#always running

I CANT BELEIVE IN AM ACTUALLY MEAN TTO BE HERE

TRYING TO CONSUME THE DRUG IN ME IS YOU

Feeding Kylre those that wouldn't be missed--the most vulnerable and unfortunate, utterly abandoned and alone in the world, people just like Molly--how easily he could've been the monster's next meal when he still felt so hollow, Empty.

Mollymauk, who spoke so highly of his found family, "Things came back quick, and the circus helped. They were good people. They did a lot for me, and joy can feel an awful lot in a person's life...I stayed with that circus for two years, I know how people treat each other. It's important."

Who never got to confront Gustav for all the lives he sacrificed; how this story echoes Lucien's own gutting regret for all the victims his parents forced him to lure to a hag in the woods against his will. What if Lestera died so suddenly because Klyre was draining her life force bit by bit--would Gustav have eventually confessed that to Molly? Was there ever a chance he would break down and tell him everything? Would Mollymauk ever be able to forgive him, would he hate him?

Just...Kingsley finally daring to face the past, being forced to confront everything Molly never had to see. Gustav. Lucien's sister--what became of his parents and brother. Molly and Kingsley, who spent so much of their short lives running--desperate to escape the past. Finally taking the chance to look back. The catharsis of at last processing years of trauma and ceaseless nightmares instead of willing himself not to see.

i sure don't.

enjoy?

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"He doesn't want to talk to you," Domina says. "Our body flooded with fear upon hearing your voice."

Vash the Stampede sits across from her in this worn out little diner he found them in. Two drinks, rising to room temperature, sit on the table.

To Domina’s inexperienced eye, he looks tired.

[hes been drinking]

[are you sure?]

[yes]

“What do you want?” Domina holds her drink in their hands to not do what Knives would do right now and put a knife through the Stampede’s hand so they can leave. Running is also off the table, as the only exit to the diner is behind Vash the Stampede.

Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee 3.5/5 ⭐️ This book follows a lot of romantasy tropes of fairy variety and was a bit predictable. But I liked that it took place in NOLA and it was a fun, engaging read! Good spice just wish it had started sooner in the story.

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 4/5 ⭐️ I really like the Fourth Wing series but this was wasn't my favorite so far. The book was very long, and I felt like majority of the story was filler for conflict at the end. I felt some of it would benefit from being cut out. The ending was really good through but also equally heartbreaking. I love Violet and Xaden's relationship and their partnership to do what's right for the whole continent. I'm really looking forward to Onyx Storm!

Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes 4/5 ⭐️ Really entertaining and often times funny story! This book definitely highlights the hypocrisy and lack of self-awareness the men had regarding the women they interacted with. It also highlights the Greek gods great strengths and weaknesses- specifically their lack of foresight and ability to empathize with others. Their weaknesses often get in the way of their powerfulness and the irony is not lost upon me!

Where He Can't Find You by Darcy Coates 3.5/5 ⭐️ This was actually a really creepy book, especially for YA horror. I enjoyed the lore of The Stitcher and the back stories of the characters. I just wish they would have explained what animated him, as well the impacts he had on technology and the animals behavior - I felt missing that was a bit of an oversight.

Always Running by Luis J. Rodriguez 5/5 ⭐️ Wow, this was such a great coming on age memoir! Rodriguez had all the cards of success, empathy and healing stacked against him but he used all that hurt to make positive changes in his life and the lives of the members of his community. His bravery to speak up and promote peace, growth and equal opportunity for everyone in his community is incredible!