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“Jedem das Seine.”

If only that were applied.

It makes me quite distressed with the amount of war crimes forgiven for the sake of military advancement.

Also the fact it was only supposed to be declassified last year but was declassified in 2012—it’s just no bueno.

He helped him escape?! Crazy

Also the fact it was a pesticide that developed into a nerve agent is crazy scary

I’m not having a good time…

Everything is so easy and convenient. All the things are just magically working out… why bother even writing conflict if this is how it gets resolved?

The convolutions of character introductions needs to be a case study on what to avoid

It’s honestly just really heartbreaking learning how they discovered all the scientific war crimes

The fact that probably one of the most powerful chemical warfare weapons was named “tabun” is pretty amusing. Obviously the Germans probably meant in reference to the word “taboo”, but that’s the Japanese word for “maybe” and it just sounds so indecisive.

Also, it’s ridiculously crazy to break the sound barrier in a wind tunnel.

Look, Victor matters again so now we get a series of chapters to explain his absence and why he’s relevant again now.

I’m really tired of this story and how fan-fiction it feels.

Malcolm is cool though as a concept.

“Humans and machines parts went into the tunnels, rockets and corpses came out.”

I think it’s interesting that no matter from which vantage point you explore from—WWII is significantly more tragic than initially anticipated.

There’s nothing quite like staying home sick and starting a non-fiction book.

I feel like I’m learning but also my brain is too mush to retain any of it.

The moral dilemma is an interesting conundrum nonetheless.

I’m lowkey embarrassed I didn’t predict/see the Serena thing coming

I feel like the decision to commit to angst has ruined the romantic yearning

The glamour mixed with vampire lore is highkey ridiculous.

Anyway, this reminds me a lot of A Sorcery of Thorns, especially that reveal that just occurred in the backstory haha

“It was easy to be brave when you thought you were invincible—harder when you learned you’re not.”

It took nearly half the book but my boy is back!!!

Also the mirroring of “Eli Ever is not a puppet” to “Victor Vale is not a sidekick” from Vicious was superb.

What a criminal place to have to stop.

Also I really like their dynamic and how it’s slow burning like crazy.

Also yessss Yann show us how you’re not cool

As much as I am enjoying this book, the protagonists are not protagonizing.

It feels like a spin-off moreso than a sequel even though it obviously is following the natural conclusion of Vengeful.

What a ridiculously dumb fun plot

GG is quite crazy in every way.

“You’re a corpse masquerading as a man.” Well well well, what do we have here

Oh the irony of reading two books back to back with a teenager named Javi.

“All this work to trade a fast death for a slow one.”

It’s campy and cheesy but in a fun way. I don’t really feel bad for Yann though which is probably bad of me

“A week before the end” don’t you test me.

Also yeah Gabriel is both Dracula and Overhaul.

I think Helena’s name is an amusing pun.

I’m also increasing believing in my delusion even though it won’t be as I want it to be.

I feel both equal part dread and exhilaration being back in this world.

What does the world look like after revenge has been served?

The inhaler is cool. It makes me feel seen.

I feel like I’m the only one who misses Cardale. Which obviously makes sense contextually but it saddens me nevertheless. He better come back.

p.s. GG’s shady actions had terrible consequences

I mourn Levitas too now. Why did this suddenly get so tragic?!

I mourn for Praecursoris greatly.

Things are rather escalating intensely…

*We disliked that.*

“Do we hate sin because it’s sin or because of the painful consequences it brings?”

The timshel popping up was a funny coincidence.

Jokes aside, this book is really edifying so far and asks some questions to examine common unbiblical practices.

POV: You stole Napoleon’s dragon

Also I’m not sure how I feel about Roland lol. I think I dislike her. But idk.

Also also, Laurence I’m so proud of you for slapping Choiseul in the interrogation room.

I’m honestly impressed with how well the story is able to make the audience understand the subject matter while being incredibly evasive about it.

I am officially concerned over Levitas’ safety. He seems depressed

I’m gobsmacked at how cute Temaraire is consistently haha