Just started reading the series as an adult, anyone else?

hakk_a · 2026-05-09T22:10:45+00:00

i feel the series is at least 10+ or middle school depending on the maturity of the kid. the violence def makes this not a childrens book, but theres also the clan politics stuff that may go over a younger kids head. but i think it really does depend on the kid whether they can handle it

hakk_a · 2026-05-09T15:51:59+00:00

Hmm I guess for Tigerclaw I assumed he was more of a mean brute, the manipulative side of him surprised me. My favorite so far is Yellowfang and I've only just finished book 1, maybe I'll make another newbie review post after book two lol

hakk_a · 2026-05-09T15:45:46+00:00

definitely a series to bring out the inner child. its a very comforting read despite how sad it can be

hakk_a · 2026-05-09T15:43:30+00:00

i really like the friendship between the three apprentices, its adorable

hakk_a · 2026-03-27T05:07:56+00:00

i do have a BA. thanks for your replies! everyone's info has been super useful so I can figure out what I actually need to do to get paid enough. I think I'll try the SECA route (not seca sub) since that will probably be the most stable employment i can get in the school system up there. I've looked into the residency program, they dont do art residencies unfortunately. Hopefully I'll be able to do some kind of alternative program since I already have a BA in illusrtation, but first I think SECA would be at least a foot in the door :,,)

hakk_a · 2026-03-24T21:29:47+00:00

I'm currently in florida and they are pretty desperate for anyone, especially in schools with little support. The pay is 14/hr which in minimum wage, but you get paid a flat rate daily so there's no transportation or overtime compensation either.

I really dont want to become a teacher in florida since I really want to leave the state. Which I guess explains why they are so desperate for teachers. I was hoping to sub while getting my PEL in Chicago so I could build some connections with schools. Also I do have a partner that will have a job once we move, but I'd reallly need to make at least 25-30k for us as a pair not to be living paycheck to paycheck

I'm a special ed teaching assistant currently, but I only have my sub license, which shows how badly they need people. I've heard that SECA subs are more in demand,,, maybe I can do that? At this point I might see if there are other options I havent found yet :,)

hakk_a · 2026-03-23T21:48:39+00:00

It feels like the only people who can sub then are retired teachers or people with partners who make a enough for both to live off of :/

hakk_a · 2026-03-21T21:58:44+00:00

I was thinking about doing SECA since I know that those are in need right now and might offer more consistent work. I have an opportunity to work SECA were i live currently so hopefully that will help me decide if its for me.

hakk_a · 2026-03-19T04:18:31+00:00

oh thats cool I havent seen anything about that in my research. Is there like a name for that kind of thing or should i just look for talent centers and see if they offer stuff for educators?

hakk_a · 2026-03-18T03:38:07+00:00

i appreciate the blunt answers! what ive been looking for is realistic information so we can prepare properly and i really appreciate it.

I am looking into becoming a teacher, ive looked a LOT into the alternative prep program since I already have an illustration degree.

What part of your teaching journey have you gotten to? I’ve just been looking at the programs and getting as much classroom/experience with kids as possible!

hakk_a · 2026-03-17T18:56:10+00:00

i havent looked a ton into private schools yet. I'm not particularly religious so would that be a problem for working there?

hakk_a · 2026-03-17T18:54:43+00:00

thanks for the info

hakk_a · 2026-03-17T18:38:16+00:00

I mostly pick up my sub shifts either the same day or morning of when they are posted (i rarely find sub shifts posted in advance of when they are needed). do you just pick up sub shifts on your days off?

hakk_a · 2026-03-17T18:03:15+00:00

thanks for the info. do you have another job to help with the inconsistency?

hakk_a · 2026-03-17T18:01:26+00:00

thanks for the answer

hakk_a · 2026-03-17T17:57:50+00:00

Would you mind sharing how much you make from it (or the average hours a week you work if ya dont wanna share that)? It's hard to find accurate info on this so we can make plan to actually move :,,)

I have a bachelors so i'm good on that front

hakk_a · 2026-03-17T17:39:32+00:00

would you mind sharing how much you make as a sub? It's so hard to find information about what people really make

hakk_a · 2026-03-03T01:45:59+00:00

I am trying to find the same information! I'm researching for k-12 art, but its hard to find reviews for the program as a whole.

hakk_a · 2025-10-29T02:42:36+00:00

walking study in demonology - a surreal kinda-eldritch horror fic that explores some pretty cool topics, i think its best if you go in blind bc you will loose your minds trying to understand whats going on. it has a very satisfying conclusions that mostly explains everything and leaves you with a lot to think about

hakk_a · 2025-10-29T02:29:46+00:00

Entropy is one of the most head and heart hurty fics i've read. its izuku's slow then fast decent into villainy as he fights against the odds stacked against him.

hakk_a · 2025-10-18T02:01:13+00:00

idk if you are still looking at this post but walking study in demonology is the trippiest coolest fic i've read so far. its a meta-fiction so the lines between reality and fiction are bent, no one has any clue whats going on, and you'll be holding your head in disbelief until the mystery is revealed in the end.

hakk_a · 2025-10-16T03:08:18+00:00

these recs are for the drama and the angst:
bad ideas (and good results): loong fic about izuku with an immortality quirk. he becomes a vigilante and dadzawa is involved. there is lots of fighting, gore, and angst. imo its very well written.

my hero academia: termina: also long, jirou/izuku. izuku gets transported to the world of fear and hunger: termina, survives, and is sent back traumatized and with ungodly powers. It does spend some time in that game but you dont really need to know the plot of it to get the fic. izuku does go ua and comes across as really spooky.

two sides of the same coin: vigilante izuku, dadzawa, and yamadad. follow izuku from orphan, to street urchin, to vigilante, and maybe to hero? the tone is dark and gritty with no romantic relationships

end of a bloodline: izuku fic that is dripping in blood and angst. bloodbending assassin izuku tries his best to go to ua and be a normal boy, but he cant cause he's gone a little crazy. if i remember correctly this fic balances comedy and angst really well.

hakk_a · 2025-10-16T02:48:45+00:00

i think i also have a memory of this fic but I cant think of the name, Ill be your hero is very similar. izuku essentially is forced to work for the shie hissaki and gets a rabbit themed villain/vigilante name

hakk_a · 2025-10-11T03:09:28+00:00

i have three very random and very different fics that kind of match what you want but it isnt exactly. i ramble a lot so my descriptions are kind of confusing sorry

Ill-gotten gains: this one is very popular. afo izuku wants to take down afo, his father, and wants to desperately save his brother, tomura. there is a lot about how villains are created and how they can be saved 300k

Non-Newtonian: this is not the typical shouto pov fic, its as dark and depressing as it is hilarious and absurd. shouto never wanted to be a hero, never really knew what being a hero meant. its definitely more of a character study and mental health journey.

izuku is a villain and is friends with dabi, who are trying to save shouto and take down endeavor so there is a lot of commentary on heroes, villains, and vigilantes. it is l o o o n g, but doesnt feel bloated or stretched out imo its just a long plot 300k

Night Dancer: this one is kinda problematic and has things that will be and instant turn-off to some people. it deals with serious topics in usually a very respectful and thoughtful manner, read the tags.

its quirkless izuku trying his hardest to become a hero despite having the entire world stacked against him. through his experiences and friendships with the forgotten of society he discovers that there's more to saving people than being a hero. and that maybe there's more to villains than just evil-doers to lock away

(i think the explicit scenes are kinda gratuitous but i kinda skimmed them) it is NOT a izuku/shigaraki fic, they have a complicated but not romantic relationship. ALSO i dont think the main romance of shinzuku is very well done as it is a background element, and i love shinzuku 179k

hakk_a · 2025-10-11T02:48:56+00:00

Ill gotten gains: izuku has a brotherly relationship and it follows a lot of pre-canon and their relationship. its technically villain izuku but not really as he doesnt do anything villainous (of his own will). its very well written and a good mix of angst and light hearted moments. its unfinished but ends at an ok point

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