This handsome fella has figured out how to use the hummingbird feeder!

Southern California. There's a small "wetlands" nearby that acts as a desert oasis, so occasionally marsh birds come hang out in the front yard.

In Southern California from back in May

Hanging out on my fence here in Southern California

So the sixth book of the Red Rising series (Light Bringer) has been sitting on my shelf, unread, for over a year now. I really enjoy the series, but in the 4-year gap after the release of Dark Age I've forgotten much of the complex plot.

Instead of trying to find a lackluster video summary, or doing a re-read of ~2700 pages, I'm giving Graphic Audio's release a shot. It's honestly been fantastic. I typically prefer a single narrator if I'm doing audiobooks, but this is a really polished, full-cast production. They use the original text, so I don't have to worry about missing anything in an abridged version adapted for the medium, but it still feels like an audio drama.

If you're like me and want to revisit the series or just getting starting for the first time, this theatrical version is actually really good!