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Oly is 30% done with The Poppy War (The Poppy War, #1)
So far I like the warrior monk thing that’s going but otherwise…. Kinda boring
May 15, 2025 05:25PM Add a comment
The Poppy War (The Poppy War, #1)

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Oly is 80% done with Half of a Yellow Sun
Wow just wow. Reading this book it’s just as breathing as the first time. I love this author. Her writing is so descriptive. She has an amazing Ted talk too about being an African author and why she started writing. Not only is she an amazing person her WRITING is stunning. The stories of her chapters pull on your heartstrings.

This book takes place in Nigeria in the mid nineteenth century.
May 15, 2025 05:24PM Add a comment
Half of a Yellow Sun

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Oly is starting Weyward
Fuck off. Pregnant already via abuser. 50 pages in. I don’t want to finish it. Changed to poppy wars.
Apr 26, 2025 04:10PM Add a comment
Weyward

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Oly is 15% done with Purple Hibiscus
Rereading this for the second time. The dad… ugh
Apr 25, 2025 03:29PM Add a comment
Purple Hibiscus

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Oly is on page 45 of 343 of Exile (Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy, #2; Legend of Drizzt, #2)
So I picked this series back up again after maybe 15 years. I was having a hard time getting the next book from the library. Yay for adult money. 10/10 fantasy series

I recently discovered that this author cowrote episodes 1,2, and 3 of Star Wars. Yeah makes sense. But I think if Drizzt faced off with Anakin…. He would win. Giving Drizzt a lightsaber….. hahaha I would like to read about that. He’s a monster.
Mar 16, 2025 12:02PM Add a comment
Exile (Forgotten Realms: The Dark Elf Trilogy, #2; Legend of Drizzt, #2)

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Oly is 85% done with The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (Amina al-Sirafi, #1)
I love this book. It’s making me reevaluate some really overlooked characters from other books.

If you like the Adventures of Sinbad this is something for you!

The main character is an absolute legend. I will never forget this book. I don’t want it to end. I’ve been savoring the last chapters.
Mar 16, 2025 11:58AM Add a comment
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (Amina al-Sirafi, #1)

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Oly is 20% done with The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (Amina al-Sirafi, #1)
Pirate Queen and Legend... what more do I need to say.
Feb 24, 2025 12:24PM Add a comment
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (Amina al-Sirafi, #1)

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Oly is 50% done with The Priory of the Orange Tree (The Roots of Chaos, #1)
Loving it so far! Amazing fantasy world setup.
Feb 13, 2025 12:32AM Add a comment
The Priory of the Orange Tree (The Roots of Chaos, #1)

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Oly is 20% done with The Priory of the Orange Tree (The Roots of Chaos, #1)
Really good so far. Really liking the main characters and descriptive writing. Definitely got this as an ebook. The printed one is massive for no reason. Not looking into developing carpal tunnel.
Feb 03, 2025 09:53AM Add a comment
The Priory of the Orange Tree (The Roots of Chaos, #1)

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Oly is on page 200 of 544 of Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3)
Thank you again for the distinction between dragon and wyvern. Game of thrones literally has wyvern and it’s ticked me off since the series started.

So far nothing of major significance has happened in the book again. Nearly halfway though. Just a lot about Xaden and x boyfriends and more annoying people.
Jan 25, 2025 11:50AM Add a comment
Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3)

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Oly is on page 35 of 544 of Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3)
This is difficult to read after Pachinko…. That book was so good that I didn’t even want to start this and I preordered it months ago….

However, it’s still a good story. I hate Xaden. He is to “perfect”. I kinda hope he gets taken out or made the big baddy like we have been waiting for.
Jan 24, 2025 10:34AM Add a comment
Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3)

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Oly is on page 80 of 201 of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents
If you are someone planning on having children you need to read this book. The research is in and it’s no longer acceptable to be emotionally immature adults. Start to evolve to read about emotions. I wish I would have done it sooner. Reflecting on myself and my parents has been hard but I want to be better for all of my relationships. Not just if I want to have children.
Dec 23, 2024 02:01PM Add a comment
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents

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Oly is 90% done with All the Light We Cannot See
God, I love this book. I’ve already read it, but I needed a good cry.
Dec 20, 2024 03:40PM Add a comment
All the Light We Cannot See

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Oly is on page 50 of 201 of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents
This is incredibly insightful. You have to take it in small bursts though. I highly recommend reading it alongside he understanding, masculine psychology, and Atlas of the heart.
Dec 20, 2024 03:38PM Add a comment
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents

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Oly is on page 114 of 301 of Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
Amazing book. Will definitely be rereading for the foreseeable future.
Nov 25, 2024 06:08PM Add a comment
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience

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Oly is on page 30 of 301 of Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
I’m listening to this at the same time. Audible has the author read it to you and there is little extras from her. Absolutely entertaining, knowledgeable, and fascinating. Came across this book after watching a video about how whales could have 20 more emotions than humans. I was stunned when I could only come up with the 5 emotions from the inside out movie and wanted to explore more. Got my partner into it too!
Nov 21, 2024 03:35PM Add a comment
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience

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Oly is on page 100 of 300 of Hold Me Tight
This book has the worst title ever. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to know more about the evolution of emotional science. This does talk about couples. However I’m reading it along with Atlas of the Heart and Adult Children of Emotionally immature parents and the studies are absolutely fascinating and back one another. RIP to the orphans who died of emotional neglect. Thank you Dr Bowlby, you a saint.
Nov 21, 2024 03:27PM Add a comment
Hold Me Tight

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Oly is on page 68 of 504 of The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia, #1)
This is a refreshing take on vampires however if you have watched Owari no Seraph or The Promised Neverland, it gives the same vibes in a good way.
Sep 28, 2024 07:27PM Add a comment
The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyaxia, #1)

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Oly is 59% done with He: Understanding Masculine Psychology (Perennial Library)
Wow! I can only read so much at a time. I’m a lover of philosophy though so maybe I’m just fan-girl-ing.
Sep 26, 2024 03:55PM Add a comment
He: Understanding Masculine Psychology (Perennial Library)

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Oly is 43% done with He: Understanding Masculine Psychology (Perennial Library)
Still really loving how this is written. Inner masculinity and femininity are (I think) really well described and not demeaning. Will most likely be rereading this again in my future and getting something completely different. My partner is enjoying it too and he is not a big reader.
Sep 24, 2024 09:27PM Add a comment
He: Understanding Masculine Psychology (Perennial Library)

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Oly is on page 250 of 752 of Tomie
This guys mind is crazy! Highly suggest this to anyone looking for something to read this spooky season. I just bought his other book Uzumaki.
Sep 20, 2024 03:12PM Add a comment
Tomie

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Oly is on page 400 of 757 of A ​Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #4)
So far this is my favorite book.
Sep 04, 2024 12:44PM Add a comment
A ​Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #4)

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Oly is 31% done with He: Understanding Masculine Psychology (Perennial Library)
I like how the author uses mythology to make his point about the feminine and masculine energies (or powers or whatever it is being convey over and over in books like this). However, I’m liking this one. It’s keeping my attention and I am enjoying it.
Sep 01, 2024 04:51PM Add a comment
He: Understanding Masculine Psychology (Perennial Library)

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Oly is on page 18 of 272 of A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3.5)
Accidentally got this book confused with the 2nd book but only on goodreads. I’m a dork!!!

I think this is the book that everyone called a “hallmark” kinda book. So far it’s kinda nice but I’m literally on page 18 haha
Sep 01, 2024 10:15AM Add a comment
A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3.5)

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