CJ
@cjmerriman.bsky.social
Book lover. Other loves include my husband, my Furred Ones, my work, and my family. Oh yes, and a little thing called human rights. Let’s try not to lose them!
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CJ
@cjmerriman.bsky.social
· Jan 25
Favorite book genres are fantasy, romance, mystery and psychological thrillers 📚💙
The Poppy War. Compelling and horrifying. Rin frustrates but her motives are understandable. She is surrounded by good but equally flawed characters. Despite the nightmarish quality of some parts, I give this 5 ⭐️ The way it immersed me & made me feel with and for the characters was stellar. #BookSky
July 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The Poppy War. Compelling and horrifying. Rin frustrates but her motives are understandable. She is surrounded by good but equally flawed characters. Despite the nightmarish quality of some parts, I give this 5 ⭐️ The way it immersed me & made me feel with and for the characters was stellar. #BookSky
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July 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I have so much to do and no desire to do any of it. I just want to curl up with my book and read. Work calls though and I must go. #BookSky 📚💙
July 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I have so much to do and no desire to do any of it. I just want to curl up with my book and read. Work calls though and I must go. #BookSky 📚💙
The fourth book in the Empyrean series won’t be out until late next year or 2027 because of time with family and other projects including adaptation for TV. I would rather she spent time with family and skip adaptation to write. Prefer my imagination and want next book! 😂 #BookSky 📚💙
July 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The fourth book in the Empyrean series won’t be out until late next year or 2027 because of time with family and other projects including adaptation for TV. I would rather she spent time with family and skip adaptation to write. Prefer my imagination and want next book! 😂 #BookSky 📚💙
On part 2 of The Poppy War.
*Spoilerish*
The war has started. I have theories about Rin’s origins and who Jiang is. Won’t say anything here so I don’t spoil, but I have thoughts. Rin is getting kind of obnoxious re: Phoenix and power. #BookSky 📚💙
*Spoilerish*
The war has started. I have theories about Rin’s origins and who Jiang is. Won’t say anything here so I don’t spoil, but I have thoughts. Rin is getting kind of obnoxious re: Phoenix and power. #BookSky 📚💙
July 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
On part 2 of The Poppy War.
*Spoilerish*
The war has started. I have theories about Rin’s origins and who Jiang is. Won’t say anything here so I don’t spoil, but I have thoughts. Rin is getting kind of obnoxious re: Phoenix and power. #BookSky 📚💙
*Spoilerish*
The war has started. I have theories about Rin’s origins and who Jiang is. Won’t say anything here so I don’t spoil, but I have thoughts. Rin is getting kind of obnoxious re: Phoenix and power. #BookSky 📚💙
My husband buried Brody in his toys. You can see how thrilled he is about it 😂
June 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
My husband buried Brody in his toys. You can see how thrilled he is about it 😂
Summer Sons was a lot better than I expected. I figured out whodunnit long before the reveal, but it was still an intense confrontation. The relationships were raw and gritty and realistic. Ultimately sad and hopeful. If you like queer southern gothic horror, this is a great read. #BookSky
June 29, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Summer Sons was a lot better than I expected. I figured out whodunnit long before the reveal, but it was still an intense confrontation. The relationships were raw and gritty and realistic. Ultimately sad and hopeful. If you like queer southern gothic horror, this is a great read. #BookSky
Ok, halfway through Summer Sons and it’s getting better. More focus on the mystery, which is what interests me. It’s still not my favorite read but thankfully am enjoying it more. #BookSky 📚💙
June 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ok, halfway through Summer Sons and it’s getting better. More focus on the mystery, which is what interests me. It’s still not my favorite read but thankfully am enjoying it more. #BookSky 📚💙
Am reading Summer Sons at someone’s request. This is so not me. I like the mystery and ghost vibe but can definitely do without drug using, street racing bad boys. That just bores me. I am not the target audience. Just trying to get through this. #BookSky
June 27, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Am reading Summer Sons at someone’s request. This is so not me. I like the mystery and ghost vibe but can definitely do without drug using, street racing bad boys. That just bores me. I am not the target audience. Just trying to get through this. #BookSky
Finished “Seven Year Itch.” I liked Calder, Dakota got better overall, and the story was good, but this wasn’t my favorite. I’ll still read Luke’s story when it comes out. Daws is good at getting me invested. #BookSky 📚💙
June 24, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Finished “Seven Year Itch.” I liked Calder, Dakota got better overall, and the story was good, but this wasn’t my favorite. I’ll still read Luke’s story when it comes out. Daws is good at getting me invested. #BookSky 📚💙
Am almost halfway through Seven Year Itch, a follow up to Amy Daws’ Nine Month Contract. I loved NMC, but am struggling with SYI. It’s taken this long for the FMC to become even a little likable. Tide is beginning to turn now though. Hope things change soon. #BookSky 📚💙
June 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Am almost halfway through Seven Year Itch, a follow up to Amy Daws’ Nine Month Contract. I loved NMC, but am struggling with SYI. It’s taken this long for the FMC to become even a little likable. Tide is beginning to turn now though. Hope things change soon. #BookSky 📚💙
Now up, the next in Amy Daws’ Mountain Men Matchmaker series, “Seven Year Itch.” Calder’s story picks up with Wyatt’s wedding to Trista. Every is back at it, setting Calder up with Dakota. This should be interesting. Let the fights ensue. #BookSky 📚💙
June 23, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Now up, the next in Amy Daws’ Mountain Men Matchmaker series, “Seven Year Itch.” Calder’s story picks up with Wyatt’s wedding to Trista. Every is back at it, setting Calder up with Dakota. This should be interesting. Let the fights ensue. #BookSky 📚💙
Finished “Wild Side” by Elsie Silver. She’s now a new favorite go-to author for me. Wild Side allowed me to get to know the characters more deeply than in the earlier books. They were really vulnerable. Can’t wait for “Wild Card” to come out this fall.
June 23, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Finished “Wild Side” by Elsie Silver. She’s now a new favorite go-to author for me. Wild Side allowed me to get to know the characters more deeply than in the earlier books. They were really vulnerable. Can’t wait for “Wild Card” to come out this fall.
Finished Elsie Silver’s “Wild Love.” Sweet and spicy, this was such a good read. No real angst, just two people figuring things out together. Throw in a funny 12 year old girl and you have a great story. Can’t wait to read the next in the series, “Wild Eyes.” #BookSky
June 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Finished Elsie Silver’s “Wild Love.” Sweet and spicy, this was such a good read. No real angst, just two people figuring things out together. Throw in a funny 12 year old girl and you have a great story. Can’t wait to read the next in the series, “Wild Eyes.” #BookSky