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A Parade of Horribles — Matt Dinniman
Lore dumps, Twisted Mario Kart, and the Primal elephant in the room. Valid.
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Every book gets a verdict, best to worst.
How I rate books
Every book I review gets one of these, best to worst.
Certified BangerStraight HeatValidUnseasonedRespectfully NahTwo Pack of Ass
What each verdict means
Certified Banger
The best of the best. I couldn't put it down, I'm already pushing it on people, and I'd reread it.
Straight Heat
Really good. A few gripes, but I'd happily hand it to a friend.
Valid
Solid. Pretty good overall, nothing mind-blowing, but I liked it enough to finish.
Unseasoned
Some good ideas, but the pacing, characters, or ending left me wanting more.
Respectfully Nah
Not for me. I can see why others like it, but I struggled to get through it.
Two Pack of Ass
Skip it. I'm sorry I spent the time.
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This Inevitable Ruin — Matt Dinniman
Faction Wars is here, and it's chaos in the best and most exhausting way. Straight Heat.
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The Eye of the Bedlam Bride — Matt Dinniman
Cards, catches, and confronting your demons. Straight Heat.
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The Butcher's Masquerade — Matt Dinniman
Hunters, heartbreak, and a whole lot of dinosaurs. Certified Banger.
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The Gate of the Feral Gods — Matt Dinniman
Bubble worlds, galactic politics, and the ultimate middle finger. Straight Heat.
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The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook — Matt Dinniman
Murder trains, crawler classes, and breaking the game. Straight Heat.
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Carl's Doomsday Scenario — Matt Dinniman
Twisted circuses, vehicular manslaughter, and heart behind the chaos. Straight Heat.
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Dungeon Crawler Carl — Matt Dinniman
Alien apocalypses, unhinged AI, and a talking cat. Dark, funny, and impossible to put down. Straight Heat.
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Blood Over Bright Haven — M.L. Wang
Dark, deliberate, and devastating. A book that sits heavy in the best way. Certified Banger.
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Project Hail Mary — Andy Weir
Big science, massive stakes, and somehow he makes it all feel fun without ever dumbing it down. Certified Banger.
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Morning Star — Pierce Brown
Started in the mud, ended in the stars. The best book in the trilogy and a full-circle mic drop. Certified Banger.
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Golden Son — Pierce Brown
Red Rising was the tutorial. Golden Son is the real game. A high 4 stars knocking on the door of a 5. Straight Heat.
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Red Rising — Pierce Brown
Brutal, bloody, and just getting started. A foundation book that earns your trust once it clicks. Valid.
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The Strength of the Few — James Islington
Heavy foundation building, three scattered POVs, and a sequel that takes its time. Valid.
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The Will of the Many — James Islington
Deadly secrets, top tier world building, and an ending that will have you swinging at the air. Straight Heat.
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The Rating Scale: How I Review Books
Certified Banger. Straight Heat. Valid. Unseasoned. Respectfully, Nah. Two Pack of Ass. Here's exactly what every rating means.