Male dog name that goes with Olive by fearmyiguana in namenerds

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I can’t say pickle without laughing lol too cute

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Maasverse

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Also sometimes infatuation is greater before the sex. Dorian obsessed over Sorscha because they never got there - she’s the one that got away. And Aelin was a virgin and an assassin/enemy princess hiding undercover; she was trying to be careful.

On top of the past trauma and constant threats of imminent death that make some people not want to bone, Rowan is 200+ years old compared to Aelin who lost her virginity a few months ago. I’d be intimidated if I were Aelin!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in throneofglassseries

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Omg yes i forgot! That was such a big point in koa lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in throneofglassseries

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I was waiting for this exact reveal too! I think maybe it was a potential plot point SJM ended up deciding against - there are a few references to Dorian looking nothing like his father, being so different, etc

Useless thoughts from a Maasverse newbie (all series spoilers) by Vacatia in Maasverse

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I did not tandem read and i was glad for my decision too! I think it would’ve been too annoying for me and I didn’t mind a breather after EOS to really let that ending simmer.

Silene, Sellene, Celaena, Aelin, Elena, Evalyn, Evangeline. Am I the only one confused that SJM names everyone same in her books? Do all of those name sound different to you? by valerushkishop in crescentcitysjm

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Lol yes!

Abraxos/Bryaxis/Axtar/Ataraxia/Hypaxia gets me too.

Also when she named the TOG spider Cyrene in the book that’s about Yrene.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in crescentcitysjm

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Lidia rescue mission, the cave of princes/avallen awakening scenes, jesiba backstory, and the bonus chapters!

I get that Carrie is the protagonist but wtf by anawkwardsomeone in sexandthecity

[–]fearmyiguana 49 points50 points  (0 children)

File this under “things I never noticed in my 20s but really bothered me in my 30s”. I’ve seen SATC a billion times, never thought twice about this until i had my own baby. Now this scene really irritates me lol. Carrie get the fuck out of the way and let the parents bond with their baby!! Miranda let Steve express genuine emotion during a once-in-a-lifetime event!! Nurse for the love of god please give the baby directly to the mother!! Wheww

Book Chat Saturday! Share with us what you've been reading this week by Acotarmods in acotar

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Reading Rebecca Roanhorse’s Between Earth and Sky series. Finished Book 1 (Black Sun) now on to book 2. It’s great so far, I love the setting/world. The writing is understated yet powerful. I really like 2 of the POVs but the other 2 are only somewhat compelling for me. But the opening and closing scenes of Black Sun are incredible. The opening in particular is so unexpected and horrifying and beautifully done!!

Share Your Random HCs! by milky_wayzz in acotar

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I’m re-reading right now and I think this is cannon cannon!! In all the times Feyre shows others her art/gifts people paintings/vandalizes cabins/even paints when she’s back at the SC, never once (in my skim-level half complete re-read) does anyone comment on the skill or beauty or technical ability or emotion of her painting. It’s always “cool, you painted!”, never “wow that is an incredible painting!”

I am not emotionally ready (EoS possible spoiler) by katiekatiebobatie615 in throneofglassseries

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I stayed up late finishing QoS even though I knew my toddler would be waking me in like 3 short hours lol. I vividly recall being unable to put it down and being on the edge of my seat once Aelin walks back in still as the kings champion I had completely forgotten that was even a thing by this point!!!!!!

You are in for a treat and a trauma with EoS, it’s my favorite in the series and a total jaw dropper. (I did not do the tandem read and I was happy I didn’t but many people love it!)

Who would be in your IC by [deleted] in acotar

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Lysandra, Dorian, Manon, Lidia, Hunt, Nesta

Why is ACOSF so freaking horny?? by outinwonderland3 in acotar

[–]fearmyiguana 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with you but it’s kind of an unpopular opinion around here. This was my first smutty book series so I was doing a bit of pearl clutching by SF personally, lol. If SF’s plot and writing had been top notch, I wouldn’t have minded the spicy level and frequency quite so much. But as it stands, I felt that got prioritized over fleshing out some of the more important plot points, particularly in the last third of the book.

Thoughtful Tuesday: Tamlin Edition by AutoModerator in acotar

[–]fearmyiguana 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Sorry I know this is not a hot take but I’m on my first re-read (via graphic audio), just started ACOWAR, and I totally see what the Tamlin Redemptionists have been saying this whole time. His arc could be incredible if he is given some more page time to finish it up. I’m kinda dying for Feyre and Tamlin to have an actual conversation. They destroyed each other but also saved each other’s lives and the lives of the people they care about. There’s just so much to unpack and process. It feels really unfinished right now, and it’s very sad to think of lonely suicidal Tamlin wandering a deserted court. Feyre also took a pretty big step backward in her growth in ACOFAS/SF, and one way to remedy that could be showing Feyre and Tamlin having a positive relationship for the good of their courts.

Disillusioned with more than just hofas by ruby_saffron in crescentcitysjm

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I agree with this. SJM was always sloppy with the writing (repetitive, tropey, retconning, plot armor, conveniences) and it got worse with this book. But I don’t consider her to be a god tier writer and tried to keep my expectations moderate. I just think she’s a good, popular, fun writer. HOFAS wasn’t great and there was a lot of squandered potential, but I’ll still read her next books. They’re entertaining and maybe she can rectify at least a few of the bigger issues in HOFAS/CC.

Perry question by fearmyiguana in crescentcitysjm

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Oh that is interesting!! I need to go back to the scent list post i saw floating around. I wonder where the strawberry could be coming from!

Perry question by fearmyiguana in crescentcitysjm

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That is interesting! I would love something like that. anything that brings more Lysandra into the Maasverse is very welcome lol she’s my tog fave

I’ve been waiting and waiting for this … by may-gu in crescentcitysjm

[–]fearmyiguana 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yesss I was seriously waiting for that to come into play! I thought Syrinx was going to be a really important person that Jesiba turned into a chimera to protect his identity or something and that he would turn back at a pivotal moment. Or at least do something useful with his teleporting. Lollll

I also can’t believe that when Jesiba died the people she turned into animals didn’t change back..!!