I’m not talking problematic, I’m talking PETTY. Like, “I know it’s stupid, but I’m dying on this hill anyway,” level of petty. I’ll go first…

Typically I’m all for an author getting their bag for their intellectual property. But in this case, I won’t read 'The Witcher' series, and it’s because the author pretty much dissed gaming as an art form, then got the Polish government involved to force CD Projekt Red (game devs of The Witcher series) to renegotiate his contract because he chose to sell his IP in the gaming sector for an immediate payout over taking a royalties check. He didn’t believe the game series would come to anything, didn’t believe that gaming was a serious art form, then cried when he noticed how much money the devs made (as well as the exposure it created for his book series) and threatened litigation for $16 million.

So I refuse to read his books or watch the show. In fact, I think it’s kinda hilarious that the Netflix writers don’t respect his material in the same way he didn’t respect gaming. I consider it karmic payback.

You can find out the full scope if you look up YongYea on YouTube. The videos span from 5-6 years ago. And yeah… that’s my Petty Betty book moment. What's yours?

6:30!!

“This kind of shit, I informed the Universe, does not incentivise good deeds.” Hehehe

Two chapters in and I’m enjoying this book so much! I know I can finish listening to it very quickly but I don’t want to get through it so soon. Savouring it bit by bit for now.

My opinion on Nesta has definitely changed, beginning to like her now. Who’d of thought. I am going to miss this series when I finish 🙃.

You can post your own bookish hot take down below. Please remember to be kind and respectful while doing so 👏🏻

My bookish hot take: Is it just me or is almost every fantasy novel har deadly trials/competitions… ballroom scene in the middle of it…?

what music do guys usually listen to while reading? (if you do.)

“The plant was innocent.” Okay, strong start here.