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kittensandforeheadkisses · 10 months

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I am NOT going to let a one star review on goodreads ruin the emotional euphoria I got after finishing one of the best trilogies ever

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toomanyfandomsstuff · 8 months

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Stop why is this the funniest thing ever cause I love this book so much but this is also 100% acurate

#the secret history #tsh #donna tartt #the secret history Donna tartt #goodreads #goodreads reviews

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galaxydefenders03 · 1 year

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I love how 1 star book reviews are either like a whole analysis of the book and how the plot is bad and the characters are unrealistic and how the author is problematic etc or just "this book sucked lol"

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mage-witha-glock · 7 months

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"Mother of Learning is like Harry Potter" Let me stop you right there. Where. Where is it similar. Magic school?? JKR didn't invent that. What else?

Mages and wizards are not the same thing (and witches are completely separate, just like sorcerers, warlocks etc. but JKR doesn't seem to know that or smth). The main characters are completely different. The characters in general are completely different. The type of story is completely different (Magic School vs Slice of Life Timeloop). The timeline is completely different (Modern Britain vs Fantasy world in a time period which just invented guns). The villains are completely different (liches and soul mages vs a dark wizard) the groups are completely different (bunch of archmages vs child soldiers. Yeah Zorian and Zach joined the loop at 15 but by the final battle were 25 and 50 respectively). WHERE ARE THE SIMILARITIES??

#goodreads man #some takes are just not it bruh #mother of learning #anti jkr #anti hp #goodreads reviews

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sorry-im-such-a-bad-person · 1 year

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so did you guys know homestuck is on goodreads

#homestuck #goodreads #goodreads reviews

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beanbowlbaggins · 11 months

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Instagram Book Review:

I was home sick over the long weekend, and while I mostly played The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, I did finish one book. I read Graceling by Kristin Cashore since I received her Graceling book series for the holidays. I just sat in the couch with my favorite blanket and read between naps.

First impressions:

- There could have been more boats and Lienid pirates. I loved them.

- The romantic interest is interesting, but theres no commonplace tropes if that's what you're expecting (and I'm a sucker for happy marriage honestly)

- The horses have no names or personalities, which is too bad because they do an awful lot of demanding work with no complaint.

- and names of certain characters are wonderfully absurd

It's overall a great start to a series, and I took the second book, Fire, to work with me. I'm excited to see what develops in this world.

(a more in depth review is on my Goodreads)

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susie-thewitch · 1 year

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Guys I’m really funny on Goodreads you have no idea it the best social media for me

#iksw #i kissed shara wheeler #casey mcquiston #chloe green #shara wheeler #goodreads #Goodreads book review #goodreads reviews

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bn-brightflower · 2 years

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Sitting here thinking about spider bondage like

#meta #monster fucker #monster fuckers #a spiders mate #tiffany roberts #goodreads #goodreads reviews

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l33lzonwheelz · 8 months

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#writer #indieauthor #amwriting #booktube #book community #book reviews #reading reviews #goodreads reviews #Youtube

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cazydiva · 1 year

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You are excited about your spotify wrap while im waiting for my goodreads 2022 reading challenge wrap. We are not the same.

P.s: im bitter about the spotify wrap don't touch me! (I couldn't get mine)

#chaotic academia #dark academia aesthetic #light acadamia aesthetic #light academia #dark academia #classic academia #books #the secret history #bookblr #romantic academia #spotify #spotify wrap 2022 #goodreads #goodreads reading challenge #goodreads reviews #romantic books #chaotic academic aesthetic #bookworm

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kittensandforeheadkisses · 7 months

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I remember hating caraval years ago why is rated 4 stars on my goodreads??????????????????????

#i dropped the series then #but with the hype of last book ouabh i NEED to start again before ig spoils it for me #i HATE rushing a series but oh well #caraval series #goodreads #goodreads reviews #books #bookaholic #bookish things #bookish #booktok #book tumblr #bookblr #book talk #book things

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animezinglife · 1 year

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That’s one way to start a review.

#funny #goodreads #humor #goodreads reviews #book reviews #bookblr #book #books #fantasy #(he's her husband)

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vavuska · 11 months

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An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!

Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers.

“Like its ferocious heroine, Iron Widow is brutal, bloodthirsty, and full of rage. Zetian's fight to shatter patriarchal definitions of power makes for a truly thrilling read.”

—Julie C. Dao, author of Forest of a Thousand Lanterns

“A primal scream of a book, Iron Widow delivers on all that fury and more, combining meticulous pacing and brilliant world building to make a truly epic read.”

—E.K. Johnston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Aetherbound

“Zetian is the take-no-prisoners heroine you’ll love to cheer on as she crushes everyone who tries to bring her down.”

—Rebecca Schaeffer, author of Not Even Bones

“A bold and brash story that will grab you by the throat from page one. Zhao expertly weaves a story that polishes off classic sci-fi themes and re-imagines them in a lush futuristic world inspired by Ancient China. With an unapologetic heroine who pushes so far beyond the boundaries of expectations, the reader will go on a journey of twists and turns that will make them gasp with each page turn. Thrilling, heart-wrenching, and epic!”

—Kat Cho, internationally bestselling author of Vicious Spirits

“In Iron Widow, Zhao crafts a thrilling, brutal tale with jaw-dropping action and a fierce and unyielding heroine. Zetian is unstoppable, and I dare you not to cheer her on.”

—Elizabeth Lim, bestselling author of Spin the Dawn

“Iron Widow is a gut punch from the very first pages. The action is riveting. The story relentless. The heroine ruthless and unapologetic. Zetian is here to set the world on fire, and her pursuit of vengeance is thrilling and empowering to behold. Sit back and enjoy the show — and stay the hell out of her way.”

—Nicki Pau Preto, author of Crown of Feathers

“A searing, cinematic, gut-punch of a tale, Iron Widow is both wickedly fun and brutally incisive when it comes to the Chinese history and culture it draws inspiration from. There’s no resisting Wu Zetian; once she sinks her claws in you, you’ll be racing alongside her to a shocking, subversive end.”

—Joan He, New York Times–bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find

“Absolutely epic. This is the historical-inspired, futuristic sci-fi mash-up of my wildest dreams. Iron Widow charges headfirst into a world of giant mechas and uncompromising characters. The brutal beauty of Xiran Jay Zhao’s writing kept me glued to the page from start to finish.”

—Chloe Gong, New York Times–bestselling author of These Violent Delights

“I . . . stayed up till 3 a.m. to finish.”

—Lisa Gardner, New York Times-bestselling author

The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises, giant transforming robots that can battle the mecha aliens that lurk beyond the Great Wall. It doesn't matter that the girls often die from the mental strain.

When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, it's to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister's death. But she gets her vengeance in a way nobody expected—she kills him through the psychic link between pilots and emerges from the cockpit unscathed. She is labeled an Iron Widow, a much-feared and much-silenced kind of female pilot who can sacrifice boys to power up Chrysalises instead.

To tame her unnerving yet invaluable mental strength, she is paired up with Li Shimin, the strongest and most controversial male pilot in Huaxia. But now that Zetian has had a taste of power, she will not cower so easily. She will miss no opportunity to leverage their combined might and infamy to survive attempt after attempt on her life, until she can figure out exactly why the pilot system works in its misogynist way—and stop more girls from being sacrificed.

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newtness532 · 2 years

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new hobby: reading 1star goodreads reviews of books i dislike

#these are some of my favorites from one book #jo says stuff #books #goodreads reviews

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brightreads · 1 year

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The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

Rating: 5/5

In Russia, where civilization and wilderness meet, is where Vasilisa and her family live. She loves listening to fairytales and takes care of the spirits that protect the house. Her father remarries a city woman and brings her to their small village. She hates the creatures of the house and forbids honoring them. To make matters more complicated, a new priest arrives and is determined to instill the fear of god in the villagers. He and Vasilisa are at odds with each other. Fear and danger begin to encircle Vasilisa especially when crops begin to fail and hardship befalls the village. She helps the creatures in secret and protects her family as much as she can. When monsters begin to haunt the village, Vasilisa must brave the wilderness and call upon the abilities she’s had to hide all her life.

A beautiful and mesmerizing book. Full of breathtaking writing and a dazzling story. Full of folklore and magic, it’s both familiar and new. Truely a story for anyone looking for a compelling tale.

What I love about this book is its fairytale feel to it. As a person who loves folklore, this book got my attention from the start. It’s atmospheric and really gives you a sense of magic, both beautiful and dangerous.

The characters were all different and complicated. Vasilisa loved her family and wanted to keep them safe, but had to do so in secret. I really felt for her and was cheering for her, especially towards the end. It was fun to see her grow and I can’t wait to see what she does in the next books. All the characters are interesting and complex. It was always fun to see how they interacted with each other and with the magic.

This is a story of magic, both good and bad. I loved every moment of it. Katherine’s writing is beautiful and so easy to get lost in. She’s a great storyteller and I couldn’t put this book down at times.

I recommend this book for anyone looking for a magical story.

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#bright reviews #book reviews #books #book review #book blog #booklr #bookish #bookworm #booklover #books and reading #bookaholic #review #goodreads #goodreads reviews

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beanbowlbaggins · 1 year

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I made a few slides to point out some of my favorite things about Susanna Clarke's Piranesi. After finishing the book I was just still thinking about it.

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(Note: I realized after posting the slides that I used the 2023 Womens Prize for Fiction logo instead if 2021)

#book blog #reading blog #goodreads reviews #book review #book recommendations #reading aesthetic #fantasy books #womens fantasy book #susanna clarke #piranesi

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