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This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
what the fuck
I still feel confused
I started reading it as poetry, and that did improve the reading experience
beautiful writing, concept is wild
I still feel confused
I started reading it as poetry, and that did improve the reading experience
beautiful writing, concept is wild
Beach Read by Emily Henry
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
my first emily henry book, a rite of passage
wept 3x
I am Gus
I too fill myself with others’ trauma to make sense of my own pain
lived for the cult storyline tbh
and maybe I want to be more like January and believe in happy endings
major dead dad energy
MAJOR dead dad energy
many self-realizations, and maybe I’m not too fucked up to be loved
wept 3x
I am Gus
I too fill myself with others’ trauma to make sense of my own pain
lived for the cult storyline tbh
and maybe I want to be more like January and believe in happy endings
major dead dad energy
MAJOR dead dad energy
many self-realizations, and maybe I’m not too fucked up to be loved
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
little slow, took a while to feel attached/connected
lots of places to connect that were interesting, creative and different (saunas, singing lessons, ice swimming, the northern lights)
attuned to the cyclical nature of life and the importance of embracing the dark chapters with compassion and grace
lots of places to connect that were interesting, creative and different (saunas, singing lessons, ice swimming, the northern lights)
attuned to the cyclical nature of life and the importance of embracing the dark chapters with compassion and grace
Stamped from the Beginning: A Graphic History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X. Kendi, Joel Christian Gill
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
not the best medium for the information perhaps
the narrative was difficult to follow
good information
appreciate kendi’s work
the narrative was difficult to follow
good information
appreciate kendi’s work
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rereading this book after finishing the series 🥺😭🤌🏻
so many little seeds planted that come back in the future
SAMMY
so that the people of terrasen can always find their way back home
so many little seeds planted that come back in the future
SAMMY
so that the people of terrasen can always find their way back home
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I cried 6x
I am a God
THE THIRTEEN
UNTIL DARKNESS CLAIMS US
Major dead dad energy all around
Aedion was a little bitch in the first half, but I would do anything for that man. I too worship Lysandra
The Aelin-Fenrys trauma bond had me in a chokehold
Evangeline was the little spark of hope we all needed
I want Dorian to just have ONE moment of happiness is that too much to ask
Manon’s glow up is unprecedented
The gods’ plotline got me lost a couple of times but we pushed through
I wish I could rate this higher for the emotional waste I am
I am a God
THE THIRTEEN
UNTIL DARKNESS CLAIMS US
Major dead dad energy all around
Aedion was a little bitch in the first half, but I would do anything for that man. I too worship Lysandra
The Aelin-Fenrys trauma bond had me in a chokehold
Evangeline was the little spark of hope we all needed
I want Dorian to just have ONE moment of happiness is that too much to ask
Manon’s glow up is unprecedented
The gods’ plotline got me lost a couple of times but we pushed through
I wish I could rate this higher for the emotional waste I am
Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
100000/10 recommend the tandem read
chaol stubborn as hell but I love him for it
his dorian fantasies
nesryn is b a d a s s and that ass
hasar is that bitchy femme lesbian we all love to hate
heart eyes at sartaq
respect to the legends who read this after empire of storms because I cannot even imagine the patience to leave the continent and read through this book on that cliffhanger. we salute you
chaol stubborn as hell but I love him for it
his dorian fantasies
nesryn is b a d a s s and that ass
hasar is that bitchy femme lesbian we all love to hate
heart eyes at sartaq
respect to the legends who read this after empire of storms because I cannot even imagine the patience to leave the continent and read through this book on that cliffhanger. we salute you
Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
the one where everyone gets laid
aelin loves a reveal, the gag
and rowan is never ready for it
the manon glow up is real, team Thirteen
SJM really does like to pepper in queerness for backstory
am I a furry if I’m into a ghost leopard
the elide chapters were grating but hey grew on me
not ready for where we go from here
aelin loves a reveal, the gag
and rowan is never ready for it
the manon glow up is real, team Thirteen
SJM really does like to pepper in queerness for backstory
am I a furry if I’m into a ghost leopard
the elide chapters were grating but hey grew on me
not ready for where we go from here
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
the one where all the bad guys lose
not quite sure how it gets better than this
impressed we’ve made it 5 books in with 0 smut
less incest than the last, take that as you will
and less biting
not quite sure how it gets better than this
impressed we’ve made it 5 books in with 0 smut
less incest than the last, take that as you will
and less biting
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
We love healing our inner child
Dorian is babygirl
the witches pov really tried my patience
I too tattoo my trauma permanently into my skin
Lots of blood oaths and I’m kind of into it and what does that say about me
Would kill for a good Chaol/Dorian fic
Dorian is babygirl
the witches pov really tried my patience
I too tattoo my trauma permanently into my skin
Lots of blood oaths and I’m kind of into it and what does that say about me
Would kill for a good Chaol/Dorian fic