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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It spooky season! Gonna finally read #TheShining. I really hope I like it. I wasn’t a fan of 11/22/63 🤷🏻‍♂️ I really REALLY want to like #StephenKing 🙏 #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

September felt ok? I don’t know - I feel a slump coming back 😅 #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Islington mentioned that this was a reprieve from the more serious tone of the Heirarchy series. This would explain the facetious nature and tone of the main character. It’s a short, but fun cyberpunk novella. 4.25/5⭐️ #books #Scion #JamesIslington #cyberpunk

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Gay romantasy. With wolves. If you’re looking a solid MLM romantasy then this is a solid choice. I would say that this felt a little too long and pacing felt off - jagged and inconsistent. But overall, decent and a great ending. 4/5⭐️ #books #Wolfsong #TJKlune #gay

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Time traveling police with a dash of Monty Python-esque humor. SOLD. If you can ignore the serious scientific plot holes, then you can enjoy this ride. The best part of this novel is the confidence in its humor. Incredibly dry, sarcastic, and often times smart comedic writing. 4/5⭐️ #books #DoingTime

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

“John Wick meets Ghost in the Shell” AND from one of my favorite authors, #JamesIslington ??? SOLD 😍😍😍 #books #Scion

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Not her strongest work but solid nonetheless. Like Harrow’s other novels, this was very much heartfelt and deeply humanizing. I felt the end was a bit anticlimactic and somewhat disappointing. Otherwise, still solid. 4/5⭐️#StarlingHouse #AlixEHarrow #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

August was a great month. I’ve also noticed that my average score is 4.25. 😅 #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Excellent short, palette cleanser. If you don’t enjoy musings of existentialism, then this may not be your thing. Even though brief, it managed to leave an impression on me, made me really think differently about purpose, made me smile widely at the end. 😊4.25/5 #APsalmfortheWildBuilt #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

#EyeofTheBedlamBride was an amazing ride and shows promise for the series. #MattDinniman doesn’t get enough credit for the world he’s created. #DungeonCrawlerCarl isn’t just a sci-fi litRPG. It’s also becoming an engrossing space opera with so much potential. 4.25/5⭐️ #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A quick, well-paced queer horror with camp, wit, and a surprising ending. At least I wasn’t expecting it to be what it was. I finished the book with a smile. 4.25/5⭐️ #BuryYourGays #ChuckTingle #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

One of the most brilliantly crafted character-driven pieces I’ve ever read. For a book full of aliens, this is one of the most deeply moving novels about being human. 4.5/5⭐️ #TheLongWayToASmallAngryPlanet #books #BeckyChambers

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I feel this was what romantasy is supposed to look like. It’s about the depths of love and the sheer pain that comes with it. And dragons. And magic. And some sex. Only issue is that this author has an obsession with the word, “c*ck.” It’s used LIBERALLY. 4.25/5⭐️ #WhentheMoonHatched #books #booksky

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I’m 25% in #WhentheMoonHatched and although I’m enjoying it thus far, I’m deeply alarmed at how many times the word “cock” has been used already. 🤨🤨🤨 #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

July was a great month. The reading slump is over thanks to #AlexEHarrow. #books #booksky #ReadingWrapUp

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

2nd book dives deeper into the lore of the world and how it got there - and it was sincerely some of the most engaging reads I’ve ever experienced. The twists and turns had me furiously turning pages. 4.5/5⭐️ #books #booksky #Shift

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Omg. This might be the greatest post-apocalyptic novel I’ve ever read. The twists and turns!!!!! 👀👀👀 #books #Shift

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This was some leftist, commie BS, and I’m deeply offended…that I hadn’t read this sooner. My ANTIFA soul sung with delight when I finished it. I’ve never really liked witches before, but now, I think I’ve come to see the error of my ways. 4.5/5⭐️ #books #TheOnceandFutureWitches

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Words can’t fully articulate just how beautiful this book is. The words on these pages made me ache and yearn. I felt these words. And these words filled me with a sense of beauty I can’t respectfully describe. An experience to remember forever. 4.75/5⭐️ #books #TheTenThousandDoorsofJanuary

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Deeply warming. I wished for more at the end for the characters, but still, I closed the book with a smile on my face. You can’t ask for more. ❤️ 4.25/5⭐️ #RemarkablyBrightCreatures #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Although written beautifully, the story structure didn’t feel as cohesive or robust. Often times, I asked myself, “where is this going? What is the point?” It doesn’t help that the subject matter on offer felt very much laid out on roads already well-trodden. 3.75/5⭐️ #EmpireofSilence #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

May was a tough month. I barely got through these 2. #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

New books for June. Nervous about #EmpireofSilence. I heard amazing things about the book but some iffy things about the author. Also excited about #RemarkablyBrightCreatures #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

It suffers from being a first in a fantasy series in that the world building gets in the way. So much history, proper places and names, all feel thrown at you with little context. I still felt lost right at the last page. Also, the prose felt odd. 3.5⭐️ #books #TheBlackTongueThief

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

The premise was intriguing. But things fall apart toward the end in what I think was a convenient, maybe lazy end. It was also a bit too preachy about the ills of technology that made me roll my eyes. Was it worth reading? Honestly, no. 3.25/5⭐️ #books #ImStartingtoWorryAboutThisBlackBoxofDoom

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

If I had to choose a LGBT book about the complexities of being queer and having kids, this would be it. Funny. Deeply humanizing. And beautiful. 4.25/5⭐️ #TheGuncle #books #booksky

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

A great post apocalyptic novel. What hooked me was the mysteries of the silo - how it operated - how it got to be - why it was there to begin with. Add some social justice commentary and an exploration of ends justifying means and you got a read that will suck you in. 4.25/5⭐️ #Wool #booksky #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I hate HATE the Apple TV covers. Ugh. Hopefully, this book is a banger. #Wool #booksky #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Full of mysteries and twists and turns. Should have been a perfect book for me except the fact that all the characters were insufferable in some way. And I mean all of them. The cliffhanger ending also didn’t help. Still a fun read. 4/5⭐️ #booksky #books #TheRavenScholar

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Simply one of the best heist stories I’ve ever read. Character development is top notch with smart writing that make you appreciate the subtleties of human emotion. The payoff? Immensely satisfying. 4.5/5 ⭐️ #CrookedKingdom #booksky #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Book description: “…darkly humorous…” INSTABUY. SOLD. #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

A taxing read. Premise was promising: Jade gives certain people special abilities. Unfortunately, most of this book focused on a gang war with violent bickering back and forth. The personality of the book was also one note: simply dour. A truly flat experience. 3.5/5⭐️ #booksky #books #JadeCity

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

#ProjectHailMary the film was very good. It captured the essence of the book which was the friendship between Grace and Rocky. Beautifully shot. And I mean gorgeous. But yeah…the book was better lol.

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

I’m having a REALLY hard time getting through #JadeCity. It’s just not clicking. 😢 #booksky #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Oooooh yay! Don’t you love these types of messages? #library #books #booksky #CrookedKingdom

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

You know sometimes picking a book from your TBR can feel overwhelming. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best. Like how this book cover is green, and it’s March 😅 I hope it’s good #booksky #books #JadeCity

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

The epitome of the genre, “found family.” I honestly can’t find a better example. If you don’t cry happy tears, might be good idea to check for a pulse. The writing was charming, warm, and brimming with child-like whimsy. 4.5/5⭐️ #TheHouseintheCeruleanSea #booksky #books #LGBT

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

The trilogy was exhausting. Much like the second book, #MorningStar was a constant roller coaster. My heart was beating fast through entirety of the ride - but then - at the end - peace and a warming sense of satisfaction. I got off the ride with a smile on my face. 4.75/5⭐️ #booksky #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

This book is going to make me cry, isn’t it? 😭 #HouseintheCeruleanSea #booksky #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

So excited to get #HouseontheCeruleanSea started. I’ve heard nothing but good things. I also even discovered the subreddit r/klunatics. This has to be good, right? #booksky #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

The second book almost gave me a heart attack 😅 I hope I don’t die from all the adrenaline in the final book lol. Wish me luck #MorningStar #PierceBrown #booksky #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Feb was a solid month. A few favorites added to the list including my first LGBT book (and it was a banger) #booksky #monthlyreadingwrapup #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

#TheLastMurderatheEndoftheWorld mixes two of my favorite genres: post apocalyptic and murder mystery. Glued the entire ride and left with a smile at the end - a rarity when it comes to both genres. Great story, great pacing, great characters, and honestly a great heart-warming end. 4.5/5 ⭐️ #booksky

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Part gay romantasy. Part whodunnit mystery. Every part beautiful. The lyrical prose, the mindful consideration of human frailty and inevitable triumph-it filled me with warmth, and I shed a light, joyful tear at the end. 4.5/5⭐️ #AStrangeandStubbornEndurance #booksky #LGBT

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

This is sincerely the WOKEST book I’ve ever read. Gay marriage, trans rights, MULTIPLE genders…I’m deeply upset. It’s criminal. That I haven’t read this gem earlier 😍 #AStrangeandStubbornEndurance #booksky #books #LGBT

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Yall I can’t put this book down. It combines 2 tropes that I love: post-apocalyptic and murder mystery. Let me tell you, I’ve read a 3rd of the book in mere hours tearing through pages and can’t stop. Binge reading is a thing right? #TheLastMurderattheEndoftheWorld #booksky #books

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Now you’re speaking my language.

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JJ @apandareads.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Being a gay man, I’m a tad ashamed that I have not read a mlm/ LGBTQ themed novel yet. That is being rectified now. #AStrangeandStubbornEndurance asks what happens when a newly outed lord becomes betrothed to a…man? I can’t wait to read more. 😏🌈#booksky #books #lgbt

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