kathytrithardt commented on theunluckycanuck's review of The Tea Dragon Society (Tea Dragon, #1)
Even though this is a children's picture book, I absolutely fell in love with it for its 70-ish page run. This is what a lot of cozy fantasy wants to be, and I feel like it's a prime example of the sub-genre.
The designs are eye catching, but not overly complicated. The story is sweet and sincere. And the world building is enough to pull the fantasy elements of the narrative together. Not an overly complicated narrative (why would it be), it's simple in all the right ways.
I read this within an hour at the library, but if you have older children or if you like sweet, small stories, I think this book will be a real hit! I read this for the Cozy Fantasy challenge, but I walked away with a 5-star read!
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Bronze: Finished 5 Main Quest books.
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hi all!! i recently saw some discussion on streaks and mixed reviews on whether people think they should be public or not; on that note, if you are comfortable with sharing comment what your current reading streak is!!! mine is 61 🥰🫶🏻 (this is not meant to be comparative or disheartening for anyone, i just want to share in each others achievements!! whether you have a two day streak or a 20 day streak all should be celebrated ❤️)
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I'm planning to attempt to read 30 books in 30 days. I am a fast reader, but not an auditory learner so audiobooks are for the most part out. I'm mostly planning to read novellas, with a few romances, slim novels, and nonfiction sprinkled in. Realistically this is just a way for me to tackle a chunky chunk of my TBR, and I don't expect to achieve it. Does anyone have any experience with a challenge like this and any tips to offer?
EDIT: Thank you everyone for the suggestions!
My 30 in 30 TBR, in order and organized (mostly) by page number, with the exception of the Heartstopperverse novels I am hoping to kick it all of with. This Winter (audio) Heartstopper vol 4 Solitaire Heartstopper vol 5 The Heartstopper Yearbook Nick and Charlie A Mouth Full of Dust (79 pages) A Long and Speaking Silence (128) A Spindle Splintered; reread (audio) A Mirror Mended (128) Nothing But Blackened Teeth (130) The Employees (139) We Have Always Lived in the Castle (140) Minor Detail (144) Before the Coffee Gets Cold (157) The Undocumented Americans; reread (164) When Among Crows (166) What Moves the Dead (176) - (reread The Fall of the House of Usher first) Two Can Play (199) The Eidolon (217) Catalina; reread (224) Nettle & Bone (243) Everything She Does is Magic (288) Home Field Advantage; reread (299) In Charm’s Way (304) Death and Dinuguan; reread (304) Don’t Let the Forest In (325) Japanese Gothic (325) Going Bicoastal (328) Go Hex Yourself (337) What the Hex (336) Love on the Brain (354) Nevermoor #1; reread (465) Nevermoor #2; reread (560) Nevermoor #3; reread (576) Nevermoor #4 (592)
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just got this app! cool interface and all 🤩 whats everyone's current read?
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I had a bit of a late night myself after my shift, so I had some energy to tune in on an audiobook while giving myself TLC and gearing a few things done for tomorrow ! It made me realize just how good these nightly reads make me feel 🎀
When I'm setting up my reading time for the night, I like to go in my small living space by my desk. I'm in my pj's with my blanket on a single piece of a couch (that is also my desk chair). I like to turn on my fairy lights to give it that cozy touch ✨️ along with a cup of hot water.
For the nightowl readers, how do you like to get cozy for reading?ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭ I give kudos to those who can read in the bed without getting tired because I start to knock out 3 mins in 🧍♀️
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