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essiest commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum

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  • Series - Binge or not?šŸ¤” Reading to many series?šŸ˜…

    Hello Readers!

    I'm curious about how you all tackle reading series, whether that is novel, manga, graphic novel, webcomic etc. (I'm sure I have missed something here) Do you binge the series? Wait until it is all released? Read as the books come out? Do you focus on a series at a time or do you have many on going series?

    Why do you go about reading series that way?

    I'm a proud multiple series reader. I have 54 series on my series tracker theses are combination of novels, graphic novels and manga. About half I'm up-to-date and waiting for the next book to be published. The rest I'm working on and I'm at various stages. I normally jump between series and books every time I pick up a book and I love tracking all my data in my reading journal. To keeping reading fresh and enjoyable for me I read a range of genres and mediums so binge reading a series doesn't work for me.

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  • The Spirit Bares Its Teeth
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    Jun 05, 2026
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    I want to start this off with a quote from author's note at the end of the book: Any anachronisms in regards to social attitudes, etiquette, or social understandings are included on purpose.

    I was a little put off by some of the dialogue and behaviors used in the book for the time period, so I'm glad they were addressed. Overall, I enjoyed the book. The plot was definitely interesting, though I wish the ghosts were more involved in the entirety of the book. The characters were great, even the villains.

    I still can't decide if I love AJW's writing or not but I did enjoy this more than You Weren't Meant to Be Human.

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  • Like Real People Do (Breakaway, #1)
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    Jun 05, 2026
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    This was a sweet, cute hockey romance. It was mediocre and was glaringly obvious (when I realized it) that it was inspired by Check, Please! (and annually was fanfic for the comic). Romance is not usually my genre of choice but sometimes I enjoy a lighter read and this fulfilled that for me, but little else.

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  • book recs for dystopian/sci-fi/fantasy

    Hii guys!!

    I’m currently reading Sunrise on The Reaping, and it’s making me crave more books similar to this vibe.

    I’ve read The Hunger Games, Divergent series, The Lunar Chronicles and I’ve loved them so much.

    Do you have any recs for something similar? Or dystopian (sci-fi and fantasy) books that you think are absolutely amazing and deserve a read?

    Thank you so much!! x

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  • Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 3
    Thoughts from 12% (End of Chapter 31)
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  • Piranesi
    Piranesi Read Along

    In case you haven’t heard as part of the Fever Dreams and Strange Realities quest by the amazing acidicchaos we’re doing a read along! Even if you’re not in the quest (which I highly recommend joining,) you’re more than welcome to join us! We’re going to start around June 15-20, though if something later works better for you just say so. There’s also Lobster, and Annihilation, readalongs around the same time if you’re interested. If you want to be reminded when the read along starts, just drop a comment! See you in the forums!!!

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  • Like Real People Do (Breakaway, #1)
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  • Like Real People Do (Breakaway, #1)
    Thoughts from 48% (page 205)

    "Because. If I have a chance to think about things and write them down, it’s less likely I’ll say something stupid or embarrassing. Real time, I can’t guarantee that. Same reason I hate video interviews.ā€

    Alex not wanting to speak on the phone is so relatable 😭 Please text me, I don't know how to do a call without spiraling. I won't call someone unless I rehearsed the phone call five times and I already know who you are/what you want.

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  • Like Real People Do (Breakaway, #1)
    Thoughts from 40%

    Kuzy is my baby. Idc that he’s a ginormous hockey player. I have adopted him as my own and will protect him with my life.

    Never change Kuzy.

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  • Like Real People Do (Breakaway, #1)
    Thoughts from 15% (page 60)

    this is truly Check Please fanfic. like i think i’ve already read this on AO3

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  • We Call Them Witches
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    Super baffled at how I've made it this far and it feels like basically nothing has happened. I'm still invested enough to finish but... how is this possible?

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  • essiest commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum

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  • What your rating system?

    I love that Pagebound allows you to rate overall vs plot, characters, etc. I always struggle with what is worth 1 star vs 5. I hardly ever re-read books or DNF them.

    How do you rate books? Do you have a book you can’t get over? What will you always recommend, no matter what someone may be interested in

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