#chainbreaker

[aurorawest]

Reading update

The Restless Dark by Erica Waters - 4.25/5 stars

Genuinely good YA thriller.

The Stagsblood Prince by Gideon E Wood - 4.25/5 stars

This one ripped my heart out and I am going to be PISSED if there isn't a happy ending in the third book in the trilogy.

You First by JC Lillis - 4.25/5 stars

You'd think a book that is essentially an Incredibles AU would be lighthearted, right? You wouldn't think you'd practically be sobbing by the end? Haha! You thought wrong!

Wranglestone by Darren Charlton - 4.25/5 stars

I initially rated this 4.25 stars but honestly I might bump it up to 4.5. It's a zombie story but it was really well done, and I ordered the second book in the series the minute I finished this one.

The Falcon and the Foe by AJ Truman - 3.75/5 stars

Felix Silver, Teaspoons, & Witches by Harry Cook - DNF

This one was too Middle Grade for me.

Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers - 3.5/5 stars

So I won my local indie bookstore's trivia in March and the first place prize was a bunch of books that I never would have picked up on my own, including this one. I bumped it to the front of my TBR pile because I thought it would make a good comp for the manuscript I'm editing - it's about a woman who meets and drunkenly marries a stranger in Vegas, then falls in love with her afterwards. The book is really not a romance though, and is actually about burnout. I might have rated it higher if it didn't sell itself as a romance.

All the Better Part of Me by Molly Ringle - 4.25/5 stars

The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley - 5/5 stars

"What if France won the Napoleonic Wars because of time travelers" shouldn't have shattered me the way this book did, but of course it's a Natasha Pulley novel so it absolutely did. There isn't a single one of her books that don't live in my mind rent free for apparently the rest of time after I read them, but man. I'm not sure if this one hurt as much as The Lost Future of Pepperharrow, but it's pretty close. Missouri Kite is the most Gay Little Man™. And Joe, poor Joe. The PINING. The YEARNING. When the reveal happens, I had to go back and read prior sections of the book and good god do they hit different. Different and SADDER. AKDJF;AKDJFKDAFJ;D JUST PLEASE READ IT PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.

A Destiny of Dragons by TJ Klune - DNF

Not only did I DNF this, I removed the rest of the series from my TBR pile and will be offloading them at my local indie bookstore's next book buy-back. I think the worst part of this one was that he dedicated it to his eighth grade English teacher, who apparently told him his stories would never amount to anything. And like. What an awful thing for a teacher to tell a kid (sidebar, my eighth grade English teacher is one of the reasons I started to really take writing seriously, she was amazingly supportive - thank you, Mrs. Brzezinski!). But reading this series is like...you know, she might have had a point. I KID I KID WE ALL KNOW KLUNE ACTUALLY CAN WRITE but holy shit again, this series is so bad. The writing was a little better than The Lightning-Struck Heart but the characters are so fucking annoying. The term Mary Sue gets thrown around a lot and I'm generally not a fan of its application (since usually it's used to tear down teenage girls) but Sam of Wilds is such a fucking Mary Sue (or Gary Stu, I guess, but down with the gender binary, let's just have one word). Everyone wants to have sex with him and while it may have been sort of funny at first (it wasn't), by book 2, the joke has worn extremely thin. Also there's a prophecy about him, because of course there is. And he's the most powerful wizard ever. And yeah, I've read a lot of books where there's a prophecy about the MC and they're the Most Powerful Magic Person Ever, but they're usually not this annoying.

Chainbreaker by Tara Sim - 5/5 stars

This is book 2 of a really interesting and original fantasy/steampunk series. I really enjoyed the first one but this one was even better. It takes place in a world where time running correctly is controlled by clock towers. The main character is a clock mechanic (obviously an important job) who falls in love with the clock spirit of the town of Enfield (delightful, since my wife is from Enfield and it's not a place you often see mentioned in fiction). This book raises the stakes of the first one and takes place largely in India. Highly recommend.

Stormhaven by Jordan L Hawk - 4.25/5 stars

Game Changer by Rachel Reid - 4/5 stars

Is this the OG m/m hockey book? There was something very quaint about it haha.

The Best Man's Problem by Sera Taíno - DNF

I'm beginning to realize that I don't really like books where the family is given equal importance to the romance.

Arctic Wild by Annabeth Albert - 4/5 stars

Hummingbird Heartbreak by Max Walker - 2.75/5 stars

I found Dusty's reaction to the reveal of Brandon's past to be over-the-top and unreasonable (like, unreasonable within the context of the story - obviously characters can react unreasonably to things, but it still needs to make sense for them!). I probably would have rated this 3 stars if not for that, because it's a sweet enough love story.

The World We Make by NJ Jemisin - 2.5/5 stars

NK Jemisin, please do not read this. Jemisin has been open about how difficult this book was to write, and about the fact that she couldn't handle the trilogy she'd planned and took it down to a duology, and…unfortunately, it shows. I loved the first book but this one was a disappointing finale. The pacing was uneven and the character development stalled. Plot threads were introduced and either vanished (Bronca's new girlfriend) or were resolved in a way that felt unearned (the mayoral race, Manny's true identity, honestly the whole big conflict). Aislyn was an interesting character who ultimately felt underutilized. I actually, physically cringed at a couple points during this book—the coda was really just one long cringe, and the other moment was when Brooklyn calls...Beyonce. Who is an old friend. But then Beyonce is never brought up again and I couldn't tell you what the purpose of her inclusion in the book was. I'm sure some people love that kind of stuff but I can't stand it.

I did really love the other cities though! If Jemisin ever returned to this universe, I'd read a book about Faiyum in a heartbeat. His snark and his gay little crocodile earring were chef's kiss.

Jemisin is a fabulous writer and all my issues with this book feel like the result of an author forcing herself to write something she wasn't feeling and just wanted to be done with. Disappointing all the same since I had really been looking forward to this one.

The Sugared Game by KJ Charles - 5/5 stars

It is not possible to go wrong with an AJ Charles book and this one is no exception. I love Kim and Will so much, and I really really hope the third book builds on the trust they established in this one.

Sixteen Souls by Rose Talbot - 3.75/5 stars

I liked this book but I did find myself, at the climax, wondering why on earth living people would sacrifice themselves to save ghosts from...being more dead? Like. They're...already dead.

#natasha pulley #the kingdoms #kj charles #the sugared game #the restless dark #erica waters #the stagsblood prince #gideon e wood #you first #jc lillis #wranglestone #darren charlton #honey girl #morgan rogers #a destiny of dragons #tj klune #chainbreaker #tara sim #hummingbird heartbreak #max walker #the world we make #nk jemisin #sixteen souls #rosie talbot #reading tag

[mtg-cards-hourly]

Chainbreaker

Scarecrows deemed too malevolent to roam free are shackled to boulders or dolmen stones. Their animosity usually outlives the chains.

Artist: Jeff Miracola TCG Player Link Scryfall Link EDHREC Link

#mtg #magic the gathering #tcg #$0.23 #jeff miracola #chainbreaker #shadowmoor #artifact #creature #scarecrow

[haveyoureadthisfantasybook]

vote yes if you have finished the entire book.

vote no if you have not finished the entire book.

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#fantasy #books #Chainbreaker #Tara Sim #Timekeeper #poll

[sockswritings]

books i've read in 2022

↳ chainbreaker, tara sim (★★★★.5)

#emmas aesthetics #emma reads #books i've read in 2022 #chainbreaker #chainbreaker book #tara sim #queued post

[razreads]

The world as we know it is changing. Nothing can ever stay exactly as it is. Best get on the wagon before it leaves you in the dust.

Tara Sim, Chainbreaker

#razreads #book quote #tara sim #chainbreaker #timekeeper trilogy #change #queue have a good day now

[nolongerthehero]

🎤🌟 Dive into the soulful world of Henny Holyfield, a beacon of authenticity and musical genius in the Northern California scene. 🎵💫 Known as Jeffrey Harris to some, Henny Holyfield brings a unique blend of inspiration from legends like 2pac, Nas, MC Hammer, and Heavy D, crafting a sound that's as impactful as it is fun. With over 500 live performances under his belt, Henny's energy and dedication to community and self-expression shine through every note. Join us as we explore the journey, challenges, and triumphs of a true pioneer, whose perseverance and talent are redefining success and leadership in music. 🚀✨ #HennyHolyfield #MusicPioneer #SoulfulSounds #NorthernCaliforniaMusic #AuthenticVibes #MusicalGenius #CommunityLeader #BreakThroughArtist Facebook.com/hennyholyfield Instagram.com/hennyholyfield Tiktok.com/mrhennyholyfield Youtube.com/hennyholyfield

#authenticartistry #chainbreaker #communitycare #demetrius-reynolds #dini #hennyholyfield #hiphopculture #musicalinfluence #musicrevolution #northerncalmusic #soulfuljourney #vigilantes-radio #whodiniblak

[brucedinsman]

Music mix: Chain Breaker

Artist: Zach Willams album: “Chain Breaker” (2016) “Chain Breaker” If you’ve been walking the same old road for miles and milesIf you’ve been hearing the same old voice tell the same old liesIf you’re trying to fill the same old holes insideThere’s a better life, there’s a better lifeIf you’ve got pain, He’s a pain takerIf you feel lost, He’s a way-makerIf you need freedom or saving, He’s a…

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#2024 #Chainbreaker #Zach Willams

[zeph1rus]

I had reason to grab some unexportable marked certs out of my osx keychain, so I wrote up the process in a Gist. There doesn't seem to be any good instructions on how to do this, especially now google is useless.

#osx #keychain #chainbreaker #infosec

[run-with-the-wolvez]

Misty is tonight's biggest loser. Her punishment is the SAW (2004) Reverse Bear Trap

#toontown #toontown corporate clash #ttcc #high roller #ttcc high roller #misty monsoon #the rainmaker #rainmaker #CHAINBREAK

[myrmidia]

Jartel Delyl - Echo knight (NPC)

He’s the party’s favourite >:)

#dnd #art #illustration #digital art #dnd character #dungeons and dragons #drawing #digitalart #painting #drow #drow art #chainbreakers

[thegreatyin]

ive thought a lot about The Bandaged Scoundrel's opinion on revolutionaries and the liberation of night tbh. i don't think they necessarily care for any of it but it's in the exact same way they don't necessarily care for the masters and judgements. yes despite their heart's desire ending being power. it's all some sort of means to an end. a fun hobby. a tool to serve a higher purpose. what is that purpose? yes

#they haven't (metaphorically) told me what their actual goal is. i just know they feel like a very self-serving character #absolutely ruthless chainbreaker. would become a star if they could. maybe even if they can't. #yin-thoughts #fallen london #i am very much looking forward to unlocking the railway and getting to not do discordance for myself and not find out more abt it

[hvitperle]

Cherish but make it Rumiko Takahashi 💞✨

#oc #original character #dnd #dungeons and dragons #dnd 5e oc #dnd 5e #cherish #the chainbreakers #own art #my art #hvitperle #dnd art #digital art #artists on tumblr #drawing #illustration #Rumiko takahashi #ranma #inuyasha #csp #clip studio #tiefling

[magioffire]

“By Fortune's adverse buffets overborne To solitude I fled, to wilds forlorn, And not in utter loneliness to live, Myself at last did to the Devil give!”    ―      Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,  Faust

art by the lovely @aanthonyvb of valeriu and aeshma!

#art of. #visage. #the unseelie court #fae #demons #fantasy art #relations ; aeshma. #aeshma ; the chainbreaker. #UGHH I LOVE IT SO MUCH!! #i just wanna eat it in a good way #sorry vali your immortal soul belongs to her now :(

[fiasco-of-freyglen]

All aboard the god boat time to talk to god

#fiasco #ardowin hoe #ardowin: hell on earth #the bane train #the Bane Bus #The Bane Boat #chainbreakers

[serpentwined]

LEAN BOYS for @xandechainbreaker

#xande chainbreaker #aendonys hotgo #art #ffxiv #ffxiv art #ff14

[razreads]

I’ll always fight for the promise of an easier tomorrow.

Tara Sim, Chainbreaker

#razreads #book quote #tara sim #chainbreaker #timekeeper trilogy #fight #things will get better #queue have a good day now