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belle-keys · 8 months

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"Things are so much sweeter when they have an ending; things are so much more painful when they can be ripped away."

Official character art by Little Chmura for the new Masters of Death (2023) by Olivie Blake. Published by Tor Books.

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raven-the-claw · 8 months

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am i the only one who thinks charlie spring (heartstopper), charlie davis (girl in pieces) and charlie kelmeckis (the perks of being a wallflower) all have the same vibe?

idk why.

#charlie spring #charlie kelmeckis #charlie davis #heartstopper #the perks of being a wallflower #girl in pieces #alice oseman #kathleen glasgow #stephen chbosky #booktok books #book tumblr #reading #variants

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lovelylonelymoonlight · 2 years

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Booktokers will recommend the most brain dead, worse than wattpad, misogynist racist homophonic terf rhetoric filled “book” that’s 97% sex scenes and then look you in the eye and tell you they Refuse to read classic lit cause it’s “boring”

And like you actually didn’t have to tell me that I figured it out myself

#this got me canceled on booktok let’s see how it goes on tumblr #anti booktok #anti intellectualism #classic lit #books #booktok #booktok books #collen hoover #the cruel prince #<fuck everyone who said that book was good #no not all classics are good. yes classics are problematic and lack diversity. no not everyone can read classics.#no you do not have to read classics to have good taste in books. intellect isn’t always related to what you read.#im trying to clarify everything I got called out for but I cannot remember everything

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rogue-indshadows · 1 month

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Books recommendation 📚😇😊🥰

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book-dragon02 · 7 months

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Reading Percy Jackson for the first time is wild ;) Reading it as an aromatic and I can’t see Annabeth and Percy as more then friends is even wilder because I thought I would love it but I just don’t see the chemistry Sorry :(

#percy jackson #percy jackon and the olympians #percy and annabeth #percy and grover #percy and sally #percy and poseidon #booktok books #aro memes #bookworm #book #books #booklover #book dragon #books and reading

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jackstheprinceofhearts · 1 year

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edit: i would also like to note that i found caraval because of booktok so it can be good sometimes :) (i also do not have tiktok myself because who needs the toxicity but i see a lot of tiktok on pinterest)

alright this is random but PSA about all books:

i know i make theories about acftl often and reply to them in asks but i would like everyone to remember:

at the end of the day it is, in fact, a silly little book and is not that deep and making theories is fun but there is no need for people to argue a ton about it imo because the reason you make theories is for FUN correcting people is fine but idk weirds me out when people will get so mad about book theories like YOU'RE MEANT TO BE HAVING FUN if it's not fun for you and you're taking it way too serious and going around being rude to people then are you actually having fun??? it's also ok to not agree with a theory or like a theory too :) the entire point of reading (especially the YA genre) is for fun.

another thing: STOP BEING SO CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING ON BOOKTOK. i have seen way too many things of people getting mad because they see teenagers with aesthetic book shelves or people who spend a lot of money on books and it's so weird to me because their only argument is "they're making it about the aesthetic"AND ITS THE SAME WITH DARK ACADEMIA i saw a post of somebody gatekeeping dark academia and saying you can't like it if you don't read poetry or classics 😐 LIKE ITS AN AESTHETIC NOT A CULTURE??? HELLO???? it's literally just liking dark academia stuff and how it looks and the style. i have never read a poetry book yet i still love the dark academia aesthetic so why are we gatekeeping 🤨 if it gets people excited about books that's a good thing.

i don't care if this is controversial or makes people mad because it's my opinion and i think people need to stop gatekeeping books or saying shit like "you're not a real reader if you haven't read ____!!!" i don't like booktok or tiktok at all and i think tiktok can ruin things sometimes sure but like why are you hating on people for liking the aesthetic of books 😐 reading is a personal thing to the individual imo. some people like classics, some people like YA, some people like adult fantasy, some people like non-fiction, some people go to the library a lot, some people just buy books, some people listen to audio books, some don't. it's all a personal thing and it's meant to just be entertaining and interesting.

thank you for coming to my tedtalk.

(also i would like to mention that i got inspired to make this post by this video and it's super interesting please check it out if you haven't:) )

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maidskiii · 11 months

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#Booktok #booktok books #bookish #polls #poll #book poll #if he had been with me #a good girls guide to murder #It ends with us #the book thief #they both die at the end #a court of thorns and roses #acotar #Song of achilles #the silent patient #the seven husbands of Evelyn hugo #A little life

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booklover-445 · 1 year

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"Better the devil you know than the devil you don't."

Jennifer Lynn Barnes ( The Inheritance Games)

#books and reading #literature #books & libraries #booktok books #book blog #book quotes #the inheritance trilogy #inheritance games #the hawthorne brothers #bookworm #quoteoftheday

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cupids-chronicles · 7 months

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Hades X Persephone Saga: A Touch of Ruin #2

Author: Scarlett St. Clair

Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Mythology

My Rating: ⭐⭐/5.

Spice: 🌶🌶🌶

Goodreads rating: 3.8/5

Pages: ‎‎448

Published: 22 April 2020

A Touch of ruin Review

Note: This book is intended for mature audiences over the age of 18 due to explicit content (steamy chapters).

Sequels. They're a tricky business, aren’t they? To quote an entirely different universe: with great power comes great responsibility. After finishing the first book one would assume that the sequel would carry the same electricity. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.

If you ever imagined the powerful Queen of the Underworld, Persephone, being chased by paparazzi in high heels and a toxic taste in relationships, then "A Touch of Ruin" is just the novel for you. At 448 pages, Scarlett St. Clair presents us with the much-awaited sequel to "A Touch of Darkness", and I’ll be frank: I have some feelings.

To start with the positive, Scarlett St. Clair's writing is, as always, engrossing. Whether you love or hate the story, you can't deny that she has a way with words that just pulls you in. I was captivated, even as I rolled my eyes. My favourite line, “Create the life you want, Persephone, and stop listening to everyone else,” echoes throughout the book as Persephone struggles with external and internal pressures.

However, it seems like our Protagonist, Persephone took a detour through Teen Angst Town and stayed there. Throughout the novel, her behavior is erratic, impulsive, and well, very human. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but for someone who's on the way to becoming the Queen of the Underworld, one would hope for a bit more maturity.

Hades, on the other hand, while alluring with his mysterious persona in the first novel, now seems more like a puzzled lover than the powerful god of the dead. Their relationship seems to rely more on makeup sex than actual communication. And this tragic lack of communication results in some utterly avoidable drama.

The plot, if we can find it between the lustful gazes and angst-filled outbursts, seemed lost. There were several subplots that felt more like distractions than genuine additions to the story. This series had such potential to delve deep into Greek mythology, but instead, it often felt like it was skimming the surface, using familiar names without embodying the weight they carry.

However, not everything is a miss in this book. The secondary characters shine bright, providing some much-needed humor and depth. Hermes, with his sass, was a much-needed palette cleanser, and Apollo, once you warm up to him, offers layers that make you question your initial judgments. It's these characters, alongside the hints of a more enticing plot for the upcoming book, that will likely have me (somewhat masochistically) coming back for more.

In conclusion, while "A Touch of Ruin" does justice to its title with the chaos it presents, it does remind readers of the pitfalls of love, the weight of insecurity, and the importance of, well, good communication.

If you're here for the drama, angst, and a sprinkling of Greek gods in modern settings, dive in. Just maybe keep a stress ball handy. And for those looking for a deep dive into Greek mythology, perhaps look elsewhere, or at least manage your expectations. For now, I'll be waiting to see if Persephone finds her way in the next installment or if we'll be plunged further into ruin.

P.S. Scarlett, if you ever wanted to write this series in Hermes' POV let me know because I am HERE for it. Maybe some of the humor and sass will bring some light into the dark (pun intended) story that you've woven.

Please note that this book is part of a series and can not be read as a stand alone. Lucky for you this can be your little weekend binge as almost all the books in the series has already been released !

Wait a minute boys and girls, check out these trigger warnings first:

Kidnapping

Mental illness

Sexual Assault

Suicide (off page)

Death

Getting Drugged

Alcohol use

Torture

Prostitution

Romance Tropes, you ask ?

Miscommunication

Retelling

Marriage

Who do we meet in this book ?

Hades

Persephone (Perri)

What to read next:

Neon Gods (Dark Olympus) by Katee Robert.

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.

Drag Me Up (Gods of Hunger) by R.M. Virtues.

Or just like read the next few books of this series.

#book review #books #romance books #book recommendations #bookstagram #review #books and reading #bookworm #a touch of ruin #hades #persephone #hades and persephone #romance #romantic #booktok books #bookish

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wierdshenanigans · 9 months

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The type of books that are good, amazing even, but aren't good enough to spiritually and permanently change your brain chemicals forever like books with proper fandoms do are exactly the type of books that only appear in booktok recommendations but never anywhere else. In this essay I will-

#booktok books #booktok #books and reading #bookstagram #reading #books & libraries #books #book lovers #twin crowns #Booktok recommended #Books with fandoms just hit different #They have fandoms for a reason #While booktok recommend books are good #They just lack the beauty of these other special books #Red white and royal blue is an exception although tbf it does have a fandom it just appears alot on booktok recommend #The things we leave unfinished is also an exception

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hayatheauthor · 9 months

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this is so random but i need it for a tiktok idea-

which book character do you think gives off daddy issues vibes? like if your friend came up to you and told you their fav character was this person you would automatically think 'yeah you def have daddy issues'

help i need to post this draft by tomorrow

#i mainly read ya fantasy or fantasy in general #but am pretty aware of the booktok books #so you can say any character from that space #or anyone in general really #just needs to be a book character #soc is one of my favs so you could maybe just say which crow you think fits this that would be good too #i was thinking kaz but idkkk #book characters #fantasy books #haya: talks #booktok #book blog #bookblr #bookstagram #booklr #booktok books

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poetic-gays · 1 year

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My Top 10 Books of 2022

(in no particular order, all 4 or 5 stars. This doesn’t count novellas, plays, comics, or rereads. It’s strictly books I’ve read for the first time in 2022. I’ve also limited myself to one book per series.)

⁃ The Bronzed Beasts

⁃ The Atlas Six

⁃ These Violent Delights

⁃ Last Night at the Telegraph Club

⁃ The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

⁃ I Kissed Shara Wheeler

⁃The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

- Ace of Spades

- Parable of the Talents

- Self Made Boys

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raven-the-claw · 8 months

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the remus lupin reading challenge because i couldnt find one so im making it myself:

1. The Picture of Dorian Gray

no explanation needed.

2. Heartstopper

anyone who says nick and charlie are jegulus variants is wrong. THE VANS TO HIS CONVERSE HELLO ARE YALL BLIND??

3. The Secret History

havent read it myself but i'll trust booktok on this one

4. Anne of Green Gables

lily made him read it but he ended up loving it

5. Six of Crows

he would read it and i dont give a single shit about your opinion

6. The Perks of Being A Wallflower

there is something incredibly remus about this book. also dont read it if u ever wanna feel happy again.

7. The Song of Achillies

again, havent read it myself, but i know its gay and sad and thats pretty much remus so yeah.

8. Call Me By Your Name

i just started reading it so i dont really know much about it but i know enough to say that yes remus would read this

9. Pretty Much Anything By Jane Austen

listen, i personally cant understand A SINGLE FUCKING WORD jane austen is saying bc english is not my first language, but remus probably could.

10. The Hunger Games

this one does not give remus vibes but i feel like he would love it

11. Dead Poets Society

the movie is better tho

12. Little Women

i have absolutely no fucking clue what the hell this book is about but ive seen it everywhere so why not

13. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

idk how, idk why, but he would read it and you cant convince me otherwise.

14. Red White and Royal Blue

mY life is the crown, and yOurs is POLITICS. and i will NOT trade one prison for anOTHer.

15. If We Were Villains

again, no fucking clue what its about saw it everywhere so yeah.

16. Animal Farm

he TOTALLY would read banned literature the chaotic academia king he is <33

17. The Book Theif

it just makes sense

lmk if i forgot something

#remus lupin #remus lupin core #chaotic academia #dark academia #light academia #booktok books #books #reading #reading challenge #gay and sad #dead gay wizards #wolfstar #marauders era #harry potter #tea drinker #chocolate #anti jkr

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lostinw0nderlandd · 5 months

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So I wasn’t ready to give up Fourth Wing or Iron flame yet so I decided to start listening to them on audible. Ive already listened to Fourth Wing and now I’ve just started listening to Iron Flame - there’s a lot to unpack here so I’m happy I’m listening and reprocessing. My brain is 🤯🤯🤯.

Also, I rented After Everything and yes, I’m excited to watch it but I’m not in the mood to deal with Hardin & Tessa rn.

#personal.#fourth wing #iron flame #violet and xaden #harden and tess #after everything #books #movies #idk #rantinggggg #unpopular opinion #I’m just ranting #reading #audiobooks #bookblr #booktok books #bookworld #booknerd #bookshelf

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rogue-indshadows · 1 month

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The ballad of songbirds and snakes.

Review :

- 📖 I was so immersed in the book, completely enjoyed it until the end which I didn't like so minus one 🌟

- 🎥 I really lovedddddd the cast, they were stellar but movie removed so many aspects from the book which were crucial part of the story Ughhhhhh!!

- the songs in both book and movie were beautiful✨🍂🍁

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everdeenxmellark · 10 months

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“this was what was wrong with me. all this time i had been trying to figure out the secrets of the universe, the secrets of my own body, of my own heart. all of the answers had always been so close and yet i had always fought them without even knowing it. from the minute i met dante, i had fallen in love with him. i just didn’t let myself know it, think it, feel it.”

- aristotle mendoza

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