Hello all, I am finally back because I finally read a book! One book so far this new year but you know what? I’ll take it. I read this one after one of the other r/fantasy mod’s pointed out Alexis Hall’s review for it on goodreads and thought to myself ‘challenge accepted’. You can read my (very lengthy) reaction thread here–it doesn’t spoil too much but I don’t think this is a book that can really be spoiled much anyway. It’s a long thread full of wtf-ery—don’t say you weren’t warned. 😀
Other than that I did get a few new books in the mail again.



- The Kindred by Alechia Dow
- Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer
- Ariadne by Jennifer Saint (I bought the UK version because just look at that stunning cover!)
Not sure if I’ll be reading this week or not. Have had a bad mental health state over the weekend and now I’m behind in chores and I’m also scheduled to have my covid booster shot tomorrow evening. Despite feeling slightly less stressed over the last week, I somehow feel stressed?? I think it’s just some stress that caught up with me because I was on the verge of burnout again. Thanks to my therapist for pointing that out.
Anywho. I am working on my year end reading stats post and hope to have that up very soon. Two posts in one week! Is this a comeback? Guess we’ll see. Happy reading, all!
Mostly I try to avoid Twitter, but fun tweets like that peak my interest. Happy reading!
Haha, totally get it! Twitter can be a minefield but I tend to avoid all the drama.
Welcome back, maybe haha 🙂 hope the stress drops for you! So many beautiful covers 😍
Thank you!
Following your reading on Twitter was pretty fun! I am not tempted by it in the least, but I followed along with pleasure
Haha, glad you enjoyed 😉
Welcome back!! ❤️
Thank you!
Welcome back even if it is sporadically. I hope the stress eases off for you soon!!
Thanks, Misty! Hope you are doing well.
Thank you I am doing much better!!
Glad to hear it!
Nice to see your posts again! I hope the stress eases for you soon ❤ I just read your thread and your reactions gave me life! Too funny 😂 I’m half tempted to read the book for myself just to see all the bits you’ve pointed out but also, it slightly terrifies me? Haha.
Thanks, Dini! haha, glad I could make you laugh. 🙂 Also, that’s kind of why I read it too! Lol
I’m always happy to read your posts, Lisa! Take care of yourself first and post whenever you want to! 🙂
Thank you. ❤
Nice to see you reading again.
I enjoyed Ariadne and that cover is gorgeous.
Lynn 😀
Thanks, it nice to be reading!
Glad to hear you enjoyed that one, it looks fantastic.