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The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World
Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Never thought I’d say this about a robot that refers to itself as Murderbot, but this was cute.
Murderbot was weirdly relatable and despite this book being only a small part of its journey, I enjoyed it immensely and will definitely read more of its adventures (?). I have no clue where this might go next but I want to know lol
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All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)
Martha Wells
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The Alloy of Law (Mistborn, #4)
Brandon Sanderson
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Malice (The Faithful and the Fallen, #1)
John Gwynne
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I know that it's too late for me to earn the Carnival 2026 read along badge, but I am really excited to read this. Especially since I just got off of the hold list for it on Libby.
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“He wore tight black jeans” thanks for the suggestion, but no he didn’t 💀
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All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)
Martha Wells
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Guys. This. Is. INSANE 🫣 I have no words. I was LAUNCHED into this MADNESS with absolutely no context and now I’m scarred for life. This coming from someone who is v familiar with dark romance and darker themes but I fear this is in a league of its own.
I really have myself to blame for seeing a short story and just going for it, no questions asked but omg 😳
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The way this is written made me enjoy the story while also despising everything that was happening. I feel this was real messy, which is generally fine for a romance, but so much messiness took away from the real feelings and grief that this story attempted to convey.
For about 90% of the book I hated Feyi and all her terrible decisions, and her inner monologue made me desperate for a POV switch, or anything really that might give me a break from her. However, at the very end I feel I caught that break that maybe brought her down a notch from being my most unlikable character ever.
Imp this was definitely entertaining and meant to be enjoyed at a fast pace, like watching reality tv. So much drama and messiness you just can’t look away.
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You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty
Akwaeke Emezi
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I need a trigger warning for books that feel like watching a soap opera.
No, this is NOT better than contemporary romance novels with cartoon covers. I can list you dozens of those with much better character work, much deeper topics and characters that are way better-developed.
I don’t even mind the specific trope in here (I can read literally anything as long as it’s executed well), but every topic was approached in the most surface-level way possible, the romance was flat and based purely on insta-lust.
(And no, you don’t get to call this litfic just cause the title is pretentious and it doesn’t have a cartoon cover — this IS a romance book, just not a good one).
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Half of the book read when i realise there is a glossary at end?! LOVE it