Our review of Katabasis by R.F. Kuang 📚

Even though none of us finished the book, we all made it to different chapters before deciding not to continue. There was a disconnect for us—whether it was because we had been reading dark academia books back-to-back or simply the way this story was written, we’re not quite sure.

The journey through Hell felt much longer than expected, and we found ourselves struggling to stay engaged. Maybe it just wasn’t the right book for us at this time.

We might give it another try in the future, but for now, we’re moving on to our next read.

Did you finish Katabasis? What were your thoughts? Did you love it, DNF it, or are you still reading? 📖✨

Quick note: Some parts of the background music/noise were a little louder than expected, so it may be hard to hear us at times. We recommend watching with captions (CC) turned on YouTube. Thanks for understanding! 😊

We tried a new spot, Midori, tucked inside the super cute 90’s-inspired N90’s. ✨ We had their matcha and a tiramisu drink, and both were so good! The whole place has such a fun nostalgic vibe and feels like a little hidden gem. If you love unique cafés and cozy spots, this one is definitely worth checking out. 💚

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Our final thoughts on Hell Bent—what a wild ride. From the chaos, dark magic, and nonstop twists to the emotional whiplash of that ending, this book kept us hooked. We loved diving deeper into the mystery, the characters, and all the shocking moments. The ending left us stunned, frustrated, and desperate for answers—but of course, we’ll be reading the next book as soon as it drops! Let us know how you guys felt about the book if you also read it—are you planning to dive into the third one? What were your thoughts and feelings—we’d love to hear!