Saltypants

Cute story

Revisado: 03-17-25

I love a good isekai, and this one hits all the right notes. My problem is with the narrators. They both have excellent voices, they speak clearly and are paced nicely, but neither one is suited for either cuteness or spice. Nonfiction exposé about the sordid lives of historical figures? Absolutely. Complicated spy thrillers? Sure. Hijinks and sexy times? They’re far too dry.

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I want to love this so much…

Revisado: 01-19-25

…but I am really struggling with both the narrator and Butler’s narrative style. Thigpen has a beautiful, mellifluous voice but I just don’t buy her as our 18year old protagonist.

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Platonic perfection

Revisado: 12-20-24

All the farcical fun of Something Fabulous, all the under-represented character exploration of Something Spectacular, and a perfect representation of fully adult platonic love. I loved every single minute of this book. Arabella Tarelton makes me feel seen in ways I never imagined possible for mainstream fiction. Honestly, 7/5 stars, will definitely be a frequent re-listen.

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Pure, magical, chaos

Revisado: 09-13-24

Absolutely love the story, the dynamic between Bel, Nico, and Garren is fun and entertaining. Don’t love having three different readers, especially when one of them is the incredibly talented Greg Boudreaux.

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Fun characters, good plot

Revisado: 08-17-24

Police procedurals aren’t usually my jam, but queer shifters are so I figured I’d give it a shot. Definitely worth it. Dex and Sloane are a classic grumpy/sunshine with a great dynamic. Add in a heavy dose of forbidden romance and an antagonistic best friend and you’ve got a fun ride from beginning to end.

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So twisty!

Revisado: 07-31-24

The whole story was one beautifully executed surprise after another and I was rarely sure about what was going to happen next. I laughed, I cried, I gasped, and I loved every minute of it

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I want more!

Revisado: 05-07-24

Nigel and Ori are both so stinking adorable and I want more of them. I want to follow them as they truly come into their power, and as they explore their connection. I want to see how they shape their world for a more just society. I want to watch their soul-deep connection grow into something special and comfortable and all encompassing. I want more.

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Cute story

Revisado: 05-02-24

Who doesn’t love some magical teens? And bisexual magical teens are even better. And bisexual magical teens who successfully navigate coming out, high school friendships, parents, and a whole new magical world are the best.

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Love the story, but…

Revisado: 03-04-24

Seriously, it’s a great story and I can’t wait for the next one in the series. However, the narrator has decided to take some voices in a different direction than the previous two books. I don’t hate it, but I preferred the original accents.

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What a beautiful surprise!

Revisado: 02-27-24

Things I absolutely loved about this book:
The characters aren’t children. Rune is at least 35 years old and is still rather young for his race, which seems reasonable given an expected three digit lifespan.
The feelings of the seventeen year old are considered and handled appropriately.
The friendship full of love between Rune and Brand. Romantic love is great and all, but platonic relationships typically suffer when romance thrives. That doesn’t happen here, instead the friends work on how to fit Rune’s budding feelings into their dynamic.
The fated relationship (tala) isn’t necessarily romantic at all. It might not even be cooperative. The fact that there’s this element of fate that could be adversarial is an interesting twist on an overused trope. Addam is obviously leaning hard into romance, but Rune isn’t going to just let it happen without questions.
Everyone is bisexual, and that’s just beautiful.
The mythology is fresh and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring Rune’s world.
Josh Hurley is an exceptional narrator who brings everyone to life.

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