Marines' Default

physical perks, updated tiers, and laughing my way through explaining my thought process

If you want to watch me giggle until my eyes water while attempting to explain my thought process, this is the video for you.

Book mail, giveaways, and the Mareas Discord's most used emojis helped me block out my address! 

The Unmapping Goodreads giveaway:

unboxing and giveaway!

book mail and A GIVEAWAY OR THREE! 

two exciting milestones for Mareas's first two acquisitions

double the excitment: big announcements for the unmapping and orange wine

we’ve got three options—let us know which one you love!

help us pick the perfect sprayed edge for The Unmapping special edition

why do people care so much about reading via audiobooks? 

In 2025, celebrating Black History Month isn't just about honoring Black legacies—it's an act of defiance against an administration that seeks to erase Black voices, downplay our struggles as a direct consequence of white supremacy, and deny our progress.

Happy Black History Month

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spring 26 - currently reading

It's cool. We're cool. Everything is cool.

spring 26 - you win some, you lose some

tidings 002: happy new year, reading manifestations, and a big year for Mareas

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throne of glass and the magical negro trope

Sometimes, I just have an idea (even if it isn't a very original one), and I just want to do it... now.

tidings 001: early copies of The Unmapping, giving myself homework, and surviving

the ambiguously described maybe man of color: https://mareas.binderybooks.com/item/Db59xLg6MqAx4kitJgr6/

the nostalgia trap: https://mareas.binderybooks.com/item/mhVLi44BMlIryQBSvrYH/

Books Mentioned: 
When The Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/202507554-when-the-moon-hatched
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5-3-1 Prediction Video: https://youtu.be/GwXRal16g70

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jessie Q. Sutanto
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61827543-vera-wong-s-unsolicited-advice-for-murderers
cw: https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/f3525c74-5efe-41a8-a8fe-efb02b7fd7f2/content_warnings

The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61884842-the-deep-sky
cw: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/2023/10/12/the-deep-sky-by-yume-kitasei/
House Salt Live Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/J9lHKNbVJAA?si=imIVMN1Ugyjf2eJT

I Who Have Never Known Men by Jaqueline Harpman
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60457992-i-who-have-never-known-men
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new favorites and least favorites of the year? || a week in my reading life

can she read 30 books this month? unclear.

finding some new favorites (and least favorites) of the year in my first December reading vlog

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Reading has never been something I’ve been interested in doing wholly alone. The joy of reading is magnified when it’s experienced in the company of fellow book lovers. I’m Marines, a reader, reviewer, content creator, event organizer, editor, and champion of a well-told story. Here on this page, I’d love to be your companion as we navigate the tides of literature, create a community connected by a love of books, and work together to bring fresh stories to life.

Mari - booktok + media reviews

my name is marines, my home is the internet, my default setting is snarkiness, my true love is reading, my feelings are many.