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bluelien

It's been 2 years since I rediscovered my love for books, as an adult. I mostly read thrillers, though I love me a book with some emotional weight to it. Lately, I've been getting into cozy fantasy.

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  • The Lamplighter
    bluelien
    Nov 15, 2025
    3.5
    Enjoyment: 3.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.0
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    It took me long to finish this one but it was worth it. While the supernatural element was really cool, the real horror for me was the way society treats women. If Tempe had felt like she could trust her community to have her back, to believe her over an esteemed man - well, the story would not have existed. But safety and respect are too much to ask from the patriarchy. I liked Tempe as a main character - I didn't always agree with her choices, but she did what she felt like she had to and I respect that.

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    Does this book (in its entirety) take place during summer?? the cover is giving fall vibes but the characters are saying it's july?

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    Bad Feminist

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    "A man can make mistakes. A man can change his mind. A woman? No. If she makes a mistake, she is unfit. If she changes her mind, she is fickle. Incompetent."

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