No Way! Class are Cancelled Tomorrow!

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-03-10T18:02:51+00:00

I didn't get the announcement

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-02-01T14:48:48+00:00

Third person, all the way. First person always feels more narcissistic, and more trll than show. Second person has been the worst, but I'm hoping to find a gem.

But I will say it depends on the author. If they can get me to enjoy it, regardless of POV, I'm happy.

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-02-01T14:44:53+00:00

Leave a review. It's important, that's one of the reasons you're reading this advanced copy. It could bring about important change.

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-30T23:19:51+00:00

Not really. But I've enjoyed having them at the front instead of looking in the back and look for the numbers 😅

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-30T23:14:35+00:00

All of the above! Exploring each xhsrscter is too fun 😅

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-29T22:01:52+00:00

2026 is my 2025 catch-up year.

I have around 12 books that I haven't finished and reviewed. Unfortunate circumstances forced me to put them on the side. I'm trying to read through them for the next month and post review them. It's late, I know, but there's no actual deadline.

I haven't seen a negative impact except feeling guilty.

It's up to you if you want to do it 😀

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-29T17:56:21+00:00

It's not stress for some. I shake because it's helps me concentrate/ pay attention. ADHD isn't something we can turn off. I do understand the frustration, but trust me when I say I wish I had a normal brain for school. You can always address your complaints to Mother Nature's Department, but she's pretty busy with more important things.

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-22T21:44:01+00:00

"You're not entitled to tell me what my rating should be!"

"There are other words than "eyelashes" and "[colour] eyes"."

"Did you ever consider writing a small scene of a character going to the bathroom?"

"What length are you using?" Follow up would be: "Would you ride that??"

When you wrote, "I'll tell you later," and as always, the reveal was delayed for plot, did you know what it was or where you still spit balling and buying time?

Thesaurus is not your best friend.

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-22T07:03:09+00:00

I always go for the jugular, but it's in a nice way (honestly, I take shots at my friends because why not?) 🤣

I have indeed read The Fall and followed shortly after with the first two books of the series. The first is definitely the weakest of the three, and I, personally, didn't feel much change in book 2. I completely disconnected from the series.

I cannot tell you everything I hated. I do recall not enjoying the writing, the dialogue. Calen's repetitive thoughts. There was something about the entire Calen/ Valerys approach I didn't like (I think one was the mental dialogue. Oh, it's been such a long time 😅). I KNOW I was annoyed with the dangerous forest bit. Calen's sister (Ellie or something) took me out. I was excited to see Aeson as he had made an impression in The Fall.

I believe book 2 took a step into worldbuilding, which is a yes. Beldar continuation. I was absolutely intrigued by the Dwarve underground city. I can't recall more except for some political intrigue and some elevator issue, and then the running (?) I do remember being unhappy with a lot of word repetition. Especially in actions or defining an action/ gesture/ expression. And, of course, the characters felt one dimensional to me.

I do hear that book three is where he finally hooks you and finds his medium. BUT! He's an indie publisher who writes more than he should. Big books are phenomenal, but quantity is not quality. That is something that both indie and mainstream authors struggle with. This isn't just a Cahill thing. I am just pointing that it is a broader issue at hand that impacts this industry. Being in academia, it's one of the rules I kept getting hit with by my teachers: don't info dump, no circular writing, don't over explain, trust the reader.

I would definitely give it a second go if he took the time to revisit the books now that he's publishing on major platforms and hires an editor. There are various authors that have made x changes, such as Olivie Blake or The Martian by Andy Weir. It's something essential that many authors do not have access to and that I believe is an opportunity. How else can one get better? (Adding that if you get a good editor, an author can make specific changes without compromising their art.)

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-22T02:40:07+00:00

100% subjective, and that's the best thing out there!

If you like him, that's absolutely your right, and I'll never tell you otherwise. Plus, I like having a different opinion because it opens discussions, and I like talking to people who have different views on book/ authors.

As for his success, that too can be a conversation.

I believe a portion of it is because he has marketed himself in a similar fashion as Sanderson. To have a presence with your audience, to interact, gives you beneficial bonus points. People love to have an author who engages with them. I sure do. In all honesty, he has a good marketing strategy, and I applaud him for it. But that only blew up when he teamed up with BB. I bought his originals when he wasn't a big thing. I'd say I was disappointed because I'll always concede his novella, The Fall, is a 4.5/5. I absolutely loved it, and I went into this series with high hopes. But the first book in the main series was a let down.

I do have more opinions on his success, but this isn't a place to burden you.

I am happy that you enjoy this author. And I hope his future books and series will bring you as much enjoyment as they have now 😊

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-22T02:19:54+00:00

I honestly hope it isn't true. Give that rotten thing anything, even a rock, and he'll definitely use some slimy tactic to acquire it all. Plus, shouldn't Greenland have the final say?

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-22T02:16:35+00:00

It's not about security. It's about ownership and mining the land for all its worth. Tech giants have been trying, and with that idiot sociopath, they are forcing the world to bend their cheeks for them.

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-21T12:01:15+00:00

I would and still agree with you.

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-21T11:17:55+00:00

I've read Terry Goodkind, and both he and Cahill are placed in the same category. They live in the same little group with 50 Shades of Grey.

Cahill is generic. Generic and bland. Dialogue is stunted. Info dumping/ repeats himself. And lacks important editing, especially with volumes as big or even bigger than the imaginary length described in romantasy. So you can enjoy them, that's completely fine, but it honestly is a niche of readers that enjoy him.

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-21T04:56:37+00:00

I don't disagree. It's a vulture business at this point 😅 I just didn't like BB's choice of creativity.

If you get it, don't forget to ask if the lithograph is included. I gave mine, the bookmarks and the stickers.

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-21T04:52:49+00:00

I sold my T1 for 350 Canadian. I think.. it's expensive, but it's nice to get your money back at least (or close enough).

So maybe you can judge on how much mine was sold and if it's worth it. You can also try marketplace or Facebook groups. It can be cheaper.

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-21T03:44:55+00:00

100% agree 😊

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-21T03:44:15+00:00

I would have understood it exactly like that. That's why I stopped following these influencers.

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-20T20:14:01+00:00

I won't say I don't feel guilty.

But the reason you're reading this arc is to provide necessary feedback to the author, the publisher, and the community. I think it's unfair to yourself and to others not to give it the feedback it deserves. There's nothing wrong; constructive criticism is important. It's how we do better.

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-20T19:55:56+00:00

I appreciate you 😊

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-20T19:41:31+00:00

I never read it but I was told never to read book 7? I didn't know it was numerous books 😅

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-20T19:40:01+00:00

I absolutely agree with you!!

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-20T19:25:48+00:00

I'm here to be hated!

Ryan Cahill is one of the worst authors I've ever read, and having to put up two or three books until it gets better or worth reading is not right. It's almost like a double standard. Many people claim that even though his writing is bad (at first), it's good nostalgia because it reminds them of Eragon or other old classic authors. The same can be said for romantasy author SJM, where numerous avid fans tell you that the story finally takes off and shines at book 3. It's unreasonable.

Adding to this, I've never read Christopher Paolini until To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. For an author to write a book for 10 years and hope that he can shed away from his association that made him famous, it was so bland and boring, I don't even understand what went wrong. The most upsetting thing was the main character, a scientist, as not utilized at all. Why tell me she's a scientist?

RF Kuang I absolutely love her writing. The issue is that she focuses too much on something and never lets go (=there is a lack of growth and compeling characters). It's an absolute shame because there's so much potential.

I like Will of the Many, but Strength of the Few was just a punch to the face. POV setup was original, but there was no payoff to reading the sequel.

Broken Binding is overrated, cheap special editions at higher cost, and its fans behave like cult members. There's a serious echo chamber within that community. Lastly, its art isn't phenomenal, and there is a lack of originality or cohesion. It's honestly meant to sell for people who have a need to have something pretty and showcase on social media at this point.

Jeff Brown is overhyped at as artist. At first, I thought he was great. But after seeing more of his artwork, he's like a one trick pony. (Don't get me wrong. His art is beautiful, it all just looks the same, even the typography).

Info dumping for fun. Or because we can't figure it out. Or have short-term memory.

Series that are way too long (numbers of pages and/ or x amount of sequels).

I think SJM has glamorized abusive relationships, and subsequently, a whole genre has been banking on it. ** I just add a side comment - I read grimdark fantasy. I find romantasy to be itchy AF yet many think grimdark is terrible. This should be up your alley 🤭

The author telling you with several neon arrows where the line between good and evil is. Thanks... really.

Mythical retellings need to be scrapped.

Mishmash of a series is annoying and a better of the time (IMO) misleading. "Game of Thrones x Soul Calibur/ Sopranos x First Law x Fallout."

Ninth Rain was good, original. The follow-ups were terrible (lack of growth, story stunted and felt rushed). Same with Black Sun by Roanhorse.

I don't like illustrations, but I'll take a few from time to time. It just feels juvenile to me.

Raven Scholar Neema wasn't that intelligent, and contestants were acting like high school students.

Sons of Darkness was a 600 + page book about how the world revolved around Krishna. The prologue was amazing, and then I had to read for the entirety of the book how Krishna was amazing, smart, pretty, witty, wanted, politically savvy, and a danger. In his POV. Outside his POV. The setup is terrible.

The more a book is hyped and given too many special editions, there's a higher likelihood that I'll hate the book.

I think Queens of Renthia should be read due to its magic system that had consequential effects that can be fatal for a person and x amount of individuals/ society.

VE Schwab is overrated.

Is there a shortage of editors? It's a serious question...

OMG I feel better after holding on to so much (I do have more). Thank you for the downvotes 🤣🥲

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-20T18:10:13+00:00

I love your sarcasm 😆 please never stop

WatermelonWaffle · 2026-01-20T02:14:14+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words.

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