I feel just like I did back when I read The Hunger Games for the first time in middle school. I was gripped, and the last few chapters were a straight gut punch.

I only wish it brought in some new themes to explore the way Ballad did, or found new ways to explore the existing themes, but on the whole I really liked it.

Now if we can just get Kiefer Sutherland to play Snow in the movie, my life will be complete

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Happy pub day to this one (featuring my new floating bookshelves — learned how to use a sander for this project 🪚👷‍♀️)

I love this Sherlock and Watson dynamic in a fully fleshed out fantasy world. The characters once again stood out.

In this sequel, we have a locked room murder mystery, with themes of imperialism and power and scientific hubris, led by the strange and eccentric Ana and her bemused assistant, Din.

Chefs kiss 🤌

I definitely recommend reading book 1 (The Tainted Cup) first, though the two stories stand on their own, just because so much of the world and characters requires setup.

Thanks to Netgalley and Del Rey for the ARC!

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I did! I really liked it. Definitely going to branch out more into the genre

Will do!

Not yet, but I have The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms on my shelf!

I haven't yet! I haven't read much modern horror except for perhaps Bunny

This cover speaks to me. How did you like it?

Same! I've been in a high fantasy kick and this satisfied

Yessss they're definitely worth it! I also liked "A Dark and Drowning Tide" last year, which felt like a darker sapphic version if you'd be into that. I recommend that one too

For real

I am displeased with this self-insert SNL fanfiction. For being called “Romantic Comedy,” it really wasn’t very romantic or comedic. 🤪

I might have liked it if it was 30 pages instead of 300, but it had more filler than plot. Also, I have more chemistry with my bed than these two main characters.

I’m not really sure who the target audience for this book was. It’s too dry to appeal to most romance readers, but doesn’t have enough meat on its bones for the litfic crowd. Mostly, it was kinda…boring.

Also, so. much. telling.

(Also, it’s 300 pages and THREE CHAPTERS — why??? It was like being trapped)

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Totally! The writing blew me away; I love Harrow's writing style. I think I'll try it again sometime in the future and see if my opinion changes.

@DarkDaughter totally. The prose blew me away, I love Harrow’s writing style. I think I’ll reread it another time, and see if my view changes

I definitely need to read those next!

I feel this should have been absolutely up my alley, but I found myself not reaching for it when I sat to read.

Don’t get me wrong, the prose is BEAUTIFUL. It’s a total masterclass in immersive and lyrical writing.

I think it was perhaps a bit slow for me. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, so maybe it just wasn’t what I was in the mood for.

I still recommend it, especially if you enjoy stories about complicated sister relationships and feminine rage.

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I didn’t feel like making a monthly wrap up, so here’s what you get instead.

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Wow. What a trilogy.

This series took me on a journey. It never let me get too comfortable, and for good reason. This kind of sci fi / fantasy mix about the end of the world, focusing on the traumas and prejudices and relationships at its center, doesn’t let up from beginning to end.

I highly recommend — BUT be prepared to not have all your questions answered right away. You’ll have to jump through some hoops (which I love). Also, great use of a 2nd person POV.

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Love the Emily Wilde series!

Nice, I'll check it out!

I held it upside down to express my displeasure.

Violet had too much plot armor, Xaden lost all his personality, and the whole plot felt like a filler episode. Even Prince Halden, who should’ve been a fun wildcard, ended up about as threatening as a soggy cracker (and, honestly, his little flying basket gave me the ick).

I had too much to say for one caption, so my full spoiler review is in my bio.

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