The Wise Man's Fear

We love what we love. Reason does not enter into it. In many ways, unwise love is the truest love. Anyone can love a thing because. That's as easy as putting a penny in your pocket. But to love something despite. To know the flaws and love them too. That is rare and perfect.

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Video review posted on my YouTube channel today. This is my favorite read of the year.
https://youtu.be/QSWh15JQupY

What was your favorite book this year?

This book, guys...literally the best book I've read all year. If I were to recommend one book to the future president it would be this one. This is definitely a modern classic and will sit next to Bradbury in the future. I absolutely loved this book and the character explorations on sexuality, individuality, relationships, diversity, allegiance and so much more. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💕📚

Received Jane Steele in a Christmas box exchange from my best friend. I love everything in the box (especially the handmade bookmarks) and I'm very excited to read this book.

I am absolutely loving this book. It took about 50 pages to get into all the science fiction jargon but the discussion on diversity is A+. This is one that will become a modern day classic for sure! You need to read it.

Currently reading these three books.

This book is so good. I'm about 60% of the way through and I never want it to end. If you haven't started this series I highly recommend it. The first one in the series is the least impressive but they just get better and better. Maas knows how to fix her errors and listens to all her readers. She is an amazing author.

Listening to this book. The narrator is really great, even on 1.5 speed. I'm really enjoying it so far 18% through. I'm hoping to get more driving in so I can finish t before it's due.

Currently reading.
I just finished a fantasy YA book and wanted to pick something on the opposite side of the literary spectrum. I didn't know what to expect going into this. The first story had me hooked. Dark, disturbing and hilarious. These modern stories are twisted with hidden and dark truths. The middle is dragging a little but I'm still loving it.

I'm absolutely in love with this series. I've never seen the original tv show but this series makes me want to. The art and writing is fantastic. The diversity and body positivity is really great too.

My current read. This is my first Ferrante. I've heard nothing but wonderful things.

I'm currently in the phase of completing my monthly TBR and being at a loss of what to read next. I figured this would be a good one to pick up for the time being. It is reading relatively quickly.

Today's book. It been about 9 years since I've read this book. I'm looking forward to this quick read. This is one of the books that made me a reader. I can't wait to read this with my daughter in the future.

Friday reads. Both of these are buddy read wth two wonderful ladies. #fridayreads

Today's read. I had to stop A Little Life. It was an emotional roller coaster and I felt like Yanagihara was emotionally manipulating me.

I started this book earlier in the year. I've always been interested in learning more about the Romanovs. Massive write non fiction in a beautifully fictional way.

4🌟🌟🌟🌟 I absolutely loved this fist installment. I have a serious crush on Silk. She is comical and quippy but sentimental and strong. The artwork is fantastic. It did change in 3/7 of the issues and that pissed me off but it was tolerable. Some of the inner dialogue was a little spoon fed as well but overall I really enjoyed it.

Really enjoying the art and writing so far. It's only page one but I can tell I'm going to enjoy this series.

Graphic novel library haul! I can't wait to read these. I've heard nothing but great things about both of these series.

Starting A Little Life today. I still have to finish the top two books (The Picture of Dorian Gray and A World Without You) first. Does anyone else read multiple books at the same time? If so, what books are you currently reading?

I can't believe I'm only four subscribers away from 400! That's insane.

Side note, I would love to know what other people thought about this book.

Here's a link to my channel: https://youtu.be/pMjKiuVz8vQ

So many annotations. I love Wilde's writing.

It's so good so far. I love both of the perspectives so far. The beginning has slight Perigrine vibes. My stomach is still spinning in circles over the excitement of having this book

This bad boy came in the mail with all the extras. I'm so excited. I will be devouring this during Laurel's nap time and tonight when she goes to bed. Come to mamma.

My review for this book is up on my channel. https://youtu.be/FONFTBGzGiw

I'm enjoying this book 100x more than the first. It took me a long time to get into it but you can tell that Maas took all her criticism and fixed it with this book.

Book haul from Bookoutlet. I've already read Fire Walker but I look forward to reading Truthwitch.

She's liking this book more than I did.

Library haul. This book sounds phenomenal.

I'm really enjoying this buddy read with Jody. I've underlined so many great quotes. The intro says something along the lines of reading your own flaws into these characters. It's kind of playing with my mind.

Current buddy read. We are reading 50 pages a day. So far it reminds me a little of Will Grayson Will Grayson. I'm really enjoying it.

I loved The book Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld and this book has similar themes. I am absolutely loving the dream world, the sleep magic, and the beautiful prose. The f/f romance is good too. I like the asexual 101 feel as well because I am not educated on that sexuality. I'm only 35% through.

Look at this beautiful cover. The author reached out to me asking if I could review her book. All she had to say was that this is a story with an Asexual character. Her writing is engaging and I'm really enjoying the story and the representation/ information I've learned so far. Plus that cover 👌

Library sale haul $3.50!
I've heard wonderful things about all of these books. I love that Golden Boy and Everything Everything are arcs.

I ask myself this question as least once a day.

"...but anyone who thinks one book has all the answers hasn't read enough books."

Picked up the first two volumes as well as Saga vol 6. I love the diversity in Saga. I can't wait to start Giant Days. Has anyone else read this series?

I'm getting Beauty and the Beast vibes from book so far. The guy is a total jerk and she is pathetic. I feel really bad because I know many women think they deserve this type of treatment in order to feel "loved."

🌟🌟🌟 3.5 stars. This book was fast paced and informative. I have never read or looked into information on intersex or AIS. This book was full of helpful resources. I felt some of the word choices to be problematic. Medical choices made based on romantic feelings bothered me too.

Started this one tonight. It's a quick read. It comes off a little cheesy, just like the brochures and pamphlets one gets while discovering and learning more about themselves. At the same time I think it's very important.

"We had the wrong gender all along."

YESSSS

Getting back into this book. I put it down halfway through to fulfill other obligations. I love this world and I'm excited to continue the journey.

This book was cute and super enjoyable. There were moments where I couldn't help myself and had to say, "aw" out loud. The exploration of toxic friendships and romances was great. I also liked the Persian/ American culture references. ????

Finally finished this book. I'm not sure why it took me so long to get into this one. The story telling and writing of this novel were on point. I felt like some of the threads were really loose at times. Overall I'm giving this book 🌟🌟🌟🌟

If you haven't read this Robin Talley book I highly recommend it. It is one of my all time favorites. Historical fiction with a f/f interracial romance.

Picked up Middlesex from my local thrift shop today.

Might have purchased a couple books while my spouse is away. They are so Beautiful. If you haven't read Did You Ever Have a Family you totally should. I have a full review on my channel.

These are my current reads. Tell Me Again How A Crush Should Feel is my choice for week 3 of Julia Ember's #ReadProud Reading Challenge. I look forward to reading and reviewing it.

My review for this book is now up on my channel. This debut author did a fabulous job and I anticipate future books written by her.
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I love this quote 💕

Once you commit and sit down to read this book, it picks you up and throws you into this fantastical safari and you never want to leave. Strong: characters, f/f romance, and world building. The pacing was quick and kept me on my toes. 🌟🌟🌟🌟