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Title: Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1); Author: Laini Taylor; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: The writing is absolutely amazing. I love the world building, and how I feel immersed in the story. I really like the characters, although Karou can be kind of annoying. This was a reread for me, and I liked this much better the second time through. Some of the world development was presented in a long-winded and boring way, so I did skim through some of those chapters, but ultimately, I love the creativity of this story. It has a whimsical, fairy-tale-before-bed, tragic-love-story, love-that-transcends-death feel to it, and it is addictive. I can definitely see why people are crying insta-love with this book, but honestly, the insta-love doesn't annoy me. Not in the least. I feel like it's completely justified based on the events that transpire. But of course, that is subject to personal opinion. I really like the politics of the world, the history and the magic system, and I love Karou's story. It was just crafted so well, with Karou discovering new things here and there, and then all of a sudden, everything makes sense and she remembers. I love how she remembers everything now, all at once, so we no longer have to deal with her being ignorant or naiver. I always hate the books where the reader is told everything at the beginning but the main character doesn't know (Mystic City by Theo Lawrence, anyone?) so you have to cringe at all the stupid things the main character does because the author specifically makes sure he/she doesn't understand the clues they give the reader. I'm glad I won't be dealing with that through the rest of this series. I loved this book. I think it's because I really didn't enjoy it the first time I read it. I was expecting so much from the hype then. But this time, I was expecting a 3-star read, so I was blown away. Everything was so rich and colorful, and Prague is such a wonderful and different setting than I'm used to. And I'm a hopeless romantic, so I'm excited to see how Karou and Akiva both grow individually from this point forward, and how their relationship grows.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Unwind (Unwind, #1); Author: Neal Shusterman; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book had me thinking, and it left me reeling. It's easily the single most powerful book I've ever read. I've tried to write a good review, something completely summing up the thoughts and feelings I have after finishing. But I can't do it. I reach a point where I have to spoil too much of the story to get my point across, or I just get too angry and say a bunch of things that shouldn't be said. So I'm just going to say this. This book is powerful. Many reviewers claim it isn't realistic. Yeah, there are parts of it that aren't realistic. But the most important part of it coincides terrifyingly close to reality. This book explores one of the many horrors that humans are capable of and, what may be worse, their ability to justify why that horror is necessary. The exploration into the depravity of human nature is mind-blowing and so sad. And the worst part is we can see evidence of this today, now. People doing horrific things and then justifying them, and even worse than that, other people thinking that those horrific things are okay, because they're justified. The story is intense and heartbreaking, but at the beginning, it's kind of slow. It was hard to get into. I couldn't tell where it was going. By the 40% mark, it was stunning. I'm shocked at how much I felt for these fictional characters, and especially for one semi-bad character in particular, but I think that's mostly because I put myself in their shoes. I felt like all these things were happening to me, and I could do that, because I was so firmly locked in these characters' minds. I don't know how the author did that, but it was amazing. I don't have words for anything else. I was horrified and shocked and yet I still loved the experience. It made me think and feel in the way a book hasn't in a really long time. It was great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Twilight (The Mediator, #6); Author: Meg Cabot; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This series is fantastic. Not quite as wonderful as I remembered from reading it ten years ago, but it was a lot of fun. You can't go wrong with a Meg Cabot book, and I can't even describe how excited I am for the adult follow up novel in 2016!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I reread this 10/9/15, and I'm surprised to say some of my thoughts have changed from the first time I read it. My first time reading this, I didn't just dislike Dorian. I hated him. I absolutely hated him. I never thought of myself as a feminist, but he definitely piqued that in me. He sees women as a pretty face and a good time, and that's about it. I'm still not his biggest fan, and I actually thought he was quite dull to be honest. Even in this reread. But I don't hate him as much as I did my first time through. I forgot that he really wasn't that shallow and his lack of interest in who a woman was simply stemmed from the fact that he knew she wasn't really interested in him either. She was interested in his crown. I'm sure his self-esteem took many blows from that, and then add in the horrible ex-girlfriend, and I understand him a lot better now. Chaol is still my favorite character, even over Celaena. Celaena is great. But Chaol.... I just love him. And that's really all I have to say about this book. It was great. I had a lot of fun reading it, the world is interesting and imaginative, and Celaena is a girl who can kick serious ass. Who doesn't love that?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows, #1); Author: Kim Harrison; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: I'm going to grade this book as an A-. I struggled through the beginning, but a little before the halfway mark, it just got amazing. I've known about this book for a while, but I didn't really start reading adult books until this year, and this was my first. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. For anyone who predominantly reads YA paranormal fiction, this is a great first adult novel to bridge the gap between the YA safe bubble and the mysterious world of adult fiction. In this novel, Kim Harrison paints for us a Cincinnati which has been direly affected by a disease spread from tomatoes, which effectively wiped out a crazy amount of humans and brought out Interlanders, which are supernatural beings that lived secretly alongside humans until the humans began to die, and then made their appearance. Rachel Morgan is an agent for the IS (Interland Security, like the FBI for the supernatural creatures) in the beginning of the novel, where she works in tagging and bringing in Interlanders that don't follow the rules. Her decisions from the very first chapter of the novel place a target on her back for the duration of the book, and she's constantly on the run for her life from that point on. First, the main character. Rachel, a witch, is the exact heroine I love to read about. She's strong, powerful, impulsive (sometimes to the point of stupidity), hilarious, and so very interesting. Being inside her head is never boring. She's constantly doing, constantly moving, and she likes to have the upper hand. All the characters are so well developed and add so much color to the novel. I couldn't help but adore them all... well most of them. Especially Trent Kalamack, the novel's main villain. I have a thing for the bad boys.... This is my first Kim Harrison novel, so I wasn't sure what to expect with the writing. As it turns out, her writing style is impressive. There were no flaws with the sentence structure or misused words, everything was SHOWN and not told (which is getting rarer in novels anymore), and the imagery and description were necessary, useful, or interesting, or any combination of those rather than being unnecessary fluff to fill a chapter, which is both unbelievably annoying and unbelievably common anymore. Despite that the first fifteen chapters of this novel were slow, albeit necessary for setting up the stage for the following novels in the series, there were still some interesting scenes and interspersed humor that kept it interesting. I think the humor in this book was what surprised me the most. I was expecting a very dark read, and it was dark, but there were times when I actually laughed aloud. Around the sixteenth chapter, the action was consistent and exciting, and I found myself actually wanting to read more instead of forcing myself through it. The pages pretty much flew through my fingers after that. Altogether, this book was a fun adventure and a complete blast to read. I was; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, #1); Author: G.A. Aiken; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this story. It could have been better. World building is a big thing so many fantasy authors forget about. I wanted to know more about the places in this book. Garbhan Isle, the Dark Plains, the glen... There were so many locations tossed around but nothing was explored in a way that I knew where anything was in relation to anything else or what populated those areas. I know it's too much to ask for world building reminiscent of Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series or Harry Potter or A Game of Thrones... but a little more than what I got would have been nice. Besides the dreadful lack of world building, the sex scenes felt a little rushed. I understood after finishing the stories (essentially one short novel and one novella) that because they were short tales encompassing a lot of plot, this was really necessary. But it still felt like it happened too quick while reading. The writing is... iffy. The stories are not poorly written, by any means, but grammar mistakes abounded. Overall I enjoyed the stories enough that I didn't take away from the rating because of this. It was just frustrating for me. Now for the good. The characters were awesome. Hilarious and fun, and very well developed. I wish Annwyl and Fearghus's story was longer, because I felt very close to them by the end of their adventure. Their romance was sweet, if quick. I was very interested in the developments, if any, between two side characters: Annwyl's second-in-command Brastias, and Fearghus's sister Morfyd, but their romance was never concluded. I felt this interest in each of Fearghus's family members, and the fact that the side characters in this story were just as entertaining as the main ones definitely gave it a huge bonus for me. I was entertained all the way through. It was cute and sweet, but there was also lots of blood and killing (it's a dragon book about a war, after all). I will be continuing with this series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fallen (Fallen, #1); Author: Lauren Kate; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Ultimately, this book was readable. I gave it 3/5 because it seems to build an interesting storyline. However, after getting about halfway through Torment, which I read a few years ago and now cannot seem to force myself through, I can say I won't be finishing this series. The premise is Luce Price, a girl who sees threatening, mysterious shadows everywhere, is accused of killing her boyfriend and sent to a reform school. There she meets quite a few strange people, attracts the attention of two boys, meets Daniel again (she meets and falls in love with him every seventeen years in a new life), and discovers she's smack in the middle of a war between Heaven and Hell. To quickly summarize the novel, anyway. There are many, many problems I have with the series. First, Luce and Daniel are not well fleshed out in Fallen. At all. And with Daniel barely present in Torment, we don't see his character develop either. Where's the passion? The romance that's supposed to transcend time? I don't see it. I don't feel it in their conversations with each other. I don't get it out of Daniel's interactions with Luce. Reading Fallen in basically three sittings, I didn't understand Luce's attraction to him. And Daniel's behavior was... quirky. He went from trying to get her to hate him to... showing her affection... without a real transitional period. It was the strangest love story... And I'll be honest, I was reading this for the love story. I'm a hopeless romantic. But the passionate love that I've read about in so many books, and that I've experienced even in my own personal relationship, isn't present. In Luce's shoes, I think most girls would have walked away from Daniel and given Cam her devoted attention. Second, Luce. Oh, Luce. I couldn't stand her. I remember reading this book a few years back and really enjoying it. I guess I've matured more than I thought I have, because while I remember relating to Luce before, I found her to be a shallow, spoiled brat in this book and in Torment. If people tell her to do things to keep herself safe, she goes out of her way to do the opposite just to rebel and prove she can do what she wants. She doesn't really remember her past lives, but she's madly in love with Daniel because... he tells her she is? What kind of girl is actually like that? None, really. Unless she's desperate. And the last thing I didn't like about this book before I move onto the positives: It's confusing. I get that we're getting Luce's perspective so we're not really supposed to know what's going on until it happens. But here's the main thing I had a problem with: Trevor. What happened to him? Why did it happen? It was never, ever explained, and while Luce was pained about it for the first half of the book (which is a very good thing to show her character isn't entirely self-absorbed), he seems to disappear from the; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3); Author: Sarah J. Maas; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Thank GOD. This was the book that never ended. I hated this book. I liked the ending for what it was, though. I forced myself through this before I decided for sure if I wanted to abandon this series. I thought about just calling it quits multiple times throughout this filler book (seriously, it's the exact definition of a filler book in a series. Besides Celaena beginning a metamorphosis, the introduction of new characters, and some shit hitting the fan, there is no singular plot to this book, nothing that it accomplishes on its own. It's just a lot of setup for later events. A LOT of setup). Since I loved the first two books so much, I didn't want to just leave this series unfinished, though. I've decided, hesitantly, to continue because I thought this book ended on an... interesting note. The first time it was interesting in the whole 560 pages, in my personal opinion. But if Queen of Shadows is just as ridiculously dull and I have to force myself to pick it up, I might just wash my hands of Sarah J. Maas entirely and move on to better fantasy writers. I liked Sarah J. Maas before reading this, but now, I wonder if I only THOUGHT I liked her writing because everyone else seemed to like her so much. I was vastly underwhelmed by this book, and there were so many writing faux-pas that even I, as a computer science graduate, could find. I wish I was an annotator because I could probably flip to any page of the book and find several of them to put on here as evidence. I also wonder if I thought she was a great writer because Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight were so much more interesting and fast-paced. Things were happening (which was pretty rare in Heir of Fire), mysteries were actually interesting, and we weren't constantly taking breaks from the main storyline to visit Manon, because who the heck is Manon and why the heck did I have to read about her so much???? If you made it through this rant, thank you. I would have stopped reading long before this, because it was just a lot of complaining, I'll admit. I'm feeling that book betrayal readers feel when one of their favorite authors writes a book they just don't like. You know, after all your high expectations crumble into a pile of dust. A lot of people loved this book, so it may just be my opinion that it wasn't very good and it may be a perfectly fine book for most people. Just not for me. I also realize that my high expectations, based not on hype but my own personal enjoyment of the first two books, may be the reason I despised this book so much. The ending renewed a tiny spark of my interest, so I'll see where Queen of Shadows will go. Eventually. For now, I'm going to focus on reading books I'm more excited about.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Evil (Sweet, #1); Author: Wendy Higgins; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: Pretty standard YA paranormal romance stuff. I liked that it swapped out vampires with angels and demons, though. That was a nice twist. It was fun and interesting, but nothing incredibly special. There was strong writing in some places, but weak writing in others. I will admit, the father-daughter stuff is kind of a guilty pleasure for me. Anna's relationship with her father was my favorite part of the story, and I can't wait to see where it goes from here. I'll be honest, this alone was why I liked this book and plan to continue. The angsty-teen-emo sort-of-romance between Anna and Kaidan kept me rolling my eyes too much to really enjoy their part of the story. That's not to say I'm not interested to see where they go. I like Anna better with someone else, but I've learned that I don't often get the pairings that I want in these types of books, so it's whatever. I'm more interested in seeing Anna's relationship with her father and how they progress in their... political situation... from here, though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ignite Me (Shatter Me, #3); Author: Tahereh Mafi; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this book. I basically devoured it in a number of hours, so that's how I know it was a five-star book. First thing, I like how the love triangle ended up. I was a fervent Adam supporter throughout the series, and I was not only content, but happy with that ending. One of the boys started breaking pretty badly in Unravel Me, and in this novel, he was much worse. He didn't appreciate who Juliette had become, and since I appreciated her very much, I found myself frustrated with him. The main thing that bothered me, and I bored my boyfriend to tears complaining about it, was that they were supposed to be planning a war, thinking about a war, fighting a war. Juliette wanted revenge, to save everyone, to create a better future for the people. And whenever she would try, Warner and Adam both would be like "Love me. Tell me you love me. Why don't you love me? Why can't we be like we were? Why can't we be together? Are you in love with him?" Blah, blah, blah. Probably more than half the book was like that, and I was pretty furious at both of them for it. Sorry, but Juliette's kind of busy trying to plot murder and treason, and you guys are being selfish and petty. Shut up. Let's see if she survives the battle first, and then you can fight over her. Geez. But I really did enjoy the romance in this novel, more than in the others, and it was mostly because of Juliette's transformation from that shy, broken girl into a confident warrior. She was sure of her choice this time, and it wasn't just because she was left with no other choice. Kenji is my favorite character. By far. I enjoyed Juliette in this novel, and Warner and James and Brendan and Winston, but Kenji is my favorite. He's the perfect comic relief, and yet he seems to be the only person who can attack Juliette with the truth and make it sink in. I really thought for a while I would have liked to see the love triangle end with him, and see Juliette pick him, even though he really wasn't right for her. In the end, she chose the person who always saw her as an equal and treated her like an equal in a fight. He never pushed her behind him so he could protect her, and he never jumped in to her defense. He was the perfect choice. So, I would love to read more about Kenji. I'd like to see where he goes from here. Actually, I would like to see where they all go. I want to see what happens next. I feel like the story is just beginning in a way, even though Juliette's own story is pretty much over. This whole series was fun and well-written, and I noticed in this novel, there was never even one word crossed out, and every number was spelled out instead of written like a; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow and Bone (The Grisha, #1); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed this, after I got into it. My favorite character was by far the Darkling. I find him immensely interesting, far more so than Mal or even Alina. Alina actually got on my nerves, to be honest, because she was consistently in denial even when she had valid proof about certain things. I enjoyed her sassiness, though, and I liked her much better once she embraced herself. The novel was unique and different in some ways, but in others, it was very similar to most other YA books. I do think to have the main female character be the most powerful of her kind, or the "chosen" or "special" one, is a trope that has been well overdone. This book, however, does do it better than some others. I loved the Russian influence on the culture within the world. I haven't seen that in very many books, and I thought it complemented the novel's atmosphere fantastically. And that's it. Overall, it was a fun and exciting read, and I really liked it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grave Witch (Alex Craft, #1); Author: Kalayna Price; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This was so much fun. I absolutely loved it. I thought Alex was an amazing heroine, with her snark and her stubbornness. I loved how there seemed to be so many twists and turns, and that the story was a murder mystery at its heart, tied in with magic and witches and fae and ghosts with a big bow on top. I love a good murder mystery. I love it even more with a unique take on magic involved. The world building left a little to be desired, but it is a first book in a series. I like how the author chose to describe the world as she proceeded through the story, a little history here and there, rather than choosing the boring info-dump that seems to be so common among urban fantasies. I hope I'm not disappointed by expecting more world building in the future. And a love triangle. Really? Just... really? Ugh. I actually picked this book up in the first place because I was in the mood for a girl-falls-in-love-with-death-himself story. But... that's not entirely what this is. There is a love triangle, and although I really wanted Death to win because, you know, that's why I picked up the book, I'm not so sure anymore. Death's presence in this book was sparse, and when he was there, I was incredibly disappointed. Like, come on. A little more effort from you, sir? But there are three more books to read, so far, so I think (hope) I can look forward to more substantial appearances from Death. Maybe. Hopefully? Regardless of my qualms, I still think this book is on the upper tier for the urban fantasy/paranormal romance - related books. It was so much fun, it was well written, and it was fast-paced. I read the last 65% of the book in one day, when I meant to only read a chapter. I've been desperate for a book that would make me so excited and obsessed that I couldn't put it down, and I finally got it in this one. Which I realize may be the reason I loved it so much. The book itself could very well not be that great, but you know what? I thought it was great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #3); Author: J.R. Ward; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: I love the characters in this series. The spotlighted ones in each novel come to life. Zsadist is by far my favorite of the brothers, though, because even in the previous two novels, he was always so three-dimensional and interesting. From the time he was first introduced in Dark Lover, I wanted to know more about him. I couldn't wait for his story, and it is my favorite of the books so far. So Lover Awakened takes place about six weeks after Lover Eternal leaves off, and throughout this novel we see a heartwarming change in Zsadist's cold heart, a brilliant glimpse into his past and his mind, and the bond between him and Phury being strengthened despite Phury's undeniable jealousy. This is Zsadist's love story, but more importantly, I think it's the story of how he came back to life. I love Zsadist even more after this book, and it was a fantastic story. I devoured it in one day. I didn't want to stop reading for anything. But what I didn't like. I don't like where the series is going. I know who John Matthew is from the end of Dark Lover. I don't like the kid's character. Darius was much more interesting. John is boring, and this was the first book where I skipped full sections without even reading. I skimmed through most of his scenes and skipped others entirely. I just didn't see the point in a lot of cases. I was more interested in Zsadist and Bella, and Phury and the Reverend, and Vishous. Unless John was talking to Tohr, he just didn't rate in my opinion. His sections were bland and didn't really accomplish anything except maybe a little character development. I never left one of his scenes feeling like I was better off for having read it. Another thing I didn't like. Mr. U. What a boring Lesser. I didn't think a Lesser could be more boring and useless than Mr. X, but Mr. U proved me wrong. Mr. O is my favorite of the Lessers. He's despicable and diabolical, and I like that I can understand him. Don't get me wrong-- I still want him dead. But he's a powerful villain, and considering Mr. X disappointed me as a villain in the first book, this series needs him. Without Mr. O, the Lessers aren't even scary. But Mr. O. Evil seeps out of the guy. He's great. I honestly laughed at Mr. X the whole time, and I skipped any scene in this novel that involved Mr. U, but Mr. O was fantastically written. Bravo for that. I don't know if I will continue this series. The next book features Butch and Marissa, two characters that I really have no feeling for. Butch is annoying for me to read about, and I'm completely indifferent to Marissa. All the reviews say that Lover Revealed is the last good book in the series, however, so I think I'll try it someday. I'm in no hurry to read it. But if half the book is about boring,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Love Bites (Argeneau #2); Author: Lynsay Sands; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: I really enjoy this series. It's satisfying my suddenly insatiable appetite for romance, and this is the fourth book in the series I've devoured so far. Each book does leave a little something to be desired, and the stakes for each romance really aren't that high, but they're still fun reads. Just don't expect the novel to linger in your mind too long after it concludes. I liked the vampire hunter plotline in this series -- I was actually wondering if any humans suspected the Argeneau family of their vampiric status and what would happen if that was the case. My favorite part about this book was the life mate (because we know Rachel is Etienne's life mate -- that's why we're reading the book in the first place) is turned before falling in love with her mate and before discovering what they are and what she is being turned into. Having the discussion of "Honey, we're vampires and now so are you" is a lot more interesting than "Honey, I want to be with you for all eternity so will you please turn into a vampire and stay with me forever?". It made the story a lot more interesting for me, especially since I've already read so many of this series that go the other way. I liked this book overall. Lynsay Sands has a very fluffy, fun, light writing style and it's perfect for this lighthearted series. There is graphic sexual content in every novel so far, so I would recommend the series for a more mature audience, but I would recommend it nonetheless. I've finished each book in one day so far, which is a feat for me. I usually take at least days to read one book, so I know I'm enjoying it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heart of the Dragon (Atlantis, #1); Author: Gena Showalter; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: Overall, I liked it well enough. It was interesting and different from what I've been reading lately. I've never read a book by Gena Showalter before. I know she's a huge name. I tried to read her YA novel, Alice in Zombieland, but too much about the first four chapters of that book rubbed me the wrong way and I couldn't keep reading without cringing and sighing. Not a good sign for me. I love everything I read for the most part. So, anyway, I already wasn't too keen on this author after that. This series caught my attention, and I went ahead and read this book despite the plethora of one-star and two-star reviews proclaiming everything wrong with it. I didn't have a problem with the plot except that I felt the world's development left a little something to be desired. While this novel takes place primarily in New York, I wanted a picture of Atlantis painted for me to picture. Instead I got little snippets, bits and pieces of races and palaces and lands. Very little was solid and concrete. And the "final showdown"? Quite anti-climactic. The other big thing that bothered me was the storytelling. As a writer myself, I've been preached "Show, don't tell" until I think it in my sleep. While there were some aspects of this novel that showcased the author's talent, too often I felt like my hand was being held through the story where the author was just making sure I got what was going on before moving on. I still enjoyed the romance, despite the cliche of the emotionally detached, wounded man finding himself healed by the pure, innocent little virgin. It was cute, and the thing about cliches is they're tried and true. I'm convinced a cliched romance will win out over an original one every time. And the original ones that win become cliches themselves. Again, overall I enjoyed the book and I will be reading the second in the series. I pretty much devoured it; I think I read it within three days during finals week, so that's an accomplishment. I would recommend this to anyone else reading urban fantasy or paranormal romance, or just looking for a light, fun little paranormal read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Darkness Dawns (Immortal Guardians, #1); Author: Dianne Duvall; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: 3.5 stars. This story is one of those brainless, fun romance romps that reads so much better if you can turn off your annoying brain. Luckily, I was quite sick when I read it, so my brain wasn't really working anyway :) Sarah lives alone, wants nothing to do with her family, and doesn't seem to care for friends, either. She's a music teacher, doesn't want to use cell phones and risk brain tumors, and eats only organic food. Maybe I don't need to add that she isn't my favorite character of all time. So Sarah is awake in the middle of the night and digging herself a veggie garden when she hears screaming and manly voices talking about killing people. When she sees a man staked into the ground, she immediately sets to saving him armed with only a shovel, knocking the bad guys out and getting the man to safety. She helps clean him up and discovers his name is Roland. And she thinks he is very, very sexy. And cue the insta-love. Sarah helps him with his wounds and makes him organic pizza when he wakes up, and they bond over their mutual love of organic food. Throughout this very long day, she discovers he is a vampire... or actually an Immortal Guardian, which is only different from a vampire in this story in that vampires actually go crazy and only live about 2 years while Immortals can live for, like, thousands. All in all, it was fun. I'm going to read the second book because I did enjoy this. I love it when authors do something different with vampires that I've never seen before. I haven't read every paranormal romance series out there, so this may have been done before, but it was new for me. I didn't like the parentheses that contained added sentences. These sentences were things like: "Roland knew exactly what to do. (Seth had told him earlier.)" Just unnecessary. This could have been added to the sentence or been worked into another one. Or it could have been stricken entirely. This is just lazy writing, plain and simple. It drove me crazy. Other than that, the writing was pretty well done. Like I said, if you just need to turn off your brain for a day, this is a good option.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Bite to Remember (Argeneau #5); Author: Lynsay Sands; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: So I love this series. It's so much fun! And I fly through these books, so it's never a huge time commitment. It's easily one of my favorite series that I've picked up recently. I feel the need to explain my 3-star rating on this one, though. I really liked this book. I can see why everyone says it's so "pivotal" for the series, because it introduces a slew of characters that are in future books and are especially important in one of my personal favorites of the series: Vampire, Interrupted. Which actually IS the most pivotal book of the series. Maybe it's because I read it out of order and I had the wrong experience. Maybe that's why I didn't find this book as important as everyone was saying. So that's not the reason for the rating. I'm getting into that now. This book takes place in pretty much one house. One time they go to the mall, one time they go to Vincent's company. The rest of the time? All inside Vincent Argeneau's house. That's it. I'm pretty used to that with this series by now, because that's pretty much every book, but this time it was really pretty boring for the first half. Everything from showering to eating to changing clothes was detailed pretty nicely. And that sort of thing kind of bores me a little. I found myself skipping full paragraphs. Next, my hand was held the whole time. I couldn't come to any inferences of my own. I couldn't realize, for example, that if Vincent forgets to place a phone call that he simply had a bunch of crap going on and forgot. Nope, he has to explain to everyone listening exactly why he forgot to place that call, and explain that he'll do it as soon as he finishes doing something else (This didn't actually happen. This is just an example of something the author did with every character every time). Basically, every character explains their actions even though we can figure out why they did what they did. And Vincent. I read Tall, Dark and Hungry, and I couldn't help finding myself wondering exactly where the Vincent in this novel came from. Sometimes you could tell where the Vincent from the two novels was the same, but most of the time, it was like the guy was a different person. I think most of my problem was explained away at some point, but it bothers me when an author doesn't keep a character's personality. Some people could argue with me on this, though, because I think I'm just being especially picky. This is just something that bugged me. Other than that, I really enjoyed it. The romance was interesting and for once, Lynsay Sands decided to use her boring section of story to develop the romance. Bravo. Usually she does some insta-love mambo, or smacks the reader with the romance 60% of the way through without a lot of warning. A lot of stuff also happened here that will act like a catalyst for future; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Acid; Author: Emma Pass; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I LOVED THIS BOOK! I've read over 50 books so far this year, and this one is definitely in the top ten. So good. So, so good. Jenna Strong lives in a futuristic Britain controlled by a military-esque team called ACID. Their guns aren't turned on outside forces, however, but on their own citizens, whose every movement and activity is decided for them. If anyone acts out, or if ACID decide they don't like someone, that person is put in prison, which is where we first meet Jenna. She's tough, and she's a fighter, and even she admits she deserves to be in prison. So she's shocked when she's broken out by a mysterious group who gives her a new identity, inadvertently launching her on the run for her life, and the quest to reclaim it. The best part about this book was there was always something happening. As soon as you think you know where the book is going, where Jenna is going, it changes. Suddenly, she's in a different situation (usually as a result of her admittedly stupid and impulsive decisions) and she has to work out a plan to get herself out. Sometimes, it works. Sometimes, it doesn't. And what I love about this book is that no matter what, Jenna is determined to keep herself and her charge, Max, alive and safe. She fights against whatever is working against her, and it's really pretty inspiring to watch. It says a lot for the character Emma Pass created her to be. I've seen a lot of reviews on here that claim Jenna is a Mary Sue, and really, if you see the textbook definition of a Mary Sue, you'll see Jenna couldn't be farther from one. She's always got some kind of fire burning in her, and a lot of times, it leads her into dangerous situations. The author uses her sometimes horrendously stupid decisions as a catalyst for the next plot point of the book. The level of entertainment I had while being inside Jenna's head reminded me of how I felt when I read Divergent by Veronica Roth. I was never sure if I liked Jenna or not, just like I was never sure if I liked Tris, and both characters made stupid, stupid mistakes that often led them to a point where they had to fight their way out of a difficult situation. But there was an underlying message of strength and love for other people throughout both novels that made me adore both characters in the end. Despite their stupidity. Everyone makes mistakes, though, and I can forgive them both because of the courage they showed. Jenna never hesitated to help others, even though that consistently brought her into difficult and dangerous situations. That was a strong point to her character that I feel can't be ignored. She took Max in when she shouldn't have, thought about leaving him behind so ACID wouldn't find her, but she stayed with him and even nursed him back to health. She wouldn't even let ACID agents die, instead; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Forest of Hands and Teeth (The Forest of Hands and Teeth, #1); Author: Carrie Ryan; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I'm only a third of the way through right now, and I'll finish this review when I'm done (if I decide to finish it) but it's already no higher than 3 stars for me. First of all, the first couple chapters were promising. Like, clenching my hands together and eagerly flipping pages promising. I couldn't wait to get into the meat and potatoes of the book. What would Mary do, once everyone in her life had abandoned her? I understand that the focus of this story is not The Unconsecrated, the author's adaptation of zombies. I also understand that this is not the story of the advancement of Mary's little village, or how they defeat said Unconsecrated. This is the story, thanks to the reviews I've finally read, about Mary's descent into madness based on those first few chapters. Okay, that being said, the book is a bore. I fell asleep reading it last night, otherwise I'd probably be halfway through by now (it's so short, I thought I'd fly through it). Mary is a whiny, self-absorbed brat. Yes, I understand why, but she's lived in this village her whole life with only her crazy mother and her idiot brother for company, and she has no friends besides psycho, dramatic Cass and the two brothers who "vie for her heart"? I find that I'm suspending my disbelief a little too far, because so far the only characters we've seen are Mary's "family", the soon-to-be Unconsecrated, the Sisterhood (really just one member), and these three other people who are supposedly her friends. How does the village function? Who takes care of the meat and grows the fruit and sells stuff? To be the ONLY functioning village after the zombie apocalypse, these things are necessary. And the village is so small, supposedly, that surely Mary knows everyone. What about the Guardians, who are merely mentioned in passing and to identify a couple of the characters as members? Why can't Mary find a husband there? And yes, most of what I've read so far is Mary whining and crying about being so desperately in love with a boy she was merely crushing on in the beginning, and the fact that his brother has claimed her instead. And while Mary was completely falling in love with him, he was mostly unconscious. I cannot fathom where this "desperately in love" came from. Not even close. Furthermore, Mary's mother was completely crazy, to the point that Mary and her brother treated her like a child. So maybe whatever was wrong with her is genetic and Mary is just following in her mother's footsteps. So, all of that being aired out, this is no more than a 3-star for me. It's lazy world building (my biggest pet peeve in a dystopian or fantasy), complete with a self-indulgent, self-absorbed, complaining and whiny main character and no character development in sight. Plus nothing has happened. Nothing important. And isn't step one of writing a novel to not waste readers' time? Step two is to make sure everything happens for a reason.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Siege and Storm (The Grisha, #2); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Although I couldn't stand Mal for the second half of this book, I did enjoy the story. I like who Alina is becoming. I still adore the Darkling. He's the perfect villain. I still have hope that he can be redeemed after all, though it's kind of a long shot at this point.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments, #4); Author: Cassandra Clare; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Definitely not my favorite book from this series, but the last 100 pages were better than the first 300. What's the deal with 300 pages of nothing really happening and then squeezing all the good stuff into 100 pages? No wonder it took me a year to read this. The first half is a snooze fest.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: And Then There Were None; Author: Agatha Christie; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: This was my first time reading a real mystery novel. I think I need to read more Agatha Christie mysteries because I didn't see that ending coming in the slightest. I loved the suspense in the novel, the attention to detail and the backstories of each character. Someone with more experience reading mystery novels may have seen the ending coming, but I think the fact that I didn't really increased my enjoyment of the story. It gave me a "WOW!" moment there at the end while I saw how everything was pieced together. Definitely one of my new favorite books. I really liked it. The only thing I didn't like was that I didn't really connect with any of the characters. They were all sort of just there, but I didn't really feel any sort of connection to them whatsoever. That may have been the point, but I really like to be connected to characters I read about.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keturah and Lord Death; Author: Martine Leavitt; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Such a lovely story. So many powerful, thought-provoking quotes and ideas. This story is about love and death. Mostly love, with a little death, and how the two are always related. It's beautifully and stunningly written. It reads like a fairytale, but it's so much more unique and interesting than that. Yeah, it's a little cliche and predictable. But it also makes you think, so a little cliche is okay and even welcome. This is the type of story where you go into it thinking you know everything there is to know about love, and you come out learning something new anyway. In this book, we watch Keturah try to desperately find love, even trying to figure out what love is and what it feels like, all the while managing to save her entire village only because she loves so deeply and is so deeply loved. It was almost like love was a character in this book, just like Keturah and Death and John and Keturah's friends. I first read this almost 10 years ago, and I only remembered two scenes from the novel, but I remember absolutely loving it. Reading it now was like reading it for the first time, and I'm so glad of that. The writing is so pretty, but never confusing or overly flowery, and the characters are all very well crafted. They each play an important role. It does sort of drag in places, but never for too long, because it's not JUST a love story -- well, it's not just a romance story. Keturah's love is the main point, so it is all about love, because almost everything that happens can be traced back to love and the desperation and fear that it can bring. This is such a great book. I need to buy it so I can reread it every few years. It was just so beautiful. I listened to the audiobook this time, and I liked the narrator's performance. I thought she did a great job.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3); Author: Suzanne Collins; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This was just okay. The first half was boring, the second half compelling, but all of it was missing the magic and fun of the first two. I'm glad the series is over, but I will miss Katniss and Peeta. And Finnick. I loved Finnick. I really did like the ending, too. It was bittersweet and difficult, which suits Katniss and the citizens of Panem perfectly.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, #2); Author: E.L. James; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I'm not sure why I picked this up again. Just a random thought, I guess. I read the first half more than a year ago and put it down because I got bored. I wasn't a fan of the first book, and Christian and Ana were getting on my nerves like nobody's business. I'm still not a big fan of the series. But I read the second half of this book in practically one sitting. And I actually thought it was (gasp) kind of fun. It wasn't quite as poorly written as the first book, but it was still eye-roll worthy. I mean, no matter how great your relationship is, that amount of sex is completely unrealistic. Besides that, their relationship is based completely on sex, which is a no-no if you want it to last here in the real world. There's no real plot to speak of, and this novel is more of an investigation into Christian's past and who he's becoming. You watch him stop feeding his demons and start facing them. And, also, there is lots of sex. But I might have mentioned that already. And basically, that's it. It's better than the first book. It's fun. It tries to be pretty dense in some places, but the overall lack of a major plot outside of Christian and Ana doesn't work in its favor. And the Twilight comparisons... oh man. She really could've done a better job when she converted this from a Twilight fanfiction series. Those of us who read Twilight more than once have no problem picking out all the similarities. It made me laugh quite often. So, so unprofessional, I can't even say. But then, with the amount of sex in this book and the illogical relationship, I don't think the author was going for professionalism anyway. And several people used the phrase "Master of the universe" in this book. I just thought it was funny how Ana first used it to describe Christian, and other characters who didn't hear that began to use it. Little discrepancies like that always drive me nuts when I'm reading. Basically, this series is a fantasy. Some of us like it, some of us hate it, and it all just depends. Personally, I fall into both categories. The hopeless romantic in me loves how Ana is changing Christian. The reasonable, logical part of me knows that, while stuff like that CAN happen, it usually doesn't.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fangirl; Author: Rainbow Rowell; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: Until about halfway through this book, I hated it. I really, really did. Cath got on my nerves, Wren got on my nerves, Levi was getting on my nerves, Nick reminded me way too much of people I've known and haven't liked in my life, and Reagan was just... too much. There wasn't a real, definitive plot. There was no over-arching theme except fanfiction and Simon Snow. And to me, that left me feeling cheated. Then the halfway mark hit, and I started understanding Cath more. I found the plot. The point. The plot is change. It's all about change, accepting it and moving with it, using your past to build a better future. I can't believe how prematurely I judged this book because of how boring the first half was. Reagan and Levi were those people we meet in life, the ones we can't understand because they seem to LIKE us, at a time when we no longer see anything likable or salvageable in ourselves. They were fundamental to Cath's transformation. I can now understand why people can relate so well to this book. And I understand the people who can't. I've been Cath, never quite that stubborn or resistant to change, but I've been her. Absorbed in my own head and terrified of the things happening around me. And then there are those people. The ones that like you, that want to be around you. That get you. It's a shock to meet the people who want to pull you out of your head and give you something else to live for and look forward to. But it changes you. I get it. I understand why this book is so popular. I finally get it. I did have to read the majority of the book in one sitting to really grasp it, so that's what I'd recommend. Pick a different book until you have the time to devote hours and hours to this one. It's just so much better experienced all at once than a few pages at a time. I did knock off a star because I *gasp* didn't care about the Simon Snow scenes. I don't even want to go back and read them now that I've finished the book. I just... skipped most of them. I know people really love them, so I wouldn't want them removed, but I just didn't care personally. Personal problem.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stardust; Author: Neil Gaiman; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: It was impossible not to compare this with the amazing movie, but I still loved the book! I listened to the audiobook, and Neil Gaiman's voice creates the perfect fantasy world for the book. I don't think I would have loved it as much without listening to him read it. But as it was, it was incredible!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Perks of Being a Wallflower; Author: Stephen Chbosky; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: I really loved this book. I don't think I would have appreciated it quite so much as a teenager, but there are so many fantastic quotes and amazing ideas. It reminds me of Forever... by Judy Blume with how it handles coming of age and keeps the story real. The ending isn't an ending, but another chapter in the character's life coming to a close, and I love that more than I thought I would. I related to Charlie more than I thought I would. He's such a complex and interesting character, always alive and thinking and moving. I relate to him because I also put what I want to the side and behave how other people want me to. Ultimately, I try to be all the things for other people. The problem with this is that when you can't make them happy, you become completely lost. I only just started snapping out of this in the last year, and I wish I would have realized that I was like this sooner. My mom and I have big arguments now about how I've changed so much, and I tell her that I'm becoming who I've always been and she hates it because I don't just blindly agree with everything she says to keep her happy anymore. This book chronicled Charlie's realization of this behavior in his own life, among many other things. Some of the quotes I will always hang on to: "Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there. We can still do things. And we can try to feel okay about them." "Even if somebody else has it much worse, that doesn't really change the fact that you have what you have." "The problem with things is that everyone is always comparing everyone with everyone and because of that, it discredits people." "The movie itself was interesting, but I didn't think it was very good because I didn't really feel different when it was over." "You can't just sit there and put everybody's lives ahead of yours and think that counts as love." And most famously: "We accept the love we think we deserve." This book has so much to say. Every time I start thinking about it again, I realize something new and different than before. That someone else is looking up at the same stars I am and somehow that connects us and makes us less alone. Things like that. I think this book puts things into perspective. Most importantly, it's the story of how a boy who was tired of living life on the sidelines started to learn how to live life for real, and I think that's the most beautiful thing about this book. The thing everyone will really appreciate. NOTE: This book contains heavy themes, underage drinking and drug use, and mild sexual content.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lockdown (Escape from Furnace, #1); Author: Alexander Gordon Smith; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book was solidly "okay". It wasn't amazing or crazy exciting for me. That's not to say this was a bad book. Actually, it was incredibly well written, the characters were fantastic, I was emotionally attached to the main side character, Donovan, and the few truly scary parts had me breathless. But overall, it wasn't scary, thrilling, or gory enough, at least for someone nearly a decade older than the main character who loves books that are far scarier. Alex Sawyer is a bad kid who, in the grand scheme of things, could be much worse. He's a thief, breaking into houses and making a living off other people's stuff with his friend, Toby. For a 14 year old, the kid is used to having money. But one night, the heist doesn't go as planned and strange men with silver eyes and black suits show up. They seem to be after Alex for some reason. They frame Alex for murder, the worst sort of crime in this futuristic England world that gives child murderers no second chances. In fact, it has created a world just for them: Furnace Penitentiary, miles underground and full of menace, evil, and nasty things that go bump in the night. Alex has to learn to survive the rules of his new life, or he might be the next one taken out of his bed by the monsters in the dark. Only Alex isn't the biggest fan of rolling over to accept his fate. This was a very slow story for me. It began exciting and it had moments that took my breath away with their intensity and the way they played on my emotional involvement, but there were too many scenes that lagged. I did, however, love how you felt like you built relationships with each character, whether you loved them or hated them. I would recommend this book series to younger ya readers who haven't read as much gory, bloody, scary adult stuff. This book is fun, but the thriller factor is toned down a bit and the scares are not as many as I was expecting. I wanted more scare out of Furnace, and although it's a wonderfully chilling setting and everyone is a potential traitor, I couldn't help but feel like there could have been more. And it may get more intense later in the series. I won't continue with it right now just because I have so many other things to read but this is an author I will definitely check out in the future! What had me, as a girl, the most curious was the question of, where do the girls go? Girls can be killers too. Is there another Furnace for them or does something else happen to them? Overall I was disappointed with the book, but I think it was more my fault than the book's or the author's. I've just read so many scary things that I was expecting more from this book than it was offering. But it would be a great series for a younger audience or; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Midnight Thief (Midnight Thief, #1); Author: Livia Blackburne; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I just reread this, and I loved it just as much as I did the first time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: End of Days (Penryn & the End of Days, #3); Author: Susan Ee; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: "Maybe there is an art to being human." This quote from this book sums up the whole series. Also, Raffe is always the best part. And he was particularly awesome in this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alienated (Alienated, #1); Author: Melissa Landers; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: 2.5 stars. Overall, I began enjoying this story at the halfway mark, or a little after. It was very shallow, and most of the conflict focused around high school drama. The characters were all essentially stereotypes: the hot but stupid jock, the backstabbing best friend, the popularity-hungry lying b*tch. The only characters that experienced a lot of development were Cara and Aelyx. I rolled my eyes quite a bit. Granted, this could be my age, as this book is probably great for ages 12 to 20. For me, though, I just found it pretty immature and lackluster. It wasn't bad enough for me to stop, however, which speaks volumes. I'm definitely a book quitter if I'm not enjoying myself. Actually, I don't think I'd have continued it if I were reading it in print. I listened to the audiobook, which required little effort, so that's probably the only reason I finished it. Besides that, I did enjoy the second half of the story. The high school drama petered out and became real conflict after a while. I still wouldn't define it as a great story, but it isn't bad.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes, #1); Author: Sabaa Tahir; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: 4.5 stars. It was phenomenal. The characters were so complex and intriguing, the world was amazing, and everything was so nicely woven together. It was beautiful and amazing. I took off a half star for the awkward romances, which consisted of a double love triangle. Like... REALLY???? But the actual plot was breathtaking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Origin (Lux, #4); Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: 4.5 Stars. This is easily the best book in the Lux series. The quality of the writing has improved, the story line was engaging and interesting, and I actually felt invested in a way I haven't felt in this series yet. While reading Opal, I wasn't sure if I would continue with this series, but I'm glad I did now. I'm actually eager to read Opposition. Origin is my favorite so far!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Master May I (MMI, #1); Author: Salice Rodgers; Genres: romance; Review: What characters? Lillian was made of plastic, both masters were engineered to be rivals, and the sex scenes were not hot. I read hotter stuff in Fifty Shades of Grey, and I didn't even LIKE that book overall. I kept reading to see if Master May I would get better, if Lillian or Brandon would finally get personalities, but the ending was abrupt. The epilogue was a summary. This was a story that could have been very awesome and sexy, told in a way that I felt no connection to any of the characters. Was Brandon supposed to be in love with Lillian? HOW? She had no personality. She barely opened her mouth. I kept forgetting the story was in first person, and it read much more like third because there was no connection to Lillian whatsoever. I much prefer Ana Steele, and that's saying something! All the five-star reviews convinced me to buy it even though I didn't want to spend $3 on 49 pages. So for everyone else: Don't bother. If it ever goes free on Amazon, then feel free to read it. I encourage you to if you really want to. I would have left a higher review if this "book", if you could call it that, was cheaper just because I don't believe in 1-star reviews. But this was a rip off. You'll be disappointed actually wasting money on this. It was a nice insight into an interesting lifestyle, but as a piece of written work, it would have been so much better if we actually had characters and not cardboard placeholders.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Cold Legacy (The Madman's Daughter, #3); Author: Megan Shepherd; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: I enjoyed this trilogy. I loved the way every book just creeped under my skin, not really horror, but so very creepy. I can't wait to read the three books this series is based on. I want to point out how wonderful the imagery was. Megan Sheperd is a lovely writer, and I fell into all three of her stories. The descriptions of the surgical procedures and the sciences were so realistic, but I have no experience with either, so I can't say if it was all made up or not. At one point, I actually realized I was reading about a seventeen-year-old girl removing a dead guy's diseased brain in order to reanimate him and I was just like, what the heck am I reading right now? But that confusion was short lived and I dived right back into it. Juliet is a wonderfully complex character. Although I don't agree with many of her decisions, I do think we can see her mature throughout the series. Overall, I thought this series ended on a note just tragic enough to do a gothic horror justice. It's a beautiful series, and I loved it. I wish there were more books like these.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Obsidian (Lux, #1); Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: This book was a lot of fun! Katy moves to middle-of-nowhere, West Virginia with her mom to "get a fresh start", but her mom jumps right back into working two jobs that consume all her time. Katy is kind of left to fend for herself, and she introduces herself to the boy next door. Who proceeds to be a completely brutal jerk-face to her the rest of the book. Then she starts school, makes some friends, befriends jerk-face's twin sister, Dee, and walks smack in front of a semi truck. Of course, Daemon the jerk-face saves Katy's life using his supernatural, other-worldly powers to bend time to his will and then proceeds to tell Katy, the girl he's been so cruel and evil and jerk-facey to since he met her, all about his and his family's secrets. And then we get into the really interesting part of the book. This really looks like something I've read before, but I'll let that go because I really did enjoy this introduction to what promises to be a fun story. I'm always up for a fun story. I'll be honest, up until Katy walked in front of that truck, I could not for the life of me figure out the hype for this book. It's not very well written (Sorry, Jennifer L. Armentrout). I had to mentally correct consistent grammar and punctuation errors on almost every page. Not to mention several times, words were used that did not make sense and I had to mentally replace them with words that did. I read a few of these sentences aloud to my boyfriend, who laughed and asked why a smart girl like me enjoys dumbing myself down with books like this. No joke. That's what he said. However, I no longer dock stars for quality of writing unless it's just SOOOO bad my brain hurts afterward (Fifty Shades of Grey... really? Who published that mess without reading it first!). My rating for Obsidian did not suffer, although I could have easily convinced myself otherwise, because I found the story so enjoyable and fun that I could correct the errors in my head and it didn't slow my reading flow. So bonus points there. Jennifer L. Armentrout does a good job with plot, but she needs an editor. Maybe several. And then she could win awards, I swear. Anyway, to continue, I wasn't seeing the allure of Daemon, and Katy getting distracted over his striking good looks every chapter after he'd just degraded her in some way was really getting on my nerves. I think the impact their romance makes on the story in Onyx would have been so much more powerful if Katy had found herself not attracted to him anymore because of his nasty behavior. It does cause her to have problems with him (bonus points for that) but whenever I meet a gorgeous guy who opens his mouth and stupid horse crap comes out, he's a lot less attractive to me. Maybe that's just me. So after the scene with her stepping in front; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter, #1); Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: I listened to the audiobook. I wasn't expecting to like this, but I actually kind of did. I thought it'd be just like every other paranormal romance, and it really is. We were discussing erections by chapter 2, which is a huge pet peeve of mine. However, I thought the rest of the novel was interesting and well-thought-out. Kyrian was too perfect, though. He seemed to have no flaws except for being strong-willed and unable to erase the pain of being hurt so badly in his lifetime. I plan to continue listening to the series, but there's no guarantee whether I'll finish it. Bigger series like this one tend to get repetitive and I lose interest.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gamble (Colorado Mountain, #1); Author: Kristen Ashley; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: 3.5 stars. I really did enjoy it too much to only give it 3, but it wasn't exactly 4 for me. The reason I decided to read this book is because my name is Kristen Ashley, and after a few years of my brother texting me photos from the book sections at stores and saying "Should I buy your book? lol" curiosity got the better of me and even though I haven't been into contemporary romance in years, I decided to go for it. Cause it's only 600 and some pages long. Why not? First of all, I found this book to be adorable overall. I loved reading about Nina and Max, and Mindy and Nina's mom and stepdad and all of Max's friends, and best of all, I loved the cozy, small-town vibe and the descriptions of the outdoors and mountains. I enjoyed myself by three pages into the book, and even though I'm dead in the middle of a much-overdue Harry Potter reread, I found myself picking this up during any free moment I had. So Nina, an American girl living in England for several years, decides to take a time-out from her nice but overwhelmingly boring fiance and take a vacation to a tiny Colorado town. She paid a fortune to rent a secluded house in the mountains, but when she arrives, she discovers the owner is occupying the house and he has no intention of letting her stick around. Promising her a refund, he shoves her out the door and they have a... spat, for lack of a better word, on the way out. in a tizzy, Nina accidentally drives into a ditch, and her new friend finds her and takes her back to his place for the night. Where she becomes violently sick and he takes it upon himself to nurse her back to health. And the relationship progresses from there. Admittedly, these circumstances are not all that plausible. But the great thing about being a reader of romance is that I have a fantastic suspension of disbelief going into these things. Romances are essentially fantasies. Everything can slide into place with a few tangles here and there, because this book isn't meant to be a fast-paced adventure with dragons and wizards and evil overlords. It's a cute little story, and that's all it has to be. I have to put a disclaimer here. Normally with all of the grammar errors and annoying sentence structures, leaving me wondering if this author has ever taken a basic high school English class, I would have stopped reading this book early on. I continued reading, however, because Kristen Ashley has this fantastic way of carefully weaving characters to seem like real, tangible things. I found myself feeling for Max and Nina. I loved their little story (which clocking in at 205,000 some words really isn't little AT ALL). My love of the characters and the story, and my unbelievable obsession with romances and their inevitably cute and happy, feel-good endings, kept me reading through it all. Now some stuff I; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rebel Belle (Rebel Belle, #1); Author: Rachel Hawkins; Genres: young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I'm not sure why I didn't like this more. It seems to have everything: romance, superpowers, easy-to-read writing style, and a fun and fast plot that keeps you interested. Plus, the cover is awesome. But I kept putting it down and never wanting to pick it back up. I think I got very bored with the main character. She was exactly the type of girl I avoided in high school, and she had her priorities messed up through most of the book. I also have had this problem since I've been in my later college years where I just really can't stand high school teen drama, and that seemed to be a focal point in the side plot of this book. A few things I liked: I hate love triangles normally, but I actually really like how this one was handled. Also, David is my favorite character. He's just awesome. Overall, the story is fun and superficial with a few deep moments to add to the characters. Harper seemed to get more interesting as the story progressed, so I'll probably pick up the sequel, but I don't think I can bring myself to get too excited over it. I'm not expecting it to blow my mind, so hopefully I'll be pleasantly surprised. This series has a lot of promise.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Thr3e; Author: Ted Dekker; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I really enjoyed this and I read it quickly. I didn't want to put it down. I have an unnatural interest in police procedure, so I'm actually still pretty intrigued by the stuff other readers find boring in thrillers. The build up, the calm before the storm, the repetitive "find the bomb" mini plotlines. I found all of that interesting because it revealed more about the story and I was able to solve part of the mystery without feeling like I was able to just guess. It was such a huge task to take on, but I feel the author was able to do it justice and still get his points across. I just really enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Infinite (Newsoul, #3); Author: Jodi Meadows; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I can't right now. I just can't. If you enjoyed the Matched series, you'll probably enjoy this. If you hated the Matched series, the entertainment level in this one is about the same so you might want to steer clear. Fair warning. I haven't read a book so boring in a long time. Obviously a lot of people are happy with this series, and that's great. I don't want to convince anyone that this is not a series worth loving. But it's a mediocre series in my opinion, compared to other things I've read just this year, and the whole reason for that lies in complete fault with the main characters and the lack of plot development in the first two hundred pages of this book. I actually DNFed at 41%, which I think is like page 170 something. I felt like I was going insane reading this. It's not for me. I just wish it hadn't taken me three books to realize this. Let's start with Ana. She's boring. She could be incredibly interesting, sarcastic and witty and smart. Instead, she's a cardboard cutout of a possible character who could potentially do something great, but who would rather sit around and talk and wait and talk and wait some more. Occasionally she does things that are pretty cool, like saving centaur kids, but it's so out of character that it just doesn't fit to me. Then Sam. I don't normally hate love interests. The only time I've been completely against a couple being together this year is when I read ACID by Emma Pass. Great book, lousy love interest. With all of Ana's shortcomings, she would've benefited greatly from a compelling character to balance and encourage her. That is not Sam. He's just as boring, if not more so, than she is. And he seems even less like a real human being than her. I just can't see him as a real person. He's more hormonal than a teenage girl. He was okay in the first book, but any development he had then degenerated throughout the series. Cris was fantastic. He was the only reason I read Asunder, because let's face it, that wasn't exactly a compelling read. I wished he would become the new love interest because, gosh, I hated Sam. But instead this stupid love triangle involving him and Sam and Ana came about and then Stef was thrown in and it was just unnecessary and ridiculous. And he's back in this book under circumstances that should be incredibly intriguing, but with all the talking and "Oops, I just revealed a secret I didn't really mean to reveal but I really meant to" crap, his presence can't be properly enjoyed. So does Janan ascend? Does Ana save the New Souls? Does life go on or cease to exist? And does Deborl get his due? I don't know. And I don't really care, to be honest. I have 300 books on my library's wish list and another 40 unread on my shelf, so I don't really have time to mess; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night (Immortals After Dark #4); Author: Kresley Cole; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: I don't think I'll ever read a Kresley Cole book I don't enjoy. I love a good romance that's well written, and those are so hard to come by anymore. After Fifty Shades, most romance authors seem to think their smut doesn't have to be well-written to sell well, and the sad truth is, it doesn't. Kresley Cole's writing is refreshing, and the best thing is, I don't have to reconstruct sentences or add in missing words while reading in order for the book to make sense!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wrath and the Dawn (The Wrath and the Dawn, #1); Author: Renee Ahdieh; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I absolutely love this book. It was so well crafted and wonderfully written. The main characters (all of them) were so wonderfully developed and so human. And I loved how Shahrzad was spunky and outspoken without coming off as rude or annoying (at least in my opinion). My only issue is I feel like it should have allowed Khalid to be a few years older. Khalid is just too young for me, personally, to believe his life has consisted of all the things it has, especially with the childhood he had. I just... don't buy it. This is the only part of the book that felt forced by the author to me. It was like the author wanted so badly to make them close to the same age that she just sort of forced it where it wasn't necessary or realistic. As I learned more about Khalid, I was trying to set up a timeline of his life in my head, and I just couldn't grasp one that made sense. I suppose the way he acts, much older than 18, can be believable with the way his life has gone up to that point and the responsibilities he has, especially in light of the decisions he's had to make. But I feel like the author tried to squeeze too much into too short a time period, and for me personally, it just didn't fit. I wish YA authors were more concerned about fitting the ages to the characters instead of fitting the ages to the YA realm. Teenagers can tell when there's a serious disconnect between a character and the age they're supposed to be, and in my opinion, it's more important to get the characters right than that every character fits into the YA box. Other than that, the book was great. I really greatly enjoyed the humor and the banter between characters. And I loved the atmosphere of the book and the world-building. I just think it was all so well done. I'm sad it's only a duology. I want to blow through The Rose and the Dagger now, but then it'll all be over. So I'm torn on whether I want to make it last, but it's very likely I'll still just blow through it. Because this story is fantastic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I wasn't sold on the first half of this book, and I thought it would be a slow read because I just found it boring and slow. But the last half was fantastic, and I read the last 50% of the book all at once.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: King of Darkness (Chronicles of Yavn, #1); Author: Elisabeth Staab; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: I might come back to this later, but for right now, it's just a waste of time. I made it to page 67, and just suddenly lost all interest. Thad isn't a strong enough Alpha male for this genre, Isabel's first impression rubbed me the wrong way, and the dialogue? Downright cheesy. As long as there was sexual tension and developing emotions, that was all easy for me to deal with. But the sex happened way too fast, before any sexual tension could really develop. So soon, in fact, that it felt like a one night stand sort of deal, which is not at all sexy in a paranormal romance. No real emotions, just this cliche of "You're my destined mate and my dick really wants you now", and that trope hasn't been original in years. It's like some authors who don't want to develop relationships between their characters use "the prophesied perfect mate" so they can get straight to the nitty-gritty-sexy time instead of using it to do something fun and interesting, and it just didn't work for me here. Some authors can pull it off, though. I don't want to be too negative, though. The world seemed interesting. The battle between the wizards and the vampires was really intriguing. But you rarely read a romance for world building and war, and if you don't like the highlight of the book, it's probably not worth the read for the occasional glimpse into the side plots. That being said, maybe the next two books in this series are better, but I didn't really care for the author's writing in the first place, so this is no longer high on my priority list. I'm just going to write this off as another piece of evidence that women buy sex no matter the quality.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Darkness Strange and Lovely (Something Strange and Deadly, #2); Author: Susan Dennard; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Susan Dennard is a lovely writer. I am fascinated by this series simply because of that. And the fun zombie fighting scenes, of course. But this book was a little disappointing compared to the first, Something Strange and Deadly. In book 1, Eleanor came off as a very strong character. Brash, impulsive, and naive as well, but considering her sheltered life, those qualities were forgivable. In this installment, she seems much less strong. She consistently makes silly decisions, tells lies for things that are out of her control, and is all over the place. In one chapter, she jumped from goal to goal so many times, then ended up taking a nap without accomplishing anything. She was essentially infuriating through the whole book. A few things were a little difficult to swallow as well. When Oliver first explains things to Eleanor, I thought my disbelief had to suspend a bit too far. Maybe I'm just too old though and no one else had that problem. Then everybody's mood swings got on my nerves. They went from love to hate, nothing in between, so quickly, too quickly to be healthy. Daniel couldn't figure out how he felt, Joseph was a rainbow of various moods and opinions, and Oliver was more hormonal than a pregnant woman. One minute he told Eleanor how she was all he had and he loved her, then the next he was calling her stupid and tossing her aside. But I really enjoyed the book overall. The who done it was pretty predictable, but it was executed nicely. I was pleasantly surprised to see no one was mortally wounded by Eleanor and her stupidity, but the natural progression of the plot came about regardless. Complete with a nice lead in for book 3. Despite its problems, this book is still one of my favorites. I mean, this is a steampunk zombie series whose plot focuses on warring necromancers. What's not to like?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairest (The Lunar Chronicles, #3.5); Author: Marissa Meyer; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I could almost sympathize with Levana. Almost. And only for the first third of the story. She's... she's just... Ugh. And Channary was no wonderful Queen, either. This whole family is a mess. The whole way through, I kept thinking "How did Cinder, stable and logical and intelligent CINDER, come from this disaster of a family?" I wasn't going to read this, but I'm glad I did now. It was interesting to be inside Levana's head and see how she thinks, and to see what really happened to her to make her want to hide behind her glamours. Cinder's background before she became Cinder was so interesting, and I loved seeing more from Winter since her story is the next one. I loved having a better understanding of Levana and, of course, Marissa Meyer is a beautiful storyteller. Only a very talented author can take a villain like Levana and make people confused whether to hate her to sympathize with her.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hardwired (Hacker, #1); Author: Meredith Wild; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I liked it, but I didn't love it. I don't think I'll continue the series, because I just didn't enjoy it enough. Granted, I could just be getting tired of this genre. I've been reading books like these for about twelve years now, which is half my life at this point. This genre is very repetitive, and there's very little I haven't seen. Blake Landon is a hacker-turned-billionaire. Erica Hathaway is a fresh Harvard grad looking to make her mark on the business world with her up-and-coming online fashion boutique she created. She just needs someone to help her fund it, but when she pitches to Blake, he refuses to help her company. He's more interested in her. I was disappointed there wasn't more hacking. I was hoping this would be something fresh for the genre. Unfortunately, it feels like another Fifty Shades copy, although the quality here is worlds better than Fifty Shades. Another billionaire going after another broke chick who values her independence. It's been done over and over. It's fun, which is why these stories are so plentiful, but it's nothing too spectacular. The writing was great. I loved Blake and Erica, and how their relationship developed and took them both out of their comfort zones. I liked that Blake has depth beyond just being disarmingly attractive. This book broached the subjects of rape and drug abuse, but only in the sense of what these things did to their relationship. I didn't like the meet-cute. The first time these two characters met, I made slow progress from all the eye-rolling I was doing. Essentially, Erica walks into him in a restaurant, and he steadies her and stares into her eyes... and then it's an insta-lust attack. Other than that, it's an enjoyable read, but just not a favorite of mine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Under Different Stars (Kricket, #1); Author: Amy A. Bartol; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This was one of those cute little gems I wasn't expecting. I absolutely loved it. I loved Kricket. She was snarky and sarcastic, and she had a backbone as strong as I wish mine was. I also noticed that it seemed like men just liked to hit her. In the face. With the backs of their hands. And it ticked me off. But she always came up swinging, refusing to show fear and cower, and I loved that. Also: Earth. Ethar. E ar th. E th ar. I see what you did there! Overall, I found the storytelling to be great. The quality of the writing left something to be desired, but that doesn't really affect my opinion of the book. I understand with these lesser-known Kindle store titles, the quality won't be perfect. It was a fun adventure, and I'll be starting the second book as soon as I get the chance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Darkfever (Fever, #1); Author: Karen Marie Moning; Genres: young-adult, romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This is a dark and almost scary story, and the monsters are stuff from nightmares. MacKayla Lane's beloved sister Alina is brutally murdered while studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland, and her final act is to call Mac, leaving a cryptic and creepy voicemail message. In the throes of grief, Mac decides the foreign cops are not doing a good enough job finding her sister's killer (as in, they stop looking) so she takes herself to Dublin in order to avenge her sister's death. The journey takes her on a multitude of discoveries and adventures, mostly alongside Jericho Barrons, a man shrouded in mystery who could be good or evil... it's a toss-up at this point. First, I loved Mac. She's a girly-girl, and she talks about clothes and nail polish way too much, but I still enjoyed her. I found her narration to be fun, and she was only a little on the stupid side. We're told through the book that Mac is recounting the tale from the future, so I love the parts where she herself makes comments like "I'm not sure how I survived that night" or "I don't know what possessed me to do that". And then there's Jericho Barrons. He's absolutely wonderful. All that mystery and seething antihero greatness just spills from him. He's complex and interesting, and I love how he's not quite good, but he has the occasional noble intention. It completely makes the character. Overall, I think I like this take on the Fae. I only read this because I just finished A Court of Thorns and Roses, and that book made me want to read other Faery works and see what else is out there. Darkfever is a little more in line with actual Faery lore, although it's still very different. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a dark, slow-building story heaped with mystery and monsters. I greatly enjoyed it. I was going to rate this only 4 stars, but then I realized there wasn't anything actually wrong with the book. I enjoyed it, I've already downloaded the sequel, Bloodfever, and none of the character or plot flaws took away from my enjoyment. There weren't any writing flaws, either. I'm always watching for improperly constructed sentences or plot points that aren't executed well. I found none of those. I overall really enjoyed the book. I would like to note that this is an urban fantasy series for adults, so there is the mention of sexual activities and alcohol use, and the f-bomb is used liberally despite the main character's aversion to the word. You've been warned :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hunted; Author: Meagan Spooner; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I'm a sucker for a good Beauty and the Beast story, and this was definitely one of my favorites.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sea of Stars (Kricket, #2); Author: Amy A. Bartol; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: 4.5 stars. I loved this book overall. It was action-packed, and poor Kricket barely got the chance to rest. It was one sucker punch after another, and I can't wait to read the final book in September! Some things bothered me, though. This book continues the events of the first. Kricket thought she was a normal girl from Chicago, but after being pulled into the parallel world of Ethar, her presence seems to cause all hell to break loose. What bothered me is that no one held Kricket accountable for all the hell-breaking-loose stuff. The people who did were immediately considered evil. However, I would think that would be a decent reaction from someone meeting her for the first time. It makes sense that the people who already like her wouldn't hold that against her, though. So besides that, I really enjoyed the story. It's a great series, and while it's cheesy at parts, it's very well done and such a fantastic story. I love Kricket. She's so spunky and fierce, but she has moments of vulnerability too. She's a very well written and interesting main character, and she's definitely my favorite character. Although, honestly, I do kind of like Kyon. The guy is the main villain, but he's also the product of his world, and I think had he been raised differently or been from somewhere else, he would've been the good guy. And that's what makes him such a wonderful villain.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Satin (Loveswept #82); Author: Iris Johansen; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I read this in one night. I'm surprised how much I enjoyed it, considering there was the whole ick-factor to it. Twenty-year-old Dany Alexander is competing for the Olympic gold in figure skating, and at her side are several close friends she's considered family since her parents died, including her guardian Anthony Malik. Anthony won the gold at her age too, and it's made him very wealthy and famous. When she was 8 and lost her parents, Anthony fought for guardianship of her and helped her achieve her dreams. And now, when she has started casually dating someone, he drops the bomb on her: that for him, there has only ever been her. A twenty-year-old man deciding a six-year-old would be "his" doesn't seem very romantic, and in fact falls into the ick-factor realm for me. It reminds me of Twilight, with the creepy imprinting-on-toddlers issue. I thought the story was well done besides that. I would've rather the attraction had grown over time between the two instead of always being there from the time she was a child, as he claimed. That made it a tad too weird. At least he was adequately disgusted with himself for his feelings until she was a grown woman, which redeemed him a little. And his behavior throughout the rest of the book was actually very sweet for the most part, so I could forgive him his creepiness. I absolutely loved this story. It was just so honest, and I loved how the biggest obstacle in the relationship was themselves. Too often, romance writers put things in place, like creating a love triangle, to try to invent tension between two characters to keep the romance interesting. I really enjoyed how Dany and Anthony had to struggle to overcome themselves in order for everything to work out instead of having outside tension, because, in real life, that's how a relationship works. You have to overcome yourself in order to compromise with your partner. I've heard of this author many times in my life, and I'm surprised this was the first time I've read anything by her. I'll have to pick up something else she's written soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Looking for Trouble (Jackson: Girl's Night Out, #1); Author: Victoria Dahl; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: Solidly in the middle of the road. Not the best romance I've ever read, but it kept my attention and it was fun.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Darklight (Wondrous Strange, #2); Author: Lesley Livingston; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The ending of this story shows how immature the main character, Kelley, really is. I found her decisions throughout the novel to be juvenile, decisions the author decided to include because "The plot must go on!". I'm having trouble seeing how a 17-18 year old who is just THIS immature can live on her own and take care of herself. It's just so... unrealistic. I am captivated by the world, and I love how connected this story is with Shakespeare. The writing is absolutely beautiful, and the author does a fantastic job with the audio. I'm continuing the trilogy and reading the finale. I'm just really hoping that Kelley grows up quite a bit in the last novel. Hopefully the fallout from her final immature decision in Darklight forces her to see the world as an adult instead of as a stubborn child. I like this series, but I didn't care for this book as much as I did the first. It's a fun series, beautifully written and well crafted. If you're looking for a fun story of the fae that's not quite as dark as others more steeped in original faerie lore, and you enjoy Shakespeare, this is a series you should check out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unteachable; Author: Elliot Wake; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I absolutely loved it. Completely. It was so heartfelt and real, gritty and dirty. It broke my heart, unbroke it, and rebroke it again. The characters were so real and complete. The way the story was told mostly through emotion was captivating. I didn't expect this book to affect me. I thought it was a fantasy, just a forbidden romance, but it wasn't just that. It was about overcoming and learning to be honest with yourself. And other things. So many beautiful other things. I haven't been so affected by a book in a long time. And the acknowledgments actually made me smile. I love to see things work out for people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunterverse #1); Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I enjoyed it quite a bit. I did have some problems with it, but it was fun and cute. I thought some of the conflicts were resolved a little too quickly, and things were just a hair too easy or too coincidentally perfect. But it's a fun paranormal romance.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Darken the Stars (Kricket, #3); Author: Amy A. Bartol; Genres: young-adult, romance, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I did not love this as much as the first two. As always, I loved Kricket and her spunk, and I love how fast paced the story can be. In many places, it's one thing after another for Kricket, and I love that. However, I feel like it's unfinished. Too much is left to the reader's imagination and the ending is a gaping hole. It's not BAD, and the series is definitely worth reading. I just think the author purposefully left things hanging open either in case she decided to add on to the series or for the readers to imagine their own ending when Kricket is older. I liked the book overall. The final book in a series, in my opinion, usually underperforms when its predecessors were particularly good. I enjoyed the Kyon/Kricket angle, because I loved learning more about Kyon and watching his tortured soul become an antihero instead of a villain, but Kricket still lost a lot of my respect in this book. There are just things that I value, and clearly she doesn't hold those values as highly as I do, which was a lot of my problem with this book. She tried. I will give her that. But when you hold the power to break someone you claim to love, you have to commit one way or the other. I was left feeling very confused and unsure, and I don't like that when I leave a series I feel invested in. It's definitely the weakest link in the series, and because it was supposed to be an ending, that was pretty disappointing. If the author adds to this series, my opinions would probably change. As a middle book, the unfinished ending wouldn't be a problem. However, the way things are now, this is how I feel. I would absolutely, in a half second, pick up a fourth book in this series.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gone Girl; Author: Gillian Flynn; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I haven't listened to this in about 2 weeks, and I haven't missed it, and I don't really care to pick it back up again. The characters are well done and it's written pretty well, but the story itself is just boring. I get it -- their marriage didn't just fall apart. They destroyed it, and they came to resent each other because of it. They didn't talk about their problems, they just held everything against each other. Got it. I don't need a hundred pages of Amy's diary entries and Nick's whining to get that point. I first realized I lost interest in this book when I no longer cared what had happened to Amy. I had fun at first, trying to catch all the clues. But after about eight hours of audio, on double speed because I really was quite bored, I just stopped caring. Did Nick kill her? Did she kidnap herself? Did someone crazy come and take her? I don't care anymore. I feel bad that I don't care, but I just don't. The story is just dull to me. It could be because my genre of choice is romance, and this is an anti-romance. That really could be it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dance with the Devil (Dark-Hunter #3); Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon; Genres: paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance; Review: Easily my favorite in the series so far. I really enjoyed it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Midwinterblood; Author: Marcus Sedgwick; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Intriguing, inspiring, and thought-provoking. It was a quick and easy read, told in seven parts that connect. It has a brilliant theme of love and sacrifice, and all the different ways people can experience and offer both. Beautifully written and compelling. However, I was glad when it was over. It is a personal problem that is probably specific to me, but I had gotten pretty tired of reading all the different parts by the last one and I just skimmed the last part so I could finish the book and move on to something new. I did really like it overall.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Uprooted; Author: Naomi Novik; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book wasn't perfect, but I still think it deserves 5 stars. I absolutely loved it. It isn't a fairytale retelling, but it reads like a fairytale. It pulls some things from existing fairytales, but it mostly brings its own elements into the story. The world-building and character development were incredible, in my opinion. It was so easy to understand why characters did what they did and why they made their choices. The Dragon was an intriguing character, and watching him struggle with all of the changes being brought into his life all at once was amusing. Since he had lived the same way for a hundred years, he didn't really handle it well. The story was unpredictable, exciting, and gruesome. Although it reads like a fairytale, I've never read anything quite like it before. Right now, there is no sequel planned, but I'm holding out hope to be able to dive into this world again one day with a fresh story. It was an incredibly fun experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Defy (Defy, #1); Author: Sara B. Larson; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book was a cliche. But I still LOVED it. During a war, an orphaned girl pretends to be a boy in order to join an all-male army. I thought she had a very motivating and believable reason for doing so. This girl has risen through the ranks and become the BEST fighter in the entire palace. She is now the Crown Prince's best guard, and when he starts acting strange and sending her on unusual tasks, she starts to question who he really is and where his loyalties lie. So cliche. I shouldn't have loved it as much as I did. I was expecting not to. But I surprised myself. It just goes to show that sometimes, a really well-done cliche is actually worth reading. I had a blast with this book. I really did. Also, this cover is amazing and I adore it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winter's Passage (Iron Fey, #1.5); Author: Julie Kagawa; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This is a cute little story to fill in the gap between books 1 and 2. I wasn't going to read it, because I'm not really a novellas-in-between kind of gal, but I figured it wouldn't take me long. I'm glad I did because it gives some insight into Ash as a character. I mean, I could have inferred from the first book everything I got out of this novella, but it was still nice to see. The story was quick and interesting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Bitter Kingdom (Fire and Thorns, #3); Author: Rae Carson; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: "I'm beautiful to the one person that matters.... I'm beautiful to me." The transformation the main character, Elisa, undergoes made this a very profound story for me. Elisa begins the series depressed, thinking she's useless and wishing she was "worth two sons" like her older sister. She accidentally begins an adventure that jumpstarts her evolution, not only into someone who has the ability to change her world, but as someone who finally believes in herself and, more importantly, comes to love herself. I was completely swept away by this story. With the exception of the first 130 or so pages of the first book, all three books are action-packed and completely engrossing. Elisa begins the book with no real friends, none who are with her because they WANT to be with her, but she makes true and lasting friendships through her story. I love the way these are depicted, all the different types of friendships she forges, and the way loyalty and love come naturally to these friendships. And Elisa herself becomes a fantastically strong character. If I hadn't already been sold on this series, the way Elisa's battles played out in this final book would have still got 5 stars from me. She doesn't back down, and she never once gives up and waits for someone to come save her. She doesn't need anyone to protect her. Sometimes, she does have to be saved by her friends, and she proves that that's okay, and most importantly, having to be rescued doesn't make you weak. But she doesn't cower in a corner and wait for it to happen. It was such a breath of fresh air compared to other YA novels. I also adored the love story. It was true and strong, and it wasn't insta-love-y. That was the most amazing thing. In fact, I don't think Elisa mentioned more than once or twice how handsome she found him to be until she had already admitted being in love with him to herself. I found that, as well, to be refreshing, compared to all the female protagonists that drone on and on about the handsome faces and toned bodies of the boys they just meet so that you "know" who the love interest is from the very beginning. The love interest isn't obvious in this story, they grow together, which makes it even more exciting to watch. And then, Hector. He's absolutely incredible. He never once doubts Elisa, even when she doubts herself and thinks she's weak and lacking. He builds her up and believes in her. He's constantly offering thoughtful and intelligent advice, and he SHOWS how smart he is. I LOVED that. We SEE throughout the series how smart he and Elisa are. We're not consistently told they're smart, then watch them do silly and stupid things for the sake of "action" or "moving the plot along". Again, majorly refreshing for a YA series. And finally, the world. I found the worldbuilding to be magical. It's a war-torn and ravaged land that has the potential for beauty and greatness. The; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ruin and Rising (The Grisha, #3); Author: Leigh Bardugo; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Down and dirty version: I really liked it. I thought the ending was perfect, one of my favorite finales by far. I thought the message was profound. The story was unpredictable and constantly twisting in new directions. The characters were realistic and dynamic, and the writing was beautiful. WARNING: There may be MINOR spoilers for this series from here. I don't think I outright spoil anything, but you may be able to infer things based on what I say. You have been warned. Overall, I really liked this book and this series. I am so satisfied with the ending, as well. You have to look at it as bigger than just "who Alina ends up with". This ending is very important for all characters involved, it's profound, and it is perfect for this story. What I didn't like was that this book was very slow in many places, and there was a lot of buildup for a rather... short finale. There were also a few things that were poorly explained, or really not explained much at all. Despite that, I still found it to be intensely satisfying. I am a Darkling fan. I've loved the Darkling from the beginning, and I believe he is not evil at all, not for the sake of being evil, anyway. THAT is what makes him a fantastic villain. I really liked his ending because I felt that he finally got the redemption he deserved. I wish there had been differences, but I wouldn't change the final outcome. And then, Mal. I didn't just dislike Mal. After Seige and Storm, I hated him. He constantly behaved like a whiny brat. Alina had so much weight on her shoulders, so much she was dealing with mentally and emotionally, not to mention that she's really not a natural-born leader, so she was trying to learn that on the fly as well. And then here's Mal, who's supposed to be her rock, causing her more emotional pain every chance he could get. I was done with him. And then Ruin and Rising started, and he had changed. We didn't get to see the change, as the bulk of it happened in between the books, and it seemed like a sudden decision besides. Suddenly, he was her rock, as he was supposed to be all along. He was finally being selfless, which was the thing he had been missing all the way through the series so far, and he was building Alina up. He had finally become someone worthy of her love. I found myself liking this new Mal. I just found him to be incredibly immature until this book. I don't know if the intent was that we didn't like Mal at first, but that's the impression I got. Maybe I just have really high standards for teenage boys. There's a strong theme of love and loss in this series, and the question of whether or not those things make you weaker or stronger. The message I got from the series was that they can make you weak, but only; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Closer; Author: Aria Hawthorne; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I enjoyed this. It was cute. The characters were well defined and their struggles were very relatable. Even the billionaire, who in most novels either doesn't have a struggle or has a struggle of his own making. In this novel, he was afflicted by something money couldn't fix and he had to deal with it. I really liked that. It made him seem more human. But I'm so tired of reading all these romance novels where the main characters fall in love in like three days. Extend the timeline a bit, draw out the tension and build more anticipation. Then, I'll really believe a couple can last. Three days isn't enough to totally change who you are and build a substantial foundation for a lasting relationship. But hey, that's just my opinion.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Endure (Defy, #3); Author: Sara B. Larson; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This wasn't as good as the first two, but I liked the conclusion. Predictable, but still fun and exciting. The entire first half of the book is driven entirely by Alexa's incredibly stupid decision, which made me love the book a little less. Then the ending tried to justify her stupid decision, which I found eyeroll-worthy. I enjoyed the series overall. It was cute and fun, bloody and gruesome in places, and entirely worth reading. And the covers are all just gorgeous.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Rose & the Dagger (The Wrath & the Dawn, #2); Author: Renee Ahdieh; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I could write so much about this book, but I will leave it at this. The writing is absolutely stunning. The characters are so well-developed. I could feel the emotion on the pages. The book is simply gorgeous all the way around. It's a character-driven book, so the plot accelerates at a slower pace controlled by the characters, but this author has done a fantastic job of keeping everything interesting even when nothing much was happening (mostly because she is incredible with character development). Amazing, beautiful, stunning, incredible. I will definitely be rereading this series with the intent to focus on the writing, especially when it comes to certain scenes, so I can try to learn some skills from this talented author.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everything, Everything; Author: Nicola Yoon; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: I will definitely read this again one day. This book. Where do I start? I loved it. I absolutely loved it. Maddie is a girl who is allergic to everything. Anything can make her sick. She has lived her life in the protection of her house, completely equipped to handle her delicate and rare condition, and the only people she associates with in person are her mother and her nurse. And then a boy moves in next door who makes her do something she never thought she'd do, and knows she never should do: Want more. Because wanting something you can't have only leads to more wanting. I had a very similar upbringing to Maddie. I think a lot of the fiercest criticism of this book will come from people saying "But that's not allowed! No one can just raise their kid like that!" Actually, it's very much allowed. The government only cares that a child is being educated and they're not being physically abused. Complete isolation is not considered abuse. I was pulled out of school in 8th grade for several reasons. I was not allowed to contact my friends. I was not allowed to leave the house, except when my mother took me to the doctor or to my grandmother's house. I lived like that for about three years. In those three years, the only people I saw were my mom, my brother, my grandmother, and my doctor. I begged to go back to school when I was 16, and it spurred many fights between me and my mom. Now, I barely see my mom, but the level of isolation I experienced during those years still has an impact on me ten years later. I'm not the person I would've been had she not done what she did. I don't even know who that person could possibly be. So I relate to Maddie in so many ways. This book spoke to me on so many levels. I admire the way Maddie decided to take her life back, that if she didn't get to live it, it wasn't worth having. I love the way she realized that simply surviving was not living. To truly live your life, you have to be willing to risk losing it. I actually said these same things to my mom when I was 16 years old, nine years ago now. They were the words that finally made her relent and let me go back to school and start playing tennis for the school team. Watching Maddie free herself from the shackles that had been around her ankles her whole life reminded me of the day I shed mine: the first day stepping onto the tennis courts, surrounded by other girls my age, for the first time in three years. Knowing how angry my mom was and no longer caring about whether I was hurting her feelings by living my own life. Feeling in control because, for the first time ever, I was making my own decisions. Exactly like Maddie. This book was so much more than; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I did enjoy this, but not as much as other people seem to. I thought it dragged in places, and I never found myself excited to pick it back up again. I read Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater several years ago, and I didn't care for it at all. This book suffered from some of the same issues I remembered from Shiver: specifically slow pacing and a tendency to shy away from action. When I would expect things to get intense, the writing would turn passive or focus almost entirely on a character's thoughts and very little on what was going on around him. We got a lot of detail in some places, but as soon as things got interesting, there wasn't enough detail. The "climax" of the novel was quite underwhelming because of this. That's not to say it wasn't still satisfying, because the novel did have a satisfying conclusion. I really enjoyed the book overall. I really like Blue. I love the way the author is crafting dozens of mysteries into the story. I like Blue's family, and I like how real all the characters are. This author excels at character development and dialogue. They were fantastic. The little flash-forwards were an interesting addition as well. I just wonder if any of them will come to pass, because the book hasn't made it clear whether futures are set in this world or whether they change depending on a person's choices. The boys are all hot messes at this point, so I think they will definitely undergo a lot of character development as the series progresses. And I think Blue will have a lot to do with it. Even though I had some problems with this book, I'm eager to continue the series. This has definitely been overhyped, so I would recommend lowering expectations before going into it. It's slow-paced and very detailed, and any action or excitement is going to be over quickly. Despite that, it's a well-written story with multiple slowly unfolding mysteries and driven by fantastic characters, so it still has a lot to offer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Raven King (The Raven Cycle, #4); Author: Maggie Stiefvater; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: This book was SO HARD for me to read. I don't even know why, really. I really enjoyed it overall, and I very nearly gave it 5 stars. It's beautiful and stunning and just so very well built. It's lovely, really. You read this series and you feel swept away in the magical mystery and whimsy that this series is designed to be. I thought I really didn't have anything bad to say about it. It was just MISSING SOMETHING in every book and I couldn't quite put my finger on it. But I still just loved it so much anyway. Then this book ended, and suddenly, I had some idea of what was wrong. This book was a problem, despite how much I enjoyed it. First of all, it was so CONFUSING. My gosh, I hate when authors choose flowery, pretty prose over actually getting their points across. Half the time, I had to reread full chapters to understand just exactly what was going on, and most of the time I just moved on anyway, not really sure what I was supposed to be picturing, because I got tired of reading the same words over and over. Nothing jerks you out of a story quite like being unsure of what exactly the author wants you to understand. That happened a few times in the previous books, but never to this degree. Next, the constantly shifting perspectives were horrendous. I don't mind shifting perspectives if the chapters are long enough, or even if the chapters are concise while still translating exactly what they should to the reader. But this was a nightmare. I'd settle into a story from Ronan's perspective, only to be jerked out of it halfway through and get thrown into Adam's or Gansey's, and I just really didn't want to read that at that moment, so I'd put the book down. It wouldn't have been a problem if each chapter was related to the previous one in some way, but in many cases, it was whole different ideas from one chapter to the next. It was choppy and got really old, really fast. Next, the ending. Don't get me wrong, the ending that's there is fantastic. I loved it. It was just predictable enough while having elements that weren't able to be predicted, coming together to create a meaningful and well-crafted ending. It's the ending that ISN'T there. Half the characters whose minds we had to be inside for most of the series don't even get a substantial conclusion. Are we supposed to piece together what happened to them, or just not even care? Will there be a future novella that will tie up all the loose ends while giving us one last adventure? Or is this an artsy "Its purpose is in its absence" kind of thing? And finally, why this book will never be my favorite in the series: Blue. Blue is a fantastic character, so well done in the first three books. And here, she's... there. That's it. She's involved because she's there, but she's not; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Winner's Kiss (The Winner's Trilogy, #3); Author: Marie Rutkoski; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Hands down, one of my favorite series of all time. So fantastically done.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Obsidian Prey (Ghost Hunters, #6); Author: Jayne Castle; Genres: romance, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I skimmed the second half of this book. I'm not sure really what possessed me to read it, but I knew from the writing style early on that it wasn't going to be my cup of tea. I didn't care for either main character, all of the worldbuilding was told, not really shown or interestingly done, and I just really couldn't get into it. I would start to, I'd really start to enjoy it, and then the characters would say something really unrealistic or just plain out of character and I was pulled right out of the story. I also realize that it's book 6, and I just didn't bother to read the first 5 books. I figure this may have contributed to my lack of enjoyment. However, after reading this, I don't think I'm missing much by skipping out on this series. I did finish it, and I guess the romance was cute, but the whole "I recognized you as my soul mate the moment we met" is SO overdone. There are books that have done it well and put their own unique spin on it. This book... not so much. Pretty general and basic stuff. If you don't read much romance, you'll probably really enjoy it. If you read a lot of romance (like I do), you'll probably be bored stiff. But, okay. Vincent. He was adorable. So the world has alien influences (probably better explained in earlier books, but I skipped those, so...) and one of the creatures in the world are dust bunnies. They are small, fluffy predators with six legs and four eyes, and the main character has one, Vincent, as a pet. And he was so freaking funny. He would incapacitate attackers and protect his people, while also crying for cookies and painting every surface he could find, and it was like a more intuitive puppy with a dark side. He was just fantastic. I'd almost recommend the book across the board just for him, because he is mentioned pretty frequently. But yeah, overall, just a bit disappointing as both a romance and a sci-fi/fantasy adventure. I think it's a really cool idea, with the alien world and all the stuff that comes with that, but I just found this particular installment to be lacking. The romance was cute, but nothing that blew me away, and the adventures were interesting, but nothing shocking or gripping. It's pretty standard stuff, nothing new. Except Vincent. I love that little guy. He was great.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Beauty of Darkness (The Remnant Chronicles, #3); Author: Mary E. Pearson; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I really enjoyed the series as a whole, but I think this book was my least favorite. This one lacked the charm of the first book and the excitement of the second, but it was overall a fun and solid conclusion. It was really drawn out in a lot of scenes that weren't very interesting, and yet the more interesting things were usually more concise. Also, I would have appreciated an epilogue to see exactly HOW everything works out. The ending is left a little open, but it's a good kind of open. Still, I would have liked to know where they are ten or twenty years from the last page. I'm nosy like that. I really liked that the series was driven by the actions and decisions of the four main characters and the side characters and villains, instead of everything obviously happening just because the author says so. Also, the world building, right down to its history, was brilliant. It was so easy to get swept up in it, and it was obviously carefully crafted. The message about the power of choice, and how giving someone the right to choose is sometimes the best thing you can ever do for someone, is beautiful, and probably my favorite thing. I loved how the message built through each book, as well, so that it's something that each character considers at some point -- taking away someone's choice versus giving them the chance to choose. It's thought-provoking because it's so easy to forget or gloss over, even in our own daily lives. We take away people's choices, or have our choices taken from us, without even considering that may be wrong or even thinking about it too closely. It's such a powerful message.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gated (Gated, #1); Author: Amy Christine Parker; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: I've always been interested in cults. The more I dig into the psychology and structure of it, the more terrifying they become. How quick we are to believe lies if they're what we want to hear. Or even if they're not what we want to hear, but they ignite fear and anger in us. Lyla's parents chose for her to have the life in the community, under Pioneer's lead, and she never got to make the decision for herself. That's my biggest problem with cults. Parents make the decision to join, parents decide they don't want to make their own decisions anymore, parents decide to be sheep led to the slaughter. But their children don't get to make a decision. Their children have to follow, and they're given hundreds of consequences in case they decide to *GASP* make their own decisions and leave the cult. The kids are the most abused victims. They were denied an actual education and an actual understanding of the hows and the whys, and are there and follow out of fear for themselves or their families or their immortal souls or afterlife. If they begin to question the world that has been constructed in the cult, they're met with punishment and anger instead of answers. Which is exactly what happened to Lyla. How could someone believe with no proof? How could someone hear that one man is a "prophet" and not question who he is or why he thinks so? In the book, Pioneer specifically preyed on weak victims, people who had been hurt by the world, people he knew would believe him quickly and easily, would follow him without question, if he said what they wanted to hear and made the right promises. And isn't that how people who crave power do it? They lie and manipulate, and before long, people think they have no choice. They believe they owe their leader so much. I think my favorite thing about this book was how BELIEVABLE it all was. From the way the community lived, to preparing for the "end", to Pioneer and Lyla's friends and family. Everything was so believable. Even Lyla's interest in Cody, the outsider boy, was understandable. She didn't really want to be part of the community, that was clear from the first chapter. She was there because she knew she couldn't leave, because she had no other choice, but her heart wasn't in it completely. Part of her believed Pioneer, of course, because he had been built up as her savior for so many years. But part of her questioned their lives, and knew she couldn't question Pioneer, and on some level thought it was wrong that she wasn't allowed to question. Then Cody comes into her life, and she knows she shouldn't like him, but she does. He's the taste of the outside world she didn't know she always wanted, and it's not enough. She can't make it be enough, and she finds herself craving him because she craves the world outside the community. So the conflict she feels is like; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daughter of Dusk (Midnight Thief, #2); Author: Livia Blackburne; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I love this series so much. It's so absolutely incredible. Everything about it is different and interesting. This author is so talented. I feel like I've been living with these characters, and now that this beautiful series is finished, I feel a little lost but still happy at the same time. Only a great author can do that to me. I'm usually pretty unaffected by books since I read so many, but every now and then something unexpected and different and altogether amazing comes along and just gets my emotions all involved. It's happened a few times this year so far, and it just happened again. I love this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Faking It (Losing It, #2); Author: Cora Carmack; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: Nothing special, but it was definitely cute and fun. I'll check out the other books in the series when I want something quick and light. There wasn't really a plot besides the romance, and sometimes, like this weekend, that's exactly what I'm looking for. I had some problems with the main character, Max. She wasn't entirely likeable for me. I felt like she was trying too hard to be edgy and punk-rock and it just didn't feel like that was really who she was. I couldn't see what Cade liked about her so much. I did really like that Cade was a "good guy". I've been reading a lot about girls getting all tied up over bad boys, and it's getting really... REALLY old. I myself have always been a good guy type of girl, I've never really been interested in the bad boys personally, so seeing a good guy get his love story was really awesome.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Crimson Crown (Seven Realms, #4); Author: Cinda Williams Chima; Genres: young-adult, mystery, thriller, crime, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Definitely my favorite series of the year. Maybe my favorite book of the year. It was great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Night Study (Soulfinders, #2; Study, #5); Author: Maria V. Snyder; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I found that I was very underwhelmed by Shadow Study and Night Study. I still love the world and the characters, and getting to spend more time with those characters was my favorite part of the book. I think I'm just getting a little bored with how Yelena and Valek keep getting into the same kind of situations they kept getting into in the first three books. I really didn't care for the villains in this book. I found them remarkably boring. I also found that all the POVs that weren't Yelena or Valek's were pretty boring. In some cases, you could have skipped one of those chapters entirely and not missed any story. Leif's were a little better than Janco's, but even then I dreaded reading them. However, Yelena and Valek made this book for me, and I ended up still loving it. I love how they grew, both individually and as a couple, in this book. I'm so excited for Dawn Study, not because I'm so concerned with the fate of their world, but because I'm so eager to see them together again in light of their new growth.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: King's Cage (Red Queen, #3); Author: Victoria Aveyard; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: Not at all thrilled with this. I don't know if I've just outgrown this series, or if this really was just that boring and painful to read.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Switched (Trylle Trilogy, #1); Author: Amanda Hocking; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I would have liked this a LOT more 10 years ago. It's very light and focuses on Wendy's teenage woes more than almost anything else. The story is interesting, but not extremely deep, at least in this book. It was a quick read and I enjoyed it for what it was.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vivian Divine Is Dead; Author: Lauren Sabel; Genres: young-adult, thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery; Review: First of all, I really enjoyed the audiobook. I had a blast listening to it and didn't want to put it down. Dealing with grief and being strong enough to move forward is the resounding theme of the novel, and it was handled well. Vivian Divine is the most famous teenage movie star in the US. After her mother's murder, her own life is threatened and she flees for a safe house in Mexico to wait out the danger. Sounds amazing, right? Like I said, I really did enjoy it overall. Now, where did it go wrong? Well, very little was really realistic. There were some coincidences that just sort of... happened. More than one. The most noticeable one to me was that our main character goes through a violent car crash and not only does she not need medical attention, but she emerges completely unscathed. This was the event where I first thought "That doesn't really make sense, but I'm having too much fun to care". It was a fun book, so I forgave it. The ending was predictable. Chalk it up to great foreshadowing or a relatively common trope. Either way, I saw it coming. Maybe other people won't. I was a little disappointed. But my biggest problem was the villain. I felt he was grossly underdeveloped. He was so intriguing, but the author did very little with him. I wanted to see more interaction between him and other characters, but we actually saw very little of him overall. Ultimately, I really enjoyed it for what it was. I can forgive the cliches, tropes, and disappointing ending and execution of the villain because I thought the story itself was just a blast. There was extensive character growth for the main character, there was always something happening all through the novel, the murder mystery air to it was great, and Vivian was very noticeably learning how to behave outside of the Hollywood spotlight, with real people instead of fellow actors and bodyguards, which made her a little more interesting than the typical YA heroine. Vivian was consciously brave, but not like how Harry Potter charges headfirst into a situation; instead of doing things only because they were the right things to do, she weighed the consequences and thought through other avenues. She was willing to give up what she WANTED to do if the payoff for doing what she SHOULD do was better. I thought this made her a little more interesting, as well. Plus, the majority of the novel takes place in Mexico around Dia de los Muertos. I've never been to Mexico, so I can't say whether it was truly authentic, but I just loved it regardless.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ararat; Author: Christopher Golden; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: I thought this book was solidly "meh", and that's mostly because the last 25% was the best part. If you're not used to horror, specifically psychological and paranormal thrillers, you might find this scary. I, unfortunately, did not. I found it predictable and pretty mundane, although there are a few scenes where you are in a character's perspective while they are brutally murdered. The writing was mechanically very lovely, and I can give the book credit for that. The description was great without being overdone, the words flowed nicely, and the word choice was excellent for painting the picture in the readers' minds. The biggest issue, besides expecting a terrifying read and being disappointed, was the characters. I thought the characters were stagnant instead of dynamic and realistic. There were a handful of "main" characters, but none of them were particularly interesting or likable. The author chose to focus on so many characters that he couldn't really allow the reader to connect with any of them -- and THIS is why the book wasn't scary, in my opinion. I don't care what plight a character is going through if I don't really care what happens to the character. Ultimately, the idea was creative and interesting, but I just couldn't connect with the characters, and it left me with a complete lack of interest. It did some things well, so I do give it credit for that.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pirates!; Author: Celia Rees; Genres: history, young-adult, mystery, thriller, children, crime, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I've wanted to read this book for YEARS. That said, it was a little disappointing for how long I put it off. I tried to read it maybe 10 years ago, and I think I got 100 or so pages into it and couldn't do it anymore. I remember it being quite boring in the beginning, and a chore to trudge through, so I decided this time to listen to it instead. I love pirate stories. Ever since I did a research project in middle school on Anne Bonny, I've been fascinated by pirates. Female pirates, specifically. I have yet to find a truly great pirate adventure, though. Maybe Curse of the Black Pearl is the closest I'll ever get. This story was told by Nancy Kington. She looked back on her life, explaining to us what happened to her. And it FELT like that. The story dragged in most places. I listened to the audiobook on double speed, and I still found myself just waiting for it to be over. I couldn't just listen and do something mundane, I had to keep shutting off the book for a while to focus on something else and reset my brain to handle another half hour. It wasn't particularly fun overall, although I did enjoy several chunks of it. The story was told very passively, and there was very little opportunity to slip into the story and feel like I was experiencing what Nancy had. It was the same feeling I used to have while listening to my grandma tell stories of her childhood: a little interesting, but mostly boring and I was only half listening except for a few choice parts. The novel was well-researched and the time period felt authentic (even though the author did take some forgivable liberties to nudge the story in the right direction), but the buildup leading to Nancy actually becoming a pirate was far too long. I would have enjoyed spending more time on the ship with her, learning how to be a pirate and fight and hold her own, than reading about all the stuff at the beginning. It did have the benefit of creating a strong emotional connection with Nancy and her life before, but I feel that first half of the novel could have been much more concise and still conveyed the same thing. The "romance" was cute, but it was also very childish and naive and the novel probably could have done without EXCEPT that it gave Nancy motive and added a little tension in some places. It was cute in the way you think of 13-year-olds going on dates is cute, but it wasn't what I was expecting from a book about a pirate, even if the book is geared more for those 13-year-olds than someone twice that age. It was sweet, though. It's not a main plot point, or even really a subplot, but it's more a characteristic of Nancy, why she does things the way she does, why she makes many of her decisions, and one explanation for the worries; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sheikh's Christmas Triplets - A Sweet Secret Babies Romance; Author: Holly Rayner; Genres: romance; Review: A cute enough read while I was sick. Very little chemistry and almost no sexual tension made this fall a little flat in the romance department. Instead of spending so much time with Yvonne's family and friends, we should have gotten more of her falling in love. It was okay, though. I skimmed through some of it, and I don't feel like I missed any story, but I don't regret the time I spent reading it. It was pretty cute, and it sparked my Christmas mood just in time for Halloween!; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Stride Rite Safi 825 Boot (Toddler/Little Kid); Brand: ; Review: These boots are adorable! They fit true to size, and look exactly the same as the picture. My daughter has chubby (but not wide) feet, and the Velcro closures help us get a perfect fit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Carhartt Men's Nylon Ripstop Soft Shell Hybrid Jacket; Brand: ; Review: Warm, yet lightweight. My husband uses this as his winter coat and loves it. I do think the sizing runs a bit big.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Robeez Stripe Soft Sole Slip-On (Infant); Brand: ; Review: You can't ever go wrong with Robeez. Easy on, easy off, but stays put until you want them off. They fit my daughter's chubby feet perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver 1.5mm Diamond-Cut Rope Nickel Free Chain Necklace Italy; Brand: Joyful Creations; Review: I truly love this piece. I bought it for my Origami Owl living locket, because I wanted something simple yet stunning. This chain truly fits the bill. It glimmers in the light, is strong, and is comfortable to wear. I've had several compliments on it. No complaints whatsoever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DREAM PAIRS OFFICE-02 Women's Classy Mary Jane Double Ankle Strap Almond Toe High Heel Pumps New; Brand: DREAM PAIRS; Review: These shoes are beautiful, and fit true to size. I'm only giving them four stars though, because they're not comfortable at all. Maybe it's because I'm not used to wearing heels this high, but my arches were killing me after a few hours in them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Danner Men's Logger 8" 400G Nmt Work Boot; Brand: Danner; Review: My husband is a lineman, and bought these for this year's apprenticeship class. He says they're comfortable and "do the job". He's a fan of Danner boots for their quality construction and comfort.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Reflected in You (Crossfire, #2); Author: Sylvia Day; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I loved this book. Teared up a few times. But this one is showing that they can start trusting a little more; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Beautiful Mess (Beautiful Mess, #1); Author: T.K. Leigh; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: A Beautiful Mess is the first book in the Beautiful Mess series. It is written by T.K. Leigh. I LOVED this book from the start it had my attention. I had to force my self to put it down so I could go to work. The story line between Alex and Olivia is one of intrigue. It will keep you guessing and dying for the next book to be released. I totally recommend this book to anyone. Pick it up and enjoy the adventure that this author will take you on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: If I Were You (Inside Out, #1); Author: Lisa Renee Jones; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: OMG!!!! Great book. I liked this one. Cant wait to read the rest of them this week; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rebecca's Lost Journals, Volume 1: The Seduction (Inside Out, #1.1); Author: Lisa Renee Jones; Genres: mystery, thriller, crime, romance, fiction; Review: This book is a great one to read before If I were you. It gives you a glimpses into who Rebecca is besides just the journal entries that are in the book. I really liked this book. Fast read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Come Undone (The Cityscape, #1); Author: Jessica Hawkins; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: OMG!! is all I have to say. I was at a loss for words when I read this book. I cried, screamed and throw my kindle a few times.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Girls Do It Better (Big Girls Do It, #1); Author: Jasinda Wilder; Genres: romance, fiction; Review: I LOVED this book. I got the book on a whim mostly because I am a Big Girl. After reading the book it kinda opened my eyes to what my husband calls me as his sex goddess. I liked reading about Anna's adventures.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Inevitable (Harmony, #1); Author: Angela Graham; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: This book was one that kept me on the edge of my seat. Cassandra is a unique charter that she makes you feel like you know her from the start and Mr. Logan West, well what can be said about him.Of course you can not forget Mr. Oliver West he is such a sweetheart that you can feel the love that he has for Cassie. This little boy is truly one of a kind.There were many times in the book that I am screaming at him for being a PIA. The same can be said for Cassandra also.lol When you think everything is going good Then BAM everything turns upside down. This is another book that I will re read over and over again.I just want to say AWESOME JOB Angela Graham.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Angels Dawn (Dawn, #1); Author: Komali da Silva; Genres: young-adult, paranormal, fantasy, romance, fiction; Review: I don't know whereto start with this book. It is not my usual reads. The story took me by total suprise. The charayter of Dawn's best friend Amisa is a total hoot. I loved that she can tell it how it is and doesn't take any crap. And her being a seer is a plus. The story is well woven and has me hanging for the next installment from Komali da Silva. I have to say grab the this book a great cup of coffee and a quiet little corner nook and enjoy this read. Love it; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Misadventures of a Good Wife (Misadventures, #2); Author: Meredith Wild; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, romance, mystery; Review: The Love between Price and Kate is one that can be described as Perfect. Until the unthinkable happens. Kate has to cope with the most difficult thing to happen to her in her life. A year later on a vacation with her sister-in-law everything turns upside down and right side up for Kate. Price and Kate are on a Adventure to set things right in their lives. The story had me from the beginning until the very end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Bali Women's Comfort Revolution Shaping Wirefree Bra with Smart Sizes; Brand: ; Review: Speedy shipping as expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bali Women's Comfort Revolution Shaping Wirefree Bra with Smart Sizes; Brand: ; Review: Speedy shipping as expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bali Women's Comfort Revolution Shaping Wirefree Bra with Smart Sizes; Brand: ; Review: Speedy shipping as expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 32° DEGREES Men's Nano Light Packable Hooded Down Jacket; Brand: 32 DEGREES; Review: XL fit fine, very light and warm; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LA LEELA Shirt Casual Button Down Short Sleeve Beach Shirt Men Aloha Pocket 171; Brand: ; Review: Speedy shipping great shirt; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dockers Men's Comfort Cargo D3 Classic-Fit Flat-Front Pant; Brand: ; Review: Still need to iron them but very nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hawaiian Shirts Mens Bamboo Tree Print Beach Aloha Party Holiday; Brand: Alvish; Review: Very nice fits good; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: The Transhumanist Wager; Author: Visit Amazon's Zoltan Istvan Page; Review: I love the story line and was really surprised at ending; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Legacy Code (Legacy Code Saga) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Autumn Kalquist Page; Review: I loved the way the story is structured And I read the prequel and the sequels I was surprised by the ending. I'm longing for more; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Paragon: (Legacy Code Book Two) (Fractured Era: Legacy Code) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Autumn Kalquist Page; Review: The best sifi i have ever read I was totally engulfed and I need more. Keep it coming I love it. The two books I've read are great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Troubled Sea; Author: Visit Amazon's Jinx Schwartz Page; Review: I started reading this book just to have something to do but fell in love with the characters and the story. This book is well worth reading; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OMEGA Exile; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen Arseneault Page; Review: I love sci-fi and this is a great story. I will read the next installment and I will look forward to reading anything written by this author. I advise everyone who enjoys sci-fi to read this story..I really hope it is made into a movie.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Gunfighter; Author: Robert J. Conley; Review: I loved this story; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crooked Man; Author: Visit Amazon's Tony Dunbar Page; Review: Maybe I read this book to late but the way it ends couldn't happen now but I enjoy Stubbs adventures; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Last Airship (Sam Reilly) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Christopher Cartwright Page; Review: The relationship between Sam and Tom is great. They always have the others back. That's what friends are for I will read the next installment just to see if Sam stays with the girl; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mail Order Outlaw (Brides of Tombstone) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Cynthia Woolf Page; Review: Predictable ending but still a nice read will read next installment soon would like to know what happens to Mal and Lizzy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Project Moses - A Mystery Thriller; Author: Robert B. Lowe; Review: I've become a huge fan of Enzo . I was really surprised at the ending. I expected the hero to ride off in the sunset with the damsel on the back of his horse. I'm pleased with the book but a little sad at what transpired at the end. Can't wait to read the next story.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Jerusalem Creed: A Sean Wyatt Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Ernest Dempsey Page; Review: I enjoyed the story and the characters. I will read another of the authors works soon. Studies of the mysticism of the old testament and the middle east intrigue me and hold my interest; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lucky Man: A Tubby Dubonnet Mystery (Tubby Dubonnet Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Tony Dunbar Page; Review: I love the way Tubby takes everything in stride. He's always on his game. He doesn't let life love or job get in the way of his personal enjoyment; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rift: The Rift Saga, Book 1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Andreas Christensen Page; Review: The sequel will be the story teller. This book held my attention and my interest. Intend to read book 2 and any other sequels.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Sleep Innovations Classic Memory Foam Pillow with Microfiber Cover, Made in the USA with a 5-Year Warranty; Brand: Sleep Innovations; Review: Bought the king size and it is big enough to share with your special someone! The pillow is on the thin side, but does have a zip open pouch. I stuffed in a cheap feather pillow that adds some thickness to the pillow and it looks normal now. The packaging mentioned an odor but I noticed no such thing with this pillow. Unboxed it and straight into the pillow case it went. Been sleeping great since. Great purchase!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: South Shore Step One Platform Bed with 2 Drawers, Full/Queen 60-Inch, Chocolate; Brand: South Shore; Review: This frame is made of particle board/MDF (saw dust, wood shards pressed together). The boards are terribly weak for the amount of weight they need to support. The bed frame fell apart while I was sleeping on it. Particle board has horrible hold. Returned.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Cotton Washcloths - 60-Pack; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: I use these personal hygine at the gym and at home. They wash clean and are soft to the touch. The tags on them were quite large so I cut them off. They sit nicely in the closet of the bathroom ready to be used. Also handy when there are guests visiting and they need to freshen up. Yay for reusability!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Starfrit 030949-012-0000 030949-012 Non-Stick Fry Pan with Wire Handle, Aluminum, 6.0", Dark Gray; Brand: Starfrit; Review: Perfect personal pan. This lil guy fries up 3 eggs with veggies no worries. It is so compact and easy to clean. The nonstick surface is great! Would definitely recommend purchasing Starfrit's pans - my local HEB carried them. This personal pan may also come in handy for camping since it can easily be tucked/packed in a back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Turkey Baster; Brand: BNYD; Review: Not just for cooking, but excellent at extracting auto fluids! Used this guy to change my power steering fluid in my car. The stem of the baster fits perfectly into my car's (Acura TL 2003) power steering fluid tank. Was able to remove all the old fluid, move the wheels, take more fluid out, and then finally add new fluid. Best DIY job ever and no turkeys were harmed in the process.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DeLonghi Double Walled Thermo Latte Glasses, Set of 2; Brand: DeLonghi; Review: Makes me realize Starbucks sizes are all wrong. My preferred recipe is a double espresso with steamed milk and a dash of fresh caramel. Look no further if you want an amazing way to enjoy your latte. Note these do not stack well at all so they take up extra cabinet space; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casper Sleep - Bed Frame - Compact and Easy to Assemble (Queen); Brand: Casper Sleep; Review: Bought a purple mattress with caspers frame and foundation. No lie, had the base and foundation assembled in 30 minutes. Everything slides and locks in place without any tools. Well just a knife to open the box! I recommend this if you are going to be moving around frequently - or just want an easy bed frame!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: IWGAC 0170S-01202 Cast Iron Wall Hook Set of 6; Brand: IW; Review: These come in a set of 6 wonderfully antiqued cast iron hooks. Wonderfully priced too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yama Glass 5 Cup Stovetop Coffee Siphon (Syphon); Brand: Yama Glass; Review: I think this needs a better diffuser for coil stoves but other than that works fine and good java!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Proctor Silex Plus 76370P Extra-Tall Can Opener, White; Brand: Proctor Silex; Review: Works fine; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thermos 51 Ounce Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Carafe; Brand: Thermos; Review: totally amazed how long coffee and tea stays warm; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: De'Longhi EC155 15 BAR Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Maker; Brand: DeLonghi; Review: makes great espresso on a budget - does take about 20min to get warm per use; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Modway Region Upholstered Linen Headboard Queen Size With Nailhead Trim In Smoke; Brand: Modway; Review: This headboard seems to be made of good fabric, easy to assemble with multiple height settings. The hardware that comes with is has wide screws that didn't fit my frame but a quick $5 at lowes fixed that issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: sheetsnthings Microfiber Bed Skirts (14 inch Drop) -Twin Extra Long (XL) Size, Solid; Brand: sheetsnthings; Review: This looks very nice, long to the floor and no cheap paper like top area; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pineapple Corer and Apple Corer - Pineapple Corer Slicer Peeler Stainless Steel , 3 in 1 Tool; Brand: Tablesto; Review: The pineapple slicer corer is wonderful!!! takes that $2 pineapple in to the $4 variety; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taylor Classic Series Large Dial Oven Thermometer; Brand: Taylor Precision Products; Review: It is large enough for me to see it without using my glasses which is perfect!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ballcap Buddy Cap Washer - hat washer; Brand: BallcapBuddy; Review: It looks like it will do the job. The plastic used is a little thin for my preferences.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fred MOBY PICK Spouting Whale Party Picks, Set of 32; Brand: Fred & Friends; Review: The hole is in the center. The toothpicks that came with mine are wood and a little small for the hole. I think a regular round or squarish one would work great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Weighted Blankets Plus LLC - Made in USA - Child Small Weighted Blanket - Smoke - Cotton/Flannel; Brand: Weighted Blankets Plus; Review: I was skeptical about the product. It is the width and length of a sleeping bag and I'm not positive how all the weight evenly distributes over time. However, I did use it while not having an attack and did find it felt soothing. I got the 20lb one and it is heavy to flip around but the weight is needed.. you don't really notice it so much when in use.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 3 Tier Indian-Tiffin Belly Tiffin; Brand: Indian-Tiffin; Review: solid stainless with no weld points from what I can tell very attractive and useful. Fits inside the thermal lunch bag I have.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nordic Ware Naturals Meat Loaf Pan and Lifting Trivet, Multicolor; Brand: Nordic Ware; Review: works like a charm, very helpful !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crystal Allies Specimens: Natural Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster - 1/2lb to 1lbs; Brand: Crystal Allies; Review: great specimen, looks just like it is here; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eparé Egg Cracker Topper Set – Soft Hard Boiled Eggs Separator Tool – Include Spoons and Cups; Brand: epar; Review: The large eggs fit perfectly, the spoons are a great size and the cracker works great... totally worth it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Waterproof Shower Curtain - Modern Black & White Tree Design - 70 inches x 70 inches; Brand: DOZENEGG; Review: neutral shower curtain works with lots of different interiors; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LiBa Mildew Resistant Anti-Bacterial PEVA 8G Shower Curtain Liner, 72x72 Clear - Non Toxic, Eco-Friendly, No Chemical; Brand: LiBa; Review: A great price and so far it hasn't attacked me in the shower; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Campbell Tiki Island Mugs Set of 4; Brand: Campbell; Review: packages were well packed and no damage.. they look great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Sony DPF-D82 8-Inch LCD WVGA 15:9 Diagonal Digital Photo Frame (Black); Brand: Sony; Review: Great Product, easy to set up, and very sleek looking. It also has a clock when not being used for photo display, and when on the clock feature, makes a great night light. I'd highly recommend this one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Canopy 2-Year Office Product Protection Plan ($75-$100); Brand: Canopy; Review: An excellent price for coverage and extended coverage. I haven't had to use it and I hope I never will. At least I'm protected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sharp LC-32LE451U 32-Inch Aquos HD 720p 60Hz LED TV (2013 Model); Brand: Sharp; Review: Great TV, it's our 3rd. Sharp has a really great product. We had technical problems while setting it up. Couldn't get the picture full screen, and I called Amazon technical support and they had us up and going immediately. Amazon is great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mediabridge Coaxial Cable (25 Feet) with F-Male Connectors - Tri-Shield CL2 RG6 - Removable EZ Grip Caps ( CJ25-6BF-N1; Brand: Mediabridge; Review: Good value and worked great with the coax splitter.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Extreme 2 Way HD Digital 1Ghz High Performance Coax Cable Splitter BDS102H; Brand: Extreme; Review: Worked great for additional cable hookup.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microsoft Comfort Mouse 3000 (S9J-00009); Brand: Microsoft; Review: This mouse is just like the older ones they first made, and I love it. I ordered it because it was wired in and not battery operated. Nothing is more frustrating than working online and your mouse goes dead. This mouse is easy to use, and very reliable. I still have this same brand mouse from my first computer in 1998 and it still works good. But I got a new computer twice since, and still buy Microsoft to go with the new ones. To me, they're the best out there. Of course I'm not into hitech gaming which I'm sure you need a different type of mouse. Hope this helps someone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uniden BC355N 800 MHz 300-Channel Base/Mobile Scanner. Close Call RF Capture Technology. Pre-programmed Service Search. “Action” Bands to Hear; Brand: Uniden; Review: My husband loved it. It is much clearer than the older one and picks up much more without running an outside antenna.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: The Riverside Hotel; City: Boise, ID; Review: Warm Cookie on sign in, great big rooms so much space. Big showers with huge tubs with jets, live music in the lobby, rides from the hotel to downtown or where ever you want to go. But the best part, the IPAs , low price , great taste and great choices. You get a great bar in your lobby with great atmosphere , comfy sitting and great services , but once more cost . I think 4 ipas came out to 10 dollars and tall glasses. Really enjoyed my first stay in Boise and this hotel is a great home base. Near downtown, and they have a diner open till 11, which also has great pricing . o and breakfast so good , fresh food, great taste . I also was part of a company event , their hosting rooms are good. Sound wise and they provide lunch , tacos one day , and a green feast day two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Piper Pub & Grill; City: Boise, ID; Review: First off, 29 dollar bill for about 7 drinks, "Potato IPAs" which I recommend very good. The price is decent , the look is very Canada/Scottish but its a nice look. Bar is warm and plenty of elbow room. But the 5 star goes to our tall cute waitress very nice and cute. Great pub for the first day in idaho; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fork; City: Boise, ID; Review: Short Ribs, I'm sorry to tell my father in law , that the Folk did it better. Omg ,mushroom mash potatoes and whatever the wine sauce it was heaven in a plate. Mad beer selection and prices were for two people about 60 dollars including 3 drinks .so usual for a nicer restaurant . the building is very nice similar to an old police station . but a beautiful photos and nice place; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goodwood Barbecue Restaurant; City: Boise, ID; Review: So much food , straight off the bat. I got the 1/2 pound short ribs with Mac cheese and potato salad which once again, filling meal. It cost about 22 plus tax. Now I believe they were having special on beer because it was like 2 dollar for a short and 3 dollars for a tall. So man o man cheap IPAs . the services was amazing , the people who work there, seem to be having fun and they are fast to provide service. Now the ribs , meat floated off the bone . the restaurant looks like a Texas roadhouse and the prices are pretty standard besides the beer , that was crazy inexpensive . if you are Boise , take a trip down to the mall and get it done.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Egg Connection; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: First off , this place should have 5 stars from anyone and I am going to tell you why 1. Quick Services - the servers are tapping into the speed force , everybody is fast , sitting , orders , checks and they do not rush you. 3. Décor - painting , old news papers , cool stuff , I approve and I don't even like 4. The food - greatest Pancakes ever .... no no you did not read that correctly, I said the G.O.A.T in the world. Omelets amazing , everything so good. Also so much on your plate 5. Prices so cheap for such amazing food , you can get 3 meals for 6. Staff- friendly , attendant and just good at what they do .... which is being perfect So back to it, this place deserves 5s full court shoot points plus bonus; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nur Market & Restaurant; City: Tucson, AZ; Review: East Africa in Tucson , just going to put that little idea at the start of this review . First of for all of my Ethiopian fam out there , unless you have some one with a metal hand stove , injera is hard to find. This place is perfect for Injera , great taste and affordable , yes sir check that box. Sambusa how I miss being able to have this treats from the heavens yes sir they have sambusa such great price and these aren't those one bite and go no huge sambusa . To wrap this up , I love this place and I am from Philadelphia and DC. Try it out , dinner plates are all under 10 bucks , they have spices and ingredients that Safeway is not going to be stacking and huge bonus , great staff . Friendly , patience , no pressure and just overall great people . 5 Stars; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Cape Sienna Hotel Villas; City: Kamala Kathu Phuket; Review: We stayed at this hotel for the past week. It's a nice hotel, but if you don't like steps this hotel is not for you,it is about 20 minutes from Potong and a short 10 minutes walk into Kamela Beach. The rooms have a great view of the ocean, the beaches are better in Keron or Kata. They are doing some work around the main pool, so it can be noisey, but you can go to Sienna Rocks to swim. Vanilla Sky Bar is lovely tp have a cocktail or two and the staff there are great. Breakfast is ordinary not alot of varity, but there were two staff members that are lovely Yut and Ya thank you for looking after us. Only one real issue we had was when at the pool the service is very poor, being a 5 star hotel customers should not have to get up and find a staff memeber to order thier drinks or lunch, some training needs to be done with staff in this regard, apart from that a very pleasent stay. If you want to have an exceptional Thai Meal in a very serene and beautiful environment and who make you feel like you are the only ones there, please go to the SILK Resturant at the Andaman Hotel, you will pay more but it's asolutely worth it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Infinity Residences Resort Koh Samui; City: Mae Nam Ko Samui Surat Thani Province; Review: We stayed at this resort in October 2013 just got back. OMG what an amazing place, the apartments are great, modern, clean they are serviced every day. The view from every room is breathtaking and you will never want to leave with an Infinity Pool right at your door. Yes it is on a hilltop, there are gold buggies to get you to breakfast etc if required, the complementary car takes you down the hill were you can pick up a taxi to take you were you want to go, they give you a mobile so when the taxi drops you off at the bottom of the hill you can ring for the car to collect you, now that's service and always with a smile. We highly recommend this Hotel it should be on your bucket list, trust us we didn't want to leave and will definitely be back, Thank You.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AETAS lumpini; City: Bangkok; Review: We would like to thank the staff at the Aetas Hotel for making our stay a memorable one. When we checked in we found that they did not have our booking as we went onto panic mode they simply went into making sure we were well catered for giving us a room on the 26 floor. Nothing was any problem for these well trained staff at this hotel, we were stunned and very appreciative of their quick response, no blame game approach, just looked after the customer. The breakfast and meals we had here were exceptional, again the staff were fantastic. We would like to thank all staff especially one lovely lady whose name we can't remember you and your team are simply the best, and yes we will be back, Thank You.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Natai Beach Resort Spa Phang nga; City: Khok Kloi Takua Thung Phang Nga Province; Review: Firstly I am writing this review while we have 3 nights left at this resort. The positives the young lady's that clean the rooms, great job. Reception staff are helpful. The pool was great. The Spa where my husband had a massage every day so far have been wonderful thank you. Internet good. Now to the Management of this resort, here is some constructive criticism from a very well travelled couple. This is our 6th time in Thailand as we love the culture and the people and the hospitality. Checked in late about 11pm, it was smooth but the young man spoke so quick and rushed us to our room. I had heard there was some construction going on and told him not to put us in a room near it, he said no, no construction. HUmmmm right outside the front guess what there was construction. Deluxe Terrace room very average looked nothing like on their internet site. One restaurant was closed due to renovation which left the Natai where we would go for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Average breakfast and the staff have no idea about good service, including yelling at each other across the restaurant, having conversations between themselves, we have to ask for coffee every morning. The staff do not interact with customers, they are in need of training in hospitality. Considering there is no where to go to get food and we where here for 8 nights the food became boring and what we did have was ok but not exceptional. The pool bar is ok, happy hour was good on the 4th day as before that we wouldn't have known there was one offered. Who are the two young people dressed in Blue Equipe shorts and t-shirts one girl and one boy?? They spoke to all of the Italians staying at the resort, even played games and cards and walked the beach, made themselves known, fruit was offered everyday to these people, we were never offered any or got a hello, good morning, why would that be??? Where they only there to speak to the Italians?? Firefly - what a mess a bit of a disgrace, I would shut it down and start again!!! On the first night we were there we ordered room service at 7.30ish, when the food arrived one dish was wrong so it was sent back so the right food could be made, that arrived at 9pm and it was cold. We are not ones to complain as a rule but this hotel is not what it says it is especially on their site. We understand that we chose to travel in the low season, but regardless of low or high season the standard of service should be the same it should not differ. We travelled for 14hrs to get here and it has been very disappointing experience indeed. Management really need to train their staff so that they actually know what they need to do. Serve the customer, create some special moments for people and SMILE and be courteous. And what's happened; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Resort Khaolak; City: Khuk Khak Khao Lak Phang Nga Province; Review: We stayed at Beyond Khao Lak for the past 8 days 4th - 12 September 2014. We were checked in and out with ease. The staff at reception were helpful and happy to assist you at any time of day or night. We stayed in a Premier Villa 1409. This Villa was close to everything which was fantastic. The Resort is big but it's great to walk around and enjoy the beautiful gardens and the facilities offered . The Villa's are spacious, clean and have everything you need for your stay. The lovely ladies that clean your room each day are friendly and do the job well, Thank You. The pools are great and the beach can be walked each day just perfect. Plenty of sun chairs no need to save them before breakfast which was great. The Beach Restaurant was a pleasure to eat and drink those great cocktails and the staff again were friendly and accommodating. Thank You. Siam Restaurant was amazing we ate there most nights and worked our way through the menu, staff were again friendly and accommodating. Thank You. Beyond Café where we ate breakfast was fantastic, great variety, coffee on tap and the food was fresh, well prepared and tasted great, the staff get to know from day 1 two coffees at the table with that great Thai Smile, Thank You all. The theme buffet nights a great touch and well done. The Kanda Spa was fantastic and we were able to book in and get the times we wanted without any problem. Thank You. This Resort is a place you go for pure relaxation, it's an adults only resort which suited our needs. If you want to party this resort is not for you, it's about an hour and half drive from the airport and about 2 hours from Patong, we choice this resort because of that but some didn't do their research and found the peace and quiet difficult. Robert you and your young Team do an amazing job, your Team are happy and care about the people they serve every day, keep up the great work it was an absolute pleasure staying at the Beyond Resort and we will definitely be back again to recharge our batteries. Thank You.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Resort Khaolak; City: Khuk Khak Khao Lak Phang Nga Province; Review: I have aready writen our review but just wanted to say we loved it the first time and have booked again for 2015. Why are we returning to the Resort it's peaceful, the staff and Villa's are great the food and happy hours are amazing and we loved our stay to recharge our batteries. See you all again in 10 months whaooo!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Suites The Menzies; City: Ballarat Victoria; Review: We were welcomed by Judy who is just lovely we had been upgraded which was great. The rooms are exceptionally clean with everything you need for your stay. The bed quality is the best very comfortable infact so comfortable we are seriously thinking of buying one. No noise from outside either so you get the best restful sleep. We would highly recommend this motel it has rooms for all budgets and the best host Judy. Thank you we will be back on our next trip to Ballarat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sullivans Cove Apartments; City: Hobart Greater Hobart Tasmania; Review: We stayed in the IXL Apartments the weekend of 12 to 14 December. We chose the two bedroom they are spacious and have every thing you need for your stay. They are in easy walking distance to Salamanca Market,Restaurants and the ferry over to Mona. The check in was smooth and friendly and helpful check out the same. We would recommend these Apartments to anyone. Thank you Hobart for wonderful stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quest Werribee; City: Werribee Greater Melbourne Victoria; Review: We stayed for two nights in a one bedroom apartment. The apartment was well set out with everything you need for your stay. Clean, bed was comfortable. Check in/out was smoothly completed. There is a coles and plenty of resturants for every taste. We would highly recommend this Quest appartments Werribee, the staff were very helpful and should be commended for thier professional service. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quality Inn Heritage on Lydiard; City: Ballarat Victoria; Review: We stayed for one night. We had a superior king spa room 4. Very laid back hotel with great friendly staff and great parking off street. The room was very comfortable with everything one needs for your stay. Bed suited us and we had a very peaceful sleep. The room and bathroom was clean and fresh. We would recommend this hotel its close to the CBD of Ballarat. Thank you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Resort Khaolak; City: Khuk Khak Khao Lak Phang Nga Province; Review: Currently staying here have spent the last 8 nights here at this great resort. This is a second visit we came here last year 2014 and liked it so much we came back 30 September to 8 October 2015. We are lucky they gave us the same room which is awesome. Well maintained, clean and very comfort. What was nice to see is that they have been able to retain the staff it was great to see thier happy smiling faces again. Breakfast is great. There are plenty of resturants on the beach front which are good to eat and drink. We like Siam which is in the resort itself. Happy Hours 2 times a day. We have enjoyed our stay even better than the first time and yes we will be back next year 2016. Thank you to all staff you are fantastic keep up the great work you do to keep your customers happy. B&A Jenner; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Diamond Cliff Resort and Spa; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: We visited from 14 -24 October we had booked an Ocean View Suite. Check in smooth shown to room, it was in the Grand Wing the older part of the hotel. The room felt dark but also hard a damp musty smell. We stayed in this room one night then asked to be moved to another room which was quickly done by the reception staff. Our second room was one that had been refurbished and it was perfect, big clean and no smell, nice and bright and a great Ocean view. One pool was closed due to refurbishment of an other part of the hotel but this did not worry us. We are at the Japanese Restaurant on many occasions food was delicious. We had breakfast included the food was fresh and plenty of it. We did eat at the pool manly a light lunch which was ok the Mango smoothies are lovely. You can walk into the centre of Patong but just outside you can catch a taxi or tuk tuk for 200 baht don't pay anymore than that. Patong was quieter than usual which made walking around much easier and bargains galore. If you get the chance take a trip to Old Phuket Town and go to the Market it's busy and takes about an Hour by taxi and will cost you about 500 or 600 baht each way but ask the taxi driver to wait for you for your return trip if your happy with him. All in all a great stay at this hotel it's on a hill lots of stairs and steep slopes so it's not friendly for wheel chairs, young children, the elderly or people with bad knees or hips!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beyond Resort Khaolak; City: Khuk Khak Khao Lak Phang Nga Province; Review: We are currently staying at Beyond and on our last night here after 8 nights. We have been lucky to stay in the Elite Villas with Private Pool this year. On two previous occasions we have stayed in the Premier Villas which are spacious with everything one needs. On all visits here at Beyond we have enjoyed every minute, child free, adults only resort please do your research before you book, if your looking for a party hotel this is not it, if your looking for lots to do this is not it, but if your looking for relaxation, swimming, waliking along a great beach, sipping on cocktails meeting people and exploring beach restaurants then grab it by both hands and enjoy. There appears to have been a few negative reviews of late it would be best if you speak with Robert GM who is very approachable before you write a review, it only makes you the reviewer look silly when all other reviews are good reviews, and really currently it's low season lots of rain but it's what you make it on your holiday the hotel can't do anything about the weather. thank you Robert and Team for another great holiday and for making it very special keep up the great work, Anne & Brian 😘; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Stump Motel and Suites; City: Wodonga Victoria; Review: I stayed here with a friend from the UK and where travelling back inland from Sydney. Check in we were greeted with a friendly smile and helpful advice on where to eat and about where to go for breakfast. For the cost breakfast was great including a hot breakfast. We had a room with two queen beds which were very comfortable, very clean room and had everything you need in the big room. It was a warm day on arrival and we had a swim in one of the two pools before dinner at the pub next door, pizzas were great. This motel is highly recommended they have rooms for all types of traveler and the friendly helpful service was great thank you I will return again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quest Grand Hotel Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: We stayed here on Saturday 4th February the Location is good, check in and check out good. Room not too bad, bed comfortable and a good nights sleep was had. BUT! As we were a couple it was disappointing there was only one comfortable chair in the room, the shower is old but could do with a good bleach as it looks grotty. The curtains in the room need changing they are old and smell musty. My understanding is they are slowly doing a refurbishment unfortunately we didn't get one of those refurbished rooms even though we are Accor members. We had breakfast included in package the food was ordinary. I had the Grand Breakfast everything on my plate was cold including the tomato, beans, mushrooms and bacon it gives you a false sense as it's not a buffet so you think it will be freshly cooked but the food must be pre-cooked and left sitting in the kitchen so will not be having breakfast again. Being a McGalley Hotel I expect this hotel chain to be perfect it definitely isn't worth a 5 star rating and certainly isn't up to standard with Other McGallery Hotels we have stayed in, maybe once the refurbishment has been completed and the showers have a good clean we will try again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vinpearl Resort Spa Ha Long; City: Halong Bay Quang Ninh Province; Review: As you approach this Island with this hotel perched on it your first impression is WoW. Check in ok bit over the top but that's ok. We have been here for 3 nights so far. My husband booked a Birthday dinner for me months in advance to be told there was no booking but we could have dinner in the al a carte restaurant. The menu is not al a carte it's a joke. So we left there and the only other was the bigger cafe with a buffet which was included in our package. The food is what it says a buffet once you have had it you don't want it again, but that is all you have got every day. On the weekends this hotel turns into a glorified holiday camp families who are rude, and loud banging hotel doors at all times of the day and night, up at 5.30am waking anyone they can. Pool opens at 7am but they are in it at 6am or before in the middle if staff cleaning it. Staff here try their best but need some serious training. The barge that is dredging supposed to start at 8am but starts at 6.30am and the fumes that come from it are not pleasant especially as it's near the pool so sitting there relaxing is not relaxing at all. We have been on many Luxury Escapes packages but this one has been a HORRENDOUS EXPERIENCE to say the least. If I wanted to come to a glorified holiday camp to be surrounded by rude people, buffet style food I certainly would have not paid for this hotel. If you unfortunately have already booked this hotel my suggestion is cancel you are going to be truly dissatisfied and disappointed. It all looks lovely but trust me it ain't what it seems.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Pelican Residence and Suites Krabi; City: Nong Thale Krabi Town Krabi Province; Review: We stayed at this hotel for 7 nights. We booked two bedroom pool suites x 2. Check in went smoothly one room ready one room not. So we went to the room allocated to us. Looked ok small pool and spa did not work, water pressure not good.But then we went to the other room and it was bigger and the pool was bigger. Umm same price but smaller. Anyway I check on the internet and realise the room we are in is not what we had paid for. Went to reception and explained and was given an upgraded room for the rest of our stay which was two nights. Now breakfast is ordinary not enough variety and staff not interested except to clear tables. The same food is served everyday. Is it cooked fresh every day umm not sure. I opted for scrambled eggs and bacon. On the first day we ordered room service the food was great. So I went to Globe Restaurant for lunch while other family were on a tour. I ordered Pad Thai with Shrimp. Couldn’t eat it it was terrible. Over cooked, no chilli,peanut,bean sprout it actually looked like it was reheated and put on a plate. I did complain and I sent an email but to date no reply from hotel. Please see picture. Rooms were cleaned but sometimes not until 5pm just when you are coming home from a day out this is not good enough especially when your waiting to have showers etc. They run out of towels and we had to call three times to get some. This hotel has so much potential if management who have it now will put thousands of dollars to bring it back to tip top condition. If it continues to be let go it will go out of business. Would we stay at The Pelican again probably not, would be come back to Krabi absolutely.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort; City: Patong Kathu Phuket; Review: We stayed in 2x Pool Suites and 1 deluxe Pool Access. 7 days. Check in and out was smooth, the rooms are great cleaned everyday. The pools were cleaned everyday too. Great breakfast cooked fresh everyday which is a nice touch. Lucky and Tak and the young ladies in the Restaurant are always happy and smiling and make your stay everything you want it to be. Free taxi 3 times a day or if you don’t like the times it’s only 200 baht any other time into Patong. The hotel is near a road but the traffic did not bother us at all, we slept well. If you don’t want to go back into Patong after a long day try the RICE Restaurant we tried the Western and Thai menu the food is fresh and cooked well and service is lovely. We highly recommend this Boutique Hotel well done to the young staff you do a fantastic job. Thank you all. The Jenner’s; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel; City: Bangkok; Review: Great location, great deal, very helpful staff, class facility. The location is easy and close to all types of shopping including all big department stores and night market. we will have no hesitation in staying again. Great location for a stop over in Bangkok.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cape Panwa Hotel; City: Cape Panwa Phuket; Review: We stayed in a Cape Suite from 5 to 12 October. Our room was beautifully kept by the cleaning staff with clean sheets and pillow cases, clean towels etc every day you ladies and gentlemen do a fabulous job. Check in was smooth as was check out. We had a Luxury Escape Package all vouchers, massages etc were honoured in all restaurants and bars. Happy hour was fabulous in Otters Bar. All staff exceptional. Breakfast was fantastic with lots of options for everyone to enjoy. Thank you to Jennifer who always looked after us at breakfast she is truly an asset to the hotel. Beach was great as was the little tram to get to it, the two pools were kept exceptionally clean. Towels were available. The meals at Top of the Reef, The Andaman Restaurant, Panwa House were of 5 Star quality could not fault anything deliciousness on a plate. We had the most amazing time we will definitely be returning keep up the great work you give your guests. Kind Regards Brian & Anne Jenner Room J305; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Shure E3 Sound Isolating Earphone Stereo Headphone; Brand: Shure; Review: Excellent, crisp-clear sound (despite lacking sufficient bass). It brings out the nuances you'd normally miss, and silences the crowd around you. Well worth the price! After two years, I've noticed a slight balance shift in volume from the L channel to the R channel. I have sent the earphones to Shure along with a copy of my original purchase receipt (under the standard 2 year warranty), and less than 10 days later they've mailed me a brand new pair! I couldn't ask for more. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toblino 2 iPad 2 Case in White Leather (Folio Convertable Case Multi-angle Stand for Apple iPad2) by CE Supply; Brand: CE Supply; Review: A bit heavier than I thought, and you have to unhook it from two left hinges if you want to stand it, but other than that, it feels great. For reading, browsing, the texture is much more pleasant than the cold aluminum of the iPad itself. Definitely protects the iPad from falls and screen impact.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nikon D4 16.2 MP CMOS FX Digital SLR with Full 1080p HD Video (Body Only) (OLD MODEL); Brand: Nikon; Review: The build, ergonomics and performance are unparalleled. I can't imagine holding another camera after I've used the D4. Fast as lightning, ISO performance holds its own while other cameras get lost in noise. Can't think of a single drawback.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KAVAJ Leather iPad Air Case Cover Berlin for Apple iPad Air Black Genuine Cowhide Leather with Built-in Stand Auto Wake/Sleep; Brand: KAVAJ; Review: It fits my iPad Air snug, and maintains its slim profile. The top has a hard backing, protecting the display. The stitching and leather are of very good quality. You can tell this item wasn't made by the lowest bidder!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras; Brand: Nikon; Review: As a newborn/child portrait photographer, the original 24-70mm was my workhorse. I would use it on a daily basis, shooting wide-open at f/2.8, and it would yield sharp images time and time again. Upon upgrading to this long-awaited VR version, I must say however, that I was left disappointed. Wide open, this lens simply cannot match the original in terms of sharpness. The images are considerably softer and fuzzier. I have tried AF Fine tune on my D4 and D810 bodies, as well as disabling the VR function, all to no avail. I shoot with flash, so camera shake is not an issue. I have been a faithful Nikon shooter for over two decades, and this is the first time I am truly disappointed with their product.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pioneer BDR-XD05W Slim BDRW/DVDRW 6x USB3.0 White; Brand: Pioneer Electronics USA; Review: I had purchased this Blu-Ray player largely for its USB 3.0 speed. Unfortunately, upon trying to mount a few Blu-Ray discs on my iMac running OSX El Capitan, this Pioneer unit causes an instant kernel crash, forcing a reboot, and displaying an error log. Pioneer offers no updated Mac drivers. Frankly, I'm surprised this unit is being sold and advertised as Mac compatible.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Apple MacBook Pro 15" Core i7 2.8GHz Retina (MGXG2LL/A), 16GB RAM, 512GB Solid State Drive (Refurbished); Brand: Apple; Review: I can't tell you how many times I've walked into a meeting only to realize this wonderful creation out of Cupertino is lacking an Ethernet port. Let those "geniuses" at Apple tell you what connectivity a professional laptop ought to have, instead of listening to their target audience. Just make sure you pack the wide array of adapters and accessories needed to actually use this laptop in any professional environment. For this price the lack of one of the most widely used ports is inexcusable.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Blackvue DR650GW-1CH 16GB Dashcam, Matte Black; Brand: Blackvue; Review: Does not work. Simple as that. This new line of dashcams no longer has an LCD, and instead requires the use of an iPhone to perform even simple tasks like changing time, etc. Your phone needs to connect to the dashcam's Wi-Fi (it creates its own network). Unfortunately, the Wi-Fi password provided in the user manual "blackvue" did not work. As such, I was unable to change anything. Upon e-mailing their tech support, I was given a long and complex list of instructions on how to upgrade the firmware. Well, it just so happened that blackvue.com website was offline all weekend (not surprised). In the end I simply gave-up. For a $240 dash cam without a screen, this is certainly one of the more premium dash cams. Having to spend hours simply setting it up is not my idea of how to spend my Sunday. I expected a product ready to go. PS: The power connector for this dash cam has a proprietary DC connector. Unlike - you know - every other dash cam on the market that uses Micro USB. Being that I already had a previous dashcam installed (the unit died, so this was supposed to be an upgrade), I would be forced to run their proprietary cable along the trim of my car all over again. To make matters worse, their connector isn't even USB-type. It's a plain-old cigarette 12V plug. Really disappointed at what's clearly a poorly designed product marketed at a premium price. I'm sad to say that the unit is going back to Amazon for a full refund.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series I) Wireless Headphones, Noise Cancelling - Silver; Brand: Bose; Review: Hands-down, the ONLY pair of headphones you'll ever need. The battery life was beyond my expectations. The sound, the bass, the sound-isolating properties are all top-notch. To all those Apple-haters who are furious about the lack of a headphone jack on the latest iPhones, this is the answer. Who needs cords anyway? Wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, wireless speakers - all of these things have been around for years. All but the one thing we use on a daily basis - headphones. Kudos to Bose for making an outstanding product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TFY Universal Car Headrest Mount Holder, Fits ALL 7 Inch to 11 Inch Tablets - Apple iPad, iPad 4; Brand: TFY; Review: Absolute rubbish. Will not work on smaller, center headrests. We own an Acura MDX, and I was hoping this would hold a fairly small tablet (Samsung Tab E) on the center headrest of our 2nd row, as my kids sit in the 3rd row. What you get is basically a piece of velcro and two small brackets. Absolutely won't work unless you have giant headrests. Also, this will ONLY fit tablets that are as high as your headrest, as the velcro has literally no flexibility on thickness.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SanDisk High Endurance Video Monitoring Card with Adapter 64GB (SDSDQQ-064G-G46A); Brand: SanDisk; Review: My dash cam cannot format this card. When I use my computer to format it, it seems to work, but my dash cam isn't able to write any data to it. I bought this largely because of the 5-star reviews. I wish I could write the same.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Nucleus Anywhere Intercom with Amazon Alexa (N1001R31B); Brand: Nucleus; Review: Really loving it! We have eight of these throughout our home, all hardwired in each room via Ethernet. The device is perfect for what it was designed to do. Act as a video intercom, with the added functionality of being able to call your phone (and conversely, allow you to call the intercom from your home). We have the screensaver set to 30-seconds, which renders the screen dark, and thus it doesn't draw attention in the room. For the price, it's a must-have in any large home with kids, it's a must. Some have stated that Amazon's Echo Show will render this product obsolete. I couldn't disagree more. We've tried Echo Show, and it's a device designed for an entirely different purpose (and price point). Wishing Nucleus and the team lots of luck. We've received a few "Network Error" messages, but I have a feeling they're hard at work to refine the software.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics 4-Port USB 2.0 Ultra-Mini Hub; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Like others here, my experience with this hub has been largely positive - initially. I'm using it on my iMac 5K Retina. It works flawlessly for a few months, and then just randomly no longer does. I don't know if the power supply goes bad or what. It just stops working (no attached devices are recognized, etc.). I tried using another USB port on my computer, recycling the power, etc. Nothing helps. The device literally dies after a few months.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: MOON LENCE Outdoor Ultralight Portable Folding Chairs with Carry Bag Heavy Duty 242lbs Capacity Camping Folding Chairs Beach Chairs …; Brand: MOON LENCE; Review: for the price, it's definitely been well worth it. had it for a few months now and use it off and on as an extra chair in the living room w/ guests. supports a lot of weight that my friends have put on it. definitely waiting to see how long this lasts.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CamelBak Unisex Eddy Hands-Free Adapter; Brand: CamelBak; Review: cheaper than buying just the mouthpiece as my replacement. now i get a hose and the valve; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wagner 0530010 Smart Side Kick Power Roller, Fits Wagner Paint Containers 1-5 Gallons; Brand: Wagner Spraytech; Review: so far so good. i know others have experienced leaks and issues, but once i figured out the amount of paint i need to extrude each time, it made painting a mission to finish as much as i can. cycling the paint out and then just running the cycle with soapy water made cleanup a breeze. hopefully with proper care it will last to paint the rest of my house; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Destinie New Super Stroke Slim Lite 3.0 USA Ryder Cup Putter Grip Superstroke Red Blue; Brand: Destinie; Review: the grip is perfect for my cut-down putter replacement grip. used it at my federal tournament this last weekend and obviously the stars and stripes got a big nod.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Whispbar Roof Rack Fitting Kit; Brand: Whispbar; Review: perfect to adapt my preexisting whispbars from my touareg to put on my jeep grand cherokee; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Meet the Parents (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secrets & Lies (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Evers' Boys (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Outkast: The Videos (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 7 Seconds (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hide and Seek (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Big Phat Hip Hop Family (2005); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: White Elephant; City: Nantucket Massachusetts; Review: Love this place for a quick couples get away -- particularly in the shoulder seasons (September/June) as it is in town and is far less expensive than in season. The Nantucket Harbor Resorts do the 'Hot Dates/Cool Rates' which make a get away a bargain when you sign up for the deal. Rue La La has also had flash sales.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cliffside Beach Club; City: Nantucket Massachusetts; Review: We visit each year for our anniversary -- its a perfect distance from town -- giving both privacy AND decent proximity. Love the beach access and access to the Galley. Rooms are comfortable, beautiful and on the beach. Fantastic gym and pool on site.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton New York Westchester; City: White Plains New York; Review: Looking for a quick getaway in suburban NY? Don't want to leave property? Great Spa! Restaurant, etc. Book it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wequassett Resort and Golf Club; City: Harwich Cape Cod Massachusetts; Review: Loved this resort -- just left after a 50th birthday celebration for my husband (and family.) Rooms were clean, beautiful, had every amenity and were updated. The pool area/cabanas were fantastic and boasted beautiful views. Had dinner at 28 Atlantic for the big celebration and it was in a word, fantastic. The staff was very attentive, but was definitely at its capacity for the past 6 days -- the resort was full and therefore things probably took a bit longer, etc. than expected. (E.g., cabana service, room service, moving rooms, etc.) The staff was more than apologetic and truly seemed to do the best it could given the circumstances. Everyone was extremely friendly and gracious. We booked a cabana for the fourth and while the display/band was great -- the food and service was mediocre and not worth what we spent per head. There was also some confusion with our reservation, but the staff went out of their way to make things right and comped some wine/birthday dessert. All in all -- I would recommend this resort -- for a splurge and probably for a couple -- not a family (they do have kids programs, etc., but it is really very expensive for a family vacation.) -- If money is not an issue -- book away........ it truly is a special place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Buffalo Marriott Niagara; City: Amherst New York; Review: Was here recently for a swim meet and the facility, despite having apparently having a recent facelift was tired. Staff was nice but spotty in terms of their knowledge of the hotel and its ammenities. The food was mediocre to sub-par -- we even had a dirty coffee carafe given to us when we asked for hot water. The bartender was actually very helpful and pleasant. They have a rental car business on site which was nice, but some at the front desk didn't know they were affililated? Pool is nice w/indoor-outdoor access. Gym was also nice and clean with lots of equipment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort; City: Santa Barbara California; Review: This was a hotel recommended by a few folks I know who lived here. I think it has taken a down turn in recent years. The grounds/location and main common areas in the hotel/lobby were beautiful...however.........as I've read of late, the rooms and the hallways were sub par which was unfortunate. The hallways/room was not clean. Someone had returned a half drunk bottle of seltzer to the minibar (which hadn't been checked and I don't think was fully stocked either.) There weren't enough towels and about 4 sheets of TP in the bathroom -- the door looked like it belonged in a frat house. It smelled quite dank/musty in the room and hallways. The shrubbery between the rooms was not well kept and half dead. The pool area was also disappointing. We ended up moving (and I have to say the resort comped the parking fee/drinks from the night before as I was honest with them.) I really wanted this place to work for us as we were here for a particular reason and wanted to be close to downtown. We moved up into the Mesa and are only paying about $100 more for an exceptional experience. I agree with past comments about being nickeled and dimed -- was very expensive for what it was. On a positive note, the valet staff and the bistro staff were very nice and welcoming. I hope management reads this and fixes the issues.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Buffalo Marriott Niagara; City: Amherst New York; Review: Spent a weekend here while traveling for a swim meet for my son. Like being in Amherst vs. Buffalo.......great location for getting into down or to U Buffalo...... BUT -- thin walls -- as in could hear toddler screaming in middle of night thin and could hear toilets flushing -- on concierge level no less. It really was not very clean in general. Very tired property. On the plus side, bartenders/concierge gave us good recommendations for restaurants in area and a ride to and from...... 'Added value' for platinum members was only breakfast certificate......; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Statler Hotel at Cornell University; City: Ithaca Finger Lakes New York; Review: Perfect location to get a sense of the campus. Run by the students, so don't expect perfection in terms of service, but it was very good. Rooms were comfortable and well-appointed. Gym was very small. Only issue we had was with the air conditioning and keeping temperature comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Long Island Marriott; City: Uniondale Long Island New York; Review: Average Marriott, expect to see a huge cross section of people depending on what is going on at local venues (sporting, entertainment, etc.) It is clean, and has standard Marriott amenities, so I would recommend based on that. Not a place for peace and quiet. Close to a large mall and Jones Beach.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain; City: Montreal Quebec; Review: We escaped a local hotel to a reliable Marriott. The accommodations were clean and comfortable -- classic Marriott linens, comfortable climate. Concierge floor was small and definitely crowded, a bit more tired than the average. The restaurant was decent, the staff was very attentive and helpful. Gym facilities are average. Spa is a bit disjointed, with massage services near entrance to spa/pool -- so hard to get Zen there. Front desk attentive and helpful. Overall, great location, a bit tired, but I'd stay here again as it is reliable and clean and central to great shopping, the subway and restaurants in Montreal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cambridge Beaches; City: Sandys Parish Bermuda; Review: Went back for our 20th anniversary for an extended weekend. Splurged on suite with an infinity pool and beautiful view. Worth every penny. Rooms had been renovated since the last time were were in, beautifully done with surround sound (music) throughout the cottage. Infinity pool was fantastic and well kept. My husband is a huge fan of breakfast brought in. Ate both on the beach and in the restaurant, both were great. Service was very good. A place where you can be completely alone and relax, though it may be crowded. Can't wait to go back. Recently renovated main pool and lounge area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort Spa; City: Fort Lauderdale Broward County Florida; Review: We have been visiting this resort yearly for many years. It is a bit tired/dated room wise, but perfect for a reasonable family getaway. Plenty to do for the kids on the beach and near the pool Accessible by foot to Ft. Lauderdale beach. Two decent restaurants on premises. 3030 is wonderful, but pricey. The beach restaurant is fantastic if you sit outside. They used to have more couches on patios, but it still works. Gets very crowded during holiday periods. Expect wide array of clients -- they sell beach/gym memberships, so those folks tend to be 'upscale' -- but on the other end of the spectrum, you can get large groups of cruise goers that will stay for a night pre or post. If you need shade be sure to stake your chairs or reserve a bungalow early. The staff is wonderful and attentive. Starbucks has crazy lines in the AM due to holiday periods. You can expect to see anything and everything from a quincieniera party, to a wedding, to a movie shoot. Turtle watching in summer months is great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Was here for a few days post Disney and it was the perfect way to prepare for re-entry. The lazy river was a lot of fun for the kids. The room was clean and comfortable. Food in restaurants was good. Service was decent. Definitely stay on upper floors.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O Henry Hotel; City: Greensboro North Carolina; Review: Ended up at O'Henry as we had booked a hotel at aquatic center that was too far from venue. Staff couldn't have been more helpful, we were offered a decent rate, there was not only fridge but microwave in room. Room/bathroom were well appointed and comfortable. We had hoped southern breakfast (complimentary) would have been better it was frankly just average hotel fare. Location was fantastic, close to venue we needed and for shopping, groceries. Staff is exceptional. Much more of couple/business place. (and adjacent to executive park); Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Shoemaker's Wife: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Adriana Trigiani Page; Review: Loved the plot, written very well. Didn't care for the way it ended, but overall a very good read. Would like to see more from this author; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forgotten - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Anthony Izzo Page; Review: The plot was a little far-fetched (not anymore so than Stephen King I suppose) but it was okay. If you're not into blood and gore, don't bother.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Wind Through the Keyhole: The Dark Tower IV-1/2; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: I was looking forward to hearing from my old friends Roland, Eddie, Susannah, and Jake. The book was mostly about the younger version of Roland, and probably less than 10 pages of the other three. Personally, I would have preferred this to be a stand alone book, not a part of the Dark Tower series. Having said that, I really did love it and had a hard time putting it down. Stephen King, as always, is the absolute champion of novels.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Everflame; Author: Visit Amazon's Dylan Lee Peters Page; Review: I was so excited when I found out this is #1 of a 4 part series. I'm off to get the other 3!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doctor Sleep: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen King Page; Review: A perfect sequel for The Shining. I didn't read it, I inhaled it. I will read this one again many more times.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gray Mountain: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: I have loved every John Grisham I have ever read ... except this one. No suspense, no action, it was rather dull. At first I was excited he'd finally came out with a female lead character, but that excitement fizzled out rather quickly. I hope this isn't the beginning of a new trend for Grisham!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: April Snow; Author: Lillian Budd; Review: Super fast delivery, item exactly as described. Happy customer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abandon; Author: Visit Amazon's Blake Crouch Page; Review: I loved this book, suspenseful and interesting. Hard to put down!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Martian; Author: Visit Amazon's Andy Weir Page; Review: Fascinating, I loved all the science!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dean and Me: A Love Story; Author: Visit Amazon's Jerry Lewis Page; Review: This book took me back in time to a different era. It was wonderfully written, poignant and funny. I'm quite sure I will read it again sometime!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: White Lies; Author: Visit Amazon's Jeremy Bates Page; Review: I had a hard time putting it down. The suspense was good, although the writing was a little weak sometimes. Overall I enjoyed it a lot though, in spite of the main character doing some ditzy things :); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dean and Me: A Love Story; Author: Jerry Lewis; Review: This book took me back in time to a different era. It was wonderfully written, poignant and funny. I'm quite sure I will read it again sometime!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Ozium Air Sanitizer - Original - 3.5 oz; Brand: Auto Expressions (AE); Review: I thought this was a really good product. i hotbox my car, and this will literally get rid of the smell. i thought it would've been a smart idea to roll all my windows up and start spraying it with me in the car... big mistake. it burns your eyes worse then that teenager axe stuff, and you can't breath if you accidentaly inhale it. awesome product, gets rid of every smell, including the nasty-ass restroom when someone has the runs, and also gets rid of the dank smell. im guessing it could even get rid of the smell of a body decomposing.. although i haven't used it for that yet.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: KeylessOption Keyless Entry Remote Control Car Key Fob Replacement for HLO1J0959753F; Brand: KeylessOption; Review: My 2000 VW Beetle is in the item description for this remote, and i followed the steps to program the key fob myself. After a couple hours, i gave up and decided to take it to the locksmith. He said the key was defective to my surprise, as this key feels really sturdy like the original.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mirror Switch Knob Jetta Mk4 Golf Mk4 Passat B5 (Left-Hand-Switch); Brand: InnoMotor Tech; Review: Doesn't work, very cheap inexpensive plastic, doesn't even light up like the rest of the interior. I should've listened to the other reviews.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Vgate Bluetooth Scan Tool OBD2 OBDII Scanner for Torque APP Android; Brand: Vgate; Review: Works like it's supposed to. Can clear codes off my 2000 VW New Beetle and can clear codes on my 2005 Toyota Corolla; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: K&N PS-7010 Pro Series Oil Filter; Brand: K&N; Review: fits 06 volvo 2.5l w/ 6 speed; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel La Casa; City: Torrox Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: I booked Hotel la Casa after spotting it on trip advisor and the fantastic reviews it had received and it certainly lived up to my expectations. Myself, husband and two daughters aged 20 and 18 were looking for a quiet relaxing week and that is exactly what we got. We booked the suite which was on the top floor and wow the views were amazing .... breathtaking! Karen, Neil and Sarah were always on hand to accommodate us in whatever way they could. The Hotel was beautifully decorated and we were made to feel at home as soon as we arrived. We had three lovely dining experiences in the restaurant and the food was really tasty and beautifully presented. The homemade toffee pudding was to die for. On the Friday night we went to their curry night with disco which was a great night, the curries and trimmings were so so tasty. My husband and I loved the village and will definitely return but my daughters found it too quiet for them even for a relaxing holiday! TG for wifi. It would have been nice to stay around the village during the day but we struggled to find anything to do to keep us all amused! We spent the week on the beach in Torrox Costa which was a 10 minute drive away which was exactly what the doctor ordered!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sandhouse Hotel; City: Rossnowlagh County Donegal; Review: I stayed last Saturday night in the Sandhouse Hotel with my 21 year old daughter and had a lovely relaxing time. We got a room that overlooked the beach which was an added treat. Weather was great so got a few brisk walks on the beach. The room was very spacious clean and comfortable. We ate in the hotel for the two days and food was absolutely superb. We requested a late check out and this was not a problem I had Sunday lunch which was a four course meal costing €25.00 what great food and great value too. The staff were most pleasant and they accommodated us with every request made. I would absolutely wholeheartedly recommend this hotel and plan to return very soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quentin Design hotel; City: Berlin; Review: My husband I travelled to the Quentin Hotel for a 2 night stay. We were somewhat apprehensive after reading some of the reviews but we were pleasantly surprised with our visit. We found it very difficult to find the hotel and not being familiar with the rail system added to this. We eventually got off at Potstamer Platz and got a taxi, which cost about €10.00. The decor in the hotel and room were very tasteful and once we realised we had to turn on the heating we had a lovely toasty room the following morning. We did have breakfast on our second morning in the hotel but it was disappointing and thought €10.00 a head was expensive for what we got!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Grand Hotel Spa Edinburgh; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: Booked into the Sheraton for two nights on the 10th and 11th May last and were most impressed. The staff from reception through to the housekeeping were most attentive to our needs. On arrival our room was not ready for us and reception offered to call my mobile when it was ready, but despite them trying they did not manage to contact me and when I went back a couple of hours later, they offered us a free drink, which I felt was a very nice start to our stay. Our room was upgraded free of charge and the room allocated to us was beautiful. We then had lunch in the bar and a glass of wine which was well priced considering the luxurious surroundings and again very attentive staff. That night I discovered that the duvets were duck down and was allergic to the feathers. The following morning when I mentioned it to reception they came and de-feathered our room. We did have breakfast in the dining room one of the mornings and this was our least favourite meal. We spent the morning in the hotel spa which was absolute gorgeous. We then had coffee and lunch in the spa in our robes, lunch was absolutely out of this world, and the waitress who served us was so lovely and pleasant. We ate out that evening as the menu was somewhat restricted for us. it was a super experience and look forward to going back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Grand Hotel Spa Edinburgh; City: Edinburgh Scotland; Review: After previously staying in this hotel we decided to book into the restaurant for our daughters recent graduation as a treat. We were a party of 10. We had dinner booked in the restaurant for 7.30pm. We arrived at 4.30pm into the lounge and were greeted by a very friendly member of staff who couldn't do enough to look after us. We went into the dining room at 7.30p. The dining room was surprisingly quiet and staff were attentive. We were given a set menu only as we were a party of 10, but when we queried this they gave us the al la carte menu which gave us more choice. Food was very good. Only down side was that we had to order sides separately and it was hard to judge how many sides were needed. The staff were very attentive. I had arranged a cake with reception prior to the graduation. It was absolutely delicious. One thing we all felt a little background music would have been nice and the restaurant could have been warmer. All in all we had another lovely experience in the Sheraton Hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: HTC Double Dip Case for HTC M7 - Retail Packaging - Grey/Red; Brand: HTC; Review: good; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Samsung 2800 mAh Genuine OEM Replacement Battery with Overtime Battery Charger for Galaxy S5 - Non-Retail Packaging - Black/Silver; Brand: Samsung; Review: good. useful; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: TOOGOO(R) Travel External Dock Battery Charger For Samsung Galaxy Nexus / Galaxy Nexus / Samsung i515 (Verizon); Brand: TOOGOO(R); Review: good; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Maxboost HTC One Case (M7) Shell Holster Combo; Brand: Maxboost; Review: good; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Native Union CLIC 360 Case for iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus; Brand: Native Union; Review: not bad; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: The Lair: Season 1; Brand: Peter Stickles; Review: I am being generous with the three stars because the series does get better. The first season is bad, as bad is it can get production wise. But there are redeeming qualities and you need to put up with this poor start to enjoy the rest of the series, which does get better but never more the four stars. Something to watch on a stormy night when going out is out of the question and you have already done it twice.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Roswell - The Complete Third Season The Final Chapter; Brand: Shiri Appleby; Review: Loved the series. One of my favorites television shows. One that I will watch again and again and again. word.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kyle XY: Season 1; Brand: Matt Dallas; Review: One of my favorites television shows. One that I will watch again and again and again and again and again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kyle XY: The Complete Third and Final Season; Brand: Matt Dallas; Review: One of my favorites television shows. One that I will watch again and again and again and again and again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Children of Dune [ NON-USA FORMAT, Blu-Ray, Reg.B Import - Germany ]; Brand: Alec Newman; Review: Making movies from books is risky. The viewer must be able to treat each separately. I loved everything about this series. It was true to the book which I have read several times and the production was fantastic. This is the second time I have watched the series and won't be the last. It surpasses the Dune movie (which I loathed) by far. So glad it is part of my DVD collection.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fades Series 1 Region Free; Brand: ; Review: Started a bit slow and as an American took a little getting use to the English but in the end I loved it. BTW I am not a kid at "72".; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Spider-Man; Brand: Activision; Review: Neversoft has really outdone themselves this time! This game is just cool. That's the best way I can describe it. It is a 3D third-person game, but it has little in common with most 3D "shoot-em-up" games that rely on blood and guts and big guns for entertainment. Spiderman, in all his good-natured glory, is a more wholesome hero who still finds time to kick some major villianry. Speaking of the villians, you'll get your handful. I've only had this game for a couple of days, but Venom, Rhino and Lizard have all tried for a piece of Spidey, and there are implications of showdowns with Doc Oc and Carnage to come. Using a variety of attacks (my personal favorite is slinging a web at the enemy and using it like a rope to hurl him into a wall), you'll find that Spiderman is outnumbered, but not outmatched. Actually, the "in-between" parts when Spidey's not duking it out with the bad guys are EVEN BETTER. In an early section of the game, Spiderman must use his finesse and web-slinging mojo to trounce from skyscraper to skyscraper as he evades NYPD and helicopters. Usually, you'd want to take your time as you sling your way through the city at unnerving heights, but if you stop too long in one place, you'll most certainly get gunned down. Using instincts and quick decision-making, I was literally breathless when I finally made it to temporary safety. I also found the replay factor to be high. I initially played this on a friend's playstation for three hours. When it was time to go, rather than save the game on his memory card, I opted to start over from the beginning because seeing it all over again was so darn fun! I think anyone considering this game will find it to have an interesting plot, a fast pace, and lots of eye candy. My friend mentioned at one point in the game that watching me play the game was kind of like watching a movie. Even the training mode and hall of comics are worthy supplements to the game. It is definitely worth a look.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WWF Smackdown!; Brand: THQ; Review: Not the greatest game, but the novelty factor is so high, you have to give it a fair shake. OK, so being "THE ROCK" or "STONE COLD" is fun for a bit, and it's great pounding the will to live out of the other wrestling greats, but believe me, it will start to bore you after awhile. What will make the replay value of this game skyrocket is the ability to make your own wrestler. This game has one of the better "create-a-guy-of-your-own" features on any playstation game. My wrestler, Big Nasty, is 7 feet tall, 500 lbs, wears a samauri mask and a hawaiian shirt. What's not to like about that?!? The point is, wrestling should be something that is kept tounge-in-cheek. If you take the TV shows (or this game) too seriously, you're going to tire of the whole thing way too quickly. But if you take it for what it is - a soap opera for guys - you can have a blast and a good laugh, too. By the way, Big Nasty is No. 1 in my league. The bonus reason to own this game is getting a few friends to come over. Those of you who enjoy MarioKart or James Bond on the N64 know what intense fun it is to move away from predictable computer opponents and match your wits against your pals. At the very least, pick this up for a long weekend rent. Novelty will keep you coming back now and then. (3.75 stars); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Army Men World War; Brand: 3DO; Review: #1 - VISIBILITY. I had to screw with the brightness on my television just so I could see the opening screen right. Everything is in a million shades of green, and you'll be constantly running into obstacles, trying to turn yourself around while an enemy slowly chips away at your health. #2 - DIFFICULTY. On the easist setting, I still can only get three levels into the game. It's not that I'm a lousy gamer, it's just that certain spots where there may be a concentration of plastic helicoptors, infantry, etc., are next to impossible to get around. I let a friend who is an excellent gamer borrow it for a week, and he couldn't get any farther than I did. #3 - TWO-PLAYER MODE. Two-player modes are supposed to be fun. This one, well... isn't. The levels are too big, and you'll spend ten minutes hunting down your friend's flag, and once one of you gets the other's flag, it's too easy to cross back over into your territory without getting caught. Please, I beg of you, don't make this an impulse buy like I did! Rent first, and even then you'll probably feel like you've wasted your money. (1.5 stars); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sony PlayStation Video Game Console; Brand: by
Tripan; Review: ...and here's THREE REASONS WHY: ONE: Massive game selection. There are hundreds of titles to choose from. Certainly you'll find a few that you will enjoy playing. There are some real gems out there, and you won't have to look hard to find them. TWO: Low, low prices. Because there are so many games, you'll have no trouble finding games that are in the ...range, thanks especially to the "Greatest Hits" series. THREE: Long-term staying power. Sony has sold more playstation units than anything they've ever made. And the CD format is always a superior way of storing information. And ask someone with a Super Nintendo if they can play those games on their N64... sorry, they can't. But if you ever decide to get a PS2, your games are still good. Gaming has come a long way since this system came out. My only regret is that I didn't get mine earlier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Final Fantasy Tactics; Brand: by
SquareSoft; Review: This game is fantastic to say the least. I would describe it as chess, but much, much better. Your "pieces" have many more moves and options, and the story runs deep with many interesting plot twists and turns, and a bittersweet ending. The name "tactics" definitely fits. I had two friends who also played and beat this game multiple times (it is worth a second go-around, no matter how long it takes) and no two players went about the same strategy. But with 18 character classes (each character can have a primary and secondary class), you have the variety to tailor the game to your unique strategy. Power's your thing? Go with Knights, Monks and Ninjas. Distance/finesse gamer? Go with Archers, Summoners and Wizards. Feeling eclectic? Dancers, Bards and Mimes, then. Each character class has a unique set of abilities that you learn on a "job class" system that rewards you for acting in battle. The one BIG warning I have is that the learning curve is rather steep. This is a game that rewards patience and strategy. Go play Duke Nukem if you wanna blow up stuff. But if you want to play what many say is the greatest strategy epic of them all, it's right here. And amazon doesn't sell it here (far as I've seen), but Tactics has been released under the very economic "Greatest Hits" series, so go to the store and pick up a very inexpensive, very engrossing game. Two thumbs way up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Katamari Damacy - PlayStation 2; Brand: by
Bandai; Review: Playful, inventive, joyously addictive... I'm not sure which adjectives can describe this game properly. It's like Monty Python and "Magical Mystery Tour"-era Beatles moved to Japan, got pregnant and did a lot of drugs. This is their love child. As earlier previews noted, the object is to roll a "katamari" through the environment until it gets large enough for the approval of "The King Of All Cosmos" in the alloted time limit. His demands are low at first (10 cm) but with each level, the ball must get bigger. Also, what you can pick up depends on how big your katamari is. At first, just pushpins and stamps are added, but the objects available get bigger in a hurry. If you bump a larger object too hard, pieces of your katamari are dislodged. If the object is almost big enough to stick but not quite, it will wobble when you touch it. Controls are easy. You use both analog sticks (like tank tracks) to steer the katamari. I have passed four levels and one bonus level now without using the "Jump" or "Look" features (L1 and R1 buttons). You'll also love the soundtrack, and the complete absurdity of the plot is a scream. This will be a cult classic very soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age; Brand: by
Electronic Arts; Review: There are three levels of LOTR fans: (1) casual fans who have only seen the movies, (2) intermediate fans who read the books and saw the movies and (3) fanatics. I think this game works well for the intermediate fan who has a good working knowledge of Middle Earth and can appreciate a lot of the references without going berserker over some of the revisionist history the game offers. Yeah, apparently Gandalf had some help on the bridge at Khazad-Dun. Gameplay is fairly easy to learn, although the learning curve will be much shorter if you have played Final Fantasy X or a similar RPG. There is a pretty logical flow, and my advice is to skip over the 109 or so movie clips that you begin to accumulate. They ruin the pace. I found the game challenging but not impossible to conquer without a little strategy. Skills you learn over time will help out in later battles (I found Stone Mountain, a dwarf skill, to be especially helpful). A reviewer complained that you can only have three characters in play, but that's not entirely true. A quick tap of the L1 button and you can switch out characters. Not having stores was sort of annoying, but a small oversight when saving the game at numerous save points restores full health to your entire party. You also collect a bounty of items over time that assist in your health and well-being. Another positive I wanted to mention was the "Wow!" factor is fairly high. Fighting the Balrog? Pretty darn cool. Bumping into Aragorn at Rohan? Ditto. All in all, a worthy pick-up. If you still have your doubts, rent it first.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Summoner 2; Brand: THQ; Review: Would be a pretty fine game, if not for the fact that in the last year I beat Lord Of The Rings: The Third Age and Champions Of Norrath. S2 is okay, but I would start elsewhere for your RPG needs. The set-up is your basic hack-and-slash game. Run around, pound pound pound on enemies and find items that help advance your quests. Gameplay allows you to equip characters without too much hassle and switch among characters (a necessity!) with ease. My big hangup with gameplay were the summons. Due to the way spell points are set up, you can only summon once in a great while. But the creatures you summon aren't noticably better than just using the main characters, and they take FOREVER to conjure. Several times, I saw enemies ahead and cast my summon, only to have them dispatched by my other characters by the time the summon worked. For a game called "Summoner", this is unforgiveable. Graphics are average, but so what? Gameplay should be the reason you choose games, not pretty pictures (with a few exceptions). If you are a fan of the hack-and-slash and haven't tried this game, I'd have to recommend either Balder's Gate title or Champions of Norrath first.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Video_Games |
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Title: Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear Headphone - Black; Brand: Sennheiser; Review: Use these daily to talk on the phone and listen to music. They are as important as my phone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MOSISO Plastic Hard Shell Case Cover Only Compatible [Previous Generation] MacBook Pro (No USB-C) Retina 15 Inch (Model: A1398); Brand: MOSISO; Review: Fits loosely, but works.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Apple Certified Lightning to USB Cable - 3 Feet (0.9 Meters) - White; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Broke really soon after I got this.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: kwmobile Anti-Dust Protection Plugs Set - Silicone Rubber Dust Plug Stopper for Apple MacBook Pro 13" 15" Retina/Air; Brand: kwmobile; Review: These are a good idea. Though you lose them when you take them off.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SoundPal Free Spirit 12 Watt Rugged Bluetooth Water-resistant Shockproof Wireless Speaker with 1800mAh Battery, Compatible with all Bluetooth Devices; Brand: SoundPal; Review: Bought this on a whim. This is the coolest little wireless sound box!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5d j lol swarovski foot gag 2018 garland record; Brand: ATool; Review: This was such a good choice! No cords and it can go anywhere! It has a design where I can slip in on the top of large mirrors or hand it lots of places that I would love to have some extra light.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
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Title: LEGO Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter 9493; Brand: LEGO; Review: Lego has come out with numerous version of the X-Wing Star fighter including:#7140 introduced in 1999#7142 introduced in 2002#4502 introduced in 2003#6212 introduced in 2006Other X-Wing versions are out there, but the above are the ones that inspired this re-make I amcurrently reviewing. The other X-Wing version include the minis and ultimate series collection.First off, out of the box you'll notice the color scheme is much closer to that of what a real X-Wing maylook like. This model has a lighter grey body with a more defined red stripe then the previous models.We also notice that the actual X-Wing weapons look more proportional to the body then previous models.In addition, the biggest difference in this model would be that of the mini figures included. In this model wesee Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, R5-D9 and Jek Prokins(One of the original Red Squadron members and the onethat you hear blowing up in Episode IV when they assault the Death Star.) The wings are also a lot more sturdythen that of previous models. If you have one of the previous models, you'll find that the wings are really fragilewhen expanding the wings and sometimes breaking occurred. In this model, lego reworked the wings and theactual mechanism to be a lot more durable.Of course the price might be a little much for some, but if you do some research on past models you'll find thatthey are worth something and generally more then what you'll pay for it now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Star Wars Droid Escape 9490; Brand: LEGO; Review: This is Legos second remake of the classic Star Wars Droid Escape in Episode IV. In this model, the escape pod is much more detailed and bigger then the previous version making it more realistic. Additionally, the previous escape pod version only came with two mini figures that included R2-D2 and C3PO. In this model you are getting the additional two sand troopers that are well worth it. The two sand troopers boast a new armor that looks like they've been in an actually sand storm. The speeder bike that is included in the model is not that detailed, but is a nice addition for the sand troopers.Overall, this is a great model to get for the money. Not difficult at all, and an easy build to complete and get playing with in no time!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Truck 3221; Brand: LEGO; Review: This is a LEGO must have and unique to the LEGO City line. I bought this for my cousin and he has had hours of fun playing with it. The build itself is not that complex, but it does take time for younger kids and allows them to learn patients. Upon completion though, you have a very cool addition to any LEGO fans collection. With 2 mini-figures and 9 LEGO box bricks, you can make deliveries all over your LEGO city and insure that they get there on time. The trolly that is included is a nice addition to help transport all those LEGOs as well.When you open up the back door of the semi, you will notice a ton of space to transport other things as well! So kids will be creative in what they can transport around town. The actual front of the semi allows for both mini-figures to sit down and when you raise the roof, you'll notice a bed for one of the truck drivers to rest. This really is a unique LEGO! I wish they had something similar to this when I was building them.I do wish this model included the store front that theLEGO City Set #7848 Toys R Us TruckExclusive did, but then again it wasn't much anyways. A nice addition would be a LEGO City Toy Store, but I guess you can always build your own!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Police Prisoner Transport 7286; Brand: LEGO; Review: This is a great gift for any LEGO lover. Cops and Robbers is always a popular theme for any ages and this LEGO model provides both the cops and the robber. The actual build of the model is very easy and doesn't take much time, but the hours of play that can be had with this is endless. The model includes some various accessories for the cop which include a bull horn, hand cuffs, walkie talkie, flashlight and a police traffic signal (Pan with a clear blue lego brick for the light). The robber comes with the notorious bank heist accessory of a money bag with a money brick. The motorcycle is a nice inclusion and the orange coloring is hard to find in any other LEGO city models that I have seen. It's nothing complex, but a nice addition so your robber doesn't get tired of running! The barricade is a nice addition to use if your building a LEGO city and want to block off streets.This makes a great starter or addition to any LEGO city and can easily be expanded with some of legos latest City Police models which includes:LEGO Police Station 7498LEGO Mobile Police Unit 7288LEGO Police Minifigure Collection 7279LEGO City Police Motorcycle 7235LEGO City Police Helicopter 7741LEGO Police Dog Unit 7285LEGO City Police Patrol Car 4436LEGO City Police Pursuit 4437; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEGO Star Wars The Battle of Naboo 7929; Brand: LEGO; Review: First off, this is a re-make of the original Battle Droid CarrierLEGO Star Wars: Battle Droid Carrier (7126). Overall, you can see that the improvements really show. The original carrier was a lot smaller then this model and did not have the nice curves that you normally would see in the battle droid armies arsenal. This new set also includes 8 Battle Droids, 2 Droid Pilots and the Gungan Solider with Jar Jar Binks. The Gungan Soldier is really detailed and has a new printing on the torso. With the addition of the Gungan Shield, this is one of the highlights of this set. Jar Jar Binks also has a new print on his torso to represent what he actually wore in the movie and make it more realistic.This is a very easy build and does not require much time, but is a great addition to your Lego Star Wars army since it includes a decent amount of mini-figures. It's also a nice set to buy multiples in to start off your droid army with.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Lodge Brecon B B; City: Brecon Brecon Beacons National Park Wales; Review: Very friendly hosts and a great location. It is so nice to find somewhere that does not try to cut corners - it really does make a huge positive difference to the comfort of the guests (just one example is the fresh milk for tea instead of those horrible little UHT cartons). I just hope I get the chance to stay there again soon; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paston Lodge Bed Breakfast Hotel; City: Harwich Essex England; Review: A very convenient location for the ferry made us choose this B&B. We found the welcome friendly, the accommodation clean and in good condition, if perhaps lacking 'luxury' and one member thought the mattresses were too firm for a good night's sleep. Breakfast options were good and the timings offered allowed us to catch an early ferry whilst still having time for a Full English.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Harwich Hotel; City: Harwich Essex England; Review: The main memory of this stay was that the room was swelteringly hot. Okay we stayed on the hottest day of the British summer but the room had no air-conditioning and no way to open the window other than a small amount and so the heat had no way to escape, especially once you add the warmth from a shower or the kettle. Apart from that the room was spacious and clean, the service friendly and the location was very convenient for the ferry port (this is not otherwise a very attractive location!) Breakfast was very good with the full range of fresh fruit, cereal and cooked options.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Drinkstone Park Bed and Breakfast Gardens; City: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk East Anglia England; Review: There is nothing I can add to the other 5* reviews other than to say that they are all correct and that this is a really lovely place to stay with hospitable hosts, lovely grounds and a delicious breakfast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HotelF1 Arras Est; City: Tilloy les Mofflaines Nord Hauts de France; Review: Truly a budget hotel with absolutley no frills. No air-con so the room was swelteringly hot and didn't even get a night's sleep so I can't even find it in myself to agree with some other comments that it is okay as an overnight stop on a longer journey. Positive points are that the whole place was clean and the staff were friendly and efficient. Breakfast was taken and again was cheap and limited, but as we set off at 6am at least we got some coffee and toast in us before continuing the drive. Hotel is surrounded on three sides by roads which did not seem to ever fully quieten down. Windows needed to be open all night to get any air and so the scent of the smokers ourside drifted in. Although there was not real issue, or unpleasant suprises here, to be honest I now wish we had spent a bit more cash and got a room with air-con; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Manchurian Candidate (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Garden State (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bourne Identity (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Braveheart (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mean Girls (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 2 (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Girl Next Door (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jersey Girl (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Forgotten (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Village (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Grudge (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 3 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 21 Grams (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Donnie Darko: Director's Cut (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 28 Days Later (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GoodFellas: Special Edition (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shawshank Redemption: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Van Helsing (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde 2: Red (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Chronicles of Riddick (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: X-Men (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Heart Huckabees (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Closer (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Elektra (2005); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 5 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Resident Evil (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 2 (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Extended Edition (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Extended Edition (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 4 (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sopranos: Season 2 (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 6: Part 1 (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Requiem for a Dream (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Six Feet Under: Season 1 (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Without a Paddle (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
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Title: Ravenscroft Crystal Beveled Blade Decanter; Brand: Ravenscroft Crystal; Review: This decanter arrived beautiful, weighty, and flawless. It was a gift for my husband who has several decanters, and this is now his favorite.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SHEING® New Realistic Flameless Moving Wick Candle - Unscented ,Battery Operated; Brand: SHEING; Review: I bought a couple of these flameless candles to add to my holiday decor this year and liked them so well I bought them for a friend of mine in a gift exchange. She loves them too! They look so realistic with the moving wick. They arrived on time in perfect condition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vivre Royale 15-502-I Gorgeous Carved Fleur De Lis LED Flameless Pillar Candle Very Romantic, Unique For Holidays, Wedding,; Brand: Vivre Royale; Review: These are absolutely beautiful flameless candles. I bought 5 of them for a large candle holder in front of the fireplace and it made for a very elegant focal point of the room. The candle feels like real wax, the design is gorgeous when lit, and the flickering light makes it appear realistic. Having the 5 hr. timer in addition to the on/off switch is another plus. This was a GREAT accessory addition to my decor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Croscill Iris Fashion Pillow, 20-inch by 20-inch, Multi; Brand: Croscill; Review: The Iris Fashion Pillow is very pretty and the perfect accent to the quilted spread on my bed. It arrived on time in good condition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: M&M Character Squares Blanket; Brand: SRI 2; Review: I bought 2 M&M blankets, one for my granddaughter (5) and one for my great niece (7). They opened them on Christmas Eve and never put them down. Even when opening other gifts they had the blankets either wrapped around them or were sitting on them. The blankets are very soft and colorful and the girls LOVED them. I included a box of M&M's and wrapped them with a mini M&M ornament attached to the bow to complete the gift. Ordering so close to Christmas I was hoping the two day shipping wasn't going to be late and it was not. They arrived as scheduled and in perfect condition.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Ingenuity Gap: Facing the Economic, Environmental, and Other Challenges of an Increasingly Complex and Unpredictable World; Author: Thomas Homer-Dixon; Review: This author is nothing but a medievalist who equates modernity with evil. He has no scientific background (political science is not science) and he is not an economist. In fact he admits: "I have tried to elaborate an INTUITION or FEELING about the future" . Shirley MacLaine anyone? Everything to him is a metaphor for the human predicament: complexity, high speed, crises, unpredictability, confusion, despair, ad nauseum. (Maybe the author needs to read a book on chaos theory.) For those with an epistemology of reason, there is nothing to be learned from this treatise. For those who are as despondent as the author, well the good news for you guys is that life is utterly hopeless.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sparrowhawk, Book 2: Hugh Kenrick; Author: Visit Amazon's Edward Cline Page; Review: It's hard for me to add anything to the previous illustrious reviews of this excellent book. But the pettifogging comments by a previous reviewer and countered by the author, long after publication, leaves me with one question. When any creator puts as much research, time, and dedication into an historical novel such as this (as well as this author's previous Jack Frake volume) why not share his labors with us? He should structure his historical fiction similar to an historical non-fiction treatise. This would include the following: Table of contents Maps, diagrams, scenery, etc. along with tables to each Footnotes or endnotes Index Bibliography Suggested reading Cline puts more information and energy in his novels than any four university professors combined plunk into their college textbooks so why not let us marvel at his achievement as well as encourage us to pursue our interest in this time period by documenting the work leading up to its completion? This is not directed at this author specifically but to the entire genre of great historical novelists. While I'm not suggesting that the critical reviewer is wrong (or right)-the author could have let his readers decide by providing them, in the novel, with the necessary tools to judge for themselves.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Microsoft Office Publisher 2003: Complete Concepts and Techniques (Shelly Cashman Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Gary B. Shelly Page; Review: This is a very pretty and colorful book constructed with outstanding paper and quality binding. However the subject presentation seems geared toward high school age readers. A number of interesting example files are available and they integrate seamlessly with the chapter material. But the real problem is as follows. The author(s) will show a project (brochure, newsletter, etc.) that the reader is going to create using MS Publisher. Then the author will direct the reader step-by-step on how to achieve the desired end result. For instance: choose this option, pick this menu item, highlight this text, insert this file, and so on. But the author never explains WHY we did these things. Consequently if a reader is faced with creating a totally different project than the example he just worked on this book is no more useful than if the reader never opened it. Books should provide the reader with the overall scope of a computer program and relate the underlying theoretical concepts behind the package so that when the reader is later confronted with needs unlike any of the included examples, s/he will be able to figure out on his/her own how to consummate the project. In this regard, the author fails miserably.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stealing Time: Steve Case, Jerry Levin, and the Collapse of AOL Time Warner; Author: Visit Amazon's Alec Klein Page; Review: I really wanted to learn about this fascinating story: the dynamic personalities, the diametrically opposite companies, and their highly publicized $170b(?) merger. And I am willing to overlook a prejudiced author delivering a biased tome as long at he puts forth a good story. But this guy simply cannot write. The book is, at best, boring. Klein gives us inessential speculations on the characters' childhoods while never developing any of the real players. I like to be able to glean some insight as a result of reading a book like this but the author serves up absolutely nothing. Of course there are many lessons to be learned from this dot-com merger folly -- just not any from THIS book. Whatever positive reviews this book has received must have come from other `reporters' who mistakenly think that they too can cash in on their own utterly worthless 3-400 page book. In fact, read all the 5-star reviews and ask yourself if they were written by the author's friends. If you enjoy well-written books of this type try: "Taken For a Ride" by Bill Vlasic & Bradley Stertz, "The One Best Way" by Robert Kanigel, "Goldman Sachs" by Lisa Endlich, "Inside Intel" by Tim Jackson, "When Money is King" by Richard Hack, "Consulting Demons" by Lewis Pinault, "Wireless Nation" by James B Murray, "Oil & Honor" by Thomas Petzinger, "Dark Genius of Wall Street" by Edward J Renehan, or "Steve Jobs & the Next Big Thing" by Randall Stross.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Winning Every Time: How to Use the Skills of a Lawyer in the Trials of Your Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Lis Wiehl Page; Review: When you reach that point in your life wherein the advice in this book is already ingrained, you wish you would have read it years prior to having learned these same lessons the hard way. With this book providing your strategy a complementary book, "Law 101" by Jay M Feinman, can supply you with the factual ammunition you need.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Compleat Strategyst: Being a Primer on the Theory of Games of Strategy (Dover Books on Mathematics); Author: Visit Amazon's J. D. Williams Page; Review: I had the original 1954 edition. I thought that this new edition of the book may have been updated in the intervening 28 years. Nope. Not at all. Same exact book only with a different cover.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Second to None (The Breakfast Club) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Felice Stevens Page; Review: Loved this book so hard ! Loved Marcus and Tyler even more! And they're become my new favorite couple along with my Micah and Josh. Another winner from Felice Stevens ! Felice is getting better and better with her writing. And I haven't let down even once. Loved all the boys, and I'm sure there are many more to come .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Law of Attraction; Author: Visit Amazon's Jay Northcote Page; Review: I have a weakness for office romances, and I have weakness with green eyes and guys with tie, and office affairs between two men. And look at 'that gorgeous cover !, I'm sold ! Well, Jay fulfilled my craving for a sweet low angst office romance real good. The book started with sex between strangers. I usually not very fond of this kind of encounters, but, Jay executed it really well. And the morning after, the walk of shame, the coldness in the morning. Well, strangers. What would you expected from that anyway? Except, Ed Piper is not an ordinary stranger. He appeared in the office, as a new member of Alec's team. Ha ! But Alec is not out. He's deep in the closet for some reasons. So, awkward. And quite painful for an out and proud Ed. The journey of Alec's inside battle with himself is very interesting. I liked it a lot, because he's not jump into decision right away to come out, takes time for him to make him accepted himself as a gay man. was it because of Ed? Partly, yes. But mostly, because he's tired of hiding for too many years. I liked Ed's family so much. And the twins ! The innocent comments made me smile. And the 'conflict' with Alec's family, not overly dramatic, just what I liked it to be. I loved the ending, somehow, it's reasonable, James make it easier for Alec to tell his friends he has a relationship with Ed . This is a very fun, sweet read which I liked from Jay. Couldn't ask for better ending for Alex and Ed! One of my favorite from this author. Recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Betting on Forever (The Breakfast Club) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Felice Stevens Page; Review: This series has easily become my favorite series. Sam and Zach were definitely made for each other. How many times we can have an opportunity to find love in a confrence? Ha ! Rare, very rare. And Zach should thank Marcus and Julian about this. Loved the chemistry between the two MCs. Nailed it again, Felice !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Spencer Cohen Series Book One (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's N.R. Walker Page; Review: Spencer Cohen is a legal alien in LA. He came from Australia with a baggage that his only closest friends know. Acted like a cheerful trendy guy, has a business as a pretend boyfriend. Yep, thats his job. Enter Andrew, a guy whos just need to know why his fiance suddenly walked away from him without any explanation, he wanted to win him back and hire Spencer. Like the blurb says, yeah right, even a blind man knows where it will end. Clich? Definitely. Oh but wait ! Its NR Walker. She can turn my world upside down with her clich anytime. Make it a good story, comfort read, with a little tears (actually, I cried a bit more as my usual near the end of the book). The chemistry between Andrew and Spencer was right there right from the start. They can fill each other, mingled with harmony. And no one believed that they're not together. No one. Oh how I loved the way they're together ! Its like, Spencer was a God send from heaven for Andrew. Am I overreacted? Well, read the book, and tell me that. And did Andrew get what he wants and get his fiancees back? I'll let you know after you reading it. Fair enough? Ha-ha. I was afraid that this series leave me with cliffhanger, but, once again, this is N.R. Walker, she won't let me hanging if she doesnt want me to fly to Australia and demand her to send me book 2 and 3 yesterday ! And Aussie is close to Jakarta. She wouldnt dare. *nods* This book is definitely a re-reading material, a comfort food for my soul, and Im kinda obsessed with Spencer and love him like I love Travis in RDH. Sigh. Highly recommended !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Slave to the Rhythm (Rhythm Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Jane Harvey-Berrick Page; Review: One of Jane's best work so far. Glad I was part of the dance community when I was young, so I'm fully understood the struggling and the passion of moving your body to follow the rhythm of the music. This was a different experienced with Jane's book. It's darker than her usual. It was also one of her best work so far. I cried, I blushed, I scared. I want to come inside the book and helped Laney and Ash to solve everything, kicked out the villains. And then dance with them in the end. Laney and Ash deserved so much in life after what they had been through. This was a mind blowing read, and Jane did it very well. This book is stellar! Jane broke my heart, made me cried, angry and sad. But as usual, she put it back together again, all the broken pieces and leave me smile after I finished the book. Ash and Laney, will stay with me for a very long time. This is the book you must read, put down whatever you read now, and read this, experience the journey with them. Jane's writing skill is also what make me still and craves her books, because, this woman can write ! Slave to the Rhythm, is one of a must read book you need to put on your top TBR list. Highly recommended ! *ARC was given in exchange for a fair and unbiased review*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Between Ghosts; Author: Visit Amazon's Garrett Leigh Page; Review: It's a rare occasion I can find a good war MM stories lately. That's why I'm so glad I found this book and read it. I can't stop read this one, I read it in one sit. Garrett should write more war stories. Written in a very smooth flow, you don't want anyone to interrupt your reading. This is one of Garrett's best work so far ! Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finley; Author: Visit Amazon's Ella Frank Page; Review: One of Ella's best. Sexy and addictive. You'll find yourself crave for more. Recommended !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trailer Trash; Author: Visit Amazon's Marie Sexton Page; Review: I haven't read all of Marie's books so far. But as far as I know, Trailer Trash is going to be one of her best work for me. Honestly, at some scenes, I had to close the book for a while, and thinking, stared at the wall, mostly crying. This is a journey through a memory lane, where in 1986, AIDS was still scary, not much information about how it spread, and why, and people afraid even near gay people, it was like an influenza virus, don't go near gay people, you'll get AIDS. Back then, in my country, they're even called gay people homo. Yeah, glad that day is over now (even in some country and places around the world, people still afraid of 'homosexual contagious'. Ridiculous.) And to make it worst with Cody and Nate's relationship, Cody is a trailer trash, a very down of a down life in Wyoming, while Nate didn't know that he was gay. Marie made this story 'real'. It's like she portrayed the gay's life back then, and even they didn't know their own sexuality. Mr. Bradford, Nate's dad, has a very natural reaction of parents (back then), who's faced with his son's sexuality. His reaction was real, I hated him for a while, then I'll make it to him, well, he's okay, anyway. Loved Cody's Mom. Whatever she is, she's the best mother Cody can have. And Logan. Oh God, Marie, why did you make it 'too real'? What happened to Logan (a number one best friend in the world for Cody), broke my heart. And I cried an ugly cry. But I have to thank Marie for mending my broken heart by seeing that in the future, Nate and Cody will eventually get their HEA. The ending leave me with a huge smile on my face. Really good story, it will break your heart, but trust Marie Sexton to put it back together again. Highly recommended !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patchwork Paradise; Author: Visit Amazon's Indra Vaughn Page; Review: I picked this book, because of the cover. Look, what do you think? It must be sweet sugar coated fluffy mushy story, right? Wrong !. I need a fluffy book after reading about grieving and death. Alas, I found this. Point my cute nose, I went blindly. Didn't read the blurb, just dig in. But, you won't her me complaint about picking 'the wrong book'. This one is good. I cried some, of course. There's death of a partner, a never ending grieving, one sided love affair, shitty in laws, and so on and so on. Poor Ollie. I want to wrap him in a blanket, bring him home, and make sure he's safe from everyone. It was not an easy read for me. The story is too real. That's what happens in ordinary people's life. It's hard to find heart and flowers among so many tortures. But Ollie found it anyway, in the end with Thomas and the baby. Thomas himself, not a very easy person to love, he's a slut. But I think he redeemed himself after the baby came. Ollie is definitely a domestic type, and I'm glad he can manage his life with Thomas and the baby around. Nice story. Good pick. Recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When to Hold Them (Bluewater Bay); Author: Visit Amazon's G.B. Gordon Page; Review: I was lucky Publisher sent me this book to read. Doran , ' the kid' yeah, he's 22, but didn't act like 22. Lack of confidence, probably because of his 'too many baggage' on his shoulder? Who's to blame? Himself. But I'm glad Xavier has patience for him, maybe because of his kissable lips, or his actually adorable puppy crush on Xavier. Not a very strong combination for a good relationship. But I didn't see any relationship until the last few chapters. It was all Xavier's work. And Doran was just being ' a kid' almost all the time, exceptional when [that night he thought that Xavier in danger. (hide spoiler)] Actually that was very sweet of him. Doran is definitely 'need' Xavier in his life. He's just like a lost puppy , and Xavier is a right man for him. We have a happy ending. But there's still so much story that we can see following in the future. I just hope Xavier and Doran are strong enough to face it. ARC given by publisher through Netgalley.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starstruck (Bluewater Bay); Author: Visit Amazon's L.A. Witt Page; Review: I'm not a big fan of Hollywood and stars story, and I was skeptical when I started this. But again, this is L.A. Witt, and I started my adventure with Levi and Carter finding out what they're really wanted in this life. Is it love, family, fame, or each other. Oh how I love the 'strong chemistry' between the two guys since the first time they're met in the location. Carter has a forever crush on Levi, and Carter is one of the reasons he's taking the offer to play again for Hollywood. The 'tension' is right there, my friend. I love the sexual tension between them without being even having sex until 80%..yeah? Really? This is LA Witt,right? How come? Well, this is Ms. Witt's, believe me, the 'sexual' is there, you would experience it when you read this awesome story about Carter and Levi.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How the Cookie Crumbles; Author: Visit Amazon's Jaime Samms Page; Review: This was, surprisingly good and acceptable. Everyone who knows me, knows that I have a hard limit about cheating. But it was mentioned in a blurb, so I read it with my own risk. Because, this is Bluewater Bay. That alone saying much why I read this. Let's picture this. Hollywood, anything could happen to anyone, even the strongest one. You know what I mean? The Jerry thing,? So it happened. Unfortunately, with Blaire, a son of the producer, and Jerry won over Blaire and leave Frederic bleed. Not pretty. Good thing with Blaire is, I can see how much he put effort to win Frederic back, he's all patient with Frederic's stubborn behavior. I can see how he tried to prove to Frederic that 'on his own way', he was sorry and regretted what was happened back then. I also liked how Frederick not trying to complicated to stay away from Blaire. Because, yeah, attraction was there from the start. My only complaint is this book felt too long, there are some thing doesn't need explanation or to be there. Just cut a few chapters will do. Will I recommend this to my friends? I think so. If they're okay with Blaire's cheating that is. But, I was kinda glad it was not on page and not after they get together again. Blaire is kinda determine, this time and forever, it's going to be only him and Frederic. Lesson learned. * I received the ARC from Netgalley in exchange of a fair review, no high rating needed.*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Burnt Toast B&B (Bluewater Bay); Author: Visit Amazon's Heidi Belleau Page; Review: I didn't really 'feeling' connected with these two MCs. The first chapters didn't too gripping for me. I have to put it down a few times, I would probably be back to try to understand both characters.. But overall, this was an okay read. Not the best in the series, but worth to try. * ARC was given by publisher through Netgalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.*; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kept; Author: Visit Amazon's Jim Arnold Page; Review: I've struggled to finish this one. It was good in the beginning, but too may characters made me dizzy, and the mystery wasn't quite interesting, and it was easy to solve. Jorge/George and Connor, were too fast, too soon having a relationship/ I mean, one look, one wild night of sex, and they're together already? Call me an old fashion, but their relationship seemed fake for me. Was it for a survival for George only, or was it love? I think this was an average read, easily forgotten. I'm actually, a little disappointed. I don't know if I can recommend this to my friends. Maybe for those who likes mystery... Maybe; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Lone Wolf; Author: Visit Amazon's Aleksandr Voinov Page; Review: I met Hunter Easton.. Finally! And it was quite a surprise that Kevyan/Kevin Hussain, one of Mahir Hussain family member from Hostile Ground met his favorite author. It's nice to see how a fan fiction writer finally reach his dreams. But writing with Hunter and having 'a relationship' with him is not the same. As we all know that having an 'agreement' with his personal trainer Ryan. But good thing is, after he met that sexy Middle east librarian type, all vanished in one night. Kevin is 'that hot'. I loved how Kevin and Hunter 'observed' what kind of relationship would be in the future and the drama was not over the top to make me wanna punch someone's face. It was just enough. I can understand Kevin's insecurity after what happened, and I'm glad Hunter solved it in a very mature way. I just hoped, they can have a great future together.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Imperfect Harmony; Author: Visit Amazon's Jay Northcote Page; Review: This is a story of second chance love. I read it in one sit, hooked and cried for both heroes. Age difference is still an issue, I savour and enjoyed every minites of reading this gem. Recommended !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Spencer Cohen Series Book Three (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's N.R. Walker Page; Review: Oh this is a perfect ending for the last book ! And I'm crying like a proud Mama, N.R. Walker. If there's a magazine called "Authors That Never Failed Lelyana', NR Walker will be on the cover :) From The moment I read the first Spencer Cohen book #1 and met Spencer and Andrew, I knew that this book will stay with me forever and ever and ever. Hows the chance youll meet your half-soul in a fake boyfriend status to get your walked out fiances back? Andrew has all the luck the first day he met Spencer. The lumberjack handsome Australians whos living in L.A, pretended to be his boyfriend, and Andrew wasn't sure if he wanted Elis back to him, or not, ever since. Then their journey begun. This series seems like a fluffy mushy sweet read outside, but then I read this, and I found some deep thoughts about a kids soul (little Spencer and Archie) whose seek for their parents unconditional love. I found that the way Andrew loves Spencer is more unconditional that his own parents, not to mention Andrews parents, and Spencers family he chosen himself, his friends. Overall, this has become one of my favorite series (another one from Nic. Duh.), Andrew and Spencer are easily let me love them. Unconditionally. Highly recommended !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Spencer Cohen Series Book Two (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's N.R. Walker Page; Review: As Nic said in the group earlier, this book is definitely need some serious amount of tissues. Not for tears. Nah. But Nic was wrong. There were tears, at least, for a hopeless romantic like me, one small moment of truth can be really meaningful. And Nic really good on that. You know, small, but big thing for some people. Like, you hated being not to talk to, or ignored. Things like that can make me cry. I loved to see the development of Spencer and Andrew's relationship. They're growing stronger, and Spencer couldn't resist the sexy geek charm, for not to fall hard for them. But love was never an easy thing for Spencer, considering his past. And there's also some scenes that pulled my heart into sadness, for what Spencer feels and craved. And Andrew, oh bless that guy, he's a God send from heaven for my Spencer ! I loved Andrew's parents, you'll adore them too, guaranteed. And the things with Spencer's client? All I can say, it didn't turn up like I thought what it would be before, phew ! And I'm glad Spencer and Andrew (mostly Andrew and his parents) did some awesome job to solve the problem. Overall, the second installment is a good read, Spencer Cohen is addictive read, and Andrew and Spencer will stay with me for a very long time. Highly recommended, for people who's seek for a good romantic moment without too much twist.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Learning to Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Felice Stevens Page; Review: A chef and a Rabbi? The cast alone tickles my curiosity, I mean...come on ! You know how it feels when your teenage crush is suddenly appears in front of you, and he's a Rabbi? And gay, and definitely 'not in the closet'? But Gideon didn't know that Jonah was also had a crush on him back that younger day...but well...communication seemed 'not' in their dictionary that day. Gideon has a secret that he wouldn't share to anyone else, not including Jonah. That's why he left town to prove that he can also be a successful businessman with whatever people thinking about him. OMG I ADORED GIDEON AND JONAH SO MUCH ! Felice teased us so many times about 'the secret project' she'd been working on, and suddenly we have teasers and teasers... Always love her writing style (because I think Felice writes for me), and this book about Gideon and Rabbi Jonah is really entertaining. A chef and a Rabbi? The cast alone tickles my curiosity, I mean...come on ! You know how it feels when your teenage crush is suddenly appears in front of you, and he's a Rabbi? And gay, and definitely 'not in the closet'? But Gideon didn't know that Jonah was also had a crush on him back that younger day...but well...communication seemed 'not' in their dictionary that day. Gideon has a secret that he wouldn't share to anyone else, not including Jonah. That's why he left town to prove that he can also be a successful businessman with whatever people thinking about him. (view spoiler) Then, he is. He's having his own company. And Jonah still wants him, without knowing his big secret. But Jonah...Oh, bless his perfect soul, a very patient man, definitely was born to be a Rabbi, he never give up on Gideon, however hard Gideon pushed him away. I'm glad that Jonah did what he supposed to do, let Gideon arrange his own pace, and waiting. Not leaving. I'm glad that they don't have to face some 'hard twist' moments in their relationship though I was scared that they'll be having heart broken, again. But , no. This time they talked. Really talk and Gideon is finally let Jonah 'in' and 'help' him. I cried over how lost young Gideon. He's alone, and thought that nobody cared about him. Losing people you love and ignored by his father, hit him hard. He was still a kid back then. Understandable. I'm glad that he's finally found 'the real family' in Jonah and Rabbi Fine (Jonah's father). I don't really care about Gideon's father. I think he paid his due, and deserved to be ignored. I always love Felice Stevens's characters...and I loved that I've got two surprises...A Chef and A Rabbi. Two interesting characters that I need more in my books in the future. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Believing Blue (The Manchester Menage Collection) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Nicole Colville Page; Review: Do you believe in destiny? That people who crossed our path were meant to meet us, in some way? Some way were sweet, some...sad and bitter. We had to lose someone to meet someone else? That's what happened to Valentino and Kellan. He lost the love of his life, Stuart, too finally met Kellan. It's a slow burn relationship between the two men, an on-off, love hate love. If it's not for a motormouth Blue who seemed can't stop talking, like 'never' stop talking and moving (Psst... I think he's got an ADHD, so I forgave him), I doubted that Kellan and Valentino will be together. Blue is like a glue to their relationship. Not like some readers who annoyed of Blue (I can understand why), he didn't annoy me at all. I'm loving this story. I laugh a lot, mostly because of Blue and his antique behavior. I cried because of Stuart , mostly. Near the end, I cried like a baby ( I counted it as a twist) when the three men opened Stuart's Christmas gift for Valentino. He's a very thoughtful man and loved Valentino so much, no doubt. He thought of everything for Valentino's happiness. And I loved Stuart for that. I think Blue is funny, and alive...so full of himself, can't stand to be number two, and he thinks he's always... like 'always', always the best .... and Valentino and Kellan loves him so much. So I don't see any problem here with Blue being annoying little Tinker Bell.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devil's Kiss (Sunset Cove Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Ella Frank Page; Review: This is actually a surprise story since I found Ella told us that my Derek has his own story. And with that flaming, rich, snobbish, beautiful , yet generous at heart, my very own Posh, Jordan Devaney. The tension between the two guys, so frustrating at some point that I wanted to fly to Ella to shake her and yelled at her. How could she did that to my Derek? Gosh! It was crazy, honestly I put the book down a few times just to take a deep breath and stare at the wall (as usual), and think about the guys. For a genius, I think Jordan has a communication problem, and he met Derek, who has the same problem with him. I knew some people who keep fighting but need each other and keep coming back like them, afraid to admit the "L" word to their partner. So, yeah, the struggle is real, my friend. Derek and his bitter sad life, I never thought he had that in Finn's book. Well everyone's have a secret they can't share to the world and even a person they're sleep with. That's an issue and the main problem with Derek and Jordan. But I'm glad Ella gave me a perfect ending and I'm a happy girl after I finished the book. And I can smell book number three is on the way. Am I right or right, Ella?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savior; Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Gadziala Page; Review: It's always amazed me that this series is getting better and better. i though Paine's story won't beat Shooter's. But Paine, my God, he's kinda man I'd like to have for myself. Alpha, sexy, know what he wants, and a keeper. Sometimes, we need to believe in destiny. I think Elsie and Paine did, from the night Paine saved her from D and Trick, until everything's clear between them, that they're meant for each other. I also loved how all of Jessie's heroine are some strong and confident, and a melted worthy for the guys :) Elsie was no less. Let's continue this series, I won't be tired for some more ! Recommended !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Practice Makes Perfect (Housemates) (Volume 3); Author: Visit Amazon's Jay Northcote Page; Review: Right after I have my "PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT" in my hand, read it, and read it, and can't stop until it finished. And I'm missing Dev and Ewan already !The first meeting was cool, but the second.... AWKWARD! OMG I can't stop smiling and feeling awkward myself . I mean, come on ! Having someone open your 'dirty little secret' is not everybody wants. Especially when it's a cute ginger head who has become your new neighbor and having an infectious smile ! Not at all., But, Dev, of all geeks community, is a very geek. Having all list for whatever they wanna do (don't look at me with that smirk ! I'm not like him ! Well...maybe, a little.)I think this is my favorite of the series so far, and Jay makes me happy for having this series in my hand. Practice Makes Perfect is an example of a perfect geek story I craved so much . Well done, Jay !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Arrangement; Author: Visit Amazon's Felice Stevens Page; Review: * PERFECT!* Every time Felice Stevens's book is coming out, I always full of anticipation, who else people's gonna hate that I will love. Seriously, Felice has her own way to drive me to love an annoying MC that people wants to slap or put a fist on his face. Micah from Memories of the Heart is one of the example. Its almost everyone wanted to punch Micah, while I loved him and wants to wrap him in a mama bear hugs. Carter has the same vibes as Micah. Arrogant, stubborn, selfish and soon as you know what he did to Reed, you'll have a feeling to hate him and punch him in the mouth ! Not me. Nah. Never. I knew he has issues, and I was right. It's just need people with patience like me and Reed to find out. (Pat my back). From a one night stand arrangement to a life time arrangement, the two MCs having an an interesting development. I know that Carter won't let Reed slipped easily from his arms after the night Reed broke down with his panic attack. He can't, because Carter knows how to handle people like Reed, and he knows he's the right person for Reed. He's just too stubborn to admit that he also needed Reed in his life. I liked Carter's relationship with his brother, that's what brothers relationship supposed to be, IMO. Reading The Arrangement, makes me happy. That brotherly love is still there, that people with some disability deserves to have love and even more love (I won't called ADHD as an ability tho, since I have one as well, and I feel as normal as I can be, no matter what people sees in me). It warmed my heart that Reed is finally has a place and person he can called 'home' in Carter. I'm glad Felice is an auto read author for me, because I's a sucker for a guaranteed HEA. Well done Felice, can't wait for your next work !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rescued; Author: Visit Amazon's Felice Stevens Page; Review: My 2nd edition read. This was better because of some additional scenes into the story. ..... Well I'm really into sweet fluffy story this time. And Ryder and Jason were just fulfilled my needs for some sweets. I loved how they're met, and I loved how protective Jason when it comes to Ry. Their relationship is almost perfect. The story is about Ry's issues with his family and Jason with his coming out to his family after so many years dating a horrible woman. After he met Ry, everything went to one direction, that he's attracted to Ry, as a man, and wanted to become his lover. And when Jason wants something, he'd do it with full hart. Yeah, baby, Ry deserved everything you offered after all this time. I loved how Jason's family accepted Ry real good except from Liam. And it's good thing that Liam is redeemable. Ry and Jason were definitely made for each other, they're so adorable together. Add some puppies and dogs in the family, perfection.) This one is sweet, and if you're looking for a low angst and feel good book with pets and lots of love in the air, read this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Weight Of It All; Author: Visit Amazon's N.R. Walker Page; Review: This book, should have come with a warning : Do not read in any public place. Because people will think that you are crazy happy or need a therapy. Seriously. I cant stop giggling and laughing while reading this. Oh HenryYoull love Henrys motor mouth and no-filter mouth! He is hilarious! No wonder why Reed is so smitten with him since he first met Henry. Henry need to have his life back after his douche ex dump him because hes old and fat. Ugh, what kind of breaking up line was that? And of course after that, gym is the best solution. With his no-filter mouth, he caught Reeds attention easily, and they're became friends after the first program. Henry was still feel his low self confidence when hes with Reed, but after Reed revealed his secret, and why he hates it when Henry called himself fat. Well, Henrys finally understood why Reed can put up with his issue all this time. And he can finally gained his self confidence, with Reeds help. This is a slow burn story which a bit rare for Nics books, and hilarious because every time Henry open his mouth, he makes me and Reed laugh and its hard to see why his ex dump him in a first place. Henry is adorable and lucky Reed for having him. Oh and you know its always true, when people says, a way to a mans heart is through his stomach. And Henry proofed it with his addictive Citrus cake that Reed become to love since the first slice . Reed loved it in a level, addictive. Oh Henryyou got it right bruh! This is a no-angst comfort happy read, and I NEED this in my life. I have missed Henry and Reed already, and now Im in a second read. And Nic, I need the recipes!!! Highly recommended! And be happy. Special recommendation for my friend Dey. This one is good for gaining your anti-body. This is soooooooo adorable ! Read. This. Book!!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Family for Christmas; Author: Visit Amazon's Jay Northcote Page; Review: This is good fluffy family Christmas story. I always craved for this kind of story in holiday seasons, and Jay is one of short list authors who can give me what I craved. Two shy guys, both are shy, how could they manage to have a relationship was my question before I read this. But Jay made it smooth and adorable. This is a must read holiday story you need!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reunited (Rescued Hearts) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Felice Stevens Page; Review: ""Now here I am, back again, stuck spinning my wheels in the mud, unable to move. Scared to death this time. But I never stopped needing you. I never will."" A few months back when Felice Stevens gave us hints that there's gonna be a sequel for Rescued, honestly, I was freaking out. I mean, these guys have their HEA already! What are you going to do revisiting and ripped their HEA again? And Felice just didn't care . And she came with the story my obvious weakness... A child! And when 'suddenly' this book just dropped onto my hand, I need more coffee to calm down. Yeah, I'm cranky with no coffee. So, I revisited Ryder and Jason and their four year old daughter, Gemma. After five years of their marriage. The twist right there from the start, punching my gut and the cry fest started. I tried not to give you any spoilers if possible, so this review won't include the story. But a little hints of Jason and Ryder relationship won't hurt. They're my first love of Felice's boys, before I met Micah (ehem), and I didn't want Felice messing up with their life.. I made it clear that no cheating will allowed in my books. And I was glad, that Ryder and Jason as strong as they were in the beginning. Of course there's never be always rainbow and flowers in marriage. And I think, after some crying (me, and Jason and Ryder), they're okay after all. With the family's love, and one big surprise on Ryder's side. This is mostly about family, and how we cannot life our life alone without their love, and how much we need family support, whatever we want it or not. Family is there to support you. I think this is one of Felice's best and I'm glad I can read it right when I need some tears detox. You won't escape the tears when you reading this, but it's all worth it. Thanks Felice, keep on writing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: More Than Luck (Legendary Pairs); Author: Visit Amazon's Casey Cameron Page; Review: CASEY Cameron is a new to me author, and I haven't read the first book from this series. If the first book as good as this one, I will definitely read the book in the near future. I really liked the dynamic between Drey and Lucas, its like they're made for each other sans Dreys stubbornness about his age and his failure in the past. I was worried if I cant really get into this stories, but I enjoyed it somehow. Im not a fan of card games, and I didn't know before this that it can be a profession! LOL. So, this is an eye opener for me at some point. The relationship between Lucas and Drey was kinda annoyed a little because the very slow burn. Well, not the sex, but the way Drey avoiding to show how he really feel about Lucas. Good thing Lucas is one determined guy, so This one happened to be a very sweet May-December story, very little angst (if only I can say, no angst). A light, romantic story about second chance love. Just a right read for my weekend. Recommended for you whos looking for a light and sweet read, no tears, no angst, without being too sugary sweet.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Imagines (Imago) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's N.R. Walker Page; Review: Looking for true love is never easy. But in Jack's case, his true love was just stumbled in front of him, literally. Lawson with his determined attitude locked his heart forever. Lawson and Jack is getting stronger, their love is a true example of an unconditional love. Where everything is less important than their love ones. Jack gave all his heart to Lawson with all 'the consequences', and Lawson to jack. This is sweet, adorable story, completed with Lawson's 'habit' of finding himself in danger and near death. But that moment alone, showed how much Jack cannot stand to live without Lawson and the fear of losing him, is so unbearable to Jack. This is jack and Lawson's journey, with all the flaws, imperfect but perfect for the two of them. Their love is..you know, that kind of forever kind of love, and I couldn't ask for more perfect story from Nic Walker. I missed the boys already. Jack and Lawson will stay in a very long time in my life. and I'm sure, I'll visit them eventually in the near future. Highly recommended, especially for NR Walker addict out there!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strays (Urban Soul) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Garrett Leigh Page; Review: I'm living in a Garrett Leigh world. Her story are always like an addiction to me. I need Garrett's boys in my life, and today, Strays dropped onto my hand and I was giddy to start. Nero is what I expected him to be. I'd already curious about him in Mischief and what kind of 'relationship' he had with Cass before Cass found his HEA with Jake and Tom. My mysterious man seemed to be having so much burden in the past. But I'm too familiar with Garrett's books... Strays somehow, not as dark and too sad like her books I have reading the past, kinda sweet with a touch of Garrett's special style, angst. I was glad I can read again about Tom, Cass and my Jake. They're definitely have a big part in Nero and Lenny's life. It's a slow burn between Lenny and Nero, with Nero's grumpy manners and Lenny did his best to make him 'open' for him. It was cute knowing that after Lenny entered his life, Nero couldn't stand not seeing Lenny even for a few hours. Actually, that was the most adorable thing from Nero. He's protective of Lenny. Don't hurt Lenny, or you'll answer to Nero. Ha! Just my kind of guy. Goals! This is the second installment of Misfits, and I hope I can read more of this series...The characters are intriguing and interesting. Flawed, imperfect but yet perfect for each other. Well done Garrett. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: One Call Away; Author: Visit Amazon's Felice Stevens Page; Review: This book hit close to home to me. Oren and Noah touched my fragile heart in a way, only Micah from Memories of the heart can do. I think I always have a soft spot for people like Micah, Noah and Oren. Especially Oren, I know how much he love his traditional religious family, thats why he did all he can to cope with that. But still he cant stay. But admitting that hes gay? Thats another story. Thats the problem with the traditional religion like Jewish (Oren is Jewish). Felice talked a lot about religion in this book, I think we have the same problem in the modern world, Im Muslim and theres no differences about my religions perspective of homosexual. Oren struggled with that. With family and at work. Then he found Noah and his radio show. Noah, who has his own demon to fight. I loved the chemistry and the strong attraction between the two men since their first call. Its just they cant stop thinking about the call, and become addicted to each other. And I can feel how much Oren need Noah as much as Noah need Oren. We also can see the guys from Through Hell and Back in this book as cameos. Especially Dr. Tash and Asher! OMG Asher! I wouldnt spoil you about this, because, well, you need to meet the guysFor you who haven't read TH&B, don't worry, this can be read as stand alone. But where have you been this time? Go read the series after this and meet all my favorite guys! I read this book twice already, and I think I need more of Noah and Oren in the future, in Jeremys book maybe? Oh and I loved Jeremy, I NEED Jeremy in my life!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Matters; Author: Gracie Leigh; Review: I read this for my reading challenge this year to read more than one MF books. Good thing is, Garrett Leigh written as Gracie Leigh offered her first MF book to read. I admit I was kinda staggering and scare what if I wouldn't like it or even hate this. As many MM readers usual 'high standard' in romance, I doubted I'll like this. But it didn't happen, I liked this book, despite of Sam's annoying behavior and Eddie's slutty attitude, this one was enjoyable. The sex, especially the three-way, was freaking hot. And I liked Dylan, a lot. I bet he has a story with Sam in the past. I wouldn't mind to know it in the future. In Dylan's MM book, perhaps?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tease (Temptation Series) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Ella Frank Page; Review: As much as Im loving meeting Logan and Tate again after four years of a long wait, I was worried if theres something happen with the boys in the future, since the ending of book three was kinda vague to me. Lets just saying a happy for now, knowing Logans phobia of commitment. As much as I wanted to stop reading and seeing their HEA, it didn't happen, and I knew that Ella is up for something leaving us hanging like that. And suddenly, out from nowhere, out of the blue, she came out her writing cave and teased! With book four and two more in the future. So this is me, reading again, visiting Logan and Tate after four years. Hey, they're happy and lifes goes on as planned. How good is that? As much as I didn't want to watch any more drama with the couple and just wanted a happy settled life, it became old. Even the sex has become old. And I guess, I am to become old, blame my age for skimming some sex. Dont get me wrong, the sex as hot as always, Tate and Logan always hot for each other, admiring each other, hard for each other (hehe), the sexual innuendo is everywhere, but it's getting old. You get me? All I can say is, this is Logan and Tate's daily life, more like a diary, with Tate had to solved his old problem and Logan with his work. And remember Robbie? You'll meet him in this book. I did enjoy Tate and Logan came alive again, but the story's not going anywhere. I need more, not drama with all the tears and all, but something gripping and meaningful between the two of them. I still have hope...I do...Maybe in the near future.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Concourse (A Five Boroughs Story) (Volume 5); Author: Visit Amazon's Santino Hassell Page; Review: I'm glad that even I'm a one star believers, I didn't just read and believed the one star reviews this time. Well I guess it's right when you say that you need a certain 'mood' to read a certain book. Am I right, or right? Of course I'm right.. :) We met Ashton in the previous books. a spoiled rich Instagram celebrity, didn't care for anyone in his life. Lies! Ashton was lonely and desperate for love. He need to feel love, and all he had were some a**h*les who just wanted his body. But not with Valdrin, his long term best friend and long term crush, but Val's also son of his nanny, the help. It was kind of silly, of course, the way Val was keeping one secret for so long. But maybe I can understand, Val's probably a Taurus, they keep secrets to their graves and torture themselves instead. Happened with Val. It hurts seeing Ash with another men, but what else can he do? Kinda doormat there, Val. But once again, I feel Val. I liked their relationship from the start, the chemistry was there. I like seeing Ashton's development from a total bitch to a total sweetheart for Valdrin. Note : if you're expected a cheating or o*gy, you'll be disappointed. Ash is a sweetheart for Val. There's also no real angst in this book, just a healthy amount of it, no need to worry for nothing :) I liked this story. I liked Ash and Val together. Hey, I even liked Luis! Is he going to have his own story? Who knows... Recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Enemies Like You; Author: Visit Amazon's Joanna Chambers Page; Review: This is not my Joanna Chambers first book but I'm not familiar with Annika Martin's writing style. Adjusting is not easy. But since I was loving the Prologue because it was sexy and I loved Kit so much, adjusting is not a big deal. Can't get Kit out of his head, Will keep coming back searching for the flamboyant guy and he's kind of surprise (not) of who's Kit is. Both Kit and Will did their job with baggage on their back, they have to make pace with that before everything's solved and they can be together. I had a little difficulties following Will's thoughts, maybe because all he can think of is how sexy Kit/Kate is and that how much he wanted to bang Kit. But you know what, I can understand that. Kit is 'that' sexy. My only complaint is there's not enough romantic moments between Kit and Will, and seemed like the 'case' was outnumbered the romance. But overall, this is a good story,and if you like mysteries and enemy to lovers book, you should read this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Faking It (Ringside Romance) (Volume 2); Author: Christine d'Abo; Review: In my own world, good book means that the book can be able to stop me from doing anything except read. And cannot stop before I finished it, well, stopping when things getting better (or worse) and I don't want the story to end. Double standard, I know. That's what happened with this book. I really enjoyed Max and Grady. Especially Max, I liked him from the start and Grady is definitely met someone he need. I won't bother you with spoiler of this book, you need the experience this yourself. LOL. I enjoyed Grady and Max, the chemistry between them is strong. I even enjoyed Justin, I think he need his own story if not from this one, probably another stand alone? With Ryan? *hints* I was entertained and happy I picked this book on weekend. All in all, this is really good, I liked the writing style, I like the fast pace, and definitely never boring. The sex is sexy without too many details on page, and I found that I liked it. A lot. I haven't read about Nolan and Zack yet, I think I'll be devouring them soon! Recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Summer Heat; Author: Visit Amazon's Jay Northcote Page; Review: When Jay's doing steamy, he's not doing half. The summer is definitely hot! Well, it's a hot summer anyway... This is a feel good, best friends to lover, loads of sex, and more sex, and more sex... Got a clue? (grins) A real fun weekend getaway book to read. No need complication in relationship, a bit awkward for sure, but no angst. They're just 'be'. This is Jay's hottest book so far, I don't mind at all. Enjoyable fun and adorable. What's not to love?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shape of You; Author: Visit Amazon's Felice Stevens Page; Review: Felice did it again. I loved everything about this book. Both MCs are not perfect, the reality of the story made me loved Eric and Corey more. I myself can relate to Eric at some point. This is a must read. Recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Little Bit Like Love (South Haven Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Brooke Blaine Page; Review: Ever wonder what would it be if your life turning upside down and all you've ever known was all lies? Ever wonder what life could have been if you found out that your first love is still love you and life turned you to face the love of your life once again? For a second chance no less. Gosh! This book did a lot to me. At first, I was skeptical because this is Brooke's first MM. Many MF authors didn't make it to the MM world. But I'd say, Brooke, you're welcome to MM community wholeheartedly! This book is sexy, unputdownable, and I cannot put it down, but didn't want to say goodbye to Jackson and Lucas. They're perfect. I can feel the chemistry right from the start, and during my reading, I kept holding my breath that somebody's better not messed it up. I almost losing my mind when something 'almost' happen. But I think Brooke knows how to play the fields. Nothing made me disappointed. Nothing, not even Lucas's behavior before Jackson. There are two person caught my attention. Bash and Shaw. I couldn't wait to read about Shaw in the next book. I hope Bash will also get his own story, his story could be 'interesting', since Bash is...well, Bash. Wink. READ THIS BOOK.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Burning for His Omega (Cafe Om) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Harper B. Cole Page; Review: So this non shifter mpreg is cute and adorable. Add to the list, friends to lover. I haven't found any mpreg I've read that's not cheesy, because, well...mpreg. It's like a default to be cheesy and adorable isn't it? I was in the mood for sweet heartwarming mpreg at the moment and I found this one. I enjoyed reading this one and I think I'll be looking forward to read another books from this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under the Boardwalk; Author: Visit Amazon's Felice Stevens Page; Review: Some stories are worth melting for. This was what happened to me soon as I finished this 'custard' story of Cam and Alexi. I loved how easily they're fit into each other's life after decided that finally two summers is enough. Enough of wanting, enough of just seeing each other from afar, enough the cowardice to say hello. It's a story of a 'not a love at first sight', love at first sight. Soon as they talked, they're clicked, like a soulmates click. And I couldn't be more happier that Alexi somehow, has his dreams comes true. I think he's having the same dream as me, to be able to see the world. And Alexi proved that could happen. This is ended with a HFN and a promise of HEA. Recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Home; Author: Visit Amazon's Garrett Leigh Page; Review: This is painful to read in the beginning, because nobody wants to experience what Leo and his sister's had. Angst and a heartwarming at the same time, this book is unputdownable. I liked how Leo and Charlie's relationships development and how their family accepted it. Especially Fliss, I liked Fliss. She the sister that everybody need as a sister. This is Garrett Leigh first YA (both Leo and Charlie are fifteen the first time they met), so don't expect sex. But there are kisses and many kisses. I enjoyed this a lot. Recommended!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On Davis Row; Author: Visit Amazon's N.R. Walker Page; Review: What is it with NR Walker that she can make my heart flutter every time I read her book? I was really looking forward to read this book ever since she teased us with all those love teasers between CJ and Noah. I dropped everything I read, took one day off house work, and enjoying the story. Yesterday was a perfect Saturday for me, because CJ and Noah made me happy, easily just like that. I was skeptical with CJ the first time, but then after 'knowing' him, he's just too easy to love, you know? You think he's a criminal? Think again after what he did to his Pops in the past, and he's just silent because what he can do? He was just a kid back then with the lacking of everything, knowledge, love, good family. He's just have Pops who's sick all the time. I wanted to cuddle him knowing what he went through. Good thing is, there's Noah, idealist parole officer, wanted to make CJ a 'better person'. I can say this is an insta-love, but with NR Walker style. They wait. They're freaking wait!!! LOL, I wanted to yell at Noah, just kiss him already Noah! And he didn't. Yet. That proper Noah and his stupid rules. Sigh. But then something's happened and I wanted to slap Noah for not believing CJ :( But that's not for long, they talked after that, and CJ made Noah 'understood'. Gosh, these boys stole my heart easily. Things ended the way I wanted, not really what CJ wanted though, but I really loved the ending and the 'after the ending'. CJ and Noah got their HEA, and I'm satisfied and happy. Really recommended this one for everyone.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Last Call; Author: Visit Amazon's Felice Stevens Page; Review: It was really a surprise book when Felice Stevens announced that she and Christina Lee has a collaboration book together and it's an MMM! From the sound of it, it's already sexy. I mean, I have love Felice's book since the beginning, loving her men, and writing with Christina Lee made me wonder how this book's gonna be. I dug in soon as I had the book in my hand and I can't stop reading until I finished this. Gray, Quinn, Emery, three lonely souls, Looking for something they can called 'home' for a very long time. At first, it was Quinn and Gray, best friends with the hiding feeling, you know, the usual. Both afraid if the feeling revealed, it will ruin their friendship. So, both better have a great friendship than having a love affair with a probability won't work out. But they forgot one thing. Communication. Men, with their 'communication skills'. SMH. The Emery came into the picture and there are some 'feelings' involved. Insecurity, jealousy, pain in the stomach that something should be happening but afraid they will ruin it. IMO, the feeling felt 'real', especially when there's a third person involved. Again, they need communication. They didn't went straight to bed together, not before everyone's knew what they wanted for each other. Oh and talking about 'bed', soon as they're together, nothing can stop them. And they're super sexy together, I'm not complaining. Not at all. But Emery felt something that Quinn and Gray have, he didn't have, he's became insecure. And it took some people to show him how much Gray and Quinn needed him. They are one. Of course, they have their happy ending, and I'm a happy girl that the three lovely soul finally found what they called 'HOME', in each other arms. SIGH. Recommended! One more, special applaud to shower kisses between Quinn and Gray!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Junkyard Heart (Porthkennack) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Garrett Leigh Page; Review: This is not an easy book for me. I lived with an addict for so many years, all the denial, and rejection to stop the addiction, at some point, killing me inside slowly. While my past rejected to be clean and keep going, I gave up after it drained me and almost killed my second baby for his behavior. Good thing is, some people have 'courage' to admit that they're an addict. That's not easy, because there's always a denial in the beginning. While Jas struggled to moved on from his past love affair, Kim somehow managed to stay sober for quite a long time. The two 'almost' broken soul finding sanctuary in each other heart. This book is very British, but I liked that Garrett took us to travel to Cornwall, I need to go there someday :) Well done, Garrett. I enjoyed this one a lot!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Right Way (The Way Home); Author: Visit Amazon's May Archer Page; Review: I knew it! That there's something 'burning' inside my Bas and Drew! Two of my favorite names , one book, a long time hidden love and a long time frustration of loving someone without he's knowing it. Gosh, my poor Drew. I enjoyed Bas and Drew's earlier relationship, I was kinda wanted to yell at Sebastian, 'Oh, come on Bas, look at him! He loves you!' Sometimes, 'labels' makes people cannot see what they're seeing in front of them, and Bas is no exception. He didn't 'see' Drew, he didn't see how much he cannot live without Drew beside him. He loves Drew, but 'he's straight, right?. Denial? Probably. But I'm glad Sebastian had finally realized that 'his love for Drew' is not a brotherhood or friendship love. It's love, 'love'. Pure and simple. And he embraced it. This is the kind of love that will last forever. I enjoyed Drew and Bas so much, complete with their 'adventure', and the cameos! Bas and Drew are sexy together. So far, they're easily become my favorite couple of this series. I recommend to read this book in order, to get to know about Cam, Cort, Damon and Cain. Recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dream: A Skins Novel (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Garrett Leigh Page; Review: A heartbreaking story with a dirty fil**y boys that only Garrett Leigh can do. I adored Angelo and Dylan's life journey as much as I enjoyed their sexapade As Garrett said, this is a fil**y book. Oh yeah, when Garret's being naughty, it's naughty to the max! Met in a sex club a first time, nothing we can expect more that some kink, exhibitionism, and some more dirty. Dylan and Angelo are dirty, dirty boys. I didn't mind at all! There's some soft BDSM, just a little D/s play, no blood shed whatsoever, I'm so okay with that. Angelo and Dylan 'need' each other, they need to be someone else in that club. They're still working on their dreams, not easy for both of them living and moving on with the baggage, but they made it eventually. Dylan with his much needed moving on from his past love, and Angelo with his broken family business. The sex is hot, sweaty, dirty and panty melt worthy, I promised you that.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Call Me by Your Name: A Novel; Author: Andr Aciman; Review: Captivating, breathtaking, heartbreaking. I invented my heart for Elio and Oliver. I'm such a mess right now. One of the best book I have ever read. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Confessions: Robbie (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Ella Frank Page; Review: I started with Logan, why? Because Logan is the one who started this story, and there's no Robbie without Logan. I never realized until later, how much Robbie wanted Logan and loved him, heartbroken by him. Damn Logan and his charm. Robbie gave Logan his two cents was the one made me added more star for this book. But I was shocked to realized that after all this time, after all this years of knowing you were with him, I'd still been walking around with this misguided fantasy that one day, somehow, you would end up being mine. Regrets only happen when you aren't brave enough to try something that scares you. I know that because I regret not feeling like I was enough for you, Because God, Logan...I loved you" Then came Julien and Joel Priestley, and Robbie's world had change into something unbelievably beautiful. Julien and Priest were just what Robbie's need in his life, not Logan, not anyone else. I loved how Julien and Priest put some effort to woe Robbie and made him felt respected, not just like some cheap third wheel in their marriage. I liked the dynamic among the three of them, and how they completed each other, because after I read this, I'm pretty much sure, without Robbie, Julien and Priest won't be having a happy marriage life. Sure they love each other, there's no doubt about that, but there's one thing that only Robbie could fulfill, just what Julien told him... "For me, it's your warmth , your smile, the happiness that radiates off you in waves. You're so passionate about things whether you're angry or excited, and that joy you have for life? It's contagious." This book felt like a slow burn at least for me, but it wasn't. Robbie decided that he wanted Julien and Priest quite fast, considering he's already 'interested' for months with Julien and Priest. They're all came with baggages, and I liked that Ella peeled the baggage one by one. This time Robbie's baggage, I believe, in the second book, we'll see what's really made Priest so uptight and guarded. I enjoyed this book, I enjoyed Robbie, Julien and Priest journey finding their happiness. It's still a long process, but I believe that they'll find it someday. And as for the sexy times, this is Ella Frank everyone, in case you need a reminder! Recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Storm (Men of Hidden Creek); Author: Visit Amazon's HJ Welch Page; Review: I was looking for a heartwarming book when I found Hunter and Chase, and I couldn't be happier. Awkward that he is, with baggage and all, Chase found his sanctuary in Hunter's arms. Added to the picture an adorable five year old girl and a three legs pup, I'm sold! This is a very sweet story, aside from a s typical homophobic that need a kiss from me, in the face, with a chair, this was a really enjoyable read. I liked the epilogue, and I met some of the characters from other books in this series, I think I need to read the series, all of them soon!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Problem (Single Dad Support Group); Author: Visit Amazon's Piper Scott Page; Review: This is a fun, seductive and enjoyable. Just what I needed when I had a full plate of 'life' goes on. Alex and Laurence hit it off from the first time they met in the gallery, and they're down 'dirty' with a little Daddy kink and some fetish I would't dare to mention here :) It was love at first sight, though they didn't mentioned it, but the 'aura' was there. I didn't mind, since this is a omegaverse world, and you know how omegas works. There's a little angst with one super mean ex-boyfriend (whoops, I didn't see it coming!), but Alex handled it quite well. A very nice and erotic omegaverse May December you are not to be missed!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Chance at Love; Author: Visit Amazon's Silvia Violet Page; Review: A low angst, sweet with an 'age different' element that really interest me in a first place. Chance and Darren flirted but failed to join the high-mile club, believable. Cute and adorable, especially when Chance pursued Darren to cross the line of being so proper. I liked how much Darren played a 'protector' for Chance and their chemistry built from the first time they met. I was looking for angst, but no. This is a feel good, comfort read and added a tiny bit of cinderfella vibes, this was a good fine read for a lazy summer beach reading! *3,5 stars*; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: On the Ice (Stick Side); Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Aislin Page; Review: I'm not really a sport stories reader, but some particular sport like hockey, ice skating, and swimming are some of books I like to read. This one from Amy Aislin captured my interest, because, hockey! I liked the slow burn chemistry between the MCs, makes the romance more real. And the way they're struggling through long distance relationship? It was precious. I believe this is a good start for the new series in the near future. Well done!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Right Royal Affair; Author: Visit Amazon's Helen Juliet Page; Review: I loved the idea of a Prince finding his match and finally come out to the world. This book is definitely inspired by the certain Royal wedding, only from a different POV. The MM POV. Theo is adorable and James infatuated by him. They fought gor their love, and yeah, this is a cinderfella story in a parallel world of MM. I enjoyed this book, especially Theo!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Two Golden Retrievers hang out in season's first blizzard in Colorado; Abstract: A video shows two Golden Retrievers sisters at the enchanting snow-covered garden in Littleton, Colorado; Category: video
Title: 72 hours after PG&E outages began, nearly all customers have their lights back on; Abstract: Nearly 72 hours after Pacific Gas and Electric Co. began a mass power cut-off in California that officials warned could last up to seven days, nearly all affected customers had their energy restored. On Friday night, PG&E said it had restored power to 98 percent of the 738,000 customer accounts in Central and Northern California that had lost it. In the Bay Area, 99 percent of customers had the lights back on. That left approximately 21,000...; Category: news
Title: Liam Hemsworth and Maddison Brown Show Major PDA in NYC; Abstract: The Aussie filed for divorce from Miley Cyrus in August; Category: movies
Title: Exclusive: Trump lawyer Giuliani was paid $500,000 to consult on indicted associate's firm; Abstract: President Trump's personal attorney was paid $500,000 for work he did for a company co-founded by Lev Parnas, Rudy Giuliani said.; Category: news
Title: Contractor claims video shows structural flaws prior to Hard Rock Hotel collapse; Abstract: A contractor posted a video arguing it showed structural problems inside the Hard Rock Hotel construction site two days before its deadly collapse.; Category: news
Title: $42 million price cut on tech billionaire's Silicon Valley monster mansion; Abstract: Silicon Valley big shot Scott McNealy drastically slashed the price on his mega Portola Valley, Calif., mansion on over 13 serene acres. McNealy originally listed the estate, which includes a 28,000-square-foot house, for $96.8 million in June 2018. The new listing price is $54.8 million, an impressive $42 million price cut.; Category: finance
Title: ISIS names successor to slain leader al-Baghdadi; Abstract: The militant group named Abu Ibrahim Hashimi al-Quraishi as the new leader in a message posted by its official media wing.; Category: news
Title: Why China's digital currency is a 'wake-up call' for the US; Abstract: Blockchain-powered digital currencies are the next frontier in the U.S.-China tech rivalry.; Category: finance
Title: America shockingly owes over $6 trillion to these countries; Abstract: In 2019 America's debt surpassed $22 trillion for the first time ever, as debt has climbed dramatically in the years following 2008's financial crisis. But who owns it? US debt can be bought by anyone through treasury securities (bills, notes or bonds), which represent an IOU from the government to the investor. The US then pays interest every year to service the debts. While much of America's debt is owed domestically, foreign investors hold more than $6 trillion, both through central banks and private funds.; Category: finance
Title: Meet the puppy found after the Baghdadi raid; Abstract: A Syrian photojournalist found an abandoned puppy in the ruins of Baghdadi's compound and decided to take him in.; Category: video
Title: Trump denies knowing lobbyist who boasted of inside access to administration; Abstract: President Trump on Monday denied knowing a prominent Washington, D.C., lobbyist who has claimed to have inside access to the Trump administration.; Category: news
Title: How I Got Lung Cancer at 31 Without Ever Smoking a Single Cigarette; Abstract: Rachael Malmberg was 31 when she received a deadly diagnosis. She is fighting her condition and has embarked upon a mission to educate others about the second leading cause of lung cancer and it has nothing to do with smoking.; Category: health
Title: Trump Taxes: Appeals Court Rules President Must Turn Over 8 Years of Tax Returns; Abstract: A federal appeals panel said on Monday that President Trump's accounting firm must turn over eight years of his personal and corporate tax returns to Manhattan prosecutors, a setback for the president's attempt to keep his financial records private.; Category: news
Title: Zlatan Ibrahimovic Announces Departure From LA Galaxy With 'You're Welcome'; Abstract: Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be moving on from the LA Galaxy and Major League Soccer. The 38-year-old striker tweeted out his thanks to the franchise and its fans, but also threw in a classic Zlatan comment along the way. It reminded us just how much the MLS is going to miss his personality.; Category: sports | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Making Faces; Author: Visit Amazon's Amy Harmon Page; Review: The author does a wonderful job of showing the beauty of each character and the flaws that reside in is all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Make Me Yours (Forever) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Alla Kar Page; Review: While I wouldn't go as far as saying it was great, this book wasn't too bad. The premise of the story was decent and Taylor, the bad boy fighter, is cliché yet hot. I would have liked to read a little more about Layla's hustling instead of just a couple pool games.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Red Hill: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Jamie McGuire Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book but I have to admit that I wanted more of the story selfish, I know, but still the truth.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maybe Someday; Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen Hoover Page; Review: I liked this so much. Something about the love and tenderness between the main characters touched me in a way that made me want to keep reading.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gibson's Legacy (Last Score) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's K L Shandwick Page; Review: I had a really difficult time getting past how emotionally all over the place the female lead was. I understand that she had abuse and trauma in her past. However, she was written as whiny, irritating and just generally unlikable. Not one of my favorites and I forced myself to finish it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Someone Else's Fairytale; Author: Visit Amazon's E M Tippetts Page; Review: This book wasn't for me. I found the story copy and rushed. Also, Chloe's character was odd...her thinking scattered and written as wishy washy. I think this could have been great if the author slowed down and focused a bit more.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Forevermore: Three Documented Stories of Jewish Historical Figures Overcoming Oppression (WW II); Author: Visit Amazon's Shlomo Kalo Page; Review: I have read the Hebrew original back then and later read the current English translation. I was moved and shaken by the well written, powerful, profound and certainly vivid description of some hidden traits of Jewish people and Jewish communities throuoght their long grueling history. The writing style is very intersting, the subject matter is historical events and probably historical lessons but you enjoy it as if you read good historical fiction! I would recommend this book as a "must read" to both Jewish and non-Jewish readers who find that in the Jews and in the Jewish existance there is a riddle and complexity that is unique to them and and want to find out more about it. The book gives you an interesting prespective (I wouldn't choose the word enjoyable because the historical events that Shlomo Kalo deals with are rather harsh) into this ridle not from the academic point of view but rather from the deep humane point of view. and as i said in the beginning you are moved and shaken. 5 full stars!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine; Author: Ilan Pappe; Review: Like learning about WW II Britain from a book written by Lord Haw-Haw. recommended for people who have patience for a lies; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: THRILLER: The Galilee Plot; Author: Visit Amazon's Shlomo Kalo Page; Review: What happens when an hateful Arab scientist finds a way to contaminate Jews with a deadly desease. And, it turns out that he had an Israeli colleague when they both made their Phd in New York? This colleageu and his wife are now in the milldle of a turmoil to both keep their calm Swiss vacation as piecful and as harmonious as possible and to thwart the dadly plot altogether at the same time. An original plot and a very nourishing food for thought. This book is rich! Unlike many other thrillers (and I read A Lot of thrillers, mainly mainstream American) you have some added value to the plot. The author is really a master in many fields not only in writing, and I very much liked his insights into many social and spiritual matters that are interlaced with the plot. I liked the humor as well. This is a very interesting read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Messenger (Uk Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Silva Page; Review: I have read few of Silva's books . I like reading him though he is not my favorite thrillers writer. to me, it is funny how he misses the Israeli atmosphere which should be the background of Allon, his team and bosses. I am sure the author visited Israel but he is very far from getting its minutiae. The author popularity is very impressive and am happy a pro-Israeli artist has such a success. Well done Daniel Silva!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: THE TROUSERS Parables for the 21st Century: Wisdom stories, Inspirational stories; Author: Visit Amazon's Shlomo Kalo Page; Review: This kind of books is so missing today! Beautiful parables and short stories. They can be very funny at times ("The Best of the Best" ) or deadly serious (The Man and the Tiger) when you sigh in relief at the end and find yourself smiling too. Many of them have bold and intriguing ideas about various human phenomena. Each and every story had a lesson worthy of paying attention to and you do pay attention because they are so very well written. Sometimes this was a thought that I have already had but the story made in clearer and I became more aware of its importance. You learn from the stories honesty, courage, how to identify fake people and how not to cheat yourself or be fake yourself too. All in all reading the book was a very enjoyable and fresh experience and I read it more than once!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: iPower 1000 Watt HPS MH Digital Dimmable Grow Light System Kits Air Cooled Reflector Hood Set; Brand: iPower; Review: this is a truly great kit. expectations from a 600 watt hps bulb will compare with the results from a1000 watt metal halide during flowering cycle. the cool tube hoods are for real. they lowered the temp in the space 20 to 30 degrees, creating a great grow space. delivery was quick; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Orbit 62001 Lawn and Garden Digital Watering Timer; Brand: Orbit; Review: Worked good until it quit. Didn't even last a whole season. Maybe a couple of months. Didn't try to return it. Will use this seller again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HydroDynamics Clonex Rooting Gel, 100 ml; Brand: Clonex; Review: This works really good. Will return to this seller.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BambooMN Brand - Premium Round Sharp Point Bamboo Skewers 4.1" X 2.5mm - 1,000pcs; Brand: BambooMN; Review: Fast delivery. Perfect for corn dogs. Good quality. Does not come with the bamboo tube.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEDwholesalers GYO2002 4-Piece 400 Watt Hydroponic Reflector Grow Light Set; Brand: LEDwholesalers; Review: Came quick. Good quality. Good price. Needs a much better hood.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LEDwholesalers GYO2004 4-Piece 600 Watt Hydroponic Reflector Grow Light Set; Brand: LEDwholesalers; Review: Everything has been excellent on part of the seller and equipment. I simply don'tlike these hoods. Have since replaced all with hoods that are part of the ventilation system.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydrofarm 7.5 Inch Dome Jump Start CK64060 Hot House with Heat Mat, Tray, 72 Cell Insert, 7.5; Brand: Hydrofarm; Review: Had it for years & still using. A good choice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydrofarm Germination, Reptiles and Brewing Jump Start MTPRTC Digital Controller Thermostat for Heat Mats, Seed Ge, 9-by-19-1/2-Inch; Brand: Hydrofarm; Review: Excellent tool. Working for years and still going strong. This will seriously increase seed germination and clone rooting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iPower 1000 Watt High Pressure Sodium HPS Grow Light Bulb Lamp, High PAR Enhanced Red and Orange Spectrums CCT; Brand: iPower; Review: Great packing, shipping, price and excellent flowering bulbs. These 600watt SHPS bulbs give equal harvest to the 1000watt halides that I used to use for flowering @ a 40% savings for electricity. No brainer? Yaaaaaa!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds, 2.5 Pounds, Chemical Free, Alfalfa Seeds, High Sprout Germination; Brand: Todd's Seeds; Review: Very high germination!!!! Best price!!!! I have only praise for these seeds and this seller!!!! This is where Ill go to resuply!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Good Ideas CW-2X Compost Wizard Dueling Tumbler; Brand: Good Ideas; Review: Fast shipping and well packaged!!! I LIKE THIS COMPOSTER!!!!!! Makes composting easy!!!! Really works!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Plantronics TELEPHONE HEADSET SYSTEM S11 65148-11; Brand: Plantronics; Review: Thank you~ This item lacked the phone lift and that is the only reason we returned it, we found nan old Plantronics set we had in the offic eand w e were able to just purchase to lifter. However I wanted to let your company know: Your service was prompt and professional. We look forward to using you again if you have an item we need, that you may have. Thanks again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: POTOMAC from SwissGear by Wenger Computer Double Gusset Rolling Case; Brand: Wenger; Review: Said that it would fit a 17" laptop. Definitely did not fit a 17" laptop.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Samsonite Classic Two Gusset 17" Toploader, Black; Brand: Samsonite; Review: Did not fit a 17" laptop as it states. Had to return..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Incase Sling Sleeve Deluxe 13in. Black; Brand: Incase Designs; Review: Great basic laptop case for a good price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics AC Powered Computer Speakers; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Used for a sound boost from my computer for music at work. Easy to plug in and easy to use!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sabrent 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub with Individual LED Power Switches (HB-UM43); Brand: Sabrent; Review: Took a minute to figure out how to work it. Has to do with making sure the button is down on ONLY the one/ones you are using.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 19" Class LED TV and DVD/Media Player with Car Package; Brand: Naxa Electronics; Review: Would not mount on the wall. Horrible. Never got it right. Returned.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: G-Cord 18 Keys Wireless USB Numeric Keypad for iMac, MacBook,; Brand: G-Cord; Review: Had difficulty getting this to work though it looks as though it would be simple to use and self explanatory.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hampton Inn Lake Havasu City; City: Lake Havasu City Arizona; Review: Thought we'd get a little better service here, after reading earlier reviews. Walked into reception, and said we had 2 rooms booked, the first reply was HMMM, a little early! It was 2.30pm, check in was 3pm! Very early to bed should be the title for this area, hardly ANYWHERE stays open after 9pm, and with even the hotel bar closed by 8pm, felt as if we'd travelled 6000miles tobe sent to bed early!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beachcomber Beach Resort Hotel; City: St Pete Beach Florida; Review: Have stayed here for MANY years, (1st went in 1992!). We are NEVER disappointed, how could you be? Right on the beautiful beach, lovely pool, GREAT bar, ( Jimmy B's), and great staff. If you can spend that little extra, get an upstairs beach front room, the views are amazing, (although you DO hear the music in these rooms, but just stay up late!). The sunsets are fantastic, and if you're going here, contact them 2-3 months in advance, and ask for a Platinum Players card, AMAZING discounts with this.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Warner Leisure Hotels Norton Grange Coastal Village; City: Yarmouth Isle of Wight England; Review: Had a good visit here recently, it's in a great spot, only 5 minutes from the ferry, and right on the waters edge. Food is fine, but a little repetitive. Entertainment.........ok for a couple of nights, but the band that's there EVERY night isn't the best, and when everyone just got dancing, the music was stopped to play bingo/quizzes! This would be better in the afternoons. Drinks are very expensive, and the charge for a DASH of mixers really was too much. Best part of the entertainment for us, was in the 'Mariners bar' after 11.30. All in all, a good place for a weekend or 3-4 days, but no more.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apostolata Island Resort Spa; City: Skala Cephalonia Ionian Islands; Review: This is a great hotel, amazing staff, and good food. Rooms are luxurious too. We were lucky enough to have a great sea view from our balcony. The sea is down a VERY steep hill, ok going down, but for the less mobile, coming back could be difficult. That said, it's well worth the walk. Be sure to take a taxi into Skala, to sample local restaurants etc, although the hotel food is good, it's much nicer to sit and look at a menu now and again! Definately a place i'd recommend, and return to sometime soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn; City: Tusayan Arizona; Review: This is a great hotel, friendly, helpful, and in a great location. There are restaurants within walking distance, and the Grand canyon is a short drive away. You need to book early, as it gets full, but that's probably because it's so good! Would definately stay again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites Maingate East; City: Kissimmee Florida; Review: This is a great hotel, in a great spot, but can be a little noisey. The rooms are really good, and the location is good too, about 10 minutes from Disney, and walking distance of about 3 minutes to Old Town with its bars/restaurants etc. The hotel bar is a bit of a let down, as it's out by the pool, and closes fairly early, also the breakfast is a bit of a free for all, but, having said that, we've stayed here about 6 times now, and would definately stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Aku Tiki Inn; City: Daytona Beach Shores Florida; Review: We have stayed here, probably 7-8 times, and enjoyed every stay. We normally use it as a base for the 'Turkey Rod Run' at the track. The restaurant is good, the staff are great, and the views are amazing. Just fall out of bed onto the beach, or into the pool! We stayed somewhere else last time, and really missed the Aku Tiki!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beachcomber Beach Resort Hotel; City: St Pete Beach Florida; Review: Just got back from 2 weeks here, and have to say, the place is as good as ever. They are spending a load of money on the place, new decking, bar etc complete with all new furniture and water features on the new deck. We had a great beachfront room, with great views over the Gulf of Mexico. The restrooms have just had a makeover, and are good, and the pools are great too. Already looking forward to our next visit there. The staff are so good, from the moment you check in, until the (terrible), time you check out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Campanile Alicante; City: Alicante Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: Just spent 2 nights/3days at this hotel. Only rated as a '3' star hotel, but personally found it VERY good. Clean, and so friendly, with a good bar, and walking distance to marina, (15mins), comfortable rooms too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coral Lagoon Resort Villas Marina by KeysCaribbean; City: Marathon Florida Keys Florida; Review: We booked online for this place, never quite sure what you're getting. When we arrived it was everything and more than we expected. The place was just stunning, set right on the water, with a nice deck with rocking chairs, UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS! We sat here to start and end our days, just looking at the water. The house itself was great, with flatscreen tv's, free wi-fi, nice kitchen, and good bathrooms. We hated to leave!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PortBlue Salgar Hotel; City: S Algar Menorca Balearic Islands; Review: This is a great hotel, with amazing staff. We only had 5 days there, but it's definitely on the 'will go back' list! Situated right next to the coast, with a great Lido complex just across the (QUIET), street. Ok, there's no beach there, but this really isn't a problem, as getting in/out of the sea is easy. If I had to be really picky, the food could be better, but overal well worth the visit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Palace Antillas; City: Palm Eagle Beach Aruba; Review: This is a great hotel, but maybe a bit tired. The staff are amazing, and nothing is too much trouble. The swim-up bar gets a bit rowdy in the afternoons, but the other, larger pool is fine. We were there for 14 nights, and unfortunately, the 'entertainment' is a seven day cycle, so exactly the same over two weeks. The food also, (for me), got a bit boring, as largely the same throughout the stay. There are some great restaurants within walking distance though, and we ate out 6 nights, and 2-3 lunchtimes! Overall, a good place to stay with a nice beach right in front of the hotel. If you enjoy getting away from the screaming children, stay out of the sister hotel next door! 😎 Having said this, would I go back? Yes I would. Be sure to wonder down to Smokey Joes rib shack' they are amazing!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: CamelBak eddy Water Bottle (Discontinued Styles); Brand: CamelBak; Review: This is just what i was looking for. A lot of times I do two gym classes and I need enough water to get through both. I also wanted something that would be quick to drink between breaks. It says it is waterproof but I have had water leak out from time to time, idk maybe i filled it to much to the top or still had some in the valve. But all in all I love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hydro Flask Insulated Wide Mouth Stainless Steel Water Bottle, 32-Ounce; Brand: Hydro Flask; Review: This bottle really works! It keeps things cold until the next day. Also it was on sale and cheaper than the 30z who dosent love a bargain! Watch out if you put ice in it, it gave me a brain freeze! My old plastic bottle I could put ice in drink it 30 min later and most of the ice would be gone. This one i can drink it an hour later and its COLD as if i just took it out the freezer! I bought this bottle because I wasn't drinking enough water at work because half way through the day my water would be room temperature and I was to lazy uh I mean working to hard to get up and get ice. I actually am finding that I am drinking the whole 40z because the water is still nice and cold in the afternoon as if I had just poured it in there 5 min ago. I actually have noticed that I am drinking more water because it is so cold. If I do happen to leave any water in the bottle until the next day it is still cool. Its not like refrigerator cold but its also not nasty room temperature cold. I also swapped out the mouth piece that it comes with and bought the straw version from REI (to lazy and clumsy to keep taking the top off) for like $6 much cheaper than the going rate on amazon. And if you want to make yourself feel even better about your purchase the company donates 5% of the sales from the bottle to a list of charities they support.. On the wrapper there is a code if you go to the website you can select from a list of their charities to contribute to. All in all I love my bottle and I don't think I will ever go back to a regular water bottle. Overtime I plan on swapping out my regular plastic water bottles for hydro flask ones! I haven't had the chance to try it out in summer yet but I plan on purchasing another one just for my car.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Empower Weighted Gloves for Women, Kickboxing, MMA, 2 Lb Set (1 Pound Each Glove), Blue; Brand: Empower; Review: I wanted some gloves for body combat and found these they definitely give your arms the additional work out. I have small hands so I was pleasantly surprised they fit well. I did receive two of the same hand but I contacted the company and they quickly sent me a new set. Would definitely buy again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dunfire Colorful Replacement Clip Holder Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker; Brand: Dunfire; Review: Wasnt sure if it would fit like the original fitbit case but it works, and I love the color; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dunfire Colorful Replacement Clip Holder Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker; Brand: Dunfire; Review: Wasnt sure if it would fit like the original fitbit case but it works, and I love the color; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dunfire Colorful Replacement Clip Holder Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker; Brand: Dunfire; Review: Wasnt sure if it would fit like the original fitbit case but it works, and I love the color; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dunfire Colorful Replacement Clip Holder Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker; Brand: Dunfire; Review: Wasnt sure if it would fit like the original fitbit case but it works, and I love the color; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dunfire Colorful Replacement Clip Holder Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker; Brand: Dunfire; Review: Wasnt sure if it would fit like the original fitbit case but it works, and I love the color; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dunfire Colorful Replacement Clip Holder Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker; Brand: Dunfire; Review: Wasnt sure if it would fit like the original fitbit case but it works, and I love the color; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dunfire Colorful Replacement Clip Holder Fitbit One Wireless Activity Plus Sleep Tracker; Brand: Dunfire; Review: Wasnt sure if it would fit like the original fitbit case but it works, and I love the color; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Friday Night Lights (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mystery (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ladder 49 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Elektra (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hostage (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 13 Ghosts (1960); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop (1984); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: On Golden Pond (1981); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Don't Say a Word (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Lion King: Special Edition (1994); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Titanic (1953); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sum of All Fears (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Class Action (1991); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Patriot Games (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Murder By Numbers (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop II (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Driving Miss Daisy (1989); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Stepmom (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire: Bonus Material (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Presidio (1988); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sex and the City: Season 1 (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 3 (1994); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: White Christmas (1954); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Just Cause (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courage Under Fire (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Little Mermaid (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A Thousand Acres (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: High Fidelity (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Royal Tenenbaums (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Happiness (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Love Actually (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Cooler (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fog of War (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Apostle (1997); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Fish (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When We Were Kings (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystery Train (1989); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Reservoir Dogs (1992); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Enemy of the State (1998); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Graduate (1967); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Long Haul (Diary of a Wimpy Kid book 9); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Kinney Page; Review: My 11 year old son has liked it very much, actually he is crazy about it. He is looking forward to its new (9.) edition very impatiently. We submit our greatest loving to Mr. Jeff KINNEY.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sycamore Row (The Jake Brigance); Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: It's a perfect novel for me. It's just very thrilling and outstanding plot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Juror; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: It is just breathtaking. I have just loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skipping Christmas; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: Just excellent, extraordinary end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: Very exciting, also shows us how much worse the system corruption is and how much worthless some lives are for some justice men.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: K&N 33-2456 High Performance Replacement Air Filter; Brand: K&N; Review: Early to tell If it will work over time but so far so good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Curt Manufacturing 17500 TruTrack Trunnion Bar Weight Distribution Hitch with Integrated Sway Control (10,000 lbs. GTW, 2" Shank); Brand: Curt Manufacturing; Review: Be very careful- just broke the L shaped clip on the rear of this set up when it shouldn't have. I went to several dealers locally and they said the hitch itself is decent but not the rest. I was advised to buy an equalizer setup - and the side by side difference makes the curt look bad. Save yourself a lot of grief. Unless I'm missing something here this hitch in plain words sucks.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Camco Flying Insect Screen for Dometic Refrigerator Vents - Protects from Flying Insect Nests, 20” x 1-1/2” Stainless Steel; Brand: Camco; Review: They need to include about 20 more zip ties.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Equal-i-zer 91-00-4250 High Performance Lubricant (4 Ounces); Brand: Equal-i-zer; Review: You need to apply this every use.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Valterra TX8HPB Waste Valve Extension Tube - 8"; Brand: Valterra; Review: Sturdy item. You have to cut it too fit. I used a cooper pile cutter and installed it. So far , so good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moroso 85481 Air/Oil Separator for GM Truck; Brand: Moroso; Review: Decent product but ended up going with rxp catch can with clean side seperator and the motor ran perfect !!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Camco RhinoFLEX 3' Tote Tank Sewer Hose Kit; Brand: Camco; Review: Works perfect for my portable tank.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sparkling ICE Spring Water, Variety Flavors, 17-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 18); Brand: Sparkling ICE; Review: Refreshing and thirst quenching drink. Flavorful. Would definitely order again. Highly recommend this drink. Discovered by chance at the recommendation of a friend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KIND Bars, Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt, Gluten Free, 1.4 Ounce Bars, 12 Count; Brand: KIND; Review: Delicious mix of sweet with the hint of salt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KIND Bars, Dark Chocolate Chili Almond, Gluten Free, 1.4 Ounce Bars, 12 Count; Brand: KIND; Review: Delicious mix of sweet with the hint of salt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kind Bars, Madagascar Vanilla Almond, Gluten Free, Low Sugar, 1.4oz; Brand: KIND; Review: Delicious mix of sweet with the hint of salt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Mountain Coffee Caramel Vanilla Cream, K-Cup Portion Pack for Keurig K-Cup Brewers, 24-Count; Brand: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters; Review: Tasty and mild with a hint of sweet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KIND Bars, Caramel Almond and Sea Salt, Gluten Free, 1.4 Ounce Bars, 12 Count; Brand: KIND; Review: Delicious mix of sweet with the hint of salt.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sparkling ICE Lemonade, Raspberry, 17 Ounce (Pack of 12); Brand: Sparkling ICE; Review: Refreshing and tasty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nestle Foods Ovaltine Chocolate Malt, 12 oz; Brand: Nestle; Review: Great taste and flavor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nature's Way Coconut Premium Oil Great for Cooking, 20 Fl Oz., 20 Fluid Ounce; Brand: Nature's Way; Review: Easy to measure and healthy oil.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bequet Gourmet Caramel - 24oz (Salt Chocolate); Brand: Bequet; Review: These are fantastic. The combination of caramel and salt really came out.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Oceanis Hotel; City: Rhodes Town Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: on our seventh visit to the oceanis, it just gets beter and better. The staff are excellant cant do enough for you, Spiros the head waiter is second to none.The food gets better as does Yannis. Looking forward to our next visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oceanis Hotel; City: Rhodes Town Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: we had an excellent time . As always the excellent staff are what make this hotel from Spyros in the restaurant a polite, caring and gentle man where nothing is too much trouble, to Janis in the bar who always makes you welcome and remember everyones drinks to Dimitri in the snack bar always polite and enjoys a joke. The food has improved 100 % since we visited 2 years ago and they have various theme nights and all delicious. The food and snacks and drinks were all great. The rooms are starting to be upgraded which is better. The only down side I would say is you have to pay for Wi-Fi in the 4 star plus hotels we normally stay in they have free Wi-Fi even if only in the reception areas. having said that would recommend this hotel had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sandos Papagayo Beach Resort; City: Playa Blanca Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: We stayed here in may this year for 2 weeks myself partner and parents . I read the reviews before going and was a little worried as everyone said upgrade to royal elite .well after being there there is no need to upgrade we had a fantastic time the food and drinks were great All the staff were amazing friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The only down side is there are no bell boys and you have to find your rooms yourself. The hotel itself is massive so you were always able to find a sunbed and all public areas were very clean and well maintained. The location is great as well just a short walk along the front to the marina . In fact enjoyed it that much looking to book for next year; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Elba Sara; City: Caleta de Fuste Antigua Fuerteventura Canary Islands; Review: just back from this hotel was great, food and drink fine , staff excellent went here by default as were supposed to be going to gambia. The hotel was very clean unfortunately the weather was a bit iffy but then again it is February. Went on a trip to the oasis park wouldn't recommend as a very long day and could do to be cut short by a least an hour. I think the best thing about this hotel is the staff could not do enough for you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Voyage Bodrum; City: Bodrum City Bodrum Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: just been back a few days from spending a fantastic 14 days here. Travelled with my mum, dad , auntie ,partner and myself. To be honest was a bit apprehensive as my mother cant walk very far due to breathing difficulties but shouldn't have worried due to the fantastic service we got from this hotel, ilgen duru kurcali the guest relations manager was amazing she organised a wheelchair to use for the duration of our stay and we had rooms close to reception, the bar patisserie and lifts what more could one ask.for. Now to the hotel I could not fault anything there is everything you could wish for as well as the normal restaurant there is an al a carte as well . On the beach there is waiter service, a fruit bar and you can get ice creams lollies etc. I would say what makes this hotel is the staff, from the cleaners, beach security, waiters right up to the general manager Can Kocaoglu nothing is too much trouble. I would like to say thank you to Typhoon for the special cocktails and Burcu our lovely gentle waitress in the bar. This is one of the best holidays we have had and a great experience for my parents first holiday in turkey. All being well we will be back next year Thank you Voyage Bodrum for a perfect holiday.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SENTIDO Phenicia; City: Hammamet Nabeul Governorate; Review: just back from a fortnight in this hotel apart from the weather first week had a great time, staff excellent in all areas bars restaurant and animation . we were lucky to get a room on the 4th floor so fantastic views and lovely room. Food was ok you could always find something to eat , the only down side for me was the lack of variety and availability of fresh fruit especially at breakfast, also no local baileys or tia maria which in the past when we have visited Tunisia have been able to have. On the whole though was good and if the price is right would definitely return to this hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: William Edge; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Love this place! Jaima is the best stylist and I have been a regular for a few years now. Can't beat Aveda products either! I haven't had a chance to indulge in the spa but will hopefully do that soon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 404 Kitchen; City: Nashville, TN; Review: What a gem in the gulch! We went for our anniversary dinner and was blown away by the amazing service, food and drink selection. The place is small so you may be really close to your neighbor but we were at a private 2 top all by ourselves which was very romantic! Recommend the three little pigs starter, and pork stroganoff was delicious! Better save room for dessert too! Can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Peep; City: Nashville, TN; Review: We love Le Peep for weekend brunch! You need to get there early on Sunday to avoid the church rush because the wait can get pretty long. Also, the service can be slow at times but that's hit or miss. The food however never disappoints. I'm a breakfast lover so I usually stick with the eighteen wheeler so I can get a variety. But the pampered eggs, omelets, and pancakes are all delish! The fresh squeezed mimosas are pretty tasty too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Publicity; City: Bellevue, TN; Review: Favorite restaurant in Bellevue! The food is so good and always love trying something new. Brunch, lunch, dinner...highly recommend any of it! So happy we finally have a delicious option without having to leave Bellevue!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Adams Swimming Pool; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Very helpful to answer any questions or educate on how to fix issues on your own. They have opened and closed our pool for the last 8 years which is worry free and no need to be there while they do it. Highly recommend!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Serenity Nail Spa; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Been to this place for a few years and it definitely depends on the tech regarding service and quality. I had Donna who barely followed instructions and left for about 5 minutes during my manicure. Going on vacation and 2 days ago got manicure. Already chips on ends, cuticles look horrible and bloody. Won't be going back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Naturalight™ 7" Magnifying Lamp with Clamp, 3 Diopter, 28 Watt Bulb, White; Brand: Daylight; Review: Great quality and easy to use; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Triangle Bulbs T95051-3-VA, LED 40 Watt Equivalent Dimmable G16.5 Light Bulb, Candelabra Base, Warm White, 3 Pack; Brand: Triangle Bulbs; Review: These are excellent replacements for candelabra-based ceiling fan bulbs. They do not dim, but are almost physically identical to the incandescent bulbs supplied with the fan, but with a much brighter light for the room; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kwikset Cylinder Remover; Brand: Kwikset; Review: So much better than jamming screwdrivers into a lock.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Step2 545200 MailMaster Plus Mailbox, Stone Gray; Brand: Step2; Review: Recommended over the RubberMaid version, because this can handle the range of temperatures in the central midwest. Being able to retrieve mail without going into the street, rocks!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BrassCraft SHD7079 D Mixet MRH-MET Single Handle Tub and Shower Volume Control Faucet Handle, Chrome; Brand: BrassCraft Mfg; Review: So much better than either the metal lever or the plastic knob; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gibraltar Mailboxes Mailbox Reflective Address Plaque Plastic Black, Mailbox Accessory, MBPLAQ0B; Brand: Gibraltar Mailboxes; Review: Good, but a bit overpriced, in my opinion.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nutone 647 Wall Cap Aluminum 7 Round Duct; Brand: Nutone; Review: Good product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Westek 71190SNCC LED Theater Style Auto On/Off Nite Lite, Nickel; Brand: Westek; Review: Good product for nighttime runs around the house. Looks very much like incandescent light.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prime-Line KC60HD Safety Spring Door Closer – Easy to Install to Convert Hinged Doors to Self-Closing – Diecast Construction; Brand: Prime-Line Products; Review: Solved our problem of leaving the door into the garage ajar and is pretty inconspicuous. A contractor saw it and asked for the link to buy it. He had never seen a solution that was this clever.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Outcome (Breakers) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Edward W. Robertson Page; Review: Looking forward to reading the rest of the series, which is currently on sale. This is a short introductory novella to The Breakers series, and good enough to stand alone only because there is much more story to follow within the aforementioned series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: After The Night - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Rachel Dax Page; Review: Being more of a science fiction or horror fan, I'm very picky about romance books. This story is one of the better I've read. The author obviously has a handle on proper writing, and the editing impressive. The story held my interest as well, with the characters, story evolution, and primary relationship feeling relatable and believable. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alpha - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Taylor Hohulin Page; Review: Decent writing, with few editing mistakes, but the story read more like a longer short story than an ebook; lacking discernible depth. Character development is what gets me excited most, and this book fell short, leaving a feeling of disconnectedness and reoccurring boredom. The primary storyline, however, is interesting enough that it allowed me to finish the book without feeling it to be wasted time - just not good enough for me to call it time well spent.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Irrational Numbers - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's E A Gray Page; Review: What a ride! Brilliant writing and editing, exciting mystery, murder & mayhem, and laugh aloud dialogues made this read a real treat. The only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars is because I feel the romance was under-played toward the end, which left me somewhat dissatisfied, yet it's still a story worthy of your time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Atlantis Gene: A Thriller (The Origin Mystery, Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's A.G. Riddle Page; Review: What a joy to read a new author who writes so well, and has enough pride in his work to ensure it is well polished prior to release. I thoroughly enjoyed this first book by Mr. Riddle, and could hardly put it down. Truly, this is the best sci-fi book by an indie author I've ever read. It is written with the finesse that one would expect from seasoned, professionally published and edited authors. The story is immensely fascinating and educational, with a terrific balance between fact and fiction. Highly recommended!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Naero's Fury (A Spacer Clans Adventure Book 3) eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Mason Elliott Page; Review: The Spacer Clans Adventure series is imaginative, exciting, and well conceived. However, the third installment, Naero's Fury, suffers from a lack of editorial polish with obvious, rampant errors and inconsistencies. The writing is still compelling, but if you are bothered by the stuttering effect of improper tense, wording, or punctuation, and other glaring errors, you may feel frustrated that your $5 didn't purchase the kind of clarity and streamlining one would expect from such a price tag. It needs to be edited again in entirety as there are blatant errors on practically every page. For lack of professionalism, and thus being overpriced, -2 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes Musical Toy; Brand: Baby Einstein; Review: Nice melodies, baby loves it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edushape Halilit Mini Orchestra; Brand: Edushape; Review: Baby likes it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Puppy's Piano; Brand: Fisher-Price; Review: My 7 month old likes it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Animal Zoo Educational Foam Puzzle Floor Mat for Kids + 72 Pieces, 6"x6" Squares Blocks, Covers 12 sq ft; Brand: Liberty Imports; Review: I don't like that the senter comes comes. the baby can eat and choke on it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: VTech Touch & Swipe Baby Phone; Brand: VTech; Review: My baby loves it and doesn't come after my phone anymore haha! He's 7 months old.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Infantino Textured Multi Ball Set; Brand: Infantino; Review: It's okay; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: VTech Move and Crawl Ball, Orange; Brand: VTech; Review: It's a good toy and the music is not annoying but my 9 month old wasn't interested in it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: VTech Count and Wobble Cody; Brand: VTech; Review: Cute toy and music is not annoying. My 9 month old likes it enough but it's not his favorite toy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: EocuSun Kid's Ball Pit Playpen with Zippered Storage Bag; Brand: EocuSun; Review: My 1 year old loves it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TOMY Toys Hide & Squeak Eggs; Brand: TOMY; Review: It's cute, my 1 year old like them.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Tikes Primary Colors Toy Chest; Brand: Little Tikes; Review: Its huge! A lot of toys fit in!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mega Bloks 80-Piece Big Building Bag, Classic; Brand: Mega Bloks; Review: Very sturdy blocks!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jellycat Bashful Beige Bunny, Large, 15 inches; Brand: Jellycat; Review: My 19 month old son loves sleeping with the bunny. It was the 1st time I saw him cuddling a plush toy! The bunny is very soft. I'm glad I got the large one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Liberty Imports Little Engineer Multifunctional Kids Musical Learning Tool Workbench; Brand: Liberty Imports; Review: My 20 month old can play with it for 15 min straight.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Djeco Small Wings Stickers (160 pc); Brand: Djeco; Review: Provides good entertainment for 21 month old on a plane.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Toys Dump Truck - FFP Packaging; Brand: Green Toys; Review: Great toy!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 8 Piece Tegu Pocket Pouch Magnetic Wooden Block Set, Mahogany; Brand: Tegu; Review: Good distraction toy especially for a 21 month old on a plane.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jellycat Magic Bunny Book; Brand: Jellycat; Review: Good book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Russian Alphabet Electronic Mat / Azbuka by by ZNATOK; Brand: Znatok; Review: I didn't like it because the letters are too hard to press for 2 years old.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Shower Filter Shower Head Water Filter High Output with 2 Multi Stage Replacement Cartridge Shower Filter for Hard Water; Brand: NATAGO; Review: This is a very nice size infuser bottle. you don't need a lot of fruits to fill the tube part. It is also very easy to clean and no fruit gets stuck in the tube. Right now I am using it as my lemon and water drink. I keep it overnight in the fridge and I wake up in the morning, I have something refreshing and healthy drink. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to try this product for a fraction of the price. I highly recommend this product to anyone looking for decent size infuser bottle that you can carry around with u. It could be a walk in the park with your dog, or while you are exercising, or take it in the car with you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Abco Tech ABC2050 Tech Multicolor Ocean Wave Light Projector, 12 LED, BLUE, RED, GREEN,; Brand: Abco Tech; Review: My children are enjoying this multicolor light show. Every night before they sleep, they turn this on. They take turns choosing colors every night. The light show lasts about 30 minutes or so. We use the USB cable that came with it but it also came with 4.5V DC plug. It is really fun watching the wave of lights dancing on the ceiling. It is very relaxing specially if you have a soothing music on. It helps my kids sleep faster too. I definitely recommend this product to anyone specially if you love light shows. **i receive the product at a promo price in return of my honest opinion about it.*; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LED Headlamp Flashlight with Red Light – Brightest Headlight for Camping Hiking Running Backpacking Hunting Walking Reading; Brand: nyteBright; Review: First, let me say that I purchased this at a discounted price in return of my honest and unbiased opinion. I bought this headlamp for my husband who is always working in the garage. Most of the time I have to assist him with a flash flight so he can see better. The headlamp is nicely made and good quality. I was worried that it might feel cheap, like those cheap dollar store type quality. I am very surprised how nicely put together this is. The strap is adjustable so I will be able to adjust to use it. The lamp or flash light part has two buttons. One is for red light, great to use in the backyard without having to worry about disturbing your neighbors, and the other button is for white light. It has different settings, high, medium and dim and flashing lights. The quality of the brightness is really amazing. I tested it out in the backyard and it's just as good as my regular flashlight. I am really loving this head lamp. So far this is exactly what my husband need while working with his things in the garage. It can also be handy one day, can use it for camping, biking, fishing and a lot more else. I definitely highly recommend this product. Not only it's well build but the light is really bright. I posted photos and hope it will be helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: [2nd; Brand: LEPOWER; Review: This is a very nice 8 bright LED spot light. I was able to purchase this at a discounted price in return of my unbiased review and I am thrilled that I did because I love it. I placed it on my 12x12 back porch and it gives out just enough brightness so I can see where I am going. I may have to get 3 more to put along the back wall of the house since I like this one a lot. I highly recommend this product. very well built and easy to operate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luxe Bidet Neo 185 Elite Series Fresh Water Non-Electric Mechanical Bidet Toilet Attachment with Strong Faucet Valves, Metal; Brand: LUXE Bidet; Review: I am very pleased with this Luxe Bidet Neo 185. It is a very simple device to install and to operate and it really works great. I am proud to say that I installed all by myself with out my husband's help. Everything you need is in the box. The directions are pretty clear. I also did a lot of research about this brand and watched countless of youtube videos about it. I wanted to be prepared and familiarize the product before I use it. The installation as I said was fairly easy. You shut off the water valve and drain the water from the water tank. You unscrew the connection under the tank. Screw the plastic T adapter provided and below it, you attach your main water hose and in the middle is where you attach the hose of the bidet unit. If you have a tight space like mine, I find it easier to do the plumbing part first before attaching the bidet unit on to the toilet. Make sure your screw everything nice and tight so you won't get water leaks or you will have to re-do it over again. What I love about this bidet is that it 's simple and it does the job. Sure the way more expensive ones looks so much better but I don't think I wanna fool around with all kinds of buttons and stuff. With this bidet, you turn the knob and it "cleans" you right away. This also have a self cleaning feature. When you turn the lower knob all the way to the right, water will come out of the nozzle self washing it. I like to take a brush and liquid soap to clean the nozzle and I find this feature handy for rinsing the suds out. Also before spraying "myself", I turn the "self clean" mode on for few seconds and then do the "spray me mode" after that. I cannot tell you how much I love this bidet and how clean it makes me feel. I know a lot of people doesn't like the idea of bidet but once you try it, you are never going back to using just TP, unless you're out in public rest room. Think of it like mud on your hands. Wiping it off does not really do the job but washing it off does. Also I want to add that this model does not have the hot water feature but that is ok with me. It actually feel fresh when you use cold water. Last thing I want to add before I forget is if you have a strong water pressure, do not go past the lowest setting (top dial/knob) or you are going to be sore! When my husband got home from work, I excitedly told him to try it and I forgot to tell him to turn the dial s-l-o-w-l-y.... so yeah.. it wasn't a good feeling for him. LOL! Overall, this simple bidet will do what needs to be done. It looks nice and fits most toilet seat; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: BlackBerry Leather Swivel Holster for Bold 9930/9900 (ACC-38855-301); Brand: BlackBerry; Review: Bought as Sold by: Amazon.com LLC. Your mileage may vary. It is absolutely Blackberry. Works and acts as it should. Pros: HEAVY clip that stays put and won't slip off belt. Magnetic latch. Turns off screen when inserted--a battery saver. Excellent quality. Cons: None, really. This is the same as I had for my 9700. If the 9900 follows the same pattern, there is only one glitch. Taking the phone out of the holster when ringing lights it up but stops the ringing. It doesn't disconnect, but doesn't really "answer." It trained me to push the send button then talk. It may be a setting I have wrong. A better buy than $30-40 at AT&T, Verizon, etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: OtterBox Commuter Series Hybrid Case for BlackBerry 9900/9930 Bold Touch - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black; Brand: OtterBox; Review: Otterbox is one of the main ways to protect your investment. The others--IMO--are Blackberry and Seidio. Each has their good points. Otter box also makes a Defender which is bulkier, but perfect for construction, sports, camping, etc. They make a belt holster for that one also. The Commuter is slimmer, still giving an inner silicone cover plus a hard outter shell. If you are just going for a pocket carry, this is ideal if it drops. There are two holster options, with the sleeper magnet, that will work. The Blackberry holster for the 9000 fits this Commuter-cased 9900, because the 9000 was a little larger. The ideal, and most talked about on Crackberry, is this cover and the Seidio Active holster. That is my rig now. The silicone cover gives a pefect wrap of the phone without getting in the way of anything. (It has two holes near the flash leading me to believe it fits something else also. No big deal.) The case comes with a screen protector that doesn't require wetting. Very similar to what is in the Seidio 2-pack that sells for $12.99. The slight difference is this one leaves a longer opening for both the speaker and camera/flash combo. The others have separate holes for each. Also, it is very slightly smaller thn others, but adequately covers anything you will touch. An applicator card and small microfiber are included. These have not reduced the touch sensitivity at all. SO, why the two brands for a kit? Seidio sells the holster and a holster/case combo. I bought the combo at $2 more than the holster because I have a friend with no case at all. The Seidio Active case uses the silicone cover with a plastic back cover that only clips to the four corners of the front of the phone. That would leave just silicone where the holster clips it in. The Otterbox, with its full surround plastic case clips into the holster and is held by the clip onto the plastic of the shell. Much better. If you are one that changes batteries throughout the day, this is not for you. The Otterbox clamps onto the phone pretty well, preventing it from flying out of the case should you drop it. Rubber buttons at each position have small rubber extensions on the inside of the silicone, leaving you with full control. The charge and earplug ports have attached plugs that seal those holes from dirt. When I bought my second 9900 for my wife I had to give her a "look" when standing at the counter finishing the transfer at the AT&T store. "Hey, they have that Otterbox Commuter. It is nice!" I leaned over and whispered, "Amazon." They wanted $40!! Less than $18 here. I did read a review complaining about callers were muffled and they couldn't hear her well. I don't see how. The rubber and the shell have openings substantially (relative) larger than the rear speaker/microphone. The top front speaker is not obstructed at all. AT best, the rear speaker would have a noise; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motorola Right Angle Charger Adapter EMU - SKN6182; Brand: Motorola; Review: Does what it should. What is there to write about?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SOJITEK BlackBerry Passport Premium Ballistic Tempered Glass Screen Protector with Lifetime Replacement Warranty - High Definition (HD) Ultra Clear; Brand: SOJITEK; Review: I REALLY, REALLY want to cover the Passport glass and thought this would be the one, given reviews. BUT, it is NOT! Now the seller has Amazon suppress dealer rating when you say Not As Described (an option AMAZON SAYS you can say!) I went through all of the packaging and tamper-proof seals and stuff and got down to the glass. I didn't take the cover off the sticky side; just a dry fit. WTH? The only thing it conforms to is other comments about it not fitting properly. 1. If you would apply it butted against the top keyboard fret, you wind up at the bottom of the Blackberry logo. 2. If you try to split the difference, you are in the middle of it. It WOULD leave "dust collector" gap at the bottom, not to mention the top. 3. There is no cutout for the front camera, which I don't care about. But if you are going to cover it, then COVER IT! The top notch should really only be there for the speaker, but it looks like an afterthought. So it's cut a little wider on that side. Now I KNOW the Passport screen has a rounded edge that goes down to the case. And, I KNOW you really don't want this glass hanging over the side edges. But, make it fit!! Sure .5-.7mm on each side (on the flat!) isn't much, but it adds up. I REALLY could live with the sides since I'm adding a Seidio case, but come on. If you are CNC machining something, cut the right length. It just makes a $600-700 phone look cheap. I just put a Tech Armor glass on a iPhone 5 for someone and it FITS. Even the hole for the bottom button is the right size and place. I know it CAN be done. Too bad they don't make one for a Passport.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: iSYFIX SIM Card Adapter Nano Micro - Standard 4 in 1 Converter Kit With Steel Tray Eject Pin; Brand: iSYFIX; Review: All adapters are iffy. This is no different. Although the adapter has clear tape to secure your old chip in place, it CAN move. Press down--hard. Wait a few minutes. Put it in the phone (was a Blackberry Bold) slowly and watch. I still had to poke in there and move the chip to get it right. Once it is in for a while, it will bond to the tape better for removal. If you need to take it out again, I recommend sliding some thin but stiff acetate or plastic between the chip and the pins.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue Sea Systems BelowDeck Panels, Dual USB Chargers, 12V Sockets and Mini OLED Monitors; Brand: Blue Sea Systems; Review: Added as a constant 12V next to the ignition controlled socket in the pocket under the radio in a 2012 Camry. Heavy duty, so needs a 1-1/8" hole say or spade bit. Marine grade with some detents inside to let your 12V plug sides expand into them, having less chance of pulling out. Standard 1/4" spade connectors on the back. 14 ga wring direct to an Add-a-Tap in the fuse box completed the install.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shield Glare Visor , COSCOD 7 inch GPS Navigation Sun Shade for Garmin nüvi 2797LMT/ 2757LM; Brand: COSCOD; Review: This stays on okay but covers both the on/off button and the microphone hole on the front. Returned for a different brand that worked well. [url]; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: 4 x Lilware Antislip Sticky Mat for Car Dashboard or Any Other; Brand: Lilware; Review: Yes they stick. Yes they hold stuff. Mine were black as pictured. NOT clear; not translucent. Wait until you take it off three months later. CRATERS all over the plastic dash!! Alcohol--no. Goo-gone--no. This seller says no residue. WRONG ANSWER!! It is hard to tell if it is residue or it has destroyed the plasticizers. Check the photos. Three months in the sun.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Missing Minnesota boy, 6, and his dog, found in cornfield by drone with thermal camera; Abstract: A missing 6-year-old boy from Minnesota and his dog were found Wednesday after hundreds of volunteers including one who used his own drone with a thermal camera searched for him for hours.; Category: news
Title: Who Wrote the Most Popular Book the Year You Were Born?; Abstract: How many of these 70 best-sellers have you read?; Category: lifestyle
Title: Former NFL lineman Justin Bannan arrested for attempted murder; Abstract: Former NFL defensive lineman Justin Bannan is sitting in a Colorado jail, on charges of suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.; Category: sports
Title: The Coziest Restaurant in Every State; Abstract: It's tough to explain what makes a place cozy, but we all know it when we see it, especially with restaurants. The décor, the lighting, the accessories, the menu all of these can take a place from merely comfy to cozy. The next time you're craving a meal that makes you feel warm and fuzzy, try one of these 50 restaurants.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Lori Loughlin Is 'Absolutely Terrified' After Being Hit With New Charge; Abstract: Lori Loughlin Is 'Absolutely Terrified' After Being Hit With New Charge; Category: tv
Title: A man dies in Hawaii after falling into a lava tube in his yard; Abstract: An elderly man died after falling into a lava tube on his property in Hilo, Hawaii, police announced on Wednesday.; Category: news
Title: Holocaust survivor under guard amid death threats; Abstract: Liliana Segre, 89, is assigned two police officers in Italy after hundreds of anti-Semitic messages.; Category: news
Title: 9 Amazing Transgender Women Who Changed History; Abstract: ; Category: lifestyle | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Suicide by Sugar: A Startling Look at Our #1 National Addiction; Author: Visit Amazon's Nancy Appleton Page; Review: not all that great, would not buy it again; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Real Estate Sales Exam; Author: LearningExpress LLC Editors; Review: Great item, works very well with the exam book for your state. I used this and the one for Texas, I passed on my first try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smokin' with Myron Mixon: Recipes Made Simple, from the Winningest Man in Barbecue: A Cookbook; Author: Visit Amazon's Myron Mixon Page; Review: Very well written. Good tips on all aspects of smoking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five Minutes a Day: The Homemade Bread Revolution Continues; Author: Jeff Hertzberg M.D.; Review: Great recipes!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schaum's Outline of Basic Electricity, 2nd edition (Schaum's Outline Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Milton Gussow Page; Review: Easy to understand; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Boundaries Participant's Guide---Revised: When To Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Henry Cloud Page; Review: great study guide; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sugar Fix: The High-Fructose Fallout That Is Making You Fat and Sick; Author: Richard J. Johnson M.D.; Review: After reading I don't think sugar is the great evil of the world. Everything in moderation is the key to a long and healthy life.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Schaum's Outline of Electric Machines & Electromechanics; Author: Syed A. Nasar; Review: Great read,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beat Sugar Addiction; Author: Visit Amazon's Jacob Teitelbaum Page; Review: After reading I don't think sugar is the great evil of the world. Everything in moderation is the key to a long and healthy life. I used to get the authors newsletter also. Not sure one size fits all approach is for everyone.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Unofficial Masterbuilt Smoker Cookbook: A BBQ Smoking Guide & 100 Electric Smoker Recipes (Masterbuilt Smoker Series) (Volume 1); Author: Smokin' Bob Jensen; Review: Well written, have not had a change to test the recipes yet but many look to be winners.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Utmost for His Highest: Classic Daily Devotional; Author: Visit Amazon's Oswald Chambers Page; Review: Wife is enjoying this, was recommended by others in her Bible study group.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: My Utmost for His Highest; Author: Visit Amazon's Oswald Chambers Page; Review: Wife is enjoying this, was recommended by others in her Bible study group.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schaum's Outline of Electric Circuits; Author: Joseph A. Edminister; Review: Great books as always; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Project Smoke; Author: Visit Amazon's Steven Raichlen Page; Review: Great book, ai find it is a great reference resource.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Taking Lives (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pay It Forward (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Domestic Disturbance (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bad Boys (1995); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 3 (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Patch Adams (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bringing Down the House (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Runaway Jury (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Longest Yard (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Michael (1996); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Big Momma's House (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: High Crimes (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fast and the Furious (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mr. Deeds (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rules of Engagement (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Weeks Notice (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coyote Ugly (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sin City (2005); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crash (2005); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Chaco ZX1 Ecotread Sandal (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid); Brand: Chaco; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Small Name Necklace - Xs Name Pendant - Tiny Custom Made Jewelry with Any Name; Brand: MyNameNecklace; Review: Daughter loved her necklace arrived earlier than expected!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jack David Womens Plus Size Acid Wash Distressed Ripped Blue Skinny Denim Jeans Pants; Brand: Jack David/1826 JEANS; Review: Daughter loved them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Aleumdr Women's 2PCS Bandeau Top Triangle Briefs Swimsuits Tankini Swimwear; Brand: Aleumdr; Review: Love it a little big though; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tees2urdoor Love my Softball Player Charcoal T-Shirt; Brand: Tees2urdoor; Review: Nothing like the picture different material than shown and way too small; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sachi 34-176 Insulated Fun Prints Lunch Tote, New Print; Brand: Sachi; Review: It's more than I was expecting! I really loved and my niece will love it as well!! Amazing; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simpli Home Carlton Solid Wood Coffee Table, Dark Tobacco Brown; Brand: Simpli Home; Review: Amazing! It fits perfect in my room; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 18" Foil Rainbow Ribbons Birthday Balloon; Brand: Unique; Review: Perfect for my rainbow goodie bags; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IKEA FANTASTISK Paper Napkin, Red (100); Brand: IKEA; Review: Perfect!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meiliy 41Ft Artificial Greenery Chain Grape Ivy Leaves; Brand: Meiliy; Review: Beautiful product. It wasn't what I was expecting but was good for the purpose. Used it for Easter decoration at church; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Half Size Black Stackable Plastic Tray 1"; Brand: Display and Fixture Store; Review: These little displays are perfect for displaying all kinds of things. Sturdy and just the right size. Would recommend. Happy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steve Madden Women's Praisse Gladiator Sandal; Brand: ; Review: Really like these sandals. Stylish with a touch of a heel. Fit well and are comfy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LeggingsQueen High Waist Stretch Basic Pencil Skirt (Black, Large); Brand: ; Review: Very nice snug fit. Fabric is great. Nice and fitted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allegra K Women's Leopard Prints Batwing Sleeve Stretch Loose Tunic L Black; Brand: Allegra K; Review: This is super cute but expected it to be a bit linger like the picture; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vionic with Orthaheel Technology Womens Yara Sandal; Brand: Vionic; Review: Love these... they do run a bit big.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allegra K Women Loose Fit Short Batwing Sleeve Flower Pattern Tunic Shirt Red XL; Brand: Allegra K; Review: Super happy with this cute top.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forum Novelties Costume Party Award Trophies - 3 Pack; Brand: Forum Novelties; Review: Just as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forum Novelties Coconut Monkey Costume Bra Adult Standard; Brand: Forum Novelties; Review: Just as expected.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bali Women's Comfort Revolution Wirefree Bra; Brand: ; Review: Love these bras...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hot Hanger Women's Flutter Sleeve Top fits All; Brand: Hot Hanger; Review: Very nice to.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LL Womens Boat Neck Dolman Top - Made in USA; Brand: Lock and Love; Review: Very cute and comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lewis N. Clark 2-Pack Neon Leather Luggage Tag, Green, One Size; Brand: Lewis N. Clark; Review: Very happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LL Womens Short Sleeve Oversized Ombre Tie-Dye Tee Shirt - Made in USA; Brand: Lock and Love; Review: Very happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Travelambo Synethic Leather Luggage Bag Tags (Blue 6061 Deep Blue); Brand: Travelambo; Review: Very happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4 Pack Womens Warm & Cozy Feet Fuzzy Slippers Non-Slip Lined Socks Booties Indoor; Brand: DG Hill; Review: Very happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: LL Womens Short Sleeve Oversized Ombre Tie-Dye Tee Shirt - Made in USA; Brand: Lock and Love; Review: Very happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No Nonsense Women's Soft and Breathable Ventilated No Show Liner 3-Pack; Brand: ; Review: Excellent socks. Very happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bepei® Women Hip Length V Neck Top Solid Short Sleeve T Shirt Tunic Blouse Black XL; Brand: ; Review: Very cute top. Fits well. Nice fabric.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PattyBoutik Women's V Neck Pleated Empire Waist Top; Brand: ; Review: Love this top. Super cute!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PattyBoutik Women's Scoop Neck Empire Waist Raglan Top; Brand: ; Review: Love this top. Super cute!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Superline Wide Leg High Fold Over Waist Palazzo Pants; Brand: Superline; Review: Overall very nice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zoozie LA Women's Bell Bottoms Flared Yoga Stretch Pants Tie Dye High Waist; Brand: Zoozie LA; Review: Weird cut and fit.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Zoozie LA Women's Bell Bottoms Flared Yoga Stretch Pants Tie Dye High Waist; Brand: Zoozie LA; Review: Weird cut and fit.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: President Donald Trump Crew Socks, Make America Great Again, Multicolor, One Size, One Pair; Brand: Living Royal; Review: Super funny and great quality; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Romastory Winter Warm Women Velvet Elastic Leggings Pants (Black) One Size; Brand: Romastory; Review: These are fantastic. I am 6' tall and they truly stretch without feeling like they are too snug or too short.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forever Womens Strap Rose Skull Check Spicy Boom Print Swing Dress; Brand: Forever; Review: Love these little dresses.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steve Madden Luggage 24" Spinner Luggage (Diamond); Brand: Steve Madden; Review: Overall a great suitcase. Really like thei size and the graphics. Rolls nicely too. Only two things I would change are the handle does not stay all the way up, tends to retract on its own. And I wish it had a few internal pockets for small items.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Emerald Hotel; City: Bangkok; Review: It's an average hotel, dark, gloomy rooms, no lights by the bed nor by the headboard! If you are vegetarian , then you don't have too many choices in a Buffett.average service.it,s not a good place if you are traveling with family and children since all cheap adult massage places are next to it . I would not recommend this hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sibsan Luxury Hotel Rimping Chiangmai; City: Chiang Mai; Review: We stayed at this hotel during our January vacation, 2014. Specious rooms, well maintained surrounding , courteous staff. However, there are more negative things than the positive ones. First, it is about 30 minutes drive by Taxi from the city. There is nothing around the. Because of this, very few rooms are occupied , even in the busy tourist season! They would only have breakfast Buffett if more than 15 rooms are occupied! You can order from the menu, but your choices would be very limited, especially if you are a vegetarian! Communication was a problem due to their inability to comprehend English. I would not recommend.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pullman Bangkok Hotel G; City: Bangkok; Review: Modern, very contemporary, lively hotel on Si Lom Road in Bangkok, very close to the heart of the city. Excellent service, sumptuous breakfast Buffett and just the place you want to stay all day in ! We stayed during the political protest but there were no Problems for us tourists. They posted a sign by the door to inform us as to where to be more careful if you are venturing out on your own, but had no problem. Has a nice exercise room and sweeping pool too. Definitely recommend .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel Conference Center Chicago Downers Grove; City: Downers Grove D; Review: This hotel is located close to expressways and shopping mall as well as quite a few good restaurants. I like the Attrium which gives it a feeling of spaciousness as well as lively atmosphere during breakfast hours. Plenty of free parking and supportive staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AC Hotel by Marriott Chicago Downtown; City: Chicago Illinois; Review: We stayed for two nights recently at this hotel. New and boutique feel, spacious room and clean . Morning breakfast for $ 15.00 was not worth it since we were all vegetarians but everything else was worth staying in the hotel. I would recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Los Abrigados Resort and Spa; City: Sedona Arizona; Review: This complex is located very close to many art galleries and good restaurants. We rented two 1 BR units which were spacious and nice. I would definitely recommend it. Only drawback is that the house keeping staff will not come to clean during your stay. They would definitely deliver anything you wish, like towels, soap, coffee etc. but you have to keep the place clean like you are at home! ......otherwise, everything else was worth visiting again. We enjoyed our stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Lagos; City: Lagos Lagos State; Review: I enjoyed my stay at the Four Points....Though I was there to organize an event for a client. Staff were very friendly and cooperative......Great customer service....Especially when we were moving heavy stuff for the event. Folabi and Millicent were fantastic.....Great guys. Room was very neat and tidy......Food was great. The only snag was that my stay wasn't linked to my SPG. Overall.....Great facility with good service.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eko Hotels Suites; City: Lagos Lagos State; Review: I had an interesting time in Eko Hotel.....stayed for a week and enjoyed very bit. Rooms are clean....though had some issues with the hot water. Buffet breakfast was great but got boring after some few days.......limited/repeated menu. Staff were very friendly and cooperative.........Francesca and Akuoma were fantastic. Kitchen staff were a bit noisy in their operations during my event. Overall....Great facility.....but needs some renovation and some coordination.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nordic Villa; City: Abuja Abuja State; Review: Very nice facility in a quiet neighbourhood.......Excellent customer service. The room is very clean and neat......Breakfast is just OK and simple. Room service is very prompt......will definitely be there again; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GrandBee Suites; City: Lagos Lagos State; Review: I spent 1night in the hotel and wasn't impressed with the service. My wife and I carried our luggages into the front desk before the Porter showed up. Our room wasn't well cleaned....we saw remnant of the last guest there.... Left over food from the last guest was at the door when checking in. And also,room service for breakfast took so long. However, the hotel is secured and close to the airport.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Le Meridien Ogeyi Place; City: Port Harcourt Rivers State; Review: Great hotel.....well maintained facility. Clean room but the bed is tired.....need replacement. Good customer service......Polite staff. The food was a bit boring..........It was limited.....My wife cracked some stones in her plate of beans. Very safe hotel.....a huge plus!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Accra City Hotel; City: Accra Greater Accra; Review: Stayed in the hotel with my wife. Impressed by the free airport transfer. Well maintained facility......clean rooms and great customer service. Very polite and courteous staff. The complimentary mini-bar was amazing....It was replenished every day. However,food was great but limited. Great experience......will definitely come back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Des Mille Collines; City: Kigali Kigali Province; Review: My wife and I spent the last few days of 2016 at the hotel and the attraction was it's history.....the famous hotel Rwanda. Neat and decent rooms with great customer service. The hotel arranged our airport transfer which I liked. Breakfast was OK but got boring after the first two days.....The menu was repeated without any variation. However, the hotel organized an eight-course dinner with champagne for the new year's eve celebration.....Quite spectacular in addition to the panoramic view of the city. The hotel is centrally located in the business district and close to most of the malls and restaurants. Also, we were pampered with fruits,desserts and chocolates in our room. Quite impressed but the breakfast needs some improvement.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa Angelia Boutique Hotel; City: Lagos Lagos State; Review: Check-in was seamless and prompt.....Staff were courteous.....Room was basic and neat. However,water needs treatment(hard water) and the A/C is tired...The pillows are flat and need replacement. Great location within Victoria Island.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort; City: Ikogosi Ekiti State; Review: I spent 1 night at the resort......was supposed to spend 2 nights with my wife but we decided to limit it to 1 night. Check-in was so slow despite the fact that it was pre-booked....Manager had to go and check whether the room is clean before we checked-in. After checking-in,we discovered that there was no power in our room and the toilet was leaking water.....Our room was promptly changed. Food was awful and tasteless. The warm springs which is the main attraction wasn't attractive as the area was littered with empty bottles of beers....apparently,there was a party the previous day. Overall.....great green environment....fresh clean air.....smooth road to destination but customer satisfaction/experience was poor!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Azalai Hotel De La Plage; City: Cotonou Littoral Department; Review: The hotel seems to enjoy patronage from the international travelers but its services are substandard. The wifi is terrible and the rooms are expensive compared to the price. However,the staff are courteous and always willing to help. It needs to improve on its services and offerings. Great ocean view!; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Rokenbok ROK Balls; Brand: Rokenbok; Review: Great to play with at the beach. Got lots of comments on the whistle ... I don't know how you could miss the whistle if you have ears that work. I may have to buy a replacement. Perfect, simple gift for Christmas. Note to self ... Buy one for 6 year old nephew!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exotic Environments Australian Barrier Reef with Clam Aquarium Ornament; Brand: Blue Ribbon; Review: Very pretty, nice piece for a small tank. We have a glofish tank and it is beautiful under the blue light. Not a bad price either. Better than what you can get in local pet stores for the same amount of money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Exotic Environments Great White Shark Aquarium Ornament, 5-1/2-Inch by 4-1/2-Inch by 4-Inch; Brand: Blue Ribbon; Review: Very pretty, nice piece for a small tank. We have a glofish tank and it is beautiful under the blue light. Not a bad price either. Better than what you can get in local pet stores for the same amount of money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnaturals Reptile Water Dripper Earth - Magnetic Decor; Brand: P & P; Review: Impossible to get a good drip going with this. Too large to be a nice decorative piece or a basking rock. I do not recommend purchasing this item.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: SportDOG Rechargeable NoBark 10R Bark Control Collar PLUS Replacement Battery & Pet Emergency Contact Information Magnet - VALUE BUNDLE; Brand: SportDog; Review: ... By all means give it a try. Doesn't work! Seller has an archaic return policy with a hefty restocking fee and are non responsive.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Best Western Plus Cypress Creek; City: Biloxi Mississippi; Review: We booked this hotel on Expedia because it was right off the highway and the price was good. We pulled into the parking lot around 9pm. When we got out of the car, my 13 year old said, "it smells like a litter box out here." We all assumed maybe cats live around the property. The man at the reception desk was very friendly. We headed to our room on the second floor. The second we got off the elevator, we were overwhelmed with what smelled like cat urine. It was awful...but nothing could prepare us for the actual room. My husband opened the door to the room, and it smelled like 30 cats lived in the room. It was worse than any cat litter box could ever be. It burned our eyes, it was so bad. The mixture of ammonia and mold was so overwhelming, we shut the door and went back down stairs. We checked out....Daniel at the front desk was very nice about it...and left. I called Expedia for a full refund. I have never, ever smelled anything so horrible. No deal could ever be great enough to stay here.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites Gulfport; City: Gulfport Mississippi; Review: We had to scramble to find a hotel in Gulfport at 10pm because of a terrible experience at another hotel. Everything seemed to be full. This hotel had a couple of rooms left. It was more than I wanted to pay, but it was well worth it. This hotel is brand new (opened in March.) It was wonderfully clean, quite, safe, and had a friendly staff. The beds were very comfortable and really roomy. They had microwaves and small refrigerators too. Breakfast was good....waffles, eggs, biscuits, gravy, sausage, yogurt, cereal, bagels. This hotel is all non-smoking too! It was wonderful!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Houston by The Galleria; City: Houston Texas; Review: This hotel is beautiful. The rooms are huge, clean and well laid out. However, I have never stayed in a hotel with such thin walls. The people next to me said "bless you" when I sneezed. The other side of me was a woman with a cough. I woke up every time she had a fit. I could hear the people across the hall having a conversation with their door shut. The ice machine...and every time a toilet flushed, I could hear it. Bring ear plugs if you value your sleep.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Orlando Lake Buena Vista; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Check in was super easy, Kaylee was very friendly. The rooms were big and clean and the beds were very comfortable. Very quiet. Great hotel...great value!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Gulfport Airport; City: Gulfport Mississippi; Review: This is a great, very clean, hotel. The staff was very accommodating at check in, and the bar service was great too. The bed was not terribly comfortable, but it was manageable! Super quiet hotel!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Point Hotel Suites; City: Orlando Florida; Review: Like the other reviews have mentioned, the staff and the cleanliness of The Point are outstanding. But that's about the only thing that sets this apart from any other hotel. The breakfast is $9, and the eggs are powdered. Coffee is $2.75 per cup. There are no vending machines...so make sure you bring your own groceries. The washer and dryer were very nice to have in room, but not necessary. The suite was very big and spacious, and the bathroom was too! The shower was huge, but the shower head was awful with little pressure. This "resort" charges a $10/day resort fee..I'm not really sure for what. The maid only empties the trash and makes the bed, breakfast is average (fine if free, but not worth paying), and they claim to have a shuttle to Universal, but it only runs once in the morning and once in the evening.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Indianapolis Downtown; City: Indianapolis Indiana; Review: Stayed here for a convention. The rooms are nice and clean. The pillows are awful though! They're hard as rocks. Other than that, this is a great hotel. The staff is exceptional; super friendly and helpful. The location is great; it's close to everything, and lots of places are accessible by skywalk.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Country Club Plaza; City: Kansas City Missouri; Review: My experience started with this hotel 2 days before I got there. I called and asked if I could get a refrigerator put in my room. Ashley told me I could, but I would have to call and request it. I told her that's what I was doing "right now." She was very unhelpful and told me that, "You can request it all you want, but no one will see it." Hmmm...turns out what her point was that I needed to call the morning I was to check-in. I did. I called on 4/19 and got a woman who was equally as rude, but told me she could "try." Upon check in the late-evening of 4/19, the employees were incredibly rude. Horrible service. She rolled her eyes when I again asked for a refrigerator and said, "I'll ask, but I think there are only two left." Well....can I have one of those two? The rest of my stay, the front desk attendants were great. The restaurant: don't waste your time or your money. And trust me....you will use LOTS of both. This hotel looks like it hasn't been updated since the 1970s. Our room had tiles falling out of the wall in the shower, and the shower head was loose. *** THE BEDS ARE LIKE SLEEPING ON THE FLOOR. I have never felt beds that were like concrete. We were there with over 30 people, and all of us agreed that bringing an air-matress would have been a better option. So, no sleep for 3 nights. The shuttle and its drivers are fantastic...however, they will only take you 3 miles from the hotel. But the drivers were wonderful. The parking garage: oh my goodness. What a nightmare. It is configured for a bunch of Honda Civics I guess....but in my Expedition it took me 20 minutes to park each night. And since the spots are so small, my doors are now dinged on both sides because of other drivers getting into their cars. On the plus side, the hotel is very close to the shopping and restaurants in the plaza. It's a nice walk. Overall, there are tons of hotels in KC, and this will never be my choice again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Country Inn Suites by Radisson Tallahassee Northwest I 10 FL; City: Tallahassee Florida; Review: We checked in after being in the car for 14 hours (2 kids in tow). The girl at the front was less than pleasant. We get to our first room and find hair all over the toilet and bathtub. Back to the front desk for another room. Second room, on the same floor, filthy bathtub and hair all over the bathroom again. Back to the front desk and,"I've never had to move someone so much" was the reply from the girl at the front desk. Room on the 4th floor was clean. Very small beds in the double room. Breakfast the next morning was pretty average. No eggs. The woman working it needed in a cabinet below where my 15 year old was pouring her milk. Rather than wait or just say "excuse me" she actually knocked my daughter out of her way with her elbow, then proceeded to fling the cabinet open into her legs. Rude. After breakfast, we discovered the source of all the hair in the previous rooms: male housekeeper with short, curly black hair. He should probably wear a hairnet or something...because he leaves it everywhere! All in all, I wouldn't stay again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus Hilliard; City: Hilliard Ohio; Review: I recently stayed at this hotel, and it was the only good part of the trip! The hotel offers a wonderful breakfast that begins at 6am, and offers a light dinner in the evenings. Columbus is not known for it's hospitality (which is quite evident everywhere you go there), but the staff at this hotel is outstanding. The front desk, the housekeeping, and the breakfast attendants were wonderfully friendly and helpful. We stayed in a 2 bedroom suite, and it was huge; two large bedrooms, a kitchen, living area and two full bathrooms. The beds and pillows are very comfortable, and the hotel is quiet. The indoor pool and hot tub were great too! The gym was small, but it suited its purpose. We drove in to the convention center every morning with very little traffic; it's about a 15 minute drive. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who has to stay in the Columbus area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Downtown; City: Houston Texas; Review: To start, we had to change rooms 3 times. The first room was filthy. The front desk was very helpful in moving us to another room. It appeared to be okay...until we turned off the lights to go to sleep. I heard a cough, and thought someone was in the room with us. I turned the lights back on to find that the walls are so thin, you can actually hear the person in the next room as if they were in your own. Therefore, we spent the entire night listening to our neighbor cough and his alarm going off over and over (and over and over). I cannot believe the walls are this thin. We could hear the conversation next door, and they were speaking in a normal tone. So, we moved...again. The bar was very nice, and the shuttle is great. The staff was very friendly, but overall, I cannot believe this hotel is rated so highly. The rooms offer nothing special, they aren't clean (none of the three rooms I saw were very clean, but the first was filthy), and there is absolutely no privacy or sleep quality. The friends traveling with us found their room had dirty sheets. When they called the front desk, they were told housekeeping had gone for the day, but they could come down to pick up new sheets. We were pretty disappointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Homewood Suites Fort Worth West at Cityview; City: Fort Worth Texas; Review: By far, one of the cleanest hotels I have visited in a long time. The offer dinner Monday through Thursday and breakfast every day. The rooms are big, and the beds are very comfortable. We really enjoyed the fire pit, and our kids really enjoyed the indoor pool.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lodge at Angel Fire Resort; City: Angel Fire New Mexico; Review: Stayed here for a few nights the first week of July. It was okay, nothing too very special. The room was huge, which was great. However, it was very, very dated and there was not nearly enough light. Taking a shower in the dark is interesting. The staff was very friendly. I don't think we would choose to stay here again, there are nicer hotels for the price.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel; City: New York City New York; Review: You can't beat the location for the price. We only stayed here 1 night with our kids in July before moving to an apartment. The staff was quite unpleasant. Check in took forever with no apology. The man in the elevator bank barked orders at everyone if they didn't move fast enough. We were actually told to "hold on" by a bar tender who wanted to finish telling his co-worker how much he hated his boss. The room was average. It was a typical sized (tiny) hotel in NYC, but it was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Every sound from the hall can be heard in the room.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Houston West Energy Corridor; City: Houston Texas; Review: This hotel is very nice, very clean and has great staff. The rooms are not huge, but they provide plenty of space. They have refrigerators and microwaves. No noise at night. The pool is small but nice. We would most definitely stay again, especially at the price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Pearl; City: Pearl Mississippi; Review: My family of 4 stayed here for one night. The staff here makes this hotel outstanding. They are incredibly helpful and friendly. Breakfast was especially great! They serve made-to-order bacon, eggs, omlets, grits, fruit, yogurt, and baked goods. The hotel is nice. They offer coffee, water and cookies in the lobby. The beds were comfortable, and the rooms were very clean. It was a very quiet hotel; we heard no noise from neighbors or traffic. The hotel is on a street with plenty of food options too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Mobile East Bay Daphne; City: Daphne Alabama; Review: This hotel is in a great location. It's easy to access and right off the highway. It's nothing extraordinary, but it is clean and fine for a one night stay. The staff is very friendly. Breakfast was lacking.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Villa Saulina; City: Lastra a Signa Tuscany; Review: Wow, wow, WOW! What a beautiful location! The staff was absolutely amazing. They were bright and cheerful and happy to help with all our needs. The room was very comfortable. The food was wonderful! Absolutely no complaints. We can't wait to return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel La Meridienne; City: Rome Lazio; Review: I'm pretty sure this place is a former mental hospital or boarding school. The halls are dark, the rooms are horribly bare. The beds are awful; no sleep here. The wifi only works in the lobby. The food left a lot to be desired. We will not be back.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: St Giles Heathrow A St Giles Hotel; City: Feltham Hounslow Greater London England; Review: We called this the "Ikea hotel." It was like staying in an Ikea display at the store. It was clean and comfortable; absolutely no frills. Breakfast left a lot to be desired. The location is near the airport, which is far from everything else! The train station is very close, so that's definitely a plus. Overall, we would stay again if the stay is less than 2 days. Not a good fit for an extended stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Sant Agata; City: Sant Agata sui Due Golfi Massa Lubrense Province of Naples Campania; Review: Wow! This hotel is absolutely perfect. The lobby is beautiful as it the lovely porch in the front of the building. The balcony in the room was wonderful. The room was very comfortable and nicely appointed. The beds were comfortable and the noise level was minimal. We can't wait to go back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Novotel Marne la Vallee Collegien; City: Collegien Marne la Vallee Seine et Marne Ile d; Review: Stayed here for two nights. The room was lovely and very well equipped. The staff was friendly and helpful. The bathroom was larger than most. The shower was very nice, but I flooded the bathroom both times I used it. The door doesn't close all the way by design. Location is remote; you need a car!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort Spa; City: Huntington Beach California; Review: WOW! This property is beautiful and huge! It is 18 acres complete with restaurants, a grocery market, gift shops, fire pits, pools, and a bridge to the beach. The view of the beach is unbeatable. They have a very nice bridge over the street to the beach, and the offer chairs, towels, and umbrellas for the beach. The pools are beautiful. The fitness center is one of the most extensive I've ever seen at a hotel; it was fantastic. The rooms were nothing fancy, they they were clean and comfortable. There are grocery/liquor stores within walking distance, and they offer a shuttle to the pier/main street area. What makes this hotel EXTRA special is the staff. We truly never encountered anyone who wasn't extremely pleasant and helpful. Brittany at check-in and Doug at the bell desk were especially wonderful. We will most definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 320 Guest Ranch; City: Gallatin Gateway Montana; Review: Do not stay anywhere but here when you travel to Yellowstone (not too far from the west entrance). What a wonderful place! The rooms are nice, spacious, clean and nicely decorated. The restaurant is amazing! We have to eat gluten free, and they were happy to accommodate us. Breakfast...oh my! Best free breakfast you'll ever find. It included real eggs, grits, fruit, yogurt, granola, toast, bacon, coffee, juice and tea! Lovely! The staff here is so, so friendly. They offer horseback riding, fly fishing lessons...and so many other activities. You won't regret this stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Seattle Center; City: Seattle Washington; Review: This hotel is average with a great location. It's clean, at least. The rooms are nothing special. There is no microwave or refrigerator; there is a small coffee maker though. There are no mirrors in the room except the one in the bathroom (this is important if you're traveling with daughters as we were)! Make sure the request a room away from the street as it is VERY loud. The bar is small but nice. There is a very nice QFC (Kroger) on corner across the street. The parking was great too! For the price, you're paying for location; Nothing more than average rooms.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Joshua Tree Hotel Suites; City: Yucca Valley California; Review: Stayed here for a weekend with 2 kids. It's okay, nothing special. It's just a basic hotel, but it was clean. The staff wasn't the friendliest. The "fitness center" was a joke. It was 1 machine, 1 treadmill and 1 bicycle. The breakfast was terrible. The pool was tiny. The room was very large and had a nice kitchenette.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: University Hotel at Sam Houston State; City: Huntsville Texas; Review: We stayed for two nights while visiting our daughter at Sam. This place is nothing fancy, but better than I anticipated. It's quiet and the beds are comfortable. Most importantly, it's clean. The maid service was skimpy, but for two nights it was fine. We will definitely stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sun Palace; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: After reading the reviews, I decided this would be the perfect place to celebrate our 15 year anniversary. Adults only and "kind of boring"...perfect. This hotel is near the airport, so you don't have to pay more for a private shuttle. You'll be dropped off first in a shared shuttle. Check-in here is a marathon event. We booked the concierge level, which comes with private check-in, but we still had to check-in downstairs with the timeshare people. We were tired and hungry, and not in the mood for the sales pitch at the time. After an hour downstairs, we made it upstairs to the concierge level to check-in. This was another 30 minute affair. Rooms on the concierge level: Rooms have an extended balcony with a lounger and 2 chairs. The people in the room above, however, overlook the balcony in a strange way. It's not private, at all. It's a little weird. The room was okay: tired and very minimal. The bed was comfortable though, and the full liquor bottles were a plus! They even came to change one of the bottles out at our request. The flooring is tile and there is a gap under the door, so the noise from the hallway comes in. It can be noisy at night when people head back to their rooms. We made mention it was our anniversary, but received nothing special to celebrate the occasion. Beach: the beach is beautiful and there are plenty of chairs. The service in the beach is wonderful. Pool area: super crowded and never enough chairs. If you want a spot at a pool, you'd better be ready go down stairs early in the morning. It's not super clean either. Spa: The free 25 minute massage that came with the concierge level was fantastic! The couples massage we paid for was terrible...almost comical. Gluten free: No gluten free beer, but plenty of liquor and wine! Take your own packaged snacks, they don't offer any. They will give you a card at check in to show the restaurant staff. It says, in Spanish, that you're gluten free. The restaurants offer a few gf choices. El Alamo offers tacos and salad at lunch. There was one dessert option. The tacos are the way to go! We had dinner there one night, and they had a few choices which included chicken and salmon. I had the salmon, and it was fantastic. They have quite a few options for breakfast, even gf toast. We ate at Steak our last night there; it's an outdoor restaurant. I had salmon..biggest mistake ever. This decision ruined the trip. I got food poisoning and was sick all night. I tried to contact a manager during check out the next day and one was not available. I tried to email when I got home and got no response. I sent a message through Facebook and got no response. Overall... Concierge level isn't worth the extra cost. The hotel is tired and could use some updating, especially around the pool area. The staff is incredibly friendly, but; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin Round Rock; City: Round Rock Texas; Review: I love staying in Home2 Suites, so I book there whenever I can. The rooms in this one were super clean. If you've never stayed at a Home2 Suites, the rooms are great for families. They are huge, and have a sleeper sofa in addition to the bed(s). There are plugs EVERYWHERE! There are enough drawers and cabinets for everyone, and a small closet. There is a full length mirror as well. I love having a refrigerator and microwave available in the room, as well as a dishwasher. The bathroom is nice, the sink is in the bathroom with the shower. The shower has built-in body-wash and shampoo, so you don't have to deal with the tiny bottles. As I have always encountered in an Home2, the staff here was incredibly helpful and friendly. The location is great and very easy to find. I stayed here even though I was driving into downtown twice. It's an easy drive. It is right on the highway, but we stayed on the top floor and had no problem with noise. There is shopping less than a mile away. We didn't have breakfast, but the coffee was good and breakfast is free. * Strange tip: like other reviewers have said, I too had a problem with hot water. I called the front desk, and he asked me to wait 5 minutes and try again. I did what he asked and had plenty of hot water. Apparently this happens when the hotel isn't very busy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Falls Church; City: Falls Church Virginia; Review: We booked here for a week because of all the great reviews, and we are Hilton Honors members. We stay in a lot of Hiltons every year, and this one was average. The pros: * The location is great; it is super close to the East Falls Church metro station. It take about 7 minutes to get there via shuttle. *The shuttle bus, and its driver Rodrigo, are great. Rodrigo is a joy to talk to! * It is close to the grocery store and in a very safe neighborhood. * Free parking and quick elevators. * It is very quiet. The cons: * Our air conditioner made an awful noise all night, every night. The USB ports for charging were both broken in our room. We asked the front desk (on the first night) to have them fixed, but it never happened. * It's clean-ish....and I stress the "ish". We checked in on a Monday. Our room wasn't cleaned Tuesday or Wednesday---the maid came, but the bathroom wasn't clean-- so I asked Haley at the front desk to let housekeeping know. She assured me she would let a supervisor know. The bathroom was not ever cleaned aside from towels being replaced. * The shuttle bus only holds 10. So if a large group is waiting in front of you, you might as well walk. * The breakfast was awful. * NO water pressure and we kept running out of hot water (in a hotel!) * There is a sliding door on the bathroom. This is really irritating when you'd like to have some privacy in the bathroom. * The room is small with little space to put your suitcase or maneuver. There is a refrigerator and a microwave (ours didn't work) and a single-serve coffee pot (on the bottom shelf of the tv stand--weird). * We returned from Mt. Vernon one evening and the traffic to get to the hotel was incredible. It took us 12 minutes to turn into the hotel parking lot because there is no light in front of the hotel to allow for a left turn! Not the hotel's fault...just annoying. Overall, we weren't impressed and wouldn't return if back in the area. This location does not live up to the usual Hilton or Hampton standard.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Doubletree Beach Resort by Hilton Tampa Bay North Redington Beach; City: North Redington Beach F; Review: Calling this hotel a resort is a stretch...it’s a standard hotel with a pool and bar/restaurant. The decor is dated and tired...but if you loved the 80s, this place is totally for you! If you can get past the decor, the rooms are very comfortable. Nothing fancy, but clean, quiet and comfortable. They only have 2 elevators, and one was broken during our stay. It took forever, so we used the stairs most of the time. The beach is nice. The chair/umbrella rental is $25/day (8am-5pm), no matter what time you rent. Parking is free. Upon arrival, they did give us gluten free cookies! And the staff is very friendly!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: A B C Motel; City: Gunnison Colorado; Review: We unexpectedly, at 10pm, needed a hotel room here. This was the only room I could find. We were pleasantly surprised! It’s nothing fancy, but it’s clean and quite comfortable! There is a small refrigerator, microwave and coffee pot in the large room. The staff is super friendly too!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Spigen Ultra Hybrid iPhone 6S Case with Air Cushion Technology and Hybrid Drop Protection for iPhone 6S 2015; Brand: Spigen; Review: Love these Spigen thin cases. They fit the phone snug and don't add much bulk to the phone. Use with ballistic glass screen protector to save the screen in case of drops.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apple Watch Case, Tomplus [Ultra-Thin]; Brand: Tomplus; Review: Bought this for my wife's rose gold Apple watch. It fits snug, and matches the color of her watch and rose gold band well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: elago W Charging Stand for Apple Watch Series 4 (2018)/3/2/1 [Dark Gray] -; Brand: elago; Review: These are probly the best bases for charging your watch upright and not having your band drag on anything. Got one for me and my wife. We are very happy with them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spigen Ultra Hybrid iPhone 7 Plus Case with Air Cushion Technology and Hybrid Drop Protection for Apple iPhone 7 Plus; Brand: Spigen; Review: Im not sure if this happens with all the new iPhone 7 finishes but DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE THE JET BLACK IPhone. It does not lay flush against the phone leaving large air bubbles in the back like there is water in between.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: For Apple Watch iWatch Series 1 Cover Case Screen Protector Glass 42mm,Honest kin Protective TPU Smart Watch Case Cover Skins; Brand: HONEST KIN; Review: The screen easily scratches when removing the protective plastic. I always try to find the ones with the raised edges and no plastic screen. I threw it away and got another one that is metal without a screen.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Stackable Luxurious Storage Tray for Apple Watch Bands (Stores 10-20, Felt & Leatherette); Brand: Zero Mass; Review: This will help me to keep my bands in one place and take them along when I travel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Cell_Phones_and_Accessories |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Going Rogue: An American Life; Author: Visit Amazon's Sarah Palin Page; Review: Wonderful insight into a person with true integrity and honesty. A great role model for all Americans. Glad she continues to travel the country to talk about her values.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: As the Crow Flies (DI Nick Dixon Crime); Author: Visit Amazon's Damien Boyd Page; Review: You'd have to know a lot about rock climbing to understand much of what the author is saying. Too many acronyms.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Taboo: CSI Reilly Steel #1 (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Casey Hill Page; Review: Steel is so perfect that she's not believable. Unlikely that a murderer would go after an investigator in a lab.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Blood Trail (A Joe Pickett Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's C. J. Box Page; Review: CJ Box never fails to keep my interest and present a very exciting & entertaining story.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Good Lawyer: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Benigno Page; Review: I enjoyed this book very much. Will recommend it to friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snatched: A Diana Hunter Mystery (Diana Hunter Mystery Series) (Volume 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Alison Golden Page; Review: Thin plot, unlikely events. Very elementary by my standards.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: AN Innocent Client (Joe Dillard); Author: Visit Amazon's Scott Pratt Page; Review: Story is well developed and has surprises. Well developed characters and generally a very good book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Confessions of Congressman X; Author: Visit Amazon's Congressman X Page; Review: Outstanding. Easy read - maybe folks who read it will get involved and read more political information.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hillary Clinton: The Top 25 Reasons She Should Not Be Elected President; Author: Visit Amazon's John Foster Page; Review: Very poorly edited - poor sentence structure and misspelled words. Lacked substance. Vague points that were valid but not detailed enough to be convincing.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: First Offense (Innocent Prisoners Project); Author: Visit Amazon's Marti Green Page; Review: Well written. Story kept the pace and was enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shadow of a Doubt; Author: Visit Amazon's William Jeremiah Coughlin Page; Review: Great book - hated to see it end. Very well written and kept my interest. DIdn't guess the end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Advocate; Author: Visit Amazon's Teresa Burrell Page; Review: Boring, at best. Author tries to create excitement by getting outrageous with the story line.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Crisis of Character: A White House Secret Service Officer Discloses His Firsthand Experience with Hillary,; Author: Visit Amazon's Gary J. Byrne Page; Review: Title doesn't reflect the content of the book.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: An Invisible Client; Author: Visit Amazon's Victor Methos Page; Review: Good book. Kept me interested all the way through.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dark Moon, A Legal Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Deborah Hawkins Page; Review: Well written - kept my attention. Wished it wouldn't end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: In Farleigh Field: A Novel of World War II; Author: Visit Amazon's Rhys Bowen Page; Review: Entertaining; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lost Lives (Emily Swanson Crime Thriller Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Malcolm Richards Page; Review: Shallow characters. Not even interesting. Slow paced story with lots of reflection on what a great person the main character is.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Mandingo VHS; Brand: James Mason; Review: This movie is OK. There's nothing spectacular about it. it's not risque enough for my interest. This movie is ok. There's nothing spectacular about it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Walt Disney's Masterpiece VHS; Brand: Sebastian Cabot; Review: Why can't everyone be as sweet and kind as Winnie The Pooh and his friends? (Well, Rabbit isn't very sweet is he) I LOVE Winnie The Pooh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wonder Woman:S3 (DVD); Brand: Lynda Carter; Review: Woman Woman is my hero. She's beautiful, strong, smart, agile, alert and stands up for justice. Girl Power, Go Girls!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Valentine's Day; Brand: Bradley Cooper; Review: I cannot believe how this movie sucked. i thought that it would be great seeing the all star cast. The story lines didn't tie in well, it wa too drawn out and there were too many stars filling empty spaces.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Law Abiding Citizen; Brand: Gerard Butler; Review: This movie has a great story but it's Too violent for me. Many people will like it, the acting is good and it flows well and I recommend it but it is not for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close; Brand: Tom Hanks; Review: I love Tom Hanks. I figured this movie would be nice especially after watching the trailer. casting Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock should be gold but to me, it was dry and boring to be honest.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lee Daniels' The Butler; Brand: Forest Whitaker; Review: I didn't like this movie that much. Oprah always plays similar roles (a southern woman who has some kind of struggle). Forrest Whittaker gave a good go, he was who kept me watching.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Golden Girls: 25th Anniversary Complete Collection; Brand: Betty White; Review: I am so happy to watch the Golden Girls. I love them. The DVD's are in perfect.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dukes of Hazzard: Season 4; Brand: Various; Review: Boss Hogg, Roscoe P. Coltrane, Enos, and the Dukes family... my favs :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dukes of Hazzard: Season 5; Brand: Byron Cherry; Review: Go Daisy! I love the whole Duke family and the General Lee!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dukes of Hazzard: Season 6; Brand: Tom Wopat; Review: Love love love The Dukes!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Complete Series Megaset; Brand: Jane Seymour; Review: I love Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. The DVD's are awesome, it's a great family show.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Honeymooners Classic 39 Collection, Vol. 1: TV or Not TV, Honeymooners Highlights VHS; Brand: Jackie Gleason; Review: Love the Kramden's! Excellent quality!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dukes of Hazzard: Season 1; Brand: John Schneider; Review: LOVE, love , love The Dukes!! This V+DVD came on time and has awesome quality!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planes (Mandarin Chinese Edition); Brand: ; Review: rented this... loved it; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Ft Washington; City: Fort Washington Pennsylvania; Review: This is a really nice hotel with huge rooms. If you're used to Hampton Inns, this is a step up. Not four star, but a big three. Instead of Hampton's precooked breakfasts, this hotel has an egg and waffle bar with a cook. I had a broiled chicken sandwich with fries for $8, and a glass of Pinot noir was $6.75. So what's with the walls? It's like your neighbor is in your room. You can hear EVERYTHING! Like burping, coughing and worse. Lots of guests complain, but there is nothing they can do.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Long Island Brookhaven; City: Farmingville Long Island New York; Review: There aren't many hotels in the Hamptons, and they're all very expensive. Until recently, the Hampton Inn Brookhaven was the furthest east of any chain hotel (there are now a couple of hotels in Riverhead). Hampton Inns are an interesting lot because no matter where you are, they're almost all alike; if you don't look out the window, you could be anywhere. This is mostly a good thing, though, because you know what to expect. Hampton Inn Brookhaven doesn't disappoint. Everybody there is friendly, and there is usually a wedding group or little league baseball team filling most of the hotel. There's a pretty decent indoor pool and a small gym. Rooms have nice TVs, refrigerators, microwaves and free wifi. And there is a free breakfast every morning (it's not all junky muffins and powdered eggs; there are good cereals, oatmeals, yogurts and fruit if you're picky). But the main attraction is the central location of the hotel. It's right off exit 63 of the Long Island Expressway. Get back on the highway and drive east to the end and, 15 minutes later, you're at the Tanger factory outlet, the Splish Splash water park, and other nearby shopping centers and restaurants. Keep going past Riverhead and you'll be on the North Shore. You'll see all of the Long Island vineyards and eventually wind up in Greenport, a very pretty fishing village with a ton of cute shops and restaurants. Closer to home, by exit 64, is a beautiful Target. Or head east all the way on the William Floyd Parkway at exit 68 and you'll arrive at Smith Point beach on Fire Island (open to the public with paid parking). Finally, if you take the LIE to exit 70, you can drive across the island to the Sunrise Highway and take it one exit to Westhampton Beach and the rest of the South Shore. I highly recommend Westhampton Beach; I grew up there. Hampton Inn is the perfect choice for a Long Island adventure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn White River Junction; City: White River Junction Hartford Vermont; Review: This is a typically nice Hampton Inn except for the spider we killed. Our daughter is allergic to spider bites and the last time she was bitten, her whole face swelled up. We called the front desk to ask them to spray the room, but they said they didn't have bug spray. My daughter, who was on her way to college, was up all night. Worse, we killed another spider in the morning.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Super 8 by Wyndham White River Junction; City: White River Junction Hartford Vermont; Review: Don't expect anything fancy at the Super 8 White River Junction. There's no heated, indoor pool. No gym. Not even a lobby. But it's spotless and the staff is nice. There may be no HDTV in the room, but there is Showtime, and there's wifi. You also get a nice hot shower and a comfy bed. There's shampoo, but no conditioner. A coffee maker, but no fridge or microwave. And there's free breakfast of sorts (no eggs or waffle maker like they have at the Super 8 in Brattleboro). But, after a long drive, it's perfect. And if you want more, the Hampton Inn is just down the road. Did I mention it's only $60 a night?; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Days Inn by Wyndham Lebanon Hanover; City: Lebanon New Hampshire; Review: I'm on the lookout for hotels under $100 a night near Hanover. So far I've stayed in the Super 8 in White River Junction. The Days Inn actually worked out a few dollars cheaper because of a special winter promotion they're running. Neither of these hotels are as nice as the Hampton Inn, but that's besides the point; at $75 a night they're less than half the price. Super 8 is what I expected, but the Days Inn is much more hotel-like. There is a lobby, free breakfast and access to the spacious room is through an actual hallway. Free Wi-Fi is fast, and rooms are equipped with a microwave, fridge and big screen TV (std def, not HD). Just like the big boys, just not as fancy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn; City: White River Junction Hartford Vermont; Review: I never heard of the Comfort Inn in White River Junction, but since the Hampton Inn and Fairfield Inn were both full, I thought I’d give it a try. Overall it’s a nice hotel, but too expensive for what it is. If Hampton Inn White River Junction and the Fairfield Inn & Suites White River Junction are 4 stars (a bit over generous, I’d say) and the Super 8 White River Junction is 2 stars, the the Comfort Inn is smack dab in between at 3 stars. It has a pool, but it was small and the water was green. There’s a gym, but only three old machines. There’s a refrigerator in the room, but no microwave. They give you shampoo, but no conditioner. The bath towels were fluffy, but 50% smaller than Hampton Inn towels. Free breakfast was served, but there was no plain oatmeal (they do have a waffle maker). You eat in a crowded, depressing cafeteria, not a relaxing dining room like they have at the Hampton Inn and Fairfield Inn. They had the local newspaper at the desk, but you had to pay $2 for it. You get the idea. The room was $144 a night plus tax ($157 total), which is Hampton Inn territory. I think it should be a little cheaper, perhaps no more than $110 a night. Then I would consider staying here again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Bedruthan Hotel Spa; City: Mawgan Porth Cornwall England; Review: First the good news. The view from our room was astonishingly good - a fabulous view of the sea which was truly amazing. The bathroom was excellent, very modern and clean, as was the main bedroom. The bad news. The second bedroom, which we didn't use, was very small with no storage so we were glad it was just the two of us. The décor in the lounge was somewhat 'in your face'! I know this is the look the hotel was aiming for but not to our taste and not good for the evening when there was no view outside due to the weather and the room therefore felt really claustrophobic. However, the worst thing was what happened when we had to check out after the first night due to a family emergency. We had booked for two nights, very last minute having booked only on the day we arrived. I explained that we had to leave due to an emergency and the receptionist promised to check with the manager if we could receive a refund for the second night and would call me back. We never heard back which is very disappointing. Even if the call simply said "Sorry, we can't do anything" it would be polite to at least make the promised call. I can just about live with the loss of £260 (although paying for the papers for day two was a little galling) but it's not good customer service to not ring back. Could do better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Bedford Hotel; City: Tavistock Dartmoor National Park Devon England; Review: We only stayed here for one night and were disappointed that it wasn't longer. We were doing a mini tour of the area and hadn't booked anywhere but spotted the Bedford as we drove by and thought it looked like our kind of place. How right we were. The welcome was warm and friendly and we asked for a room with a seating area so we could relax for a few hours before dinner and we were given a lovely, spacious room on the first floor with two comfy chairs and a huge super-kingsize bed. The room was immaculate, as was the en-suite. We had a lovely dinner in the hotel - the Caesar salad was excellent and the warm spiced Jail Ale cake was delicious and so light. Breakfast was very good with a range of options, not just the usual full English. I asked for a bacon sandwich (not on the menu) which was superb. They clearly put the emphasis on good quality produce and it showed. All in all, excellent in all areas - service, room, food. Can't fault it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Tremont; City: Penzance Cornwall England; Review: Lovely little B&B in Penzance. Our room, though small, was well equipped and spotlessly clean. The breakfast was lovely, freshly made and with a nice selection of hot and cold options, everything from fresh fruit to a full English with bacon and sausage from a local supplier and Fairtrade drinks which was a nice touch. Chris, the owner, was very friendly and helpful, booking us a table at a local restaurant and arranging a taxi for us. Definitely recommended.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fox Willow; City: Ayr South Ayrshire Ayrshire Scotland; Review: We stayed at Carrick Lodge several years ago and hoped it would be just as good and we weren't disappointed. The hotel itself is very well located just a short walk from the town centre and from the beach. Our room was extremely spacious with a comfy seating area and a lovely modern, and huge, bathroom with separate bath and walk in shower. Everything was spotlessly clean. The staff were all very friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. We ate in the restaurant in the evening and the food was excellent - the chicken was succulent and tender and the haggis fritter was a delight. I opted for the Millionaire Shortbread Coupe for dessert - I should have ordered a small portion as it was huge but delicious! Breakfast was also very well cooked and the homemade granola was lovely. All in all, a faultless visit and we look forward to visiting again as soon as possible.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ardanaiseig Hotel; City: Kilchrenan Argyll and Bute Scotland; Review: We have been to Ardanaiseig a couple of times previously and still love the hotel. The loch views from the well appointed rooms are superb and it is always fun to see how the view changes from day to day. The food was excellent although the choice was limited to two options for each course which was a little disappointing and the tasting menu reported on the website appeared not to be available which, for two great foodies, was a shame. Breakfast was lovely with some good traditional Scottish produce (and it is worth mentioning the bread products which were lovely). The hotel is situated around 10 miles from the main road to Oban and the journey is not the easiest - the last 3 miles in particular being single track with passing places. Better to get tucked in for the night before dark! Altogether, a very pleasant stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Eurostars Asta Regia; City: Jerez De La Frontera Costa de la Luz Andalucia; Review: What a great choice this was! The hotel couldn't have been better located, right in the centre of town, but was still very quiet.Our room had a separate sitting room which was a real bonus and was beautifully presented and spacious. Whilst there were no coffee/tea facilities in the room (we are English after all!), there is a 'proper' coffee machine in the lobby where you can get a drink and the mini bar in the room is well stocked with cold drinks and nibbles. The receptionist was extremely helpful and friendly and was able to help us find a doctor which we needed unexpectedly. My only fault, if you can call it that, was the glass door to the bathroom which meant it was impossible to make a late night visit to the bathroom without disturbing my other half. However, it did give the bathroom a very modern, designer feel so I may just be a little picky. All in all, an excellent choice, great value and brilliant location.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: NH Avenida Jerez; City: Jerez De La Frontera Costa de la Luz Andalucia; Review: We booked this hotel for one night before returning to the UK from Spain, largely because it was relatively close to the airport and looked good on the various reviews. The hotel is a short walk from the main city which made it both convenient and quiet. The room was excellent - spacious and spotlessly clean and, from our experience of other Spanish hotels, very well equipped. The bathroom was small and a little 'tight' but still presented beautifully with everything you would need. The room had a coffee maker with a choice of 'pods' and, best of all for we English tea/coffee drinkers, a kettle! Reception were only too happy to provide fresh milk, even offering skimmed, semi or full fat. We had breakfast in our room which was a great option and a lovely spread was provided with a choice of a typical continental breakfast (meat, cheese, boiled eggs, bread etc.) or something approaching a full English (which we didn't go for!) The hotel has an adjoining restaurant which has a small menu but with some lovely options for a tapas style meal and a few main course options. The croquettes and chicken 'tenders' were particularly good. All in all, a lovely stay and we would definitely stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ambrose Hotel; City: Barrow in Furness Lake District Cumbria England; Review: I was very skeptical about staying at the Ambrose given the reviews I had seen here from previous guests but was booked through work so had to give it a go. As others have noted, yes, this is a pub with rooms and as a woman travelling alone I wouldn't have chosen this. However, I was most pleasantly surprised. I arrived late afternoon and received a very warm welcome from the landlady. My room on the top floor (no lift so be aware of this) was comfortable and, importantly, very clean, as was the bathroom. There were also some lovely fluffy towels which many a higher star hotel could learn from! Breakfast was cooked to order and very generous and the bar also serves evening meals which were very good value. The main thing I enjoyed about my stay though was the hospitality. As well as the warm greeting when I arrived, the ladies serving breakfast were very friendly and one of the locals chatted away as soon as I walked into the bar in the evening. I'm not sure if this is just a Barrow thing but it made a big difference and made the stay very pleasant. Granted, this isn't a top class hotel but I would stay again and I certainly didn't expect to say that!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Malmaison Manchester; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: I stayed here with a friend for a short spa break and we were so impressed. The hotel itself was busy so service in the restaurant at lunch time was a little slow but the food was very good and the staff very friendly and helpful. Our room was very spacious with all the amenities you would expect from a hotel of this standard with, to my delight, both a bath and walk-in shower which was a bonus. The mini bar was well stocked and there were also some little extras that added a nice touch - some lovely nibbles that were a bit out of the ordinary and well worth trying. The undoubted highlight of our stay though was the spa. Harriet and Emma were absolutely wonderful and treated us to the most relaxing massage and facial we have ever enjoyed. I often find even a 'light' massage can be a little heavy handed but this was superb. Full marks to both girls and I hope your bosses realise what great staff they have! Could not fault them at all. A final word to Lee and John - cheeky boys for adding your names to the comp slip when we asked who did our treatments at the spa but you were both lovely too! Full marks Malmaison - we will be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sharrow Bay Country House Hotel; City: Pooley Bridge Penrith Eden District Lake District Cumb; Review: We stayed at the Sharrow Bay last night and had a wonderful time. First things first - the rooms. We were in a Garden room as, on line, they looked as though they were fairly large with a nice seating area. Well, I underestimated! I will quickly run out of superlatives when describing this. The 'room' was actually split over two levels with a beautiful bedroom and huge bathroom downstairs and a wonderful lounge upstairs with a beautiful view out over the lake. As expected, everything was spotlessly clean. The lounge was a real luxury with a sofa and armchair but also a couple of chairs in the window to savour the view and a couple of tables so room service could be enjoyed in real comfort. Now to the food. Dinner is a choice of a 3 course a la carte menu or a tasting menu. We chose from the a la carte and enjoyed scallops, lamb (perfectly cooked) and Francis Coulson's signature (and so yummy) sticky toffee pudding. However, there were also a couple of very tasty amuse bouche, a superb pea soup appetizer and a delightful pre-dessert. I was looking forward to coffee ad petit fours but had no room left! Breakfast didn't disappoint either with a choice of cooked or continental breakfasts. The full English was lovely and perfectly balanced to be just the right amount. On previous visits we have enjoyed the afternoon tea but had no time on this visit but we will definitely try to make room for that next time, even if it means a lighter dinner. It will be a tough decision! The staff were all very friendly, attentive without hovering, and happy to chat. We previously had a favourite hotel in the Lakes that we stopped visiting after it changed hands. We have now found our new 'go to' hotel and I cannot wait until our next visit. Full marks Sharrow Bay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel; City: Liverpool Merseyside England; Review: Firstly, this hotel is in an excellent location, in the city centre and within easy walking distance of all the shops and sights. The view from our room was wonderful, right next to the Liver building and looking out over the Mersey. We enjoyed a wonderful sunset over the water on our first night which was a real bonus. The room itself was well proportioned with a nice, clean en-suite and good facilities - it was nice to have both a coffee maker and kettle to cater for both tea and coffee drinkers. We were though rather disappointed that all the coffee in the room was decaf - some 'proper' coffee was there when replenished on the second day but only for the instant, not for the coffee maker. I'm sure you could ask for the proper stuff if you felt so inclined but it was a shame not to provide it from the outset. In fact, replenishment of the room was one of our bugbears - our soap disappeared on day one never to appear again. I notice a previous review mentions double glazing which kept the room nice and quiet. I assume this may be a rolling programme of replacing the old single glazed windows with double glazing as ours was single glazed so a little noisy but, as mentioned, I can't fault the view and that almost made up for it. Breakfast was served either in the room (a full breakfast menu is available from room service which was good) or in the restaurant. Everything was nice and fresh and the staff were very friendly. We had room service on our second night and this was delivered very quickly and was very good. Just one tip to the restaurant staff, perhaps serve the ice-cream in a separate dish when sent with room service as, by the time I had finished my main course, the ice-cream sitting on top of my (very tasty) hot dessert had well and truly melted! A final suggestion for visitors as much as staff is to ensure you pre-authorise a card on arrival if you want to charge food or drinks to your room - we weren't asked on arrival (even though I had a credit card out ready) which meant we had to go down to reception to do so before we could order room service. All in all, I have rated this as average which may seem a little harsh. Our issues were all relatively minor but added together were a little irritating. However, we would still stay again - the rates were very good, car parking very reasonable for the city centre (£10 for 24 hours) and a great location. Fix the little things and we would be very happy customers.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast; City: Belfast Northern Ireland; Review: We stayed at the Fitzwilliam for 3 nights in an Executive room. The room was very well appointed with all the usual amenities and a few more besides. Tea and coffee were there but also a cafetiere with ground coffee and a good selection of teas alongside the more regular types. There was a fully stocked mini-bar that even had a disposable camera! The bathroom was spacious and, along with the rest of the room, spotlessly clean. There is a turn down service with lovely chocolates left each evening. We had breakfast in our room on the first morning and it was good although a few items were missing but replaced after we rang room service. Breakfast in the restaurant the other days was very good and the homemade granola was especially tasty. The cooked breakfast was made to order so lovely and fresh and the service was very quick and friendly. We ate in the restaurant one evening, the highlight for me being the Supreme of chicken - perfectly succulent, delicious crispy skin and excellent accompaniments. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the concierge happily arranged taxis as needed and booked tickets for the sightseeing tour of the city (well worth doing). All in all, a lovely hotel and we will definitely return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Greenway Hotel and Spa; City: Shurdington Cheltenham Cotswolds England; Review: We stayed at the Greenway Hotel en-route from the north to Cornwall and it was a very welcome stopover. The hotel is set in lovely open gardens with lots of interesting features to explore (the wooden 'deer' are a lovely touch in the garden - see photo). Our room was at the top of the hotel and as there was no lift it wouldn't be suitable for anyone with mobility issues but we were quite happy with it. The room was very tastefully furnished with some antique pieces which made it far more personal and original than many places which was a lovely touch. The bathroom was spacious with a good range of high quality toiletries. Everything was spotlessly clean as you would expect from a hotel of this standard. The room also had complimentary fruit and home-made biscuits which was another excellent touch. Dinner was very good - the amuse bouches were fabulous and a wonderful start to the meal. The crab salad was tasty and mushroom with orzo pasta was a nice change from the more usual mushroom risotto. The highlight though was the strawberries, jelly and cream dessert - a white chocolate dome filled with clotted cream and served with fresh strawberries and jelly cubes. Scrumptious! There was a good selection available on the breakfast menu with both healthy and not so healthy options so plenty to suit all tastes, and all high quality. We didn't try the spa but if the rest of the hotel is a guide, I expect the spa is equally good quality. All in all, a very good hotel and we will stay again and I will certainly try the spa and pool next time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Travelodge Leeds Central Vicar Lane Hotel; City: Leeds West Yorkshire England; Review: I have to admit Travelodge is not my usual choice of hotel but this was a work booking and was the cheapest available room in the city centre at £42 for b&b so I wasn't expecting much. However, I was very surprised and pleased at what I got for the money. My room, whilst basic, was large and clean, as was the ensuite. The shower was excellent - very powerful and stayed hot throughout, a vast improvement on some 'better' hotels I have stayed in. My room was at the back of the hotel and was nice and quiet in spite of only being on the first floor. The hotel has a small restaurant with a surprisingly comprehensive menu and I enjoyed the chicken, baked potato and salad. Breakfast was something of a revelation - I expected a few basic bits and pieces but there was a good range of options including a full English (which I didn't have but looked nice and fresh), cereals, bread/croissant/toast, fruit, yoghurt and unlimited tea/coffee/juice. Location-wise, the hotel is perfectly situated for anyone wanting to enjoy the city centre - a 2 minute walk to John Lewis and all the other stores. Finally, a word for the staff who were all very friendly and welcoming. For £42 I really can't fault the value for money and I would definitely stay again. As you can see, I am a convert! Well done Travelodge.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Corinthia Palace Hotel Spa; City: San Anton Island of Malta; Review: We stayed at the Corinthia Palace for week and were very pleased with our choice. Initial impressions were very favourable with a lovely warm welcome from all the staff we met. Our room was spacious and comfortable with one of the biggest beds I have ever seen! It was also well equipped with fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and bottled water replenished every day. The hotel facilities are extensive - several places to eat with the Rickshaw serving a very good meal on our first evening. I can highly recommend the duck spring rolls and the chicken sizzler which were superb. The Villa Coronthia restaurant is beautifully appointed having been converted from an old villa and it still retains it's original grandeur with some well designed modern touches. The food was good although we were rather disappointed that the menu we were originally handed was the wrong one and, having selected some dishes we were really looking forward to, these weren't available on the final menu. Still, dining here is an experience and it is always enjoyable to have dishes prepared at the table - caesar salad and crepe suzette were quite a thrill. The buffet breakfast at the Corinthia Palace is among the best I have seen. The choice is excellent with a good selection of hot and cold dishes. The pancake maker was a particular favourite. For room service, I can recommend the Thai chicken curry - very tasty. We used the indoor pool a couple of times which was beautifully warm and relaxing. Walking down in robes took a little getting used to but we were told it was perfectly okay so when in Rome...! The hotel is situated around 4 miles outside Valletta but the hotel provides a courtesy bus at set times and the local buses are cheap and frequent so getting around isn't a problem. The hotel can also provide a taxi service which was handy and comfortable for getting to and from the airport. We had one or two minor problems but all in all, a lovely stay with excellent staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre; City: Liverpool Merseyside England; Review: We stayed at Premier Inn on the weekend of the Grand National so the hotel was very full. I half expected some disturbance because of this but no, we still had a peaceful night's sleep without any noisy neighbours. The hotel is in an excellent location for all the highlights of Liverpool - a two minute walk to Liverpool One and just a few minutes to Lime Street station. The area is buzzing with shops, restaurants and, for the young (or young at heart!), plenty of nightlife. Our room was clean, comfortable and spacious, exactly what we have come to expect from Premier. The only very minor thing was a missing hand towel but not worth complaining about for one night. Breakfast was the all you can eat buffet and very good value. The American pancakes were especially tasty. You could easily fill up for the day at the buffet. In spite of how full the hotel was, the restaurant was quiet at breakfast time and we were seated in a perfect spot away from other diners. This is a good tip for other hotels - when it's quiet, there's no need to sit people on top of each other at breakfast and Premier obviously know this. Good job! Check out was reasonably quick and easy. Our only disappointment was that Premier were no longer using the discounted car park we were advised to use when we booked so we ended up paying full price for our parking. Not ideal and it has been raised via their feedback website but other than that we were very pleased with our stay and would definitely stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Duke of Tavistock; City: Tavistock Dartmoor National Park Devon England; Review: We stayed at The Duke of Tavistock and I must confess it was only because we couldn't get in to the Bedford where we had stayed before. Well, I'm very pleased it was full as we loved The Duke and will definitely choose it first next time. Our hosts, Dan and Andrea, were wonderful. They made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them. They took particularly good care of my elderly aunt which was greatly appreciated. Our room was beautifully presented and spotlessly clean with some extra touches that make this far more than your average B&B. As well as the usual tea facilities there was a coffee maker in the room, hot chocolate and some lovely chocolate biscuits. The room was very spacious with a very comfortable bed and a cosy armchair to relax in. Breakfast included, amongst other things, fresh fruit, a freshly cooked full English and some very tasty local bread. I would highly recommend the Duke - a warm welcome, beautiful rooms and a great breakfast. Love it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Les Bulles de Paris; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: We were in the Bollinger Suite and it was nice to know that a bottle of Bolly was included in the price which my husband greatly enjoyed! Our suite was a reasonable size and certainly good by Parisien standards. The room was clean and tidy although we managed to clutter it up quite quickly, mainly due to a slight lack of storage space and limited shelving. However, it was good to have a proper seating area to relax which is real bonus in Paris. The bathroom was a good size and spotlessly clean. The separate toilet seemed a little odd but clearly this was to maximise use of the space which is sensible. The decor is certainly unique with a champagne theme in each room and lots of bubbles in the decoration which I found quite fun. I was slightly disappointed with the information (or lack of) regarding room service. There was nothing in the room and when I asked this was due to a seasonal change in the menu. I did get a print out of the menu but perhaps this could have been sorted out in advance to ensure guests know what is available. It was good to have coffee facilities in the room, not always a given in Paris, and the coffee maker can easily be used to boil water for tea or instant coffee. With a fridge in the room, it was easy to get an early morning cuppa before heading out. We had breakfast in our room on our last day and the selection and quality was good and delivered on time. Location-wise, the hotel is only a 10 minute walk to Notre Dame and 5 minutes to the Pantheon so very well located. All in all, a good choice for our visit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Inn Kings Cross; City: London England; Review: First the good. The room was clean and tidy and the bathroom newly refurbished which was nice. A clean, fresh bathroom is a must so this was a real plus point. The hotel is within a 3 minute walk to Kings Cross and 5 minutes to St Pancras so the location is ideal for rail passengers. The not so good. I was in the extension to the main hotel two doors down and on the fourth floor. There was no lift and the stairs were steep and narrow. This wouldn't be so bad if you were travelling light but I had a very heavy suitcase and the reception staff made no mention of the lack of lift or offered any help when I checked in. While the bathroom was good, as mentioned, the window was clear glass with only a net curtain for privacy which wouldn't be much use if it was dark outside and you had the bathroom light on. I ended up putting a towel up at the window to protect my modesty! All in all, good value, good location and a reasonable free breakfast but could do better. If you have limited mobility, do make sure to mention this when booking or you could have real problems.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Broad Street; City: Birmingham West Midlands England; Review: A last minute booking in Birmingham and I was pleased with the location of the hotel - very central for the station and shopping. The entrance isn't the most enticing as you come off the street and have to go up in the lift to reach the reception area. However, the reception staff were very warm and friendly and I was made to feel welcome which was good. My room was very pleasant and seemed to have been recently refurbished. It was also very quiet although I was on the 14th floor so perhaps not so surprising. The bathroom was very clean and modern although I had to cut short y shower as the shower tray didn't drain very well and I was in danger of flooding the bathroom. This was reported to reception on checkout so hopefully this has been addressed. Breakfast had a good selection and the 'make your own waffle' station was a nice change. The hotel does have a small selection of food in the bar although I was a little disappointed with the choices and the dessert (strawberry tart) wasn't quite the quality I would have liked and seemed to be lacking the advertised raspberry coulis. All in all a pleasant enough stay and good value for money.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Women's Vogue Shoulder Off Wide Hem Design Top Shirt; Brand: Urban CoCo; Review: This is a cheap t shirt! I don't mean to sound harsh because I do like the style of the shirt but what I would like to see people make shirt for people with big apple or pear shape size too!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Zhuanglin Women's Quick Drying Aqua Water Shoes Casual Walking Shoes; Brand: Zhuanglin; Review: Somewhat to small! Feels a little slippery at time! Needs more padding inside the shoe! Cute to where most anything! I know they are water shoes but I use them as walking shoes! Price needs to go down a lot!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicwe Women's Plus Size Printed Notched Top - Round Neck 3/4 Sleeves Casual Tunic Top; Brand: Chicwe; Review: I really like this shirt! The material is light and soft. It's not a see though shirt! So I would like to say thank you to the person who made this shirt!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Qunsia Women's Chiffon Caftan Poncho Tunic Top Cover up Batwing Blouse; Brand: Qunsia; Review: This blouse pretty on the model! I should had returned this because the left side hole is not cut right it is a little snugged! Also, for me when you look at the model waist area the blouse fit perfect but on me it's too big! So I am giving this poncho blouse a two!; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hybrid Cotton Jersey Sleeveless Wide Armhole Relaxed Tank Shirt 6 PK & Single; Brand: HyBrid & Company; Review: The orange color looks darker than the actual shirt! People who gave reviews felt like a person needed to go up in size because the shirt was made to small! Not the case for me along the sides of the shirt it was too large and rookie!; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Braun MR320 Multiquick 3 Hand Blender, 450-watt, 220 Volt - Not For American Voltage; Brand: Braun; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Creative Kitchenware Silicone Round Egg Yolk Out Separators; Brand: VISKEY; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GardenHome Shower Curtain with Hooks, 13 Piece; Brand: GardenHome; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cutequeen Trading Stainless Steel Pineapple Easy Slicer and De-corer; Brand: Cutequeen; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Westmark Germany Easy Grip Mango Slicer, Removes The Pit, Sharp and Sturdy Stainless-Steel Blades; Brand: Westmark; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 4 Round (Citrus Fruit) Peelers by Chef Craft; Brand: Chef Craft; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sauder Caraway Floor Cabinet in soft white; Brand: Sauder; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grayline 2 Tier Mesh Slide Out Organizer, Satin Nickel; Brand: Grayline; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Topicker Brand And New Liquor Bag Kit(3pcs) - Compact Reusable And Foldable Flask Set - Sneak Alcohol; Brand: Sysrion; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DecoBros Under Sink 2 Tier Expandable Shelf Organizer, Silver; Brand: Deco Brothers; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SET OF RUNES POLISHED TIGER'S EYE GEMSTONES; Brand: Catey13....Enchanted Wilderness; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DZT1968® 1PC White Printed Flower Lace Chiffon Tulle Sheer Window Treatments Door Screen Curtain (80 inch x 40 inch); Brand: DZT1968; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 5pcs Snail Shape Silicone Tea Bag Holder Cup Mug Candy Colors Gift Set; Brand: SPHTOEO; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norbi Fresh Floral Print Tulle Voile Door Window ROM Curtain Drape Panel Sheer Scarf Valances (Beige); Brand: Norbi; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 1 X Black Chime Candle 20 pack; Brand: AzureGreen; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Roscoe Cervical Pillow and Neck Pillow For Sleeping - Indented Contour Pillow for Sleeping on Back or Side -; Brand: Roscoe Medical; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BOSPHORUS 16 Pieces Turkish Greek Arabic Coffee Making Serving Gift Set with Copper Pot Coffee Maker, Cups Saucers,; Brand: BOSPHORUS; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clover Design Brass Premium Turkish Greek Arabic Coffee Espresso Serving Set for 2,Cups Saucers Lids Tray Delight Sugar Dish 11pc; Brand: CopperBull; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disposable Ice Cube Bag 100 Pack (2400 Ice Cubes, 100 Bags); Brand: LowCostTrading; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Original Bamboo Tumbler with Tea Infuser & Strainer by LeafLife | 17oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle; Brand: LeafLife; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MYSKY HOME Top Grommet Window Fiori Print Sheer Curtain Panels for Living Room, Purple - 54" W x; Brand: MYSKY HOME; Review: Thanks; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: The Amazing Life of Birds: The Twenty-Day Puberty Journal of Duane Homer Leech; Author: Visit Amazon's Gary Paulsen Page; Review: Quick delivery. Met my expectations.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking; Author: Visit Amazon's Susan Cain Page; Review: Gave to high school granddaughter who goes misunderstood, but would like acceptance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MOODY BITCHES TPB; Author: MD Holland Julie; Review: Alternative to using drugs for mental problems.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet Journal: A handy companion journal; Author: Visit Amazon's Mayo Clinic Page; Review: Very informative. I just became Type II.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls; Author: Visit Amazon's Cara Natterson Page; Review: Gave to 5th grade granddaughter at Christmas. I'm her grandfather. (Just in case her parents think she doesn't have any questions); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking; Author: Susan Cain; Review: Gave to high school granddaughter who goes misunderstood, but would like acceptance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Raising the Bar; Author: Visit Amazon's Gabrielle Douglas Page; Review: Got it for my Level 5 7th grader female gymnast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Male Biological Clock: The Startling News About Aging, Sexuality, and Fertility in Men; Author: Visit Amazon's Harry Fisch Page; Review: Very informative. Learned "down's children" can be the result of the male's maturation as well as the female's.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Yogi Book: "I Really Didn't Say Everything I Said"; Author: Visit Amazon's Yogi Berra Page; Review: What I expected. Had gotten it from public library before I purchased. Enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Escape Plan; Brand: ; Review: Great plot twist, realistic action sequences. Engaging the entire movie, get your popcorn before the movie starts. Sly and the Governator still got it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Falcon Rising; Brand: Michael Jai White; Review: Interesting. Decent action.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tyler Perry's The Single Moms Club Digital; Brand: Wendi McLendon-Covey; Review: Interesting perspectives.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beyond the Lights; Brand: Gina Prince-Bythewood; Review: Fantastic. Engaging, creative plot, good acting. Worth the time and money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kung Fu Killer; Brand: Donnie Yen; Review: Great action.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fighter in the Wind; Brand: Dong-kun Yang; Review: Good action, interesting storyline.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black November; Brand: Akon; Review: Great movie highlighting issues affecting emerging economies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Llama Llama Red Pajama (Puffin Storytime); Author: Visit Amazon's Anna Dewdney Page; Review: 2 Year old son reaches for this book every day. He is obsessed with it. I want to cry because I have read it a billion times to him, and my husband won't even read it anymore. He cracks it open and makes up words instead. Usually they are lewd and hilarious, for my entertainment. So anyway- something about this book captures my son's heart, whether it is the sing-songiness of the words or something far more subtle. And I don't care! He loves it! Any book that makes my kid wanna read is a-okay in my book. LOLZIES; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 101 Kids Activities That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever!: The Entertainment Solution for Parents, Relatives & Babysitters!; Author: Visit Amazon's Holly Homer Page; Review: I love blogs a whole bunch, but for kids' activities, I also love to have a physical book to flip through when I want inspiration for things to do with my kids. I'm so glad Kids' Activities Blog compiled a bunch of their best activities into this book, and the timing is perfect to flip through and bookmark your favorites for summer. I looked through with my daughter, and the book is now twice as thick because of all the bookmark slips of paper we filled it with. Anyway, this is a great resource- full of classic and new, unexpected things to do with kids, all of them obviously tested and proven to be successful. I'm so happy to add this to our bookshelves (If it ever makes it there.); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids: The Very Best and Easiest Playtime Activities from FunAtHomeWithKids.com!; Author: Visit Amazon's Asia Citro Page; Review: Her book is a fantastic resource for activities for kids, but its also a joyous dive into the imaginations of kids, and Asia totally gets it. She knows that kids like to: touch everything, make up imaginary worlds, sort things, and get messy. This is an invaluable reference book for the first 10 years of your kids' lives. And it's organized so well- I love having a hard copy of a bunch of Asia's best activities for kids.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Artful Year: Celebrating the Seasons and Holidays with Crafts and Recipes--Over 175 Family- Friendly Activities; Author: Visit Amazon's Jean Van't Hul Page; Review: I do love this book. I love activity books that are so packed full of ideas that you feel like you couldn't possibly do everything. You get to pick and choose what to do depending on your and your kids' whims, and there are always a ton more ideas waiting for you. This is that book, and we'll keep it out for easy access. I love how the activities are set up by season, and I was excited to see some yummy-looking recipes included. Awesome second book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Louder than Words: Harness the Power of Your Authentic Voice; Author: Visit Amazon's Todd Henry Page; Review: I'm so excited to review this book. I pre-ordered the Kindle version, and I'm about a quarter of the way through. It's one of those books where you want to just go ahead and highlight every other passage to refer back to later. Todd Henry's writing is clear and thoughtful, the book is packed with effective ways to go deeper into his writing (by doing your own writing), and I'm sure it'll be one of those classic creativity book people refer to and recommend for years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Little Bit of Dirt: 55+ Science and Art Activities to Reconnect Children with Nature; Author: Visit Amazon's Asia Citro Page; Review: I'm so inspired by all the beautiful,colorful photographs in this book, and the TONS of nature activity ideas. Just in time for us to get back outside for Spring and make cool stuff!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Art Workshop for Children: How to Foster Original Thinking with more than 25 Process Art Experiences; Author: Barbara Rucci; Review: I adore Bar and her blog, and this is the perfection extension of what you will find on Art Bar. Her love for creating with kids is infectious and inspiring, and her style is gorgeous. I get lost in her beautiful photographs, and immediately want to grab a paintbrush and paint with reckless abandon like a kid. There are so many great ideas in here to keep kids creatively engaged and build a strong foundation of a love for making art.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: STEAM Play & Learn: 20 fun step-by-step preschool projects about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math!; Author: Ana Dziengel; Review: This book incorporates all of the amazing energy and fun, colorful ideas from Ana's site, (Babble Dabble Do). I'm so excited she finally came out with a book so we could have access to all of these ideas at our fingertips, and packaged up nice and neat. The photos and illustrations are adorable, and we couldn't stop flipping through the pages, picking out what we wanted to try next.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: More of the Monkees; Brand: The Monkees; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Monkees; Brand: The Monkees; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Live 'N' Kickin'; Brand: West, Bruce & Laing; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Got Blooze; Brand: Leslie West; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Turning Point; Brand: John Mayall; Review: good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Retrospective: The Best of Buffalo Springfield; Brand: Buffalo Springfield; Review: good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Volunteers; Brand: Jefferson Airplane; Review: good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quicksilver Messenger Service; Brand: Quicksilver Messenger Service; Review: good product; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_CDs_and_Vinyl |
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Title: Hotel Riu Cancun; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: The lobby is a knock off of the dome of St.Peter's, Okay if you are in Rome, a bit over the top for Cancun. The lobby is like the concourse of the Port Authority bus depot in New York. Crowded, bustling, raucous. I felt sorry for the doormen. The clientele is noisy, poorly dressed, uncouth. My husband was in a public restroom off the lobby and witnessed a drunken brawl between two guests. We left after one night. No one with taste or discernment would want to be seen here.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Hotel da Bolsa; City: Porto Porto District Northern Portugal; Review: Arrived dead tired from nonstop flight from Baltimore. Our booked room was not available until after noon, but manager gave us another room to crash in for several hours. Funny little room with three single beds. When we awoke we were given our proper room on the fourth floor (5th in US), quite spacious with two ensuite bathrooms and a window with view of the Douro, a beautiful park and if we craned our necks the towers of the Cathedral or Se. We set out to walk and find refreshment. There are several cafes very close to the Hotel and two or three blocks away was the buzzing waterfront district with endless cafes, street vendors, shops & stalls. Gaily decorated barges for the must-do river tours were lined up. .Just down the street from the hotel is the magnificent Palacio da Bolsa & around the corner the fabulously gilded church of Sao Francisco. The hotel was very comfortable, and we met some delightful Americans there also. Was our base for walking all over the beautiful city of Porto and its treasures and delights at every turn,; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Miracorgo; City: Vila Real Vila Real District Northern Portugal; Review: We usually like to stay in small old fashioned hotels to give us a flavor of the region we are visiting, but we arrived late in Vila Real and it was easy to pull into this modern business style hotel. We were favorably impressed with the public spaces which unexpectedly opened on to walls of glass overlooking a dramatic gorge, although the hotel fronted on a business street. The staff were cordial and showed us a very comfortable room on a high floor with more breathtaking views of the gorge from a small balcony. The mattresses were comfortable, always an unexpected pleasure. We opted for dinner in the hotel, again something we usually avoid, and here was the real surprise. The dinner was absolutely marvelous, every thing delicious, the special of the evening was a cod dish, bacalau, usually too blah for words, but this was so good I asked the chef for the receipe! And nearby was a large party of French tourists no less, on a wine tour of northern Portugal, eating and drinking away with gusto. The food was the best we have had in 20 years of traveling around Portugal. Hats off to the Miracorgo. As we left a gentleman at reception gave us map and advised us of a scenic back road route south to take through the port vineyards of the great lodges above the Douro. Absolutely stunning and unforgettable journey thanks again to the Miracorgo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Macanche Bed Breakfast; City: Izamal Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We were road weary and didn't want to stay in town although there a good little hotels there. We knocked on the door set in the high wall surrounding Macan che. and were wowed when it opened into a lush tropical garden. A thatched walk led us into the open-air lobby and paths amid burgeoning flora. We were shown a large comfy room next to the lobby. Very romantic with mosquito netting which proved a little daunting to get used to, but all part of the Mexican adventure. Next we decided to have a swim as it was hot and we had just driven from Merida. OMG it was a cenote pool surrounded by jungle. If you have never been in a cenote pool, let me say, its a real treat. Crystal clear and gently layered to the deepest end. Not a lap pool, but definitely made for Jane & Tarzan. there is a shady gazebo with heavenly hammocks at one end, loungers, and a clean changing and toilet room so you don't have to go back to your cabina. You can go to the lobby/restaurant and order drinks and tacos etc. to take out to the pool. We had planned to stay just one night, but stayed three days just hanging out by the pool most of the day relaxing after the rigors of cllimbing a couple of pyramids into and checking out the museum & convento. The food was most excellent also. Breakfast amid the jungle and with friendly cats was a delight. Dinner also. Looking forward to a return visit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Doralba Inn; City: Merida Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Not NY chic, not fashionable, but fantastic value in heart of fabulous Merida. In new part of hotel our room over looked the courtyard with its wonderful huge pool and green island. Beds ok, but linen changed daily, same for bathroom. Bedroom large and quiet despite hotel in noisy urban area. Elevator!!! always a plus. Covered inside parking!!! We always went out for breakfast in the Main Plaza and never ate in. But pool, quiet, covered parking & elevator make for a great value. Also taxis will come to door and take you anywhere. We were paying under 40 US$. At that rate you can stay for a while.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Yucatan Vista Inn; City: Merida Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We were house hunting in Merida this winter and wanted a comfortable, quiet, no frills place to stay for a while. In Mexico budget wise hotels often mean a sacrifice in peace and quiet, & cleanliness, and no pool. What a delight to discover the Yucatan Vista Inn. No vistas, but it most conveniently located around the corner from the English Library, hub of Merida's expat community. Alan,the owner, is marvelous British expat with a sardonic sense of humor and is a well of information to contractors, housemaids, govt policy and day trips among other topics. Shops and restaurants are in easy walking distance. The room & bath were immaculate, the pool inviting although weather a little nippy for January. Breakfast was basic until we learned we could order up a cooked breakfast most reasonably which was served on the terrace by the pool. We met another expat couple who were renovating a place. I expect we'll be back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pousada Viana do Castelo; City: Viana do Castelo Viana do Castelo District Northern Portugal; Review: We usually don't stay at pousadas, but we were entranced by the magic mountain aspect of the setting. From our balcony overlooking the city below, it was as if we were in an airplane, it's that high. The room was quite luxurious as were all the public spaces. The dining room was in a magnificent turret room, formerly a grand veranda in the early days. But the menu was pompous and food disappointing. Such a pity. The place really deserves a great chef. Nonetheless the staff were all delightful and helpful. I dithered over beautifully crafted dancing shoes, made locally, in the gift shop, but they didn't seem to mind. The grounds were lovely but it was too cool to take advantage of the pool. My husband greatly enjoyed exploring the Celtic or maybe neolithic village site, some of which had been destroyed to make the pilgrimage hotel back in the 20's or 30's. Shrine of Sant Lucia was very interesting to visit as well. Very grand on a monumental scale, very austere neo-Romanesque (think Sacre Coeur). Built as a memorial to war dead and boost the local economy, as well as venerate Santa Lucia. Bus loads of pious school children were being herded through as we visited. The view from the front plaza of the church overlooking city and seacoast is breathtaking and one can believe that is indeed a holy place.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casa Grande; City: Burgau Faro District Algarve; Review: Gorgeous old house, full of great Portuguese antiques, dripping with bouganvillea, airy comfortable rooms, some with balconies, all en suite. Delightful communal breakfasts with fascinating international clientele. Sally, the hostess with the mostest, makes everyone feel at ease. There is on site parking, and a communal refrigerator. It is minutes from the beautiful Burgau beach, cliff walks, bars and resturants.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Guesthouse Quinta Saleiro; City: Olhao Faro District Algarve; Review: We called ahead to book and were given a reservation. The reviews were glowing and the location very convenient to a party we were to attend. We arrived at the quinta after a long day of driving and to our shock were shown a room that had all the charm of a broom closet. Its one small window gave onto the tractor shed with a high cinder block wall behind. The surly staff member insisted no other rooms were available. It was late and we were tired but I find it inexcusable that we were given a room unfit for guest acommodation. Never again. Also cold and charmless. Could be a motel anywhere, not in the beautiful Algarve. Beware.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: American Flag Toothpicks, 30ct; Brand: Unique; Review: Good quality; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart 77-11G Chef's Classic Stainless 11-Piece Cookware Set; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: I absolutely love this set. This is my first stainless steel set, so it took a few tries to adjust to the stainless steel surface coming from a non-stick surface but these are amazing quality, and easy to clean. Not cheap, nice and sturdy. Pancakes come out amazing! I've had these for several months now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: International Silver 5114325 Arabesque Frost 20-Piece Stainless Steel Flatware Set, Service for 4; Brand: International Silver; Review: Very nice look. The large spoons are nice and big. The only thing bad about these is that the handles are pretty thin which makes the edges a little uncomfortable to grab.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: New Star Foodservice 42917 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons and Cups Combo, Set of 8, Silver; Brand: New Star Foodservice; Review: The metal is really thin and has a needle sharp edge to one of the cups from an incomplete fusion near the handle but just filed it down.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Style Setter 210276-6GB Denmark 6 Piece Whiskey Glass Set with Tray, 12x5, Clear; Brand: Style Setter; Review: Looks great and gives a classic feel when sipping my Whiskey from these glasses. The price is great for what you get, but there are some negative things about it. The stopper is made of two parts, the decorative glass top part then the very cheap plastic ribbed insert, and it doesn't exactly sit in the bottle well. One of the glasses came with a small chip on the rim.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: NFL Team Gnome; Brand: FOCO; Review: This was the last present to come. It came on Christmas Eve. My son in law was delighted with his gift.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Green Bay Packers 2008 Team Gnome; Brand: FOCO; Review: The present was a hit. My son loved it. It was fun to have something he would enjoy. Again did most of my shopping on line.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FOCO NFL Unisex Team Thematic Gnome; Brand: FOCO; Review: It was very exciting fro my husband to receive. I loved shopping on line. I didn't go to any mall this Christmas; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rothco Uncle Milty Travel Vest; Brand: Rothco; Review: A size is larger than a regular large as the reviews said; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clayton Kershaw Los Angeles Dodgers Blue Name and Number Jersey T-Shirt; Brand: Majestic; Review: Very well made; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xspec Complete Pro Stunt Kick Scooter with Freestyle BMX Handlebars, 110mm Wheels & ABEC-7 -; Brand: Xspec; Review: he was very happy with it. He can do all of his tricks with it. Good deal; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Le Meridien Bangkok; City: Bangkok; Review: I have stayed at Le Meredien a bunch of times in the past few years bust first review for it. Although it's getting a long since a face lift, good prices, great location, and friendly staff. Very nice breakfast selection as well when included with room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: U Chiang Mai; City: Chiang Mai; Review: U Chiang Mai is ideally located in the middle of "old" Chiang Mai. So many temple's are just a stone's throw away. The hotel itself is a nicely appointed boutique with a great modern zen design and very friendly staff. My room came with breakfast which you can take anytime at the attached restaurant throughout the day. The staff was helpful and friendly. An excellent place to stay especially for those looking outside the typical global brands.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JW Marriott Phuket Resort Spa; City: Mai Khao Thalang District Phuket; Review: The JW Marriott is very nice hotel with excellent amenities. The breakfast is very good with a wide variety. Stayed on a ground floor pool side room which has extra room on the terrace. The staff is exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The tour desk did an excellent job in recommending activities. The hotel is a bit far from other areas in Phuket so that might be a downside for some. Overall would recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: W Bangkok; City: Bangkok; Review: Apparently this was my 5th stay at the W Hotel—which the hotel knew. Always great service in an excellent location and easy walk to the BTS skytrain. Would certainly recommend for both business or leisure travel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Forum Boutique Hotel Spa; City: Alcudia Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: I was very impressed at this boutique hotel. Just stayed two nights but it was a welcome change from the average beach hotel. Some very nice restaurants around the town and I found it quite easy to make it out to the beach for 2 of my three days. I did it all on foot but a simple bike would also do the trick as there’s lots to see and explore. I would highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Frigidaire FRA106CV1 10,000 BTU 115-Volt Window-Mounted Compact Air Conditioner with Temperature Sensing Remote Control; Brand: Frigidaire; Review: Works great. Quiet. I've had it running continuously for over a month. No problems. I have an older model that's been running for eight years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stainless Steel Milk Thermometer; Brand: VonShef; Review: Works as expected; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vornado 723 Full-Size Whole Room Air Circulator Fan; Brand: Vornado; Review: Excellent product. quiet operation; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Contigo Vacuum-Insulated Stainless Steel Coffee Mug | AUTOSEAL West Loop Travel Mug, 16 oz, Stainless & Blue, 2-Pack; Brand: Contigo; Review: best cup on the market; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ARKSEN Premium Electric Meat Slicer 7.5" inch Blade Home Deli Meat Food Home Kitchen Stainless Steel, 180 Watt; Brand: ARKSEN; Review: Worked as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plastic Squeeze Condiment Bottles with Red Tip Cap 32-ounce Set of 6 by Pinnacle Mercantile; Brand: Pinnacle Mercantile; Review: Work Well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mini Micro Tool Attachment Set Fits ALL Vacuum Cleaners; Perfect for Hard-To-Reach Areas - Office Equipment, Computers, Car; Brand: Crucial Vacuum; Review: Really good for cleaning computers and fans.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: MeasuPro Instant Read Internal Meat Thermometer with Stainless Steel Probe, Digital Cooking Thermometer for Baking and; Brand: MeasuPro; Review: Used the thermometer for the first time this Thanksgiving and found it very easy to custom program. At first I thought it was inaccurate because my turkey was done rather quickly so I stuck another thermometer on the other side of the bird and it was spot on.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: YETI Rambler 20 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid (Stainless Steel); Brand: YETI; Review: This is the best tumbler I have ever owned. I put a small amount of ice in my cup and filled with water in the morning. I took the cup with me as I ran errands. After sitting in my car for 4 hours in the Houston, Tx heat (today my car thermometer read 100 degrees), the water is ice cold and the ice has not melted. I love my Yeti!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Natizo Stainless Steel 3-Cup Flour Sifter - Lid and Bottom Cover - No More Mess In Your Kitchen; Brand: Natizo; Review: Works well. Love the lid.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar Stackable Beverage Glasses – Set Of 6 Dishwasher Safe Drinking Glasses For Soda, Juice, Milk,; Brand: Bormioli Rocco; Review: Love these glassses. Perfect size for my grandkids so we are not wasting juice and milk! They are heavy enough where they don't get knocked over ny little hands.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bormioli Rocco Tempered Stackable 6.75 ounce Juice Glasses - Set of 6; Brand: Bormioli Rocco; Review: Love these glassses. Perfect size for my grandkids so we are not wasting juice and milk! They are heavy enough where they don't get knocked over ny little hands.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar Stackable Beverage Glasses – Set Of 6 Dishwasher Safe Drinking Glasses For Soda, Juice, Milk,; Brand: Bormioli Rocco; Review: Love these glassses. Perfect size for my grandkids so we are not wasting juice and milk! They are heavy enough where they don't get knocked over ny little hands.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar Stackable Beverage Glasses – Set Of 6 Dishwasher Safe Drinking Glasses For Soda, Juice, Milk,; Brand: Bormioli Rocco; Review: Love these glassses. Perfect size for my grandkids so we are not wasting juice and milk! They are heavy enough where they don't get knocked over ny little hands.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JapanBargain S-2046, Japanese Plastic Rice Bowl, Diamond Cut; Brand: JapanBargain; Review: My Asian daughter-in-law introduced me to the true soup spoons. Love these. Very durable. I have washed them several times in the dishwasher without any problem.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Christian Brothers Automotive Ocotillo; City: Chandler, AZ; Review: Over a year from my first review and still going. Incredible service. We have all three of our cars serviced at Christian Brothers. Consistently 5 stars every single time. Great workers that do a quality job. Worth every penny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nello's Pizza Mesa; City: Mesa, AZ; Review: Went tonight with friends and family. Great pizza and nice big salads. House dressing was really tasty. Plenty of leftovers for the midnight snack. Go with the deep dish. Crispy crust and plenty of toppings. Thanks Nellos!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maskadores taco shop #15; City: Chandler, AZ; Review: Stopped in today for a couple tacos while my son had a lesson at Blackbird music a couple doors down. Really good and generous tacos. Horchata was fresh and cold. About 8 different salsa choices, so could go mild, medium or hot. Nice! Good prices.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pita Jungle; City: Gilbert, AZ; Review: Had a great meal at pita jungle. It probably been more than 5 years since I last went to pita jungle. Good portions. I had the lavash bread with chicken. Came with a side salad. I like olives, so it was really good. Dessert was rice pudding with strawberries. Really awesome way to end the meal. Server was great too. Nice ambiance, a little loud, but I don't mind that. My sweetheart had the qood fired chicken. Good sauce, potatoes with a nice light tomatoe sauce.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grubstak - Chandler; City: Chandler, AZ; Review: Had the stack with fried eggs, sweet potatoe fries and vegies. Not bad. A little bland. Small portion. Wife had a salad with black beans. She said it could use more chicken. Chicken would be better grilled instead of fried. Good ambiance. Good food, not amazing. May come back, maybe not.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grubstak - Chandler; City: Chandler, AZ; Review: Had the stack with fried eggs, sweet potatoe fries and vegies. Not bad. A little bland. Small portion. Wife had a salad with black beans. She said it could use more chicken. Chicken would be better grilled instead of fried. Good ambiance. Good food, not amazing. May come back, maybe not.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Grubstak - Chandler; City: Chandler, AZ; Review: Had the stack with fried eggs, sweet potatoe fries and vegies. Not bad. A little bland. Small portion. Wife had a salad with black beans. She said it could use more chicken. Chicken would be better grilled instead of fried. Good ambiance. Good food, not amazing. May come back, maybe not.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: Whitmor GRADE A Natural Wood Suit Hangers (Set of 16); Brand: Whitmor; Review: only one came damaged, the wooden bar had to go, which is really minor. they are a bit coarse, not sure if I'd put fine fabrics on these before a bit of sanding. other than that, arrived super quick, they all look good, and they will serve their purpose just fine. overall a good buy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TaoTronics Clothes Steamer with ETL Certificate, Handheld Portable Steamer with 200ml Upgraded Capacity, Protective Ironing Glove Inside; Brand: TaoTronics; Review: this works well. does not hold a lot of water. this heats up in seconds and works perfectly for one shirt at a time. I am also a soaper , this is a very useful tool for brightening up bars of soap! I like that it comes with a tiny mitt and a lil travel bag for the thing. a must have. great investment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Set of 5 Mesh Laundry Bags-1 Extra Large, 2 Large & 2 Medium Bags Laundry,Blouse, Hosiery, Stocking, Underwear, Bra; Brand: BAGAIL; Review: recently purchased a few shirts that were notoriously bad with bleeding color (unique colors, super soft, perfect fit.. guess you can't have everything), so I bought this set to help keep their integrity. I washed three of said shirts in the dark bag and had NO color loss whatsoever. so happy and relieved. they'll get used for tons of other things too, definitely worth the investment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EarthWise Myrrh Resin - Organic - 1lb; Brand: EarthWise; Review: it does need to be ground and aside from some unusable pieces, it is a good quality myrrh resin. by grinding it myself it is always fresher smelling. i sell handcrafted incense and this is a pretty good myrrh compared to similar products/prices, one of the better from my experience, and i don't want to sacrifice quality of my own blends for a couple of $ saved.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Natural Comfort Soft and Luxurious 300TC Sateen White Down Alternative Duvet Insert, Twin; Brand: Natural Comfort; Review: My man said it best this morning: The bed is now too comfortable to leave. We replaced our down comforter when I realized I was waking up with very puffy eyes - must have been allergic to down or something in that comforter. I've shopped around, trying to find the best deal - and this is by far the best deal around. The comforter itself is not super thick but it is very warm. We purchased some flannel sheets at the same time and it has made such an impact on our quality of sleep. Really an amazing investment.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: EatNeat 10 Piece Square Glass Food Storage and Meal Prep Container Set (Microwaveable, Freezable, and 500° Oven Safe); Brand: EATNEAT; Review: These have held up well for six months of continual use. The large square top has warped a bit likely due to microwaving but it's still useable. Good intro to glass Tupperware projects.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Americas Best Value Inn by the River; City: Hot Springs South Dakota; Review: Proprietors were very friendly, helpful and professional. Breakfast was excellent. Rooms were very clean. Plenty of parking. Inn was much quieter than we guessed, it being on the main road during Sturgis week. We passed a wonderful night sleep. Would definitely stay again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Pioneer; City: Lusk Wyoming; Review: A gem in the middle of nowhere. Clean, spacious room; fun breakfast eggs and mimosas on the authentic chuck wagon cooked by friendly staff otherwise the fare was normal. Really enjoyed our stay. Would stay there again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel de l Esperance; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Our room was on the 2nd floor...the elevator stops at 1/2 and 2/3 so you have to walk up or down to get to the room which isn't a problem unless you have heavy luggage. Our room had 2 twin beds, windows opened into a courtyard and was very clean. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a little chocolate bar on our pillows which was unexpected and a real treat at the end of a long day. The bathroom had enough soap/shampoo for 2 people (unlike another hotel we experienced) which was welcomed. The first night in the hotel was a little noisy (not sure who was having the party) but I travel with my 'hotel rescue' pack which includes earplugs and a sleep mask so I slept well. The second night was much quieter. As in lots of French hotels, wi-fi was very slow. The air conditioning might have been turned off already (we were there mid-Sept) as it didn't seem to work...this wasn't a problem because the days were not hot. The hotel was close to the Les Gobelins metro stop which made walking home from a night tour of Paris very comfortable. The location is great for the metro and the bus. Although the gentleman at the front desk seemed a little surly (maybe because I tried only a little to speak French?), he was very helpful and considerate when I was in a panic about early morning transport to CDG. Yep, would stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Moulin de la Beune; City: Les Eyzies de Tayac Sireuil Dordogne Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: A hidden hotel in the heart of Les Eyzies set just next to a babbling brook. Our ground floor room with 2 twin beds was comfortable albeit having a damp feeling. The room did have a floor-to-ceiling window out of which was a porch and access to the parking area right in front of the hotel (parking is tight...good thing for small European cars). The toilet room, separate from the shower/sink room, had a little mildew on the walls but all was otherwise clean. The staff was very helpful. The wi-fi was non-existent but we were able to use the computer in the lobby upon request. Continental breakfast was available for 8 euro but I think you might have better value if you went to a local boulangerie. Grotte de Font-de-Gaume is about 10-15 mins walk...perfect for that early queueing. Grotte des Combarelles is also within walking distance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cinnamon Bear Creekside Inn; City: Sonoma Sonoma County California; Review: Despite other reviews written about this spot, I found this is a very nice BandB. But it is a BandB and not a hotel, which are two different things. The house itself is very quiet; I heard no toilets flush, no other guests walking around. I had a wonderful bed and a lovely bathroom without a tub (but I prefer to shower). Breakfast was a delicious fritttata, fruit and a non-traditional apple dumpling that I want the recipe for. Yes, the location right on Hwy 12 is noisy, but I always travel with my 'hotel survival kit' which includes earplugs, a face mask and clothes pins to close the drapes that always let light in. Since I am very light sensitive, I employed all of these items, turned off the hallway light that shined right into my room and had no trouble sleeping. Marina who greeted me was wonderful, checking to see if I had any dietary restrictions. The owner happened to be on location and was very nice. The ladies who cooked and served breakfast were also very hospitable. My only complaint was that breakfast is meant to be served at 8:30 (I thought) but wasn't served until 8:45 or 8:50. This was only an issue because I had to be some place by 9:00, however, I hadn't mentioned it. Without that obligation, I would have had time to chat with the other guests also waiting for breakfast which I consider one of the perks of staying at a BandB. This is an historic house so the rooms are on the smaller side (but had plenty of room for me) and there is no central heat/AC. An in-window AC and portable heater kept the room at a nice temp although I might have wanted an additional blanket in the room or otherwise available. One other thing, the responses by the Innkeeper to the negative reviews are a complete turn off. I would have cancelled my reservation based on those responses if I hadn't made a non-refundable reservation via GetARoom. Were I the Innkeeper, I'd figure out how to respond to negative reviews in a less cantankerous manner.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: La Quinta Inn Reno; City: Reno Nevada; Review: Not a luxury hotel but clean and comfortable. Nice breakfast. Convenient location. Easy to get to. GREAT dog potty areas! Large, well cared for area to let your dog sniff and relieve him/herself. Plenty of doggy bags available if you forgot yours, and trash cans to make your deposit when finished. Additional green areas along the sidewalk next to the street.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Plus Colony Inn; City: Atascadero San Luis Obispo County California; Review: Have stayed here twice. The staff is very pleasant and helpful. The room very clean and comfortable. The grounds nicely kept. Breakfast was plentiful and good. Plenty of hot water and good water pressure. A good value too. Plus, very convenient for my purposes in Atascadero.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Avant Torrejon; City: Torrejon De Ardoz; Review: Not a luxury hotel but nice and convenient to the airport. Room seemed clean but beds were only okay. They have a free shuttle to/from the airport but be sure to make your reservation for it. Also, it's pretty easy to get into Madrid from this location via train...walk to the train (20mins), train to Madrid center (20-30mins, 5euro) or you can cab to/from the hotel to the train station (price varies depending on time of day). I stayed only one night here and missed the breakfast offering (not included) because of timing but appreciated the help/advice I received from staff and heard the breakfast was marvelous. Response from hotel staff when we couldn't figure out how to turn on the room lights (insert room key) was terrific.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sheraton Casablanca Hotel Towers; City: Casablanca Grand Casablanca Region; Review: Granted, I stayed in this hotel after 5 nights staying in Auberges on the Camino de Santiago, but my room was spacious and clean, the bath tub fabulous to soak in, plenty of hot water, the bed was super. I could hear the person in the next room snoring sometimes but overall the room was very quiet. Breakfast was plentiful, with lots of variety and darn good. Money can be exchanged in the lobby either in person or via ATM (no commission charged). The staff were very professional, helpful and nice, especially the front desk staff and concierge. Little things in my room were somewhat annoying, for example, I had to call in the technician to close the window in my 12th floor room as there was no handle to lock it (he used a wrench, twisting a little metal square to secure it) and the air conditioner stopped working. But the technician was there within 20 or 30 minutes to fix what ever was wrong. I appreciated the US$5 chit I received each night that I chose not to have my sheets and towels changed. I agree, the restaurants and bar were very expensive, definitely US prices (glass of wine $7-$10; Moroccan tea $5; a glass of Baileys was $12) so for the most part we used outside restaurants. We did eat in the Moroccan restaurant in the hotel one night -- highly recommended! It was delicious and the music and belly dancer were fun. Taxes were about US$8 a night, not too bad. Location was good MADD300 from the airport and MADD9 from the train station, and walking to different sights was pretty easy. Overall I found my stay here very satisfying.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods; City: Laguna Woods California; Review: Really loved my stay here. The room was clean, spacious, quiet, comfortable...what more can you ask for? Well, how about an extra special breakfast? The very friendly chef prepared eggs to according to my wishes (although it seems that there might be only a couple of options like scrambled, over easy, over hard, etc.) served with sausage and potatoes, waffles, several types of juice, fruit, yogurt, bread and muffins and English muffins...I'm sure there was more but I am not sure what it could have been! We didn't use the exercise room nor pool but it looked heavenly. The location was great for my purposes with some shopping and grocery stores close by. The front desk people were helpful but seemed a little uppity. That is my only thought for improvement.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wine Valley Lodge; City: Napa Napa Valley California; Review: I stayed Christmas Eve here after spending the evening with my family. I was assigned room 34. The lodge is an old fashioned type -- one story, pool in the middle of the U shaped room arrangement right behind the rose garden -- but my room was beautifully appointed. Not sure when the updates happened but it was super nice. Clean, lots of hot water, spacious room, comfortable king-sized bed, good rate via AAA, nice sized bathroom, quiet, breakfast included, super nice people at the desk. I will definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Addams Family, Vol. 3 VHS; Brand: John Astin; Review: Great product and fast service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Addams Family: Volume Two; Brand: John Astin; Review: Great product and fast service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Home; Brand: Glenn Close; Review: Great product and fast service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flash Gordon / The Last Starfighter / Battlestar Galactica / Dune 4 Feature Films; Brand: Sam J. Jones; Review: Great product and fast service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Boxtrolls; Brand: Simon Pegg; Review: Great product and fast service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Planes: Fire & Rescue; Brand: Dane Cook; Review: Great product and fast service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Big Hero 6; Brand: Ryan Potter; Review: Great product and fast service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future 30th Anniversary Trilogy; Brand: Michael J. Fox; Review: Great product and fast service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Movies_and_TV |
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Title: Villa Dei Sogni; City: Katelios Cephalonia Ionian Islands; Review: Our recent stay at Villa Dei Sogni was incredibly relaxing and peaceful. The hotel is in a quiet fishing village, Katelios, on the southern coast of Kefalonia, and is about 1km walk to the beach. We were unable to hire a car as we had booked a very late deal, but we loved Katelios so much that this was not a problem as we mostly stayed in the village and managed with taxis and a local tour company. The room at Villa Dei Sogni was very comfortable and clean and all rooms have balconies that look out onto the gardens and are shaded from the heat of the afternoon sun - perfect for a drink before heading out for dinner. Marieta, the maid, was delightfully welcoming and available all day to help with anything or serve drinks from the bar while we sat by the pool. The pool was beautiful and a decent size with plenty of comfortable loungers. I tend to go on busier adventure holidays and don't usually enjoy lounging by a pool, but here I finally learnt to relax and could have happily lounged for another week! A continental style breakfast was served at the poolside bar each morning, which was plenty to start the day with, and all the tavernas in Katelios served delicious food for lunch/dinner (including plenty of vegetarian options). We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay and would definitely recommend Villa Dei Sogni.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Annesley House Hotel; City: Norwich Norfolk East Anglia England; Review: A lovely, characterful hotel a few minutes' walk from Norwich city centre. After a busy day sightseeing, shopping and eating out it was a relaxing retreat from the bustle of the city. We stayed in a superior room, which had a very comfortable bed, so we had a good night's sleep. Grounds were pretty and well maintained and it was pleasant to sit in the lounge for a drink. Staff were friendly and welcoming. We'd definitely stay again if visiting Norwich.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre; City: Manchester Greater Manchester England; Review: As a chain hotel, my stay was as I expected for a 4* - professional, efficient staff and a comfortable, clean room. I did not use room service or have breakfast there, so cannot comment on this. My stay went smoothly and I had a very good night's sleep, especially as I was ideally located for walking into the city centre the following morning. As I was travelling on business, the rates were reasonable but probably more than I would be prepared to pay myself. I would stay again, as I would be confident in the standard of accommodation and service I'd be getting, although I do usually prefer places with more character if staying for leisure.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: El Puma Hotel; City: Cusco Cusco Region; Review: Stayed in this hotel as part of a tour package, so I did not select it myself and probably wouldn't have done, but El Puma was adequate for our needs prior to and after trekking the Inca Trail. We stayed in two different rooms, both similar, with twin beds and windows looking across into other rooms rather than outside (a little odd and had to be careful to close the curtains). It was fairly noisy - thin walls and lots of people leaving early for treks, as well as noise outside - but we managed to sleep through the night. Rooms were cold (I believe this is common in Cusco), but there were enough blankets. Showers were hot, which was the most important thing, and everything seemed clean. Breakfast was disappointing, varied a little each day but kept running out and water for tea was not hot enough. Staff were fairly polite and helpful - we were able to weigh our bags prior to our trek and store our cases until we returned. The hotel was about a 15 min walk away from the centre of Cusco, so not bad, and there were shops nearby (supermarket, pharmacy, souvenirs etc). Overall, a reasonable and practical hotel for a short stay, but could probably do better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel les Dames du Pantheon; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Absolutely loved our stay here: just my kind of hotel - quiet and unique. Stayed with my partner in a classic room, which, although on the smaller side, was perfectly adequate for the two of us for two nights. It was decorated beautifully throughout and the bed was big and comfortable. I was intrigued to see what the other rooms in the hotel were like and we loved the squishy wallpaper lining the hallways - never seen anything like it! Breakfast was included in our stay and was just what we needed to start the day. We were able to order omelettes, as well as having a selection of toast and pastries etc. Only thing I would have liked in addition would have been fresh fruit, but the juice was fine. When I had a bad cold on the second morning, I was able to have breakfast in bed, which perked me up wonderfully. The staff were polite and helpful throughout our stay and gave us good recommendations of where to visit in Paris. The hotel was in a really convenient location - 5 mins from Luxembourg station (where the train runs to the airport), Notre Dame was 10-15 min walk and we were able to walk to many of the other central sights, easily getting a metro when tired from exploring. Some good restaurants nearby too. We had a fabulous stay here and would definitely stay again next time we're in Paris.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Derby West; City: Derby Derbyshire England; Review: Stayed here for one night after Download Festival. Only a couple of miles from the city centre, near the hospital. Staff were very helpful, providing taxi numbers and bin bags for our muddy boots without us even needing to ask. Room was decent, comfortable bed and a lovely hot shower - just what we needed after getting muddy in a field. Really quiet, so slept very well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rosemount; City: Dundalk County Louth; Review: We visited the area for a wedding and stayed here for two nights. Best thing about this B&B were the hosts, a really friendly and hospitable couple. We were offered a lift down the road when it was raining, given advice on where to eat and helped with ironing the wedding outfits. As for the house, the front was beautifully presented with colourful flowers and the interior was just as smart and clean. We had a big room on the first floor, nicely decorated, with a super comfortable bed and lovely dressing table. Shower was fine, only thing we could possibly fault was the lack of toiletries. Breakfast was amazing - more food on offer than we could need and cooked just how we wanted. Delicious! We'd definitely recommend staying here - it's so much more welcoming and comfortable than any of the big hotels.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Charme Sukhothai Historical Park Resort; City: Sukhothai Sukhothai Province; Review: Only stayed for one night (wish it had been more). The grounds of this hotel were really beautiful, with all the bungalows around peaceful ponds with pretty lotus flowers and lots of little geckos. The room was large, clean and had good bathroom facilities. We liked sitting on the bungalow veranda and looking at the pond in the evening with a beer from reception (careful of mosquitos, though). Breakfast was good; we ate at a restaurant across the road in the evening, which was also good. Only downside was the distance from the town - we were advised not to walk down the road in the dark. I don't think I would have wanted to stay anywhere else, though, as it was lovely for our brief visit to Sukothai.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ayothaya Hotel; City: Ayutthaya Ayutthaya Province; Review: Stayed here with my partner for one night. It seemed clean enough. Basic amenities. I think because we'd mostly stayed in better places for the rest of our trip, this hotel was a disappointment, but it served its purpose for one night. I found the low ceilings and poor lighting a bit claustrophobic. I didn't bother with breakfast, having guessed it would not be worth it - my partner confirmed I was right. Handy enough location next to a street of places to eat out.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Baan Supparod; City: Ko Samet Rayong Province; Review: We stayed here for 3 nights. It was just our kind of place - simple, clean accommodation done well. The bungalows were very comfortable and modern. Bathroom facilities were very good - the only thing is I'd have preferred a door instead of a curtain. The accommodation's biggest asset is the beautiful gardens. It's really peaceful and pleasant just to sit on the veranda or by the shore. There isn't a beach, but there are loungers by the sea and it's not difficult to get to the nearest beach through the busier sister hotel (where you can also use the pool). Breakfast was very good - table service rather than buffet. All the staff were very polite, greeting us at every opportunity. I really appreciated how quiet this accommodation was, as some of the other places on the island looked far less pleasant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tudor Farmhouse Hotel; City: Clearwell Forest of Dean Gloucestershire England; Review: The Tudor Farmhouse was simply wonderful. Quite possibly the nicest place I've ever stayed. My partner treated me to two nights here for my birthday and what a lovely weekend we had. We stayed in one of the Hen rooms, which was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated, including a gorgeous bath (which I fell asleep in both nights!). Breakfast was excellent - I was particularly pleased to be able to get a full vegetarian breakfast (including sausages!). Dinner was superb - relaxed atmosphere, good wine and again, I was able to ask for a separate veggie menu - it was a delight to have so much choice. The food was divine. We had such an enjoyable evening, and indeed a very comfortable weekend.The friendly staff and attention to detail combined with laid-back country style really make this hotel very special. I usually have a rule not to visit the same place twice, but I will have to make an exception for the Tudor Farmhouse. Hope to visit again soon (or even move in!); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ghent River Hotel; City: Ghent East Flanders Province; Review: We had a comfortable stay here on our short trip to Ghent. The room was clean and comfortable and I had no complaints but I wouldn't say it was anything particularly special. We slept well in between exploring the city, which was easy to do by foot from the hotel as it's in a great central location. It's also only a few minutes' walk from some great restaurants and bars. Breakfast was really good - buffet style with loads on offer, including cooked breakfast items. As the hotel is on the river, there was a little noise from boats but this quietened down by late evening. Ghent is a wonderful city and when I next visit I'll consider this hotel again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Locanda Art Deco; City: Venice Veneto; Review: We had a very relaxing stay here for the two nights we spent in Venice. The location is great - everything is walkable in Venice but some locations can be a challenge to find, whereas the Art Deco is just off San Stefano square so we found it easily, even after a couple of wines. The owner was wonderfully welcoming and despite the language barrier was very helpful in showing us where the best places were on the map. The room was great, very comfortable and warm and it was a really nice touch having some Italian themed literature left in the room for a relevant bedtime read. I also appreciated the tea, coffee and biscuits. Our room was at the front of the building and some earplugs had thoughtfully been left for us, presumably because there was a small bar opposite, but we didn't need the earplugs at all as everything quietened down very early and we slept peacefully.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista; City: Orlando Florida; Review: We stayed at the Comfort Inn LBV for two nights in October. The complex is fairly large and we had a little trouble finding it. Once there, the checkin was quick and efficient. I had requested a room on a high floor, parking lot "view". I ended up with a "I-4 view". The room was clean enough and spacious enough. No complaints there. The problem was with the noise at night. It was almost imperceptable during the day, but at night when trying to sleep it was terrible. Within the room, the A/C was very noisy and cycled on and off very frequently. Of course, if we turned it off, it was too warm to sleep comfortably. Then, the noise from the interstate - it was a constant vroom all night. I would suggest that if you are at all bothered by noise at night, be certain that you get a room away from the i.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Boston Marriott Copley Place; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: My family stayed here for 4 nights starting 10/31. WE booked the hotel as part of a package on Priceline, because we were coming for a college football game and this was the "headquarters" picked for Tiger fans. Anyway, the location was fabulous...almost couldn't be better. We were so close to the T, so we could get anywhere we wanted. The lobby was really pretty and seemed well-kept-up. Our corner room on the 31 floor had spectacular city views. The room was pretty clean. I did note a hair on the shower wall that didn't belong to us, but otherwise, I had no complaints about cleanliness. There were only two things that kept me from giving this hotel a higher rating: 1 - minimal space for clothing (there were 4 of us in this room, with only 3 small drawers) and 2 - (and this was the biggie) the beds and pillows were horribly uncomfortable. The mattresses were really squashy. Not so much lumpy - just really soft. The first night I hardly slept at all. The pillows are similarly squashy...and small...I could ball it up and fit it under my neck. Fortunately, after spending our days walking miles around the city, we were all exhausted enough to sleep even though the beds were uncomfortable. Over all, though, I'd stay here again. Maybe by next time, they'll update the mattresses.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Greenville Haywood; City: Greenville South Carolina; Review: We needed a hotel for the night and ended up at the Hyatt Place in Greenville. We booked it on Expedia for $80 a night (plus tax/fees for a total of about $96). The lobby was nice, check-in was efficient and our room looked exactly like the pictues posted on the internet. The room was spacious, with a sitting area with a desk and bar and a somewhat separate sleeping area with two double beds. Frankly, we weren't in our room for very long - we checked in late-afternoon and out early morning. The flat panel TV was huge and visable in both parts of the room (the TV was on a swivel arm type mechanism which allowed viewing from both parts of the room). It had a really good picture, too. My husband was impressed with the free wi-fi and the hdmi hookups. The bathroom left a little to be desired - only because the separate shower/toilet area was tiny. But the vanity was plenty big. The beds were not terribly comfortable. They were neither the most comfortable (Wilderness Lodge, LBV Florida) or the least comfortable (La Quinta, Anderson, SC) I've ever had in a hotel. But at least the mattresses were firm. Queen beds would have been nicer. The pillows were not great either - really puffy and squashy. But again, it wasn't the worst bed I've slept in...not by a MILE! Our main complaint was a recurring noise...we wondered if we were near the laundry area as there was a whirring noise cycling on and off. It was just loud enough to make GETTING to sleep a little difficult, but not so loud it kept us up once we got to sleep. The complementary breakfast was better than most complementary breakfasts I've had. The Starbucks coffee was quite good and really hit the spot. There were plenty of choices. I can't complain about it at all. The prices for the other food options were too high, I thought. Most breakfast options, including a breakfast sandwich, were $7.00. So - overall, it was a fine place to spend the night. If I needed a hotel in Greenville again, I'd definitely consider this one - especially for the price.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Anderson; City: Anderson South Carolina; Review: I'll be doing two reviews because the first night was awful, the second night - a big difference. Lets start with what WASN'T their fault: When DH scheduled the trip, he mistook the meaning of the web-site's "graying out" of the two-bed rooms. He thought the site was having problems; what it meant was that they were OUT of rooms with two beds. We arrived Friday night - my family of four - and opened the door to a room with only one queen bed. After getting the low-down (there were no rooms with two beds available), he was promised ONE air mattress, as two would be a fire hazard. That wouldn't have been so bad: DS got the air mattress as DD often likes making her own little bed on the floor. Now - here's where we get to the trouble. The housekeeper came in - rearranged the room and set the whole air bed up. It was fine at first; however, at about 2:00, DS woke me up and said that the mattress had lost air. Indeed, there was a whole section that was flat. So at 2 am, I was trying to find floor space to bed him down. He was uncomfortable, which made sleeping difficult for DH and I. The final small problem with the room (which might not have been a problem if we were able to get soundly asleep): a loud ticking noise preceded the cycling of the air conditioning unit. Additionally, there was moderate early-morning road noise. As for the plusses: The bed was extremely comfortable. If I'm not mistaken, it is a fairly firm latex foam mattress. The comforter lived up to it's name (hee hee) - it was down alternative, I'm guessing, as it was fluffy and cozy. The pillows - though much "squashier" than I usually prefer - were comfortable, too. As for the bathroom - we didn't use the shower in that room, but the "appointments" (shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, lotion, hair dryer, ample towels) were all in place. And the hot water was HOT! I think I could have sterilized baby bottles right there in the sink. Except for the size of the room, and the occasional noise, this would have been a good stay. Fortunately, most of the crowd was leaving Saturday so we were able to switch rooms Saturday night; in fact, due to scheduling, the staff actually moved our stuff for us. I'll review that stay in another post. One last small complaint: One particular front desk clerk was more than a little "overly familiar" with our family. Being friendly is one thing, but this was over the top.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Clemson University Area; City: Clemson South Carolina; Review: We were in town for a football game and stayed at the Hampton Inn for the night. The room was not really big and the beds were doubles (I prefer queens). On first glance, I was afraid the beds would be uncomfortable as there were visible lumps on the surface of the beds. My fears were allayed when I realized that the "lumps" were just in the comforters - they were quite puffy and plush. The beds themselves were quite comfortable. The room was small and there is no closet at all. That was no problem for us as wewere staying only for one night and had just shorts and t-shirts. I don't know what I would do if I were there for, say, a wedding and needed to hang up a tux or dress...but for our purposes, the dresser was just fine. The bathroom is small, too, but it was clean and well-appointed (toiletries/hairdryer/good shower/enough towels). We were awakened by the train at about 5 am - well, 3 out of 4 of us were. But the noise was short and we were comfortable enough to go back to sleep. Breakfast was fine - nothing fabulous,but it was fine for a "free" continental breakfast. We'd stay here again. Location-wise, if you are going for a game, it is a moderately long walk from the hotel. We ended up parking at a drug-store on the corner, which cut about a half-mile from the trek to downtown.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites; City: Spartanburg South Carolina; Review: I knew going in that this wasn't going to be a "grand" hotel experience. What I needed was someplace clean and comfortable to land on the way to Asheville. We are a bit picky about hotels: room must be QUIET, beds must be comfortable and all must be clean. I've stayed in rat traps before and don't intend to do so again! This hotel met all of those criteria. It was also conveniently located near I-26 and very near shopping and two movie theaters. The room wasn't terribly big, but the beds were nice and firm and the pillows were comfy. I think the beds were doubles instead of queens (I thought they were going to be queens, but I might have misread), so it made for a cozy night for the 4 of us. Everything appeared to be clean, and the hotel soaps/toiletries were really nicely aromatic. I had requested that we be placed away from laundry, vending and elevators to alleviate odd noises. Whether the hotel accomodated that request, or just happened to place us away from those things, I'll never know. But our room was nice and quiet either way. My one complaint is with the "free" breakfast. Of course, it isn't free - it is included in the price...an important distinction. If I could take, say, $20 off the room rate ($5 for each of us) and eat breakfast elsewhere, I'd surely take that option. Breads were pretty stale, bacon was dripping grease and the "omelettes" were disgusting! I know that $5 pp would be an exaggerated price for this "meal". Other than that, I would definitely stay here again if I was travelling in Spartanburg.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express N Myrtle Beach Little River; City: Little River South Carolina; Review: My young daughter and I stayed two nights at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites to attend a dance competition in Supply, NC (about 30 minutes away). Check in was efficient. We were given a room on the 4th floor, where I've read it is pet-friendly. If there were pets staying there, they were very well-behaved. We never heard or saw any evidence. Rooms on this floor were non-smoking but the hallway REEKED of stale cigarette smoke. However, the room itself did not have any "off" aromas. Our room was plenty spacious for the two of us, though we were just there for the beds. It would have been fine for a longer stay as well; however, if we were there with the rest of the family, space for clothing may have been at a premium. The bathroom was pretty standard with a tub/shower combo, vanity and toilet. It all was nice and clean. My only issue was that conditioner was not part of the "toiletries" set. There was shampoo, soap and lotion. I asked at the desk for conditioner and after taking a look, the clerk said there wasn't any. Towels were big and thirsty. As for the beds, the mattresses were firm and the pillows were squishy. Both of those suit me just fine. The sheets weren't top-notch - they seemed a bit pilled or something, as they weren't really very soft. But all in all, I was comfortable in the bed. My daughter and I had breakfast both mornings at the hotel "bar and grill" restaurant. It seemed a little seedy, but the food was fine (I had the "best 4 value" breakfast of any-style eggs, bacon, potatoes and toast - not much to mess up there). The waitress (had the same one both days) was tremendously friendly and interested in my daughter's dance competition. Our only REAL complaint with this hotel was that the walls and doors are pretty thin. Noise in the hall was clearly heard in our room. People walking down the hall at 3:30 am - speaking in normal, conversational tones (not the hotel's fault, but when one is walking through a hotel in the wee-hours, it should be common courtesy to speak in hushed tones...) - woke me and my daughter from our sleep. The next morning, we were awakened very early - before 6 - by someone knocking on a door down the hall. Soundproofing would be a big boost to this hotel. I cannot comment on location as we didn't do anything in Myrtle Beach or Little River. It was a pretty short and easy drive, though, to Supply, NC where a dance competition is held every year. I would stay here for that purpose again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston; City: Boston Massachusetts; Review: My family stayed at the Fairmont Copley for four nights at the end of October. From the moment we pulled up in front of the hotel, we felt we were staying somewhere special. The stately exterior gives way to an opulent lobby and grand reception area. The people at the reception area were quite pleasant. One man, noticing the kids, took special care to tell them about the hotel's connection with a particular Disney show and about Catie Copley, the dog who "works" there. Our room was fairly large -- not the biggest I've been in, but certainly large enough for us. We liked having the walk-in type closet and the bathroom that was set apart by a short hallway. The bathroom was quite nice, with marble and tile. The huge shower head gave a gentle shower (pressure could have been better). The beds were quite firm. We are used to a little more "give" in our mattresses, but I'm more on the side of over-firm rather than under-firm, so I acclimated. Having two kids - one girl, one boy - we had two choices: Mom & daughter in one bed and Dad & son in the other; OR have a roll-away brought up. We chose the latter and very quickly, a man arrived with the nicest roll-away bed I've ever seen. Many hotels these days seem to be going with the air-mattress for extra bedding. We've had the misfortune of having the air-mattress spring a leak in the middle of the night at one hotel. At the Fairmont, a REAL bed is brought in. It is like a trundle bed, not a cot. Daughter was happy as a clam sleeping in it. The location is what really sold us on the Fairmont. We stayed in the Copley area two years ago and loved the proximity to the Common & Public Gardens, as well as ease of access to transportation. I can't say enough about the walkability of the Copley area. There is so much to see in such a short distance. The kids were quite enamored of Fairmont’s furry “employee”, Catie Copley. She is such a docile dog and was extremely tolerant of the tremendous affection my kids and others plied upon her. She did seem to favor the attention of the children over the adults. She even was called into service to pose with a bride and groom, who were apparently having their reception at the Fairmont. Now to the few negatives: This place is expensive, no doubt. I was surprised, though, at just how much "nickel & diming" goes on at this hotel. Most hotels we visit nowadays offer complimentary in-room coffee and bottled water. Not at the Fairmont. There is an expensive array of waters & snacks displayed in the room. Fortunately, my kids are old enough to understand that "we don't eat/drink those" and weren't tempted. Instead, they were scandalized by the price list. Wi-fi came at a $14.95/day charge. Additionally, the business center downstairs required a credit-card swipe (we declined using it). Finally, there was not; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites; City: Anderson South Carolina; Review: My family of four stayed here this weekend for a Clemson football game. Our very first impressions were negative. First of all, my husband reserved the room for two nights way in advance when we weren't sure what time the game would be. Our confirmation did not specify a minimum stay and declared that changes could be made right up to September 6 (for a September 7/8 stay). On Monday before our trip on Friday, my husband called the hotel to cancel the second night as we would be leaving after the game on Saturday. He was told that there was a two-night minimum stay imposed by the hotel manager. Again, this was NOT advertised when we made the reservation. He called the corporate office and was told that they couldn't change it at corporate because the minimum was imposed by the hotel manager. He was instructed by corporate, though, that he COULD check out on Saturday morning and wouldn't be charged an extra night. When we arrived at the hotel at around 9:45 pm, there was nobody present at the front desk. A phone was ringing incessantly, but no one appeared for more than 10 minutes. When the clerk finally came, she was friendly and checked us in without a hitch until my husband mentioned that we would be checking out in the morning. She, too, advised that there was a 2-night minimum stay. He told her that corporate said we could check out, but she said that our card would still be charged for another night. We got into our room and it was clean and pretty spacious. The mattress on the sofa bed was not in great shape and we had to call down to get sheets for it. My husband ended up having to go downstairs and get the sheets. The queen beds were comfortable, but the pillows were really small. All in all, the room (with the exception of the sofa bed) was comfortable and clean. The bathroom was fine. Breakfast was pretty standard continental stuff: cereal, pastries, yogurt and hot scrambled eggs, sausage and biscuits. Nothing fantastic, but something to eat. My husband was able to check out of the hotel, even though the morning clerk again asserted the 2-night minimum. I haven't looked at our credit card account to see if we were charged for a second night. The hotel was nowhere near capacity. I don't know if we'll keep our reservations for upcoming games if the 2-night minimum issue comes up again. It is bad enough that the hotels jack up the nightly rates during football weekend. But to try to impose a minimum stay is really bad business. We will not consider this hotel next year.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Drury Inn Suites Greenville; City: Greenville South Carolina; Review: My family of four travels to Clemson University for football games 4 - 5 times a year and we usually stay in Anderson due to the proximity. However, our last stay at an Anderson hotel (Comfort Suites) left a bad taste as they tried to stick us with a 2-night minimum stay even though it was not stated in advance. That left us scrambling for another hotel and let me say, we could't have been happier with the Drury Inn! We checked into the Drury after 10:00 pm and were immediately greeted by a cheerful front desk staff. Check-in was quick and efficient. The room -WOW! We are selective about room-type as we have opposite gender kids (15 year old boy, 12 year old girl) who will not share a bed. I booked the Deluxe Queen suite, which had two queen beds in a close-off bedroom and a sofa-bed in the living room. Bedding for the fold-out is conveniently located in the closet (at the Comfort, we had to call up for it and then go downstairs to retrieve it!). The room, besides having enough comfortable bedding for us all, is very spacious. The bathroom is HUGE. There is also a separate dining area with a coffee maker, refrigerator, table and chairs. There was no tripping around in a tiny room - there was room to spread out. The queen beds were wonderfully comfortable. The pillows were hit-and-miss, but plentiful enough that we could pick and choose. Breakfast the next morning was a step-up from your typical "free" breakfast. It included the usual (yogurt, bagels, waffle maker), as well as hot eggs, sausage, potatoes and oatmeal. Offerings were replenished frequently and tables were quickly cleaned to accommodate a full hotel (while we were checking in, we heard the folks next to us get the LAST room). Additionally, staff members came around to make sure we all had what we needed. I will always try to book the Drury for our Clemson trips. The drive to Greenville is longer, but for the price and amenities, it is well worth it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Suites at the University; City: Conway South Carolina; Review: I stayed here for one night in October for a middle/jr. high all-state workshop. It was just my daughter and I in this room, which had a king bed and a sofa bed. My initial impression of the hotel was - well - I was NOT impressed. It seems pretty run down from the lobby. Kind of dank - smelled of cigarette smoke - and just plain dumpy. I did not have high hopes for a good night. That said, I have three main criteria for evaluating a hotel room: Is it clean, is the bed comfortable, can I sleep? I'll have to say that the room appeared clean. We did not use the fold-out sofa - frankly, it looked pretty shabby, with a stain on one of the cushions. I did not even want to sit on it; however, the bathroom and bedding on the king bed were satisfactorily clean. The bed WAS comfortable. I have stayed in lots and lots of hotel rooms, and the bed is one of those "no brainer" kind of things - it is a hotel room where people are expected to SLEEP. Why some places do not keep the mattresses up is beyond me. Anyway, the mattress was pleasantly firm and no lumps or sags. Perfectly comfortable. The pillows were the standard hotel pillows: small and airy. Pretty much disappear as soon as you lay your head on them. However, there were several, so I could stack them up to make one good pillow. As to sleep quality, there were a few issues, but ultimately, I did get a decent night's sleep. Our window overlooked a very bright light. The curtains blocked it as long as the air from the a/c/heater wasn't blowing them around. Additionally, there was a fairly large gap around the door, so we had light coming in from the hallway. Also, it let in a LOT of noise, and since the hotel was filled with school-kids, there was a veritable circus in the hall-way until about 11:00. That isn't the fault of the hotel, but the fact that the door was so thin that it didn't block out light and sound is. Now, there are also some other factors to consider in rating a hotel. Sometimes, if one of the big-three-issues is less than perfect, other things might make up for it. Exceptional service, fabulous location, great breakfast...these things could help a hotel overcome a less-than-stellar night's sleep. Sadly, this hotel has none of these. It looks dumpy, is in the middle of nowhere, and breakfast was dismal. I'd much prefer a hotel knock $5 off the price and do away with the "free breakfast". The space and offerings were not at all sufficient for the amount of people that were staying there. The coffee kept running out. There was frankly nothing at all there I wanted to eat, and so I didn't. My daughter had a bowl of dry cereal. As for friendly service, my daughter wanted additional pillows and went to the front desk to ask for some. The; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Garden Inn Anderson; City: Anderson South Carolina; Review: After another hotel fell through, I was thrilled to find an opening at the Hilton Garden Inn this past weekend. We've stayed there many times over the past two football seasons and only have had very minor issues. Check-in was quick and the clerk was friendly. The room was very comfortable and roomy (we were in the two queen room with the pull-out). The queen beds were REALLY, REALLY comfortable - we had been freezing all evening so the warm beds were maybe a little more comfy than usual. Shower was hot and there was plenty of water pressure. My ONLY complaint - and it is one I usually have for hotels - is the pillows. I know that everyone has different requirements for pillows, but most of the time, the pillows on hotel beds are so small and soft that they completely disappear under my head. I often bring my own pillow, but the last time I did (at a different hotel), I left it there. So I'm trying really hard to get used to hotel pillows! Breakfast was fantastic! The staff that was working the dining room was really hustling to keep the tables cleaned and coffee cups filled. I love the made-to-order omelettes and the buffet items were terrific. And, as a really premium bonus, there were fresh berries out - blueberries, blackberries and my favorite, raspberries. I was in heaven! HGI in Anderson is the real deal, y'all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Charlotte University Research Park; City: Charlotte North Carolina; Review: My daughter and I were looking for a place to stay the night for a trip back home. I knew we wouldn't make it all the way because we had such a late start to the drive home. I found that I had enough Marriott rewards points that I could stay at TownPlace Suites for free. It was conveniently located near I-85 and easy to find late at night. For a point of reference for my review, we normally stay at high/mid-level chains: Courtyard or Marriott; Drury Inn. So TownPlace Suites is probably a low/mid-level hotel. However, I would definitely stay again if the need arises. We dragged in at about 11:30 pm. The lobby is tiny - kind of like what you might find at a motel. The clerk (Michael?) at the desk was very friendly. I had reserved a room with one queen and a sofa bed for the two of us. Michael very kindly upgraded our room so that each of us had a bedroom with a queen bed. This was unexpected but very appreciated. He gave us our choice of floor and we were off. The halls are kind of narrow - again, kind of like a motel, but the doors were all interior which is much better. The room was pretty plain - a step above basic - but wonderfully clean and comfortable. We had two bedrooms, a full kitchen and living room with a couch and a dining table. Really much more than we needed for just an over-night stay. The bed was comfortable. Since I travel with my own pillow, I cannot comment on that. The one thing that interrupted my sleep was the dumpsters being emptied at 5:30am. The lady at the desk said that they had to come that early so that they didn't block the parking lot when people were trying to leave in the morning. Even from the top floor, it sounded as if the hotel was under assault. We went down to the small breakfast room and found a little something for everyone: yogurt, muffins, frozen breakfast sandwiches to microwave, waffle batter and an iron, cold cereals, packaged oatmeal & grits, milk, juice, coffee, etc. No reason to leave hungry. At checkout, the lady at the desk (didn't catch her name) was also very friendly. She offered me a bottle of water for the road. We were there only to sleep, so didn't take advantage of the shower or kitchen, but both seemed clean. To wrap up: TownPlace Suites - Clean, comfortable, safe, friendly... definitely a good value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Tillman; City: Clemson South Carolina; Review: My family stayed at the Hotel Tillman in April for Clemson's Spring Blitz. Our room was fine - nothing special - except for the poor insulation in the walls. It was very noisy in our room from the other rooms. Also, the cup for the coffee maker was dirty. Another family approached the desk because the dresser in their room was broken - the handle came off in her hand. It all seems a little "cheap" when in actuality, the price per night - even in the off-season - is NOT cheap. My issue with service was in trying to reach the hotel manager regarding a billing problem. When making our reservation online, the calendar apparently reset to the date that I was making the reservation, not the (future) date I needed to stay. I did not realize this until the week of our trip when I went to retrieve the confirmation information and saw that our reservation date had passed. I called the hotel and was told that indeed, we were charged for the night. I quickly made a new reservation so that we would have a place to stay, but have tried on many occasions to get the manager to refund the amount - or at least part of the amount - for the errant booking. He refuses to call back or respond to emails. We travel to Clemson frequently for football games and may, in the future, travel to visit our daughter if she chooses to attend. I can assure you we will not be booking with Hotel Tillman again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: FoxRiver Men's Extra Heavy Double Ragg Mitten; Brand: FoxRiver; Review: Bought for my wife. She likes the well enough.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hot Shot Igloos Men's the Sentry Mittens; Brand: Igloos; Review: Good. Not ultra rugged like back in the day. I like them though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Walls Men's Legend Non-Insulated Bib Overall with Drytec Water Repellent Finish; Brand: ; Review: They will work returned the first pair after the bib button broke on initial test fit. Gave the second pair a tug to see how they held and the fabric around the tab started to tear. Cut my losses re-stitched and reinforced it. For the cost they will be fine.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Zeta Ville - Women's Maternity Wrap Nursing V-Neck Dress Pockets - 236c; Brand: Zeta Ville; Review: Very small belly and Way Way low cut. We returned. I ordered for my wife and this was a no go.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Labor Delivery Hospital Non Skid Push Socks By Baby Be Mine Maternity Pregnancy Pregnant Baby Shower Gift; Brand: Baby Be Mine; Review: Super cute. Warm and did the job. Super comfy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: See Every Amazing Throwback Photo Kim Kardashian Has Shared with the World; Abstract: Every Amazing Kim Kardashian Throwback Photo Shared by the Star Herself; Category: tv
Title: Kim Kardashian's Most Iconic Moments; Abstract: Remember when she broke the internet?; Category: tv
Title: Here's What Happened When Rihanna and Drake Reunited at His Birthday Party; Abstract: Friendly exes appear on good terms when enjoying an evening out at Poppy nightclub; Category: music
Title: 50 Foods You Should Never Eat, According to Health Experts; Abstract: This is so depressing.; Category: health
Title: Rob Kardashian Appears Thinner at Kim Kardashian's Birthday Party in Rare Video; Abstract: Rob Kardashian Appears Thinner at Kim Kardashian's Birthday Party; Category: tv
Title: Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd are expecting -- See the announcement!; Abstract: Maren Morris said it's ironic that she's having a boy, especially since her album is titled "Girl."; Category: music
Title: Biggest celebrity breakups of the decade; Abstract: Take a look back at the biggest celeb splits from the last 10 years.; Category: entertainment
Title: Kate Beckinsale is a knockout in corset dress adorned with white feathers at 'Farming' premiere; Abstract: Kate Beckinsale isn't too chicken to wear head-to-toe feathers.; Category: lifestyle
Title: 15 celebrities you probably forgot guest-starred on 'Will & Grace'; Abstract: From Britney Spears to Neil Patrick Harris, here are all of the famous faces who appeared on the original version of the iconic sitcom.; Category: tv
Title: The biggest celebrity stories of the last decade; Abstract: Take a look back at the craziest entertainment news stories from the last 10 years.; Category: entertainment
Title: Kylie Jenner and her bestie get surgery together, plus more news; Abstract: What kind of surgery did Kylie Jenner and her BFF just get together? Plus, more celebrity news for Oct. 23, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Keanu Reeves picked up a lot of Ali Wong swag; Abstract: If you happen to see Keanu Reeves wearing a hot pink maternity T-shirt reading, "I'm busy growing an eyeball," it's due to Ali Wong.; Category: movies
Title: Eric Tse, 24, just became a billionaire overnight; Abstract: A 24-year-old business school graduate has just become an overnight billionaire.; Category: finance
Title: Big celebrity money moments of the last decade; Abstract: From bankruptcy filings and huge paydays to reaching billionaire status, read up on the most fascinating money news involving the stars from 2010 to 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: TV reporter fired after climbing on cars live at auto show; Abstract: He climbed atop a Ford Thunderbird and 2020 Explorer, and dinged the door of another T-bird; Category: autos
Title: The New Halloween Candy You Need for 2019; Abstract: Share these Halloween treats with every trick-or-treater on your block or just indulge in them, yourself!; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Diddy files legal paperwork to change his name (again); Abstract: Diddy is feeling the "love" these days, and he wants his name to reflect that.; Category: music
Title: 'Supernatural' star arrested for multiple altercations in Texas; Abstract: Jared Padalecki reportedly got into fights inside and outside an Austin nightclub.; Category: tv
Title: The Beauty Evolution of Selena Gomez; Abstract: Proof that she's been a style superstar from day one.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Stormi Webster Channels Mom Kylie Jenner With Epic Halloween Costume; Abstract: One word: iconic; Category: entertainment
Title: President Donald Trump greeted with boos at Game 5 of World Series, fans chant 'lock him up'; Abstract: President Donald Trump was greeted with a thunderous chorus of boos from the sold-out crowd of baseball fans at Nationals Park.; Category: news
Title: A cop was told to 'tone down your gayness.' Now, he could get nearly $20 million, jury says.; Abstract: "We wanted to send a message," the jury foreman said. "If you discriminate you are going to pay a big price. … You can't defend the indefensible."; Category: news
Title: Celebs celebrate Halloween 2019; Abstract: Here's how the stars dressed up while celebrating Halloween this year!; Category: entertainment
Title: How Kelly Ripa Stays Healthy and Energized for Her Busy Lifestyle; Abstract: Kelly Ripa's Health and Wellness Secrets!; Category: health
Title: 11 popular American-Chinese foods that you won't actually find in China; Abstract: Here are some of the most popular American-Chinese dishes that aren't actually from China nor do they have authentic Chinese origins.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Candace Cameron-Bure Hit the Red Carpet in a Seriously Sparkly Top; Abstract: This might be the Hallmark star's most dazzling outfit to date.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Celebrity Halloween costume fails; Abstract: Check out the stars' biggest Halloween costume fails.; Category: entertainment
Title: Celebrity hookups and first dates: How your favorite stars met and got together; Abstract: Find out how Beyonce and JAY-Z, Goldie and Kurt, Tim and Faith, J.Lo and A-Rod and dozens more stars first met.; Category: entertainment
Title: All of Heidi Klum's Halloween Costumes Over the Years; Abstract: Bow down to the Queen of Halloween.; Category: lifestyle
Title: John Witherspoon Dies: Comedian & 'Friday' Star Was 77; Abstract: John Witherspoon, an actor-comedian who for decades made audiences laugh in television shows and films, including the hit Friday franchise, died suddenly at his home today. He was 77. "It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died; Category: tv
Title: Who Is on the Masked Singer Season 2? The Ultimate Guide to the Stars Under Those Masks; Abstract: The Masked Singer's second season is under way, you guys!; Category: tv
Title: Reese's is unveiling its first new holiday shapes in 20 years; Abstract: This is a totally sweet move for the beloved candy.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: All the Shows Hoping to Be the Next Game of Thrones; Abstract: ; Category: tv
Title: The 50 Best One-Hit Wonders of All Time; Abstract: Not every successful artist stays successful. Here are the best one-hit wonders from the 1950s all the way through the 2000s.; Category: music
Title: Jersey Shore's Jenni 'JWoww' Farley on Her 'Heartbreaking' Divorce: 'It's More Than Exhausting'; Abstract: Jersey Shore's Jenni 'JWoww' Farley on Her 'Heartbreaking' Divorce; Category: tv
Title: New video of El Chapo's son being arrested; Abstract: Mexican authorities released video of Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán's son being arrested. He was later released following heavy fire from cartel members.; Category: video
Title: Ben Affleck has a new girlfriend after using the Raya dating app, plus more celeb love life news for late October 2019; Abstract: Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp call it quits, Halsey and Evan Peters get serious, James McAvoy weds, Meghan King Edmonds accuses hubby of cheating and more.; Category: entertainment
Title: How the Waltons, America's wealthiest family and heirs to the Walmart empire, live their lives; Abstract: The Walmart heirs own lavish homes and work with the Walton Family Foundation to give back to their community.; Category: finance
Title: Property Brothers' J.D. Scott Marries Annalee Belle in Vintage Theatre-Themed Wedding; Abstract: J.D. Scott is Married! Third Property Brother Ties Knot; Category: tv
Title: 18 major Oscar contender movies you shouldn't miss in theaters; Abstract: The 2019 movies set to make a run for the Academy Awards are set. Here's how the field looks from our vantage point.; Category: movies
Title: Stars They're Just Like Us!; Abstract: Stars They're Just Like Us!; Category: entertainment
Title: Kylie Jenner hits Drake's Halloween party amid flirtation rumors, plus more news; Abstract: Kylie Jenner hits Drake's Halloween bash a week after the two were spotted flirting at his birthday party. Plus, more celebrity news for Nov. 1, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Pamela Anderson gets backlash after wearing a Native American headdress for Halloween; Abstract: Pamela Anderson is under fire after posting risqué photos of herself wearing a Native American headdress in honor of Halloween. The Canadian actress and animal rights activist, who rose to fame for her role as a lifeguard on the series Baywatch, took to Twitter like many other celebrities to post photos of herself in her Halloween costume. In the first photo, the 51-year-old sports a pair of high-waisted underwear, and appears to be drenched in...; Category: tv
Title: 31 TV reboots, remakes, and spin-offs that are in the works; Abstract: From classics like "Grease" to newer shows like "Gossip Girl," here are all the revivals to look out for.; Category: tv
Title: 24 Throwback Photos of Kendall Jenner That Prove She Was Destined to Model; Abstract: She's walked the runway for countless designers and is a regular on the pages of Vogue clearly, it was fate; Category: tv
Title: Single dad adopts 5 siblings so they can stay together; Abstract: Over the years, Lamont Thomas fostered more than 30 kids in Buffalo, New York; Category: news
Title: Things That Happened in the '80s That You Totally Forgot About; Abstract: This decade was wild.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Vicki Gunvalson suing fellow 'Housewives' star Kelly Dodd; Abstract: Vicki Gunvalson claims Kelly Dodd said three untrue statements that could affect her business.; Category: tv
Title: Keanu Reeves holds hands with Alexandra Grant as the Internet swoons, plus more news; Abstract: The Internet is even more in love with Keanu Reeves after Alexandra Grant PDA. Plus, more celebrity news for Nov. 5, 2019.; Category: entertainment
Title: Aubrey O'Day Responded to Critics Who Say Plastic Surgery Has Dramatically Changed Her Appearance; Abstract: "I look in the mirror. I know what I look like," the 35-year-old singer says. "I love me! I'm the happiest I've ever been."; Category: health
Title: The Camp Fire's 85th victim: Nearly a year later, authorities still have no explanation; Abstract: The remains of Camp Fire victim Ellen Walker, 72, were found with the bones of an unidentified man. Family and authorities seek answers a year later.; Category: news
Title: Reality television star Kevin O'Leary and his wife were sued Wednesday for wrongful deaths in a boat crash in Canada's backwoods.; Abstract: Reality TV star Kevin O'Leary and his wife were sued Wednesday over an August boat crash in Canada's backwoods that killed two people and seriously injured three.; Category: tv
Title: Chris Brown is having a yard sale at his house; Abstract: Police tried unsuccessfully to stop Chris Brown's yard sale.; Category: music
Title: Alibaba founder Jack Ma tops Forbes China Rich List for second year running; Abstract: Despite the U.S.-China trade war and slowing growth in the world's second largest economy, the total wealth of the 400 members on the 2019 Forbes China Rich List rose by more than 20% from a year ago.; Category: finance
Title: The 25 Best Shows of the Decade; Abstract: The sheer number of great shows released this decade made compiling a "best of" list nearly impossible, but every show on this list is unimpeachable; Category: tv
Title: Funny celeb pics for November 2019; Abstract: Heidi Klum ain't no keto queen and more celeb pics that will make you LOL.; Category: entertainment | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Jnane Mogador; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: Stayed here for 3 nights. Was very easy to find, literally 2 mins off the square - perfect location. Staff were very friendly and helpful at all times. The room was atmospheric and we were glad to find blankets and heaters for the cold nights!!! Lunch was lovely and the terrace has wonderful views!! only gripes - no bin and the sink was extremely wonky!! this hotel is a bargain and a safe and atmospheric, central location.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: House Gordana; City: Hvar Hvar Island Split Dalmatia County Dalmatia; Review: We stayed at House Gordana for 6 nights. The room was a fair size and was spotless, there was a baclony with a nice view. The house was a 5 min walk to a lovely beach. Marija was a wonderful hostess and made us feel really welcome. The house is on a steep road and there are a lot of steps. The room was fabulous for the price and really made our holiday on Hvar a special time.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bed Breakfast Kolory; City: Krakow Lesser Poland Province Southern Poland; Review: This place is a real gem in Krakow, it is in an excellent area, with lovely bars & food places around the square. The room was clean and lovely, with a great view of the little square outside. The breakfast is functional, but there are lots of places nearby to top up breakfast. Great value and a lovely place to spend time in snowy Krakow.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bed Breakfast Orti di Trastevere; City: Rome Lazio; Review: I stayed for 3 nights in Orti di Trastrevere in January and the room was delightful. It was super clean and very warm. The room we had also had a private bathroom - outside of the room - but this was never a problem. The breakfast room provided a grat start to tthe day - fruit, cereal, toast, coffee, tea and juice. The owners were lovely and welcoming. A fabulous place to stay and I wopuld definately stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best Western Regina Elena; City: Santa Margherita Ligure Italian Riviera Liguria; Review: I stayed at the hotel last week for three nights. The hotel is a fabulous place for a chilled break. The room was clean and had a lovely sea view, lovely large bathroom. Breakfast - nice and leisurely. The staff were very friendly and welcoming - I would definately stay here again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Peace Like a River; Author: Visit Amazon's Leif Enger Page; Review: I love the style of his writing, you feel as if you are sitting in a room with the best story teller ever!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lake of Dead Languages: A Novel (Ballantine Reader's Circle); Author: Visit Amazon's Carol Goodman Page; Review: I was not opposed to the writers style, but rather the subject and the concentration of teenage death and suicide. I did not read any reviews of the book prior to purchasing it and had no idea what the book was about. Just by her titles of her other books I am not sure if I would read any more of her literature. Or better yet, read the synopsis and make my decision from there.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: What an amazing story. You will be captivated, moved and transported to a time in history should not forget about!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: When I'm Gone: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Emily Bleeker Page; Review: I really like her writing style and way with words. It was also quite refreshing to read a love story that actually let your imagination fill in the blanks and was not laced with profanity.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Woman on the Orient Express; Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsay Jayne Ashford Page; Review: I loved being transported back in time and traveling with the women on the train and being a part of their secrets as they unravel their layers of secrets to friendship.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Queen's Poisoner (Kingfountain); Author: Visit Amazon's Jeff Wheeler Page; Review: Once I began reading this book I could not put it down. You are immediately transported back in time and seeing the world from a very intuitive young mans eyes!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Skechers Sport Women's Skech Air Cross-Trainer Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Could have been a bit wider. The sole rubs on pad of foot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Big and Tall Women's 3 Pack Constant Comfort with Xtemp Ankle Extended Size Sock; Brand: ; Review: Cut off circulation in feet..even daughter could not wear.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Reebok Women's Southrange Run L Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: They were stiff..no flex at all. Gave them away.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Glamorise Women's Plus Size Full_Coverage; Brand: ; Review: Pretty but wires come up too high in front. Not soft.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fruit of the Loom Women's 6pk Seamless Brief; Brand: ; Review: Like wearing nothing. Love them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers Women's Flex Appeal 2.0 Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Most comfortable pair of shoes ever! Have arthritis in feet and DR recommend shoes that were more flexable. Bought first pair local then found on Amazon so got another. If you have arthritis give them a try.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Vionic Women's Rest Joan Mule; Brand: Vionic; Review: My wife ordered these shoes, and she absolutely loves them! She has several pairs of this brand, and it has proven to be a real solution to foot and ankle pain for her. Great product, excellent quality, and they look great!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Walls Youth Boys Zip Front Hooded Sweatshirt Camo; Brand: ; Review: Very nice sweatshirt, with excellent quilted lining. But, it is way too small for our 13-yr. old grandson (who normally wears a boy's "large"). I will need to return this one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vionic Womens Rest Midway Mary Jane; Brand: Vionic; Review: Excellent shoes for anyone with arch/ankle issues.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Boys' Sherpa Lined Duck Jacket; Brand: ; Review: Very nice quality. Bought it for our grandson, and he loves it (age 13). He said it's very warm and extemely soft and comfortable. Very impressed!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vionic Mens Adam; Brand: Vionic; Review: Excellent arch supper and extremely comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Men's Leather Slim Front Pocket Wallet With Id Window; Brand: ; Review: This is my favorite wallet of all time! I love the front-pocket concept, which reduces the likelihood of pickpockets, as well as increasing overall comfort while seated, etc. The construction is amazing, and the design is flawless. I gave one to my teenage grandson recently, and he loves it, too. I keep a "new" one in the drawer as a spare, but so far, I haven't worn out my first one! Outstanding, comfortable, and functional product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Kap Men's Plain Front Side Elastic Short; Brand: ; Review: These fit nicely. Material is a bit stiff, but OK. They look nice.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: I'm Too Young for This!: The Natural Hormone Solution to Enjoy Perimenopause; Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Somers Page; Review: So happy I read this book, I just love Suzanne. Thank god she did all of this research and then wrote a book about it. This has changed my life and I can't thank her enough,; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coreyography: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Corey Feldman Page; Review: average; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sexy Years: Discover the Hormone Connection--The Secret to Fabulous Sex, Great Health, and Vitality, for Women and Men; Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Somers Page; Review: MUST read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Because He's Watching: Ian's Obsession; Author: Visit Amazon's Kenny Wright Page; Review: great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death of Money The Coming Collapse of the International Monetary System; Author: Unknown; Review: adverage; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kris Jenner . . . And All Things Kardashian; Author: Visit Amazon's Kris Jenner Page; Review: She is such a horrible person she should have never written this book. Horrible waste of money!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Husband's Regret (Unwanted); Author: Visit Amazon's Natasha Anders Page; Review: great read; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Demographic Cliff: How to Survive and Prosper During the Great Deflation of 2014-2019; Author: Harry S. Dent Jr.; Review: don't waste your money; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: One Man's View of the World; Author: Lee Kuan Yew; Review: Great book; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: VideoSecu LCD DLP Projector Vaulted Ceiling Mount Bracket with Adjustable Extension Pole to 26.7" - Black PJ2B 1C9; Brand: VideoSecu; Review: I had to stop on my way to best buy to write this. Save time and spend extra $. Finally after figuring out what reverse a leg meant, I got it to fit. Now on to problem two. Screw were hard to get in because the mounts(legs) were all pushed back in the holders. Finally, hrs later, I got a screw to fall in and bw the leg, the optima risen mount, the screw does not even make it to swirls to screw in. I guess I could go find perfect screws, but screw that. Return for being pos; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: BIC America Venturi DV64 2-Way Tower Speaker, Black (Single); Brand: BIC America; Review: I have a theater and my $ is in the front speaker and the subwolfer. These do the job and perfect for filling in he sounds.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: UOKOO Kids Walkie Talkies, 22 Channel FRS/GMRS 2 Way Radio 2 miles (up to 3.7; Brand: UOKOO; Review: Look cool but had range of 100 yards. we could not use mt biking so if you plan on being out of site - pay more; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: ELEGIANT Digital 32GB Class 10 microSDHC Flash Card microSDHC Memory Card With Adapter; Brand: ELEGIANT; Review: Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FosPower (3 Feet) Digital Audio Coaxial Cable [24K Gold Plated; Brand: FosPower; Review: Greaat; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SUPON New Camera Super Clamp with 1/4"- 20 Threaded Head Compatible for LCD Monitor/DSLR Cameras/DV/Flash Light/Studio Backdrop/Bike/Microphone; Brand: SUPON; Review: if you look above the black nob, there is very thin plastic holding the screw in area for the speaker. It snapped in half only a few uses. If this was held upright (vertical) it would last a little but if you are clamping it to a post like the picture here, it will break in a few days. You fools been warned; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: AmazonBasics Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker - Blue; Brand: AmazonBasics; Review: Not a bose by any means, but much louder then i ever thought it would be. Def will get used more then my portable bose bc i won't care if it gets stolen or broke.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Corral Women's Circle G Side Cross Embroidered Square Toe Western Boot; Brand: Corral Boots; Review: I feel these run true to size. I ordered a size bigger than usual for boots based on another review. They were too big.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sanuk Women's Tailspin Flat; Brand: ; Review: Fit great! Cute and comfy!! Love this brand.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BOBS from Skechers Women's Flexy Fashion Slip-On Flat Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: Very nice looking. Great memory foam cushion. Easy to clean.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Irish Setter Men's 807 Wingshooter 7" Upland Hunting Boot; Brand: ; Review: Bought these for my husband to wear to work. They fit well and look nice. Will buy again if they hold up well over time. He has only been wearing them a week.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Silver Jeans Women's Suki Mid Rise Super Skinny Jean,,; Brand: ; Review: Amazing color, fit, style. Stretchy, but not skin tight. Almost as comfy as yoga pants, but much nicer looking. Ordering more in other colors.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Snoozzzn' Little Boys Thermal Underwear Top and Bottom Set; Brand: Snoozzzn'; Review: These were great....until I washed them. They shrunk a size with each wash.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Match Women's Long Sleeve Flannel Plaid Shirt; Brand: ; Review: Looks great. Washed up well. True to size.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Stolen Prey; Author: Visit Amazon's John Sandford Page; Review: One of the best John Sanford's book ever. GREAT BOOK!!!! Of all the books I've read this year, this one is by far the best.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hit (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition); Author: Visit Amazon's David Baldacci Page; Review: This was a great book. Found myself not wanting to put it down. It's kinda scary, makes you wonder if this is how the US truly operates.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sycamore Row (The Jake Brigance); Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: The book was really good....Grisham did another outstanding job. It is a true eye opener to the past. Jake is the best lawyer ever!!!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Michael Gresham (Michael Gresham Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's John Ellsworth Page; Review: Great book......non-stop reading...could not put this book down. First time reading this authors books, I can't wait to read another one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Defendants (Thaddeus Murfee Legal Thrillers); Author: Visit Amazon's John Ellsworth Page; Review: Another great story by John Ellsworth and Attorney at Law, Thaddeus Murfee. Im so glad someone told me about John Ellsworth and his books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Kleopatra Royal Palm Hotel; City: Alanya Turkish Mediterranean Coast; Review: Where do I begin? When myself and my mum booked our holiday we were to stay in the Kleopatra Beach hotel but when we arrived at the hotel at 6.30am we were told that we would be moving to a different 4 star hotel which was much better. If the Royal Palm was better then I’m glad we didn’t stay in the Kleopatra Beach. To start with the food was awful, no food for English people at all, I lived on pasta and meatballs and my mum who never eats pasta ended up eating this every day. We were supposed to be all inclusive but ended up eating out every evening because of the poor standard. My mum got a piece of chicken one night and when she cyut into it blood came out not at all what is expected from chicken especially in a 4 star hotel. The staff are also very cheeky and not very friendly. The put tip boxes all around the hotel yet do very little to deserve any tips. The do not bring drinks to the table while you eat, people have to walk across to the pool bar to get a drink again not something we have ever expensed before. Also, I accidentally broke a glass by the pool and told one of the workers due to the safety issue. He came along and cleaned it up and then asked for 3 lira. I was so shocked but paid it any way. Later in the holiday I saw others break glasses and different workers clean it up and not get charged anything. Very unfair. Next the hotel has got to be the most noisy we have ever stayed in people slamming doors all night and talking loudly til all our not at all relaxing as we had expected. Further to this we had trouble with getting our electricity to work constantly meaning we had to keep getting someone to look at it. This is just a small number of problems that we faced whilst here and overall, I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. There were only 2 other English people that we met whilst here and they too had been moved form their hotel. If anyone wants anymore information about the hotel please email me and I will help all I can.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Magic Tulip Beach Resort; City: Marsa Alam Red Sea and Sinai; Review: The Tulip hotel is a lovely hotel if you want a relaxing break with great weather. The only down fault is that it is in the middle of nowhere with the nearest outside place ebing Port Ghalib which is 15 mins by bus and although a nice place to vist for a bite to eat there is not much there at the moment. Back to the hotel, much of the food is aimed at the Italians who are the majority of guests however we has no problem with the food as there was always something that we could eat and the Pasta station is brilliant as not many people don't like pasta and the dishes as cooked fresh in front of you. Each night as a theme too, such as BBQ, international an of course Italian. The rooms are cleaned everyday and are a very good standard very spaciaous and clean. The pool itself was alspe cleaned each day and is very spacious, there are also two other pools so there is plenty of room without being cramped. The major down point was the price of extras in the hotel, such as massages (£27.00) and bottle os pop (£10.00) also everything is priced in Euro and the satff in the shops seem reluctant to translate the money into Egyptian Pounds. Furthermore, the area around the pool was not cleaned very often and as a result there were ants and other insects due to split drinks. Overall, it was great value for money and we would go back again, I wouls just say that as long as your not looking for a lively, partying holiday you should be fine.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Centara Villas Samui; City: Maret Ko Samui Surat Thani Province; Review: What a beautiful island Koh Samui is! The room we had was spacious with a hot tub outside which was a nice treat. The only issue was that it needed a cover so the rain water didn't leave bits and bugs. The restaurant in site was very reasonably priced and service excellent food. We were on a bed and breakfast basis and this was wonderful for me a vegetarian and for my fiancé. Just a short work down the hill was a small restaurant called Cocos which offered lovely Thai food at a very good price. There was a shuttle bus to Centara Grand in Cheweng which ran every 2 hours and meant we could get into town and see this area too. There is free hire if kayak from the Villas which is good fun and 3 pools which meant any children had their own space. We hired a car from next to Cocos for approx £30 which meant we could get to see more of the island like Big Budda and The Cliff. Would definitely go back again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach; City: Dubai Emirate of Dubai; Review: Myself and my fiancé stayed here for 6 nights in August. We drove from Abu Dhabi and the valet parking was excellent. The room was lovely and spacious and had a view of the sea. Pool area is small but there as always loungers for us to us. The only issue here was that the sun was only on this area for around 5 hours due to the sky scrapers that surround the hotel. In addition there is further building work going on i front which looks like it could block the sea view. Jumeirah beach resort (JBR) is brilliant for restaurants and places to relax but as we were full board this wasn't a concern to us. The drinks were a bit pricey (both alcoholic and soft) but there is a shopping centre next door with a shop so we could get soft drinks here for a good price. We had brunch on Friday and this was excellent with a great choice of food and drinks. As a vegetarian I struggled at first for lunch and dinner choices but once the chef found out they made sure there was always something for me to eat. I would return to Dubai again but I would want to check if there is further building work happening; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Coral Inn; City: Karon Phuket; Review: We ate at the restaurant 3 times for lunch whilst we were in Karon. Excellent food and brilliant value for money. Also well air conditioned which is what you need in the middle of the day. Staff happy to amend items on the menu to suit Definitely worth a visit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Comfort Hotel Lille Lomme; City: Lomme Lille Nord Hauts de France; Review: We booked two nights here as we were coming over for Remembrance Sunday. We arrived and the first room we were given had just been painted and stunk of paint with a light that wouldn’t work. We moved to another room which had an odd smell but at least the light worked. Went to use the toilet and there was dirty paper in it, flushed and it would not go. We had to go straight out so mentioned the toilet when we returned. The lady off reception came and tried it a couple of times saying if we held the flush it would work. We accepted this and later tried only to find yet again no flush. Went to get the spare pillow from the wardrobe and their was a curly hair in it and we noticed mould on the ceiling and walls.We made the decision then to find another hotel for our second night. Breakfast was basic cold croissants and bread no fresh fruit and a couple of yogurts. We move to the ibis just down the road and when we told them we were leaving early the new receptionist just said okay. We asked for a refund and she said we needed to go through hotels.com which we will do when we get back. DO NOT BOOK THIS PLACE!!! Says 3 stars but closer to 1/2 more hostel than anything very disappointed; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Village Resort and Spa; City: Karon Phuket; Review: Pros Beautiful large villa which was pleasantly decorated. Excellent air con and mini bar was reasonably priced. Room service is a good price and comes quickly. It was very quiet when we were there so lots of sunbeds available. Very close to Karon town 10 mins walk max so lots of restaurants. Staff at pool bar very friendly and the drinks were delicious. Rooms were well cleaned and the spa was amazing especially with the discounts. Security guard is brilliant for heating tuk tuks and keeping us safe crossing the road. Cons Whole hotel could do with an uplift as it feels dated. The language is an issue which surprised us having been to Koh Samui last year and having no issues. Had a few frustrating conversations about late check out and ordering room service but it was deal-able. Lack of service in the pool bar, often no one there and we had to go in search of people to serve not sure if this was due to end of season or not. Breakfast was okay very samey but sufficient for the day. Food in hotel wasn’t great compared to other places outside the hotel. If you’re after a great tab youll struggle as the trees block a lot of the sun but this also works well as a shade so depends what you want. We would not return to Phuket as it wasnt our cup of tea but with a few changes the hotel could be brilliant; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Centara Villas Samui; City: Maret Ko Samui Surat Thani Province; Review: Myself and my husband booked here as its where we got engaged in 2017. We had room 311 with a private pool. The room was amazing and the view out of this world. We definitely think we had the best room for all round sun, privacy and views. The staff were amazing as last time and even remembered us which made us feel even more welcome. We decided to buy the Baht Bonanza deal, where you pay up front for money to use in the hotel and you get extra credit to use too. This was well worth the buy for us as we used it in the spa as well as the bar and restaurant. We were there for the Songkran and the hotel put on a wonderful show with music, dancers and fire dancers which made the event for us, We absolutely loved the experience as we did last time and felt so welcome. As a vegetarian there was always food to eat at every meal and the Chef would tweak ant dishes to suit me with tofu. Special shout out to Anu the wonderful bar and restaurant manager and Ploy on reception who gave us a Thai lesson and sorted out transport for us on a few occasions. All round the best staff we have every been around and we will be back again (hopefully); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Universal Television Stand, For Televisions 17" ~ 37"; Brand: Pro Signal; Review: Well worth the money, good quality stand and very sturdy...Worked perfectly for my 27" Samsung TV...Cheaper than Samsung parts as well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Dutch Oval Steel Pot Rack w. Grid & 16 Hooks, Satin Copper, 36" x 19" x 15.5"; Brand: Old Dutch; Review: Great Rack, easy to assemble, very sturdy and well constructed, was exactly what I needed for my kitchen space, well worth the money!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Old Dutch Oval Steel Pot Rack w. Grid &16 Hooks, Satin Nickel, 36" x 19" x 15.5"; Brand: Old Dutch; Review: Great Rack, easy to assemble, very sturdy and well constructed, was exactly what I needed for my kitchen space, well worth the money!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sharper Image Black Infrared, Carbon Heat and Convection Technology Super Wave Digital Oven; Brand: The Sharper Image; Review: I have both the digital version now and the turn dial style unit, this digital unit works much better! Much more precise temperatures and control with this unit! I would highly recommend this unit to anyone...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Envision Home Microfiber Dish Drying Mat, 16 by 18-Inch, Black; Brand: Envision Home; Review: Works as described, durable; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sandusky Lee WDR101812 Two Tier Wire Dish Rack, Chrome; Brand: Sandusky; Review: Well designed and built, much better than any other dish drain rack you can buy elsewhere!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oggi 7059 Stainless Steel Utensil Holder, Small; Brand: Oggi; Review: Sturdy, well constructed for the money; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Dickies Men's Original 874 Work Pant; Brand: ; Review: The fit along the leg was perfect. The waist was little smaller than expected. I have other pants with same waist size and they fit perfectly. I'm keeping them as I'm still losing weight....lol. Next go around I may get 36 instead.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's Original 874 Work Pant; Brand: ; Review: The fit along the leg was perfect. The waist was little smaller than expected. I have other pants with same waist size and they fit perfectly. I'm keeping them as I'm still losing weight....lol. Next go around I may get 36 instead.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's Original 874 Work Pant; Brand: ; Review: The fit along the leg was perfect. The waist was little smaller than expected. I have other pants with same waist size and they fit perfectly. I'm keeping them as I'm still losing weight....lol. Next go around I may get 36 instead.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's Original 874 Work Pant; Brand: ; Review: The fit along the leg was perfect. The waist was little smaller than expected. I have other pants with same waist size and they fit perfectly. I'm keeping them as I'm still losing weight....lol. Next go around I may get 36 instead.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's Original 874 Work Pant; Brand: ; Review: The fit along the leg was perfect. The waist was little smaller than expected. I have other pants with same waist size and they fit perfectly. I'm keeping them as I'm still losing weight....lol. Next go around I may get 36 instead.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Men's Original 874 Work Pant; Brand: ; Review: The fit along the leg was perfect. The waist was little smaller than expected. I have other pants with same waist size and they fit perfectly. I'm keeping them as I'm still losing weight....lol. Next go around I may get 36 instead.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
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Title: Lee Uniforms Men's Sport Polo; Brand: Lee Uniforms; Review: Great fit and look. Look to purchase more in the future. Need more colors. Can't say any more on it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Radisson Blu Hotel Marseille Vieux Port; City: Marseille Bouches du Rhone Provence Alpes Cote ; Review: There are a lot of great reasons to stay at the Radisson Marseille...the swimming pool, the fabulous location, the tasty breakfasts, the fluffy beds. But the best reason is the people who work there - warm, welcoming, helpful, fun. Excellent service. In previous reviews a few people have commented that the location made them feel uncomfortable. No doubt Marseille is somewhat of a salty, seething port city (fabulous!), but as someone who was travelling alone, I can honestly say that there is absolutely no reason to feel uncomfortable walking to the hotel during the day or at night.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel des Mimosas; City: Juan les Pins Antibes French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote ; Review: It's hard to know what to write first, because staying here was such a joy. Hotel des Mimosas is an old-style Riviera Hotel set in gorgeous, lush gardens with a beautiful swimming pool, and just a short walk from the beach. While the rooms are not the most modern I've ever stayed in, they are delightfully quirky and spotlessly clean. My room was reasonably large, with soaring ceilings. Even though my room was at the back of the building (and not one of those lovely ones with the terrace at the front), it was bright and cheerful, and filled with a beautiful rosy light in both morning and evening. Breakfast-, served poolside was lovely, and served by charming and friendly staff. In fact, everyone at Hotel des Mimosas was friendly, welcoming, and very helpful. Overall, the hotel is definitely on the quiet side (not a place to go for a wild party), but I think that's the way the patrons like it - I understand many are repeat guests. Hotel des Mimosas was the perfect place to relax, recharge, and soak up the beautiful Juan les Pins sun. I was solo on this visit, but I think this would also be a very romantic spot to stay! I will definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel des Roches; City: Les Eyzies de Tayac Sireuil Dordogne Nouvelle Aquitaine; Review: Hotel des Roches was a fine place to stay as a base for exploring the Perigord. The swimming pool is lovely and the breakfasts are good. The room I had was a kind of dark and somewhat blah, but otherwise clean. Didn't spend much time in it anyway! The food of the region is incredible...lots of great restaurants in town.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Vida Silvestre; City: Tulum Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Where to begin? Vida Silvestre was absolutely perfect. We spent 8 nights in February, and the only downside was not being able to stay twice as long. As lovely as the photos are, the reality is even better. And Sonia is a warm, welcoming and helpful host. The little houses are well-equipped and very comfortable. Access to the beach is just across the street, but so close that you can hear the waves breaking as you lie in bed. Having a swimming pool to cool off was wonderful, and we found we had it to ourselves most of the time. It was great to have a little kitchen where we could make our own breakfast and lunches, though it should be noted that there are no grocery stores within walking distance of the property. In fact, Vida Silvestre is quite a distance from the (lovely) Tulum Pueblo. Taxis to town are plentiful, though, and the distance makes Vida Silvestre feel like a remote and peaceful haven. During our visit to the Yucatan, we stayed right in town in Playa del Carmen, at an all-inclusive in Cancun, and at Vida Silvestre. Vida Silvestre was by far the best of the three. If you are looking for a completely relaxed, natural, holiday with access to quiet beaches and great restaurants, this is the place for you. On another note... when you are in Tulum Pueblo, pay a visit to Pollo Bronco. They have the best chicken anywhere, ever!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel San Francesco al Monte; City: Naples Province of Naples Campania; Review: I spent four nights at this beautiful and eclectic hotel in Napoli. My room was extremely spacious, and had a stunning view (from the fifth floor) and loads of character. The pool terrace offers jaw-dropping views of all of Napoli, the Bay, and Vesuvius. The gardens are breathtaking. Unfortunately, the pool closes at 5pm, which seems really, especially if you want to get in full day of sightseeing before relaxing by the pool. The hotel's location on the hill has pluses and minuses. On the plus side, the view is unparalleled and its nice to be above the (wonderful) chaos of the city. However, there aren't many great restaurants close by so you need to walk a fair distance (which is a good chance to discover more of the city), take a taxi, or hop on the funicular which is close by. I got lots exercise (walking) while staying here, but that suits me really well. Napoli is an amazing city, so I plan to return. When I do, I'll stay at this great hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Relais Rione Ponte; City: Rome Lazio; Review: This a lovely and centrally located hotel near the Piazza Navona. After a long day of trudging through the streets of Rome, it's the perfect place to refresh and relax. The room was well appointed - the beds and pillows (memory foam) are extremely comfortable and the bathroom is bright and functional. Hotel staff are friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The breakfast is simple, but plentiful and very fresh. The hotel has one room that faces a fairly dark inner courtyard. If you don't mind not having a view and you value quiet for sleeping, this room is a great choice at 20 euro less per night that the others. The hotel did give me the options of switching rooms, but since I didn't plan to spend my time in Rome in the hotel room, this less expensive options suited me just fine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: The Breakers; City: Palm Beach Florida; Review: The property is iconic, representative of old world elegance. However, management has made an obvious decision to entice conventioneers, wedding revelers, and entitled thirty-somethings with their unrestrained and obnoxious children. If you look forward to a quiet morning cup of coffee overlooking the gardens, be warned that the classical music outdoors has been replaced by elevator jazz, and every manner of power tool will be engaged in ongoing renevations and making sure that not even a twig soil the property. Be sure to watch out for all sorts of vehicles roaming the property. If the back up beepers don't disturb your reverie, almost getting hit by employees more intent with keeping their schedule than watching out for guests taking a walk will get your attention.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Northampton; City: Northampton Hampshire County Massachusetts; Review: The room smelled a little musty but we were so tired out from our travels that it was of little consequence. We adjusted to the problems with the room that should have been discovered and fixed in between occupancies. The next morning I advised a pleasant young man at the desk of the problems. He seemed geniunely concerned and said he thought we should be issued a credit. I did not object and checked back later as he advised. At this point, a young woman with a serious attitude advised me that we should have called maintenence to fix the problems. I informed her that the last thing we needed the night before was to have work performed on the room while we were in it [an absurd solution to the problems], nor did we have the energy to change rooms. She then changed her approach and told me that the room had already been discounted, which was patently incorrect, and that no adjustment would be forthcoming. I used the hotel website's "contact the manager" to inform him of the above. It did not surprise me that I never heard back from him.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Carrygerry Country House; City: Shannon County Clare; Review: who knew such a charming country house was ten minutes from shannon airport...you'd never know once you get there...the sheep and cows across the road are more in evidence than the occasional plane taking off...rocky the dog will greet you when you get out of your car...and gillian will take care of your every need...our room was comfy and the guinness in the sitting room was perfect...make sure you have dinner in the conservatory overlooking the countryside...the food is fabulous and the desserts are perfect...and getting to the airport for an early morning plane was a piece of cake...not as good as the rhubarb cake from the night before - but as easy as pie...did i just say that?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rose Farm Inn; City: New Shoreham Block Island Rhode Island; Review: byrnee9's review is correct...in addition...the bathroom was ridiculous...small...bad water pressure...depressing...bad motel quality...don't expect any consideration from the owners - if you could ever find them...even with a large wedding group...no refunds for unexpected cancellations...an 80 year old couple asking to check out an hour later?....no way...get out now...block island is lovely...find another place to stay; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Inn at Glencairn; City: Princeton New Jersey; Review: mason and patty will take care of you...from a historical tour of the lovely inn and its grounds...to a fabulous breakfast and sinfully good fresh baked cookies in the afternoon...our room was spacious, clean...with a great bed and very nice new bathroom...there's also plenty of public space at the inn...not far from princeton...the only thing to be careful about is traffic to and from princeton on the two lane road to the inn...highly recommended; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Charlotte Inn; City: Edgartown Martha s Vineyard Massachusetts; Review: pamper yourself by staying at the charlotte inn...actually - the staff will do it for you...don't hesitate to ask for anything...your wish is their command...the grounds are a bit of magic in the midst of edgartown...the only caveat...if you don't like dogs...maybe you should stay away...as barclay and nikki - the resident goldens - will greet you both inside and throughout the courtyards of the inn...i must say that i enjoy the wilder parts of the vineyard...but i'm glad we stayed at the inn for two nights to expericence the heights of civility...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: How to Babysit a Grandma (How To...relationships); Author: Visit Amazon's Jean Reagan Page; Review: Very prompt and item is as represented. Thank you!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Reminisce Life in the Fantastic '40s; Author: ; Review: Love this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Life in the Fabulous Fifties; Author: Bettina Miller; Review: Love this!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims: Time-Travel Adventures with Exceptional Americans; Author: Visit Amazon's Rush Limbaugh Page; Review: Great book and seller!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WAIT TILL THE MOON IS FULL; Author: Brown Margaret Wise; Review: Great product and seller!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mister Dog: The Dog Who Belonged to Himself (A Little Golden Book); Author: Visit Amazon's Margaret Wise Brown Page; Review: Great product and seller!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Extreme Transformation: Lifelong Weight Loss in 21 Days; Author: Chris Powell; Review: Product as noted and great seller!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bold Journey: West with Lewis and Clark; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles H Bohner Page; Review: Great product and seller!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Journey to America; Author: Visit Amazon's Sonia Levitin Page; Review: Great product and seller!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Lewis and Clark Expedition (Graphic History); Author: Visit Amazon's Jessica Gunderson Page; Review: Great product and excellent seller!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: What in the World is Going On?: 10 Prophetic Clues You Cannot Afford to Ignore; Author: Dr. David Jeremiah; Review: Great product and seller!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: How We Crossed The West: The Adventures Of Lewis And Clark; Author: Visit Amazon's Rosalyn Schanzer Page; Review: Great product and seller!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The 50 States Book and Magnetic Puzzle Map; Author: Reader's Digest; Review: Great product and seller!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Chateau de Damigny; City: Saint Martin des Entrees Bayeux Calvados Basse Normandie Normandy; Review: We rented 2 rooms for our family of 4 with two teenagers. The rooms are so nice and clean -- and large! -- with great beds and bedding (I tend to be picky about linens). Even toiletries, bathrobe, hairdryer, water and tea/coffee are provided in the room. Hosts Vincent and Corinne are very nice, and Vincent makes great breakfasts (best mushroom and cheese omelet I've ever had). We also enjoyed dinner -- Vincent kindly chose a menu that would accommodate some of our family's food allergies and restrictions -- and everything was wonderful! You really get a great french country experience here, for a very reasonable price. So glad we chose to stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Domaine de Belleville; City: Dragey Ronthon Manche Basse Normandie Normandy; Review: We rented the blue & beige rooms for our family of 4 (including 2 teenagers) for 1 night. The location is very lovely countryside, with horses across the street. The house is beautiful and the rooms are so clean, modern and pretty! Really great bed comfort and linens (and I am very picky). Nice breakfast. Florence recommended a great restaurant about 10 minutes drive away, and encouraged us to go to a nearby lookout point for a view of Mont St Michel. Since it was kind of late and we were hungry, and we'd already seen Mont St. Michel, I didn't think I'd be too impressed, but boy was I wrong -- fabulous view and no one around!! Trust Florence, she has great advice! Oh, and my family was initially a little concerned before we got there about how much privacy we'd have (they definitely prefer the "fancy country inn" over the "friendly B&B")...not a concern here at all! The two rooms are on their own level, and they are completely independent of each other with private en suite bathrooms. Worked great for having the teens (or another couple or strangers) in the other room, but with younger kids it would be too private to have them in another room. Fortunately if you have younger kids, the room is large enough to put a 3rd or even 4th person in one room.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nonhamar Guesthouse; City: Vatnajokull National Park East Region; Review: LOVED these cabins! Let me start by saying that my family of 4 was dreading staying in a tiny cabin for one night, especially since we were already renting a lovely 3 bedroom house out by the airport...but I was determined to see the glacier lagoon and an overnight stay was required. But even the teenagers were amazed at how cool this place was. Every detail in there was so well thought-out: the lighting, the tiny kitchenette, the bathroom, the wall hooks. We brought towels but rented the linens...an earlier reviewer complained about the linen quality, but they linens provided were great (and I have been accused of being princess-and-the-pea picky) ... maybe they have been newly purchased? We brought in and cooked pasta and salad for dinner, and eggs for breakfast. The setting is lovely, with sheep and lambs all around, a turf church, and a nice little hike up the mountain nearby. I did a fair amount of research, and didn't find anything that could accommodate 4 people with private bathrooms at this price. Highly recommend. Oh- and although I spoke with an owner on the phone before we came, we never saw (or needed to see) the owners ... check in/out was a breeze, with the key in a lockbox waiting for us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chambres d Hotes de Parseval; City: Senlis Oise Hauts de France; Review: The Avril Suite was so beautiful...lots of artistic touches (modern mixed with rustic), but a lot of thought went into functionality as well as decor. The bathroom was the best we had the entire trip. Great shower, nice toiletries, towels, washcloths...like a 5 star hotel. The bed and linens were also 5 star hotel quality. Super clean. Tremendous views out the window. I had chosen this place because it was a cheaper and better alternative to staying at the airport (we had a rental car), and we could have our family of 4 in the one suite, but it really exceeded my expectations. Our 2 teenagers were not looking forward to the stay (all our other nights in France we had booked them their own room), but they ended up surprised and delighted by how nice it was...they had a little room off the main room, with a twin bed and an extra mattress on the floor, and everyone was very comfortable. The host was very friendly and helpful, and breakfast was very nice, with delicious fresh-squeezed juice. Extremely reasonable price. Town is cute and worth a stroll around. Airport was less than 30 minutes away, and a very easy drive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tirconaill B B; City: Swords County Dublin; Review: For a budget option while visiting Dublin, this was a great choice. Despite reserving a back room, we were given a front room overlooking a hamburger restaurant. I had misgivings about how our night of sleep would be, especially since we stayed during a very warm day in July and would need to sleep with the window open, but actually it was fine. The room had a portable fan and the outside noise wasn't nearly as bad as we feared, and the bed was comfortable so we had a good night's sleep. Patricia is available for help, and she has put a lot of thought into having little extras availabe, like the portable fan, an electrical converter upon request, and plenty of toiletries. Once you've figured out how to take the bus, it's a pretty nice option to get to downtown, and the airport is an inexpensive, short cab drive away. We were happy to get rid of our rental car! In fact, I would highly recommend that you do NOT have a rental car while you are here...drop it off first, or pick it up afterwards. Breakfast, while not delicious, had plentiful options. My husband disagrees that this was worth a "Very Good" rating. But he was spoiled by other stays that were in other parts of Ireland (and he tends to dislike B&Bs in general). I don't think it's fair to compare apples to oranges. For the price that we paid, and given the alternatives around Dublin, I thought this was a great option for the price, especially since the bathrooms are en suite (vital for us!).; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Newforge House; City: Magheralin County Armagh Northern Ireland; Review: Newforge House is, hands down, the best place to stay. Anywhere. If you are going to be near Belfast at all, stay here. Even if it's an hour or so out of the way, stay here. Even if you can only stay on a Monday night and therefore can't enjoy the full dinner menu, stay here. From the warmth and service level, to the quality of the room, to the special little luxury touches, to the delicious gourmet meals, everything was perfection. My husband hates B&Bs. He LOVED this place...like a 5 star Boutique Hotel. We stayed in the Spence room. Only potential downside? No air conditioning (but we just took out the duvet insert and slept fine, despite it being an abnormally warm July day). Oh, and that every other place you stay in will pale in comparison. We both felt that the price was very reasonable for such a fabulous property and wonderful service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premier Inn Belfast City Centre Alfred Street Hotel; City: Belfast Northern Ireland; Review: I had booked this place in advance on Premier Inn's website for only 37 pounds for a Sunday night stay. Figured it would probably be kind of a dump, but at least it was a bargain, and frankly I couldn't find any great options elsewhere, even scouting places up to 100 pounds or so. Boy were we pleasantly surprised!! Nice (albeit small) room, with a very comfortable bed and pillows and a nice view and even air conditioning! think we were on the 7th floor. Good location too, for walking to City Hall. We did have to pay extra for parking (we used the lot near the firestation), but still the best bargain by far I think of any place I ever stayed. I think we would have been ok with paying up to 80-100 pounds and still felt it was a fine deal and a decent place to stay. Oh, and we ate at Home restaurant (within walking distance) and it was a fabulous meal!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Auberge des Eaux Vives; City: La Malbaie Quebec; Review: Just echoing everyone’s superlatives...this place is great. I can’t imagine a better combination of setting, views, amenities, delicious food and gracious hosting. In case you’re nervous about staying at a B&B...my husband hates B&Bs. He prefers upscale hotels and was not looking forward to my choice (trip advisor doubter?). However he LOVED this place. Prior to our stay here, we spent 3 times the money at a top-ranked small hotel in Montreal. Auberge des Eaux Vives was MUCH better in every way. They even graciously prepared items to avoid our weird food allergies, and made us a delicious breakfast to-go when we had to leave early the last day. And if you want to go on a whale watch, call them and they will make your reservation for you and give you a discount!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Quebec; City: Quebec City Quebec; Review: If you have Hilton honors points, use them here! For 50,000 points we got a River View with sweeping views of the old city from the 19th floor. We are gold status so maybe the high floor was an upgrade. But 50,000 points for a $450+ CAD room is a great deal! Wonderful location. Parking in their underground lot is a bit scary, but that’s a minor quibble. We were extremely happy with the room, the view, the location, and the point price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Daniel Silva Gabriel Allon Novels 5-8 - Kindle edition; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Silva Page; Review: Awesome plots. The Development of the characters ,especially the Protagonist, Are intriguing. The Israelites are goal oriented. Keep the novels coming!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Death on a High Floor: A Legal Thriller; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles Rosenberg Page; Review: Interesting to hear/see descriptions from an atty. on the inside of a legal firm. Not ad good as Rosenberg's 2nd book "Long Knives".; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Black Ice (Harry Bosch); Author: Visit Amazon's Michael Connelly Page; Review: Connelly certain is an expert in scene descriptions. You get to know Harry Bosch a lot better in this novel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flesh and Blood CD: A Scarpetta Novel (Kay Scarpetta Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Patricia Cornwell Page; Review: I have loved all her books. But I was a little disappointed in this novel. Seems like too many details on in significant things.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Polar Star; Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Cruz Smith Page; Review: Excellent descriptions of life in icy conditions on a Russian fishing /American trawler corporative adventureGreat insight into the workers communist mind; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Red Square; Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Cruz Smith Page; Review: Plot was a little disappointing. Too much Hollywood theatrics for me.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The English Spy (Gabriel Allon); Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Silva Page; Review: I was a little disappointed because there was not much attention given to Gabriel Allon. His cohort got all the attention.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The English Spy; Author: Daniel Silva; Review: I was a little disappointed because there was not much attention given to Gabriel Allon. His cohort got all the attention.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Stations; Author: Visit Amazon's Martin Cruz Smith Page; Review: It was ok but too much involved the teenagers; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Tourist; Author: Visit Amazon's Olen Steinhauer Page; Review: The path of the plot was to just too convoluted for me to appreciate the authors true skills.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Survivor (A Mitch Rapp Novel); Author: Visit Amazon's Vince Flynn Page; Review: I was a little disappointed. The characters seam shallow, altho I did appreciate the insight into the Pakastani political hierarcy, and its interacvtion with a US politician.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The History of the Sunni and Shia Split: Understanding the Divisions within Islam; Author: Visit Amazon's Charles River Editors Page; Review: Very educational and easy to understand; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The History of the Sunni and Shia Split: Understanding the Divisions within Islam - Kindle edition; Author: Jesse Harasta; Review: Very educational and easy to understand; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: All the Old Knives: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Olen Steinhauer Page; Review: I love it so far -50% done. I can hardly put it down . he such a great writer and the plot is so multi layered .it's awesome.!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An American Spy (Milo Weaver); Author: Visit Amazon's Olen Steinhauer Page; Review: His book as usual was fascinating. A lot of characters with Chinese names did make it a little more difficult to follow. But the convoluted plot lived up to my expectations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Bat: Harry Hole 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Jo Nesbo Page; Review: I found it a little depressing. It was interesting look at Australian life however. But I hate the protagonist to have such low times in his life; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Night Manager; Author: John le Carre; Review: To elongated and discombobulated; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Temporary Agent (The Agent); Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Judson Page; Review: No definitive plot; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Temporary Agent (The Agent Book 1) eBook; Author: Visit Amazon's Daniel Judson Page; Review: No definitive plot; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Games (Private); Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: It acquainted meet with Rio de Janeiro in preparation for the Olympics.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Trial: A BookShot: A Women's Murder Club Story (BookShots); Author: Visit Amazon's James Patterson Page; Review: I don't know if because it was a short book but it seem to be rather light on substance and character development.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hillary's America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party; Author: Visit Amazon's Dinesh D'Souza Page; Review: it was well written and quite informative; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Deadly Election: A Flavia Albia Mystery (Flavia Albia Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsey Davis Page; Review: I am still reading it. It seems A little tedious. But perhaps I'm reading these 4 novels out of the correct order; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Enemies at Home: A Flavia Albia Novel (Flavia Albia Series); Author: Visit Amazon's Lindsey Davis Page; Review: Tedious to keep track of all the Roman names! But I love the independence of the female protagonist!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Whistler; Author: Visit Amazon's John Grisham Page; Review: somewhat trite.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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