LaurasLibraryCard
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LaurasLibraryCard commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Every year, I set a reading goal, and I usually push myself to read more. However, in the past couple of months, I started thinking that maybe I actually want to read less. I still want to achieve my reading goals, but I have surpassed them quite a bit. So, I'm reading a lot, which isn't a bad thing, but I think that it's taking away my appreciation for some of the books I read, especially the ones I enjoy. I may have taken the time to write a review, but then I jumped right to the next one and that's that. So, this is the year to appreciate the good reads more. :)
8LaurasLibraryCard commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Iām curiousāhow did you decide on your avatar when you joined Pagebound? I originally picked the goth/emo-looking girl because her haircut was similar to mine. I almost went with the little green witch because she has such a cool vibe, but in the end, I chose my current avatar since Iām a total sucker for romance books. Donāt be surprised if I switch to the little green witch at some point, I just feel drawn to her! Iād love to hear your stories! Did you pick your avatar because it looks like you, fits your favorite genre, or just because itās cute?
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LaurasLibraryCard started reading...
Halfling (Monstrous World, #1)
S.E. Wendel
0LaurasLibraryCard commented on a post
Scenario 1: Someone who has never read romance before asks where they should start. You must recommend one book from this quest. Which do you choose? Scenario 2: An experienced romance reader is in a slump and desperate to find something to get them back in the game. Again, you must pick one book from this quest. What do you recommend?
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LaurasLibraryCard commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
I'm curious what services/apps/resources everyone uses in addition to Pagebound, if any, to track their reading. I personally made the transition from Goodreads to Storygraph a few years ago, and I'm still using it in addition to Pagebound to get information on my reading stats. But does anyone have any nifty apps, resources, or personal methods they've found fun and/or useful for tracking various aspects of their reading?
38LaurasLibraryCard commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
In 2025 I set a New Yearās resolution to read more after attempting to do the same in 2024 and failing (it happens š). I used to read a TON when I was in middle school and into high school and then kinda just stopped and hadnāt picked up a book again until 2024, when I read maybe 2 books for the whole year. Happy to say Iām on my 12th book of the year and I am falling in love with reading again š and I think Iāve learned I really love books with multiple POVs especially when they are intertwined with each other and you are seeing the same story in multiple ways rather than just getting one story from different people. Does anyone feel the same? Does anyone feel differently? Does anyone have any good recs? There isnāt really a genre I wonāt try once š p.s. I do attribute my reading success this year to this platform and look forward to seeing it go further!
11LaurasLibraryCard commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Finally found a good romance read in Manacled but need more so if I loved Manacled...what should I read next?
8LaurasLibraryCard commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
hiya. i would really like it if everyone could make their own quests. does anyone know if thats possible?
8LaurasLibraryCard commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Hi I am looking for romance reads that do not rely on cliche plot lines or tropes to bring me back to the genre. Any recs?
9LaurasLibraryCard commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
I'm usually a romantasy person, but lately I've been really enjoying reading romance and would love to know what your favorite romance/book with a really strong romance plot is and what do you recommend! Ya, adult, smut, no smut, I'll read anything
14LaurasLibraryCard commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
What are your comfort books/book series? The ones that you read multiple times and will do multiple times more? And why is it this book/book series?
22LaurasLibraryCard finished reading and wrote a review...
I felt very much so thrown into this book and setting. There were potentially interesting politics and maneuvering happening but I felt that I never got enough explanation for me to care or understand. I literally did not know what Oliver was doing here, where "here" was nor any of the history of this location. I didn't understand his motivations outside of impressing his father, I didn't understand how many species were involved of other characters he was talking to, I didn't understand anybody's history in relationship to each other or their respective positions with regards to this location and affecting the future?? Just wtf was anybody trying to do? There were hints of interesting or layered backgrounds for our two main characters, like Oliver with his cleanliness and a brief mention of possible past lovers? But these were never explored and I felt like the characters lacked depth. They felt very much so like stereotypical cardboard cutouts to me. The smut was fine, not memorable, it felt shoehorned and plopped in, or even as if there was a word count limit and important plot and background development was cut simply to make room for the fucking. There was definitely NOWWHERE near enough emotional development between our two characters, so even when there was somewhat of a grand gesture toward the end it felt like it came out of left field and I didn't give a shit. Overall there was just not enough non -smut content in this book for me to understand or care. I see other reviewers who claim to really enjoy the world building, but I also saw many complaints at the abrupt ending. Also comments regarding the pacing being off, but I felt that a better description was this quote "the balance of intimacy and action was not right" šÆ agree with. Another reviewer points out that all of the important high-ranking people in this book never accomplish anything, which is so true!! I only just now when writing my review saw the author's note at the end of the blurb that recommends reading number 0.5 first, despite this book being listed as the first/#1 in the series on Goodreads and also the blurb indicating that this is a standalone book...
1LaurasLibraryCard commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Hey y'all! I'm not sure if this is really the spot for this, but would love to chat with folks about readathons we are participating in! So if anyone is participating in Magical Readathon for the Spring 2025 semester (running for the month of April), I figure this can be the thread :) I'm keeping my character that I have had from the very beginning and pursuing dual callings (Alchemist and Demonologist). Will probably tackle the Leyline Train Conductor and the Impling Sitter Scheme as well. If not allowed, please do delete š
8LaurasLibraryCard commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Hey y'all! I'm not sure if this is really the spot for this, but would love to chat with folks about readathons we are participating in! So if anyone is participating in Magical Readathon for the Spring 2025 semester (running for the month of April), I figure this can be the thread :) I'm keeping my character that I have had from the very beginning and pursuing dual callings (Alchemist and Demonologist). Will probably tackle the Leyline Train Conductor and the Impling Sitter Scheme as well. If not allowed, please do delete š
8LaurasLibraryCard commented on AngelaJV's update
LaurasLibraryCard wants to read...
When the Tides Held the Moon
Venessa Vida Kelley
0LaurasLibraryCard commented on loveislikebread's update
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