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ech0reads.bsky.social
@ech0reads.bsky.social
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avid reader and reviewer | library worker | lover of queer fiction, fantasy, Sci-Fi, and historical fiction | autistic

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📢BLURB REVEAL!!📢

Consorting with the King - by @cquince.bsky.social Coming March 11 from JMS Books

Out March 11. Add it to your TBR on Goodreads and Storygraph now!

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February 11, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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this mash-up of Austen novels but queer was so beautiful! the illustrations were stunning, the writing was fantastic, and the queer joy was palpable🌈

5⭐s

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cover of i shall never fall in love. three figures are sat in the grass, with a regency town sprawling in the background. from left to right the characters are: charlotte; a black woman with curly hair, wearing a yellow gown, and holding a tea cup. ellie: a white woman with light hair, wearing a blue dress, and smiling at the figure next to her. george: a trans man, wearing traditional regency men's clothes, blushing as he looks at ellie.
February 4, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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January reading wrap-up! i think it was 48 books bc i read @mercwolfmoor.bsky.social 's anthology but it wasn't on storygraph!

i read some really fantastic books in january, february has flopped but that just means it can only go up😂 (started feb w a tradpub, i should know better lol)

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statistics for january wrap up on storygraph. including books read 47, pages 11,026, average rating 4.45
February 2, 2026 at 7:23 AM
ech0reads.bsky.social
this is a really cool alternative history sci-fi novel - the USSR prevailed throughout the cold war and the space race and is now the dominant power of the 21st century👩‍🚀

4.5⭐s

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cover of cosmonaut by Laika L. Gagarin. A figure in a classic style space-suit is stood looking off to the left of the page. The helmet visor is completely dark and no features can be made out.
January 30, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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*incoherent screaming and crying*

oliver and felipe my beloveds...you'll always be famous To Me

give me 10-15 working days to process my emotions and then i'll write an actual review😂

needless to say, its 5⭐s

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cover for the reanimator's fate. two figures are highlighted in purple against a black background. a book is in the middle of them, with its pages open, and a skeletal rib cage can be seen.
January 29, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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this is the email i got. i went to the book page and added it to my kobo plus - i checked it and it opened fine. i think it was just a one off error🥰
Pre-order unsuccessful Hello, We were unable to fulfill your pre-order for The Reanimator's Fate" on Thursday, January 29, 2026 due to a technical issue. This may be because of a missing file from a publisher, the cancellation of the title's publication, or a change in the title's release date. As a result, your order has not been fulfilled, and you have not been charged. You may be able to pre-order The Reanimator's Fate again, or purchase it if it's still available. If you notice the new pre-order or purchase price is higher than your original pre-order price, please contact Kobo Customer Care for a refund equal to the difference. Sincerely, Kobo Customer Care
January 29, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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this sapphic fantasy romance is so adorable! if you want cozy vibes, friends to lovers, and lots of family feels, this is the read for you.

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cover for bride of the elven inkeeper. a counter is facing a green door, with a window above. the brick walls and wooden floors create a really cozy environment.
January 27, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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this is such a fun read, full of queer joy and whimsy! the main characters have amazing chemistry, i instantly loved them.

4.5⭐s

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cover of do you know what you're worth, bombshell jones? two women are standing facing each other. the woman on the left has purple hair and is wearing a dress. she is holding a gun, gently lifting up the other woman's cowboy hat. the woman on the left is wearing a white tank top and jeans, with darker skin and black hair.
January 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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screenshot of a youtube video. a young black boy is holding up his hand. the title says 'my longest yeah boy ever'
January 26, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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we're sooooo back! there's something so comforting about being able to come back to a series whenever, with characters you already know and love. it feels like being curled up in a blanket with a warm drink on a rainy day.

4.5⭐ s

you should check out A.K Faulkner's Inheritance Series✨

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cover for rites of winter. leafy vines are against a blue background, with a celtic ring/necklace curled up. The text reads 'rites of winter. book 6 of ineritance'
January 25, 2026 at 11:30 PM
ech0reads.bsky.social
trading in kisses was a lovely DnD-esque cozy fantasy, with an adorable socially awkward demon x low self-esteem healer romance. low stakes, great characters, wholesome romance, what more could you want?🌈

5⭐s

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cover for trading in kisses. two men are standing in a wooded clearing. the front one has olive-toned skin, with dark curly hair, and glasses. The man behind is leaning in closely and gently cupping his chin. He is lighter-skinned, with long blond hair.
January 25, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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'You dig yourself a grave every time you're hurt, don't you?'

this was such a hauntingly beautiful story, full of yearning.

4.5⭐s

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cover for the gravedigger's handbook. in the background are tomb stones, with hazy lighting, and a light above giving out yellow-ish warm light.
January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
ech0reads.bsky.social
this was a really interesting historical fantasy/romance. with compelling characters, werewolves, and an enemy who just won't quit🐺

looking forward to diving into the second book!

4.5⭐s

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cover of gentleman wolf. two men are embracing in front of a 18th century-style town. the full moon is out.
January 21, 2026 at 7:49 PM
ech0reads.bsky.social
an interesting tie-in to the first Bioshock game. i liked the progression of showing how rapture was built and its gradual decline.

4⭐s

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cover for bioshock rapture. four figures are standing on an art-deco style balcony, with a rounded railing, and stairs leading down to a space below. There are huge windows lined with industrial pipes, looking out into the city beyond.
January 20, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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beautiful and bittersweet. this is one that's going to stay with me for a long time.

5⭐s

#booksky #queerbooks
cover for the in-between bookstore. A book is open and upright, with a tree in the middle, and two versions of the MC Darby are walking, one of this younger self, and the other his current 30-year-old self.
January 19, 2026 at 7:46 PM
ech0reads.bsky.social
holy hell what a read! this was such a fantastic book, it's definitely my favourite read of 2026 so far.

5⭐s

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cover for all of us murderers by KJ Charles. Two men are running through a misty landscape away from a gothic house.
January 18, 2026 at 5:21 PM
ech0reads.bsky.social
Quentin:
a tabby cat with the text reading 'someday, under the right conditions, she might have her first thought'
January 18, 2026 at 10:08 AM
ech0reads.bsky.social
reading The Sussex Fretsaw Massacre by @cmrosens.com and laughing so hard at Olly being in a slasher film but more concerned with whether the murderous eldritch horror is single and/or gay

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the spongebob 'is he...you know' meme. The original names have been edited so it reads 'olly @ carrie'.
January 16, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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sometimes i feel sad but then i look at goofy photos of my dog and i feel better😌
photo of a blue staffie. the photo is angled to make his snoot look very long.
January 15, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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screaming crying throwing up😭😭 this bit always gets me
excerpt from the first murderbot book all systems red. the text reads: I wasn't sure what she wanted. "No." "It calls itself 'Murderbot,'" Gurathin said. I opened my eyes and looked at him; I couldn't stop myself. From their expressions I knew everything I felt was showing on my face, and I hate that. I grated out, "That was private."
January 12, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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Holiday book haul from @lighthousebks.bsky.social - it was a joy to shop there and would highly recommend📚🌈

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picture of 7 books. Two's A Charm - Heather Spellman The Library of The Dead - TL Huchu The Bone Diver - Angie Spoto All of Us Murderers - KJ Charles The In-between Bookstore - Edward Underhill Metal From Heaven - August Clarke The Spells We Cast - Jason June
January 10, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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got genuinely angry at the museum bc i felt no one was appreciating the animal exhibits as much as me LMAO

there was a wholeass t rex!!!! and yet no one was sobbing, the disrespect smh 😔 /joke
picture of a t rex surrounded by other animals of that period including sharks.
January 9, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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Alchemical Dreamer by @mikestruan.com is a fantasy triumph, with incredible world-building, loveable characters, and a plot that will grasp you right from the start✨

ARC review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/f704...

#booksky #ARCReview #fantasy
Cover for Alchemical Dreamer. A hooded figure is standing in hte background, with just their head and shoulders visible. They are surrounded by shadows and the reader is unable to make out any features of them. In the foreground is a glass bottle with a purple-blue liquid in it. The shapes and twinkling parts make it look like space. Both the figure and the bottle are surrounded by a green-blue mist. The text reads 'Alchemical Dreamer. Book 1 of Alcehmical Green Series'.
January 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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First 5⭐ review of 2026! The Ward Witch by @sarahpainter.bsky.social is so good! A dash of murder mystery, a whole load of magic, and a remote place where outsiders never stay longer than two nights...

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cover of the ward witch. a black cover is outlined with gold and an Island is in the middle.
January 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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this whole trilogy is absolutely fantastic! Lots of Other World fuckery, magic, and an adorable sapphic romance.

This was such a great way to start off 2026🥰
cover for how to get a girlfriend when you're a terrifying monster by Marie Cardno. A vaguely formed tenticle monster is looking directly at the viewer. She is pink!
January 1, 2026 at 8:22 PM