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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 16h
The Fallen is an excellent sequel to The Outside where the characters have to deal with the aftermath of the previous book while some of the characters figure out the new status quo of not only the world but themselves. #thefallen #theoutside #booksky
The book cover for "The Fallen" by Ada Hoffmann depicting someone sitting on a cracked twisted street until it terminates into a twisted green creature/structure. Cover art by Lee Gibbons.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Another fantastic Ana & Din mystery I really loved the mystery, the new characters, and the continuing dynamic between Ana & Din. #shadowoftheleviathan #booksky 📚 🍄
The book cover for "A Trade of Blood" by Robert Jackson Bennet. It depicts the title in the center with a large sketch of mushroom above and below is a sketch of a human head with mushrooms growing out of the neck while the roots are in the cranium. In the four corners of the cover are silhouettes of people: the top left a figure in a dress, top right a figure with a hat, bottom left a figure in a wheelchair that is made of vines, and bottom right a figure holding a lance. Along the left side of the cover are yellowish mushrooms growing onto the cover. The cover illustration is by Will Staehle.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Really loved this book and the continued journey of Eskara's revenge. I really love the characters especially Eskara her narration of her life is one the highlights of this book. Will read the rest of the series soon. #thewareternal #booksky 📚
The book cover for "The Lessons Never Learned" by Rob J. Hayes depicting a women holding two swords as lightning surges into her and along her arms and sword. Cover Illustration by Felix Ortiz.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This is a fantastic standalone fantasy murder mystery with a great setting and great characters. I loved it and the protagonist so much that I could barely put it down. If you like a good mystery featuring magic and LGBTQA+ characters pick it up. #voyageofthedamned #booksky 📚
The book cover for "Voyage of the Damned" by Frances White depicting a dark blue fish skeleton with golden fin while silhouette a ship sails in a fin. The cover design by Nina Elstad.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I liked this sci-fi book and while it wasn't my favorite book I'm invested in the setting and the characters and want to read the the next one #sweepofstars #astrablack #booksky 📚
The book cover for "Sweep of Stars" by Maurice Broaddus showing a futuristic city and people walking the streets, while a space ship flies overhead. Cover art byConnor Sheehan.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The explosive conclusion an excellent ending for Hail and tremendously good action and characters. I'm sad this the end but I really enjoyed this sci-fi series. #outpastthestars #thefarianwar #booksky 📚
The cover for "Out Past the Stars" by K.B. Wagers showing a women aiming her gun at a drone while dodging its lasers in futuristic city scape. Cover Illustration by Stephan Martiniere.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The second book in this series can be daunting for some as there are only a coupe returning characters from the previous book. However both new and returning characters are compelling as this new location that is introduced that draws me in and makes me want more. #deadhousegates #malazan #booksky 📚
Book cover for "Deadhouse Gates" by Seven Erikson showing a group in a desert ridging on horseback away from a sandstorm that has two giant dog heads forming from it. Cover art by Steve Stone.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Instead of watching anything HP related, watch Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts.
Poster for Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts showing 3 kids, a four eyed  pig, and a anthropomorphize bug riding a big dragonfly over a overgrown city.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
An excellent conclusion to the trilogy. I started reading these books years and I'm happy to finally finish this wonderful book full magic, battles, and the philosophy on fate and redemption. #thelicaniustrilogy #thelightofallthatfalls #booksky 📚
The book cover by "Light of All That Falls" by James Islington. It a few people wielding weapons and standing amongst rock outcropping while bats fly overhead. Behind them is a red sun on a white background. Book art by Dominick Saponaro.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A glorious fantasy novel that had me engaged the whole way through. I love the characters, the world, and the dialogue. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. #nightrunner #luckintheshadows #booksky 📚
The book cover for Luck in The Shadows by Lynn Flewelling. It shows a man holding a poniard dagger with golden hilt hiding on a rooftop from men on horseback below him. Book cover by Gary Ruddell.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Having enjoyed Cascade Failure I was delighted that Gravity Lost continued the fun space adventures of the Ambit crew. While, the stakes are more personal the action and characters are top notch. I hope there will be more. #ambit'srun #booksky 📚
The book cover of Gravity Lost by L M Sagas showing for people walking away from a beat up space ship. Cover art was made by Johnny Dombrowski.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
It has been awhile since I've read Wheel of Time but I'm glad to continue reading this series and seeing the characters face greater challenges. #wheeloftime #booksky 📚🎪
The book cover for "The Fires of Heaven" by Robert Jordan. It shows a women holding a glowing ring shaped to look like a man contorted into a ring. The cover art was made by Dan Dos Santos.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This is a fantastic fantasy novel with an intriguing world full of magic and culture. I love the characters and I love how the magic and how it is refueled/enhanced influences characters and culture. It can be a dark book at times though so be warned. Pre-ordered 2 book. #thesilvercloaksaga#booksky📚
The book cover for "Silvercloak" by L.K. Steven showing a women in a silver cloak wielding a wand with a white moon and a city skyline in the background.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The second book in The Burning series continues Tau's quest for revenge but now he is the champion to the queen and must help her end the civil war. While, Tau's actions may seed a better future for his people it may also continue the cycle of violence. Anticipating the third book. #theburning 📚
The book cover for "The Fires of Vengeance" by Evan Winter showing a carved dragon head with weapons and a carved mural of people behind it.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The final book sees are characters face off against a looming apocalypse and great sacrifices must be made to avert the Dark Shard subsuming the continent. This was a great finale and I love all the characters journey including Hanne a character I didn't like. #booksky #salvationcycle 📚
Book cover for "Dawnbreaker" by Jodi Meadows showing a winged figure facing an eclipse.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
This is a very fun fantasy book. I love all the point of view characters and their journeys and how magic is used by people vs how the empire uses it. #thebleedingempire #bloodoftheoldkings #booksky 📚
The book cover for "Blood of The Old Kings" by Sung-Il Kim translated by Anton Hur. It depicts a women with glowing hands and left eye reaching for a sword. A shadowy four eyed serpent curls around and behind her and along its body shows armored figures with golden diamond halos.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
"Destiny of the Dead" is a good continuation of The Shroud of Prophecy series I enjoy the character interaction and Aaslo powers are cool. #theshroudofprophecy #booksky 📚
The book cover of "Destiny of the Dead" by Kel Kade showing a man wielding an ax and a women wielding a staff.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
This is a fun action thriller with great characters. I love Cas Russell she is such a badass and her math usage in combat it really cool can't wait to read the sequel. #casrussell #booksky 📚
Book cover for "Zero Sum Game" S.L. Huang showing just the title but the o in Zero is a bullet hole in glass. There is also small math equation.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Upon finishing "Catalyst Gate" I was sad that the series I picked up years was over. But, I enjoyed my time and loved the characters and the journeys they went through. If you enjoy sci-fi with twisty plots I recommend the The Protectorate series. #theprotectorate #booksky 📚
Book cover for "Catalyst Gate" by Megan E. O'Keefe. It depicts a space ship brimming with guns. The back half is a drawn schematic and the front end is the actual ship.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Soulbrand is an excellent continuation of Diamantine showing off more well written action and character development. #weaponsandwielders #booksky 📚
The book cover for "Soulbrand" by Andrew Rowe showing a man wearing blue clothes, and a blue hat, wielding a crimson sword and women wreathed in flames wielding two flaming swords.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
"The Sword of Kaigen" is one impressive action/family drama/political drama/ fantasy books I have read. It has wonderful flawed characters and some excellently written action scenes. I can now understand why people love this book and can't wait for more ML Wang books. #theswordofkaigen #booksky 📚
The book cover for "The Sword of Kaigen" by M. L. Wang. It shows a figuring wearing a blue kimono with four white diamonds on the back and wielding a sword standing on a rock looking at the ocean and sky.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
This was a really fun sci-fi adventure with plenty of great action, tantalizing mysteries, and compelling characters. I'm looking forward to reading the next two books. #axiom#thewrongstars#booksky📚
The book cover for "The Wrong Stars" by Tim Pratt. It shows a spaceship flying towards a strange unmoving spaceship.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
"Diamantine" is a very enjoyable sequel to "Six Sacred Swords" and has some extremely well written action scenes. If you are fan of anime tournament arcs and the works of Andrew Rowe I highly recommend this series. #weaponsandweilders #andrewrowe 📚
The "Diamiantine" by Andrew Rowe book cover. It shows an armored woman with a green sword fighting an armored man how has green hair and green nails.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
This is a grim book where there are few good people and worse monsters but I found the prose very compelling and I'm hoping there might be a light at the end of the series. But even if not it is a facinating start to a series although it will not be for everyone. #princeofnothing #booksky 📚
The book cover for R. Scott Bakker's "The Darkness That Comes Before" showing a faded painting with buildings and two people wielding swords with their faces scratched out.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Having loved Wagers previous series The Indranan War the first book in the sequel seres is a fantastic continuation. One word to describe this book is tension, you can feel the continuing escalation all the way to the end making you want more. #thefarianwar #therebeforethechaos #booksky 📚
The book cover K. B. Wagers "There Before the Chaos" showing a person observing a futuristic cityscape.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
All journeys must end and all stories have an ending and while some stumble near the finish The Sword Triumphant is a terrific capstone to this wonderful trilogy. I encourage anyone who loves fantasy to give these books a read. Love the your 📚 @mytholder.bsky.social #landsofthefirstborn #booksky
The book cover for "The Sword Triumphant" by Gareth Hanrahan depicting an old man standing before a glowing red sword.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
The final book in the Kindom trilogy is an satisfying end to this wonderful sci-fi series. I'll miss the characters but find the ending to their journeys fitting especially Six's. I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoy LGBTQ+ intriguing plots, and clever schemes. #booksky 📚 #thekindom
Book cover for "This Brutal Moon" by Bethany Jacobs. It shows a blue silhouette of a face and in the background a city is being bombarded.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
The second book in the Lands of the Firstborn trilogy continues Alf's and his demonic sword's journey following the revelations from the previous book. Throughout this book Alf must contend with the his own legend while trying do good while the land is engulfed in civil war. #landsofthefirstborn 📚
The book cover for "The Sword Unbound" by Gareth Hanrahan. It show a man kneeling before a demonic sword with the background before him is burning.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
A Practical Guide to Evil is one my favorite web-serials but also fantasy series and now it is improved and in book form. I fell in love with the characters and how some characters are literally effected by genre tropes and understanding them is an actually powerful skillset. 📚
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
I really enjoyed The Blackfire Blade by James Logan, it is an excellent sequel to The Silverblood Promise. I enjoyed the character arc the main characters go through both to better themselves and learned to better rely on each other. I look forward to the sequel. #thelastlegacy#theblackfireblade📚
The book cover for "The Backfire Blade" by James Logan. It shows three people on a rooftop staring over a cityscape with a large spire with a gigantic brazier burning with purple flame at the summit the most prominent.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
The second book in the Kindom series "On Vicious Worlds" by Bethany Jacobs continues the excellent sci-fi series. This book definitely had a lot more building tension and dread with the characters dealing with the fallout from the last book and new threats closer to home. #thekindom#booksky📚
Book cover of "On Vicious Worlds" by Bethany Jacobs shows a purple see-through silhouette with a cityscape behind it.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
The Runelord by David Farland is such a good old fantasy books. I love the magic of endowments and how several of the characters wrestle with the ethics with it while others exploit it for their own power and cruelty. I look forward to reading the sequels. #therunelords 📚 #booksky
The cover for "The Runelords" by David Farland showing a group of ghost on horseback a woman and a kneeling with a crown of oak leaves forming above the man's head.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
"The Pariah" is an excellent fantasy book with an extremely flawed main character with an interesting look into how faith and religion affects and is used by people. There is also a subtle magical element that brings up more intrigue. #thepariah #thecovenantofsteel #anthonyryan #booksky 📚
The book cover for "The Pariah" by Anthony Ryan. It shows a person dressed in a ragged cloak sitting cross-legged on cobblestones with a sheathed sword on their lap.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
This is a fun supernatural western. I really like how the the yeti is portrayed both as a character and the interpretation of the legend. James Crowley is enjoyable main character being a former outlaw with a decent moral center. #coldashell #blackbadge #booksky 📚
The book cover for Cold as Hell by Rehtt C. Bruno and Jaime Castle. It depicts a man with glowing eyes, dressed in in black with bits of ice on it, and wielding two revolvers with a rifle strapped to his back. Behind the man on the right is a skull and a hawk to the left is a yeti all the while a lightning flashes across the sky.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
I love the The Divine Cities series and the City of Miracles is an excellent finale. In between the story of revenge and the horrors of divinity is a message of how holding on to your suffering and sorrow will only cause more harm to yourself and others. #cityofmiracles #divinecities 📚
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Old soldiers turned chefs must navigate through an ever escalating dangerous situation with a bioship. This a fun sci-fi book but it definitely feels like a lot of it is geared towards setting up a sequel and my feeling for this book might depend on the sequel. #yousexything#thediscospaceopera
Book cover for You Sexy Thing by Cat Rambo. It shows a spaceship flying away from a giant explosion. There is a caption in the the top left corner saying "No Peace for Old Soldiers."
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian an excellent horror western with cool magic and intriguing characters. Be warned it is a bloody die and people will die who are dissevering and not. #redrabbid #booksky 📚
Book cover for Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian. It depicts a red stage coach with four people on the top riding in front of a white moon with a red sky.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
The Demon in White is the third book in The Sun Eater series and it continues the excellent epic sci-fi story of Hadrian Marlowe. I love the characters here especially the relationship between Hadrian and Valka. If you love hard sci-fi and flawed characters you will enjoy #thesuneater series.📚
Cover for the Demon in White by Christopher Ruocchio. The cover shows a red haired wearing white robes, a golden circlet, and red gloves and boots. The man sits on a golden throne the back depicting a sun burst.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
A Song of Legends Lost by M. H. Ayinde is a fantastic start to a unique fantasy series. That is because it is science fantasy and the world-building and mysteries surrounding the past are intriguing. I also love all the point of view characters. #theinvokertrilogy #asongoflegendslost #booksky 📚
The book cover for A Song of Legends Lost by M.H. Ayinde. It shows a man standing a rocky ground with a giant red man wearing an animal helm and wielding two swords arises behind him.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
The sequel to To the Tainted Cup, A Drop of Corruption continues the adventures of detective duo Ana and Din. The world expands it unique biopunk fantasy and introduces a mystery that truly challenges Ana. I loved the mystery and really enjoy the Watson and Holmes dynamic. #adropofcorruption 📚
The book cover for "A Drop of Corruption" by Robert Jackson Bennet. The cover is mostly black with green plants growing at the sides. In the middle behind the title is a silver hand with silver plants growing out of it. The corners are silver each depicting silhouettes. The top left is someone in a dress or robes, the top right is someone in a hat with a sword, the bottom left someone with a bow, bottom right someone with a poleax.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
After a few years I finally read the second book of between earth and sky trilogy. I enjoyed it as I enjoyed the first book but my main criticism is seems more a set up for the last book. #feveredstar #betweenearthandsky #booksky📚
Book cover of "Fevered Star" by Rebecca Roanhorse. Depicts a women head colored gold with gold eyes and the back of her head exploding into a sunburst against a black background.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
As a fan of Jenn Lyons' A Chorus of Dragons series I had high hopes for this book, and I was not disappointed. This is a fun fantasy heist in an intriguing world and enjoyable cast of characters. #booksky #TheSkyonFire
The book cover for "The Sky on Fire" by Jenn Lyons. It depicts mountains and castles forming an abstract dragon against a red sky with orange clouds.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Illuminae is probably one most unique sci-fi books I read. The way it is format is as if someone created ARG and adapted it to book format. It is also a intense story that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. #Illuminae #TheIlluminaeFiles #booksky
The book cover for Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. The cover depicts a fiery explosion with white out revealing the title and authors of the book.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin is one the best history books I've read. In all seriousness it is very fun to read this a fan of A Song of Ice and Fire and someone who wants to get into more historical novels. If your already a fan or enjoy fantasy written in a unique way check it out. #booksky
The book cover for "Fire & Blood" by George R. R. Martin. I depicts a white flag that is burning the heraldry on the flag is three dragon heads conjoined at the neck.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
An Illusion of Thieves by Cate Glass is an excellent start to a fantasy series. The main protagonist Romy is my favorite as she has to struggle to overcome her self-hatred for her magic. It starts off slow but does pick up near the halfway point. #booksky #chimera
Book cover for "An Illusion of Thieves" by Cate Glass. It depicts a red background and a dark haired women. The women has her backed turned her head and right hand swirl with magic. In the other hand she holds a dagger with a pearl handle. The woman is wearing a blue mantel with a blue dress and the bottom of the dress fades into rooftops of a city.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
"Empire of the Vampire" by Jay Kristoff is an excellent grim dark vampire book. I enjoyed the dark, vampiric, and gothic aesthetics of the book and how the characters face seemingly impossible odds but do so on a thin chance for a better future. #booksky
Book cover of "Empire of the Vampire" by Jay Kristoff. Depicts a shirtless man with black hair covered in silver tattoos and holding a broken sword on his shoulder. Behind the man is swirling blood taking the shape of a bear, a snake, a crow, and a wolf.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
These Burning Stars by Bethany Jacobs is an excellent sci-fi books and I'm glad I finally read it. The story revolves around uncovering the secret of a genocide but the plot begins to twist in ways that keeps things interesting. #booksky
The book cover "These Burning Stars" by Bethany Jacobs. It depicts a see through silhouette of a persons head. The background has a tall tower, mountains, flying starships, and a moon.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Infinity Alchemist by Kacen Callender is fascinating LGBQT+ fantasy. I really enjoyed the character relationships in the book and how the magic is both scientific and philosophical. #booksky
Cover for "Infinity Alchemist" by Karen Callender. It depicts a man shaded red holding a book with glowing pages.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
The Last Sun is a fantastic urban fantasy novel. I loved the characters and their relationships both platonic and romantic the world is intriguing and the magic system is really cool. I highly recommend it if you enjoy mystery, action, and LGBTQ+ characters. #booksky
Cover for "The Last Sun" by K.D. Edwards depicting a man with flaming eyes standing next to the man with gun. Both of them are standing in front of burnt flowing drape and a stain glass window which shows a sun with a face.
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the0ddreader.bsky.social @the0ddreader.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
The Archive Undying is an interesting sci-fi novel. While, not my favorite the book is seeped in a fascinating world with AI god-like entities and very flawed broken characters trying to find redemption and do right for the people they love. #booksky
The cover for "The Archive Undying" by Emma Mike Candon depicting a gigantic caped robot towering over a big building in the ocean.
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