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I picked this book up to cap off Pride Month, but so far it's been nothing but a depressing litany of being on the receiving end of near-constant homophobia. Where do people get off treating others this way? Throwing beer on a random stranger while screaming "faggot!" Cornering an acquaintance at a party yelling that you're going to rape them to convince them they're not gay. I can't believe this is someone's life.

I admit so far I'm not really a fan of this author's obvious disdain for Millennials, witty as his remarks are.

Wow, the TV show so far was a surprisingly faithful adaptation of The Last Wish. They changed what order they told the stories in, but that's about all so far.

I know this book is super popular, but wow, it could have used another pass by a proofreader before going out into the world. I should not have to constantly re-read sentences in order to figure out what the author was trying to say. They also need to learn the tense difference between "may" and "might."

It is on this page that the book abruptly turns into the author processing her response to the COVID pandemic.

Not far into this informative book but enjoying it immensely so far.

The inevitable outcome of being a mindless attack dog your whole life: you'll inevitably used by whoever you allow to hold the leash.

This protagonist would be a villain in most stories: the brainwashed child soldier who can't let go of her cult's programming and will carry out her mission no matter what. Strong Hitler Youth-meets-al Qaeda vibes.

I hope this lead character gets easier to follow around as the book progresses. At the moment she's an arrogant, cruel bully.

This book finally managed to surprise me. After telegraphing most of the plot early (not necessarily a bad thing, being straightforward), there was at last a slight twist I didn't see coming.

This book is a very stressful read, as I knew it would be.

Mara Wilson is the absolute perfect narrator for this audiobook.

Wow, I see why this is so popular. It's incredibly readable.

I am really starting to hate this lead character.

Oooh, so this is where things get interesting. Already enjoying Clef as a character.

Wow, Luke is baaad at communication. But what do you expect from an IT guy? None of them seem to grasp that they actually have to tell people things.

I think I'm starting to see why people are praising this book so much. Under the purple prose is a story that has become gripping. And if the love triangle goes where I hope it's going at this point then it's a big step.

I can tell this is a first novel. Lots of grand ideas and purple prose. I can also see the stereotypical YA love triangle being set up already and am wincing in anticipation.

Wow, Rosaline's parents are the worst. They're so demeaning, acting like they're supportive but the "support" comes at the cost of constant derision. Note to self: if your adult kid makes choices you don't agree with, at some point you have to accept it and not continue to punish them.

This book is basically what would happen if Bella Swan had magic and attended evil Hogwarts.

I love the way this author phrases their advice. "Avoid any reference to dietetics or gastronomic processes at the table. People are there to eat, not discuss what happens to the food afterwards."
Wise words.

Something about the writing style of this book has struck me in a very positive way. It's very immersive without being wordy, and I am already hooked even though I'm not very far into the story yet.

I almost never sit in my powered-off car when listening to an audiobook just to hear what happens next, but this last chapter did it for me. I literally had tears in my eyes, which also almost never happens to me with books. Apollo really has come a long, long way. My chest was warm with pride just from watching this character change over the last four books. Now can he survive the experience?