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the banquet scene is one of my favorites in the whole series, i go feral whenever i read it ong (and it’s because of the lethal combo of neil and jean interacting for the first time)

starting my 2026 off right (i saw with all the sarcasm in the world… someone save me from the grip these books have on me)

my maternal instincts toward nico di angelo are really kicking in with this one

so delicious. taking my time, really savoring these feral girls. schwab is a master of exposition.

no one understands james st. claire like i do. he deserves the world, he deserves better than his fate <3 there’s just something about characters destined for evil that just want to be good but can’t avoid their destiny. i NEED book 3, please pacat PLEASE

oh schwab is already showing off her mastery of the written word with this one 😮‍💨 her prose is like honey, sooooo delectable so smooth so addictive. i just know im going to enjoy this one so so so much

it is such a delight to reread this — knowing what happens adds so many layers to everything

yay! these books are so fun and this is my first one i’m reading rather than listening to (having an arc is a blessing but i will definitely be rereading this as an audiobook when it’s published bc it’s such an experience)

i don’t know if i’ll have the time/energy to write an actual review for this one but wowowow absolutely gorgeous, the best mcquiston i’ve read! (and that’s saying something)

the columbia scene gets me every time 🥴

really enjoying this one so far — spring semester of uni is kind of kicking my butt rn but i can’t wait until summer when i have more time to read!

first reread of 2025! how many times will i read it this year? (i read it four times last year…)

the brainrot persists

chapter 9 just gagged me i fear. in many ways. omg.

can’t stop thinking about my queen lucy gray baird… should’ve been another book about her 😔 (alright i do love haymitch but this book just isn’t hitting for me as much as i’d hoped) (but also i did NOT like tbosas when i first read it so 🤷‍♀️)

my heart is already breaking for young haymitch

i need this book to be over 🥲

actually i think nora has a personal vendetta against me 3 (it's really good i'm just so distraught)

me when i’m getting so worked up over this book i have to force myself to take a break …

only two chapters in and i’m already losing my mind

i’m already having so much fun, these books are such a good time (most of the time lol) the MONTHS i waited for this are worth it 😁

rebecca …. why is this book so confusing 😭 maybe it’s my fault for not doing a reread but omg i’m confused (and i normally read high fantasy/sci fi series so it is like a 95% chance it is not my fault)

midnight release party at my local bookstore>>>>

can’t believe i didn’t read this series during my peak YA sci-fi/fantasy phase in middle school (the covers were ugly, that’s why) but it’s great so far

going to make it a tradition to reread this every christmas

neil josten 🥰🗣️😁🫶

the “0” always makes me want to close the book and stop reading. it’s so horrible

best book ever i think

reading this post “they all know now, bee” short story is actively ruining my life

neil convincing andrew to go nicky’s parents house……. preparing for imminent disaster 🥲 this one devastates me every single time i read it