaven and ready for change. Progress doesn’t come easily, though, especially when it means uniting ancient enemies to fight for a common cause.

Engage is a novella that prequels Kala and Ana’s story in Incite.

~About The Author~

Erica Crouch is a young adult and new adult author from Baltimore, Maryland. She has a strange blended aesthetic of cute and spooky, and her books reflect her ever changing mood. (You may find romance, you may find gore—sometimes both in the same book, but probably not at the same time. Probably.)

Erica is the cofounder of Patchwork Press, an author-powered publisher of middle grade, young adult, and new adult titles. She is the head of editorial services and design, with nearly fifty projects to her name.

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Thursday, April 2, 2015

Mini Review: Nailed: Episode Two, Picture Show by Staci Hart

Nailed by Staci Hart

Publication Date: 2015

Genre: Adult Erotic

Pages: 4

Format: PDF

Source: Author

Read: April 1st, 2015

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~Summary~

Everyone wants to get nailed.

Sometimes the first thing you feel for someone is lust. Maybe it's for a stranger. It might be someone you've only just noticed, or someone whom you've known, but aren't allowed to want. Maybe you just don't know if they're affected by you, if the sound of their voice or the way they touch your hand makes them as crazy as it makes you.

Or, perhaps they want you just as badly as you want them. Sometimes, it's all you can do to stop yourself from acting on it.

#getnailed with these erotic shorts, coming 2015.

~My Thoughts~

In this episode, Picture Show, a woman who was called a prude by her ex decides to spite him by having a sexy quickie with a hot stranger in an old movie theater late at night......

I actually like that Staci doesn't give you a name and really a face to the main character. Instead she gives you enough details to paint a picture and the rest is left to your imagination, it's almost as if this is your fantasy coming to life and quite a beautifully well done one I might add.

Staci's words just flow, creating a beautiful and hooking story! I got sucked in immediately as she painted a picture, creating a scene that'll just sweep you away! It's really breathtaking as she builds a need inside you with her words. I can't wait for episode three!

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

TBR: April

Hey Y'all

So I've been feeling a bit burnt out with reading or something. I tried to continue reading Elegy by Amanda Hocking but honestly I'm getting a bit bored of it. I'm 222 pages in and it's going nowhere and I still have over 300 pages to go, this might be a DNF book. I wish it wasn't because I've enjoyed the series this far but oh my god, I have to move on. It's become a chore more than anything.

So this month I'm going to read more of what I really can't wait to read, more of the books I just got instead of reading books that have been sitting on my shelves for awhile now and I've kind of lost the lust for them. I'm also not going to plan to read a lot of books, I'm going to leave it kind of open so if I'm craving a certain book I can just pick it up and not worry about it pushing back a book I planned to read.