#reading aesthetic

[thelogicofthetrance]

July 2026

Seems like this year I’m finally finding again some decent reading habits, and I’m trying to stick with it by journaling and updating this cute booklog I have in the final pages of my 2026 planner.

[alinapanover]

You should feel like this when you read “My Year of Rest and Relaxation” iykyk

[lanternlibrary]

I’m going through a bit of a reading slump. Is it bad if I put the books I’m reading to the side to start Crescent City as I’m craving a bit of fantasy again…

[meowmonki55]

[darkacademiasociety]

Genuine question for the society 🖤

Candles, coffee, or both while reading?

Reblog with your answer 🕯️☕📖

[lanternlibrary]

Book name: sanctuary of scales

Author: Mia Davis

⭐️⭐️☆☆☆ (2/5)

I really wanted to enjoy Sanctuary of Scales because the premise had so much potential. The politics surrounding the Scales and the central mystery immediately hooked me, and they were enough to keep me reading until the end.

Unfortunately, the execution didn’t work for me. The writing felt very simplistic, with little description of the characters or world, and I noticed several typos and awkward sentences throughout. My biggest issue was the lack of emotional depth. Relationships developed far too quickly, major reveals often felt random rather than earned, and many emotional reactions left me confused rather than invested.

The ending ultimately summed up my experience. The final battle felt underwhelming, and the conclusion was so abrupt that it felt like the story simply stopped.

Overall, this book had some really interesting ideas, but it prioritised moving the plot forward over developing its characters, relationships and emotional moments. I can see why some readers would enjoy it, but I was left wanting much more.

[lanternlibrary]

New read of the week!