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i've seen a lot of fans of leigh bardugo's other work not liking this series but so far it's very fun. i don't like the characters as much as those in her other books, but the plot and vibes are there.

everyone in this book is insufferable

“I wonder what you have to do to become a cop. I wonder what a badge is, other than a license to steal.”

“The National Guard has been activated to restore order, and I suppose it might. But I suspect that in the short term, it will only add to the chaos. What else could another group of well armed people do in such an insane situation . . . Of course, some will discover that they enjoy their new power—the power to make others submit, the power to take what they want. . . .”

“To me, though, security in Olivar isn’t much more attractive than the security Keith has finally found in his urn.”

“And there would be all those guards,” I said. “I’ve noticed that people who have a little bit of power tend to use it. . . . When it comes to strangers with guns,” I told her, “I think suspicion is more likely to keep you alive than trust.”

“In New York and New Jersey, a measles epidemic is killing people. Measles!”

“I heard about the measles,” Joanne said. “Strange. Even if people can’t afford immunizations, measles shouldn’t kill.”

oh so this (the US) IS the bad place!

“Still raining. No thunder today, though there was some last night. Steady drizzle, and occasional, heavy showers all day. All day. So different and beautiful. I’ve never felt so overwhelmed by water. I went out and walked in the rain until I was soaked. Cory didn’t want me to, but I did it anyway. It was so wonderful. How can she not understand that? It was so incredible and wonderful.”

decided to squeeze in one last book for 2025. i finished last year with an appalachia book so it only felt right to do the same this year

everyone mind your business ok

petition to ban lawyers from fantasy novels

ok so this book is undeniably good and atmospheric but oh my gosh I’m bored

the secret history mention

will we ever truly know

spooky season

holy shit I hate this book

I’m distressed

a 3.52 average for this book is insane. I’m having so much fun and this is so lush. I’m scared it’s gonna take some massive downturn but I’m really liking it so far :)

binging half of this in one night. haven’t been this addicted to a book in a hot minute.

I’m convinced that people who loved this book are not people that actually like to read / read regularly

this is fine so far

what the hell is happening

actually having so much fun with this

"of that sad Italy for which Nisus died, / and Turnus, and Euryalus, and the maid Camilla."

that's gene and them!!!!! (tiktok audio, please ignore my brainrot showing)

giving me piranesi vibes so far

no one is doing family sagas like my girl amy

criminally boring

great news, I remembered how to read. but he completed his journey underworld so can I quit