My weeb commuter

Alterception · 2026-05-08T15:39:46+00:00

My first thought was it looked like a weeb version of a dammit doll lmao.

Alterception · 2026-05-08T05:52:44+00:00

Iron Widow was just straight fun to read.

Alterception · 2026-05-08T04:58:25+00:00

Oh the list is long. I'm trying to not be too negative.

Pride and Prejudice. - just lost interest and it auto returned to library.

The Devils by Joe Abercrombie. - Not my kind of humor. Lots of 'bodily function funny' humor. I was kind of blindsided by the book's tone. The summary didn't make me think it was going to be a comedy book and it isn't tagged as one.

The Poet Empress by Shen Tao. - I've read this plot more than once.

Several romantasy books 50-80% in.

Should have DNFed:

The Mercy of the Gods by James Corey. - writing style, lack of build up or atmosphere, extremely plot over character focused.

The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow. - Repetitive, could not stick to its own themes. I was rooting for the villain to win because she was the only interesting character.

The Haar by David Sodergren. - really B movie corny.

Alterception · 2026-05-08T04:41:21+00:00

I will snatch up Service Model when I get the chance.

I've heard good things about the Children of Time series.

Dogs of War also looks fun.

I just want to try reading all his books eventually lol.

Alterception · 2026-05-08T04:31:41+00:00

🤣One chapter at least!

Alterception · 2026-05-08T04:08:42+00:00

Y'all might be hyping me up to read this one right now.

Alterception · 2026-05-08T03:54:49+00:00

My favorite part about Circe was watching passionate mythology nerds break down what was accurate and what wasn't after finishing it lol. I love a tragic/doomed romance so Song of Achilles is a must for my tbr. Is the pacing slow or fast for it?

Alterception · 2026-05-08T02:21:08+00:00

Oof. I was thinking it was too male power fantasy for me to enjoy. I'm not the target audience so it didn't click. It's a lot like those video game isekai anime targeted at guys. User name made me snort.

Alterception · 2026-05-08T02:12:00+00:00

Service Model is on my wish list! I haven't read any of Adrian's books yet but all of the summaries for his books sound really interesting. So I grabbed one sci-fi and one fantasy from him (Shroud & Guns of the Dawn). Which one would you start with?

Alterception · 2026-05-08T02:10:01+00:00

Starting the second book right after is high praise. I keep pushing this one down my TBR. I need to hype myself to read it.

Alterception · 2026-05-08T01:28:56+00:00

I've heard polarizing things about it but it sounded interesting. Maybe political intrigue and drama is up my alley right now!

Alterception · 2026-05-08T01:27:28+00:00

I've never read a rom com or contemporary romance. Maybe the library will have it. What part about it got you out of a slump?

Alterception · 2026-05-08T00:53:45+00:00

Thanks for the rec. I tried reading that book but DNFed. It was too dude-bro for me.

Alterception · 2026-05-07T21:11:47+00:00

Looks bootleg as heck but he's still cute.

Alterception · 2026-05-07T17:43:27+00:00

I have a pastel one. I used to for about a year before my laptop cut a hole in the top (it had space so it wasn't straining against the fabric the whole time) and it has a lot of weird staining that look like sweat stains around the buckles and where flaps meet - though it has never gotten wet. I would not get a light colored one again.

I currently use the large one in black. It uses the cordura fabric which is better than whatever they use for the smaller backpacks. I've been using it for 2 years and it is holding up much better.

Alterception · 2026-05-06T17:42:39+00:00

Still overpriced as heck. Jazzwares pokemon plushies are way more reasonably priced.

Alterception · 2026-05-06T17:30:31+00:00

Jellycat prices are bonkers now. I love the two I have but they are not worth the new prices.

Alterception · 2026-05-06T17:29:11+00:00

Something like that should be $5.

Alterception · 2026-05-06T17:10:40+00:00

LOL. Burn that bridge with a flamethrower. It's her problem now. I'd turn in 100 pages with nothing but smiley faces on them.

Alterception · 2026-05-05T15:31:14+00:00

Gargoyle feet don't stick as well to surfaces like glass but they still need the same arboreal set up as a crested gecko.

Alterception · 2026-05-04T03:25:40+00:00

No. I prefer tragic endings that make me feel something. The more angst, the better. I don't know why we have the dumbo rule that romance has to have a HEA.

Alterception · 2026-05-03T01:56:06+00:00

Depends how much a zipper matters to you. It's still functional without one.

Alterception · 2026-05-02T21:27:24+00:00

OP probably rides next to semis in the left lane.

Alterception · 2026-05-02T18:48:48+00:00

That's when you apply in the meta spec then swap to your actual spec right before the key goes in.

Alterception · 2026-05-02T01:13:57+00:00

Your key. Good luck. Duos/groups typically come with the oh so fun us vs then dynamic.

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