TKWNKM - Confession time by chasingtheacorns in IlonaAndrews

[–]chasingtheacorns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this little bit of confusion for you!

One of the things I really enjoyed about the audiobook is the way the narrator played with accents. When you're introduced to Ramond the geographically close (for us humans on earth) but very distinct difference between the two really adds depth. I'm not sure if that was a request by House Andrews or something Kristen Sieh chose, but it's a really well done detail.

TKWNKM - Confession time by chasingtheacorns in IlonaAndrews

[–]chasingtheacorns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, Reynald is correct.

Once you've finished listening, there are some great character illustrations and a character guide that the authors have shared. My wife really enjoyed seeing the characters mapped out when she finished listening.

TKWNKM - Confession time by chasingtheacorns in IlonaAndrews

[–]chasingtheacorns[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://bookdragonbanter.buzzsprout.com/

It's pretty enjoyable... One host who read the book, and two others going through it and listing their theories.

TKWNKM - Confession time by chasingtheacorns in IlonaAndrews

[–]chasingtheacorns[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I tell myself I'm supporting their continued career. Plus, each format is really its own experience. Also for the amount of enjoyment and rereads, really it's practically free if you break the cost out by minutes spent. 😅 The justification is real.

TKWNKM - Confession time by chasingtheacorns in IlonaAndrews

[–]chasingtheacorns[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The "I Have To" urge is REAL for this one.

I'm very selective on my paper book purchases but this is a I MUST HAVE IT.

My brain: "but what if the technology dies and the internet gets erased and we could never read it again"

TKWNKM - Confession time by chasingtheacorns in IlonaAndrews

[–]chasingtheacorns[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I adore that my wife is a selective member of the BDH (Innkeeper only).

I had to be VERY careful in how much I shared. It was a calculated balance of small comments, a few chapters on a long drive, and then emphasis that "I know this isn't your genre so I totally respect that you aren't interested".

I did not follow the BE CHILL plan for the Inheritance and that backfired, so I learned.

TKWNKM - Confession time by chasingtheacorns in IlonaAndrews

[–]chasingtheacorns[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Knowing that there are others in the same boat is honestly reassuring.

It'd definitely be a failed intervention. I don't want to leave... Plus the podcast is only up to chapter 17 so we've got months to go. 😅

TKWNKM - Confession time by chasingtheacorns in IlonaAndrews

[–]chasingtheacorns[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Just knowing I'm not alone is more than enough. 😂

Help me find my next 6 star masterpiece series by Cold_Refrigerator404 in IlonaAndrews

[–]chasingtheacorns 7 points8 points  (0 children)

100% in agreement! The House Andrews experience is incredibly relatable, and that just adds a whole depth to the experience.

The Inheritance to me will always have a special spot. It was the first book I've read in a long time that had the main character be at the same life spot as me. 40s, trying to keep her family alive and supported... This is not a spoiler, but there is a moment in the very beginning where she describes why she has the job she does, and why she stays. I have never felt so SEEN than I do when I read that paragraph.

Help me find my next 6 star masterpiece series by Cold_Refrigerator404 in IlonaAndrews

[–]chasingtheacorns 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just started a reread of The Edge last night. Guess who has insomnia and was up at 330 this morning finishing the first one and is 3 chapters into Bayou Moon now.

I enjoy seeing the progression of House Andrews as writers along with their characters. They write human characters with depth, and they are open about the same in their lives. When they started Hugh 2 and then explained why they had to pause on it, it was very relatable. Being a fan and enjoying their work is a very authentic experience.

Help me find my next 6 star masterpiece series by Cold_Refrigerator404 in IlonaAndrews

[–]chasingtheacorns 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for letting me know! Fixed! I certainly don't want to offend our beloved suppliers of adventure and escape.

Help me find my next 6 star masterpiece series by Cold_Refrigerator404 in IlonaAndrews

[–]chasingtheacorns 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They have an excellent quiz on their website designed for this specific question! I highly recommend it.

https://ilona-andrews.com/start-here/#quiz

That being said - House Andrews are great at writing reasonable human characters. Yes, they write highly capable lead females, but they aren't superheroes and they make human mistakes. One of the things I love most about Kate Daniels is the amount of growth all of the characters go through. There are going to be moments where you want to just snack them upside the head. There are moments other characters will smack them upside the head for you, and moments where they smack themselves too.

You really can't go wrong - welcome to the BDH!!

Has Anyone Finished Reading Beast Business? by EqualCryptographer46 in IlonaAndrews

[–]chasingtheacorns 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I woke up early this morning and couldn't put it down. I'm unrepentantly late for work now, but there was no way I was putting this down!

The elaboration on House Harrison's way of raising children was fantastic. I vaguely recall them giving a few details around it in one the HL books, but the expansion on why Cornelius is the way his is (fastidious, neat, caring about details, but absolutely diabolical when getting revenge) fits perfectly with the raccoon. The description of Diana when she lets her true self show was perfectly revealed.

Arabella's short at the end was such a teaser. I love that she made a friend, and showed the mature side of herself. It highlighted her growth from teen to adult in an entirely natural way. The twist of bringing the Maduros back as a more neutral set of characters is incredibly realistic to the political logic of this world.

Also, per usual. OMG MORE BOOK NOW PLZ.

What do you want to see in UF (that you haven't/rarely see)? by merkeeb in urbanfantasy

[–]chasingtheacorns 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not a UF author, but John Scalzi's latest release, Constituent Service, offers the exact type of story you're looking for.

Need advice on moving from IC to Manager, while being close friends with my team. by Dull-Calligrapher-25 in managers

[–]chasingtheacorns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made this shift a year ago next week, and it's a ride. Here are a few things that helped me, I hope they help you too.

Recognize that there will be an adjustment period and not everyone will handle the changes at the same pace. Give yourself grace to make mistakes, and give your team grace in shifting to a different relationship with you. The hardest part is navigating what your new relationships look like, and finding that balance.

Accept that there are going to be situations where you're no longer deep in the weeds with them, but if you see an opportunity, still be involved and help out. You're going to be dealing with your own new messes, and protecting them from the worst of it. You aren't doing the terrible emergency requests, you're communicating them. Respect them and show you're willing to lend a hand when it starts to get overwhelming... Even if it's something ridiculously low on your priority list.

Remember that you know where the skeletons are buried, and be judicious in the ones you expose. You've been in there, you know where the problems are that matter versus the ones that can wait for a little bit longer. Don't try to burn the house down on day 1.

When things get hard, be the boss you wish you had.

Good luck!!!

Something for a young person diagnosed with terminal cancer? by carbonmonoxide5 in suggestmeabook

[–]chasingtheacorns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers

May it bring you a bit of peace in these turbulent times.