Be Our Guest

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A Beauty and The Beast Movie Review

Beauty and The Beast is a remake of the 1991 animated film. It’s a co-production between Walt Disney Pictures and Mandeville Films. The movie was released March 17, 2017. It takes a more detailed and wittier take on the 1991 animated film. Emma Watson plays Belle, who in my opinion was a perfect role for her. Emma Watson famously known as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter takes Belle’s character and makes her spirited. For example, she talks back to the beast, refusing to be a prisoner and demands to be treated as a human being. Emma Watson fit Belle perfectly. She already had the shy but fiery personality down in Harry Potter, but since then became more adult. Watching this movie was a delight. It is a musical, but don’t let that deter you from watching the film if musicals aren’t your forte. This movie truly shows off Walt Disney’s Beauty and The Beast.

Characters

The characters of: Gaston, LeFou, the Beast, Maurice and the beast’s enchanted servants were embodied by the actors flawlessly.

Gaston, is played by, Luke Evans, a physically endowed man. He is as self-centered in the movie as he was in the 1991 film. I thought he did a good job embodying Gaston. He played his role perfectly, going from a lovesick man to a crazed one wanting to kill the beast. His transformation from loving and wanting Belle to wanting only revenge made a good progression in the movie. His mannerisms were reminiscent of the Gaston in the 1991 film. He did a great job portraying Gaston and being the bad guy.

LeFou, is played by, Josh Gad. He plays a whimsical and often times silly character. He is Gaston’s right hand man and does anything he is asked by him. I thought his appearance compared to the 1991 film matched. He was a portly and silly looking character, and in this remake he looked similar. LeFou was a comic relief character, who I enjoyed because of his witty banter.

The Beast, is played by, Dan Stevens. I thought he was intimidating and did a good job of inspiring unease in the audience and me. He personally unnerved me in the beginning, but he began to grow on me as soon as he became close to Belle. He might have been scary looking, but appearances are not always as they seem. Just like in the 1991 film, the beast was truly a kind and understanding character. His transformation at the end from the beast to man was symbolic of him losing his animalistic side and of him embracing his human side. He was a strong character in the film and one that was very likable.

Maurice, is played by, Kevin Kline. He plays Belle’s father and he did a good job of portraying the character. He looks like the cartoon version of Maurice and has the same mannerisms. He remained true to his character to the very end, going from slightly odd to mad in the eyes of the village. He rambled on about a beast in an enchanted castle and this caused him to appear mad. He played Maurice well.

The Beast’s servants: Lumiére, Maestro Cadenza, Cogsworth, Mrs.Potts, Madame de Garderobe, Plumette, and Chip were colorful characters. Lumiére, candelabra, was always bantering with Cogsworth, a clock, and this made for a very entertaining movie. Maestro Cadenza, a harpsichord, played a beautiful song during the scene, “Be Our Guest.” Mrs. Potts and Chip a teapot and teacup were just as adorable to watch as the original 1991 film. Plumette, a feather duster was flirty and funny to watch whenever she and Lumiére were in the same room together. Madame Garderobe was interesting to watch as she dressed Belle by cladding her in a big dress and a white powder wig. The Beast’s servants were entertaining to watch and made the movie even more interesting.

Conclusion

Beauty and The Beast is a great movie and one worth watching. It takes the old 1991 film and makes it come to life using actors and actresses. However, the final verdict is in your hands. Be my guest and watch the film to finalize your opinion.

Sing Your Heart Out!

A Sing Movie Review 

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Sing was released on DVD March 21, 2017 after it played in theaters on December 21, 2016. It was produced by Illumination Entertainment, was directed and written by Garth Jennings and co-directed by Christophe Lourdelet. The film had a gross of $590 worldwide. It’s a cute animated film with a plot based straight out of American Idol. Much like Zootopia, this film deals with anthropomorphic animals. It may have a simple plot, but Sing is a film worth watching. There are a lot of heart felt moments and drama filled scenes in the film. At one point for example, Johnny’s father goes to jail and his father tells him, “How did I end up with a son like you?” Johnny is a gorilla with a voice like an angel. However, his father is always making Johnny do criminal acts with him and his gang. Johnny never wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps, and when the singing contest comes up, he decides he’s had enough of the criminal life. Sing is filled with several other fleshed out characters with interesting home lives and that’s what made the movie relatable to me. Sing is a film intended for children, but adults will appreciate the moments in the film that are deep and leave a hidden message.

Characters 

Buster Moon- Buster Moon is a koala bear who owns the theater where the animal contestants perform. He became interested in the theater after his father took him to a music show. His dream is to have a theater worth talking about. When his theater begins to sink, he talks to his friend, Eddie Noodleman, a sheep, about holding a singing contest.

Rosita- Rosita is an underappreciated housewife with twenty-five children. She is a pig who loves to sing, but has never had a chance to show the world her voice. When she sees the flyer for the singing contest, she jumps at the chance to show the world her talent.

Mike- Mike is a white street musician mouse who is cocky and gets by tips from people on the street. He sees the flyer for the singing contest and is thrilled because of the amount of prize money for winning. The winning contestant will receive $100,000. He loves to perform but he wants the money as well.

Johnny- Johnny is a gorilla from a rough background. His father has a gang and they make Johnny participate in their heists. He loves to sing and has never wanted to be with his father’s gang. When he sees the flyer for the singing contest, he makes an effort to show up. He ends up being a contestant for the contest, but he is constantly going back and forth between the theater and his father’s desire for him to be part of his gang.

Ash- Ash is a porcupine who is in a band with her boyfriend, Lance. When Ash is selected to be a contestant, she accepts but loses her boyfriend. He is jealous that she was chosen and he starts seeing another porcupine. Heart broken, Ash throws him out of the house. She then devotes her time to the theater.

Meena- Meena is a shy elephant, who has an outstanding voice. She goes to the theater and attempts to sing, but she is so nervous that she can’t even perform. She ends up going back home, disappointed. The next day, she asks Buster Moon for another shot at performing, but she ends up being a stagehand at the theater. Later, she makes her debut and ends up impressing everyone.

Entertainment Value

Sing is highly entertaining and fun to watch. It doesn’t bring anything new to the movie genre, but it is still a good film. The characters are memorable and their backgrounds make them likable. Johnny was my favorite character. It felt like his character was fleshed out the most. He came from a hard background, and perhaps that is why I cared so much for him. While the other characters home lives were interesting, Johnny’s character was the most relatable.

There is a scene in the movie that is one of my favorites. It is the scene with Rosita. She is in a grocery store and as she walks down the aisles, a song suddenly blares in the store. Her whole demeanor changes from worn out and tired to joyful and full of passion. She begins throwing items in the grocery cart quicker and then begins to dance. She does an amazing performance in the grocery store and even the security guard announces to the store, “To the lady in aisle six that was awesome!”

The rest of the movie is filled with cute moments like the one with Rosita in the grocery store. If you’re a fan of animated films, this one will not disappoint.

Conclusion

Sing might have an ordinary story, but the experience you have with it is anything but ordinary. It will make you smile, laugh, cry and hope the best for the characters. It is a great film and I recommend it to anyone who loves animated films with talking animals and catchy songs. The singing in the film wasn’t over done. It felt necessary when someone sang and the dialogue in the film was witty and well thought out. I loved this movie, but the final verdict is yours to decide.

Happiness Comes in The Form of Trolls

Trolls Review

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The Trolls movie was released on November 4, 2016 and DreamWorksAnimation produced the film. The film conveys a strong message about how anyone can be happy. It only takes a little will power and positivity to achieve this. The premise of the movie is intriguing. In a bleak and foreboding village live the Bergens, creatures that feel happy only after eating a troll. These creatures hold an annual festival to celebrate eating the trolls. The trolls are happy little creatures that sing and hug every hour. They are the epitome of happiness. Trolls is a film that takes an abstract idea, happiness, and gives it a form and story. It is a film for people of all ages. The cute trolls will keep children enticed, but the story will also keep adults on the edge of their seats.

Storyline

The storyline of Trolls is interesting, taking cute and overly happy trolls and throwing them into a dark situation. The trolls are peace loving and positive creatures that love singing as much as hugging. Other than their happy go lucky attitude though, these trolls have no means of protecting themselves. They have parties frequently and do not care if they cause an uproar. The only troll who is concerned is Branch, a paranoid troll, who has a secret base filled with provisions for ten years and has traps galore. He remembers the time when the Bergens almost caught the trolls and because of this he is extra vigilant. Poppy, the princess of the trolls, loves throwing parties and is known for often causing loud over the top parties. Her utter lack of concern causes a Bergen to discover the trolls. The Bergen captures several trolls, but the majority of them get away. However, Poppy is an optimistic troll and decides to save her friends on her own. She seeks Branch for help, but he is against the idea and does not help her. Later, he realizes Poppy might need help after all and runs after her. The rest of the storyline in Trolls is comedic and clever. There were moments in the film when I found myself laughing because of what a character said or did. The movie Trolls is truly a film for all ages.

Meaning

The meaning in Trolls was a simple one, but it’s a truth we often forget. The meaning of Trolls is that happiness is not something we have to try to achieve, but rather it is a fleeting feeling that we can achieve with the right mindset. For example, in the movie, the troll, Bridget, a scullery maid is in love with the king of the Bergens. However, she like all the other trolls, thinks happiness is only achieved by eating a troll. The trolls help Bridget and get her a date with Gristle, the king and from that point on she feels an emotion unlike any she’s felt before. The emotion she feels is happiness. Bridget denies feeling the emotion, but she later realizes that happiness is the only plausible explanation for the inexplicable emotion she feels. King Gristle realizes this too and comes to the conclusion that happiness is not found by eating a troll, but rather it is found within us.

Conclusion

Trolls is a film for everyone. It has cute characters, humor, some singing and interesting characters. I loved the film and I recommend it people who like Dreams Works films. It has a similar feel to it as other Dreams Works films such as Shrek. The singing was not over done in the film, and while at first glance one would expect a musical, this film had only a few musical numbers. The designs of the characters were colorful and cute for the trolls and bleak and ominous for the Bergens. However, the designs of each character meshed well and contributed positively to the film. The meaning of the film resonated strongly with me and for that reason I am giving this film 5 out of 5 stars.

Who Let the Pets Out?

A Secret Life of Pets Review

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The Secret Life of Pets was released on July 8, 2016. It produced a revenue of $104,352,905 in the United States on its opening weekend. The movie is charming, but falls a little flat on the story. The story is not very complex and I felt it could have had more depth to it. Overall though, the movie is entertaining and worth the hour and a half.



The Pros

• Humor
• Voice Actors

The Cons

• Story
• Dislikable Main Character


Humor

The humor in this movie was what made me ultimately enjoy the entire experience. Have you ever wondered what your pets do when you’re not around? In this movie, the pets go wild and take advantage of their owners’ absence. For example, the pets were seen in the beginning of the movie doing things that they could not do if their owners were there. Chloe, for example, is shown throwing her food bowl to the side and looking inside the fridge for a different food. She sees a plate of turkey in the fridge and tries to resist eating it. The scene shows her opening and closing the fridge, before she finally gives into temptation and eats the turkey. After she is through eating the turkey she sees a cake and immediately eats it. For example, my cat does yoga poses when she thinks I am not looking. She imitates the famous yoga pose, Downward-Dog.

In the movie, Buddy is seen using a hand mixer to massage his back and stomach. Sweet Pea turns on a fan to propel herself into the air and fly towards a TV with airplanes playing on it. A Poodle living in the apartment complex would go from listening to classical music to listening to heavy metal. His owner was also never home and he would use his house as a place to throw parties. The movie does little things to tie loose ends. For example, at the end of the movie, the Poodle’s owner comes in and says, “I see you’ve been a good boy.” A pig falls from the chandelier hanging and the Poodle smiles, looking nervous. The movie’s humor is similar to this throughout the entire movie and I found myself laughing a lot. I recommend this movie if you’re a fan of cartoons and love animals being anthropomorphized.

Voice Actors

The voice actors in this movie were truly terrific. I recognized their voices from other TV shows and movies. Kevin Hart plays Snowball, the leader of The Flushed Pets, a group of former domesticated animals. His role as Snowball, a white rabbit, was both serious and funny. He usually plays the goofy comic relief character in many movies such as Ride Along and Central Intelligence. In The Secret Life of Pets his role is the same, even though he is the antagonist of the film. Jenny Slate plays Gidget, a white Pomeranian, who is in love with our protagonist, Max. She is also known for her role in Zootopia as Bellwether, a shy and reserved secretary for Mayor Lionheart. In The Secret Life of Pets she plays a character who is shy, but who opens up and becomes a strong character. Albert Brooks plays Tiberius, a red-tailed hawk, who wants to eat everything and anything, but in the end helps our heroes. He is known for his role in Finding Nemo as Marlin, the overprotective father of Nemo. In The Secret Life of Pets he does a good job of being tough and intimidating, a role opposite of Marlin. Eric Stonestreet plays Duke, a Newfoundland dog, that tries to take over our hero Max’s life. He plays Cameron Tucker in Modern Family, a gay man who makes everyone laugh. In The Secret Life of Pets he plays the role of an outsider. Max does not like him at all and tries to kick him out of his life. Duke is a dog that has been rescued from the pound and wants to fit in. Throughout the movie, Max and Duke become closer and eventually become friends. The Secret Life of Pets was a good movie, because the voice actors were phenomenal and believable.

Story

While The Secret Life of Pets had its strong points, it also had its weak points. The story for example seemed to be weak and fall flat. It went from the pets wanting to have freedom and be away from their owners to realizing they actually needed them. While this shows growth in the movie, it leaves something to be desired. The story seemed too simple and almost childish. The movie is intended for children, but most cartoons have deeper plots. For example, Inside Out, a movie produced by Pixar, had a deeper storyline than expected. The movie looked like it would just be about a child’s emotions and ultimately be a cute and simple. However, that is not what the movie portrayed. The movie portrayed a darker side. The movie goes through turmoil and strife and the meaning is deeply rooted. Everyone must grow up, and the film explores the idea that childhood eventually must fade and bring forth adulthood. Inside Out was cute, but it also explored themes that not many cartoons have explored. The Secret Life of Pets is good for a laugh, but in the end the meaning is a little weak.

Dislikable Main Character

The main character in The Secret Life of Pets was unlikable. For example, the story’s main protagonist, Max, a terrier seemed to be in his own world. He lived his life dependent on his owner, Katie. Max seemed a little stuck up in the beginning of the movie. He was hard to like, because he seemed to not care for anyone but himself and Katie. Even when his friends came over to visit him, he still seemed indifferent. By the end of the film, he was more likable, but I still preferred Snowball over him. His character did not seem to be fleshed out as much as some of the other characters. Snowball for instance had a backstory. He became the leader of The Flushed Pets, because his owner had gotten tired of him. His owner was a magician and used him in his tricks. When rabbit tricks became tired and overused though, his owner tossed him to the side. I could understand how Snowball acted the way he did in the movie. Even Duke, a bossy and pushy dog was more likable than Max. Duke had a backstory as well. He had an older owner, who loved him. They did everything together, but mostly they took naps. The backstory was cute and the movie went as far as tying the past to the present. Max ended up taking Duke to his former owner’s house, only to find that his owner was dead. I enjoyed the other characters, they seemed to be more developed than Max. Max could have had a backstory, and maybe he would have been more likable.

Conclusion

I am giving this movie a 3 out of 5 rating for the humor and the voice actors. The humor in this movie was silly, but meshed well with the story and characters. The story and dislikable main character knocked the rating down from a 5 to a 3, because these were things that should have been more developed. The movie was good overall, and I would want to see it again

Arlo and Spot Leave an Imprint in Our Hearts

The Good Dinosaur Review

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What if the asteroid never hit Earth, what if dinosaurs reined supreme, and life as we knew it was completely different? In this charming but at some times strange film that is exactly what happens. The Good Dinosaur, produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures explores the themes of family, loss, and love.

The film is slow to start, depicting two Apatosaurus protagonists as farmers. They are waiting for their eggs to hatch and the scenes of the babies hatching are humorous. The baby Apatosaurus named Buck grabs a stick and hits the egg of Arlo, trying to break it open. The father, Henry, scolds Buck and then they watch as the egg hatches. Out comes a diminutive Apatosaurus, smaller than even Libby, the female baby.

After the initial scene, the movie shows the baby Apatosauruses now grown tending a field. They are helping their parents water the crops, gather them and put them in the silo for storage. While Buck and Libby do not appear to have any trouble with their chores, Arlo, has trouble with his task. He is instructed every day to feed their chickens. However, Arlo is deathly afraid of the livestock and runs away screaming any time they get near him. He is often made fun of for his cowardice and his father notices this. He takes him away, telling him he can make his mark by doing a certain task. In the movie, making his mark means that Arlo can put his footprint on the silo, thus proving that he is worthy of taking care of the farm and himself. By this point in the movie, both Buck and Libby have already made their marks along with the parents. Arlo feels inadequate and jumps at the chance to be able to make his mark.

The task that is given to Arlo is to catch the critter that has been stealing their food. His father shows him how to make a trap, how to use it, and how to kill the critter with a large stick. His father then leaves him. Arlo paces back and forth often talking to himself cockily as he waits. Suddenly the trap begins to wiggle back and forth, having caught the critter. Arlo cautiously walks up to the trap, frightened by what could have been possibly caught. Inside is a small caveboy. He growls and attempts to get out of the trap, hitting it with his body full force. Arlo attempts to kill it but becomes frightened when it hisses at him. He frees the critter and it runs off into the distance. Arlo’s father sees the critter running off and scowls, telling Arlo that he had one job to do. He is disappointed but makes him go after the creature.

The two of them travel through torrential rain that only becomes worse the longer they traverse through it. Arlo has a hard time keeping up and tells his father to slow down. His father tells him to move faster and keeps plowing forward. Arlo stumbles then, falling down and hurting his knee. His father goes over to him and tells him that it’s OK they can go back. They are about to head back when a large wave of water comes flowing toward them. His father saves him but with a price. His life.

There are two problems with the beginning of this movie. The first one is that it is extremely slow to start. I myself felt a little bored and wondered where the movie was going. The second one being that I thought it was a little strange how the dinosaurs acted like humans and had their own culture. It seemed a bit far-fetched to believe that dinosaurs would be superior to humans. I thought the movie really kicked off when the pterodactyls appeared after the storm. Before that point I thought the movie had no direction or storyline to speak of. It felt like the interactions with the caveboy, Spot, and Arlo could have been shortened. Prior to the pterodactyls appearance, there were no villains to speak of and the movie did not seem to have a purpose. Once the pterodactyls appeared though, the story appeared to kick off. They added a danger that gave direction to the movie. They were both funny and charming despite being villains. The humor in the movie really shined through and I found myself laughing along with the audience.

I am giving this film a 3 out of 5 because of the slow start and because of the incontinences within the movie. Dinosaurs did not live with humans and the caveman was not as dumb as they portrayed him. The incontinences could give children the wrong idea about how the world works and how dinosaurs existed. While it was a cute and engaging movie, it had its problems like everything else. I do recommend seeing it though. I warn you though, be prepared to have to muddle through the beginning.

See Minions for a Laugh

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“Minions” a movie created by Illumination Entertainment for Universal Pictures is full of laughs, diabolical moments and softhearted protagonists.  From the beginning to the end, I couldn’t stop smiling and cheering for the minions to find their master. There was not a dull moment in the movie, which is impressive, considering movies have lulls from time to time.

The story is a prequel to “Despicable Me” and focuses on Dr. Gru’s henchmen. The three protagonists are: Kevin, Stuart and Bob. They are creatures known as Minions and have lived since the beginning of time. The beginning scene is quite comical. The Minions, which are large in number, are searching for a master to serve.  A narrator dominates the first part of the movie, but that doesn’t make it any less entertaining. The narrator begins by saying that finding a master isn’t the hard part, the hard part is keeping one. The Minions can be seen following their master, a T-Rex, smiling and laughing as they prance around with their master. However, tragedy soon strikes. The T-Rex is put into a perilous situation where it is teetering on a boulder. The boulder is quickly rolling the T-Rex down a hill, where a volcano is nestled. The T-Rex manages to stop the boulder at the last second, but a Minion has somehow gotten underneath it. The minion bumps its head on the boulder and the T-Rex cries out as it is thrown into the volcano. The Minions cry, lamenting the loss of their master. Along with this master, there is a very comical scene dealing with a vampire. He is their new master and to celebrate his birthday the Minions bring a cake and open the blinds. However, the sunlight burns the vampire alive and there ends the Minions other master.

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This movie will make you burst out laughing from its wit and comical scenes. There is one scene in particular that is my favorite. It is when the Minions, Kevin, Stuart and Bob are trying to get to Orlando. They heard that Villian-Con, a convention for the dastardly, is taking place there and that’s where they think they will find their new master. The Minions are hitchhiking, but no one seems to be pulling over, when suddenly a car stops. The door opens and two “friendly” people say, “Look these fellows are looking to go to Orlando as well!” The Minions are then put inside the car and are whisked off to Orlando. The car consists of two children and their parents. The family eventually stops the car and the dad says, “Does anyone want to stretch their legs?” The family then all put on ski masks and take out guns. They leave the car and return with a sack full of money. As the family flees the scene, police cars are chasing after them. The family eventually gets away and makes it to Villain-Con.

The movie is filled with a myriad of scenes that will make you laugh hysterically. The movie also has a “Despicable Me” feel to it. This movie takes “Despicable Me” and improves it.  The humor is the same, only a little more over the top and the characters stay true to themselves. I give this movie a 5 out of 5 because it really pulls you into the story. Near the middle you’re cheering the Minions on and hoping they succeed in the end. Adults and children will both love “Minions”. This movie is well worth seeing and I recommend it to everyone who loves a good comedy and cartoons.

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Hood's Obsession Book Review

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Hood’s Obsession is the ninth book in Marie Hall’s Kingdom series. The book is available in eBook format and in paperback. The story is about Lilith Wolf, the daughter of the Big Bad Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood. It is also the third book in the dark princess saga.

This book has memorable characters, a great storyline and man-eating dwarves. What more could you ask for?

Lilith made a deal with Rumpelstiltskin many years ago, when she was young and naïve. Now his butler Giles Damien has come to collect her debt. Rumpelstiltskin sends Lilith and Giles to fetch the Chalice of Hope. Rumpelstiltskin’s son is dying and the Chalice of Hope is his only chance of surviving.

However, little does Giles know that Lilith is an alpha werewolf in heat. This means that while on their journey they will face males trying to break her and make her their mate. For you see an alpha female is a rare occurrence. When one is born, she is shamed and isolated from the rest of the pack. The alpha males don’t want a female as strong as they are or even stronger. They seek power, but not in the form of an alpha female.

Throughout the journey Lilith faces many obstacles but the one that is the toughest is her falling in love with Giles. Giles is a demone, however, and they don’t typically mate outside of their species. Lilith cannot stop her feelings from growing, however, and this is her undoing.

Giles was a charming and sweet character and often confused by Lilith’s interactions with him. For example, Lilith licked his finger once and in wolf language that means she liked him. Giles seemed emotionless and unreadable at first, but like us all, he had emotions and desires. Throughout their journey, he began to fall in love with Lilith and he was baffled by these feelings. He knew that if he mated with Lilith, he would become her mate. He didn’t want to though because if a demone mated with anyone other than their own kind, they could not produce offspring. That quelled the passionate fire he had for Lilith. However, after speaking with Lilith’s fairy godmother, Danika, he realized he might be Lilith’s only salvation.

The deal Lilith made with Rumpelstiltskin when she was thirteen was that she wouldn’t mate with anyone outside of her species. If she did so, she would die. The reason she made this deal was because she was ridiculed mercilessly for her mother and father’s love. Her mother was not a wolf shifter and it was frowned upon to mate with anyone outside of their species. Lilith knew that because of her mother and father no one would accept them in any other village. They were stuck in their village and Lilith couldn’t stand seeing them suffer. She made the trek to Rumpelstiltskin’s fortress to protect her family. However, because of the deal Lilith thought she could never mate with anyone other than her own kind. There is always a loophole though. When Rumpelstiltskin asked her what type of creature she wanted to stay away from, she mentioned them all except for demone. Giles was the only one who could be Lilith’s salvation. Rumpelstiltskin would never permit her to enter his castle and look for a suitable mate. The only reason Giles was chosen was because of Danika. She knew that Lilith and him were destined for one another.

In the end Lilith and Giles become mates. The journey and hardships they faced all lead up to this point. I loved this book and I give it a 5 out of 5 because of the lovable characters and because of its descriptions. This book really does have beautiful depictions and you can actually see what the author is describing, whether it be a valley or a murderous dragon. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy and romance. Once you start this book, its almost impossible to put down. The story sucks you in and when it’s done, you are left in awe. This is definitely a book worth reading.