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Review: PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Season 7 Episode 16
Episode Name: The Glove That Rocks The Cradle Director: Paula Hunziker Writer: Maya Goldsmith Producer: I. Marlene King Running time: 42 min Release Date: 30/05/2017 Genre: Mystery, Drama & Crime Rating Synopsis: As Detective Furey closes in on uncovering what happened to Archer Dunhill, the Liars team up to protect one of their own. Hanna continues to struggle with the idea that Lucas might be connected to A.D. even in the face of more evidence. Emily surprises Ali with a heartfelt gesture that is undone by A.D. machinations; and the Liars gain insight into where the idea for the game originated. MY THOUGHTS: (SPOILERS AHEAD) I really enjoyed this episode. It was filled with enough suspense and enough drama. I was shocked throughout most of the episode and sitting on the edge of my seat. I was truly impressed and am reconsidering all my theories for the finale. So Spencer is looking seriously guilty at the beginning of the episode, and since it’s been teased that a Liar is going to prison, some probably thought it might happen , but luckily did not, which is a relief. But, who knows, she may get arrested some other time. Then she steals the drive from Furey…
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April & May BOOK HAUL
So, I’ve bought quite a few books over these last two months, that I’m excited to share with you. I bought these books from Readers Warehouse, Bargain Books and from the Kindle eBook Store. The first book I bought is Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, Maureen Johnson and Robin Wasserman. This books is a bind-up of novellas (short stories) based on a character from the shadowhunter world named Simon. I don’t know much about it, but I was told it is amazing and unexpectedly excellent. I’ve also slowly bought the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas these past months and I’ve been dying to read them (studying and school have brought it’s hardships). All I can really say, because I don’t know much, is that it’s about an assassin who must compete in a competition for the Prince to win her freedom. It sounds really awesome and fun, and I’ve heard so many great things. I’ve been wanting to read Rainbow Rowell books for such a long time and I’ve been in a big contemporary romance mood for a while now. So I now own Fangirl and Eleanor & Park. They sound…
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Review: PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Season 7 Episode 15
Episode Name: In The Eye Abides The Heart Director: Troian Bellisario Writer: Joseph Dougherty Producer: I. Marlene King Running time: 42 min Release Date: 23/05/2017 Genre: Mystery, Drama & Crime Rating Synopsis: After being blackmailed by A.D., one of the Liars begins to supply info to the dark side in order to protect those closest to her. Detective Furey questions how much the PLLs know about what happened to Archer Dunhill. Aria tries to issue an ultimatum to Ezra in regards to Nicole, while Emily struggles with how to support Ali. Spencer goes to elaborate lengths to meet up with Mary Drake and encounters Wren. After learning something surprising about Lucas, Hanna sets out to prove her friend is innocent and uncovers even more troubling info. And another person is brought in on the secret of A.D.’s game. MY THOUGHTS: (SPOILERS AHEAD) I really enjoyed this episode. We learn some interesting and shocking things. People are betraying others, like usual and the episode is very eventful. Troian also directed it, and she did a great job. It seemed like any other normal episode, but she put in her own special touches. I enjoyed the overall plot and I LOVED one specific scene.…
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What's Up, Wednesday!
It’s been a while since my last What’s Up, Wednesday! and although I haven’t been up to much since then, there is some new fun stuff I’ve been doing lately. I have finished Onyx and Everything, Everything both of which I have reviewed. I am now reading Ewan Pendle and the White Wraith to post a review for an author. I am also still watching Pretty Little Liars (and I’ll post yesterday’s episode review tomorrow night) and am really enjoying Shameless (US version), which is so awesome and funny and full of drama, and I love the whole Gallagher family. I have also recently watched Fifty Shades Darker, which was good but the whole story still isn’t to my liking (a little too dramatic and erotic for my taste). My friend and I also watched The Space Between Us on Saturday, which was good, isn’t the best movie that I’ve ever seen, but I enjoyed the plot of the story (let me know if you want me to review it, as I’d be happy to). Not much since last time, but I’ve watched some really unique movies and tv shows, and read some really wonderful books. xo
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Review: EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING by Nicola Yoon
Title: Everything, Everything Author: Nicola Yoon Page count: 310 Date published: 1 September 2015 Genre: Contemporary romance Rating Synopsis: My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla. But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He’s tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly. Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster. (SPOLIERS AHEAD) MY THOUGHTS I completely love this book. The writing flows perfectly. The romance is very cute and normal considering the circumstances. The conversations between Maddy and Olly are so funny, especially the IMs and emails. The setting is peaceful and both the main charcters have to go through their own mess…
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TV SHOW TALK
Throughout the past few months, I’ve been watching a variety of different TV shows, and I’d like to share them with you. All of the shows that I’m going to mention are shows that are great to binge watch, and very easy to get addicted to and lose yourself in. So grab some popcorn and fluffy socks, curl up in bed and enjoy. I firstly want to tell you that if you’ve never watched this then I don’t know where you’ve been for the past 20 years. When you need lightening up and a smile on your face, go and watch FRIENDS, one of the most well-known comedy shows of today. This show is so good. It’s funny every episode, and you’ll never be let down. Each character is different and unique, and all have their ups and downs. FRIENDS is all in all such a fun show, and I hope you thoroughly enjoy it Next up is a show that is both drama and fantasy. It’s quite intense, but such a fun story. It is, *drum roll*, The Vampire Diaries. This show ended a few months ago, so there are 8 full seasons to binge. It’s really fun, but…
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Review: PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Season 7 Episode 14
Episode Name: Power Play Director: Roger Kumble Writer: Liljah J. Barasz Producer: I. Marlene King Running time: 42 min Release Date: 09/05/2017 Genre: Mystery, Drama & Crime Rating Synopsis: Ali’s turn at the game forces her to face a monumental personal decision, made even more difficult when A.D. triggers Ali to remember a forgotten trauma. Spencer has a long overdue conversation with her father about his past sins and recent whereabouts. Emily continues to navigate working at Rosewood High with both Ali and Paige, especially when Ali comes to a troubling realization about her pregnancy, and Paige makes a big decision. Aria continues to question the fate of her relationship with Ezra and bristles under A.D.’s taunts. And, in the search for Mary Drake, Hanna and Spencer run into a familiar face with a shocking secret. (SPOILERS AHEAD) MY THOUGHTS I gave this episode 3 stars mainly because it had less action than the previous episode, although I still liked watching it because of the information and the answers we got. I wasn’t as shocked as I thought I’d be, because this is PLL, and the answers were given away quite easily, not as I expected they would have been…
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Review: ONYX by JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT
Title: Onyx Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout Page Count: 336 Date Published: 14th August 2012 Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi Rating: Synopsis: Being connected to Daemon Black sucks… Thanks to his alien mojo, Daemon’s determined to prove what he feels for me is more than a product of our bizarro connection. So I’ve sworn him off, even though he’s running more hot than cold these days. But we’ve got bigger problems. Something worse than the Arum has come to town… The Department of Defense are here. If they ever find out what Daemon can do and that we’re linked, I’m a goner. So is he. And there’s this new boy in school who’s got a secret of his own. He knows what’s happened to me and he can help, but to do so, I have to lie to Daemon and stay away from him. Like that’s possible. Against all common sense, I’m falling for Daemon. Hard. But then everything changes… I’ve seen someone who shouldn’t be alive. And I have to tell Daemon, even though I know he’s never going to stop searching until he gets the truth. What happened to his brother? Who betrayed him? And what does the DOD want…
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Late catching the Fantasy train?
(SPOILER FREE) Are there any others out there that never got to any of the best books because they weren’t at the right age or never really cared for reading. Well, today I thought I’d help all of you out and recommend some of the books I’ve either just encountered or have known about, but only have hopped aboard the “train” recently. This is small list of some recommendations for newbie book-lovers and who want to know which are some of the greatest YA fantasy books to read in 2017. The first rec I have for you is: HARRY POTTER by J.K. Rowling *gasp*. Now these books are just great. The characters are so loveable and relateable. We go to a school everyone wishes they could go to, and now you may wonder, but Ruby, why would anyone want to go to a weird school with a weird name? Well, Hogwarts is a lot of fun. There are awesome classes to attend, and spells to learn, and friends to make. And although these books start out when our main characters are 11, they’re enjoyable for all ages. The Wizarding World is so amazingly unimaginable and Rowling just has more and…
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Review: PRETTY LITTLE LIARS Season 7 Episode 13
Episode Name: Hold Your Piece Director: Marta Cunningham Writer: Bryan M. Holdman Producer: I. Marlene King Running time: 42 min Release Date: 02/05/2017 Genre: Mystery, Drama & Crime Rating Synopsis: Hanna is sure Jenna is to blame for a recent professional setback and is forced to bring Caleb up to speed on current events. Aria and Emily team up to investigate Sydney for more information about Jenna and her connection to A.D. Spencer grows closer to Detective Furey, while Aria struggles with her current situation with Ezra. Hanna’s turn at the game is more intense than she bargained for and leads to shocking consequences. MY THOUGHTS This episode was quite enjoyable. We’re inching, slowly but surely, to the BIG reveal in the series finale, which is under 2 months away. Can you believe it? I can’t. We learn that Sydney really has been helping Jenna and the Liars suspect she might’ve shot Spencer. This is possible, but when have things ever been this straight-forward on PLL? Yvonne also wakes up, and she and Toby have the smallest yet very cute hospital wedding. Unfortunately, she doesn’t stay long, because she unexpectedly dies. I’m a big Spoby shipper, but I can’t decide…