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I started this on a whim and haven't been able to put it down. I'm not loving it the same way I've loved other works by the author. It's easy to follow and has cult/religious themes that I enjoy. The MMC rolled 6 blunts for the FMC and her sisters and I SWOONED.

I'm enjoying the web that Green is weaving. It's a complex narrative of personal testimony, scientific discovery, philosophy, and condemnation of for-profit medicine. One minute, Green mentions Red Dead Redemption II, and the next minute, I'm crying over the destitute children in West Africa.

The audio book is 10000% the move! I went into this with high expectations, and they have been surpassed. In chapter 10 she discusses her views on parenthood, and I sobbed. It's incredible how a strange can so clearly articulate things you've struggled with in your own head.

It's plot and yearning and BANTER. I'm thoroughly entertained and can't wait to get book 2. It has many of my favorite tropes and micro tropes, like the cave scene. This high feels like reading Acotar for the first time, and I'm just riding the high.

Before I finish, I want to make some guesses about major characters.
-Raihn is the next Rishan Heir
-Oraya stabs Raihn in the final but misses his heart

This is what I needed to get out of my slump!! I love games and trials. It's got layers of plot and subplot. It's got such good tension and banter! I can already feel some of the betrayals and some good foreshadowing for what will ultimately unlock her magic. She's always viewed her humanity as her weakness, but it's actually her greatest strength. I love the depth of the characters thus far.

I'm not ready for the devastation. Patroclus helping in the medic tent and finding purpose heals my heart a little bit. Briseis seems like a true friend to Patroclus and helped bring him out of his shell.

Some of the most clear and expressive descriptions of people, emotions, and nature i have ever read. The way Patroclus loves Achilles is gut-wrenching, all-consuming, and haunting. Their love is as easy as breathing and truly makes me believe in soulmates.

I'm super late to the party... I did not immediately fall in love with the story, and it took a while for me to adjust to the writing style. I enjoy the first-person POV. The language is beautifully descriptive, and the varying sentence structure keeps my brain engaged. It's refreshing and deeply emotional. I KNOW this book will rip my heart out.

Temporarily DNF. It's just not sparking any interest and is dragging out the story.

"But I don't trust you, Captain. How could I trust a man who hasn't been forthright with me?" GIRL, YOU ARE LYING TO HIM TOO?!

Kicking myself for not starting this sooner

This book isn't keeping my attention as well as the rest of the series. It's too much stage setting with not enough action mixed in. The whole book is filler. Pros: Auren is getting control of her magic and healing. I enjoy getting more backstory of Slade and Ryatt. Cons: Too many POVs and lack of cohesive storyline. I'm sure it will be important later, but I really don't care about Malina right now.

Malina's POVs bore me and I'm finding myself dragging my feet thru this book. It's too much scene setting and not enough action.

Finally getting the deep dive into Slade's mind that I needed!

FINALLY!! The slow burn was worth it. The writing has taken a small, and I'm not fully believing the innocent "you're so crass" version of Auren. Girl has been around the block, so the flirting/crass language shouldn't be new to her. I'm sure Midas talked to her in the heat of it all. RIP is perfect, no notes at this time.

Is it kind of trash? Yes. But I'm a raccoon. Nothing exciting is happening, and yet I'm kicking my feet.

I LOVE a slow burn and I love a Doberman man! Rip has the potential to be one of my new favorites.

10 chapters in and I can see several major "plot twists" coming already.

Thus far its an easy read. Most of these characters remind me of game of thrones characters. It's close to reality with little hints of fantasy.

This is the first book in a long time that made me FEEL something. It's definitely a slow burn, but the love is so genuine. It put me right back to being a 16 year old messed up kid again.

Ngl it feels a little like a Justin Bieber fan fiction from my Wattpad days. The banter is cute even if "Shannon like the river" is highly overused.

I was not expecting Irish Shameless! This book has some heavy content, and I was not prepared for the emotional shitstorm that would surface. I relate a little too much to Shannon and Joey.

Johnny protects her so fiercely. Realistically, he would be in so much trouble for the stunts he pulled, but I'm putting it aside because I LOVE a Doberman man.

So far it's cute. Still feeling weird picturing a 15 and 17 year old tho. Maybe I can't do high school YA anymore.

I think we're all wayyyyy too casual about the "late 20s" SCHOOL EMPLOYEE sucking off a 17 year old child (Gibsie) WTF.... it's been a while since I've read a true Y/A novel. Reading about a 17 year old and 15/16 year old makes me feel decrepit.

Ooooof 1 chapter in and my heart already hurts. Having an older brother fight your battles? Abusive alcoholic dad and a mom trying to hold the family together? Sounds like high school to me!

.."was just handed 200 hours of community service and a felony misdemeanor charge." Is it a felony or is it a misdemeanor? Immediately took me out of the book. Sorry that's a me issue.

The overuse of the phrase "spinning me up" is a little grating, BUT I'm clearly not reading this for the prose. I love it when the boyfriends are boyfriends!

Poppys family is FUCKED up dude. The vibes are very much giving if Rory Gilmore was a hockey slut and I'm so here for it. Lukas is so guarded and a territorial ass so naturally, I love him.