Songs for 2019 Playlist Explained
If I’ve accurately picked music for the year, it’s gonna be an amazing time filled with growth and new paths on the life journey.
Reshner Series/ Scifi and Fantasy Playlist Walkthrough
Instead of creating a list for each individual story, I decided to try for key moments throughout the series as a whole.
Movie Recap – Best and Worst of 2018
The ratings might have changed since I actually reviewed them because I’m going from memory. Incidentally, how well I liked something is actually subject to change over time.
Movie Reviews 4/5 Stars: Bumblebee
Bee barely escapes his homeplanet. He’s part of the rebel group of transformers. Bad guys (Decepti-somethings or others) are after him. His escape pod lands him on Earth where he tries to blend in as a yellow VW bug.
Audiobook Reviews 3/5 Stars: Beds Are for Flowers by R.K. Gold
Narrated by Julie Hinton Summary: Clarence’s father is dying from some unknown illness. A Reaper comes by every day to see if he’s ready to travel the long road to Ganedyn, which I’m assuming is paradise. Many who travel the road don’t need it. While his mother’s willing to sacrifice years from her life, she…
Movie Reviews 4/5: Mortal Engines
Fun Despite Numerous Story Flaws Summary: (spoilers after ads) This is a young adult post-apocalypse sci-fi adventure. It’s also a book adaptation. I have not read the book, and I have no intention of doing so. That said, the world came across cool and the movie ended up being entertaining. Additional Comments: Characters 3.5/5: Hester…
Audiobook Reviews 3/5 Stars: Serpent of the Shangrove by CN Lesley
Narrated by Julie Hinton *spoilers possible in the discussion Summary: A dragon shapeshifter named Copper gets insulted at a party. As a result, he goes on a quest to prove himself. That’s what I gather from the book description. Reality is a tad more subtle. I don’t think I would have picked up on that…
Audiobook Reviews 3.5/5 Stars Ramora: Tales from P.A.W.S. Series by Debbie Manber Kupfer
Narrated by Falon Echo Summary: A dark little backstory for one of the characters. Ramora’s faced with a difficult choice. Her parents have arranged for her to marry a merchant who’s much older and basically wants a servant. On the other hand, a shady little fairy offers her a way out for a price. Additional…
Audiobook Reviews 4/5 Stars Dragonia: Revenge of the Dragons by Craig A. Price, Jr.
Summary: This story picks right up from where the first in the series left off. (And it ends much the same way, with a wrap-up of this part but leaving things wide open for a sequel.) The Resistance has won their first major battle against the evil empire. No, this isn’t Star Wars. It’s slightly…
Movie Reviews 4/5 Stars: Robin Hood (2018)
Summary: A faithful if predictable retelling of the Robin Hood tale. It’s got all the names you remember from ages past. This shows a bit more of the backstory between Robin and Little John (Jamie Foxx). This time Marian (Eve Hewson) is a commoner. Robin (Taron Egerton) is a noble. Friar Tuck (Tim Minchin) is…