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I fucking knew it, Henry you accursed little bitch

I don't even know if I should be logging this. Book's a book though, and honestly I do like it structurally and narratively so far.

I suppose lots of books are erotic (even though using that word to describe a book makes me cringe somehow). I don't often use TikTok, but I'm pretty sure BookTok is 75% erotic, no?

Actually, you know what, who cares??

Is Henry dying? Like from a terminal illness?

The chapter with Remy again was great. A super upsetting ending, but obviously she was going to be forgotten no matter what. The payment was crushing, taking a moment of genuine physical connection just like all the others—even if only to him. Even knowing the actual truth, it's still so sullying

Received a MAJOR spoiler. I mean, I still don't have context for it, but... like...... my night is ruined.

Addie and Henry's date was cute. I loved Addie's interaction with Remy—that whole scene was a joy for some reason, innocently sweet and fun.

Luc and Addie's dynamic is interesting, a kinda rivalry. Luc is in some ways likable.

Gosh, I'm so pissed...

I am more confident that Henry's cursed but I don't think it's plainly attraction, maybe a matter of perception.

Anyway, the flashbacks to France are bleak—so desperate feeling. I'm super interested in Addie and Henry getting to know each other, character dynamics are some of my favorite things and until now they were flatter, a one way street. I'm excited

Hmm, so Henry's ought to be the rememberer based off the synopsis, but does he have his own curse thing going on? Like a foil to Addie's, where he attracts people or something along those lines. She's a shadow and he's a spotlight—something like that. I hope the two finding each other brightens the mood, helps them with their troubles.

I'm somewhat curious about the mechanics being entirely unmemorable, but it does seem so incredibly lonely. I like this nice temporal back-and-forth going on: the now and her origins. It gives Addie more characterization than otherwise possible (you probably can't change much at 300 years old with an inability to inspire memory).

Kay. So the ring and an after-dark god will be a part of her deal/curse, yeah? I find the basic concept super intriguing: an unaging undying woman who cannot be remembered at all.

It's like dying in reverse, normally your body dies and then eventually your memory dies and you end up really dead. But her memory died long before she will, if she will at all. I dig that

I haven't written any updates on this book really cause there isn't much I even wanna say. It's fast paced, that's for sure, but it also just started.

The comedy's really quite good. Especially in terms of sci-fi comedy, in which I'm sure this is the best I'll read, but I don't have much to comment on. "Oh those jokes were funny" after each chapter just sounds like a waste of characters. You feel?

This kidnapping plot really seems out of character with the rest of the book. Like, unnecessarily added for more clear-cut external conflict before finishing out the book.

Being completely honest, it feels like padding

Sex scene was nice. I was disappointed that Viola topped, but that's okay.

Mira's gay subplot has me interested I guess.

I'm wondering what's up with Amberglass. Is he gonna be like a foil or antagonist?

Gracewood and Viola should just marry already, jfc. It's already been shown in this world that she's totally unclockable, what could possibly go wrong?

As a romantic fantasy book this crushes. It's obviously unrealistic, from Viola's appearance, the levity her situation is treated with, etc.

I feel such creative liberties are perfectly fine. It is a historically themed sweet and romantic fantasy book.

I will admit, it is long. People are not wrong when they say it's a little too long...

Omg I love it. I like really super love it, in an embarrassing manner. I don't have an eye for literary quality yet, so I don't know how embarrassing a sentence this is, but: this is the most enjoyable book I've read.

The realization and following chapters absolutely gutted me while I was reading them. And the realization was so well set up, escalating and getting the reader's hopes up, just to drop you HARD

This is a slow burn and a half! If it continues on like this for the rest of the book it'll feel almost meandering.

I'm actually a huge fan of it, though. Looking at the rest of Hall's bibliography I really didn't think that'd be the case.

I just love the chemistry here, and the anticipation—oh Lord.

Woah, I think I love it? The mix of regret, yearning, and fear really form a solid mood. And I love Viola and Gracewood's dynamic and conversations so far. I think if it builds up right, the reveal's gonna be fucking magical (or at least impactful).

Gosh, I hope this doesn't suck