CJ

CJ

@cjmerriman.bsky.social

Book lover. Other loves include my husband, my Furred Ones, my work, and my family. 🚫DMs unless I say it’s ok.

1,278 Followers 641 Following 1,794 Posts Joined Jan 2025
6 months ago
A graphic showing all of the covers of the 19 books I read in August

My August Wrap Up #BookSky

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8 months ago
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8 months ago
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#BookSky

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8 months ago

I’m reading something light first before diving back in with that next. I’m looking forward to it!

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8 months ago

It’s so good, but ch 21 in particular is full of graphic descriptions of war atrocities. That whole chapter is a giant trigger warning. I won’t ever re-read that one chapter even if I re-read the book. But otherwise the book is excellent.

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8 months ago

Yes, it was. It was literally a Take No Prisoners scene.

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8 months ago

But if you’re going to read The Poppy War pay attention to TWs. Ch. 21 by itself is every trigger warning there is. #BookSky

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8 months ago

The Poppy War. Compelling and horrifying. Rin frustrates but her motives are understandable. She is surrounded by good but equally flawed characters. Despite the nightmarish quality of some parts, I give this 5 ⭐️ The way it immersed me & made me feel with and for the characters was stellar. #BookSky

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8 months ago
My old dog Brody sleeping on the couch. It looks like he’s smiling in his sleep.

My reading buddy, Brody
#BookSky 📚💙

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8 months ago

Yes it was! Sad and sweet. Loved Tabby’s sassiness and Rhys’ vulnerability. Surprised that I liked a story involving wrestling. Have greater appreciation now. Still not a fan, but won’t make fun like I used to either. 🙂

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8 months ago
The covers of the 9 books I read in June: Problematic Summer Romance, Deep End, 9 Month Contract, Wild Love, Wild Eyes, Wild Side, The Seven Year Itch, The C*ck Down the Block, and Summer Sons.

My reading slump is over! #BookSky 📚💙

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8 months ago

Of these I’ve read To Kill a Mockingbird, Ann Frank, Animal Farm and The Hunger Games.

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8 months ago
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8 months ago

I have so much to do and no desire to do any of it. I just want to curl up with my book and read. Work calls though and I must go. #BookSky 📚💙

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8 months ago

I need to be paid super well to read only the books that interest me. That would be perfect. #BookSky 📚💙

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8 months ago

The fourth book in the Empyrean series won’t be out until late next year or 2027 because of time with family and other projects including adaptation for TV. I would rather she spent time with family and skip adaptation to write. Prefer my imagination and want next book! 😂 #BookSky 📚💙

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8 months ago

On part 2 of The Poppy War.

*Spoilerish*

The war has started. I have theories about Rin’s origins and who Jiang is. Won’t say anything here so I don’t spoil, but I have thoughts. Rin is getting kind of obnoxious re: Phoenix and power. #BookSky 📚💙

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8 months ago

Good to know. I already hate Jun and I’m only about 15% in.

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8 months ago
My black pitbull lies in his dog bed buried under his stuffed toys.

My husband buried Brody in his toys. You can see how thrilled he is about it 😂

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8 months ago

That’s what I’ve heard. I’ve had the book for awhile but had to mentally prepare for it as much as one can I suppose. I’ll post my thoughts as I go along I’m sure.

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8 months ago
The cover of The Poppy War is orange with an image of a young warrior drawing an arrow painted in black.

Next up: The Poppy War. A lot of people I know are reading it now so I’ll join them. #BookSky

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8 months ago

Summer Sons was a lot better than I expected. I figured out whodunnit long before the reveal, but it was still an intense confrontation. The relationships were raw and gritty and realistic. Ultimately sad and hopeful. If you like queer southern gothic horror, this is a great read. #BookSky

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8 months ago

Such a good book 🙂

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8 months ago

Ok, halfway through Summer Sons and it’s getting better. More focus on the mystery, which is what interests me. It’s still not my favorite read but thankfully am enjoying it more. #BookSky 📚💙

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8 months ago

You’re welcome. Enjoy!

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8 months ago

She’s such a great author! Enjoy!

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8 months ago

This was such a fun book. I still detest the villains 😁

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8 months ago

Both of those are excellent series. For romantasy you might try Fourth Wing or Quicksilver. Good luck!

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8 months ago

Am reading Summer Sons at someone’s request. This is so not me. I like the mystery and ghost vibe but can definitely do without drug using, street racing bad boys. That just bores me. I am not the target audience. Just trying to get through this. #BookSky

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8 months ago

Finished “Seven Year Itch.” I liked Calder, Dakota got better overall, and the story was good, but this wasn’t my favorite. I’ll still read Luke’s story when it comes out. Daws is good at getting me invested. #BookSky 📚💙

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