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halforq

A queer librarian who loves fantasy, horror, and scifi

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My Taste
The Raven Scholar (The Eternal Path, #1)
This is How You Lose the Time War
All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)
Kill the Beast
What Moves the Dead (Sworn Soldier, #1)
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Slayers of OldPaladin's Faith (The Saint of Steel, #4)

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  • Nine Goblins
    halforq
    Dec 04, 2025
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.5Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.5Plot: 4.0

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  • Paladin’s Grace (The Saint of Steel, #1)
    Library Copy vs Published

    I got this through my library, paperback, and the pages are WHITE, like stark which is pretty unusual, kinda hurting my eyes at first. Is the published version the same? Or perhaps this is an older version and its been changed?

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    The Wolf and His King

    The Wolf and His King

    Finn Longman

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    The Wolf and His King: Deluxe Limited Edition

    The Wolf and His King: Deluxe Limited Edition

    Finn Longman

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  • If you could get more people to read anything, what would it be?

    The question is intended for things that are either less popular overall or that you never see anyone else who is into a particular book or series you love, but once you've added that on you are also welcome to go "and this popular thing also!"

    For me it's novels in verse; I fear most people were presented poetry in an unapproachable way and it tainted the idea of it for them and they miss out on some very quick reading but absolutely heart-wrenching stories as a result.

    (my more popular answer would be The Raven Scholar. Go Read It.)

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  • If you could get more people to read anything, what would it be?

    The question is intended for things that are either less popular overall or that you never see anyone else who is into a particular book or series you love, but once you've added that on you are also welcome to go "and this popular thing also!"

    For me it's novels in verse; I fear most people were presented poetry in an unapproachable way and it tainted the idea of it for them and they miss out on some very quick reading but absolutely heart-wrenching stories as a result.

    (my more popular answer would be The Raven Scholar. Go Read It.)

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  • Skipping paragraphs or chapters

    I honestly think it’s a habit I need to start but can’t bring myself to it. There are so many books that I have DNFed cuz I didn’t want to read a triggering description but was nervous if I didn’t read it I’d miss an important detail. Do u skip chapters/ paragraphs? Why or why not?

    Edit; I appreciate everyone’s advice and the validation in DNFing. The reason why I’m asking for how other people deal with this is bc I am a huge horror fan and if I DNF every book that triggers me, I’d miss out on a lot. The reason why I read horror is bc I feel like it is a safe way to explore trauma (I’m sorry, I shoulve led with this), but unfortunately sometimes the descriptions r too much for me. I really do enjoy reading how all of u deal with triggering books and as I said thank u all sm for ur advice and honestly, I do feel a lot better abt when I do have to DNF <3

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  • Come Tumbling Down (Wayward Children, #5)
    halforq
    Nov 29, 2025
    4.0
    Enjoyment: 4.5Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.5

    I think I'm particularly inclined to love anything that has to do with Jack, who has been my favorite since book one, honestly

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  • Ring Shout
    halforq
    Nov 28, 2025
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    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0

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  • Ring Shout
    Thoughts from 60% (page 108)
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  • Picking books to read or buy

    How do you normally decide or pick on books to read/buy? Example, do you randomly walk to a book store and just pick random books and read their synopsis? Or do you have a list ready and just stick on that? 🤔

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  • The Raven Scholar (The Eternal Path, #1)
    Thoughts from 19% - end of chapt 11, digital
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  • halforq TBR'd a book

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    The Starving Saints

    The Starving Saints

    Caitlin Starling

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