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Fantasy lover who enjoys the occasional historical fic, lit fic, nonfiction, and other genres. Excited for a platform that allows for in-time updates that avoid spoilers! she/her/hers

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Sarah J Maasverse
Level 6
Reading...Midnight Tides (Malazan Book of the Fallen, #5)
My Taste
Speaking Bones (The Dandelion Dynasty, #4)
Year of the Reaper
The Ruin of Kings (A Chorus of Dragons, #1)
The Stone Sky (The Broken Earth, #3)
Memories of Ice (Malazan Book of the Fallen, #3)
  • The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, #1)
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  • The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, #1)
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  • The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, #1)
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  • The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive, #1)
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  • Foundryside (The Founders Trilogy, #1)
    Ch 1 + 2 - Thoughts from 6% (page 30)

    God this is such a cool magic system!! And I love Sancia's power, its so soft and versatile. I love the type of powers that you have to get creative to use, its so cool. The opening was such a hook, Ive been invested since.

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  • Midnight Tides (Malazan Book of the Fallen, #5)
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    "That shade of grey and that tone of yellow are the worst combination I have ever attempted, master," Bugg said. "I grow nauseous just looking at you." "But what has that to do with the trousers?" 😂😂😂 I am actually still laughing out loud after taking the time to type this. I'm really starting to enjoy this book!

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  • Midnight Tides (Malazan Book of the Fallen, #5)
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  • The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth, #1)
    lauraeb
    Apr 08, 2025
    5.0
    Enjoyment: Quality: Characters: Plot:

    The Fifth Season takes place in the Stillness, a world plagued by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that can cause cataclysmic disaster that impacts life on earth (aptly, each of these disaster periods is referred to a season). A select group of people, called Orogenes, are able to mitigate the earth’s propensity for chaos but they’re essentially forced into a life of service in the name of preserving humanity thanks in part to the fact that everyone else thinks they’re dangerous and in need of controlling. Orogenes, unless essentially lynched, are taken to be trained at the Fulcrum – a somewhat brutal school that teaches them how to control their powers before sending them out to monitor subterranean shenanigans. At a basic level, the novel follows the POVs of three women – Essun, Damaya, and Syenite – as they navigate the Stillness as Orogene. Incredible. Unique. Atmospheric. Interesting. There’s an appropriate sense of melancholy in the way Jemisin writes; the world is rough and hard and so is reading sometimes. Her narrative structure is a thing of beauty; the plot builds slowly but intentionally and the reveal is a work of art (gathering steam so slowly that unless you’re really looking for it, it will be satisfyingly surprising). I’m not entirely sure what the overarching plot of the series will be, but definitely looking forward to finding out.

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  • Fantasy commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum

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  • How do you tackle your TBR list?

    I have a very very long list and I'd love to hear how you choose your next read?

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  • Vacation Mode: On

    I have a vacation coming up HOT and while I'm excited for the trip itself, I'm also excited to have a bunch of time I can read! Do you have a preferred genre to read on vacation or method of picking out books? One of my friends likes lighter happy books (maximum relaxation I get it!). I'm the opposite and take on more involved books (The Priory of the Orange Tree is on my list for the plane!) since I can actually devote brain power to it that usually is sapped by work. It does varies a little for me depending on the type of vacation (sitting at the beach all day vs. running around exploring). I'm curious what other people like to do!

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  • Appreciation Post for Pagebound! 🌟

    I can't express how grateful I am for the existence of this space for book lovers like me. The idea of creating this site is simply wonderful and impressive. 📚✨ For the first time in my life, I feel the need to talk about the books I read and express my thoughts on them. Through this site, I found the courage to start posting my reviews, something I’ve always kept to myself. Here, I can share my impressions and discuss my favorite books with others. 💭📖 The fact that I can actively participate in discussions and draw knowledge and inspiration from other members of the community is something unique for me. The way everyone on the site expresses their enthusiasm for books and their stories makes me feel like I’m part of a wonderful group! 🤗📚💬

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  • Midnight Tides (Malazan Book of the Fallen, #5)
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