Status Updates From A Theory of Dreaming (A Stu...

Listen I liked it but it felt unnecessary…? Everything here felt like the first book did it better or was unnecessary.

Still a good book overall though, especially the romance stuff and new worldbuilding, but it’s chill if you don’t read it after ASID. It doesn’t add much to the story.

I’m still excited for the actual companion thingy though.

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They really didn’t need (SPOILER) to return. The ASID climax was so boring and just a bunch of info dumping, and I’m starting to wonder if it’ll be like that again…

every angharad picks up a pen she drops bars never before seen

So Effy’s at peak depression, everything is tense, and I’m starting to wonder if this book was just an excuse for mental health commentary and Reid just didn’t want to make a new world and used her old one since a sequel to her successful novel would definitely help her paycheck.

It’s not a bad book, at least. Just unnecessary.

im getting nervous

I love the writing in this world so much it’s like coming home it’s so atmospheric tempted to drag this out already

Ava Reid sure can craft an immersive atmosphere

“Does grief alter one’s spirit, or does it merely reveal one’s fundamental nature?” <- love this line!