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sordid : involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt

craw : annoyed by something unpleasant but forced to accept it; to disturb the peace of mind of someone especially repeated disagreeable acts

chignon : a knot or coil of hair arranged on the back of a woman’s head

lassitude : a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

harangued : a lengthy and aggressive speech; lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner

yokel : an uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside

behemoth : a huge or monstrous creature; something enormous, especially a big and powerful corporation

diatribe : a forceful and bitter attack against someone or something

askance : with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval

impertinent : not showing proper respect; rude; not pertinent to a particular matter; irrelevant

treacle : cloying sentimentality or flattery

livery : special uniform worn by a servant or official; clothing worn by menservants and chauffeurs

/i/usurpation\i\ : one who takes power over a country, city, or established region for oneself, without any formal or legal right to claim it as one’s own; wrongful or illegal encroachment, infringement, or seizure; illegal seizure and occupation of a throne.

In hindsight, I was such a fool to have assumed Qieluo would stand by me just because she's also female.
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How do you take the fight out of half the population and render them willing slaves? You tell them they're meant to do nothing but serve from the minute they're born. You tell them they're weak. You tell them they're prey.
You tell them over and over, until it's the only truth they're capable of living.

The only utterly good people in the world are either naïve or delusional.

It’s hilarious. Men want us so badly for our bodies, yet hate us so much for our minds.

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I will not be reviewing novel I just finished. I, cannot in good conscience, recommend it to anyone I love or care about. I got only 24 pages into it and, WHAM BAM, anti-semitism. Started looking up the history of the novel - lots to unpack. I decided I was going to finish the mystery, but it will not be a part of my library or placed back into circulation. First book to ever go into my trash.

monsters galore

"TAKE THAT YOU DIRTY, CHEATING --- "

My first time through the series as a whole ass adult. I’m giddy.

I only read a few pages TOTAL this week and found myself thinking after I got my paycheck that I hadn’t been to a particular vintage book store I adore in a couple months... Came out with 4 books... This is with the knowledge that I have a used book store (only open once a month, and for a good reason as I come out usually with 10+ books) to hit up tomorrow morning... #addict