<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[PetXIII]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chaotic brat with a lack of volume control, playing video games & making friends.]]></description><link>https://petxiii.wixsite.com/petxiii/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:37:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://petxiii.wixsite.com/petxiii/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[House of Earth and Blood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Book Title: House of Earth and Blood Series: Crescent City Author: Sarah J. Maas Format: Paperback Information Genre: Adult Fantasy Tropes: Grumpy x Sunshine, Forced Proximity, Slow Burn Romance, &#38; Found Family Chapters: 97 + Epilogue Pages: 799 Start Date: 06/29/2026 Finish Date/DNF: 09/06/2026 Reading Time: 17 hours &#38; 30 minutes Ratings Overall: 3/5 Spice: 1/5 Plot: 4/5 Banter: 4/5 Thrill: 3/5 Characters: 5/5 World-Building: 5/5 Ending: 4/5 Favorites Favorite Character(s): Bryce, Hunt &#38;...]]></description><link>https://petxiii.wixsite.com/petxiii/post/house-of-earth-and-blood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9def27ff2777f8cf43f509</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:09:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a58d62_4b85d8be534f4100919af90af41d2d80~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PetXIII</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Beacons are Lit; We Call for Aid.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life seems to be continuously beating me black and blue, and just when I think I have my feet under me, I am knocked down once more.]]></description><link>https://petxiii.wixsite.com/petxiii/post/the-beacons-are-lit-we-call-for-aid</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a752a267e238b0b8adb97b9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:41:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_9b627a5bfca2402dbb1a7f71e25a9949~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PetXIII</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Trouble Chronicles - Rebuilding a Machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the foundation of Trouble’s transformation—the moment the build stops being an idea and starts becoming real.]]></description><link>https://petxiii.wixsite.com/petxiii/post/the-trouble-chronicles-rebuilding-a-machine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ecd31642384749035ef73d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:21:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a58d62_d309c79283d3405e9b46b97bae61f2e5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PetXIII</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kings of Kearny]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the book The Kings of Kearny by Navessa Allen.]]></description><link>https://petxiii.wixsite.com/petxiii/post/the-kings-of-kearny</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c4cbf033a541103e92167</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:54:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a58d62_aa404acd47284d72958df99618b61bba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_625,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PetXIII</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naked and Afraid Charity Tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[An EU/UK Dead by Daylight tournament raising funds for people with physical disabilities to experience the joy of gaming.]]></description><link>https://petxiii.wixsite.com/petxiii/post/naked-and-afraid-charity-tournament</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a304174b7a8fae04ebb6ba3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:29:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a58d62_ba013e66cb0d4d72810408855313e304~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PetXIII</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Into Darkness Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the Into Darkness series by Navessa Allen, which contains Lights Out, Caught Up, and Game On.]]></description><link>https://petxiii.wixsite.com/petxiii/post/into-darkness-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1643aa2a9023e23335e5ca</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 00:58:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a58d62_dbac631dd9d2431b8ba0f10535ddc633~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_326,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PetXIII</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learning to Fight for My Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deeply personal reflection on battling depression, rediscovering stability, and the life-changing impact of pharmacogenetic testing. From surviving daily mental health struggles to finally finding a treatment that worked, this journey is a reminder to advocate for yourself, seek answers, and remember that you are never alone.]]></description><link>https://petxiii.wixsite.com/petxiii/post/learning-to-fight-for-my-mental-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1637c4b22ef328630e4963</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 01:03:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4ef0d897b4d42418960557dd745127c.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PetXIII</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Court of Silver Flames]]></title><description><![CDATA[Book Title: A Court of Silver Flames Series: A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) Author: Sarah J. Maas Format: Paperback Information Genre: Fantasy Romance Tropes: Found Family, Healing &#38; Trauma, Enemies-to-Lovers, Forced Proximity Chapters: 80 Pages: 751 Start Date: 04/06/2026 Finish Date/DNF: 05/10/2026 Reading Time: 15 hours &#38; 30 minutes Ratings Overall: 4/5 Spice: 5/5 Plot: 4/5 Banter: 5/5 Thrill: 2/5 Characters: 5/5 World-Building: 3/5 Ending: 5/5 Favorites Favorite Character(s): Nesta...]]></description><link>https://petxiii.wixsite.com/petxiii/post/a-court-of-silver-flames</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a00218fecab90113755b479</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:19:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a58d62_ce7df25ce9c04ce3863f1dca122f5bb6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_667,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PetXIII</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Trouble Chronicles - Defining the Vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the foundation of Trouble’s transformation—the moment the build stops being an idea and starts becoming real.]]></description><link>https://petxiii.wixsite.com/petxiii/post/the-trouble-chronicles-defining-the-vision</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ec218304fc81dfe25aa05f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:27:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a58d62_d309c79283d3405e9b46b97bae61f2e5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PetXIII</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Standard of Streaming or Just Like the Rest?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buckle up! I hope you have snacks and a drink because I have TEA, and it is a long one! A streaming platform created to be the "golden standard of streaming" after the founder experienced repetitive hardships from other popular platforms now seems to be showing a darker side. One is hidden behind private conversations and very well-written posts that seem to sugarcoat the poison within. 	Velora was launched in September 2025 by Cory Legendre, also known as RunUntilYouFly on other platforms...]]></description><link>https://petxiii.wixsite.com/petxiii/post/new-standard-of-streaming-or-just-like-the-rest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e976fbd06bed7d1a9f74b8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:28:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a58d62_43b94b4ea5f8473a9251e903f8bfd7ba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_970,h_827,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PetXIII</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battling the Motivation Deficit]]></title><description><![CDATA[As someone who struggles immensely with motivation, it is hard to get things done around the house. Not only do I usually prefer to body double, but I am pretty sure I have undiagnosed ADHD. If someone is keeping me company, I generally work well at completing tasks and chores; they do not even need to assist, as their presence is enough. But considering I am primarily alone most of the day while my husband is at work and my children are off at school, body doubling is rarely ever an option...]]></description><link>https://petxiii.wixsite.com/petxiii/post/battling-the-motivation-deficit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e946dc878e9c72fc46e098</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:57:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_2c9c4ebc94a843e29bcdcb6489bdd4f3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>PetXIII</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>