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I imagine Dinniman looked like Charlie Kelly with the red strings when piecing his subplots to his main plot while writing this book. Anyway.

Lots of funny, quotable lines like this one:

“What’s the point of speeding if we can’t do it to heavy metal, you fucking poser?”

“I know a lot of things, Carl,” Prepotente said... ...That’s what happens when you’re intelligent. You know things.”

This book is already better than the first.

I love the idea of Casters (witches and warlocks) having their own library. I would definitely never leave it.

Ooh, let the battle royale begin! I'm so excited for this 7th installment, especially bc the 6th (with its card battles) just doesn't tickle my fancy. Btw, I think Sir Rendlegore is gross. Eww to the new pet. Anyway... here we go 😊👍.

Lol at this line, “Okay,” she said skeptically. “Do we want to go get some of the boys to help us?” “The boys?” “You know. The Penis Paraders. Stevie is a troll for goodness sake. He’s great at bashing stuff, and he can balance his club on the tip of his finger for ten seconds straight. Oh, and Gluteus can break things with his butt! You get a mob’s head in there, and it’s game over.”

Really hating Loita, the corporate, boot-licking fish manager. This tender scene gives me hope:

“It’s okay, Donut,” I said. “We’ll see her again. I promise.” “You shouldn’t promise things like that,” she said. “You shouldn’t make promises you can’t keep.” I patted her on the head. “We will see her again, Donut. I keep my promises.” She butted her head against mine, purring loudly.

Lol at this line from the AI, "Toraline Root Vegetable. Alchemy Material. This rare tuber only grows in dirt that has been covered by lava. They are very rare. Nobody ever goes digging them up, either. You know why? Because they taste like dogshit, that’s why. They’re pretty much useless. In fact, fuck you for wasting my time with this."

Fighting in an apocalyptic survivor game show with his cat, Princess Donut?! Wait, she can TALK?! What!? So funny and loving this light-hearted read.

I love the traveling and new characters. Seeing some character growth in Phedre. What an adventure ✨️

Poor Phedre... all of her schooling is coming into play now. The political intrigue becomes more illuminating at about 40 percent through. Finally, seeing some action.

Also, I am in love with Jacqueline Carey's articulate writing style, which I find is lacking in today's fantasy novels.

What an exciting world. Loving this so far

Detective in a small town. Girl with a damaged psyche. I'm fucking hooked. The writing is eloquent and heart-rending. The pacing is perfect for showcasing the immediacy of the situation. Sleep is for the week, here we go!