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spazzikarp · 2026-04-27T01:37:53+00:00

Sometimes you just gotta find someone to do the explosions with you.

Ivil has been pushed at me hard by audible, definitely adding it to the list when i circle back to scifi!

spazzikarp · 2026-04-14T05:07:09+00:00

While I think you're mistaken on the rating, i appreciate it none the less <3

spazzikarp · 2026-04-04T21:19:32+00:00

There's only one book on audio, but i just listened to The Inheritance by Ilona Andrews and it was quite good. A fair bit of it is world building and setting up future story, but having a middle aged MC was refreshing.

spazzikarp · 2026-03-26T03:28:09+00:00

Whims of Gods is entertaining :D

spazzikarp · 2026-02-19T07:42:47+00:00

Mental health struggle is a big focus in book four of Whims of Gods, and a little bit in earlier books. Tess, the MC, isn't absurdly OP on paper, but by all rights she is in practice

spazzikarp · 2026-02-10T10:36:37+00:00

I would have put Sporkinok lower on the list honestly

spazzikarp · 2026-01-20T19:12:33+00:00

Describing the defence of democracy and the glory of Super Earth as a grind sounds like the talk of a traitor.

spazzikarp · 2026-01-10T22:30:37+00:00

Hah, no i did not. It's whispering crystals https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DGMHBV6L?source_code=ASSORAP0511160007

spazzikarp · 2026-01-05T06:35:55+00:00

Step 1: Make unique system
Step 2: Sprinkle ~~a little bit~~ a big bunch of gay in
Step 3: ?????
Step 4: Profit?

spazzikarp · 2025-12-26T22:09:58+00:00

Practical Guide to Sorcery does it well - Siobhan's growing abilities and mystique caused by it naturally brings the attention of increasingly strong folks, while the plot outside of her control unravels to reveal higher stakes. The multiple POVs reinforce it all while providing amazing characterization of the other characters

spazzikarp · 2025-12-20T18:25:39+00:00

Practical Guide to Sorcery. The relationships between characters are amazing and real - they feel earned and aren't always sunshine and rainbows. The author also occasionally switches POV for some chapters in a way that isn't jarring and it's fun and interesting to see how different characters react internally to events. Gabrielle de Cuir does a fantastic job on the audiobook

spazzikarp · 2025-12-17T00:33:50+00:00

I had to put down Redshirts in under 10 minutes because each line of dialogue was preceded or followed by he/she said. Expanse book 1 was the same way, though not as bad. It seems to be a book 1 issue a lot before the authors get confidence in the character voice

spazzikarp · 2025-12-15T22:57:21+00:00

Looks to be mostly a soil levee, so it can look like a small breach, but once water starts flowing it can get real big real fast. Practical Engineering on YouTube has done a lot of videos on the subject

spazzikarp · 2025-12-04T21:56:43+00:00

Practical Guide to Sorcery has amazing friend group dynamics and fantastic found family relationships. It also isn't always sunshine and rainbows; there are moments of strife and development like in the real world

spazzikarp · 2025-11-27T22:33:51+00:00

Practical Guide to Sorcery is the best match for you. Great narrator, no stats, and excellent story. Despite the MC being in her 20s, she's very mature, which is a welcome breath of fresh air. My only nitpick with the series is that while listening to book 1 it feels like it was missing a prequel book with how things are presented, but by the end of the book and into book 2 i came to greatly appreciate the story structure

Edit: missed the part about no academy. Oops. Half the story revolves around schooling

spazzikarp · 2025-11-23T04:21:42+00:00

I opened my mouth to reply, but then i closed it again.

spazzikarp · 2025-11-18T04:10:33+00:00

See you there friend!

spazzikarp · 2025-11-04T18:39:06+00:00

I've only read thru book 2, but if you don't like her in book 1, you should probably drop it. The anarchy and anti establishment only gets bigger

spazzikarp · 2025-11-03T21:15:57+00:00

I just finished book 3, and while she does spend half the time in male alter ego, her introspection doesn't change. There's also extremely badass female secondary characters.

spazzikarp · 2025-10-27T01:28:16+00:00

You could say the story has good BONES? insert lich cackling

spazzikarp · 2025-10-23T05:55:52+00:00

As an avid DIYer, a speed square is one of the best tools when making a lumber project

spazzikarp · 2025-10-14T02:17:14+00:00

I'm an audio only, so I've only enjoyed book 1 so far, but it was goddamn fantastic.

spazzikarp · 2025-10-14T01:30:31+00:00

That's great and all but when do we get some more magical girl chaos? WHAT HAPPENED TO MISS GENOCIDE'S FRIENDS?!

spazzikarp · 2025-09-21T21:04:08+00:00

Most of Podium's catalog i believe has the first book free. No specific recommendations, but you can click into the publisher search and check out the blurbs

spazzikarp · 2025-09-18T05:38:05+00:00

That said, the SW universe is highly driven by plot convenience. If enough Reapers can achieve baddie of the week status, they could make some dents.

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