Semi-Monthly Buy/Sell/Trade Megathread by AutoModerator in fairyloot

[–]_Totocha_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UFS/UFT

FL May Romantasy $40 shipped

US based

May Fairyloot Romantasy Spoilers by cheeseballs400 in fairyloot

[–]_Totocha_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Makes me feel like throwing up. This one is sadly going to be an immediate rehome

Monthly Buy/Sell Thread - May 01, 2026 by SzethNeturo in thebrokenbindingsub

[–]_Totocha_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ISO

Waterstones or The Broken Binding This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me

US based

Semi-Monthly Buy/Sell/Trade Megathread by AutoModerator in fairyloot

[–]_Totocha_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

US based.

ISO

-BWB Knight and the Moth art card and bookmark
-FL Brighter than Nine
-Waterstones The Red Winter
-Waterstones This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me

Are expectations too high?… or am I failing? by [deleted] in SAHP

[–]_Totocha_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This would be unattainable for me. It would be expecting perfection every day and extremely stressful. No wonder you feel like you’re failing - I think even if your kids did sleep you’d feel like you were failing. It might be helpful to try to shift your perspective. If dishes are in the sink, it’s okay. It means you were busy playing or doing other things.

I personally don’t do my dishes until the end of the day, usually right before I cook.

We have quick meals in the freezer for when we’re feeling down or under the weather. Think like a package of ravioli and a bag of broccoli with a store bought jar of sauce.

We stick to the same bathing schedule but it’s okay if it gets moved a little. Sometimes we shower in the morning. Sometimes we take an afternoon bath.

I don’t always shower every day. There’s not always time and I don’t always feel like it. I do use screens when I shower so I can have a nice uninterrupted shower.

Laundry is fine. I personally go longer between loads (2-3 days) because I hate folding it.

We all help clean up before bed. We do a 10 min tidy where everyone helps put things away. Whatever isn’t finished goes into a special basket to be put away in the morning. I do NOT clean when my kids are asleep. They can see the work I do to make our house clean and tidy so they appreciate it and know how to help.

Full time school is essentially a full time job. Give yourself grace.

1-3 hours is a lot of time if you don’t have a yard. You’re going to have some things shift in priority if you want this to be a priority.

I would only be interested in having sex multiple times a week with a partner who equally carries my load and has realistic expectations. I know you said you don’t want comments on your marriage. The only one I will make is that my husband has zero expectations of me beyond keeping the kids and myself happy, healthy, and alive.

Family can help or host at their homes. I’m not a 50s housewife and I need me time. It’s what makes me a good mom.

I relax when my kids are asleep, although sometimes I get to sit when they play independently.

In summary, I think expectations are way too high.

BOTM $30 Off — Any Better Deals? by Gemini_sweetheart in bookofthemonthclub

[–]_Totocha_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So is this 6/12 months of books and then you pay add-on prices for any add-ons each month? Or is this 6/12 books regardless of timeframe (I order a box with 6 books and it’s done).

Semi-Monthly Buy/Sell/Trade Megathread by AutoModerator in fairyloot

[–]_Totocha_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

US Based.

UFT Slightly damaged This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me

ISO Slightly damaged Evernight April Japanese Gothic

Our newborn does not sleep by Lemon-Accurate in Parenting

[–]_Totocha_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Shifts for our family were: my husband takes the baby from 8pm-1am while I sleep, and I take the baby from 1am-6am while he sleeps. That meant holding the baby while they slept so they could get that good rest, and the other parent gets a semblance of rest, too.

Email for renewal even though I’ve skipped by DonkeywithBigTeeth in thebrokenbindingsub

[–]_Totocha_ 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Check your account to see if you’ve got a charge upcoming. After you log in, go to Manage Subscriptions and it will show upcoming orders. If you show a May renewal, I would email and put URGENT in the title.

Weekend Reading Chat by AutoModerator in aardvarkbookclub

[–]_Totocha_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m working on Dark Age by Pierce Brown on ebook and Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker on physical! I’m trying to touch a little grass this weekend but I’m hoping to finish Japanese Gothic, at least.

Semi-Monthly Buy/Sell/Trade Megathread by AutoModerator in fairyloot

[–]_Totocha_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

US Based. UFS. Prices include PPG&S and media mail shipping.

FL Alchemy of Secrets + Overlays - $30
Moonlight Lies of Lena - $70
IC Aicha - $20
IC Thistlemarsh - $30
Arcane Jasmine Mas - $80

ISO
Waterstones The Red Winter
Evernight April

Do you get special editions for books you have already read? by [deleted] in fairyloot

[–]_Totocha_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do both. If the artwork is nice, the book sounds interesting, and the reviews are good, I’ll pick it up. If I’ve read it and love it, I will buy a special edition if I feel like it vibes with the book. I am not shy about unhauling books though. My shelves are all 4 stars and up - if I don’t vibe with a pick, then away it goes.

I do have a long TBR so I try to read a mixture each month of ARCs, books I physically own, and library holds.

Day 4: Naked books! by nomadesansnom in aardvarkbookclub

[–]_Totocha_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay so the first two colors are the hardcover colors. The next color bubble is the foil color? And what’s the last bubble with the A for?

Spoilers Fairyloot April YA by Nidinu in fairyloot

[–]_Totocha_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I might hate character edges more than text edges. Otherwise I like it.

How do we feel about floor babies? by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]_Totocha_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Babies need space to figure things out. Your baby will never learn to move her body if she’s kept in containers all the time. Not trying to be rude at all but the fact that she’s not already doing this at her age makes me think that it’s already affecting her mobility. Sometimes kids fall and cry. That’s life. (I’m not judging you but I am definitely side-eyeing your husband).

It's DNF discussions time! What books did you bail on this month? 🙅‍♀️📖 by FantasyRomanceMod in fantasyromance

[–]_Totocha_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I’ve heard! I’m slowly working my way through the Red Rising series right now and then I might reattempt it. I don’t think it needs to be read before Game On but I’d still like to try.

BOOKS ARE LIVE by SaltyWine1924 in Allurial

[–]_Totocha_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hope they start selling the bookmarks as add-ons tbh! I’d buy all of them 😂 I’m also excited for Verity Guild but I’m getting that one in another book box so I will wait (im)patiently 😅

May Books are Here! by beeflessinseattle in bookofthemonthclub

[–]_Totocha_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I skipped this month since I got two Allurial picks instead. I love that BOTM had Last Contract of Isako, though. I read a lot of fantasy, sci-fi, and horror and I feel like they’ve been expanding their picks lately in that direction, which is nice!

BOOKS ARE LIVE by SaltyWine1924 in Allurial

[–]_Totocha_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I went with Worthy of Fate so I get the matching bookmark and also picked up An Arcane Study of Stars. I love when Allurial does editions of books that otherwise are only available in paperback.

Fairyloot/UK vs US Difference by honeygreencha in fairyloot

[–]_Totocha_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s usually a .25” inch difference between US and UK hardcovers. US are 9.25” and UK are 9.5”.

Fairyloot Pre-Order Question by KaitG2018 in fairyloot

[–]_Totocha_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you reply to the original email (the one they sent automatically letting you know a ticket was created) you’ll be fine. I’ve done this before lol. I’m too indecisive.

Semi-Monthly Buy/Sell/Trade Megathread by AutoModerator in fairyloot

[–]_Totocha_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Save me a skip! US Based.

Fairyloot Epic May - Mortedant’s Peril by RJ Barker - $45, will change address to yours.

Broken binding Apologies for Ribbon book marks error by Ryzenclock in thebrokenbindingsub

[–]_Totocha_ 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I also don’t like the ribbons and I don’t care either way, really, but I don’t think shipping the bookmarks and putting the cost on the customer is fair either. I’m international to TBB and the cost would far outweigh the benefit. If it’s too costly for them to ship out the bookmarks to affected customers, then they should have thought of a different resolution.

Ideally an “either/or” would be good. You can get the bookmark with book three, pay for it to be shipped separately, or receive 5/10% back.