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It‘s time to break out the Christmas mugs, because screw it. We‘re choosing what brings us joy right now.

Intriguing premise, patchy execution - the writing veered wildly from the darkly poetic to the just plain bad. Similarly, the plot - at times engaging & sinister, at others a fuzziness of focus diluting the power of the story. I was never fully convinced BUT the characters & lacked any true connection with, or empathy for, any one of them. Pace was uneven, ending lacked punch. Liked the ideas around female revenge & retribution.

I have finished my reread of Stormlight Archive in preparation for book 5 coming out next month! It@is my favorite fantasy series, though this is my least favorite of the series. Still 4.5⭐️though!
Another #bookspinbingo

“Expect everything, I always say, and the unexpected never happens”

4/5 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

#timetravel #history

YA that is actually good written in the 20‘s. I loved what was happening in the YA space in the teens and this just gives me all those vibes. Also, wow was not expecting that ending & can‘t believe I have to wait until next year to find out what‘s next. 5 🌟

16-25 Nov 24 (audiobook)
I have been along for the ride for many of the Rick Riordan books (literally, as Trix has listened to most of them during commutes to and from school) and read all of the early books to Polly. But they have become increasingly formulaic and it really felt as though this was just to meet a publishing deadline. Guess I am not the target audience - Trix found it entertaining enough, although does enjoy the earlier books more.

Reading for movie-bookclub.
I'm going to see it tomorrow. I liked the book better than the play so I hope I like the movie.

3✨ A lot happened in this book. It was very detailed, and goes through several generations and families. It runs more as a history book than a story. I kept trying to connect to this world as I know it in Game of Thrones, but it got me more lost. #ReadingWesteros @5feet.of.fury

Top notch YA fantasy. Think the hunger games with powers. Also the witty banter is superb. 5 🌟
I‘ve already started book 2!