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Could be the first time I've reread a book in the same year! Audiobook this time :)

Library book, not sure how this ended up on my list but here we are giving it a go :D

Recommended by one of my fave authors, Maggie Stiefvater :)

Took a bit to get into this one, the way the protagonist's narrative is written is very stilted. The sentences are structured. Like this.

It's unusual, & a bit off putting, but once you get into the meat of the story you notice it less.

I just got to part of the book which was so gripping I couldn't put it down, then had to force myself to because it was getting close to 11pm lol

Always love to read a book that's been made into a movie.

Getting the flu while reading a book about a deadly respiratory supervirus has been an interesting combination 😂

The character work in the first part of this hefty book is SO good, & where Stephen King's writing just shines.

Library book. Recommended somewhere but can't remember where

Trying this again, but as the audiobook this time & with the accompanying Kingslingers podcast. Absolutely love their chapter analyses, I get so much out of it. It reminds me of my fave English classes in high school.

Library paperback

I generally enjoy these novellas, some more than others. This is #10, & the opening feels like it won't be a fave but the fantasy component has only just kicked in.

The author always focuses on diversity & representation, but it does feel shoe horned in sometimes. This may also be because the style of writing feels more tween than young adult, so possibly a bit "young" for my palette now. But only 4h audiobook!

Really enjoying this now we're in the meat of thy story

I'm not sure about this so far, it's not very captivating, but I'm intrigued enough to keep going for now.

Library paperback

Yay Paul finished the audiobook sooner than I expected. Usually I have a break in between these books but I'm so locked in, can't wait to see what happens. A longer ride this time at a bit over 28h

Fuelling the flame of my cathedral obsession.

Can't remember who I got this one from, maybe Indy?

There's been too much fat shaming already, but I suspect the point is the protagonist isn't likeable.

May become a dnf

I'm so ready for this! Usually have a break between books but I loved the last one and can't wait to find out what happens next.

Book from Mum

The illustrations in this are gorgeous, medieval art from the British Library Collection. Library book I randomly picked up

Specifically sought this author out after loving a book by them that I picked up from a free little library.

Such a great follow up book, there's a of going on and none of it's boring. A really unique tale.

Not a lot happening, more about the relationships between these different people. Written from multiple perspectives. I'm enjoying it.

Free little library book. They've been very hit and miss but no matter because they're free.

Not loving the writing but I'm invested enough in the story that I'm going to keep going.

Another free little library book to try, no stakes if I Dnf

Free little library book, something (hopefully) light and fluffy

It was fine.

Kiwi author, picked this one up from a free little library. Easy to read so far.

So excited to crack into this Audible audio, being up there as one of the best fantasy books I've read the last few years.

And very helpfully the author wrote an "interlude" chapter as a refresher, but in such a way that it was seamless with the story. More authors need to do this for epic fantasy series.

Libby audiobook, fun little filler