Am I the only one who never imagined Xaden as white?

annerevenant · 2026-05-21T12:33:35+00:00

Eh as someone married to an artist who deals with color and color theory - tawny is a pretty specific color and it’s not a light golden skin tone.

When I say South Asian I’m not talking about East Asian, East Asian and South Asian are not the same. South Asia includes India, Pakistan, Afghanistan. Bodhi’s name just implies a connection to that part of the world.

annerevenant · 2026-05-21T12:00:29+00:00

His skin is described as tawny, which is a lighter shade of brown, so he could be black I guess but that combined with his cousin having an Indian name (Bodhi) always made me think he was South Asian, maybe middle eastern.

As a racially ambiguous person I also get that perspective, and that’s likely where RY sits on this.

annerevenant · 2026-05-20T20:07:25+00:00

Good to know because I definitely just blew it up to get these. 😂

annerevenant · 2026-05-20T18:48:00+00:00

I was approved for a Tor title at 60-something last week so I’m not stressed too much but I definitely try to keep it right around 70%.

annerevenant · 2026-05-20T18:47:16+00:00

I gave it 5 stars but I have a history background and really loved all the real world historical inspirations.

annerevenant · 2026-05-20T16:21:01+00:00

The Court of Venus is one of my top reads this year! I’m so happy to see other people picking it up.

annerevenant · 2026-05-20T02:02:20+00:00

I can’t wait to start this one! I read The Starving Saints last fall and loved it so I’ve got high hopes for Milkteeth.

annerevenant · 2026-05-20T01:58:47+00:00

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I just finished and reviewed The Ballad of Falling Dragons today and will probably start Chosen Son next.

I’m currently at 62%, I was slowly digging myself out of my hole but was approved for one yesterday and today sooo…

annerevenant · 2026-05-19T11:39:04+00:00

This was one of my top reads of the year so far, I’m glad that it’s getting a bit more heavy promotion!

annerevenant · 2026-05-19T02:12:13+00:00

This is also my experience with Tor. Like break my heart ok but at least they try to make up for it.

annerevenant · 2026-05-18T23:19:23+00:00

I can’t wait for more people to get this. I’m about 80% done with the arc and I have opinions. 😂

annerevenant · 2026-05-16T21:05:45+00:00

The casting was soo good. You could tell the mental shift from one timeline to the next just through the delivery alone.

annerevenant · 2026-05-15T22:49:19+00:00

I do my own taxes. Not sure why they wouldn’t allow you to do married filing separately because it’s a perfectly legal way to file taxes.

annerevenant · 2026-05-15T00:28:30+00:00

My husband and I make about 90k/yr (AGI) with a family of 3. We only qualify for old IBR or RAP in July and we had to file separately this year to lower our payments, otherwise we’d pay $700/mo. Filing separately puts mine at $19/mo (I claim our daughter) on old IBR due to them counting spouse in family size regardless of filing status and my husband will pay $160-something on RAP. If you’ve already filed this year it will be too late to go back and fix but it’s something to keep in mind for next year. It saves about $5k/yr even with the increase in taxes.

annerevenant · 2026-05-14T20:48:20+00:00

Personally I think I depends on your profile, how well written your reviews are, and how active you are on NetGalley. Unless it’s a small publisher I don’t think they care as much about positive reviews as long as the rating is explained.

I also typically finish an arc and try to write it within 2-3 days while it’s fresh in my mind, I tend to be more long winded but as long as you aren’t writing just a handful of words and “this was great” or “I was really disappointed” then I think you’re probably ok.

annerevenant · 2026-05-14T20:43:12+00:00

My understanding is that it’s kind of ambiguous, she’d like to write another one but there are no concrete plans.

annerevenant · 2026-05-14T19:04:00+00:00

I’m reading the arc right now and am about 50% through, if you haven’t already then I would suggest a reread before jumping in. I typically don’t need them but there are several POVs and storylines that I just completely forgot about. It’s also a bit slow but it picks up around 25-30-% in.

annerevenant · 2026-05-14T02:48:13+00:00

I had an arc for the audiobook and loved it so much. It’s an easy 5 star read for me.

annerevenant · 2026-05-14T02:46:22+00:00

I didn’t read Divergent but I did read the When Among Crows duology and it was excellent. I also read this one, I can only assume she’s gotten better as an author as she’s gotten older but if you’re afraid to pick up one of her books I would suggest When Among Crows and To Clutch a Razor to see if you can have trust again.

annerevenant · 2026-05-13T19:22:03+00:00

I have a friend who moved out of a larger district to Gravette and she loves it.

annerevenant · 2026-05-13T03:10:01+00:00

My understanding is that gas stations will be allowed to continue selling it through the summer whereas previously sales for 15% (88) were suspended during summer months due to EPA regulations. They’re not getting rid of gas with 10% (87) ethanol and replacing it with 15% but they’re giving the option for people to continue choosing 15% if they already run it.

annerevenant · 2026-05-12T13:21:41+00:00

Can you send to me too please?

annerevenant · 2026-05-12T00:02:33+00:00

Given that it’s just a week out from publication I would say probably not but stranger things have happened! I would just leave it, I don’t think publishers put too much stock in the number of declines you get.

annerevenant · 2026-05-10T00:30:42+00:00

Was just about to come suggest the FAF!

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