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🌈 I’m basically powered by fantasy worlds. When I’m not reading, I’m probably aggressively winning at board games or crocheting šŸ§øāœØļø

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Cozy Fantasy
Fairy Tale Retellings
Found Family in Fantasy
My Taste
Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle, #1)
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Divine Rivals (Letters of Enchantment, #1)
Red Rising (Red Rising Saga, #1)
Yumi and the Nightmare Painter
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Strange Familiars (Strange Familiars Series)

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  • I need a good sob

    I have only ever sobbed over one book - 'The Book Thief'. I'm not even too sure why it destroyed me that much but I sat on the public bus and cried my little heart out. I wish to feel this again. Did anyone react the same way to this book and any recs for more books to do the same ?

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    For those of you who loved it, I recommend reading Where Sleeping Girls Lie by the same author. 🄰

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  • You've Found Oliver
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    Enjoyment: 3.5Quality: 3.5Characters: 3.5Plot: 2.5
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    I listened to You Have Found Oliver as an audiobook, and overall, I enjoyed the experience, though I didn't completely love the book itself. The narrator did a great job, and the pacing of the audiobook felt just right, which made it easy to stay engaged throughout the story.

    One of the strongest aspects of the book was the chemistry between Ben and Oliver. Their interactions felt natural and heartfelt, and I found myself invested in their relationship. The emotional connection between them was definitely the highlight of the story for me.

    However, I wasn't as impressed by the plot. While it was enjoyable enough, it felt very familiar and didn't bring much that was new to the table. The central concept reminded me a lot of You Have Reached Sam, especially with the phone-based connection and the emotional premise surrounding it. Because of that, the story often felt like a rehash of an idea I've already seen before rather than something truly original.

    Overall, You Have Found Oliver is a sweet and emotional read with likable characters and a well-produced audiobook. If you want something light and bittersweet for Pride month give it a go.

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  • Itty Bitty Winnies (part 2) šŸ†āœØ

    Happy Sunday, Boundlings! šŸ’œ

    It’s been awhile since I’ve done an Itty Bitty Winnies post! I got some less than stellar news this weekend and could use a pick me up! šŸ™ŒšŸ»

    I want to hear your micro wins! The small victories that would maybe go unnoticed by others, but felt powerful to you! šŸ‘šŸ»

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  • Cult of the Lamb Vol. 2: Last Sacrament
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    Jun 07, 2026
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    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.5
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    Cult of the Lamb, Volume 2: Last Sacrament made me want to play the game as soon as possible. It completely sold me on the idea of building my own cult, gathering followers, managing resources, finding food, and taking on the gods that shape this strange and dangerous world. The comic does an excellent job of making the game's universe feel compelling and alive, even for readers who haven't played it.

    One of the highlights for me was the artwork. The art in both volumes is absolutely gorgeous, full of personality and detail, and it perfectly captures the balance between cute and unsettling that makes Cult of the Lamb so distinctive. While I found the first volume more emotional and impactful than the second, I still enjoyed the story overall. My biggest issue with Last Sacrament is its ending. It feels very open-ended, and rather than providing a satisfying conclusion.Some readers may enjoy that approach, but I found it frustrating because I was hoping for a proper ending to the story. That said, I sincerely hope we'll get a third volume someday that can bring this narrative to a more definitive conclusion.

    Despite my disappointment with the ending, I still think this comic is well worth reading. Whether you're already a fan of the video game or you've never touched it, there's plenty to enjoy here. At its core, it's a story about friendship, devotion, and staying true to your own morals and principles. It also explores the dangers of manipulation and the importance of thinking for yourself rather than blindly following others.

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