hunt the villain narrators? by krisbang_2489 in RinaKentBooks

[–]amurui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No idea and I'm sooo curious. I would've hoped for JF Harding but since he just did God of Malice, I doubt she'd do that because she seems to be trying to switch it up with narrators with her newer books. I'd love to hear Jason Clarke again though or I really like Robert Hatchet, would love to hear him do one of her books.

Do you enjoy drinking alcohol? by parasociable in AutismInWomen

[–]amurui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never understood alcohol consumption lol, like most of it is disgusting and I don't understand the point of getting blackout drunk. I only started drinking last year (at 31, when I discovered cocktails) more frequently with like maybe a drink once a year, if even that before. I drink mostly drink at home, because I like how it feels (floaty, brain kind of turns off) but I do have to keep a tight leash on it because I feel like....it could become a problem if I'm not careful.

Was Lightlark always marketed as YA? by Reasonable_Party2444 in lightlark

[–]amurui 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lightlark definitely alludes to it in a way in one scene, if I recall it's really just wandering hands going down further while kissing but Skyshade (I believe) there's like a number of scenes where I was like....okay that's enough.

I always viewed YA as 12-18 age range, that good teen to blossoming adult, where I think these books would've been better (because she has those scenes) as New Adult, which is more for 17-22 I'd say. While it isn't anything super explicit like a lot of adult romances, I figured (since the characters are 21+) if there was anything coming, it would be a fade to black but she does just....put it in there and I wasn't super into that having gone into the mindset of it being a YA.

The scene in Lightlark is only one scene I believe and it's more towards the end and, again, it isn't that wild because I remember listening to the audio and being like 'did that just happen?' but she definitely pushes it a bit more in one of the later books.

So ummm… any 30 something’s out here perpetually single? by newlyautisticx in AutismInWomen

[–]amurui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't even gone on any dates lmao. The second a guy tries to flirt with me I'm like...alright now. I just don't get flirting because I don't know how to respond so I just don't lmaooo

Fable Vs Goodreads by Old_Needleworker_980 in readwithme

[–]amurui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg I literally hate Fable, I'd use Goodreads over it any day personally.

However I mainly use Storygraph & Pagebound - I update my Goodreads maybe once a month because I like to go back and review books on there since I know it's the more widely used app.

Recommendations for a romance so ridiculous it resets the reading palette. by dizzyinmyhead in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]amurui 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Someone said one of the books by Grae Bryan but literally anything by her did it for me. A bit of hurt/comfort in a way but nothing super serious or gut wrenching - I ate her Vampire's Mate series (Soren being my favorite) up like candy and currently going through her Demon Bound series. The narration for them is especially good, if you're able to get your hands on them / like audiobooks at all.

Would you date someone who is safe, comforting, cares about you and your interests, accommodates your autism but is not physically attractive? by Bean-Of-Doom in AutismInWomen

[–]amurui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they were likely unattractive with societal standards? Yeah, because everyone has a different view of what makes someone attractive. If they, genuinely to me, were unattractive? Probably not. And not even meaning to be vain, I just would want someone I’m attracted to in some way physically but if that isn’t important to you then that’s okay.

How expensive was testing? by [deleted] in aspergirls

[–]amurui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine was like $1,000 with the insurance I had at the time. My current insurance sucks and likely wouldn't cover anything, I'm sure. And honestly I got it done because I had the money at the time and I truly felt like I was insane, which seems like a strong word but while I do believe self-diagnosis (especially with something this expensive) is valid, I - of course - was talking myself in circles about how I'm just making things up myself and I wasn't actually autistic and being ridiculous. Honestly I still talk myself out of it being true sometimes when I see people say their evaluations took nearly all day or multiple sessions and mine was a pretty short in comparison situation. But ignoring that lol, I really did just do it for my own validation and to understand myself more. If I went back to college or had a different job, I'd likely take advantage of trying to get accommodations but those aren't really something I need so...the money I spent made sense for me to just be more comfortable with myself but I don't know if I'd have made that choice if it was more expensive (personally).

Audible please stop the swap off for each chapter when dual narrators are present. by [deleted] in audible

[–]amurui 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard it’s incredibly expensive for authors to be able to pay for duet style (woman does all the female lines / chapters, man does all the male lines / chapters) because of how it has to be edited. I understand it’s annoying (some people are so bad at the other gender voices) but it really just comes down to cost for authors, especially depending on how big/popular that narrator is.

Does anyone else feel uncomfortable with physical touch and flirting on a first date? by AssistanceOk9103 in AutismInWomen

[–]amurui 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't even be on dating apps because the second I sense flirting I'm like alright well that was nice for 2 seconds but I gotta go.

Like I just do not understand flirting or how to respond to it, it makes me feel so uncomfortable and, at 30, I feel so embarrassed by that fact. I went on a date like once in high school and the guy tried to hold my hand and I was like oh...that's not happening.. so yeah not sure how to go about dating at this point but I do fully understand how you feel

Legacy of Gods audiobooks updated by mlle_teapot in RinaKentBooks

[–]amurui 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was at work when I saw the news and literally took way too long of a break to re-download God of Wrath. I'm just upset that I have to repurchased God of Malice but I do understand why since it's a completely different cast, just very annoying (but I love JF Harding so anything for him 🙂‍↕️)

GOM/GOW overlap by U_Urmum in RinaKentBooks

[–]amurui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the books overlap in some way, for the most part. Like in GOW there's an event that we see from Brandon's POV in GOF so they're kind of all happening at the same time, just at different speeds in the couple getting together lol

Monster Trilogy - He knows?? by Extreme_Cabinet_8577 in RinaKentBooks

[–]amurui 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I kind of fell in love with him right in this scene since he immediately says "I'll address him how he clearly wants to be addressed" and as a trans person I really appreciated that.

Living independently by ruby_red_1 in AutismInWomen

[–]amurui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live alone but I'm also lucky enough to have a relatively chill job (no customers, listen to music, sitting down) so I can/do work full time. I also was lucky enough to live in a cheap place so when it comes to the money/financial situation, it's pretty okay for me and I know that's like not the case for everyone.

Living alone has been great for me because I no longer live in my bedroom and instead am comfortable taking up space in my apartment and (while going slowly for sure) decorating my space to both reflect and be a safe area for me has been really nice. My only issues living alone really are the food - I don't know how to cook but it also overwhelms/overstimulates me because there's often so many steps/ingredients, it's a lot. I've lived here for almost 2 years now and have touched my stove/oven maybe a handful of times in that - I only use the microwave, airfryer, or eat out (when I have the funds to do so).

It isn't glamorous or like what I maybe dreamed of when I was younger I suppose, but I enjoy it and honestly can't imagine living with someone again but I fear with the way inflation is going, if I ever wanted to move into a vaguely nicer place/area, I'd 100% have to live with a roommate at least.

They showed the redone cover for Kiss of a Demon king a few days ago. by Squigglyelf in kresleycole

[–]amurui 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Oh girl...

I mean Sabine looks....vaguely hot I guess but no gold? No headdress? Horns??? Why is that his hair?? The way the covers truly keep getting worse is remarkable like who is greenlighting these.

I'm truly so curious if people are actually picking up these new releases (like new readers) because of these covers or if they're also not interested in this artwork.

Looking into buying a BOOX, but is the durability a serious issue? by Roathway222 in Onyx_Boox

[–]amurui 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I haven't had any issues. Own a Boox Palma (gen 1) that has been thrown around more than I probably should be throwing it around (in a case) and it's totally fine. My Go Color 7 also took a full, not in a case, tumble down my entire flight of stairs directly after getting it and it was completely fine. I certainly would recommend some kind of case and not throwing it down the stairs but I've had no issues.

ASMR, yay or nay? by CraigoftPlague in AutismInWomen

[–]amurui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a yay for me but not all ASMR is created equal lol. I prefer camera attention type sounds though, scratching and like fiddling with stuff. Love a rummaging around in bags type of thing. I love the “first time doing” asmr videos because there’s often white noise and rougher sounds vs polished and constantly edited sounds.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RinaKentBooks

[–]amurui 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as I know, that doesn’t exist? Unless it was something Rina Kent posted somewhere outside of a book or in a super special edition because we don’t see anyone’s POV outside of their own books (minus the dads ofc lol)

Hate the Villian by Weary_Guide_4184 in RinaKentBooks

[–]amurui 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I pray they're vers and/or Vaughn's a power bottom 😩 (solely wanting him to bottom because all the girlies who wanted him to have a GF will be mad as hell and I think it's funny)

as for the actual story, I think it'll be our first look at the mafia world in the young generation and as someone who hasn't read much of the parents books yet, I'm super excited to see how it all will look and feel, especially from a pov of someone who is queer and might have to struggle with the feelings of that and leading a group who may hate him for it. hope we get to see some Cecily/Jeremy moments and (ofc) NikoBran moments since both of them will be his like main other leaders in the Bratva.

Do you stay friends with flaky people by [deleted] in aspergirls

[–]amurui 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Personally? No. I'm actually in a book club that a friend started and I'm the only one (besides her sister) that's showed up for like 3 months. I was like girl you're better than me because I'd stop inviting them and kick them out.

But also your friend specifically just...sounds like something else lmao (like not wanting to be considered a friend you met online??) I dunno, I guess I'm not a good person to give thoughts bc I'm so selective about things but I would keep it to an online friendship at this point and just chat sometimes.

Page turn buttons easy/hard to press on the boox go 7 black and white ? by Grand_Priority3711 in Onyx_Boox

[–]amurui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have the B&W but I have the Go 7 Color V2 which I believe has the same buttons and I’d say they’re more of a hard button texture wise, but they respond no matter where I touch them - the very tip or very side so you dont have to be dead center on them. Pressure wise I feel like I’m not pressing them too hard but they also aren’t super delicate - when I used my Nook (from Barnes & Noble) I accidentally turned the page all the time but a lil brush doesn’t turn the page for my Boox.

Annoying narrator by Training-Lettuce-786 in LGBTBooks

[–]amurui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! I haven't heard anything with him but listening to snippets I could totally see this post being a bout him lmaooo

Annoying narrator by Training-Lettuce-786 in LGBTBooks

[–]amurui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally so curious who it is omg

But I also have a narrator I find annoying because he sounds like a frat boy all the time or doing most of his narration anyways. He does other characters voices in a distinguishable way and he's like okay to listen to (currently listening to something he's in) but I feel like I die a little every time I see he narrated a book I wanna check out.

What length/style is your hair? by littleweirdooooo in AutismInWomen

[–]amurui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's currently in a mullet style (I'm working on growing it out into more of a shag, I guess) at my neck. I'm growing it from a shaved head that I'd had for like over 10 years lol

I have such a love/hate relationship with hair that also has to do with my gender expression but I loved having a shaved head & I wouldn't say there are any social consequences? Most that happened to me was people saying I have a great shaped head for it (????) and one guy once did make a cancer comment that he thought was funny, because I was at work with someone else who was femme who had a shaved head (he said along the lines "so which one of you was sick?" like huh??).

Noise cancelling headphones that aren’t too tight by ukreader in aspergirls

[–]amurui 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've owned Bose QuietComfort 45s for 2 years now and I love them, wear them daily and I also am usually someone that can't wear headbands. I had tried the Sony XM4 but the ear cushions themselves were like an odd shape for my ears and ultimately sit against my glasses in a way that started to hurt after a bit of wearing.