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It was really fortuitous that I reread “Zoe‘s Tale” immediately before starting “The Shattering Peace”. There are several characters that recur and are central. I really enjoyed this book. I love Scalzi‘s humor! 😊

Okay, yes, I cried several times but I would NOT describe this as an emotionally devastating read. What it had to say, the strength of the relationships and the actions taken both as a result and in spite of those connections, to care for those around you, and also not just your own species at large, but the fate of a fragile peace for many beings, *UGH*, I love the way Scalzi writes this series. 1/?

Based on your behaviour. 👏🏻

Sometimes it's just the best word. 💁🏼‍♂️🤬

Gretchen is a badass, Tav is bringing the comic relief and King is going to need aloe vera for those burns. 🔥

Squishy human! 🤣I feel that Murderbot would agree with this assessment.

Did I mention I love Ran?

83/100 Its been 10 years since the last Old Man's War novel, The End of All Things, but Scalzi drops the reader back into this universe as if it was yesterday. We're quickly brought up to speed on the tenuous relationship between the Colonial government, the alien Conclave, the Consu, and the Earth. While there is plenty of snarky humor in this book, I wouldn't label it as humorous, like Starter Villain or When The Moon Hits Your Eye, it's more ⬇️

This feels like a psychological attack as well as a physical one. Lying there, probably pained and voluntarily immobile, dealing with the fact that someone else's fingers are suddenly FULLY UP your nose. 😖👃🏻☝🏻😆

It's still two weeks away, but I've pre-ordered John Scalzi's new novel, the 7th book in the Old Man's War series. I'm so happy he's returning to this series, it's one of my all time favorites. #SeriesLove2025

This author is just amazingly hilarious. I got this email via a Goodreads review, and I‘m excited about this new book because he promised Brownies if we ever met. 🤣