I am really struggling with this. Ordinarily, I‘d DNF but I‘m reading it with someone else and it‘s their pick. It‘s slow, it‘s kinda gross, I really don‘t care about any of the characters or the plot. But I‘m stuck with it.
panThe only thing this book has going for it is a fun/interesting concept. I originally unhauled this novel but rememberd that it existed so I gave it a shot again. I would like those 5+ hours back. Its riddled with the objectification of women in the name of satire which gave me the biggest ick. The characters are flat and one dimensional, additional characters are only added for exposition purposes. The book is unfunny and juvenile at best.
pickMost stories were interesting and entertaining. Still, it‘s got its uneven parts in terms of quality and/or style. Still worth reading.
Just logged the last two books for #GottaCatchEmAll 2025.
Today is the last day to log, right? @PuddleJumper
Excited for this year's challenge! 🥳
so-so29 Dec 25-2 Jan 26 (audiobook)
I listened to much of this is a kind of fever-dream recovering from the virus that hit me on Boxing Day. Although I am not certain that is why I found it difficult to follow at times and quite uncomfortable listening.
Jones juxtaposes the massacre of the Black Feet people of Montana in 1870 with a vampire story and a failed academic today. It did not really work for me, although I appreciate the intentions.
pickAnother absolute stunner from Ram V! Indian mythology meets a European vampiric threat as the East India Company threatens colonialization in a supernatural retelling of the Anglo-Mysore wars. A brutal story and fantastic art.
@TheAromaofBooks #BookspinBingo for January ❄️
Continuing the Southern Vampire series into the new year. Over 40 challenges starting this month. Some annual others monthly.
#BookSpin - 3 - Physical book
#DoubleSpin - 5 - Digital
January #bookspinbingo board. I'm penciling in Oyinkan Braithwaite for #BIPOCIntlAuthorArtist2026 since @GatheringBooks challenged me to find my own list and to add in with all my other buddy reads. Currently reading the tagged #bookspin pick and greatly enjoying it, although my #USpresidents choice is forming a pleasant way to survive my morning commute.
Loving this one so far 😂
