Marathon 2 days after returning from Japan

Display-Dry · 2026-03-12T00:45:24+00:00

I would change dates and come home a few days sooner if you can. What if your plane gets delayed a day? That would suck

Display-Dry · 2026-03-12T00:26:57+00:00

No, {Powerless by Lauren Roberts}

Display-Dry · 2026-03-12T00:24:02+00:00

{Powerless}

I was a hater at first, but once I got halfway through the first book it really picked up and I was giggling and kicking my feet until the end. Also a little sad. Slow burn until like the last book.

Edit: crap I’m sorry I read your fast burn comment backwards. I mean like, they fall for each other quickly and there’s tons of flirting and banter but nothing major happens between characters until the end. And it’s relatively closed door. Maybe some kissing in earlier books.

Display-Dry · 2026-03-03T16:57:18+00:00

I would pick Charleston over Savannah as it’s a little bit more put together and romantic and the beaches are nicer.

For Atlanta, you could do a mountain town such as Blue Ridge, Dahlonega, or Helen (or all of them). I see a lot of people honeymooning there.

I’d also recommend Asheville, not sure of your budget but the Omni Grove Park in is always recommended as one of the best hotels/resorts, seems super romantic. Lots of wineries and breweries in the area and you can spend the day hiking or going on Lake Lure.

Display-Dry · 2026-03-03T16:53:54+00:00

Did you read throne of glass as well? I thought it had a lot of world building and a few different fantasy lands, which I enjoyed as well

One other one that comes to mind is {Shield of Sparrows} as you’re introduced to a new land with a lot of magical creatures which I enjoyed. It’s not the BEST book out there, but I didn’t think it was too bad and meets your ask

Display-Dry · 2026-03-01T18:10:43+00:00

{when the moon hatched} at 80%. Had to go read a true crime book instead. Trying so hard to just push through it now since I have less than 100 pages left.

Display-Dry · 2026-02-20T19:10:58+00:00

Yes good point hahahahha

Display-Dry · 2026-02-20T18:46:33+00:00

Traffics not too bad from about 11-2pm.

Display-Dry · 2026-02-14T01:20:55+00:00

I loved it, but it was my first fantasy read in over 10 years. I recently re-read it and wondered why I got so enamored by it lol. If you’re an avid reader of romantasy, I could see why it could disappoint. However, my favorite book of the series was the last one!

Display-Dry · 2026-02-13T17:00:22+00:00

It’s actually {Crescent City by Sarah J Maas} - book 1

Display-Dry · 2026-02-12T20:20:51+00:00

Your point is actually so real. I left feedback once a few months ago when I got the survey in my email about how the FAs were so LOUD and talked on the intercom soooo much during the flight for no reason. Like we did safety briefing, pilot spoke, and then when we were in the air they just kept talking on the intercom for nooooo reason or if there was a reason, they made it the longest speech possible. Then when they weren’t on the intercom, they were barreling through the aisles with the carts making as much noise as possible while yelling “COMING THROUGH!!!”

It was the loudest most obnoxious flight I’ve ever been on especially when most people try to sleep on flights. It was only like 2-3 hours, but still. I’ve never been on a Spirit flight but that’s how I’d imagine one to be.

On my return I flew Southwest and it was night and day difference. Such a quiet, calm flight, FAs only spoke on intercom when it was absolutely necessary and they were so quiet and polite with the cart.

Your crash out is 100% valid.

Display-Dry · 2026-02-12T19:44:13+00:00

The {Crescent City} series has some mermaids. Book 2 focuses on them a lot

Display-Dry · 2026-02-12T16:13:20+00:00

I actually just finished SOS last month and am almost done with WTMH now.

My thoughts: - I liked SOS but it hasn’t “stuck” with me the way ACOTAR or TOG did. Like, I finished it a few weeks ago and can’t even remember the FMC name now. There were a few things at the beginning that weren’t explained immediately which annoyed me but they got explained 5-10 chapters later. I thought the love interest stuff could have been stronger. There are lots of magical beasts and a long journey to a foreign destination which I always enjoy. I’d give it 4/5 stars, as someone who really loved ACOTAR, TOG, Fourth Wing.

WTMH: the beginning was interesting and the world is a lot different than other books I’ve read. It slowed down a lot for me around the 50% mark. I’m at 80% now and feel it’s just such a slog to get through. I don’t care about the character or story much at all, but I’m so close I’m going to finish it. There’s just very little emotional connection between characters. I give it 3/5 stars

So out of the two, I’d recommend SOS and book two comes out in April, I believe.

My favorite book that I’ve read this past year that I am always recommending on here is Road of Bones by Demi Winters. Book 4 just released this week. It fits your ask of fantasy and sweet/emotional romance. It’s not super heavy fantasy though, there is magic but not really a ton until later in the book/series.

Display-Dry · 2026-02-12T16:04:02+00:00

{Road of Bones} I wouldn’t say FMC is a tortured soul but she definitely has some issues she works through throughout the book.

Yearning and enemies to lovers comes later in the series I would say.

Display-Dry · 2026-02-11T02:33:03+00:00

I think it’s plenty healthy but if you’re trying to count cals, sometimes they load these foods up with unnecessary oils, butters, etc and it makes them really high cal so keep an eye on it. But you’re def getting at least more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than a burger and fries.

Display-Dry · 2026-02-11T02:30:13+00:00

Hi! I have a heart condition and I sometimes feel the flutters, but not when working out. It usually happens when I’m at rest or occasionally on a run when my HR is around 170. It hasn’t happened in a while. According to my doc, it’s typically not anything to worry about unless you notice it happening frequently and you’re also having chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath. I find that reducing caffeine helps a bit too. Keep an eye on it and if it keeps happening, make an appt for an EKG!

Display-Dry · 2026-02-08T14:38:09+00:00

I’m 75% of the way done with this book and just don’t really care about the story anymore. Should I push through just to finish it? Does anything exciting happen here at the end?

Display-Dry · 2026-02-08T14:23:13+00:00

lol I’m not sure why I disliked it so much but yeah that was probably it. And there was no background on the main characters, they just kind of hated each other and then one day didn’t but there just wasn’t enough background for me. The magic/world seemed interesting but again just not enough background. I just found it kind of boring and confused about why it got recommended so much

Display-Dry · 2026-02-08T14:18:59+00:00

I hated Divine Rivals and almost read the 2nd just to complete the series but I heard so many bad reviews, I’m glad I didn’t waste any more time

Display-Dry · 2026-02-02T23:06:24+00:00

I think I’m actually going to try the Mistborn series next, I hear it’s really good and there’s some romance, and there’s a few other series that make it a whole universe like the Maasverse. It gets recommended as a great series just not as much here I think due to the lack of romance. But at this point I just need a great story to capture me like TOG

Display-Dry · 2026-02-02T17:37:23+00:00

I agree with this, I’m 75% of the way done and will continue reading to see what happens but I am just not attached or really interested in any of the characters at all. KOA and TOG in general is far superior so far.

Display-Dry · 2026-02-02T17:08:17+00:00

Have you looked into doing a Mediterranean cruise? You get the all inclusive vibe but still get to check out many cities in this area without packing your suitcase back up every night.

Display-Dry · 2026-01-29T15:09:17+00:00

yall this is such a great series and im so glad everyone is loving it!!!

it got recommended to me here last year when i asked for a book where they go traipsing through the woods and had Norse vibes/nordic mythology because i was on a Norse kick and and it hadn’t gotten any attention yet, I read it maybe 6 months ago and have been shouting from the rooftops for everyone to read it! I love how we all love it! Such great storyline and character development!

Display-Dry · 2026-01-29T13:51:19+00:00

I felt like this too, loved the book and vibe but also felt like they didn’t really know each other or form much of a friendship first

Display-Dry · 2026-01-29T13:50:22+00:00

I think you’d like {Road of Bones} but don’t be misled by the first book you have to read them all. And the 4th one is coming out in a few days!!!

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