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I have to say: I'm truly impressed that it took almost 5 books to get to a descriptive sex scene; it just shows the storyline holds up without that filler.
I digress

Finally getting excited to read this one's storylines! They're really growing on me (in typical Maas fashion)

Well, this has apparently NO HAPPINESS

I have been waiting for MONTHS to get this from the library and it's a wild, relatable, and bittersweet piece of art.

I love so many of Tomie de Paola's children's books, and this might be my new favorite. I love that he left the unadulterated Scripture verses and did not water down the story. It might be a little lengthy for young readers, but my kids love the pictures that go with it; it helps them pay attention longer.

Read aloud with Z

"There has never been a generation when children have so desperately needed their parents' time, thoughtful creativity, and friendship. The surrounding culture is deeply out of step with the word of God. Other pressures threaten to take away sanity, stability, and simple humanity" (25).

Attempting a tandem read: wish me luck!

I SO BADLY want to like Celaena's character, but if I hear one more time about how gorgeous her hair or eyes or body is I'm going to scream


Also, did we just forever leave the romantic development behind from book 2? Like forever? Does he make a comeback?

And, my word. Any scenes from Morath just absolutely give me nightmares.

Okay, that's all she wrote.

I. Love. Tolkien. That's all she wrote

Aaaaand we're back

A ✨much needed✨ break from gore and sadness