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My only complaint is the author only uses in-universe words for body parts during intimate scenes. It was different and fun the first time in the first book, since we learn the language at the same time as the FMC. But eventually, it just feels like a weird, roundabout way to censor things as if we don't know what's happening. Seriously, just say cock. Please. I beg of you.
Otherwise, this book has just about everything I love. The found family hits hard, and I was absolutely brought to tears during those moments where everyone finally comes together. The relationships, both romantic and platonic, main or side, are tender, passionate, and genuine. The plot has balance between politics, uncovering mystery, and exploring those aforementioned relationships. Truly one of my favorite series because you can just see the path the author is building towards as all these relationships build, and you just know when certain hinted moments finally happen, they are going to have such an impact.
I'm excited to continue the journey knowing that even though dark things happen, the overall vibe is a lighthearted, good over evil will prevail. Definitely what I need right now.
I did listen to this on audiobook, and one of the voices for a side character changes pretty drastically out of the blue for the last few chapters. Not sure what that was about, but it was jarring. I wouldn't lower the rating just for that, but I leave this more as a head's up/warning if it would really bother someone.
However, I also have to say that these two narrators do an otherwise exceptional job. This is the first and so far only series I've listened to where one narrator mimicking the tone and pitch of a character they don't voice isn't disruptive or downright comical. I actually quite enjoy it.
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Blood Sanctuary: Part Two (Blood Grace, #4)
Vela Roth
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Bloodmarked (Legendborn, #2)
Tracy Deonn
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Suspiciously hidden but specific references to Throne of Glass. Witchling, fireheart, referring to the MMC as "male" even though he's straight up a human??
Overall... a dragging plot that is rather heavy for a romcom, and the mystery, while heavily implied, is never truly answered. Also, I'm so sick of MMCs being tall towers of muscle and described as "distinctly male." What does that even MEAN?! Finally, who names their mystical fantasy creature Blue?!?!?
Also, a Keep Calm and reference? In the year 2025??? W h a t??
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Eldest (The Inheritance Cycle, #2)
Christopher Paolini
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Vows & Ruins (The Legends of Thezmarr, #2)
Helen Scheuerer
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Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1)
Brandon Sanderson
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Bride
Ali Hazelwood
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Im sorry but what do you mean your calling her "PET" UMMM EXCUSE ME?!?🤨 IS SHE YOUR DOG OR CAT?!?🤯 Like GRL if someone ever called me that I would SLAP THEM AND DUMP THEIR ASS!
anyway moving on "Pipsqueak"... Yes this is an ACTUAL BOOK NICKNAME FOR ADULTS and not some kindergarden nickname.😔 Like WTF I WOULD RUN SO FAR AWAY I WOULD IN FREAKING MARS!! WHERE ARE YOU PULLING THIS FROM?!? IS SHE A CHILD?!? (hopefully not)😶😶
This one was so bad I saw the nickname and just didnt read it... Ready DRUMMROOLLL....... "Meatball"🫤... uhhh sir are you okay?🤨🤨 the resturant is down the street to the left you are staring at a frickin HUMAN BEING NOT A PIECE OF FOOD. AND THEN SHE LIKES THE NICKNAME AND IS LIKE...
"OMG it's so cute!!" No. Just no. Do you need a therapist? Im broke but Il find a way to pay for you...😭😭😭
Last and very much least worthy of being a nickname... "Kitten."🫥😃
STOP JUST STOP GO AWAY AND STAY 3 PLANETS AWAY THANK YOU VERY MUCH. AFTER SEEING THAT I REALLY DONT HATE THE NICKNAMES MY FRIENDS GIVE ME. I will very much stay with "VanesTEA." thank you😔
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Cemetery Boys (Cemetery Boys, #1)
Aiden Thomas
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Hi everyone, a quick announcement about Seasonal + Special Event Readalongs:
For those of you that have been around since the summer, you may have participated in our first Special Event Readalong for Pride. This was a huge hit and fostered PB-wide discussion on queer characters and stories (and bonus: the badge was rad). To continue fostering discussions on more niche and diverse books & voices, we'll be hosting a Special Event readalong once a season.
Our second Special Event will run from October 15 - November 15 and will be (drumroll please...) Dia de los Muertos 2025! Head to the Discuss tab and click on the box above the feeds to check out the selections and see the new badge (and if you're new, click the purple info icon next to the Fall Readalong header on Discuss to learn more about readalongs on Pagebound).
Since we're committing to one Special Event a season, we don't want to overwhelm folks with too many Readalong books. While you only need to read 1 book in a Special Event to earn the badge (and there is no "completionist" sparkly badge), we will limit Special Event picks to 3 books. Starting with the Winter 2025 Readalong, Seasonal Readalongs will only include 4 books. This way, you still only have to read a max total of 5 books per season to earn all Readalong badges available.
As for product updates, looks like most of you have already noticed some of the bigger changes on the site but for those that missed it, the following has been updated over the past 2 weeks:
We're still beta testing the app but are on track for and end of month release!
Happy Reading, Jennifer & Lucy
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