Monthly Archives: January 2017

The Book of Deacon by Joseph R. Lallo

Posted on January 31, 2017 by portiabridget

Synopsis (from Goodreads): The tale of Myranda Celeste, a young woman orphaned by a century long war, and her chance discovery of a fallen soldier’s priceless cargo. The find will change her life, sending her on an adventure of soldiers … Continue reading →

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Movie review: Franklyn directed by Gerald McMorrow (2008)

Posted on January 27, 2017 by portiabridget

I would like to thank dearest Melfka who told me about this film – you rock! Product info (from Wikipedia): Split between the parallel realities of contemporary London and the otherworldly metropolis of Meanwhile City, Franklyn follows the tales of … Continue reading →

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Warped Ambition (A Jo Riskin Mystery Book One) by Debbie S. Tenbrink

Posted on January 24, 2017 by portiabridget

I got a complimentary copy of this one from the author in exchange for an honest review – thank you very much! Synopsis (from Goodreads): When the battered body of a teenage girl is found in a dumpster, Lieutenant Jo … Continue reading →

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Movie review: Spectral (2016) directed by Nic Mathieu

Posted on January 20, 2017 by portiabridget

Today I am hosting  Melfka – a writer, a gamer, an artist, a friend, a very creative girl with a great personality. Welcome on this blog! She decided to treat Readers of this blog with a guest review of Spectral, a … Continue reading →

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The Girl’s Guide to the Apocalypse by Daphne Lamb

Posted on January 17, 2017 by portiabridget

I was given a copy of this one by Linda/Blodeuedd – thank you my dear! Synopsis (from Goodreads): Welcome to the Apocalypse. Your forecast includes acid rain, roving gangs and misplaced priorities, in this comedic take on the end of … Continue reading →

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Two Movies Duel Review: Doctor Strange (2016) vs Doctor Strange the Sorcerer Supreme (2007)

Posted on January 13, 2017 by portiabridget

I haven’t done it for a long time so here it comes – a movie duel! Presentation of the opponents: Doctor Strange the Sorcerer Supreme from 2007 is an animated version of a Marvel comic and I am going to … Continue reading →

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Idoru (Bridge 02) by William Gibson

Posted on January 10, 2017 by portiabridget

Synopsis: Rez, a lead singer of the world-wide famous Lo/Rez pop band, is getting married. His chosen one is Rei Toei, a beautiful princess of Japanese media. The only problem – Rei is an artificial, digital being, a hologram generated … Continue reading →

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Movie review: Suicide Squad (2016) directed by David Ayer

Posted on January 6, 2017 by portiabridget

Movie info: Figuring they’re all expendable, a U.S. intelligence officer decides to assemble a team of dangerous, incarcerated supervillains for a top-secret mission. Now armed with government weapons, Deadshot (Will Smith), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Captain Boomerang, Killer Croc and … Continue reading →

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The Passage (The Passage 01) by Justin Cronin

Posted on January 3, 2017 by portiabridget

Synopsis (from Goodreads): An epic and gripping tale of catastrophe and survival, The Passage is the story of Amy—abandoned by her mother at the age of six, pursued and then imprisoned by the shadowy figures behind a government experiment of … Continue reading →

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