So, I was thinking of starting Daughter of the Moon Goddess after seeing someone market it as a book to read if you loved Mulan as a kid. So that struck me with a question for you guys, what book/book character you read recently reminds you of a movie or character you loved from your childhood?

There is no way I can picture Scott with blonde hair😅

What is one of your book icks that you feel like you haven't seen others talk about? Like things so unique to you and your tastes?

For me its rich boy ennui. Books that touch on just how hard it is to be so rich you don't know what to do with your life. Even when I know that is part of the story and the message, I just can't stand it. Examples of this include The Great Gatsby, Dorian Gray, The Secret History. It kinda sucks because I like the dark academia vibe but hate the ennui. It can be hard to find dark academia without rich boy ennui.

I’m a big fan of recommending books and now pride myself on being pretty spot on when recommending certain ones to certain friends - some of my closest friends, their favourite books are ones I’ve recommended (soft bullied) them into reading🥹

However, sometimes I really struggle to recommend as there’s not really anything convincing/alluring I can say other than “pls just trust me” because if I do, it’s likely to give away what happens and why I devoured it?

Ones that come to mind for examples are The Binding by Bridget Collins and Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger.

What books do you struggle to recommend because you can’t really explain what happens without giving away the plot/twists/story?

This is my first post so hope it’s okay hehe✨♡

I hate having my bookshelves the same for too long, so I change them up every month or so, regardless of whether I have new books or not. I just redid them today and started wondering, how often do others do it?

Just a fun question on my mind! I have plenty 5 stars books but I'm definitely not looking forward to rereading some of them lol. Be it 'cause of angst or the massive character developement 🙂‍↕️

I love a long review!

Don’t get me wrong there are some funny short one but I really enjoy seeing people’s essay like reviews. Whether it’s written in an obsessive fun way or is someone’s thoughtful analysis. I. Love. Them.

It’s just not in me to do short reviews and when I do I’m shocked! I often also come back to reviews the day after. I know some people save theirs and sit on it, then post. I find I have to get it out immediately then it’s more about refining or small additions. I’m not great at incremental updates (although PB is helping with that) so when I finish a book it’s all my thoughts gushing out - the closure I need (regardless of any interaction with it) to actually organise my thoughts and process the take aways, enjoyment, failures and everything in between!

So I curious what other people get out of their long reviews? Do you always or do you save theirs long ones for only the particularly good/bad? Do you even read other people’s long reviews before/after your own? I’m also curious just to see who else is out there and is a chronic waffler like me 😅😂