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Andy P.

otterlove@bookwyrm.social

Joined 1 year, 6 months ago

I mostly listen to sci-fi and fantasy audiobooks. Lots and lots of audiobooks. Also on Mastodon as @otterlove@mastodon.art

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2024 Reading Goal

65% complete! Andy P. has read 46 of 70 books.

commented on Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare (Sword Catcher, #1)

Cassandra Clare: Sword Catcher (2023, Random House Worlds, Del Rey) 4 stars

In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of …

The world building in this is giving weird whiplash vibes. Like the author is trying to mix modern sensibilities with historical prudishness, and pulling from too many real cultures and smushing them together under a coat of fantasy paint. It feels very close to but not quite cultural appropriation.

And then I looked up the author, oh boy.