In a nutshell: fantasy suitable for people who like the fantasy genre but struggle to read it.

RA Salvatore's writing is engaging, and he doesn't bog it down with unnecessarily lengthy descriptions - great for someone with ADHD (like me). The descriptions are easy to visualize, and the fight scenes are easy to follow. While Drizzt can be frustratingly naive, it's difficult not to like him, and the environment around him keeps you on your toes.

GUENHWYVAR

What eyes are these that see
The pain I know in my innermost soul?
What eyes are these that see
The twisted strides of my kindred,
Led on in the wake of toys unbridled:
Arrow, bolt, and sword tip?
Yours… aye, yours,
Straight run and muscled spring,
Soft on padded paws, sheathed claws,
Weapons rested for their need,
Stained not by frivolous blood
Or murderous deceit.
Face to face, my mirror,
Reflection in a still pool by light.

Gabriel García Márquez's “The Very Old Man With Enormous Wings“ serves as a profound exploration of irony and hypocrisy within the context of fear of the unknown and the concept of “otherness.“ By examining the characters' behaviors and interactions, we uncover a rich tapestry of critique aimed at societal norms, religion, and the inherent flaws of humanity.

I have no ambitions or wants.
To be a poet is no ambition of mine.
It is my way of staying alone.

Seeing my symptoms written out in a book about autism made me feel so valid. I recommend this for anyone on the spectrum who is struggling to deal with day-to-day life due to their condition, as this book takes a positive psychology approach to autism & helps you see things from a slightly different perspective. I appreciated that this book didn't see autism as something that needed fixing, it sees autism as something that's just different. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I've finally decided on the first book I'll be reading this year as part of the 52 book challenge (prompt: book with a subtitle).
Having been diagnosed with autism as an adult just over a month ago, I think this is the perfect one to start the year off with! #52bookclub23 #2023readingchallenge

Found an 1897 edition of Mansfield Park at my university's library 💚

I'm personally confused about why this book is so loved, it's nothing like the summary on the back and I was disappointed. The concept and characters are cool, but I was expecting something more epic.