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“She thinks I’m a hero. But I shouldn’t have had to do any of it. There should’ve been so many grownups who should’ve fixed things before it got down to me and Spindle. It doesn’t make you a hero just because everybody else didn’t do their job.”

A really important theme

My Realm Makers buddy road trip read :D it’s only been a year since I read it, but it’s still so good!!!

“He gave Hollis a once-over, eyes glossing over her own but stopping at her cane. ‘That isn’t a fashion piece either—it’s for people who need it.’ His leg jerked out toward her cane.”

The ableism 😤 just because she doesn’t LOOK chronically ill!!

“She hated this moment. The moment when healings stopped and feelings burned, expectations unmet now fueled by indignation.”

“People want, and they crave, and they think they deserve.”

A very powerful scene that made my heart hurt for Hollis

I do love me a book about cults

*quiet sobs*

This is such a soft book <3 big fan

“‘Picket,’ he said quietly, ‘stay angry. It’s okay if it’s at me, for now. If you aren’t angry about the wicked things happening in the world all around, then you don’t have a soul.’”

Feel this rn

For such simple writing, it’s surprising how difficult it’s been to track what’s going on. I just kind of gave up.

I can see why this book appeals so much to Christian homeschoolers.

I don’t know what it is about Annie and Lee but I just don’t ship them as a couple. Griff and Delo have the most chemistry of the couples by far

I remember not caring as much for this one, I think in most part because of how the ending kind of makes the ending of the previous book seem pointless. But I’m trying to reserve judgment.

This is a really interesting series that’s really grown on me

“Did you and Leafpool see anything on your way back?”

“I didn’t SEE anything.”

Jayfeather has such Toph energy, which I have appreciated so much more as an adult rereading these books

Lane my love this man is CLEARLY in love with you

I’ve had a harder time getting into this one, but it’s still a solid addition to the Marvellers series. I just love this world.

Reading about the hard-fought reforms of the people being dismantled in days by the authoritarian leader is a little too real rn

My coworker referred to Heatherpaw as Jessicapaw or Ashleypaw and I cannot stop thinking about it

Power has somehow become one of my favorite characters despite him being an a-hole most of the time. I also somehow ship him with Annie. Which is maybe not good given that this whole series is built on Annie and Lee’s relationship (which I don’t particularly care for)

“‘I’ve never been anyone’s favorite,’ he whispers.

‘Well, you’re mine.’”

MINE TOO, CHARLIE

“I take up too much space, I want to tell her. I’m loud and sometimes I don’t know how to stop talking. I’m a lot and I know that. I can’t figure out how to make myself fit, but I’m trying. I promise I’m trying.”

This book keeps making me cry 😭 I relate to Charlie so much

“Well then, maybe you should try and figure it out.”

“Your mac and cheese recipe?”

“No, Charlie. How to accept things without wondering what you’ve done to deserve them.”

This series does good things for my soul

Charlie is a cinnamon roll and I adore him

The Red Rising vibes are even stronger with this one given that the new POV character has the same accent as Darrow does in the RR audiobook (at least when he’s a Red). It does admittedly make me want to put this book down and reread Red Rising, but also I’m enjoying it enough to continue.

Some of this is a little too real 😅 the conjure registry, the league of concerned parents, the call for deportations… it hits a little too close to home (but in a good way)

Finally getting to this one! I really enjoyed the first two and am excited to see where this one goes.

I just adore this book

I went from almost DNFing this to thoroughly enjoying it. I do wish the dragons played a bigger part, though. It’s mostly all politics (which, don’t get me wrong, is very interesting).

I can see why this has been compared to Red Rising! I’m definitely getting the vibes! Getting more into this one now, almost DNF’d it but decided to keep going and I’m glad I did.

This is so freaking sweet 😭💕 I relate to Layla a lot and I love how kind Caleb is