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And it got dark....

Returning to Darrow feels like meeting an old friend... I've been warned this is the grittiest and darkest book in the series... we'll see how it goes!

…and your host a talking rat!

Time to return to a war torn emotional rollercoaster that is this series…

The audiobook for this is wonderfully fun, the narrator reminds me of Basil from Austin Powers of all people!

Also what is this crazy world! Some very bold world building!

I've decided I'll eventually gift this to my MD...

There is something about this story that plucks the soul for me, a happier tale, a hopeful journey

Some needed escapism

I read this back during university and I have completely forgotten it... so lets give this a re-read!

Are you a Net-giver or Net-taker?

This will always be a comfort read but this is an audio version!

Let us travel to Middle Earth!

I thought this book that is set 10 years after the trilogy could be slow to start….

I’m reminded that Pierce Brown isn’t afraid to deal you emotional trauma.

Katherine has strong opinions on this book... this dystopian plot told in an abuse of language has me curious. I also want to watch the movie!

The novelty has moments of fun yet the amount of enabling by others is heavy!

Also this feels like two books stitched together, the sequel not being as good as the original....

Old English is fun and this tale I love.

So far I have laughed and smiled yet occasionally it suddenly hits you with a good thought or idea that has no right to be there that I'm left thinking this book is comedic and clever!

Fun Fact: the highest trainline in the world Qinghai-Tibet (in China) provides an oxygen supply for every passenger seat!

For a 400 year old book… this is proving very funny!

The battle of the two armies… just marvellous :P

There is something Monty Python'esk about this... an elderly man in his 50s who love all things knights and chivalry decides to become an adventuring knight in the South of Spain... this seems comedic!

This could easily be our future... a dark warning... a world where we ask who and what is real? And is what is infact fake... is it real?

Also... the poor real cat...

I see this being finished fast...

I think I may now try to make a wooden spoon... or spatula...

After the ending of the second book…it is good to return to this series… but can it stick the landing?

I can understand why this might be long for some as it does enjoy a deep dive into many things...

That being said, I did not expect certain aspects that continue to bring surprises of little forms of happiness knowing darkness and sadness is soon to crush you.

Oh Gavroche you little artful dodger of France

Considered a "Must Read" classic...

So far it is a boy hunting for enlightenment, let us see where this takes him.

I was gifted this a very long time ago... lets give this an enjoyable read