JJ
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Mostly thoughts on books. And Magic the Gathering. And food. And cute animals. Oh and gay things.
There is a careful, deliberate magic to answering the most pressing questions from the first book and adding even more mystery in the second. You keep me satisfied and desperately yearn for more. That is this book. Near perfection. 4.76/5⭐️ #TheStrengthoftheFew #booksky
November 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
There is a careful, deliberate magic to answering the most pressing questions from the first book and adding even more mystery in the second. You keep me satisfied and desperately yearn for more. That is this book. Near perfection. 4.76/5⭐️ #TheStrengthoftheFew #booksky
I was utterly confused for a good portion of this book. What an absolute mess. And so much fun. I can’t explain it, but despite the chaos, I had a blast reading. Just don’t ask me to explain the book - because I won’t be able to do it. Well at least. 4.25/5⭐️ #TheAnarchistsCookbook #booksky
November 30, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I was utterly confused for a good portion of this book. What an absolute mess. And so much fun. I can’t explain it, but despite the chaos, I had a blast reading. Just don’t ask me to explain the book - because I won’t be able to do it. Well at least. 4.25/5⭐️ #TheAnarchistsCookbook #booksky
I NEED TO TALK TO SOMEBODY ABOUT THIS BOOK. Omg. It got so good. I can’t stand it #dungeoncrawlercarl #booksky #TheDungeonAnarchistsCookbook
November 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I NEED TO TALK TO SOMEBODY ABOUT THIS BOOK. Omg. It got so good. I can’t stand it #dungeoncrawlercarl #booksky #TheDungeonAnarchistsCookbook
I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited for a book. So excited that I actually paid full price which I never EVER do lol #TheStrengthoftheFew #booksky
November 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited for a book. So excited that I actually paid full price which I never EVER do lol #TheStrengthoftheFew #booksky
I have never been so excited to be so utterly confused lol 😅 #TheStrengthoftheFew #booksky
November 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I have never been so excited to be so utterly confused lol 😅 #TheStrengthoftheFew #booksky
If you loved the first book, be prepared to be have your expectations flipped. This mostly a growing love story that you can’t help but cheer on. The last 20% had me furiously page-turning - left slightly breathless in anticipation of things to come. 4.5/5 ⭐️
#ACourtofMistandaFury #ACOTAR #booksky
#ACourtofMistandaFury #ACOTAR #booksky
November 14, 2025 at 5:11 AM
If you loved the first book, be prepared to be have your expectations flipped. This mostly a growing love story that you can’t help but cheer on. The last 20% had me furiously page-turning - left slightly breathless in anticipation of things to come. 4.5/5 ⭐️
#ACourtofMistandaFury #ACOTAR #booksky
#ACourtofMistandaFury #ACOTAR #booksky
An ok month. But #ACourtofThornsandRoses was 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻 #booksky
October 31, 2025 at 3:37 PM
An ok month. But #ACourtofThornsandRoses was 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻 #booksky
A fairy tale in many ways but offers the adult reader much more than whimsy and magic. #ACourtofThornsandRoses offers a deeply satisfying look at human frailty and emotional bonds that stretch beyond fae or human-all of this wrapped in exquisitely penned, poetically elegant prose.4.5/5 ⭐️ #booksky
October 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
A fairy tale in many ways but offers the adult reader much more than whimsy and magic. #ACourtofThornsandRoses offers a deeply satisfying look at human frailty and emotional bonds that stretch beyond fae or human-all of this wrapped in exquisitely penned, poetically elegant prose.4.5/5 ⭐️ #booksky
Ok let's see what all the fuss is about. 🤔 #booksky #acourtofthornsandroses
October 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Ok let's see what all the fuss is about. 🤔 #booksky #acourtofthornsandroses
If you were to ask me what this book is about, I'd stare at you blankly - I have no idea. There was very little plot to chew on. The character development was sparse. The prose felt oddly staccato. An overall laborious experience. 3/5 ⭐️ #booksky #thebladeitself
October 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM
If you were to ask me what this book is about, I'd stare at you blankly - I have no idea. There was very little plot to chew on. The character development was sparse. The prose felt oddly staccato. An overall laborious experience. 3/5 ⭐️ #booksky #thebladeitself
Please tell me #thebladeitself gets better as you read more. I'm 15% in, and I'm really not vibing with this book. It feels so slow. 😐 #booksky
October 16, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Please tell me #thebladeitself gets better as you read more. I'm 15% in, and I'm really not vibing with this book. It feels so slow. 😐 #booksky
Ok starting my first #joeabercrombie novel - #thebladeitself. He has been very hyped up on my reading feeds. I hope I like it #booksky
October 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Ok starting my first #joeabercrombie novel - #thebladeitself. He has been very hyped up on my reading feeds. I hope I like it #booksky
If you want a page-turning, high stakes space opera, #LeviathanWakes is your book. It was entertaining throughout with decent character development that made me care about the MMCs. Miller was tragic but oddly compelling. Not deep by means but a fun ride nonetheless. 4/5 ⭐️ #booksky
October 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
If you want a page-turning, high stakes space opera, #LeviathanWakes is your book. It was entertaining throughout with decent character development that made me care about the MMCs. Miller was tragic but oddly compelling. Not deep by means but a fun ride nonetheless. 4/5 ⭐️ #booksky
Ok so 15% in on #leviathanwakes and this thing slaps. A lit page-turner. They should make a TV show out of this 🤔😉
October 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Ok so 15% in on #leviathanwakes and this thing slaps. A lit page-turner. They should make a TV show out of this 🤔😉
I’m been craving a space opera, and this might scratch that itch? #booksky #leviathanwakes
October 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I’m been craving a space opera, and this might scratch that itch? #booksky #leviathanwakes
The prose. The story. The sorrow. The humanity. All of it can be simply summed in a single word: “beautiful.” 4.25/5 ⭐️
#songofachilles #booksky
#songofachilles #booksky
September 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The prose. The story. The sorrow. The humanity. All of it can be simply summed in a single word: “beautiful.” 4.25/5 ⭐️
#songofachilles #booksky
#songofachilles #booksky
Ok. Against my better judgement, I’ve decided to get my heart broken. Wish me luck 🤞🏼 #songofachilles #booksky
September 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Ok. Against my better judgement, I’ve decided to get my heart broken. Wish me luck 🤞🏼 #songofachilles #booksky
Actually, a better palate cleanser would be #impossiblecreatures ? I think something fun and whimsical might be what I need after reading about an apocalypse. 🤔#booksky
September 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Actually, a better palate cleanser would be #impossiblecreatures ? I think something fun and whimsical might be what I need after reading about an apocalypse. 🤔#booksky
I need a palate cleanser after reading about the end of the world. How sad is #songofachilles ? #booksky
September 21, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I need a palate cleanser after reading about the end of the world. How sad is #songofachilles ? #booksky
This was simply too long. 900 pages 😳 A word of warning - this book is very bleak. You’ll need a palate cleanser after this. Also, this book leaned very political and hit too close to home. The last 10% was worth the long trudge of the other 90%. Almost.
3.75/5 ⭐️ #wanderers #booksky
3.75/5 ⭐️ #wanderers #booksky
September 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This was simply too long. 900 pages 😳 A word of warning - this book is very bleak. You’ll need a palate cleanser after this. Also, this book leaned very political and hit too close to home. The last 10% was worth the long trudge of the other 90%. Almost.
3.75/5 ⭐️ #wanderers #booksky
3.75/5 ⭐️ #wanderers #booksky
One of the best series I’ve ever read. It was moving. Exciting. Incredible pacing. Very few slow moments and everything felt brisk. Best part of finishing a series is if the author sticks the landing. And he did. It was heartfelt. Memorable. And oh so satisfying. 4.5/5 ⭐️
#thetoll #booksky
#thetoll #booksky
September 8, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I just happen to have the day off. 🤩 #videogames #silksong
September 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I just happen to have the day off. 🤩 #videogames #silksong
#redrising had excellent pacing, and I was hooked for the entire ride. Darrow, being filled with fury and vengeance, doesn’t come across as simple and unidimensional. He’s complex. Relatable. His anger is justified and wants his oppressors to burn - and you want to see him succeed. 4.5/5⭐️
#booksky
#booksky
September 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
#redrising had excellent pacing, and I was hooked for the entire ride. Darrow, being filled with fury and vengeance, doesn’t come across as simple and unidimensional. He’s complex. Relatable. His anger is justified and wants his oppressors to burn - and you want to see him succeed. 4.5/5⭐️
#booksky
#booksky
This book has no chill. 😳😳😳 #booksky #redrising
August 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This book has no chill. 😳😳😳 #booksky #redrising