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One of the items on my “things I keep meaning to do” list was read something by T. Kingfisher. Damn—glad I finally got around to it! I could not have loved this creepy retelling of Poe‘s The Fall of the House of Usher more! Is it sacrilege to say I enjoyed it way more than the original? T. Kingfisher‘s writing is an absolute delight! (And since that item from the list worked out so well, next I think I‘ll be hitting the tattoo parlor…)

Greek mythology-based tale with lots of liberties taken. The author is changing the story, but not enough to make it interesting…just annoyingly bland/OK. If you are looking for something cool or satisfying or engaging or sexy or emotional, look elsewhere. But if you want bland boring mashed potatoes, this is the one! And the characters have no dimension or growth, just so blah! A fast but not fulfilling read.

4.2⭐️ This is quite a twist on the Sleeping Beauty legend, but I really enjoyed it. I expected more with the ending, but Im not quite sure what more would look like. Definitely a quick and easy read by Kingfisher, but still feel that it is absolutely worth the time.

My Kobo informed me that a T. Kingfisher book I hadn‘t read was on sale today, so naturally I grabbed it!

I am a book fairy now!! Thank you @Sleepswithbooks for the bday box!!! I am glad to be known as your spicy friend!!! This was a nice surprise!! #bookfairy #leoseason #bdaylitsylove

Ooooh listen I had to read Romeo and Juliet in high school and this made me actually want to read it again?? I had a great time. I did have to keep reminding myself that Roma and Juliette are like 19 though, and it‘s the 1920s, bc they seemed so much older. I already have the sequel borrowed on Libby tho!

4 stars | #historicalfantasy

I love the ancient Greeks and their gods and heroes, so I don‘t know why it took so long for me to pick this up. I struggled for the first few chapters, but I‘m so glad I persevered. I fell into the story utterly and completely and devoured it. The storytelling is nothing short of beautiful ❤️

I did not think it was as beautifully/lyrically written as Miller's Song of Achilles, but it did deserve the Booker Award. Is it okay to contradict myself? It is written from the perspective of Trojan women who, as spoils, were enslaved to and raped by the men who killed their families. Very evocative and very well needed. I wish I had noted who included this book in last week's #SundayFunDay. It was an outstanding read, and I thank you.

Not stellar so far but not bad. I‘m a sucker for a Hades and Persephone story so we‘ll see.

#WeeklyForecast

Also, Whispers from the Shadows (Christian Fiction-Roseanna White and Tilt (Emma Pattee