Took myself (and my Kindle) out for a little reading date today. Found a bench on the promenade with the perfect view — sea stretching out in front, calm air, sunshine that wasn’t too warm. Basically, ideal conditions for diving into Queen of Shadows.
I’m deep into my Throne of Glass journey now, and honestly… this book is relentless. The twists, the drama, the sheer “Aelin-ness” of it all. Sitting there with the waves in the background made everything feel bigger, like the sea was echoing the tension on the page.
I definitely pulled a few faces at my Kindle as the afternoon went on. Gasps, grins, the occasional muttered “oh no”, which probably confused a couple of dog walkers. Worth it.
Ended up staying way longer than I meant to. Lost track of time, nearly lost my snack to a particularly bold seagull, and only looked up when the sunlight started shifting into that soft late-afternoon glow. All in all, 10/10 afternoon.
Do you have a favourite spot for reading outdoors? I think this bench might just be mine.
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