The Iambic Pentamistress. Sonneteeer, book/film blogger, insect fancier, under-treated spoonie, 21st century Leveler, reader of SFF both in and out of translation. You may know me as Ossipago on the birdsite or some games. Wyoming is home but I'm the squarest peg here. She/она/她／ela
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It's the most charming, wholesome and hopeful things I've read since the Robot & Monk books. Absolutely delightful. #Bookstodon
