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Matt (Violet’s husband) is being a real dick about Jonah. It’s like he refuses to accept all of Violet’s past including Jonah and doesn’t want to be troubled by it. Idk why but it’s really grating on my nerves.

I would be further along except that I couldn’t do any reading last night because I forgot my book at Madeline’s softball training. I ordered another copy of the book so I could continue reading it, and it came this morning. Thanks goodness for overnight shipping.

The book is starting to have some optimistic spots. It’s opened pretty depressingly but now we are starting to delve into the every day which is - authentically - sprinkled w the good and the bad. Some characters are unexpectedly being a bit of a light in the dark, and there’s a certainly familiarity blooming that feels more realistic than sad. 🤞🏻🤞🏻

This is one of those books that start off with everyone being sad and unfulfilled in their lives. Fingers crossed it peps up a bit. Why is litfic always so damn depressing??

So far this is a super quick and cute enough read. The only thing that’s really bothering me is the cover - Samiah has long hair, but in the book Daniel explicitly describes her as having “shiny, chin length hair.” So now I’m waiting for a mention of her hair growing much longer over time or her getting extensions. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Do they really work at Trendsetters IT Solutions?? TITS?????

Tairn is such a smart ass. I love him.

Violet’s thinking, “We don’t run. We fight.”

Next line - “Now, preferably. If you’re done accepting our deaths.” 😂😂😂

My new recommendation for people is to read the first and second book, and hold off on the third till the fourth comes out. I’m already dreading finishing it.

Ridon’s not the only one with jokes. Xaden just told Halden to scurry into his little basket. 😂😂😂

As I get closer to the end of this book (and I’m only about halfway at this point) I get angrier that it’s an unfinished series and inevitably I’m going to have to wait an entire year or more for the next book. I should have never started this series!!!!! 😩😩😩

Violet: “Ahead.”
Smart ass Tairn: “Yes, I, too, have eyes.”

Whoops! Forgot to add this when I started it. Now I’m on page 455 and I’m betting the idea that runes can have x # of uses before they deplete is going to be pivotal at some point. 😬 And I’m getting near the end so we know it’s about to get bonkers in here.

It literally took me 136 pages to realize the “wings” are organized in sections according to the section of the dragon - flame, claw, tail. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Very Hunger Games. We’ve met Gale and Primrose. Xaden must be…. Hm… not sure. I’m afraid Peeta already fell off the parapet.

This desperately needs more world-building. Like ok the gods are apparently living amongst mortals now - sort of like celebrities, sort of like government, sort of like millionaires….? I don’t really understand what the whole society is like and it’s starting to bother me. It’s hard to re-fictionalize well known myths. And it’s weird they’re all like completely sexy as hell…?

I did not expect this to be such a slow burn but I do like that. It’s positively smoldering.

Ok ok I like the Rhysand and the night court vibes of Hades’ palace. The fact that he has to like make out w her to bestow favor is corny as hell but I’ll allow it.

The vibes are foreboding. Interesting enough so far.

My main thought is that this book is one of those small mass market paperback books, it’s super small, maybe only an inch bigger all around than my phone, and it’s brand new, and it stinks! The ink used smells really bad and I can’t ignore it. 😂

The mystery intensifies!! So far it’s very predictable but not boring.

This book was originally published in 1939. I am testing my theory that I’m not interested in classics or old books. So far - it’s giving “Clue.”

There are some funny things. Ie: when talking about finally getting credit for an idea she came up with, “Oh thank you, Penised Overlords, for giving me the credit I deserve.” 😂

I love the little tidbits of science in Ali Hazelwood’s books, but the overt message that the FMC is so tiny and feminine and obviously so beautiful despite being SO COUNTERCULTURE in whatever way does drive me nuts. It’s absolutely giving the “makeover” in teen movies where an obvious knockout is a “nerd” until she simply takes off her glasses and stops dry brushing her curly hair.

26 pages in and I already think I have it all figured out.

I’m doing one of those book exchanges where you send one of your favorite books to one person and can get a whole ton of books in return. This is for US addresses only this time. Send me a message if you’d like to participate.

I’m enjoying this book because I loved Quicksilver so I’m invested in the characters, but the different format of this book is losing me a little. I’m not devouring it like I did Quicksilver and although the dual perspective creates some suspense, it’s dulling my interest some as well.