Hoped for something different but liked
594150
I've never used iron-on hem tape so I did not know what to expect. As others said, there are no instructions and I goofed my first try but quickly figured it out. It worked really well and adhered quickly. I've yet to run it through the wash.

I'm giving it 4 stars because it did not have instructions and because I was really hoping for a tape that I could put in between the hem so it was hidden. This product goes on top of the hem! Not what I hoped since my dress has a curved hem and shows some when wearing but it still worked well. Better than hand stitching my unraveled hem or taking it to the tailor since it's a cheap dress.
4802698
I really liked the idea of this book, but everything about it just seemed faded - as though someone took the intensity dial and cranked it way down. I liked it, but it wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be. I think part of it was a matter of expectations. I was expecting science fiction, but this book read more like historical fiction. There was a lot more history and archaeology in this book than science and technology. I really enjoy historical fiction, but it just wasn't what I was expecting.

The Falling Woman interweaves the stories of a mother and daughter, Elizabeth and Diane Butler. Elizabeth is a renowned archaeologist who has struggled with sanity all her life. She sees visions of people from the past, and has had to deal with the stigma of insanity. Diane grew up away from her mother, and her dad has taught her to always be in control of herself. It's the complete opposite of Elizabeth's outlook on life, and after a twenty year separation, you can imagine that their reunion is a little awkward. The two meet in the middle of an archaeology dig of the ancient Mayan civilization. Spirits begin to haunt both women, and soon it becomes clear that they are both in danger.

I really liked Elizabeth's voice. She's such an original character, at least for me - she was a jaded yet fiercely determined archaeologist, and she embraced the supernatural and other cultures. Diane wasn't quite as interesting as her mother, but I thought she was a nice contrast to her mother and it was interesting to see her grow up throughout the course of the novel. I also really liked that the story focused on Mayan civilization. The Mayans were one of my favorite cultures to learn about in school, and I was fascinated by how much of their lives revolved around their gods and supernatural events. This book did a great job of portraying the Mayan culture without sensationalizing it, and gave it a lot of respect.

I also really liked the supernatural element and the overarching plot. What I didn't like so much was the lack of intensity. You would imagine some excitement if ancient Mayan spirits began talking to you and warning you of danger and sacrifice. The thing is, most of the book is just warnings. You don't know what the danger is until almost the very end, and when it actually comes it is very anticlimactic. I felt like there just could have been more. I appreciated the parallels in ancient and modern times, but it felt like the solution to the danger was too easy.

I liked this book, and I think it's worth giving a shot, but don't go into it expecting science fiction. This book is very much about history and archaeology, with a bit of the supernatural thrown in. It is also a mother-daughter story, and one about the sacrifices you make for the people you love.

*A free copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
3185233
I found this one not to have all the features I wanted and went with the next level up.
3225590
The reviewers liked this much more than I did. A bit studied for my taste, and not something I return often.
2829177
I expected a little more imagination. The story was cute but will not stay in my mind like hopeless did. I want a good read that will have me sad or happy at the end. I just feel like moving on and hope my next pick is better.
2310570
I was really  looking forward to this book , but sadly was just OK for me ,loved the idea of it but guess I was expecting something else
258022
I wanted to like this book more.  I felt like it had an interesting story, but I found that I was confused over some the characters and events, and found myself wanting to know more.  Still, I would say that I enjoyed it overall, but I feel like it could have been better.
2097043
Sorry I did not like that I thought it was something different I'm sure it's good for other people but not for me
2169212
It was good but I was expecting  something a little different. Either way I love bones so it all works out.
2049439
Although I'm not really a treckie fan, it was good but hoping for more.
1327580
This book was not what I had hoped for.  I wanted to like it - and it didn't disappoint me in every respect, but perhaps the flavor wasn't a good fit for me.  The theme of the book is that women can be a strengthy force ignited for God's purposes to change the world.  One quote in the book says "...God does not need a band of domesticated daughters who spend their days baking and behaving well.  Nothing wrong with baking, but if that is all we do, God won't use us to change history.".  I agree that if all women did was bake they certainly wouldn't make much history (except perhaps on the culinary front), but the book's statements often came across as not being worded as clearly as they could have have been.  Is the anti-thesis of behaving well not behaving well?  I don't think that the author meant this, but statements such as this and "will we wear our beauty comfortably?" came across as awkward and unclear.  This distracted rather than amplifying the message Ms. Bevere had to share, which was a noble one, but in some respects perhaps poorly shared.
When it comes to writing well, I cannot stress often enough: Specify, specify, specify.  What are you trying to say?  Say that instead of something unclear.  Clarify.  Polish.  With a little more editing and a bit less ambiguity, this book would have great potential.
Yet as I read it, I couldn't help hearing a feminist mantra "I am woman- hear me roar" repeat in my head, with a purified meaning.  Are women to be lionesses, daughters of a true Lion King?  Read this book to see how a comparison of animals in nature can extend to areas of your life, so that you might just change the world.

Disclaimer: Waterbrook Multnomah provided me with a complimentary copy of Lioness Arising - Wake up and Change Your World by Lisa Bevere, in return for my honest review.
1343013
looking for something different and found a great value
544538
I needed a change of pace and this is definitely different from what I usually read...It just isn't my genre of reading.
1987887
I found a pair I liked better so returned these.
40658
I was looking for something a little different.
since my collection only has one album of this type
I started looking for more. Good album.
2664963
I think it was just very different from what I have been used to, may try it again later and may find I will like it more. I think that was why I didn't like it. I'm old and don't like change.
143504
I liked the way it felt on my body, but it was not what I wanted. I hoped it would be more like a loose dress on me. I wear a large normally, and ordered a 2x so it would be more like the tunic it is described.