MysteriousJellyfish finished reading and wrote a review...
This... was a ride. I’m clutching my tablet, staring into the ether, and I have zero clue how to feel. Send kahvi. Or help. Or both.
Louve’s writing? Absolutely gorgeous. Cascara? So magical I’d vacation there forever (though I’d probably die in 2 seconds wandering into the Blackwood 🤣). And though this is Louve’s fantasy debut? She shines. Her characters, her world, her voice—all of it.
I’m not one for big visceral reactions while reading, but this? Had me tearing up, feeling too much, then feeling nothing at all. Emotional whiplash in the best way.
All the characters feel distinct but familiar. I fell in love with the side characters (Cinder, Seraphina, Kissa— Impatiently waiting for more of them). Sølas? I get the appeal! I do! But my heart belongs to the supporting cast. (What does that say about me? 😅 Don’t answer.)
Savaé? She was everything I wanted—fierce, flawed, and throwing things out the mosaic window of her mind. I wanted to strangle her AND hug her. Sometimes simultaneously.
And Pip? Oh my heart! I need Pipsqueak (even if I never get to enjoy another bite of bacon again)! If anything happens to him... that just might be the end of my heart because that little dragon has it in his little claws 🖤😭
This book sets up the series like a mastermind. I want to beg for book 2 and scream at Louve for the tears, heartbreak and teasing because I DID NOT DESERVE THAT! I can’t imagine what book 2 will put me through... but I’m vibrating with excitement.
Thank you, Louve-ch, for letting me visit Cascara, and all of its beautiful chaos early. My heart’s still there with Pip 🫠
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What in the ever loving fuck did I just read 😶
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What in the ever loving fuck did I just read 😶
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MysteriousJellyfish commented on a post from the Founder Announcements forum
I am over the moon to share that the app is officially live on both iOS and Android!!
We've quite literally poured our blood, sweat and (lots of) tears into the app development over the past 9 months and we could not be more thrilled for everyone to experience it!
We're still being indexed in app store search so you may have to scroll to find us, or type in Pagebound: Social Book Tracker. Here's links to iOS and Android: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pagebound-social-book-tracker/id6751526412 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.pagebound.app
There are quite a few improvements and new features in the app, including:
This is the first release, so there will be many more additions and improvements to come. (PS for Android users: we're aware of two bugs related to library imports from Goodreads/Storygraph, and issues with editing read dates - these have already been resolved and are pending Google approval for release.)
We owe a huge thank you to our beta testers who worked diligently over the last month to report hundreds of bugs and help us get the app prepared for release. A huge round of applause to them.
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MysteriousJellyfish commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Something fun to do with zodiac signs and books!
Aries Sun: Favorite book protagonist Taurus Sun: A book that takes place in the wilderness Gemini Sun: A book/series with your favorite side character/supporting cast Cancer Sun: A favorite nonfiction Leo Sun: A guilty pleasure book Virgo Sun: Favorite book from when you were a kid Libra Sun: A coming of age book Scorpio Sun: A book others may not enjoy but you love Sagittarius Sun: A book on your TBR you can’t wait to read Capricorn Sun: Funniest book you’ve read Aquarius Sun: A book that hit you right in the feelings Pisces Sun: A book with a twist you did not see coming
Aries Moon: Favorite indie author Taurus Moon: A romance you can’t stop thinking about Gemini Moon: Favorite true crime/based on true events Cancer Moon: An author you will always buy Leo Moon: Favorite book with an adaptation Virgo Moon: A book with a protagonist over 30 Libra Moon: Favorite horror book Scorpio Moon: Favorite adventure book Sagittarius Moon: A palette cleanser book Capricorn Moon: Favorite science book Aquarius Moon: Favorite graphic novel Pisces Moon: Favorite book of poetry
Aries Rising: Favorite fairytale/mythology retelling Taurus Rising: A book by an author from another country Gemini Rising: A historical fiction book Cancer Rising: A must read Romance Leo Rising: Favorite sci-fi book Virgo Rising: A book that changed your views Libra Rising: Favorite cozy book Scorpio Rising: Longest book you’ve read (this year) Sagittarius Rising: Favorite speculative fiction Capricorn Rising: A book with your favorite MMC Aquarius Rising: Most unique world/magic system Pisces Rising: Favorite magical realism
I tried to vary genres as much as possible but I may have favored some of my go tos so feel free to tweak some!
I’ll go first! Gemini Sun (A book/series with your favorite side character/supporting cast): The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells (I love everyone but ART maybe my favorite supporting character) Sagittarius Moon (A palette cleanser book): The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner Scorpio Rising (Longest book you’ve read): Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson (1000+ pages/48hrs)
MysteriousJellyfish commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
It cracks me up the fact that DNF stands for a very polite "Did Not Finish" when in my head it meant "Dead n Forgotten" because (for me) those book are literally forgotten and I will never finish them 🤣
MysteriousJellyfish commented on MysteriousJellyfish's review of An Encore of Roses (A Dowry of Blood, #1.5)
Not exactly what I'd call necessary for the main book, but I loved getting a POV from Alexi! It felt like a natural progression for his character and I loved them reuniting but if it was added to the main book, the ending would not have been the same so I'm happy this was separate.
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MysteriousJellyfish commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
I think for the most part people are pretty good at understanding overconsumption = bad. But when it comes to books and book related things, that mentality seems to go out the door. I’ve seen a lot of readers get super heated over having a vast collection of books, ereaders, accessories etc, and I just wonder-why? Booktok has seemingly turned reading and being a reader into an aesthetic, and I think a lot of people like the idea of it but more like the look or aesthetic of it (eg: book hauls).
I’ve done my best to cut down on purchasing books, I try to buy them second-hand, and I try to not buy anything when I have a ton to read…what do y’all think about this? *Not calling out anyone on this platform or any users or creators! *