Katelyn Rivela > Recent Status Updates

Really interesting premise so far! This story is paced slower than Bat Eater, but I’m still enjoying it.

This part gives me “Edward saving Bella in Port Angeles” vibes

Idk if this will change as the story goes, but right now I feel like things are working out a little too well for the main character. The plot feels like it’s catering to her rather than her existing within it if that makes sense. For example, in The Hunger Games Katniss has to adapt and survive the world she’s in whereas things tend to fall into place for Violet. Needs more grit.

Wait how does the healer know the name of her dragon if a dragon’s name is supposed to be a secret between the dragon, its rider and the scribe?

Curiosity got the best of me and I had to see the hype…the writing style isn’t my favorite thing. Also the story feels like it’s laying the groundwork for some common tropes making future plot twists potentially predictable. Idk it’s still pretty early on. Let’s see where the story takes us

This read is unexpectedly relevant given all the supposed Bigfoot sightings in Ohio lately.

Major Stephen King vibes. I have a good feeling about this one.

Oh my god not her toes!!

Tbh good for her

This is my most anticipated new release of 2026. I’m very excited to start reading 👏🏻

Had to take pause to genuinely dry heave. This book is so foul, but I must see it through.

First extreme horror book is certainly already living up to it’s genre. Fucking horrific and I have a feeling it’s only going to get worse. That last chapter was seriously nauseating. I hate that old woman.

I might be a glutton for punishment choosing to read this book now given everything coming to light…

Immediately am rooting for no one in this book. Not one decent person so far lmao

It looks like Goodreads is pausing ratings and reviews on Shy Girl by Mia Ballard at the moment due to review bombing over AI allegations. I wanted to give my two cents having just finished the book.

I have serious doubts that this was written by AI. The motivations behind descriptions are too nuanced and the narrative voice feels reflective of the MC. More on this when I can post a full review.

Holy shit this book is dark. The writing has a distinct voice and I enjoy the prose. Really enjoying it so far!

“The patriarchy speaks with my mother’s voice.” Fire quote

Sometimes being a mood reader sucks. I’m almost done with my reread of The Hunger Games series, but my mood changed halfway through Catching Fire. While I completely adore this series, finishing it feels like pulling teeth. All I can think about is getting my grubby lil mitts on a depraved horror and reading it into the ground!!!

I want to throw up from sorrow. What an important addition to the series. Also if you’re looking to read the series for the first time make sure to read it in publishing order. The epilogue in this book contains major spoilers for the original trilogy (but my god was that epilogue needed.) So good.

That Peter Pan quote was diabolical. Perfectly executed. *chef’s kiss*

Yeah, Lau, get his republican ass!! 🫶🏻

Damn. This is sadder than I expected ☹️

(Totally shipping Jade and Letha and if they don’t end up together I will be deeply upset. I need a popular girl x weird girl side quest expeditiously!)

OH MY GOD!!!

I didn’t realize until starting this book how much of the pandemic I have not allowed myself to process.

Omg it’s like Katy Perry and the nuns 😭

Henry’s experience at this point is exactly what it feels like to be a fat person who becomes skinny. It’s very jarring how much kinder people are to you when they find you attractive.

Why is the cat Christian??

Nah I’m still mad about that book and I’m going to be mad about it for a while. Terrible. Truly so bad. I need a real good one after that.

I’m not gonna lie…this one’s pretty bad.