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Lucifer Season 1 – A Devilishly Charming Blend of Crime and the Supernatural
BySamy December 7, 2023January 22, 2024
Lucifer Season 1 introduces viewers to a modern interpretation of the Devil, who abandons Hell for the glamour of Los Angeles. This review explores the series’ engaging premise, character dynamics, and its success in combining crime-solving with supernatural elements based on characters created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg for DC Comics‘ Vertigo imprint. Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis), the Devil, becomes bored with his life in Hell and decides to…
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Anime Review | Reviews
Attack on Titan Season 1 – A Riveting Tale of Humanity’s Struggle Against Titans
BySamy December 6, 2023January 15, 2024
Attack on Titan Season 1 catapults viewers into a world where humanity fights for survival against giant humanoid creatures known as Titans. In this review, we’ll explore the show’s intense action, intricate plot, and the psychological impact of living within the walls, directed by Tetsurō Araki and animated by Wit Studio. Based on Hajime Isayama’s manga, Attack on Titan is set in a world where remnants of humanity reside within massive walled…
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Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper #1 – A Riveting Mystery Unfolds
BySamy December 5, 2023December 13, 2023
Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper kicks off with a bang, plunging viewers into a high-stakes mystery within the towering confines of a skyscraper. In this review, we’ll delve into the suspense, intricate plot twists, and the iconic detective work that defines the world of Detective Conan. The movie centers around Conan Edogawa, the brilliant young detective trapped in a child’s body, facing a ticking time bomb scenario. The narrative is crafted…
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Bookish | Blogging
Book Blitz: Homecoming Chaos by D.W. Brooks
BySamy December 4, 2023March 1, 2024
In Homecoming Chaos – Jamie Scott’s life fell apart four years ago when she broke off her engagement, turned down a dream job, and went overseas to run away from her life. Now she’s back, but the reunion is not without problems. Check out this fantastic adult contemporary romance within the suspense! Homecoming Chaos by D.W. Brooks Publication date: November 21st, 2023Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense Jamie Scott’s life fell apart four years…
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Lists - Memes - Tags | Blogging
12/03/23 Sunday Post in December – Between Pages and Dreams: Reflecting on a Blissful Mon
BySamy December 3, 2023December 18, 2023
Sunday Post in December – The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted @ Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Welcome to another Nerdy Sunday post and my first Sunday Post in December! 📚✨This is where we dive into the literary wonders of the week, exploring the reads, plays, and watches that…
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Charmed Season 1 (1998) – A Magical Beginning with Sisterly Bonds
BySamy December 2, 2023December 10, 2023
Charmed Season 1 (1998) follows the lives of the Halliwell sisters—Prue, Piper, and Phoebe—who discover their destiny as powerful witches destined to battle evil forces. The series unfolds with spellbinding adventures, personal growth, and the challenges of navigating both the magical and ordinary realms. I always wanted to watch Charmed and finally got to try it properly. The inaugural Charmed Season 1 introduces viewers to the magical world of the Halliwell sisters,…
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A Beautiful Cover Reveal: A Change of Location
BySamy December 1, 2023December 13, 2023
A Change of Location is about Hannah Ballard – Her superpower is an uncanny ability to discover perfect movie settings while avoiding the limelight herself. Promoted from location scout to location manager, she’s involved in pre-production for a film based on a bestselling historical novel. A chance meeting with an aristocratic landowner leads her to Somerset and his estate in picturesque Milver Vale—the ideal backdrop for a period drama. A Change of Location by Margaret…
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11/27/23 Happy Book Date Monday – It’s Nov! Revitalize Your Reads
BySamy November 27, 2023February 5, 2024
Book Date Time – It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? a place to meet and share what you have been and are about to read over the week. It’s a great post to organize yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit, comment, and… add to your groaning TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started on J Kaye’s blog and then was hosted by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to…
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11/14/23 Top Ten Tuesday | Popular Authors I have not read EXTENDED
BySamy November 14, 2023December 18, 2023
Popular authors – Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It was born of a love of lists, books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week’s Top Ten was indeed fun to put up. There are some Popular authors, publishers, and producers, but I haven’t had a chance to read their books, play…
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Are you a Bookworm or Reader
BySamy November 10, 2023January 8, 2024
Bookworm or reader? – The Book Blogger Hop was initially created by Jennifer @ Crazy-For-Books in March 2010 and ended on December 31, 2012. With Jennifer’s permission, Billy @ Ramblings Of A Coffee Addicted Writer relaunched the hop on February 15, 2013.Each week, the hop will start on a Friday and end the following Thursday. There will be a weekly prompt featuring a book-related question. The hop’s purpose is to allow bloggers to follow other…
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Spotlight: Into The Skies by Kay Humphreys
BySamy November 10, 2023January 7, 2024
I was not Placed. I wasn’t chosen by the fae as worthy or exceptional. Yet I—a fierce and mighty barmaid?—could change our entire world. This must be a dream. Though, it’s beginning to feel more like a nightmare. Consider reading my ARC-Review for Into The Skies by Kay Humphreys! Into the Skies by Kay Humphreys Synopsis On Loya, balance is paramount. The star-planet provides magic, and as inhabitants use their powers, energy…
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Book Review | Reviews
ARC-Review: Into the Skies by Kay Humphreys
BySamy November 9, 2023December 18, 2023
Into the Skies by Kay Humphreys is the first book in a fast-paced, dystopian, fantasy romance. – I was not Placed. The fae didn’t choose me as worthy or exceptional. Yet I—a fierce and mighty barmaid—could change our entire world. This must be a dream. Though, it’s beginning to feel more like a nightmare. Can true love save her world, and… is it even a world worth saving? I received an advance review…
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