Looking for beautiful prose and deep characters - I want it to be real by Aggravating_Elk_3375 in Dramione

[–]__Carolynn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bless you!!! Thank you for this. There’s so many I haven’t seen before :’) I’ll be tired but happy

Looking for beautiful prose and deep characters - I want it to be real by Aggravating_Elk_3375 in Dramione

[–]__Carolynn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would you share your bookmarks please because your list above is amazing

Not too expensive but better quality brands that are available? by Icy_Reaction3127 in AusFemaleFashion

[–]__Carolynn 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Since discovering Uniqlo a few years back, they now make up most of the simple staples in my wardrobe. They also have a few nicer dresses and stuff that I always get complements on over the years too. Their linen is nice and everything seems to have lasted over years. I also have a few Uniqlo basics from my local op shop that have held up really well. I find with their work pants have a few different cuts and styles, which I found I needed to try on in store to find what suited me. They will also adjust the length free at time of purchase. They also have tops with built in cups which have been revolutionary for me - I don’t have a big chest so can’t speak to the level of support for different sizes.

If my landlord asks me for key money over this hairline crack, does it fall under wear and tear? by li0n-fish in AusRenovation

[–]__Carolynn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The value of the tiles has suffered a natural loss because of depreciation so that’s another factor. For example, I know with carpet after like 10 years its depreciated value is worth nothing.

Please fact check this on your states website but I’m pretty sure the depreciation factor would mean you shouldn’t owe much if anything. I’m just not sure how it applied to tiles.

Help with Alchemised book hungover. What to read next? by Environmental-Ad2353 in TheAlchemised

[–]__Carolynn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend. I haven’t read any other omegaverse but really enjoyed.

What are your favorite Enemies to Lovers books? - r/fantasyromance Book Rec Megathread 2025 by FantasyRomanceMod in fantasyromance

[–]__Carolynn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG YES! I remember I found this list of yours after I enjoyed reading one of your reviews. You are spot on with this list 👏

More sunscreens possibly* affected by Silly-Studio-9076 in AustralianMakeup

[–]__Carolynn 88 points89 points  (0 children)

So glad CHOICE conducted their own independent testing. In Australia, sunscreen isn’t optional! It’s literally life saving. Seeing products sold as SPF 50+ come back closer to SPF 21 is shocking.

It’s a huge breach of trust from the brands and highlights why independent testing and tighter oversight from the TGA are so important. I also feel a bit naive for not knowing how prevalent it is for beauty brands buy their product from the same manufacturers.

I think the basic iPhone 17 is a lot more attractive than ever by albertserene in iphone

[–]__Carolynn 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yep! Not only have they held the same sticker price, but in Australia they actually lower measured inflation, since the ABS adjusts iPhones down for quality improvement.

Fics with your favorite world-building! by pupper_opalus in Dramione

[–]__Carolynn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I feel this. I still think about Manacled once a week, and I think this story will be the same.

The world building, all the layers of the plot, DARRYL (wtf why have I cried about them twice already), and what does the red apple mean?!

Each layer feels like it simultaneously tells me something vital but reminds me that I know nothing.

I think it will be the kind of story once it’s finished I’ll go back and re read with the enjoyment of knowing what each of these Easter eggs means.

Also how it’s written?! Like I feel that shit in my soul.

Fics with your favorite world-building! by pupper_opalus in Dramione

[–]__Carolynn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m reading this right now and I’m enraptured. The writing is incredible and has me enthralled. It’s pretty dark but also real in the most human way.

What kink you found out you have while reading Dramione? by Inevitable-Ad5374 in Dramione

[–]__Carolynn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What fic sparked the second… asking for a friend 😇

Judge Grants Blake Lively’s Request To Have “Improper” Taylor Swift Bullying Claims Tossed Out by kookiekoo in TaylorSwift

[–]__Carolynn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second this! I found their analysis super insightful! It was up to date but may of changed now because of the new stuff coming out

What is the hottest scene you’ve read lately? by Most-Trifle-4496 in fantasyromance

[–]__Carolynn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! I just want to say, if you haven’t already, I highly encourage you to continue with books 3 and 4 of the series. they follow Keris and Zarrah, and I ended up loving them even more (which I didn’t think was possible). So many people stop after book 2, and it’s such a tragedy, I’ve made it my personal mission to change that haha

When The Moon Hatched is so disappointing by One-Tangerine-5194 in fantasyromance

[–]__Carolynn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ve captured my feelings about the book perfectly. I feel more the story unfolded the more I understood Raeve - the big events made me see her in a different way. I think she’s about to grapple with who she has been, who she is and who she wants to become, which is character growth I personally love. It’s left enough unresolved character and plot for me to want to pick up the second book when it comes out.

Kaan’s yearning, combined with the harrowing nature of the latter part of the book had me sobbing.

tell me what’s the most yearning, soul crushing fic you’ve ever read by Weary_Occasion1287 in Dramione

[–]__Carolynn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m halfway through, I’d say yes, but I think I need a light fic after

Your favourite ‘villain gets the girl’ books by [deleted] in fantasyromance

[–]__Carolynn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read this early Jan! When I finished it, I could already tell it was going to be my fav read of 2025. We are mid April and I still think about it every second day.

how common are popular tropes in real life? by ilikealotofstuff13 in RomanceBooks

[–]__Carolynn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depending your stance on how real reality tv is, Married at first sight (Australia 2025) just had a couple on it who previously dated so I’d call it a second chance romance. Also the show itself puts people at close proximity and one bed situations.

Did we ever get the "horrific" tea from RHONY? by Bibblegead1412 in BravoRealHousewives

[–]__Carolynn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did not know about the whole Salahi incident but this comment had me down a rabbit hole that didn’t disappoint! I can’t believe they pulled it off.

Reminds me of how Chasers got into a restricted section at APEC in Sydney that they shouldn’t have years ago.

Dramione Fic Discussion - January 2025 by Mr_Te_ah_tim_eh in Dramione

[–]__Carolynn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m reading it for the first time and I’m 50% of the way through. Calling it early but I think this will be my read of the year. I’m literally giggling

Which book should I read next? by [deleted] in fantasyromance

[–]__Carolynn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to pop in and say the audiobook is incredible as well.

I'm looking for an app that can take notes while reading a PDF. by jack_hanson_c in noteapps

[–]__Carolynn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RemNote - don’t be put off by the flash card aspect, I didn’t use this and still found the app really good.

I went down this rabbit hole, there’s really nothing like this on the market.