#lucky star review

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Figure review: Lucky star FREEing mini figures ^_^ I love theseee theyre my only lucky star figures so far! They all come with a second hand pose that you can switch out :3 the only issue is that the parts of the figure come apart easily, but that makes sense since im pretty sure these r older figs. Overall they are super cute and look nice next to my larger figures =^_^= 10/10

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The Lucky Star Crew discuss One Piece

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Quick Review: The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott Rating: 4/5

Another light-hearted, easy read from Rachael Lippincott. I do love a simple, straight-forward little romance that doesn't require too much brainpower, but still has characters you care about and want to see get their happily ever after.

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You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian

We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian was one of my favorite books of 2023. It was the first novel by Cat Sebastian that I read and I've since read several more of her novels and novella. You Should Be So Lucky is her newest work and my new favorite by her.

You Should Be So Lucky is set in the same world as We Could Be So Good. It takes place a few years after the events of that book and features the same newspaper and its lead characters, Nick and Andy, in supporting roles. You don't need to read We Could Be So Good before you read You Should Be So Lucky, but if you do some scenes are especially enjoyable. On a similar note, there's also some great discussions about the queer themes of The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson in the book. Again, you don't need to have read the horror classic, but readers who have will probably really enjoy these references!

The story follows Mark, who was a supporting character in We Could Be So Good, as he is assigned by Andy to do a series of articles on a newly transferred baseball player named Eddie. Eddie has gotten some bad press recently and is having a terrible season with his new team. Mark, who has suffered his own major loss, sees potential in Eddie's story and decides to take the job.

What I love most about You Should Be So Lucky are the characters. I did not expect to instantly love Mark and Eddie, but both characters are relatable in different ways and very likable. I love romance novels where the characters are enjoyable separately and together; these two characters and their relationship are examples of that done perfectly. Both of their POVs were a delight to read, and their scenes together crackled with chemistry and were so incredibly sweet. I was completely invested in their story within a few chapters!

I also love the themes of the novel. The story is largely about overcoming personal obstacles and coping with grief and big life changes. The themes are echoed in both Mark and Eddie's stories but also in the stories of some of the wonderful side characters. Still, even with the heavier theme, the novel's tone stays hopeful and light. The characters and their resilience feel inspiring and celebratory instead of ever being maudlin or cynical.

You Should Be So Lucky is my favorite kind of romance novel. The characters are great, the romance often had me wanting to squeal like a teenager, and there's depth beyond even the romance. It's a romance with layers that uses baseball as a lovely metaphor for life.

Cat Sebastian has quickly become one of my favorite romance writers and this is the best book that I've read by her. If you enjoy historical queer romance, I can't recommend her books enough, especially You Should Be So Lucky!

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tropes/Tags: achillean, queer, romance, historical romance, sports romance, grumpy/sunshine

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️/5. There are multiple sex scenes that are "Open Door" but not super descriptive.

Content Warnings: grief, period-typical homophobia

If you liked this I think you will like You Should Be So Lucky: Any fans of well-written m/m romance - especially fans of sport or historical romance, should love this.

Links: Storygraph | GoodReads | CatSebastian.com

You Should Be So Lucky will be released on May 7, 2024, and is available for pre-order!

This book was made available to me in advance thanks to NetGalley! I received a free digital copy of this book in exchange for this review. The above are my honest feelings on the provided book.

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Doctor Aphra: Ascendant Favorite Comic Series Moments!

Spark-possessed Doctor Aphra is loose upon the galaxy and Sana Starros is gonna need everyone's help to save her. Check out Sal's favorite moments! #StarWarsComics #Doctor Aphra

Spark-possessed Doctor Aphra is loose upon the galaxy and Sana Starros is gonna need everyone’s help to save her. Friendship! Star-crossed lovers! Sith Lords! The power of friendship! And a plan to destroy the Sith! Alyssa Wong keeps us on this crazy train and doesn’t let up! Here are my favorite moments! SPOILERS AHEAD! Bluetooth Enabled Excuse me, apparently the Spark Eternal can take…

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i hate how convoluted applying at some places is like u want me to make an account on Your website for Your business and reformat my resume to fit what U want and i probably wont even get the job there -_- and then i have to do that at like 5 diff places BLEGH!

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Count Your Lucky Stars (2020, Chinese Drama)

Lu Xing Cheng is a talented fashion designer and editor who has it all! Taste, looks, luck and talent, he checks the boxes. Except he comes off cold, egotistical and rude to those around him. Opposite his success is Tong Xiao You. She wants to be a fashion designer but it stuck in another department at the company never getting the opportunity to do what she loves. She feels her whole life has been a series of bad luck events in which she can’t escape. A chance kiss on the roof top of the job reverses the fate of these two people bringing Xing Cheng to depths he hasn’t wallowed in for a while. It brings Xiao You success she never imagined. As they both fight each other to trade the luck, a love story happens!

I don’t think I have expressed my love enough for Shen Yue on this blog enough. I love her as an actress! All I’ve her works make me smile EXCEPT (Another Me)! Not her fault the writing was just shitty! Let’s also address the age gap. Yes it is big, 20 years to be exact. Are there times I wish they cast someone closer to her age, yes, but overall Jerry does an amazing job and you barely notice the age gap between them, so get over it!

All this to say, let’s get into this one. I know I talk a lot about my comfort shows and this is one of them. The way her and Jerry commit to their roles and play so well off each other makes watching this show so fun every time I watch it.

The bad guys really have you feeling some type of way. The two second love interests have you feeling sorrow and pity. The plot line though super implausible still makes for a compelling watch! If you were ever an Ugly Betty fan, this show will give you Ugly Betty vibes and I live for it!

If I am one thing I am consistent, I absolutely love the second and third love stories. I’m also super invested in the subplots and history between all the characters. This show takes you for a ride, and you will enjoy it!

Let’s talk commitment because this is a Chinese drama so it is long! 45 minutes at 34 episodes. This is one I can drop in and out of so I don’t mind the length, I’ll binge a couple one day and come back a few days later no problem. Also no reason to sit and binge it all at once, it is good, but not that good!

All the actors are handsome. All the actresses are gorgeous! It is a visually fun show with the colors and fashion. 8/10.

Music wise, Jerry Yan and Shen Yue have a track on the OST, it is not one of my favs, but it does pop up in rotation for me! Jerry is such a talented singer I could listen to him sing anything! Of course Shen Yue is also good on the track as well.

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Snowflake Book Review’s

Title: Texas Knights MC #3 Lucky Forever

Author: Cee Bowerman

Pages:272

Snowflake Rating:❄❄❄❄(4/5)

Synopsis: Sierra Guthrie has been on the run for years. She’ll do anything to keep her daughter safe, including give up a winning lottery ticket and the chance to have more money than she’s ever dreamed of. Unless she can figure out how to get the money without giving the lottery commision her name, she’s going to have to pass on the chance of a lifetime. Rowdy Lincoln needs a dose of luck. The past is coming back, and without some help he might lose what he loves more than anything. His daughter. A chance meeting gives Rowdy the chance to swoop in and help Sierra, and together they might be able to make their luck last forever.

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I should have known. I know I should have known. But I am losing my mind over Jesse Armstrong’s writing credits.

If this man can go from writing for kids tv, to creating/writing iconic British sitcoms and sketch shows, to creating one of the greatest tv shows of all time, you really can do anything.

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let's not forget about Fingerdash in Russia

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ D@mn it, @a.m.bellefleur! I read all your books and now I have to wait until the next one is out which is NEXT YEAR! How dare you. 💔 All jokes aside, this was by far my favourite one. I think the fact that the last two books had Margot in them, so by the time the third book comes along, you wanna know her story. I have to say that Margot and Annie's relationship made me both laugh and cry. The puns, the realness. Everything. The whole misunderstanding each other, not talking to each other, and thinking different things for the past 11 years, only to be together again, but in some ways, in such a better way. The 🍆🐱 scene was my favourite. The 👅🤚 scenes were h0t. I'm pretty sure I'm Margot. And I loved the ending. I just love all of Alexandria's books. She's made it to the top of my favourite authors' list.

Buy it here!

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Konata has something to say about Hasbro

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Review: Lucky Girl by Jamie Pacton Rating: 4/5 

This was a lovely contemporary about a girl trying to decide what to do after she accidentally wins the lottery. Jane was a sweet character and it was so easy to empathise with her complicated situation, especially with her mother. And I loved the incidental bisexuality representation. My only qualm with the entire book was the horrible Australian accent in the audiobook. Americans need to stop trying to sound like us, y'all just can't get it right.

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Just got out of the worst ghost tour in my life. I had to invent an excuse to get us out of it early after THREE AND A HALF HOURS (it was advertised as being an hour and a half) and the guy still had the audacity to ask for a tip

From one (former) ghost tour guide to another…eat shit and die

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ARC Review: The Lady He Lost by Faye Delacour

The Lady He Lost Faye Delacour Publisher: sourcebooks Casablanca Publication Date: April 2, 2024 Series or Standalone: Lucky Ladies of London #1 Links: Amazon – Barnes & Noble – Goodreads – StoryGraph Rating: MY REVIEW CW: Kidnapping; toxic relationship (not main couple); death of parents (off-page) I first fell in love with The Lady He Lost because of its stunning cover! And I’m so glad…

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Drama Gossip: My Lucky Star

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Chomjan is arrested when Ratti catches her selling fake jewellery. Ratti is a renowned jewellery designer and a famous car racer. He loathes liars and thieves and seizes any chance he can to put these people in their places.

When Ratti catches his girlfriend cheating on him with his stepbrother, he flees to Italy. He returns months later when his stepmother threatens to sell one of his late mother's favourite necklaces. Filled with rage, Ratti storms into his ex's wedding and steals the necklace. Chomjan is released from jail and walking around homeless when she's caught up in Ratti's escape, causing the security to cuff both of them together.

Tied together by force, Chomjan must help Ratti run from the police this time.

Source: MyDramaList (2023)

Pleasantly Surprised

I don't watch a lot of Thai dramas that are not BL-centric. The first one I completed, I only pulled through because I pulled through every other adaptation of it too, it wasn't even the worst adaptation. The second one, I stopped watching it because it was so boring. Not gonna lie, when I reached the middle part of My Lucky Star, I was very close to dropping this show as well. From the very minimal heteronormative Thai dramas I've watched or tried watching, I noticed slow pacing usually comes with the shows.

I am quite thankful I completed My Lucky Star because wow, those last few episodes were such a ride. So, let's back up a little. The beginning of this drama was good. I was thoroughly intrigued to see how the Thai adaptation will differ from the Taiwanese drama. Then reaching the second quarter, there came a point when it became obvious I cannot compare both adaptations anymore because the Thai version was differing quite a bit. At this point, I was still interested to see what is going to happen. It was during the third quarter, the classic third-act breakup if you understand, that truly bored me. This drama really could have cut down on several episodes because the third-act breakup episodes were actually unhelpful to the entire drama. Then the last quarter, honestly expected some of it but did not expect it to go exactly how it went in the drama.

Ultimately, it's all good. I liked that I finished this show because it's not a bad show. Can it be compared to the Taiwanese version? Hell no, the Taiwanese version holds a very special place in my heart. However, disregarding that this is an adaptation from another, My Lucky Star is good.

I would have loved it more if instead of prolonging the third act, they prolonged the last act. Starting from Phrao engaging Pond to accuse Chomjan of committing a crime.

Last but not least, I hate the fact that not once did Night acknowledge the fact that Chomjan is his lucky star. The whole point of calling this drama My Lucky Star is to show through even the minute details that no matter what tough shit the main male character goes through, he always pulls through because of the main female character. Yet Night didn't even call her his lucky star. I must say, I am a little peeved.

Rating: ★★★☆☆