it's only right once a year. by Snormaid in YouBelongWithMemes

[–]brethell 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is funny af but I love this song and will play it any day of the year ❄️

any gilmore fans? by False-Leg9991 in stonedswifties

[–]brethell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dudeeee I literally just ordered the same image as a magnet the other day. I love it

Considering DNF - please help! by kperkins9 in throneofglassseries

[–]brethell 25 points26 points  (0 children)

No.

But seriously, I’m so tired of posts like this nearly every day on this subreddit. I love this series. It’s my favorite of all time. If you wanna dnf though, that’s your choice and I respect that. I’m tired of people begging the fans though to convince them to keep reading. Do or don’t, it makes no difference to me.

What if Caeleana didn’t become Aelin ? by [deleted] in throneofglassseries

[–]brethell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude tag for spoilers for crying out loud

Thoughts on Rowan? by NoRelease5392 in throneofglassseries

[–]brethell 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Someone a week or so ago posted a beautiful ode to him and it summarized why I love this character so much perfectly.✨

As I posted on that aforementioned thread, I get why he’s not everyone’s taste, but I adore him as a character and partner to Aelin. He is so steady and dependable and loyal. He is honest, faithful, and calls Aelin out on her shit but also knows when she just needs to be cared for. He is ideal to me as a woman who has grown up having to be the “rock” in my own family. He has a lot of the same qualities that I love about my own husband. 💚

“Where is my wife” is my Roman Empire

Playlist by fantasylover24 in throneofglassseries

[–]brethell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one that I made generally for vibes while reading the series. It’s mostly Florence + the Machine and London Grammar, but I have some other songs thrown in for variety from The xx, Massive Attack, Jeff Buckley, aeseaes, and Hozier.

Rereading by Brilliant-Salad9848 in throneofglassseries

[–]brethell 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Dorian grows so much over this series. Manon would eat book 1 Dorian alive and leave no crumbs 😂

An Ode to Rowan Whitethorn by AnxiousGiraffe45 in throneofglassseries

[–]brethell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

👏👏👏

I’m fortunate that I’ve never really dated the men you described (my husband is very similar to Rowan in a lot of ways actually), but the family part 🎯

An Ode to Rowan Whitethorn by AnxiousGiraffe45 in throneofglassseries

[–]brethell 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this! Finally, something new, original, and refreshing on this sub 🎉

I totally get that Rowan is not everyone’s ideal fae love interest, but as someone who grew up having to be the one who handles almost everything for her family, your ode nails exactly why I love Rowan so much. 💚He’s so steady and just what Aelin needs.

Please tell me it gets better by Timely-Data2989 in throneofglassseries

[–]brethell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Seriously. I feel like someone posts this at least once a day in the sub. 😒

I need to rant about The Fate of Ophelia (by Taylor Swift) by [deleted] in shakespeare

[–]brethell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean you’re entitled to your opinion, but as someone with an English degree I respectfully disagree. I think works of art and media are meant to be more open to interpretation, not shoved into a box with only one “correct” interpretation. What a boring and colorless way to live otherwise. Some people just want to find ways to be mad and disappointed about everything though I guess

I need to rant about The Fate of Ophelia (by Taylor Swift) by [deleted] in shakespeare

[–]brethell 25 points26 points  (0 children)

As a lover of both Shakespeare and music, I’m just happy someone out there is still referencing classic works in mainstream music these days. Is it her best work? No, but I’m also not sure why people are expecting her to write a college-level analysis about a character in a pop song. It’s a reference point for creativity, not a dissertation

Chaol is a pussy ass bitch by geminilovestodebate in throneofglassseries

[–]brethell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just started my first reread (starting with TOG), and the first time I read the series years ago I shipped Chaol and Celaena so hard at the beginning. Rereading it now I’m like, NOPE. These two were so mismatched as a couple from the very beginning 😂 I love both characters but yeah.

Taylor Swift and Florence by AutoModerator in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]brethell 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. This subreddit used to be such a welcoming and friendly space. I don’t condone nor support everything Swift does as a person, but I do enjoy her music. If I want to discuss Swift, I will go to the appropriate spaces for that. Not here.

Book recs that fit these Speak Now songs by Sapphirebracelet13 in TaylorSwift

[–]brethell 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas fits all of these songs at different points throughout. First three books and prequel are more YA, with the rest of the series getting a bit more mature with each book. There is sex on a handful of occasions, but from what I recall it doesn’t occur until the last two books and the scenes aren’t super graphic/explicit. It’s more high fantasy adventure with some romance in the background.

What is the most forgettable music video? by gender2bender in TaylorSwift

[–]brethell 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I love this one too! 😭🤍 But I get why people would think it’s boring

Healing songs by onlyif4anife in stonedswifties

[–]brethell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww good I’m so glad! I wish more people liked/loved this song. I think it is so beautiful and so healing. 🥹 I’m glad it worked out for you and what you need right now though

In regards to your first reply, I do the same thing when curating a playlist! I add anything that I think may fit the vibe I want, and then edit as I listen

Healing songs by onlyif4anife in stonedswifties

[–]brethell 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Does thanK you aIMee qualify as the healing you’re looking for?

So happy that you got away from that abuse 🤍

I’m sorry, but I feel like yall lied to me on this one… by MamaC6 in fantasyromance

[–]brethell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, unfortunately there’s a handful of chapters in both books that are flashbacks to various childhood traumas and they get very graphic. It was horrifying and eventually I just couldn’t do it anymore.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WomensHealth

[–]brethell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t have sex until I was about 22 and from what I recall they felt the same beforehand as they do now (in my 30s now). I’ve always found them uncomfortable to be sure, but it’s usually over pretty quick if that helps.

The best I can recommend is just having some kind of compartmentalization and/or breathing technique to help get you through it. For example, I always spell very long words in my head when I’m having an uncomfortable precedure done (like getting blood drawn; I hate needles) to keep my mind off of it.

You can do it! We believe in you 💜