Synopsis: Nevada Baylor is faced with the most challenging case of her detective career—a suicide mission to bring in a suspect in a volatile case. Nevada isn’t sure she has the chops. Her quarry is a Prime, the highest rank of magic user, who can set anyone and anything on fire. Then she’s kidnapped by Connor “Mad” Rogan—a darkly tempting billionaire with equally devastating powers. Torn between wanting to run…
Happy New Year! Out with the old, in with the new!
So I had my list for 2014. I managed to get some things done, but I couldn’t quite do them all. It’s okay though. What I didn’t get to read, I’ll still plan for it. I own them after all. I did manage to get a new kindle this Christmas so we’re back in business with more reading. There have been quite a few film reviews as well this past year and I will list…
Your Urban Fantasy’s Top 10 Books of 2014
I didn’t get around to reading quite as many books as I wanted to this year, but I got a new Kindle fire for Christmas so hopefully things will pick up. I have certainly compiled enough to make a list! And my favorites are: 1 The Witch With No Name (The Hollows, #13) by Kim Harrison My favorite series of all time ended on a high note! And I couldn’t…
Into the Woods Review
I wasn’t familiar with the Broadway musical of this film. So thankfully I could come in with a fresh perspective, ready for any and all surprises. And boy were there quite a few surprises! A simple couple running a bakery (played by James Corden and Emily Blunt) desire nothing but a child. But due a long-standing curse of a formerly beautiful witch, they are not able to bear children. However,…
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
We have arrived at the final entry of The Hobbit Trilogy. Did Peter Jackson save the best for last? In this film Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and his companions must slay Smaug once and for all to reclaim Erebor and its vast treasure. Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) must juggle between the corruption of greed and maintaining friendship and honor. And Middle Earth has a war on its hands with Men,…
Exodus: Gods and Kings – Epic Title and Epic Fail…
This film is another retelling of one of the most famous Biblical tales of all time. Moses (played by Bale) rises up again Ramses, the Egyptian Pharaoh, to free 600,000 slaves on a journey of epic proportions to escape from Egypt’s clutches and its cycle of terrifying and deadly plagues. What I Liked: The special effects were well done. I also enjoyed the cinematography. What I Didn’t Like: Unfortunately, there…
Horrible Bosses 2
After the fiasco of the first film, instead of getting new bosses, our trio decides to start their own business. Nick (played by Jason Bateman), Dale (played by Charlie Day) and Kurt (played by Jason Sudeikis) create a Shower Buddy prototype that could make them rich. They are discovered by Rex Hanson (played by Chris Pine) and his father, Bert (played by Christoph Waltz), who run a billion dollar company…
Cyber Monday STEALS! The Undead Pool for $1.25 and The Witch With No Name for $4.00
If you’ve been holding out for that last Hollows novels, then hold out no more! You can own The Undead Pool (Hollows #12) TODAY for $1.25. Buy it here. And if you’re holding out for a good deal on The Witch With No Name, then it will be a while before you see it at $4.00! Buy it here. I still can’t believe my eyes at these prices!!
Hello Ladies: The Movie
This film is the extended finale of sorts to the HBO comedy series of the same name. The central character, Stuart (played by Stephen Merchant) is an English web designer who has moved to LA to find love and excitement. He befriends a few people, a soon to be divorcee, a paraplegic who seems to be a chick magnet, and his attractive roommate Jessica (played by Christine Woods) who is…
Mockingjay Part 1 Review
Katniss Everdeen (played by Jennifer Lawrence) is back for the penultimate installment of the Hunger Games franchise. Split into two films, Mockingjay Part 1 sets the stage for the final show down. After Katniss once again foils the plans of the Capitol in Catching Fire, District 13 recruits her as their final hope, as the symbol of the rebellion. What I Liked: Let me preface this by saying that Mockingjay…