Astrophel's Updates en-US Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:18:23 -0700 60 Astrophel's Updates 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg GiveawayRequest723206721 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:18:23 -0700 <![CDATA[<a href="/user/show/127513571-astrophel-r">Astrophel R</a> entered a giveaway]]> /giveaway/show/411860-a-match-made-in-hell A Match Made in Hell by Charlotte Ingham
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Enter to win ]]> Review7651406611 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:21:17 -0700 <![CDATA[Astrophel added 'Snegurochka of the Spring Breeze']]> /review/show/7651406611 Snegurochka of the Spring Breeze by Hiroaki Samura Astrophel gave 3 stars to Snegurochka of the Spring Breeze (Paperback) by Hiroaki Samura
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3.25/5
Thank you to Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for an arc. All opinions are my own.

The art in this manga is absolutely amazing. The hatching and shading creates a sense of depth in a way that almost reminds me of field journal sketches (in a good way).

The story I thought was interesting. I am not overly familiar with the real history that this is based off of, but it seems to be well researched and informational. Personally, I was a little put off by the sexual violence against a teenager, especially since the perpetrator is a character we are supposed to like by the end. I understand that this is something that is pretty common in historical fiction, but I didn’t love it. ]]> Review7650159311 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:06:20 -0700 <![CDATA[Astrophel added 'What George Thinks When He Sits Still']]> /review/show/7650159311 What George Thinks When He Sits Still by Caroline Bell Astrophel gave 5 stars to What George Thinks When He Sits Still (Paperback) by Caroline Bell
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5/5
Thank you to NetGalley and Chantilly Cat press for an arc. All opinions are my own.

Everybody say “I love you George� right now!!

I am very much a cat person, and all of the art was super cute and fun. I also think this book perfectly encapsulates cozy vibes. It’s all about slowing down and appreciating the current moment, which is lovely. ]]> ReadStatus9539115794 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:04:58 -0700 <![CDATA[Astrophel wants to read 'The Immeasurable Depth of You']]> /review/show/7648876079 The Immeasurable Depth of You by Maria Ingrande Mora Astrophel wants to read The Immeasurable Depth of You by Maria Ingrande Mora
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