The Titan's Addiction by Anna Zaires

Emma has been hesitant in a lot of aspects about her relationship with Marcus because he has already disappointed her once but she cannot deny her feelings for him. With each passing day they grow stronger and he grows more intense. She knows he wants her but could he love her even though she doesn’t meet the criteria he is wanting in a wife. Can she put her heart on the line?

Over the two books Marcus has had a lot of different feelings for Emma from lust, desire, affection, etc. but there was a turning point for Marcus where he realizes that his feelings for Emma have changed into something deeper. It hits him hard and it is such a real and beautiful moment. After that it’s like he has to reevaluate his priorities and goals to realign them with the new vision he sees for his future. He’s going to handle this like he does everything in his life, with complete focus and dedication.

I have to say I enjoyed both Marcus and Emma’s characters in this book, I felt that they both grew in positive and realistic ways. Emma had to learn to let go of her past and to compromise, that always looking back would mean she would lose the present. Marcus had to learn that he couldn’t have a relationship as if it were a business transaction and he has to be willing to take the biggest risk of all, his heart. I loved the way the story played out and progressed. I love when they invite each other into their lives sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly. The relationship seemed authentic and was so much fun to get to experience that with the characters. The ending was perfect too.

If you haven’t read a book by Anna Zaires Twist Me is a great read. 

The Witcher

 

I decided to watch the Witcher because my husband kept raving about the video games and Henry Cavil. He fan girled about it so much that I decided to give it a go. 

After we started the show I was definitely intrigued and wanted to keep watching, we watched both seasons in four days. I think that the show has a lot of good things going for it. I did find that the show seemed slow at times, and it took all season for things you expected to happen sooner to occur. In season one I was especially confused by the time line because it is very clear at points that the three main characters were on different time lines,  however it was never specified so in each episode you were never sure if they were in the present or in the past for a long time. Also time passes really quickly at times. 

As for the praises the characters that play Geralt, Yennifer, and Ciri were perfectly casted. I love the relationships that Geralt has and how he defies the expectations that Witchers are incapable of emotions/feelings. He cares for his friends and family and would do anything to protect them. I love the connection between him and Yennifer and I hope we get to see that continue in the future in Season Three, they have a lot to get through for their relationship to thrive and as a romantic I can’t wait. 

My FAVORITE relationship is Geralt and Ciri’s.  I think that when Geralt was given Ciri as his child surprise no one thought it would go anywhere. However, years later he stops trying to outrun destiny and after a long strenuous process he is reunited with the child he is supposed to care for. From the moment they meet you can tell that this relationship is going to be made of gold. They will care, protect, and love each other. I loved watching Geralt step into a father like role and watching their relationship blossom. 

Season two ended with a hell of a cliffhanger and I can’t imagine waiting months or even a year to find out what happens next. The ending left a lot of questions unanswered and fans waiting for the next installment. 

CAUTION this show is very gory and while my husband loved it and praised the detail and the work during the fight scenes I did have to look away a lot. 

I have never played the games or read the books but if you are a binger I would watch this show because it is something you can immerse yourself in completely for eight-sixteen episodes.

365 Days

When I first started watching this movie I didn’t know what to expect and it got really intense really quickly almost to the point of being uncomfortable but I feel as you get use to it that it gets more interesting. You have Massimo who is in the Mafia and falls in love with a girl he sees from a distance. He dedicates years of his life to finding her and waiting for her until he sees her again and kidnaps her in hopes that she will fall in love with him. Laura is in a relationship where she isn’t getting what she needs from her partner and on her birthday trip she gets kidnapped. She is scared and angry but she won’t cower in fear because of her captor. He wants her to fall in love with him but how can she? As time goes on she continues to push Massimo and continues to find that he isn’t what she thought he would be. She is allowed to have a life, and socialize with her friends and family, and go out as if she were still free. The only difference is that she now has the complete devotion and love of a man unlike in her last relationship. As time goes on she can’t help but wonder if she does love him after all.

This was interesting to say the least but its definitely not meant for all audiences. I liked how their relationship progressed and I like that Laura wasn’t a scared frail thing, she stood up for herself if she had to and Massimo tried to defy his nature to be what he thought she needed. The ending has me going WTF!!!! I couldn’t believe Netflix would end a Romance/Erotic movie like that. However, I did see that there would be a sequel that would be released this month so there is time for redemption because the ending of the movie was a cliffhanger vs. a tragic ending. 

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

First of all let me just say how cute Sonic is, I want one! 

I saw the first Sonic movie when it originally came out and I had really liked it but in preparation for the second movie I decided to re-watch it. However, now I am married. I kept telling my husband that he had to see it with me and he kept complaining that he didn't want to watch it because it was for kids. After a few attempts I convinced him to watch it with me and after the movie was over he was like that was so great... He was so excited to see the second one with me. 

We went to see it on Friday the day it came out and all the anticipation and hype was so worth it. I loved the development of the family Sonic now had with Tom and Maddie. It was really cute to try to see Sonic try to act grown up at times despite the fact that he is clearly still a kid. I loved the addition of Tails and Knuckles. Tails is the sweet, supportive, and caring friend. I loved him instantly. Knuckles is more rough around the edges and is dryer in personality but my husband loved him as did my sister. 

The movie had a lot of plot twists that kept you you wondering what was going to happen next. Personally my favorite scene was at Maddie's sister wedding, the ending was also super sweet. I played Sonic way back when and I think as a player this movie was satisfying and as a movie watcher its just so much fun. I would definitely recommend you take your little ones to see it and it if you don't have children still go see it because this is a movie for everyone. 

STARS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐