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I really wanted to like this. It is beautifully written, but nothing ever seems to happen. I finally decided to DNF at about the half-way point.

I just don't do well with magical realism.

This is my pick for August #SeriesChallenge American Demon by Kim Harrison @maich

I love this series. This one is #11. There is an unexpected sacrifice, which totally made me cry. If you like witchcraft, elves, pixies, and vampires, you would like this series. Two bingo spots for June and July #ISpyBingo Great Series #SeriesLove24 Libby said it had 850 pages, so it qualifies for a Chunkster #ChunksterChallenge2024 #ReadAway2024
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Interesting urban fantasy, will probably read more at some point.
#readyourkindle @CBee

Kerith has many humanoid and non-humanoid race living uneasily together including the Vaelinar from another world. There are politics and war brewing. Against this epic fantasy is interwoven the everyday life of the Farbranch family which gives it structure. Nicely done 👍🏼

The timeline is a bit confusing; years/ decades can pass between chapters, maybe because some of the characters are long lived Vaelinars (elves). I‘m ~ 1/4 way through and following a few characters. I‘m not sure yet how they relate to each other, though they do interact unawares.
There are many different races/ species on this planet (Kerith) who live uneasily together.
I do like the warmth of the Farbranch family, who are Dwellers (dwarves).

My January pick was my pick for 2023.

#12BooksOf2023 @Andrew65

There's one aspect of this book that kinda ruined it for me (downplayed SA). But other than that aspect I really enjoyed it. Might have been my favorite mellick book if it wasn't for that.

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