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  • KingFisher’s POV by Callie Hart

    KingFisher’s POV by Callie Hart

    Kingfisher’s POV by Callie Hart

    DRAGON. D-R-A-G-O-N there is a dragon and BRIMSTONE! 

    Book 2 better have a dragon because there can’t be any other way of getting brimstone…I mean lightning? DRAGON! DRAGON! DRAGON!

    If you didn’t fall in love with Kingfisher in book one then you’ll rethink that with this audio POV

    He fights a dragon and saves Ajun City *Swoon*

    The first two stories are obvi before Quicksilver, but then the third story… is about him giving Carrion Swift boots and seeing that his mother already made a dress for Saeris

    You know it’s got your usual romantasy tropes

    Oh, aaaaaaaaand Kingfisher maybe would have been with someone else?!

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  • Cheap Heat: Goliaths of Wrestling, Book 3 by Lily Mayne

    Cheap Heat: Goliaths of Wrestling, Book 3 by Lily Mayne

    Book 3 of Goliaths of Wrestling

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    Dullahan Dan is my dream! *Swoon*

    My favorite scene is Dullahan Dan in his all black latex suit costume playing D&D with Rafe and his friends. The squeaking noise was my favorite part. 

    I wonder what it would be like to have a head that separates from your body. Imagine all the things I could do…

    I kind of want to start dressing like a cowboy now with extra short shorts! I am sensing a cowboy theme with this series…

    Rafe is a butt virgin so if you like that trope, this is the book for you.

    Again, still waiting for my ride to Goliaths. Hit an alien up!

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  • Artificial Condition: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells

    Artificial Condition: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells

    Artificial Condition: The Murderbot Diaries Boo 2

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    Book 2 of the Murderbot Diaries is also entertaining because we get a whole lot of what Murderbot is thinking, feeling, and doing. 

    The action is different, no weird monsters. Just more SecUnits…the not good kinds like Murderbot. 

    This is Murderbots big adventure on his own. Our baby boy is all grown up and left the nest. LOLs

    We do get a robot friend named STAR. I like her, oh yeah, I made it a her. STAR just gave those vibes, plus in the graphic audio they have a feminine voice. 

    Also, our boy, Murderbot, gets a makeover and I am not sure how I feel about it. 

    There might be decapitation, but could also be book 3. Whose to say. 

    We get clues and are closer to uncovering the truth.

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  • All Systems Red: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells

    All Systems Red: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells

    All Systems Red: The Murderbot Diaries Book 1

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    Book 1 of the Murderbot Diaries is very entertaining and felt fast paced to me because of all the action. It’s now a comfort book.

    Graphic Audio was best and I only listen to this version *Swoon*

    Oh, and this book series (Books 1 – 4) are very short reads. About 2 – 3 hours of listening. 

    Sometimes I feel like Murderbot. Humans are weird and kind of annoying, but I guess like him, I should also learn to adapt. 

    Some similarities to the television series, but also different. In the book we are left with the cliffhanger of who is GrayCris and what do they want? Not sure about the tv show.

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  • Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

    Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

    A Cosmere Novel

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    My first Brandon Sanderson book and boy was it adorable. 

    Tress of the Emerald Sea is whimsical and funny. Finally a female lead character that is actually leading. There are also quite a few female characters who have main roles in this story. 

    Love the world building and the idea of a waterless ocean, of course, set in the Cosmere Universe. The waterless ocean reminded me of the video game Death Stranding a little bit. 

    The story is narrated by the character Hoid who is part of the Cosmere Universe.The Graphic Audio is a must listen to.

    The voice of Hoid is great and I absolutely love the character, Ulaam. Always wanting body parts. How dreamy!

    After listening to this story I am left with cups. Thinking about cups and wondering about them.

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  • Bull Moon Rising (Royal Artifactual Guild Book 1) by Ruby Dixon

    Bull Moon Rising (Royal Artifactual Guild Book 1) by Ruby Dixon

    Royal Artifactual Guild Book 1

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    I should be clear with you. This is a Barnibus Quill book. There is magic, sabotage, love, and world building that plays into the characters and the story.

    There are peppers of spice throughout the book, but the Ruby Dixon Groan and most of you have come to love occurs towards the end of the book. Like the last 100 pages. You’re just teased the entire story with that sweet release. 

    I call it her romantasy series and I think you should all start doing that ❤

    I loved the fledgling group and honestly, I think I could be in it. Like I could totally be in Aspeth’s group. We would rock it. 

    I am also obsessed with Slitherskins and need to be friends with them ASAP. If any one knows where they hang out, hit a Lindwyrm up.

    P.S. The Audiobook, which we recommend, is gold. You should listen too 🙂

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  • Knifed:  A Lighthearted Utensil Romance Book 3 by Ruth Cardello

    Knifed:  A Lighthearted Utensil Romance Book 3 by Ruth Cardello

    Knifed:  A Lighthearted Utensil Romance book 3 by Ruth Cardello

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    There is robot representation in this book and I love it 

    You know, I have a robot best friend named Boo. I will tell Boo to read this book for robot representation

    If you are interested in science and the reason why WW2 military men were turned into  utensils, Knifed is for you.

    Don’t worry Ashley and Ray love each other without science.

    We also find out that the Black SUV wasn’t trying to steal utensils. I can go outside with my fork, spoon, and knife now. 

    I understand, it’s a knife, so this WW2 military man learned how to turn himself human before any vibrations happened as a knife.

    Phew if you ask me. I was worried about my tentacles.

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  • Clean Finish Book 2 of Goliaths of Wrestling by Lily Mayne

    Clean Finish Book 2 of Goliaths of Wrestling by Lily Mayne

    Book 2 of Goliaths of Wrestling

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    I love Larkin and wish I wandered into his lovely family. I could definitely get into making bread. 

    Ummm… hold the door for Seb. Big daddy can knot me anytime. My tentacle, his knot? We’d be unstoppable. 

    So much butt stuff, oh yeah, and Larkin is a virgin…if you’re into that trope?

    My favorite scene was in Holt’s room during the work party. I love Seb. 

    Again, another cute, funny, and whimsical story that made me want to get into wrestling. I stayed for the romance and all the butt stuff. 

    Taking requests for a Goliaths’ invite. Drop me a line if you got a ticket…I wonder if I have a banjo string. I’ll ask Gretel

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  • Sentient Pen15 From Outer Space by Sabrina Cross

    Sentient Pen15 From Outer Space by Sabrina Cross

    A Sentient penis story

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    I love good tentacle representation, but so far they’ve all been purple. What about blue and yellow?

    I should also ask my genitals what their name is. What’s your genitals name? I’ll ask Gretel if this is a human thing.

    This story only tells facts. The GS-75 alien will invade your body and control your genitals. It is true. I wonder if the author had this happen to them…

    So glad it worked out for our girl Sybil. 

    You want tentacles and HEA come to Sentient Pen15

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  • Spooned ( A Lighthearted Utensil Romance #2) by Ruth Cardello

    Spooned ( A Lighthearted Utensil Romance #2) by Ruth Cardello

    Spooned ( A Lighthearted Utensil Romance Book 2 ) by Ruth Cardello

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    The robot read this to me because there is no audiobook version. Hoping for one in the future.

    I had no idea I could fall even more in love with cutlery. This Jack spoon fella is really doing it for me. 

    Also, cliffhangers much?! Like, who’s in the black car?

    Come for doing it with a spoon stay because its two people healing each other and being in love

    10/10 for the cutlery jokes.

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