tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32265340295307496582024-03-19T01:47:35.641-07:00Disis19 Hearts...Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.comBlogger1241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-82714730366758832452024-03-14T09:23:00.000-07:002024-03-14T09:23:36.350-07:00Books: My Thoughts on Murder in the Family
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63255977" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Murder in the Family" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1667925849l/63255977._SX98_.jpg" /></a>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63255977">Murder in the Family</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15861124">Cara Hunter</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6321805704">3 of 5 stars</a>
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I'm not sure that books in formats like this are for me. I didn't enjoy the experience of reading the transcripts, articles, forum posts, etc. I also read this on my very old E-ink Kindle and the graphics for the things outside the transcript were very hard to read. The graphics weren't crisp which also didn't help the reading experience. I'm sure it would be much nicer from a physical copy.<br /><br />I do think that this would work better as an actual TV show for me, but the reading experience was not very captivating. Also, toward the end when things actually started to be revealed, we ended up with a lot of unnecessary drama and things were done just for the ratings of their show. I did not enjoy how that all went down.<br /><br />I am willing to try something else by this author, provided that is not presented in a multimedia format like this one, but this one was a bit of a miss for me.<br /><br />
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Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-69249459396300904982024-03-05T13:29:00.000-08:002024-03-05T13:29:45.766-08:00Books: My Thoughts on Find Him Where You Left Him Dead (Death Games 1)
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65213918" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Find Him Where You Left Him Dead" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1675358236l/65213918._SX98_.jpg" /></a>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65213918">Find Him Where You Left Him Dead</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4692856">Kristen Simmons</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5953741853">3 of 5 stars</a>
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This was entertaining for me but it didn't really grab me. I read about half from the ebook and listened to the other half. Neither experience was better or worse than the other for me, but I think I expected a bit more from this. It started out pretty good for me, but I soon found myself scanning pages instead of actually reading them when I was reading from the ebook. That is never a good sign for me.<br /><br />The twist at the end wasn't very surprising for me. At this point, I'm not sure that I will be continuing with this series. I'm not saying that I won't, but this isn't a series where I'll be waiting for the next installment to come out because I need to know what happens next. <br /><br />
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Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-55455029228491831682024-02-29T13:23:00.000-08:002024-02-29T13:23:13.361-08:00Books: My Thoughts on Check & Mate
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/168458393" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Check & Mate" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1685528930l/168458393._SX98_.jpg" /></a>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/168458393">Check & Mate</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21098177">Ali Hazelwood</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6299528488">4 of 5 stars</a>
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Really entertaining and very enjoyable. Very surprising as this is not my usual type of read, but I found myself really wanting to know what was going to happen with tournaments and our characters. I read about half from the ebook, listened to the other half, and enjoyed both experiences. To be honest, I thought all the chess talk was going to bore me a bit, but I actually enjoyed the way it was presented in this story. I would definitely be open to trying another title by this author in the future.<br /><br />
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Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-79550697157696304102024-02-27T09:06:00.000-08:002024-02-27T09:06:57.547-08:00Books: My Thoughts on Reckless Magic (Star-Crossed #1)
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10830285" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Reckless Magic" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1328322398l/10830285._SX98_.jpg" /></a>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10830285">Reckless Magic</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4728994">Rachel Higginson</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1371846003">4 of 5 stars</a>
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Really enjoyed this one. Very entertaining, but there were definitely things that bothered me. Reckless is a good reference for this one, as our main character and a few things that happen in this book are such.<br /><br />A great part of this book hinges on the fact that the main character doesn't know things. That did get a bit irritating, especially towards the end because I felt there wasn't a good reason for her not to know certain things. There was even one scene after the 75% mark where it was so ridiculous that I rolled my eyes.<br /><br />That being said, I did enjoy reading this one and it captured my interest. I did listen to a portion of this on audio as well and enjoyed the narration. Will definitely be reading the next installment.<br /><br />
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Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-33923977180783200432024-02-21T18:18:00.000-08:002024-02-21T18:18:42.932-08:00Disis19 Diaries: Feb 11-17 | 2024 - February Wrap Up 2 & a New Pair of Socks<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/7bUFST-g4xs?si=LlxWqE0PJauF0Gor" width="480"></iframe> </p><p> Welcome to my February reading and crafting vlog! I've decided to rename these Disis19 Diaries, because that's what these videos really are - diary entries as opposed to following me around while I do things. This vlog will encompass my thoughts on my reads of February and a finished knit.<br /><br />~Mentions~<br /><br />The Titan's Bride Volume 2 by ITKZ<br />Villains Are Destined to Die Volume 3 by SUOL/Gwon Gyeoeul<br />From Below by Darcy Coates<br /><br />Rainbow Ring by Stephen West<br />Demon Slayer Socks<br />Anime Yarn Club from Hawari Bazaar</p>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-77411067462828626782024-02-18T12:00:00.000-08:002024-02-18T19:27:53.450-08:00Scent Sunday: Weekly Wax Wrap Up Featuring Magic Candle Company<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/ibhtmQvIsq0?si=W8a_AkUYXpscRRoO" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Today, I'm sharing with you the fragrances I've been warming in my home over the last week. Includes fragrances from Scentsy, Sassy Girl Aroma, Kringle Candle, Country Candle, Otaku Scents, and Body's Harmony. Featured company of the week was Magic Candle Company.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am an Independent Scentsy Consultant, so if you'd like to support me by making a home fragrance purchase, please visit my <a href="https://disis19hearts.scentsy.us" target="_blank">website</a> and choose the Support Disis19 Party.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you'd like to check out Pink Zebra, I do have a Shopping Link open with my consultant <a href="https://pinkzebrahome.com/kdkramer/order.asp?PartyID=590165" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://bit.ly/3p7kV9y" target="_blank">Otaku Scents Referral Link</a></div></div>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-42086751419604457522024-02-17T19:21:00.000-08:002024-02-18T19:23:40.486-08:00Books: My Thoughts on From Below
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58830202" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="From Below" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1629655212l/58830202._SX98_.jpg" /></a>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58830202">From Below</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7734837">Darcy Coates</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5354259158">3 of 5 stars</a>
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<div>Unfortunately, this was not as good as I was hoping it was going to be. Entertaining? Yes, but very slow to open. Once things got going, it was definitely suspenseful and mysterious, but this did not satisfy the horror aspect for me. It also took way too long to get there for me. I do think that if I was watching this story on screen, I may find this story to be more horror than suspenseful and mysterious, but my readthrough did not make me feel that way.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jumping between timelines is not a storytelling technique that I enjoy, and this book does utilize that. One of the characters in particular, really made some dumb decisions and continued to make the same decision multiple times during this book, which got on my nerves. I think the author lost several chances to expand the heart pounding moments with the decisions this character made as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm glad I finally got around to reading this one and I was entertained while reading it, but it did fall short for me.</div><br />
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Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-59513127772453016972024-02-14T12:00:00.000-08:002024-02-18T19:25:58.022-08:00Disis19 Diaries: Feb 4-10 | 2024 - Reading Update, a Yarnie Update, & a Finished Object<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/uMPgp0PkTes?si=34DmJyUj7Y3jPhy7" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Welcome to my February reading and crafting vlog! I've decided to rename these Disis19 Diaries, because that's what these videos really are - diary entries as opposed to following me around while I do things. This vlog will encompass my thoughts on my reads of February, a Yarnie Update, and a finished knit.</div><div><br /></div><div>~Mentions~</div><div><br /></div><div>Rainbow Ring by Stephen West</div><div>Pure Fuzz by Skeindeer Knits</div><div><br /></div></div>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-74582989335025220932024-02-12T12:00:00.000-08:002024-02-14T09:49:01.033-08:00January Manga Haul | 2024<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/LncZg55egIY?si=V35LolcgIym7jMJa" width="480"></iframe> </p><p> It's Manga Monday! Today I'm sharing with you all the manga I picked up in the month of January.<br /><br />If you'd like to hear my thoughts on any of the volumes or series I've hauled, please let me know! If I haven't read it already, I'll try to get to it as soon as possible. If I have read it already, I'll direct you to where you can hear my thoughts on the volume.<br /><br />~Mentions~<br /><br />Monochrome Manga Club Series First Impressions <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOT_4zg8R3C-65UVlvtGAhbNJAgMCG6mV" target="_blank">Playlist</a><br /></p>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-78635376540367997672024-02-11T12:00:00.000-08:002024-02-14T09:54:51.179-08:00Scent Sunday: Weekly Wax Wrap Up featuring Otaku Scents<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/-pxunekhh-s?si=NMPjRjxcZ-7O2Ysh" width="480"></iframe> </p><p>Today, I'm sharing with you the fragrances I've been warming in my home over the last week. Includes fragrances from Scentsy, Bath & Body Works, Kringle Candle, Kindness & Candles, and Country Candle. Featured company of the week was Otaku Scents.<br /><br />I am an Independent Scentsy Consultant, so if you'd like to support me by making a home fragrance purchase, please visit my <a href="https://disis19hearts.scentsy.us" target="_blank">website</a> and choose the Support Disis19 Party.<br /><br />If you'd like to check out Pink Zebra, I do have a Shopping Link open with my consultant <a href="https://pinkzebrahome.com/kdkramer/order.asp?PartyID=590165" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />Otaku Scents <a href="https://bit.ly/3p7kV9y" target="_blank">Referral Link</a><br /></p>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-68836748030145982082024-02-09T12:00:00.000-08:002024-02-14T09:52:37.943-08:00March Mystery Madness 2024 | Announcement<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/IXzbx2WYuNs?si=pupHTEpdwT-S8LBw" width="480"></iframe> </p><p>It's that time of the year again! March Mystery Madness is our annual reading event where we encourage the reading of mysteries during the month of March. Our theme this year is To the Nines. In this video I give you a few suggestions on how you can use our theme to create your TBRs, but please remember that you do not need to utilize the prompts in order to participate in our reading event.<br /><br />Be sure to follow us and our hashtag #MarchMysteryMadness so you don't miss out on any of the exciting things coming up in March!<br /><br />March Mystery Madness Links: https://linktr.ee/MarchMysteryMadness</p><p>March Mystery Madness Host list for 2024<br />Co-Creators<br />LizziefayeLovesBooks - https://www.youtube.com/@lizziefayelovesbooks4325<br />Troi Towel - https://www.youtube.com/@TowelTroi<br /><br />Social Media Coordinators<br />Discord, Goodreads, & Twitter:<br />Di - https://www.youtube.com/@Disis19Hearts<br /><br />Instagram<br />Jenn - https://www.youtube.com/@RememberedReads<br /><br />All other Co-Hosts in Alphabetical Order by Channel Name<br />Courtny - https://www.youtube.com/@Courtagonist <br />Olly - https://www.youtube.com/@CriminOllyBlog<br />Marilyn - https://www.youtube.com/@MarilynMayaMendoza<br />Steve - https://www.youtube.com/@saintdonoghue<br />Beth - https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethTyreeSoulStainedInk<br />Stormi - https://www.youtube.com/@StormReads<br />Tiffany - https://www.youtube.com/@theBeachbumbookworm<br />Scott & Becky - https://www.youtube.com/@thebookishbryants<br />Sarah - https://www.youtube.com/@thebookishknitter<br />Ro - https://www.youtube.com/@TheTBRTackle<br />Tim - https://www.youtube.com/@timsreadingroom<br /><br />In memory of Janelle, a wonderful MMM host who passed away in 2023:<br />Check out her channel to find some great recommendations and read a book in her honor. <br /><br />Janelle - https://www.youtube.com/@TooFondofBooksJH</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-56763873435417830512024-02-07T12:00:00.000-08:002024-02-14T09:56:51.816-08:00Disis19 Diaries: Jan 28-Feb 3 | 2024 - February Wrap Up 1, a Yarnie Update, and an Animate Adventure<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/3Le_46CVEiw?si=6SCvz2UVOtEwc0_L" width="480"></iframe> </p><p>Welcome to my February reading and crafting vlog! I've decided to rename these Disis19 Diaries, because that's what these videos really are - diary entries as opposed to following me around while I do things. This vlog will encompass my thoughts on my reads of January, a Yarnie Update, my daughter's first visit to Animate.<br /><br />~Mentions~<br /><br />What a Ghoul Wants (Ghost Hunter Mysteries 7) by Victoria Laurie<br />Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw - Phase Out Your TBR Prompt: Standalone<br /><br />Rainbow Ring by Stephen West<br />Pure Fuzz by Skeindeer Knits</p>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-51011317790156278792024-02-04T19:23:00.000-08:002024-02-04T19:23:35.057-08:00Scent Sunday: Weekly Wax Wrap Up featuring Scentsy Valentine Collection<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/YMbqs4ETpVI?si=6pJFIyxGoTF1F--6" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Today, I'm sharing with you the fragrances I've been warming in my home over the last week. Includes fragrances from Scentsy, Yankee Candle, L3 Waxy Wonders, Bath & Body Works, Kringle Candle, and Otaku Scents. Featured company of the week was Kindness & Candles.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am an Independent Scentsy Consultant, so if you'd like to support me by making a home fragrance purchase, please visit my <a href="https://disis19hearts.scentsy.us" target="_blank">website</a> and choose the Support Disis19 Party.</div></div>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-11606086477796358742024-02-02T19:28:00.000-08:002024-02-04T19:29:16.473-08:00Books: My Thoughts on Nothing But Blackened Teeth<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53195923-nothing-but-blackened-teeth" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Nothing But Blackened Teeth" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1610469240l/53195923._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53195923-nothing-but-blackened-teeth">Nothing But Blackened Teeth</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13994108.Cassandra_Khaw">Cassandra Khaw</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6219238542">3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was just ok for me. The characters are very dislikable. The atmosphere of the location was good but I think I needed more from the story.
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Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-79631564633667697712024-02-01T13:12:00.000-08:002024-02-01T13:12:51.872-08:00Books: What a Ghoul Wants (Ghost Hunter Mysteries 7)
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18591767" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="What a Ghoul Wants" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1380375188l/18591767._SX98_.jpg" /></a>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18591767">What a Ghoul Wants</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/74488">Victoria Laurie</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6201634849">5 of 5 stars</a>
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Still one of my favorite installments in the series on re-read. This one just has a little bit more on the line for our characters and this installment moves much faster due to everything that happens on this case. Really enjoyed revisiting this one!<br /><br />
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Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-83519938952462639762024-01-31T12:00:00.000-08:002024-02-01T11:21:50.286-08:00Disis19 Diaries: Jan 21-27 | 2024 - January Wrap Up 4, a Yarnie Update, and Currently Watching<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/mgIGbTpjsuI?si=dUQ4K9ynqqV_gpF-" width="480"></iframe> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Welcome to my January reading and crafting vlog! I've decided to rename these Disis19 Diaries, because that's what these videos really are - diary entries as opposed to following me around while I do things. This vlog will encompass my thoughts on my reads of January, a Yarnie Update, and little bit on what shows we've been watching.<br /><br />~Mentions~<br /><br />Bungo Stray Dogs Light Novel Vol 2: Osamu Dazai and the Dark Era by Kafka Asagiri and Sango Harukawa</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Manner of Death Vol 2 by Sammon with art by Yukari Umemoto - Phase Out Your TBR Readathon Prompt: Finish a series</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Ghoul, Interrupted (Ghost Hunter Mysteries 6) by Victoria Laurie<br /><br />Rainbow Ring by Stephen West<br />Pure Fuzz by Skeindeer Knits</div>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-67292573240444938842024-01-29T12:00:00.000-08:002024-02-01T11:24:12.410-08:00Volume by Volume Podcast Episode 1: Assassination Classroom - Volumes 1 & 2<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/u9I9qP5rSPg?si=HOnYuXZ-3fQLAQGi" width="480"></iframe> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy Manga Monday and welcome to the first episode of the Volume by Volume Podcast! In this series, my daughter and I will be sharing our thoughts on the Monochrome Manga Club series reads and possible future series that we read through. Due to the nature of this series, there will be spoilers! If you have not read the volumes noted above, I'd suggest waiting until you have before listening. <br /><br />In this episode, we share our thoughts on Assassination Classroom, Volumes 1 & 2 by Yusei Matsui. This series is published by Viz Media and is rated Older Teen. If you would like to join us in reading this series, it is available on the Shonen Jump app if you have a subscription.<br /><br />Please share your thoughts with us on these volumes in the comments below, or in our Discord! <br /><br />For my thoughts on these volumes without spoilers, you can check out my Disis19 Diaries <a href="https://youtu.be/LZHWiR5mN7g" target="_blank">episode</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://discord.gg/pauVxHRDRX" target="_blank">Monochrome Manga Club Discord</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfuuOvnlQp8&list=PLOT_4zg8R3C-65UVlvtGAhbNJAgMCG6mV" target="_blank">Monochrome Manga Club Series First Impressions Playlist</a><br /></div>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-24847851906940724352024-01-29T09:39:00.000-08:002024-01-29T09:39:16.041-08:00Books: My Thoughts on Key of Light (Key Trilogy 1)
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44285377" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Key of Light" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1551820673l/44285377._SX98_.jpg" /></a>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44285377">Key of Light</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/625">Nora Roberts</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6201046957">4 of 5 stars</a>
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Surprisingly, I really enjoyed this. There were definitely some things that I didn't enjoy, like the instalove and some really obvious things that I could see coming from a mile away, but once the questing started, that aspect really pulled me in. Really easy reading and entertaining. Looking forward to seeing what happens in the next one.<br /><br />
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Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-890309023587377362024-01-28T17:47:00.000-08:002024-01-28T17:47:16.424-08:00Scent Sunday: Weekly Wax Wrap Up featuring Bring Back My Bars<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/xS2b0BkV3LY?si=KhSqabng6rqaiImJ" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Today, I'm sharing with you the fragrances I've been warming in my home over the last week. Includes fragrances from Scentsy, Yankee Candle, Sassy Girl Aroma, L3 Waxy Wonders, Bath & Body Works, Magic Candle Company, Britta's Creepy Treasures, Homeworx, and Kringle Candle. Featured company of the week was Sassy Girl Aroma.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am an Independent Scentsy Consultant, so if you'd like to support me by making a home fragrance purchase, please visit my <a href="https://disis19hearts.scentsy.us" target="_blank">website</a> and choose the Support Disis19 Party.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks to my friend Aubrey Trabert for the lovely gift!</div><div><br /></div><div>Magic Candle Company <a href="https://magiccandlecompany.com?sca_ref=5101243.GMSSB2SSzP" target="_blank">Affiliate Link</a></div></div>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-2623902032127312802024-01-24T13:04:00.000-08:002024-01-24T13:04:15.738-08:00Books: My Thoughts on Ghoul Interrupted (Ghost Hunter Mysteries 6)
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15733239" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Ghoul Interrupted" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1341269609l/15733239._SX98_.jpg" /></a>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15733239">Ghoul Interrupted</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/74488">Victoria Laurie</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6157527928">4 of 5 stars</a>
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Increasing my rating on re-read. I really enjoyed this one this time around. I didn't remember a lot of what happened in this installment from my previous read through, so it almost felt like a new adventure with friends. <br /><br />
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Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-27554370500870346312024-01-24T13:02:00.000-08:002024-01-24T13:02:15.884-08:00Disis19 Diaries: Jan 14-20 | 2024 - January Wrap Up 3, a New Cast On, and a Yarn Acquisition<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/LZHWiR5mN7g?si=934ZJGi9fu7yjt4R" width="480"></iframe> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Welcome to my January reading and crafting vlog! I've decided to rename these Disis19 Diaries, because that's what these videos really are - diary entries as opposed to following me around while I do things. This vlog will encompass my thoughts on my reads of January, a Yarnie Update, and a new yarn acquisition.<br /><br />~Mentions~<br /><br />Fullmetal Alchemist Vols 22-24 by Hiromu Arakawa<br />Assassination Classroom Vols 1 & 2 by Yusei Matsui<br /><br />Rainbow Ring by Stephen West<br />Pure Fuzz by Skeindeer Knits<br /><br />Kindred Spirits Yarn Club from Little Skein in the Big Wool</div>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-91113798085418051202024-01-22T12:08:00.000-08:002024-01-22T12:08:50.092-08:00Monochrome Manga Club First Impressions | Obey Me and Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/Ed1Gw2lKstA?si=29T_tb3Z6cZghnaM" width="480"></iframe> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">It's Manga Monday! Today I'm sharing my first impressions of Obey Me and Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint. I thought I'd have a dedicated video to these selections in case anyone wanted to read and talk about the selections with me here. I also announce the February selections, in case you want to read those and talk with me about them. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Let me know your thoughts on these volumes in the comments below, but please no spoilers past volume 1 ^-^<br /><br />If you'd like to read the selections and chat with me about them, join the <a href="https://discord.gg/pauVxHRDRX" target="_blank">Monochrome Manga Club Discord</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfuuOvnlQp8&list=PLOT_4zg8R3C-65UVlvtGAhbNJAgMCG6mV" target="_blank">Monochrome Manga Club Playlist</a><br /></div>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-50808083247600896652024-01-22T09:24:00.000-08:002024-01-22T09:24:17.655-08:00Light Novels: My Thoughts on Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 2 (Light Novel): Osamu Dazai and the Dark Era
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44782524" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 2 (light novel): Osamu Dazai and the Dark Era (Bungo Stray Dogs" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1568300444l/44782524._SX98_.jpg" /></a><p>
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44782524">Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 2 (light novel): Osamu Dazai and the Dark Era (Bungo Stray Dogs</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13645404">Kafka Asagiri</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3904191296">3 of 5 stars</a>
<br /></p><p>While I enjoy this series, this book moved very slowly for me. I'm glad I read it, but it took way to long to finish and I'm not quite sure why. I enjoyed the story, there was enough intrigue to keep my interest, but I was able to put this one down for long periods of time before picking it up again. I'll definitely be continuing with this series. I'm glad I know why Dazai left the Port Mafia and joined the Armed Detective Agency, but this installment felt just ok for me.<br /><br />
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</p>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-61483903835725809732024-01-21T17:45:00.000-08:002024-01-21T17:45:18.121-08:00Scent Sunday: Weekly Wax Wrap Up featuring Bring Back My Bars<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/F6RjQF_hUr0?si=GKFyJLeSkWqZdAJd" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Today, I'm sharing with you the fragrances I've been warming in my home over the last week. Includes fragrances from Scentsy, Yankee Candle, Sassy Girl Aroma, Harper James, L3 Waxy Wonders, Bath & Body Works, Wood Wick, Chesapeake Bay Candle Co, Nature's Wick, and Kringle Candle. Featured company of the week was Sassy Girl Aroma.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am an Independent Scentsy Consultant, so if you'd like to support me by making a home fragrance purchase, please visit my <a href="https://disis19hearts.scentsy.us" target="_blank">website</a> and choose the Support Disis19 Party.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you'd like to check out Pink Zebra, I do have a Shopping Link open with my consultant <a href="https://pinkzebrahome.com/kdkramer/order.asp?PartyID=590165" target="_blank">here</a>.</div></div>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226534029530749658.post-71928631698108933242024-01-19T12:00:00.000-08:002024-01-19T12:00:00.145-08:00Fragrance Friday: Magic Candle Company Haul<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/Ya-e7E836s0?si=Xx5rioSau7J3hmwV" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>Today, I'm sharing with you the items I purchased from Magic Candle Company.</div><div><br /></div><div>Magic Candle Company <a href="https://magiccandlecompany.com?sca_ref=5101243.GMSSB2SSzP" target="_blank">Referral Link</a></div></div>Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09396306786124407505noreply@blogger.com0