#deathwhistle

[ash-and-books]

Rating: 5/5

Book Blurb:

"So riotously clever it almost defies description...an alchemy of romantic elements held in perfect harmony."—NPR Rival ornithologists hunt through England for a rare magical bird in this historical-fantasy rom-com reminiscent of Indiana Jones but with manners, tea, and helicopter parasols.

Beth Pickering is on the verge of finally capturing the rare deathwhistler bird when Professor Devon Lockley swoops in, stealing both her bird and her imagination like a villain. Albeit a handsome and charming villain, but that's beside the point. As someone highly educated in the ruthless discipline of ornithology, Beth knows trouble when she sees it, and she is determined to keep her distance from Devon. 

For his part, Devon has never been more smitten than when he first set eyes on Professor Beth Pickering. She's so pretty, so polite, so capable of bringing down a fiery, deadly bird using only her wits. In other words, an angel. Devon understands he must not get close to her, however, since they're professional rivals. 

When a competition to become Birder of the Year by capturing an endangered caladrius bird is announced, Beth and Devon are forced to team up to have any chance of winning. Now keeping their distance becomes a question of one bed or two. But they must take the risk, because fowl play is afoot, and they can't trust anyone else—for all may be fair in love and war, but this is ornithology.

Review:

Rival ornithologist professors hunting down a rare magical bird in a competition find themselves falling in love while trying to beat each other to the prize. Beth Pickering is determined to get tenure, she's only passionate about one thing: birds. So when the ornithologist society offers a huge cash prize and tenure to the winner of the magical bird capturing competition, Beth is determined to win it, the only problem is so is famous handsome professor Devon Lockley. Beth and Devon are constant rivals and Devon loves getting under Beth's skin like nobody else. From the moment Devon met Beth he just couldn't stay away. He's been smitten with her since he met her and despite being professional rivals... this competition is the perfect way for him to team up with her and get to spend time with her... and it definitely doesn't hurt that the news paper have assumed they were lovers and that most of the places they've stayed at only have one bed..... but can he capture Beth's heart or will she fly away like the birds she so loves to chase? This was an absolutely charming and cute rom com read, it's perfect parts cozy fantasy romance and part charming academia. It's the perfect book for fans of Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries!!! I can't even begin to talk about how much I adore Devon and Beth, Devon is so in love with Beth and it's so precious. I can't wait for book 2 to see the next couple fall in love! Please add this book to your tbr because I promise you wont regret it.

Release Date: July 23, 2024

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group | Berkley for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

[elliepassmore]

An Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love release!

Beth Pickering is on the verge of finally capturing the rare deathwhistler bird when Professor Devon Lockley swoops in, capturing both her bird and her imagination like a villain. Albeit a handsome and charming villain, but that's beside the point. As someone highly educated in the ruthless discipline of ornithology, Beth knows trouble when she sees it, and she is determined to keep her distance from Devon. 

For his part, Devon has never been more smitten than when he first set eyes on Professor Beth Pickering. She's so pretty, so polite, so capable of bringing down a fiery, deadly bird using only her wits. In other words, an angel. Devon understands he must not get close to her, however, since they're professional rivals. 

When a competition to become Birder of the Year by capturing an endangered caladrius bird is announced, Beth and Devon are forced to team up to have any chance of winning. Now keeping their distance becomes a question of one bed or two. But they must take the risk, because fowl play is afoot, and they can't trust anyone else—for all may be fair in love and war, but this is ornithology.

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If you're into romantasy and the Victorian era, this book is definitely for you. It's a wild chase as two ornithologist's team up to try and catch the same bird, but run into plenty of shenanigans of their own along the way. It's quite a humorous read and it's fairly light to get through.

One thing I enjoyed was the running gag in the story of the "only one bed" trope...except there's only 16 beds! Or only 0 beds! I enjoyed the bit a lot more than I expected and had some giggles over it while reading.

Interested in a more in-depth opinion? Check out my full review!

[dankxsinatra]

aztec deathwhistle is a vital part of every kit

[energy-and-the-pimps]

"Multi Dimensional Shenanigans" . #interdimensional #spiritual #spirituality #AstralProjection #AfterLife #Underworld #Fairytale #Aztec #Shaman #Shamanic #Shamanism #Ritual #AncientMonarchy #Tribal #DeathWhistle #Amazonian #Heart #Heartbeat (at Hampstead Heath) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ4alRmnG0F/?utm_medium=tumblr

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[lilygoldsmith]

Naked skulls. A peek into our process #skullart #aztecdeathwhistle #aztecdeathwhistles #deathwhistle #aztec #aztecculture #scarysounds #whistles #strangesounds #whistle #scaretheneighbors #scared #horrorart #screams #mexico #mexica #mayan #hearthefear #horrorsounds #larp #cosplay #spookyart https://www.instagram.com/p/BxNY3X3jZJs/?igshid=5eefqbvvkxs1

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When you need to end it quick the FatMan is the way #fatman #mininuke #fallout #fallout4 #xbox #xboxone #bethesda #bethesdagames #oneshotkill #deathwhistle #notgettingupfromthat #gaming #videogames #gamers #bloodeaglegaming

[sunflowersandscreams]

list of nicknames rachel has called will:

nico’s boytoy (only when he and nico are being overly sappy) medical deathwish (when will is being stupidly self-sacrificial about being a healer) nico’s torch/nico’s handheld light/nico’s headlight (any variation of nico’s something-to-do-with-light) art destroyer (will is clumsy and has accidentally destroyed many art pieces) dumbass (self-explanatory) nico’s sidekick (when she’s annoyed at him) apollo’s third in command (when she wants to annoy him. rachel is second in command as the oracle) deathwhistle (abt his sonic whistle) basic bitch boy (24/7 nickname for all purposes)

[calebs-coat-collar]

Downtime in Rexxentrum:

Yasha: reading to exhaustion, finding a fighting pit

Caduceus: bone flute-deathwhistling (Tal is into it)

Jester: scrying on Kiri (thank the gods she's okay), messaging the Plank King, messaging Beau's dad, messaging and doodling the Inevitable End, talking to Beau, "learning" to read Tarot cards

(Matt about Message: I never thought about it in the wrong hands until it was in ... the wrong hands)

Caleb: revisiting the Academy and old plans (he would be a great teacher), working on Halas' papers, pretending to read... and pretending... and pretending

Fjord: re-evaluating his life choices (still has that letter of recommendation), deep conversation with Caleb, meditating and trying to find his connection with Melora, sparring with Beau, finding a fighting pit

Nott: buying new bolts, including some for Luc

Beau: working out, going to the library (but not Caleb-ing this), making progress in their mission, worrying about what Jester told her dad

+ undertones of deathwhistle wherever they go

+ Jester guilttripping herself and Beau being unaware of what exactly happened in the chantry

+ Jester contacting people without anyone knowing: Boundaries!

+ "Those Tarot-card readers know what their're doing, think of Molly, he was so smart! Molly knew things, Molly knew things!"

- Jester, climbing halfway over the table & Taliesin breaking

+ "He was basically a god!" - "He wasn't." ..... "- agree to disagree." (Molly's cards make a reappearance)

[roguepuppet]

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Final print. The bottom layer is a little stringy, I think I want to slow down the first 3 layers or so. And then this will be cool printed in a copper colored filament. Turned out to be a 5hr print. That will be a weekend project. So I can ship it out on Monday, hopefully #3dprinting #3dbeginner #deathwhistle (at Kokomo, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5t89BjHZsw/?igshid=wcpoyf27ia2g

[deadliveevents]

In the 1990s, archaeologists in Mexico City unearthed a 500-year-old skeleton near an ancient Aztec temple — a victim of human sacrifice. Hear the Aztec 'Death Whistle' That Mystified Scientists #deadlive #deathwhistle #Aztec https://goo.gl/m3SCfa

[energy-and-the-pimps]

"Drum Rituals on the old ley lines of London" . #interdimensional #spiritual #spirituality #AstralProjection #AfterLife #Underworld #Fairytale #Aztec #Shaman #Shamanic #Shamanism #Ritual #AncientMonarchy #Tribal #DeathWhistle #Amazonian #Heart #Heartbeat (at Hampstead Heath) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ5t5LbnhBi/?utm_medium=tumblr

[roguepuppet]

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Final print. The bottom layer is a little stringy, I think I want to slow down the first 3 layers or so. And then this will be cool printed in a copper colored filament. Turned out to be a 5hr print. That will be a weekend project. So I can ship it out on Monday, hopefully #3dprinting #3dbeginner #deathwhistle (at Kokomo, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5t89BjHZsw/?igshid=wfpcher22zep

[energy-and-the-pimps]

"Some people stayed indoors throughout lockdown, those who ventured outside were rewarded and enriched by one another's tenacity... " . #interdimensional #spiritual #spirituality #AstralProjection #AfterLife #Underworld #Fairytale #Aztec #Shaman #Shamanic #Shamanism #Ritual #AncientMonarchy #Tribal #DeathWhistle #Amazonian #Heart #Heartbeat (at Hampstead Heath) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ6zZgJH5e_/?utm_medium=tumblr