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NGL the made-up Italian-sounding words are kind of bugging me.

BTW the main country is called Salato, which means “salty” or “savory”

All that’s standing between me and the rest of my life is a man in very ugly shoes.

What an excellent opening 👏🏼👏🏼

Jeez, the mixed signals in this joint

Oh look, Ivy is taking shit out on the wrong person, what else is new

Every single person in this books bugs me – the MC most of all. I have only just climbed out of a slump so I definitely cannot master the patience needed to see where this goes, especially as I’m not sure at all it would be worth the effort.
So goodbye book, it was not meant to be.

It’s so funny, I keep picturing Bram as having dark hair

Buddy read with my wonderful friend Bogi

Finally completing my TDA reread so I can gradually move on to the most recent additions to the universe over the summer and be ready for The Last King of Faerie in November!

That’s it, no more. I’m done. I feel like a have it more than a fair shot but unfortunately it is honestly so dull. I loved her fantasy series but this is not it IMO.

I am very sorry to say this, but this book truly is SO dull. I have gotten this far only because I had hoped it would get better, and if I finish it it will be out of sheer stubbornness.

And that’s as far as I go. Too many fairytale elements mashed together, and I don’t enjoy the purposely silly tone of the writing. I’m sure someone else will appreciate more.

Not really enjoying this so far.
It has a slightly farcical vibe that is unfortunately one of my pet peeves in books 🙈
it has a lot of good reviews and I have a very pretty edition so I’m going to try and stick it out a bit longer and see if it becomes more appealing but I don’t have very high expectations TBH

On paper, this has all the elements of a very compelling novel. Unfortunately I am finding it really dull, and I don’t think I can continue — particularly as I’m fighting a bit of a slump as it is, and this definitely isn’t helping.
Unfortunately I think I just don’t vibe with L.R. Lam’s writing style, because this is the second book of theirs I found myself struggling to get into. Pity.

This just isn’t clicking to me. The characters are so blah and so is the story, it’s just not interesting IMO. I think she was going for a Wicked sort of thing, where we meet and side with the villain but she failed to make her or anyone compelling so it all falls flat.

OMG will this book ever endddd

I’m afraid this isn’t my cup of tea. I like the setup, it reminds me of the weirdness of the Poisoner’s Court in Three Dark Crowns, but the characters feel a bit too parodic — she did say she was inspired by Shakespeare but it doesn’t strike the right balance IMO, especially with the horror vibes. The elements don’t quite come together for me and there isn’t enough keeping me interested in continuing.

Oh thank fuck

This grumpy and sunshine situation is giving me life right now

🙄

Look, I quite enjoy political intrigue and machinations in my novels, but this really feels a tad repetitive.

I really like that we get Lysander’s POV here. This chapter is my favorite so far and the one that’s finally selling me on the book.

I like the political intrigue but this book has too much body horror and general ickiness to my personal taste 🤢

I wish I could stay up and finish because this book has me firmly in its grip, but purposely skimping on sleep is the last thing you should do when you’re trying to recover from the flu 🤒

Nix is my favorite MMC in years and must be protected at all costs.

OH SHIT

I’m going to tell you right now, I’m really loving this book and if it keeps going this way I’m predicting a 4.5.

Here’s hoping I didn’t just jinx myself

Oh that’s an excellent first meeting 😁

Noooooo
This is my most hated trope
My rating has just dropped by A LOT

Also, who the hell goes apple-picking in a Rolls Royce 🫤

Hmmm. Put away the smile, dude. Finding you sketchy TBH