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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Sep 22

Weird, messy, fascinating. Katabasis is academia with magick, toxic mentors, & a love story forged in hell. Alice + Peter stumble, fail, grow, and learn the cost of ambition. Not my fave Kuang, but worth the ride. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Maulin Amin's review of Katabasis

4/5: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5 rounded to 4) Spoiler Advisory 🚨 – This review discusses major plot points and character arcs. This book was…weird. Weird in that R.F. Kuang way where it’s part love story, part a...

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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · Sep 18

Free speech?
Really?
It cost Jimmy Kimmel his job.

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Sep 19

Horror isn’t just blood + monsters. It’s us. Our insecurities, our politics, our cruelty. Mary: An Awakening of Terror by Nat Cassidy ripped me open + showed me the real nightmare: society itself. Brutal. Brilliant. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Maulin Amin's review of Mary

5/5: Sometimes a book sneaks up on you. This one did. It’s the perfect case of “don’t judge a book by its cover.” What I expected was just another horror novel. What I got was something funny, sad, gr...

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Sep 16

That him?

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Sep 16

Is @bsky.app looking for influencers?

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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · Sep 15

What do you call a bear without teeth?
A gummy bear.

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · Sep 13

Day 13 of #septempera - black cat.

Another tiny painting today.

Painting of a black cat on top of a counter against a yellow wallpaper.

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 24

Unpopular opinion: I kinda like the new intro for #TheWhiteLotus

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 23

I don’t go to clubs, my home is the club 💃✨ #HomeConcert #MainCharacter #BornAgain #Lisa #KpopVibes

Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 21

Okay, but Lisa was born to be an actor. #TheWhiteLotus

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 19

Some books rush; Piranesi listens. It’s a story about solitude, memory, and the quiet courage to step beyond comfort. It reminded me that peace is precious, but so is growth. A gentle, human book I’ll carry with me—like a small light in my chest—for a long time. #BookSky #Fantasy #DarkAcademia

Maulin Amin's review of Piranesi

5/5: The beauty of quiet places. Reading Piranesi felt like sitting quietly by a window on a rainy day. It didn’t rush me. It didn’t demand anything. It just asked me to be still and listen. The st...

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 18

What’s your unpopular opinion? I’ll go first: If you need a vacation to recover from your vacation, it wasn’t really a vacation. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 14

Canadians are “nice” and “not racists”. This wasn’t even about Canada and they made it about them and their coffee.

Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 12

It’s disgusting how companies who have the platform to standup are bending over backwards for you know who.

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 12

I didn’t know Amazon Prime was working on a sequel to Red, White, and Royal Blue called “Red, White, and Blue land” 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽 #AmericanPolitics #POTUS #Greenland

Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 11

Found this comment under reviews for The Husky & His White Cat Shizun Vol 1. Who’s telling Selena what she got her granddaughter? #BookSky

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 11

Ethiopian vampires, real stakes, and dark academia that actually makes you question your morals. Slow but intentional. The second half stumbles, but the tension, betrayal, and mystery hit hard. Tigest is one to watch. #ImmortalDark #DarkAcademia #BookSky

Maulin Amin's review of Immortal Dark (Immortal Dark Trilogy, #1)

4/5: This is what Fourth Wing could have been if it was well written. It’s like stepping into a world that actually has depth after wading through something painfully surface-level. The Ethiopian sett...

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 11

He comes and sits on the book because I chose to read over playing with him. #BookSky

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 11

How do most people still don’t understand therapy in 2025? 👀👀👀 What’s so scary about it? #MentalHealth

Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 10

Have you ever giggled like a teenager while reading a line from a book? I did while reading Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma. “As long as hating me leaves you on my lap, I can bear it. Hate me for eternity.” 👀🤭👀🤭👀🤭🤫 #BookSky

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 10

How insecure do you have to be to boo another human being? It’s one thing to have an opinion vs to bring someone down. #SuperBowl

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 6

Great premise, but the execution? Not so much. Too many characters, a juvenile amateur detective, and twists that feel more sneaky than clever. If you love mystery books, you might enjoy it, but don’t expect a gripping thriller. #BookReview #MysteryBooks #BookSky

Maulin Amin's review of How to Solve Your Own Murder (Castle Knoll Files, #1)

2/5: (I always round down) ★★☆☆☆ (2.5/5) This book had an intriguing premise, no doubt. A murder mystery that promised a fresh take on the genre, one that had me nostalgic for my high school days whe...

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 4

Liking pro-MAGA posts on LinkedIn? Just so you know… your Canadian 🇨🇦 colleague here can see it. 😏😏😏 #QueerProfessional #QueerInSoftware

Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 4

Chaotic, fun, but not as strong as book one. The romance felt rushed, more infatuation than love, and character depth took a hit. Still, the humor lands, and I’m hooked enough to read book three. #FantasyRomance #BookReview #BookSky

Maulin Amin's review of That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf (Mead Mishaps, #2)

3/5: (3.5 stars, rounding down while rating because I’m feeling petty) I mean, with a title like That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf, you know exactly what kind of chaotic en...

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Maulin Amin @maulin.bsky.social · Feb 3

“The Bell Jar” by Sylvia Plath is a profound exploration of mental health and societal expectations. Esther Greenwood’s journey resonates deeply, reflecting struggles many face. Plath’s dark humor adds a unique touch, making this a must-read for those seeking insight into the human psyche. #BookSky

Maulin Amin's review of The Bell Jar

5/5: A Book That Breaks You, Then Laughs With You About It I don’t just recommend The Bell Jar—I want to own it. I want a paper copy I can scribble all over, underline, and fill with messy notes in t...

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