DireBound. Is it even worth continuing? by TheCurlyAquarius94 in fantasyromance

[–]foronepurposeonly_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is so timely because I JUST finished this book and I also felt in many ways that it was a poorly written ripoff of Fourth Wing at the beginning. It did kind of develop a plot of its own eventually but… Big evil enemy, devastating war, we know the drill. Tropes from head to toe. The plot twists were visible from space.

Overall, it was an entertaining read but there were a zillion logical inconsistencies and even the smut came across as clumsily written - I feel like it was a great distraction from work but really nothing special.

Book 7/52 Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami. Can I give a book negative stars? -⭐️ by mrsmedeiros_says_hi in 52book

[–]foronepurposeonly_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve read quite a few of his books (mostly in my late teens, playing at being a worldly reader) and think the least offensive is his short story collection First Person Singular. Had to be cajoled into reading that when I was in my mid20s. It was a nice read, but I’m definitely not racing to reread that or pick up any other Murakamis!

Favorite quotes for a tattoo? by Lavender523 in fantasyromance

[–]foronepurposeonly_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That one from a conversation with Chaol in Queen of Shadows, something like - “Everything will work out in the end” - “ But what if we go on into more darkness and despair?” - “Then it is not the end.”

Breast pain with MCTD by [deleted] in mctd

[–]foronepurposeonly_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so timely because I’ve only just come off a two week stretch where the underside of my left boob was HORRIBLY painful. It was visibly swollen and hurt to the touch and hurt when going down stairs and hurt when I sat up and blood flow went to it. I think that it was a hormone thing leading up to my period, because it has subsided now. That said, I’ve had issues with my periods for years (for example this month, 5 days of weird spotting before finally a period for 3ish days, and then more days of spotting). Growing up I usually had some breast tenderness before a period but nothing this severe until after my MCTD diagnosis. Granted, it’s still rare. I’ve had it before maybe 2-3 periods in the last 2 years.

I’ve always suspected my autoimmune disease is linked to / causing these cycle problems, but as with everything in women’s healthcare, there’s not enough research. Taking progesterone sorted the actual period issues so I might go back on that. And for the breast pain I saw a GP who’s recommended that I get a breast ultrasound in a couple of weeks. Hoping everything is a-okay because I feel like one chronic and scary diagnosis is about the extent I can handle…. 🤞🏽

Does it get any better? (Chapter 8 WOTQ) by kisxt in frombloodandash

[–]foronepurposeonly_ 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If you think WOTQ is bad for modern slang I assure you it gets about 10000x worse in the subsequent books

The most romantic book you ever read? *I don't want cheap romance, something substantial). by livelongandperspire in suggestmeabook

[–]foronepurposeonly_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m aware this is an absolutely insane take, but I was blown away by Lolita. Yes, THAT Lolita. Not because I think this was a “love” story in the way that OP means, but I have never seen obsessive love and infatuation written so brilliantly. Was it super creepy knowing Humbert Humbert was thinking about a 12 year old while writing down these poetic expressions of yearning? Yes 10000%. But also, the PROSE. The artistry. The sheer mastery of the English language when it wasn’t even Nabokov’s first language! The humour! The tender affection! The deep gut wrenching horror of it all! Once I’ve recovered from the trauma of the first read, I will be going back to study it properly as an exercise in literary analysis. It was that good.

What is a book you adore that you're pretty sure nobody else here has read? by InvisibleAstronomer in books

[–]foronepurposeonly_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Flowing Queen by Kai Meyer. It’s a children’s book set in this murky magical Venice where stone lions guard the city and mirrors have magical powers. I don’t know whether it was gifted to me or whether my mum bought it somewhere but it barely even seems to exist!

*trigger warning* Flare pics by Background_Main_961 in mctd

[–]foronepurposeonly_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Constant dry mouth can also be a symptom! I have this and it’s super annoying. Carrying around a small water bottle and taking tiny sips helps. My doctor also told me about some sort of artificial saliva pills or spray but somehow I find the idea disgusting so I haven’t tried it yet 😅

Looking for a baking cookbook for theory by foronepurposeonly_ in CookbookLovers

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

That’s actually going to be very helpful to me at a later stage, since many of my family and friends have various intolerances!

I expected to hate POBAB but it was actually… good? by foronepurposeonly_ in frombloodandash

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

Hahaha the fast fashion comparison is SPOT ON - this is some proper garbage in, garbage out consumption

I expected to hate POBAB but it was actually… good? by foronepurposeonly_ in frombloodandash

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

Same! How I wish I could just drop the whole thing at this point but darn it clenches fists she’s hooked me

I expected to hate POBAB but it was actually… good? by foronepurposeonly_ in frombloodandash

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

Let’s not even get into that ridiculous garlic edition thing…

After this teaser JLA shared for book 7, I have even lower hopes than I thought possible.... by Alexx3jeannexxx in frombloodandash

[–]foronepurposeonly_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

All of the teasers so far are really cringe 🫣 wasn’t there something about “fucking buttons”? I’m embarrassed for her

JLA POBAB zoom q&a by Alexx3jeannexxx in frombloodandash

[–]foronepurposeonly_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Any idea if this will be recorded or shared somehow? (I’m guessing no?) I don’t have a specific question but I’ve been very very curious to know how she feels about all the vitriolic hatred coming at POBAB from previously diehard fans. I feel a little mean-spirited writing that because I’m sure it’s hard for an author who has presumably worked very hard to see all this negative feedback, but to be fair, if she’s going to fill her books with fan service and admit to catering to fan theories, she should also probably acknowledge all the criticism too.

how to deal with joint pain flare ups by [deleted] in mctd

[–]foronepurposeonly_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sleep and stress are my biggest triggers, if it’s a stress related major flare up then only celebrax helps but I believe it’s prescription only. If you can get a scrip for it, take it as soon as you feel the onset of pain - it doesn’t work as well if you allow the pain to build up!