owlegory commented on owlegory's review of Son of the Morning
To be fully transparent and honest, I was hesitant to start this because I am not religious myself. Actually, it would be more honest to say I am anti-(organized) religion. I feel it's important to explain my starting place and views because they obviously color my experience with this story. The dedication made me pause.
And yet...
This is one of the most beautifully written, achingly evocative books I have ever read. Akwaeke Emezi has been on my to-read list for a while now, and I will absolutely be prioritizing more of their work.
If you're tired of fantasy or paranormal stories where the non-humans feel and act like glorified Humans Plus™️ (humans plus wings, humans plus magic, etc.), this is the story for you. If you want to explore the emotions surrounding betrayal, the ache of belonging, self discovery, and building your own path, this is the story for you. (And if you also have patience and want some of the hottest, intimate scenes I have ever read...)
I am genuinely devastated there is no sequel planned for this book. The ending was excellent, and it's not that it needs one. I just want one so badly, I can feel it deep in marrow. I need more of these characters.
Edited to add: if you have the chance to listen to the audiobook, please do yourself the favor. It was genuinely one of the best I have ever heard. The accents, intonation, and pacing were incredible.
owlegory wrote a review...
To be fully transparent and honest, I was hesitant to start this because I am not religious myself. Actually, it would be more honest to say I am anti-(organized) religion. I feel it's important to explain my starting place and views because they obviously color my experience with this story. The dedication made me pause.
And yet...
This is one of the most beautifully written, achingly evocative books I have ever read. Akwaeke Emezi has been on my to-read list for a while now, and I will absolutely be prioritizing more of their work.
If you're tired of fantasy or paranormal stories where the non-humans feel and act like glorified Humans Plus™️ (humans plus wings, humans plus magic, etc.), this is the story for you. If you want to explore the emotions surrounding betrayal, the ache of belonging, self discovery, and building your own path, this is the story for you. (And if you also have patience and want some of the hottest, intimate scenes I have ever read...)
I am genuinely devastated there is no sequel planned for this book. The ending was excellent, and it's not that it needs one. I just want one so badly, I can feel it deep in marrow. I need more of these characters.
Edited to add: if you have the chance to listen to the audiobook, please do yourself the favor. It was genuinely one of the best I have ever heard. The accents, intonation, and pacing were incredible.
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Son of the Morning
Akwaeke Emezi
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The Gargoyle and the Lady (Nightfall Guardians #2)
Sara Ivy Hill
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The Gargoyle and the Lady (Nightfall Guardians #2)
Sara Ivy Hill
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"If you must stare at something for hours on end, I'd prefer it to be me alone."
Whaaaat

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A little more disjointed than the first, and not quite as interesting, but still interesting enough to continue. Really looking forward to watching Oak and Pili's relationship grow and change. Also, some of those stills of Oak??? 🌱 Stunning 🌿
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I was down to my last few pennies, but the Church knew the value of a large number of small donations so, with pious generosity, they offered a sliding scale of payments starting at very, very affordable rates and only requiring you to consent to your data being harvest for legitimate, godly purposes.
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“You look awful.” “Thanks, so do you.”
"Two things occurred to Cyrus in unison: One, he most assuredly was attracted to this vampire. And two, Lucien probably knew it. "
"Gods damn me, he chastised himself, when did I start thinking of him as my vampire? ¨
¨“Oh. Good morning.” Cyrus grunted a noncommittal noise. It certainly was a morning. Not so much a good one. ¨¨
¨“You are the only person I know who would get so excited thinking about books that your heart rate actually increases.” “Other than you.” “…other than me.” ¨¨
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Lightbringer
Evelyn Flood
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Ikarys the Damned
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Love Immortal
Kit Vincent
owlegory commented on EatTheRich's review of The Empress of Salt and Fortune (The Singing Hills Cycle, #1)
Oh no! Nghi Vo you accidently forgot to send the other 600 pages of your polticial, feminist high fantasy epic to your publisher!
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Hello everyone!
I wonder if anyone remembers their first book or the incident that made them into a reader today? Share your stories!
For me, the earliest memory I have of reading books was when I was 5. My mother and I were walking down the street and found a street vendor selling children books with cheap prices. It had stories, activities and lots of pictures. I was drawn to the picture on the cover-page and made my mother buy it for me. Reading became my very first hobby. That led to me buying comics books every month and having no friends, I spent most of my times reading and years later, I am proud to still be an avid reader hehe.
I went from comics to YA novels when I was a teen. I mostly started reading romances. Now I rarely read romance haha. Anyone else who completely changed their preferences or is trying to change their reading habit? Would love to know more of stories of readers! ✨