FUN FRIDAY: BOOK REVIEW

THE LAST ROMAN (The Praetorian Series - Book I) by Edward Crichton
GENRE: Fantasy, Historical, War 
PUBLISHED: June 26, 2012
WORDS:145,090
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781476016566

When Navy SEAL Jacob Hunter is sent to Syria on a mission to eliminate a terrorist cell, his team discovers a mysterious artifact instead. Later, in the furor of battle, its ancient power is activated and the team is hurled through time & space to the age of Ancient Rome, where their first priority is to find a way home. But Rome's duplicitous elite have other plans for these powerful newcomers.

This novel chronicles the journey of Hunter and his friends as they will quickly encounter numerous Roman figures straight from his old history books, each with their own agendas, schemes and machinations, including the Caesar himself, who history remembers as little more than an insane tyrant who once tried to appoint his horse as the head of state. A thrilling novel that will bridge the gap between the past (ancient Rome) and the near future. The book has great plots and subplots that was sometimes poorly executed by the author and also a few grammatical errors, but baring these, this novel is a good read

RATING: 8/10

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

OLD SCHOOL 
GENRE: Comedy
STARRING: Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn
RUN TIME: 1hr 28min
RELEASED: February 21st, 2003

This is the story of three depressed guys in their 30s who seek to re-live their college days by starting a fraternity, and the tribulations they encounter in doing so.

This movie is tell the story of three men disillusioned with life and it insurmountable pressure, opens a fraternity to recapture their carefree college days. This movie perfectly and sometimes comically captures their attempts in the face of grim odds. A simple but very funny movie.

RATING: 8/10

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: BOOK REVIEW

KNIGHT'S REDEMPTION (Knights of Hell, #1) By Sherilee Gray

Genre: Romance, Paranormal 

Published: Oct. 29, 2018

Words: 80,880

Language: English

ISBN: 9780473454241

With one fatal mistake, immortal demon hunter Lazarus started a chain reaction that set him and his five brothers on a collision course straight to Hell. 

There’s only one way to save them all—claim his mate, a sweet beauty he doesn’t deserve and will only end up hurting. But immortals fall hard, and walking away from her when it’s over is going to be near-impossible.  

Lazarus, a Knight of Hell, believing he is the reason for the loss of the mate of his comrade and seeing the far-reaching effects, is convinced that he does not deserve to have a mate especially one who is innocent and unblemished as Eve. It is a nice novel that brings to light the action of falling in love at first sight and the accompanied problems inherent in an immortal falling in love with a mortal (with powers). 

Rating: 7/10

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

CRITICAL THINKING 
GENRE: Drama
STARRING: Leguizamo, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Angel Bismark Curiel, Will Hochman, Corwin Tuggles... 
RUN TIME: 1hr 57min
RELEASED: September 4th, 2020

Set in 1998, Critical Thinking tells the true story of Cuban-American teacher Mario Martinez and his national championship winning chess team at Miami Jackson High School.

This is the inspiring story of a chess championship winning all Latino team. The movie chronicles the journey of this unusual but unique bunch as they move from obscurity to the very top. The film explores every facet and experiences (fleetingly and sometimes graphically)  of each individual and also the unshakable bond that bind them. A heart-warming tale that evokes deep thinking.

RATING: 8/10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MMOVIE REVIEW

 OUTSIDE THE WIRE
GENRE: Action, Adventure, Fantasy 
STARRING: Anthony Mackie, Damson Idris, Emily Beecham, Michael Kelly, Pilou Asbæk
RUN TIME: 1hr 56min
RELEASED: January 15, 2021

In the near future, a drone pilot sent into a war zone finds himself paired with a top-secret android officer on a mission to stop a nuclear apocalypse 

This is a story of an officer who is sent to a base in a remote area as a punishment for disobeying orders. He is placed in the care of a highly advanced and experimental android super-soldier masquerading as an eccentric human military officer and together they set out to stop a terrorist from unleashing a nuclear annihilation. It is a fast paced movie, with generic and unassuming plot. 

RATING: 6/10 

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FUN FRIDAY: TV SERIES REVIEW

STEP UP: HIGH WATER 
GENRE: Drama
STARRING: Lauryn McClain, Petrice Jones, Marcus Mitchell, Terrence Green, Carlito Olivero, Jade Chynoweth, Kendra Oyesanya, Ne-Yo, Naya Rivera....
RUN TIME: 50 min
SEASON: 2 (2018 - Present)

The series follows the students and faculty of "High Water, Atlanta’s most cutthroat performing arts school. When twins Tal and Janelle relocate from Ohio, they find themselves thrust into a world where every move is a test. As they attempt to navigate their new world— on and off the dance floor— they’ll discover just how deep they’re willing to dig to realize their dreams and seize their moment."

A series that tells the story of several young individuals who are diverse both in culture and background as they deal with their limitations and personality with the aid of dance while also competing against each other not for a prize but for the chance to tell their story. A beauty of a series, with lovely acting, well choreographed dance scenes and awesome cinematography.

RATING: 8/10

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

SALT
GENRE: Action, Thriller
STARRING:  Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Daniel Olbrychski, August Diehl, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
RUN TIME: 1hr 40min
RELEASED: July 23rd, 2010

Evelyn Salt, who is accused of being a Russian sleeper agent and goes on the run to try to clear her name.

This movie follows a young woman, accused of being a spy as she tries to clear her name, exact revenge and stop a nuclear war. This movie is a tribute to all generic action films, except for the lead being female. This movie combines a variety of clichés of the action genre (invisible hero, unbelievable stunts and good old Russia vs America beef) into a plain but highly watchable thriller. The stunts and chases scenes were well done, the lead perfectly played the role of the hero and the bad guys did their job satisfactorily. A solid action movie, no more no less.

RATING: 7/10

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

 STARS FELL ON ALABAMA 
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, Drama 
STARRING: Jason Burkey, Ciara Hanna, James Maslow, Lesa Wilson, Jaclyn Betham 
RELEASED: 8 January, 2021

Successful Hollywood agent Bryce Dixon is returning to Alabama for the first time in 15 years for his high school reunion. When he learns he's the only one of his friends who isn't married with children, he convinces his client, starlet Madison Belle, to pretend to be his girlfriend. But he soon learns that success has different meanings, and romance may be closer than he thinks.

This is a story of a man who upon returning to his old high school realizes that he has been left behind on the life train. He then attempts to fit in without compromising his heart, but love has other plans for him. A simple generic romantic comedy. 

RATING: 6/10 

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY: BOOK REVIEW

NAMASTE NEW YORK by Vijay Kumar & Victoria Kapoor
GENRE: Inspirational 
PUBLISHED: July 1, 2015
WORDS: 96,260
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781310181672

The inspiring story of three Poor Indian Graduate Students (also called "PIGS") in their early twenties who arrive in America with little concept of the challenges they will face as they make their way in a strange new land that offers both extraordinary opportunities and devastating heartbreak.

  This is a story of struggle, loss, hope, love, friendship, and the indomitable spirit that resides in the hearts of immigrants who share a common ambition, endure a common struggle, and strive to make a better life for themselves and those they love set in post 9/11 America.

RATING: 8/10

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FUN FRIDAY: BOOK REVIEW

 WIDE AWAKE: THE GODDESS CHRONICLES Book One
GENRE: Fantasy 
PUBLISHED: Oct. 22, 2020
WORDS: 58,200
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781005451325

Witches, werewolves and magic aren’t just bedtime stories, they’re my story. Gram tells me Druids live among us. They worship the forgotten Celtic gods that once ruled the Earth, and for centuries, they’ve practiced in Vernal Falls without incident.

This is the story of a young girl, who discovers that bedtime stories she listened to as a child are real. The arrival of a new mysterious boy to her high school will mark the beginning of her journey into this world of fantasy where she either will be its salvation or destruction. 

RATING: 7/10 

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

AUGUST RUSH
GENRE: Drama, Music 
STARRING: Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard, Alex O'Loughlin
RUN TIME: 1hr 56min
RELEASED: November 21st, 2007

This is the tale of an 11-year-old musical prodigy living in an orphanage who runs away to New York City. He begins to unravel the mystery of who he is, all while his mother is searching for him and his father is searching for her. The many different sounds and rhythms he hears throughout his journey culminates in a major instrumental composition which concludes the film.

This is the story of a young boy who believes he can reunite with his long lost parents through a perceived musical connection.  A modern fairy tale brought to life with awesome cinematography, great acting and heartwarming music. The plot is slightly unbelievable, but if you get past your disbelief, you will definitely enjoy this one.

RATING: 7/10

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: BOOK REVIEW

ARAYE By Jedidiah Bamidele
Genre: Romance, Historical 
Published: July 26, 2020
Words: 50,130
Language: English
ISBN: 9780463933954

Eritonia is an island with highly respected rulers. Araye–being an Eritonian–didn't expect that her meeting with the crown prince would be the beginning of her trials. Webs of deceit and betrayal drives a hole into her heart and she finds herself doubting everything she holds dear. Will she be able to stay true to her heart when the final tragedy strikes?

This is a story of a young woman whose chance meeting with a prince, changes the course of her future. Through tests and tribulations, she manages to not only keep her identity but also get her heart desires. A lovely book.

Rating: 8/10

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

SPEAK
GENRE: Drama, Inspirational
STARRING: Kristen Stewart, Michael Angarano, Robert John Burke, Eric Lively, Elizabeth Perkins, D. B. Sweeney, Steve Zahn...
RUN TIME: 1hr 29min
RELEASED: January 20th, 2004

 After a blurred trauma over the summer, Melinda enters high school a selective mute. Struggling with school, friends, and family, she tells the dark tale of her experiences, and why she has chosen not to speak.

This movie describes the live of a young girl following an event so traumatic that she cannot speak. The story is told from the young girl's point of view and paints a vivid picture of her struggles with trauma and it underlying effects. She will have to rely on herself to get better while trying to ensure that a former friend does not have a similar experience. A heart-warming movie.

RATING: 8.5/10

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FUN FRIDAY: TV SERIES REVIEW

THE POLITICIAN 
GENRE: Drama, Comedy
STARRING: Ben Platt, Zoey Deutch, Lucy Boynton, Bob Balaban, David Corenswet, Julia Schlaepfer...
RUN TIME: 42min
SEASONS: 2 (2019 -)

Payton Hobart, a student from Santa Barbara, has known since age seven that he's going to be President of the United States. But first he'll have to navigate the most treacherous political landscape of all: Saint Sebastian High School.

This series follows the journey of a young man on the road to become the president of the United States. He will have to navigate stormy waters emotionally and politically, growing and evolving while not losing himself to his desires. Each season captures each stage of his journey. A lightweight socio-political series.

RATING: 7.5/10

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

KICK ASS 
GENRE: Action, Crime, Comedy
STARRING: Aaron Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Chloë Grace Moretz, Nicolas Cage.
RUN TIME: 1hr 57min
RELEASED: March 12th, 2010

It tells the story of an ordinary teenager, who sets out to become a real-life superhero, calling himself "Kick-Ass". He gets caught up in a bigger fight when he meets Big Daddy, a former cop who, in his quest to bring down the crime boss Frank D'Amico and his son Red Mist, has trained his eleven-year-old daughter to be the ruthless vigilante Hit-Girl.

This movie tells the story of a young man who dreams about becoming a super hero, attempts to, failed at it and gets sucked into a problem bigger than him. He however surprisingly, gets through the mess a bit unscath and gets the girl. A clichéd over the top movie.

RATING: 8/10

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

CRAZY RICH ASIANS 
GENRE: Drama, Comedy, Romance
STARRING: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, and Michelle Yeoh
RUN TIME: 2hrs
RELEASED: August 15th, 2018

This movie is the story of a Chinese-American professor who travels to meet her boyfriend's family and is surprised to discover they are among the richest in Singapore.

This movie is simply a tale of a woman from a humble background unknowingly dating the heir of a large business empire. A trip to the young man hometown reveals the secret as everything starts to fall apart. She will have to decide whether the man is worth fighting for amidst the countless stumbling blocks in her way to a happily ever after. A disclaimer though: this movie does not realistically represent Asians and should be overlooked, f
ocusing only on the storyline.

RATING: 7/10

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

THE PERFECT GAME 
GENRE: Drama, Biography, Inspirational
STARRING: Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin, Moises Arias, Jake T. Austin, Ryan Ochoa, Carlos Padilla...
RUN TIME: 1hr 58min
RELEASED: April 16th, 2010

The film is based on the events leading to the 1957 Little League World Series, which was won by the first team from outside the United States, the Industrial Little League of Monterrey, Mexico, who defeated the heavily favored U.S. team.

This is the story of nine boys living in a small town and bound together by their love for baseball. In a bid to rein in their mischievous attitude, the towns parish priest with the help of a recently returned player of a popular baseball team will turn this ragtag group into a unassailable force which will take them all the way to the top, while dealing with the problem of being the odd one out. This movie was written in a true underdog goes from the bottom to the top fashion, featuring scenes that are synonymous with such genre. A few historical accuracy problems seems to be the most off-putting side of this movie. An inspirational story

RATING: 8/10

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MONDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

 SHADOW IN THE CLOUD
GENRE: Action, Adventure, Fantasy 
STARRING: Chloë Grace Moretz, Taylor John Smith, Nick Robinson, Beulah Koale and Callan Mulvey. 
RUN TIME: 1hr 23min
RELEASED: January 1, 2021

This is the story of a World War II air force service woman who tries to escape from her abusive husband, only to have a gremlin attack the bomber she is riding on.

In the midst of World War II, a female Captain joins the all-male crew of a B-17 bomber with a top-secret package. However this crew must be aware of what is lurking in the shadows, the heart of the plane beyond the mysterious new passenger and her cargo. Trapped between an oncoming air ambush and an evil lurking within, She must push beyond her limits to save the hapless crew and protect her mysterious cargo. 

RATING: 8 /10 

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TOP 5: AUTHOR

MORGAN RICE 
Morgan Rice is a self-published author of fantasy and sci-fi novels, she has  made several appearances on top-seller lists on Amazon’s Kindle , Barnes & Noble’s Nook  and Nook lists.

My list of my top 5 Morgan Rice novels are

1. OF CROWNS AND GLORY (8 book series):
   
   Tells an epic tale of tragic love, vengeance, betrayal, ambition, and destiny. The books in this series are  SLAVE, Warrior, Queen. ROGUE, Prisoner, Princess. KNIGHT, Heir, Prince. REBEL, Pawn, King. SOLDIER,  Brother, Sorcerer. HERO, Traitor, Daughter. RULER, Rival, Exile . VICTOR, Vanquished, Son 
2. THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY (3 book series):
   
   Is a story  centered around two courageous teens determined to buck all odds in an effort to regain their loved ones. The books in these series are, ARENA ONE, ARENA TWO and ARENA THREE.
3. OLIVER BLUE AND THE SCHOOL FOR SEERS (4 book series):
   
   Tells the story of 11 year old Oliver Blue, a boy unloved by his hateful family. The books in this series are; THE MAGIC FACTORY, THE ORB OF KANDRIA, THE OBSIDIANS, and THE SCEPTER OF FIRE.
4. AGE OF THE SORCERERS (3 book series):
   
   A tale of plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. The books in this series are; REALM OF DRAGONS, THRONE OF DRAGONS and BORN OF DRAGONS.
5. KINGS AND SORCERERS (6 book series):
   
   This  is a sweeping saga of knights and warriors, of kings and lords, of honor and valor, of magic, destiny, monsters and dragons. It is a story of love and broken hearts, of deception, of ambition and betrayal.

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